Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a
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Introduction
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Shooting Features
Playback Features
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Using GPS
General Camera Setup
Reference Section
Technical Notes and Index
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Introduction
Read This First
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P510 digital camera.
Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and
familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading,
please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your
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new camera.
Confirming the Package Contents
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you
purchased the camera.
COOLPIX P510
Digital Camera
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL5
(with terminal cover)
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD
• Warra nty
* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires
a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of
purchase.
Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP24
Charging AC Adapter
EH-69P*
(with cord)
USB Cable UC-E6
NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.
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Read This First
About This Manual
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and
Playback” (A17).
To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the
Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).
Other Information
• Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used in this manual:
Icon Description
B
C
A/E/F
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.
•
• 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 on a computer monitor appear in bold.
• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor and viewfinder
display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
• Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the
actual product.
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before
using the camera.
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”
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Read This First
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
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continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
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. Visit the site below for
contact information:
http://imaging.nikon.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, Charging AC
Adapter 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
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could
interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,
rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
NIKON WARRANTY.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking 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 User’s Manual
• No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any f orm, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
the documentation at any time and without prior notice.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and
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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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, mov ies, and photographs is governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies 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
built-in 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 Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A108). Care
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage
devices.
For the COOLPIX P510, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other
data. You can delete unsaved log data from the memory card using Create log ➝ End log ➝ Erase
log.
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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.
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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
Charging AC Adapter, unplug the
Charging AC Adapter and remove the
battery 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 internal parts of the
camera or Charging AC Adapter could
result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera or
Charging AC Adapter break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection, after
unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or
Charging AC Adapter in the
presence of flammable gas
Using the camera in the presence of
flammable gases such as propane and
gasoline, as well as flammable sprays or
dust 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
Do not keep the products within reach
of children. Doing so may cause injury.
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
Do not remain in contact with
the camera, Charging AC
Adapter, or AC adapter for
extended periods while the
devices are on or in use.
Parts of the devices become hot.
Leaving the devices in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak, overheat, or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling the battery for use in
this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be
sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL5 (included). Charge
the battery by inserting it into the
camera and connecting the
Charging AC Adapter. EH-69P
(included).
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the battery,
such as discoloration or
deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
• If leaked battery fluid gets into your
eyes, rinse them out immediately
with clean running water and get
medical treatment.
• Do not attempt to charge batteries
that are not rechargeable.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Charging AC Adapter
• 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 plug or go near
the Charging AC Adapter during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the USB cable, place it under
heav y objec ts, or e xpos e it to hea t 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 Charging
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure
to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
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For Your Safety
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
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this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
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 included with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs 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
1 m (3 ft 4 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.
Turn the power off when using
inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
Also, before boarding an airplane, set
the GPS tracking information recording
function to OFF. Follow the instructions
of the hospital when using while in a
hospital. The electromagnetic waves
emitted by this camera may disrupt the
electronic systems of the airplane or
the instruments of the hospital.
3D Images
Do not continuously view 3D images
recorded with this device for extended
periods, whether on a television,
monitor, or other display.
In the case of children whose visual
systems are still maturing, consult a
pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior
to use and follow their instructions.
Prolonged viewing of 3D images may
cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort.
Cease use should any of these
symptoms occur and consult a
physician if necessary.
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the
U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the
U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the
power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to
be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
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.
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.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in th e State of
California
WARNING
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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
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.
