Nikon COOLPIX P50 Owner Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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respective holders.
Introduction
First Steps
A
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B
P M
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D
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
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Technical Notes
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
P and M Modes
More on Playback
Movies
Voice Recordings
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the Event of
Malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the batteries
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not Disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera break
open as the result of a fall or other
accident, take the product to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection after unplugging the
product and/or removing the
batteries.
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Do not use the Camera or AC
Adapter in the Presence of
Flammable Gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the Camera Strap with
Care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of Reach of Children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
batteries or other small parts into their
mouths.
For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
• Before replacing the batteries, turn
the product off. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the batteries approved for
use in this product (A 12). Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.
• If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH
batteries are purchased separately,
charge and use each of them as a
set. Do not combine batteries from
different pairs.
• Insert batteries in the correct
orientation.
• Do not short or disassemble
batteries or attempt to remove or
break battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose batteries to flame or
to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the batteries when no charge
remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the
batteries, such as discoloration or
deformation.
• If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Battery Charger MH-71
(available separately)
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flames. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
one meter (39 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid Contact with Liquid
Crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
COOLPIX P50
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that
are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,
New York 11747-3064 USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1
Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2
Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
Shooting.......................................................................................................................................................................6
Playback........................................................................................................................................................................7
Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8
The Mode Dial...........................................................................................................................................................8
The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9
The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10
Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................10
The x Button......................................................................................................................................................11
First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12
Inserting Batteries................................................................................................................................12
Supported Batteries ...........................................................................................................................................12
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................12
Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................14
Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................16
Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................17
A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................18
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................18
Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................20
Using the Viewfinder.........................................................................................................................................20
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................22
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................24
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................26
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................26
Shooting with the Self-timer ...........................................................................................................28
Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................................................................29
Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................29
Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................30
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b c e y Shooting Suited for the Scene..................................................................... 31
Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................................................31
Shooting in Scene Modes..............................................................................................................................32
Features .....................................................................................................................................................................33
B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................40
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................40
PM P and M Modes........................................................................................................................... 41
P (Programmed Auto) Mode............................................................................................................41
M (Manual) Mode.................................................................................................................................42
c More on Playback.......................................................................................................................45
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................45
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................46
Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................47
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................49
Compensating Blurring After Shooting: Electronic VR.................................................................50
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................51
g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...........................................................................................................52
Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border..................................................................................53
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................54
Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................54
D Movies .............................................................................................................................................56
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................56
The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................57
Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................57
Electronic VR...........................................................................................................................................................58
Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................59
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................61
Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................61
E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 62
Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................62
Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................64
Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................64
Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................65
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 66
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................66
Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................67
Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................67
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer...............................................................68
Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................71
Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................72
Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................73
Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................74
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................77
Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer.......................................................................79
Removing the Dock Insert .............................................................................................................................79
d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 80
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................80
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu......................................................81
q Image Quality..................................................................................................................................................81
r Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................82
F Optimize Image.............................................................................................................................................84
B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................86
E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................88
G Metering............................................................................................................................................................89
C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................90
G AF Area Mode.................................................................................................................................................93
I Auto-focus Mode..........................................................................................................................................95
J Flash Exp. Comp............................................................................................................................................96
M Noise Reduction...........................................................................................................................................96
Restrictions on Camera Settings................................................................................................................97
Playback Options: The Playback Menu ........................................................................................98
Displaying the Playback Menu....................................................................................................................98
b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................100
c Delete................................................................................................................................................................101
d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................101
h Copy..................................................................................................................................................................102
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................103
Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................104
a Menus...............................................................................................................................................................104
c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................105
d Date....................................................................................................................................................................106
e Brightness......................................................................................................................................................109
f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................109
w Electronic VR ................................................................................................................................................111
h AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................111
u Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................112
i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................112
k Auto Off...........................................................................................................................................................113
l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................113
n Language ........................................................................................................................................................114
o Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................114
p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................115
s Battery Type..................................................................................................................................................117
r Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................................117
Technical Notes................................................................................................................................118
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 118
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................119
Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................120
Caring for the Camera..................................................................................................................... 121
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................123
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................123
Error Messages...................................................................................................................................124
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................128
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................133
Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................136
Index......................................................................................................................................................137
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P50 digital camera. This manual
was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this
manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product
will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions,
information that should be read
B
before use, to prevent damage
to the camera.
This icon marks notes,
information that should be read
C
before using the camera.
Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with
brackets ([ ]).
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
D
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available
A
elsewhere in this manual or in
the Quick Start Guide.
Introduction
C Memory Cards
Pictures shot with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store,
delete or view pictures.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
Introduction
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for
contact information:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
Before Shooting Important Pictures
Before shooting pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera
on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held
liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
NIKON WARRANTY.