N
otices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are 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
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii
Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii
Confirming the Package Contents.............................................................................................................. ii
About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv
For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi
WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations................................................................................. 1
Parts of the Camera.............................................................................................................................. 2
The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................................. 2
Controls Used in Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 4
Controls Used in Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 5
Changing the Angle of the Monitor......................................................................................................... 6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap.......................................................................................... 7
The Monitor.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................. 11
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........................................................ 11
Using the Rotary Multi Selector................................................................................................................. 12
Using Menus (the d Button)................................................................................................................. 13
Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button)...................................................... 15
Switching the Monitor Display (x button)..................................................................................... 16
Using the Viewfinder........................................................................................................................................ 16
The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 17
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 18
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 20
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 22
Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 23
Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 23
Step 1 Turn the Camera On............................................................................................................. 24
Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 25
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 26
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 28
Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 29
Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 30
Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 31
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................................... 32
Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 34
Changing How Images Are Displayed................................................................................................... 35
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 36
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Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 39
A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 40
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings........................................................................................................ 40
Introduction
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes).................................................................................. 41
Changing Scene Mode Settings................................................................................................................ 42
Characteristics of Each Scene ..................................................................................................................... 42
Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................................................ 54
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)..................................................... 55
Characteristics of Each Special Effect..................................................................................................... 55
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings............................................................................................. 56
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)...................................................... 57
Changing j, k, l, m Modes.................................................................................................................... 60
Options Available in the Shooting Menu............................................................................................ 60
M (User Setting Modes) .................................................................................................................... 63
Saving Settings in M Mode .......................................................................................................................... 64
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 65
Available Functions........................................................................................................................................... 65
Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 66
Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 69
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)................................................................................................... 70
Using Focus Mode............................................................................................................................................. 72
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............................................................................ 74
List of the Default Settings............................................................................................................................ 75
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size........................................................................... 77
Available Image Quality.................................................................................................................................. 77
Available Image Size......................................................................................................................................... 78
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously....................................................................... 80
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, m Modes)............................................ 83
Focusing on Subject........................................................................................................................... 84
Using the Target Finding AF ........................................................................................................................ 84
Using Face Detection....................................................................................................................................... 85
Focus Lock............................................................................................................................................................... 86
Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 87
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)........................................................ 88
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.......................................................... 90
Using ViewNX 2.................................................................................................................................... 91
Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 91
Transferring Images to the Computer ................................................................................................... 93
Viewing Images ................................................................................................................................................... 94
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Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 95
Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 96
Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu).................................................................... 99
Playing Back Movies........................................................................................................................ 100
Using GPS.......................................................................................................................................... 101
Starting GPS Data Recording....................................................................................................... 102
Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu)................................................................. 105
General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................. 107
The Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................... 108
Reference Section........................................................................................................................ E1
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ......................................................................................... E2
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back).......................................................... E3
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama................................................................................................. E3
Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)........................................................................................................... E5
Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E6
Using 3D Photography................................................................................................................. E8
j, k, l, m Modes ..................................................................................................................... E10
j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto) or
l (Aperture-priority auto)................................................................................................................... E10
m (Manual) Mode..................................................................................................................................... E11
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode
(Sequence)..................................................................................................................................... E13
Playing Images in a Sequence........................................................................................................... E13
Deleting Images in a Sequence........................................................................................................ E14
Editing Still Images..................................................................................................................... E15
Editing Features.......................................................................................................................................... E15
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E17
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast............................................................ E17
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones.................................................................................... E18
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.......................................................................... E19
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image.................................................................. E20
j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures ............................................................. E21
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E22
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ........................................ E23
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................................... E25
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E26
Printing Individual Images................................................................................................................... E27
Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E28
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Editing Movies.............................................................................................................................. E31
Introduction
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)................................................................................ E33
The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E55
The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E64
GPS Setting Menu....................................................................................................................... E69
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............................................................. E31
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture........................................................................ E32
Image Quality and Image Size........................................................................................................... E33
Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)................................................................................ E33
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).......................................... E37
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)......................................................................................................... E38
Metering.......................................................................................................................................................... E40
Continuous Shooting.............................................................................................................................. E41
ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................... E45
Exposure Bracketing................................................................................................................................ E46
AF Area Mode .............................................................................................................................................. E47
Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E51
Flash Exp. Comp......................................................................................................................................... E52
Noise Reduction Filter............................................................................................................................. E52
Active D-Lighting....................................................................................................................................... E53
Save User Settings/Reset User Settings....................................................................................... E53
Zoom Memory ............................................................................................................................................ E54
Startup Zoom Position........................................................................................................................... E54
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) .......................................................................... E55
b Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................. E57
d Protect...................................................................................................................................................... E58
The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................... E59
f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E60
E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E61
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)................................... E62
C Sequence Display Options........................................................................................................... E63
x Choose Key Picture............................................................................................................................ E63
Movie Options............................................................................................................................................. E64
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie).................................. E66
Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E68
GPS Settings.................................................................................................................................................. E69
Create Log (Record the log of moving information)........................................................... E71
View Log.......................................................................................................................................................... E73
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The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E74
Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................ E74
Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E75
Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E78
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures).............................................................. E79
Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................. E80
Motion Detection...................................................................................................................................... E81
AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E82
Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................. E82
Assign Side Zoom Control................................................................................................................... E83
Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E84
Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... E84
Format Memory/Format Card............................................................................................................ E85
Language........................................................................................................................................................ E85
TV Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... E86
Fn Button........................................................................................................................................................ E87
Charge by Computer............................................................................................................................... E88
Toggle Av/Tv Selection........................................................................................................................... E90
Reset File Numbering.............................................................................................................................. E90
Blink Warning............................................................................................................................................... E91
Filmstrip........................................................................................................................................................... E92
Eye-Fi Upload............................................................................................................................................... E93
Reverse Indicators..................................................................................................................................... E94
Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... E94
Firmware Version........................................................................................................................................ E97
File and Folder Names............................................................................................................... E98
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................... E100
Error Messages........................................................................................................................... E101
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Technical Notes and Index ......................................................................................................... F1
Caring for the Products................................................................................................................. F2
The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2
Introduction
The Battery......................................................................................................................................................... F3
Charging AC Adapter.................................................................................................................................. F4
The Memory Cards........................................................................................................................................ F5
Caring for the Camera................................................................................................................... F6
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F6
Storage................................................................................................................................................................. F6
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F7
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F15
Supported Standards................................................................................................................................ F18
Index.................................................................................................................................................. F19
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main
functions of each part and the basic camera operations.
Parts of the Camera ................................................2
The Camera Body ..........................................................................................2
Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................4
Controls Used in Playback Mode .............................................................5
Changing the Angle of the Monitor .......................................................6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ..........................................7
The Monitor.....................................................................................................8
Basic Operations.................................................. 11
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........... 11
Using the Rotary Multi Selector............................................................. 12
Using Menus (the d Button) ............................................................. 13
Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button) ......... 15
Switching the Monitor Display (x button) .................................... 16
Using the Viewfinder................................................................................. 16
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting
and Playback” (A17).
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The Camera Body
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1 Eyelet for camera strap................................7
2
Power switch/power- on lamp
3 w (FUNC) button....................................110
4 Mode dial...........................................................28
5
Microphone (stereo).............................. 88, 96
6 GPS antenna.................................................103
7 Flash......................................................................66
8 m (flash pop-up) button..........................66
9 USB/Audio video connector..........20, 90
10 HDMI mini connector ( Type C)............90
11 Connector cover ...................................20, 90
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Flash raised
78
Power connector cover (for connection
12
with an optional AC Adapter)
13 Shutter-release button.........................4, 32
Zoom control..................................................31
f : Wide ...................................................31
g : Tele......................................................31
14
h: Thumbnail playback.................35
i : Playback zoom.............................35
j : Help ....................................................41
Self-timer lamp...............................................69
15
AF-assist illuminator.................................109
16 Lens
.......E
100
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Side zoom control.....................................109
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f : Wide...................................................31
g : Tele......................................................31
2 Speaker..........................................88, 100, 109
3 x (monitor) button.................................16
4 Diopter adjustment control...................16
5 Electronic viewfinder.................................16
6 s (display) button...............................15
b (e movie-record) button
7
.................................................................11, 34, 96
8 Command dial ...............................................57
9 Monitor..........................................................8, 28
Charge lamp....................................20, E89
10
Flash lamp.........................................................66
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19 20 21
11 c (playback) button.........................11, 34
Rotary multi selector
12
(multi selector)...............................................12
13 k (apply selection) button ...................12
14 d (menu) button ....................................13
15 l (delete) button.............................. 36, 100
16 Tripod socket
Battery-chamber/
17
memory card slot cover...................18, 22
18 Cover latch................................................18, 22
19 Memory card slot .........................................22
20 Battery latch.............................................18, 19
21 Battery chamber............................................18
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Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Control Name Main Function A
Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 28
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom
Zoom control
Rotary multi
selector
Command dial
d (menu)
button
Shutter-
release button
w (FUNC)
button
Playback
button
Delete button Delete the last image that was saved. 36
position) to zoom in, and rotate toward
f (h) (wide-angle position) to zoom
out.