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
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Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless
the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to
infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes
be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 105). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
Introduction
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Introduction
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7
8
9
10
Power switch/power-on lamp
1
......................................................................12, 113
2 Mode dial..............................................................8
3 Shutter-release button..............................22
4 Viewfinder.........................................................20
Self-timer lamp ...................................28, 122
5
AF-assist illuminator............. 23, 111, 122
6 Built-in flash .....................................................26
13
Lens cover closed
11
12
7 Eyelet for camera strap
8 Connector cover ...........................66, 68, 72
9 Cable connector............................66, 68, 72
10 Power connector cover.........................118
11 Lens.........................................................123, 133
12 Lens cover
13 Microphone......................................54, 56, 62
Attaching the Camera Strap
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5 13
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7
1 x (monitor) button.................................11
2 Autofocus (AF) lamp...................................22
3 Flash lamp.........................................................27
4 Viewfinder.........................................................20
Zoom buttons................................................21
f (wide) ..............................................21
g (tele) .................................................21
5
h (thumbnail playback)............ 45
i (playback zoom).......................46
j (help) ...............................................10
6 Speaker ...............................................54, 61, 64
7 Monitor..................................................6, 11, 19
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8 c (playback) button................................ 24
9 k button .............................................................9
10 Multi selector......................................................9
11 l (delete) button......... 24, 25, 55, 61, 64
12 d (menu) button............ 10, 57, 81, 98
13 ImageLink connector.................................79
14 Tripod socket
Battery-chamber/memory card slot
15
cover.............................................................12, 16
16 Battery chamber............................................12
17 Memory card slot..........................................16
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The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
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Shooting
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1 Shooting mode* ....18, 31, 40, 41, 42, 56
2 Exposure lock..................................................39
3 Focus mode.....................................................29
4 Zoom indicator..............................................21
Digital zoom interpolation indicator
5
.................................................................................21
6 Flash mode (built-in flash)...................... 26
7 Internal memory indicator......................19
8 Battery level indicator................................18
9 ISO sensitivity..........................................27, 88
Electronic vibration reduction icon
10
...............................................................19, 58, 111
Focus area.................................................22, 93
11
Focus area (when a face is recognized)
.................................................................................93
12 Self-timer indicator......................................28
“Date not set” indicator .........................124
13
Time zone indicator.................................106
* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.
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Number of exposures remaining .......18
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Movie length...................................................56
16 Aperture .............................................................44
17 Exposure display...........................................42
18 Shutter speed..................................................44
19 Image quality ..................................................81
20 Image size..........................................................82
21 Exposure compensation..........................30
22 Flash exposure compensation.............96
23 Image optimization.....................................84
24 White balance.................................................86
25 Noise reduction.............................................96
26 Continuous shooting mode..................90
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1 Date of recording.........................................14
2 Time of recording.........................................14
3 Internal memory indicator......................24
4 Battery level indicator................................18
5 File number and type............................. 120
6 Volume indicator.................................. 54, 61
a Compensated image
7
b Electronic VR guide
c Electronic VR not available..... 50, 111
Current frame number/
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Movie length...................................................61
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10 D-Lighting icon..............................................49
11 Voice memo icon .........................................54
12 Image quality ..................................................81
13 Image size..........................................................82
14 Small picture indicator..............................52
15 Protect icon...................................................101
16 Print-order icon..............................................77
17 Movie indicator*............................................61
Introduction
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Basic Operations
The Mode Dial
Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode
dial.
Introduction
P, M (A 41, 42)
Adjust shooting menu
settings such as white
balance and ISO
sensitivity, as well as the
continuous shooting
mode for P (programmed
auto) or M (manual) mode.
A Auto (A 18)
Choose this simple “pointand-shoot” mode, suited
to first-time users of digital
cameras, in which the
camera automatically
adjusts settings.
B High sensitivity (A 40)
Choose this mode to
reduce blur when the
subject is poorly lit.
D Movie (A 56)
Choose this mode to shoot
movies.
z Setup (A 80)
Display the setup menu,
where you can perform
such tasks as setting the
camera clock and
adjusting monitor
brightness.
b Portrait,
c Landscape,
e Night portrait,
y Scene (A 31)
Choose this mode for
automatic adjustment of
settings to suit the
selected subject type, or
use the voice recording
option to record sound
only.
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Basic Operations
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The Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select
menu options and to apply selection.
With Shooting
U
Display m (flash mode) (A 26) menu or
move cursor up
Display o (exposure
compensation)
(A 30) menu
Display n (self-timer)
(A 28) menu
Apply selection
Display p (focus mode) (A 29) menu or
move cursor down
With Playback
Choose the
previous picture
U
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X
Y
Z
Flash mode
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Choose the
EEE
next picture
With Menu Screens
Move cursor up
Display sub-menu or
move apply selection
right
Return to the
previous menu
Apply selection
C Notes on the Multi Selector
Move cursor down
In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I,
J, and K.