See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for
more information.
Set the flexible program (during shooting
mode j) or shutter speed (during
shooting modes k or m).
Display and hide the menu. 13
When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop
pressing when you feel resistance slightly):
Set focus and exposure.
When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press
the button all the way down): Release the
shutter.
Display the setting menu of pre-assigned
function.
Play back images.
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12
57,
59,
110
32
110
11,
34
b (e movierecord) button
Start and stop movie recording. 96
4
Parts of the Camera
Control Name Main Function A
x (monitor)
button
Switch the monitor display. 16
s (display)
button
Side zoom
control
Switch the information displayed on the
monitor.
Use the function assigned with Assign
side zoom control.
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Control Name Main Function A
Playback
button
Zoom control
Rotary multi
selector
Command dial
Apply
selection
button
d (menu)
button
• When the camera is turned off, press
and hold this button to turn the camera
on in playback mode.
• Return to shooting mode.
•
Enlarge the image when rotated toward
g(i
); display image thumbnail or the
calendar when rotated toward f (h).
• Adjust the volume for voice memo and
movie playback.
See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for
more information.
Switch the magnification of an enlarged
image.
• Display individual images of a
sequence in full-frame.
• Scroll an image recorded with easy
panorama.
• Play back movies.
• Switch from image thumbnail or
zoomed image display to full-frame
playback mode.
Display and hide the menu. 13
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88,
100
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Control Name Main Function A
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Delete button Delete images. 36
Shutter-
release button
Return to shooting mode. –
b (e movierecord) button
x (monitor)
button
s (display)
button
w (FUNC)
button
Switch the monitor display. 16
Switch the information displayed on the
monitor.
Display the shooting location of an image
during log recording (latitude, longitude,
and current location of the movement
being tracked for creating a log).
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°. This
is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.
B Notes on Monitor
• Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor.
• The monitor cannot be moved horizontally.
• Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.
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Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
Attach the strap at two places.
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
B Lens Cap
• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.
• At times when you are not shooting pictures such as when the power is off, or while you are
carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.
• Do not attach other than the lens cap to the lens.
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• The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the s
(display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A15).