Shooting menu
Image quality
Image size
Optimize image
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Exit
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Basic Operations
The d Button
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to
navigate the menus (A 9).
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Displayed when the
menu contains two or
b
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g
a
a
G
AF area mode
z
Face priority
Auto
w
x
Manual
y
Center
Exit
Press k or the multi
selector K to apply
selection.
Displayed when
there are one or
more menu items
to follow
Displayed when
there are more
previous menu
items
Shooting menu
Image quality
Image size
Optimize image
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Exit
The selected option
Shooting menu
Metering
Continuous
AF area mode
Auto-focus mode
Flash exp. comp.
Exit
G
U
y
A
Press k or the multi selector
K to proceed to the
next set of options.
Help Displays
Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a
description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.
q
Image quality
Choose from 3 image
quality settings which
govern compression/file
size.
Exit Back
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Basic Operations
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The x Button
To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press x.
With Shooting
Current settings
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Monitor off* (P and M modes only). View through lens only
* Shooting is available only when camera is in focus (AF lamp is lit). At an [AF area mode]
(A 93) setting of [Face priority] or [Auto], turning the monitor off changes [AF area mode]
to [Center].
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Shooting data: Shows the folder name, file name, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture,
exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and histogram for the current picture. Shooting data
are not displayed if the current picture is a movie.
• Exposure mode: P or M (A 41). P is also displayed on pictures shot in A (auto), B (high
sensitivity), and y (scene) modes.
• Histogram: A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel
brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis shows
number of pixels of each brightness in image.
Shooting data displayed
(see below) Photo information hidden
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First Steps
Inserting Batteries
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries
from falling out.
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2 Insert the batteries.
Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
Supported Batteries
This camera uses the following batteries.
• Two LR6 alkaline (AA-size) batteries (supplied)
• Two ZR6 oxyride (AA-size) batteries (available separately)
• Two FR6 lithium (AA-size) batteries (available separately)
• Two EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (available separately from Nikon)
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2
2
1
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Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the
monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.
When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp
and monitor will turn off.
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the
camera on in playback mode (A 24).
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Inserting Batteries
B Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove or insert batteries.
B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Read and follow the warnings for batteries on pages iii and the section, “Caring for the Camera”
(A 122).
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
First Steps
Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation
that does not cover the
area around the negative
terminal
Batteries with a flat
negative terminal
B Battery Type
To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the
setup menu. The default setting is [Alkaline]. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera
on and change the setting (A 117).
C Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
C AC Adapter
The AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P50
from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
D Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the batteries if no operations are performed for about
five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the
monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about 30 seconds during shooting
and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another
three minutes (A 113).
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and
the monitor will turn on.
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2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired
language and press k.
For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi
Selector” (A 9).
3 Choose [Yes] and press k.
If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4 Press k.
d
Date
Set time and date?
No
Ye s
Time zone
London, Casablanca
w
Daylight saving
D Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [Daylight saving] in the time zone menu and set the date.
1 Before pressing k, press the multi selector I to choose [Daylight saving].
2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option
on and off.
3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5.
When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off from the date menu (A 106) in the setup
menu. The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour.
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
5 Select your home time zone (A 108) and press
k.
6 Edit the date.
• Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted
item.
• Press K to move the highlight in the following order.
[D] (day) ➝ [M] (month) ➝ [Y] (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute
➝ [DMY] (the order in which the day, month, and year
are displayed)
• Press J to return to the previous item.
7 Choose the order in which the day, month and
year are displayed and press k or the multi
selector K.
The settings are applied and monitor display exits to
shooting mode.
Home time zone
London, Casablanca
w
Back
Date
DMY
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Date
DMY
15
200709
0000
200711
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D Editing the Date and Time
To edit the date and time, select [Date] from the [Date] menu (A 106) in the setup menu (A103)
and follow the procedure described in step 6.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on
removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 119).
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the
memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back,
deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal
memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
First Steps
1 Confirm that the camera is off and open the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off)
before inserting or removing the memory card.
When opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the
batteries from falling out.
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2 Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into
place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
B Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the memory card. Make
sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.
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Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off
and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are
off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2.
The card can then be removed by hand.
Inserting Memory Cards
First Steps
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use (A 113). Note that formatting permanently
deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to
make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the
memory card.
Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and press k. A confirmation
dialog is displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press k.
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until
formatting is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P50, be sure to
format them (A 113) with this camera.
P
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Ye s
B The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card
cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.
Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:
- Eject the memory card
- Remove the batteries
-Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1 Rotate the mode dial to A.
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment, and
the monitor will turn on.
3 Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Batteries fully charged.
B
N
Warning!
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or
memory card, image quality, and image size (A 83).
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Batteries low; prepare to replace
the batteries.
Cannot shoot pictures. Replace
with fresh batteries.
Battery level indicator
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