Shooting Mode
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Shooting mode......................................28, 29
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Focus mode......................................................73
2
Zoom indicator..............................................31
3
Focus indicator...............................................32
4
AE/AF-L indicator....................................E7
5
Zoom memory...............................................62
6
Flash mode.......................................................67
7
Flash exp. comp.............................................62
8
Battery level indicator................................24
9
Vibration reduction icon.......................108
10
Eye-Fi communication indicator
11
..............................................................111, E93
Log display.....................................................105
12
GPS reception..............................................104
13
Noise reduction filter
14
Noise reduction burst
15
Motion detection icon ...........................109
16
View/hide histograms....................74, 108
17
“Date not set” indicator..................27, 108
18
Print date.........................................................108
19
Travel destination indicator.................108
20
Movie options (normal speed movies)
21
..................................................................................99
Movie options (HS movies).....................99
22
Movie length...........................................96, 98
23
Image quality ..................................................77
24
Image size..........................................................78
25
Easy panorama
26
Number of exposures remaining
27
(still pictures)............................................24, 79
Internal memory indicator......................24
28
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Parts of the Camera
Aperture value............................................... 57
29
Focus area (for manual,
30
for center)....................................32, 49, 50,
Focus area (for auto, target
31
finding AF)........................................................61
Focus area (for face detection,
32
pet detection).........................52, 61, 70, 85
Focus area (for subject
33
tracking).............................................................61
Center-weighted area
34
Spot metering area
35
Shutter speed.................................................57
36
Exposure indicator
37
ISO sensitivity ..........................................30, 61
38
Exposure compensation value............ 74
39
Active D-Lighting.........................................62
40
COOLPIX Picture Control
41
White balance
42
Continuous shooting mode
43
Backlighting (HDR)
44
Exposure bracketing
45
Hand-held/Tripod
46
Self-timer...........................................................69
Smile timer
47
Pet portrait auto release
..............................................................70
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Volume indicator................................88, 100
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Black border indicator...............................88
17
D-Lighting icon .............................................88
18
Quick retouch icon......................................88
19
Filter effects icon...........................................88
20
Small picture...................................88, E22
21
Skin softening icon......................................88
22
Sequence display.................................E13
23
3D picture indicator.................................... 53
24
File number and type........................E98
25
Folder name............................................E98
26
Shooting mode1...........................................29
27
Aperture value...............................................32
28
Shutter speed.................................................32
29
Exposure compensation value............ 74
30
ISO sensitivity..................................................61
31
Current image number/
32
total number of images ...........................34
Histogram
33
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Date of recording.........................................26
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Time of recording........................................26
2
Voice memo indicator...............................88
3
Battery level indicator ............................... 24
4
Protect icon......................................................88
5
Eye-Fi communication indicator
6
..............................................................111, E93
Recorded GPS information indicator
7
...............................................................................104
Print order icon.............................................. 88
8
Image quality..................................................77
9
Image size.........................................................78
10
Movie options.........................................96, 99
11
Easy panorama indicator......................... 51
12
(a) Current image number/total
number of images................................ 34
13
(b) Movie length.........................................100
Internal memory indicator.....................34
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j is displayed when the shooting mode A, y, j, c, W, u or j is selected.
2
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis
corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right.
Easy panorama playback guide.....E5
Sequence playback guide..............E13
Movie playback guide.............................100
The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
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Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking
pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.
Press the c (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback
mode.
• While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing
the shutter-release button or the
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• Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select different shooting
modes (A28, 29).
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Using the Rotary Multi Selector
Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J)
or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button.
• The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this
manual.
When Using Shooting Mode
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Rotate to set the aperture
value*/Select an item
Display m (flash mode)
(A66) menu
Display n (Self-timer/
Smile timer) menu
(A69, 70)
Display the o
(exposure
compensation) guide
(A74)
Apply selection
Display D (focus mode) menu (A72)
* The aperture value can be set in shooting mode l or m (A59). Items can be chosen
while a menu is displayed.
When Using Playback Mode
Select the previous
image1/Move the
displayed area when
the image is
magnified (A35).
Play back movies
2
(A100)
Select the next
image1/Move the
displayed area
when the image is
magnified (A35).
1
Previous or next images can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
2
When displaying image thumbnail or when the image is magnified, this button switches the
camera to full-frame playback mode.
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When Displaying Menus
Select the item above*
Select the item on the
left/Return display to
the previous screen
Select the item
below*
* Items above or below can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.
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Select the item on
the right/Display
sub-menu (apply
selection)
Apply selection
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Image size
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
White balance
Metering
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