Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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•All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and 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 consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

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

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 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	Camera Strap	Lens Cap LC-CP24
Digital Camera		(with cord)

Rechargeable Li-ion	Charging AC Adapter	USB Cable UC-E6
Battery EN-EL5	EH-69P*
(with terminal cover)

Audio Video Cable EG-CP16

ViewNX 2 Installer CD

Reference Manual CD

• Warranty

*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.

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

BThis icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

CThis icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.

A/E/F	These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;
	E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

•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.

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Read This First

Introduction

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:

•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 NIKON WARRANTY.

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.

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 form, 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

ivNikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Read This First

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 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

Introduction

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.

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 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 Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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For Your Safety

Introduction

•Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC inverters. Failure to observe 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

Introduction

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: [phone]

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.

Notices 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 dButton) .................................................................................................................	13
Switching the Information on the Monitor (sbutton)......................................................	15
Switching the Monitor Display (xbutton).....................................................................................	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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Introduction

Shooting Features ............................................................................................................................	39
A(Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................................	40
Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings........................................................................................................	40
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
kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation...................................................	E17
ID-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ............................................................	E17
eSkin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ....................................................................................	E18
pFilter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects ..........................................................................	E19
gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image..................................................................	E20
jBlack Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures .............................................................	E21
aCrop: 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
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie..............................................................	E31
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ........................................................................	E32
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)................................................................................	E33
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
The Playback Menu ....................................................................................................................	E55
aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ..........................................................................	E55
bSlide Show..............................................................................................................................................	E57
dProtect......................................................................................................................................................	E58
The Image Selection Screen ...............................................................................................................	E59
fRotate Image.........................................................................................................................................	E60
EVoice Memo.............................................................................................................................................	E61
hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)...................................	E62
CSequence Display Options...........................................................................................................	E63
xChoose Key Picture............................................................................................................................	E63
The Movie Menu..........................................................................................................................	E64
Movie Options .............................................................................................................................................	E64
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)..................................	E66
Autofocus Mode.........................................................................................................................................	E68
GPS Setting Menu.......................................................................................................................	E69
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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Introduction

Technical Notes and Index .........................................................................................................	F1
Caring for the Products.................................................................................................................	F2
The Camera .......................................................................................................................................................	F2
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 dButton) .............................................................	13
Switching the Information on the Monitor (sbutton) .........	15
Switching the Monitor Display (xbutton) ....................................	16
Using the Viewfinder.................................................................................	16

Operations Basic and Camera the of Parts

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting

and Playback” (A17).

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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Flash raised

1	2 3	4	5	6
Operations Basic and Camera the of Parts

7 8

9	10	11	12	13	14		15
1	Eyelet for camera strap ................................						7
2	Power switch/power-on lamp				..............		25
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

16

12	Power connector cover (for connection
	with an optional AC Adapter).......	E100
13	Shutter-release button.........................	4, 32
	Zoom control..................................................	31
	f: Wide ...................................................	31
14	g : Tele......................................................	31
	h: Thumbnail playback.................	35
	i : Playback zoom.............................	35
	j: Help ....................................................	41
15	Self-timer lamp...............................................	69
	AF-assist illuminator.................................	109
16	Lens

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8

16

17 18

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11 12 13

14

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19 20 21

	Side zoom control.....................................		109
1	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
7	b(emovie-record) button
	.................................................................		11, 34, 96
8	Command dial ...............................................		57
9	Monitor..........................................................		8, 28
10	Charge lamp....................................		20, E89
	Flash lamp.........................................................		66

11	c(playback) button.........................	11, 34
12	Rotary multi selector
	(multi selector) ...............................................	12
13	k(apply selection) button ...................	12
14	d(menu) button....................................	13
15	l(delete) button..............................	36, 100
16	Tripod socket
17	Battery-chamber/
	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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Parts of the Camera

Controls Used in Shooting Mode

Control	Name	Main Function	A
	Mode dial	Change the shooting mode.	28
		Rotate toward g(i) (telephoto zoom
	Zoom control	position) to zoom in, and rotate toward	31
		f(h) (wide-angle position) to zoom
		out.
	Rotary multi	See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for	12
	selector	more information.
		Set the flexible program (during shooting	57,
	Command dial	mode j) or shutter speed (during	59,
		shooting modes k or m).	110
	d(menu)	Display and hide the menu.	13
	button
		When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop
		pressing when you feel resistance slightly):
	Shutter-	Set focus and exposure.	32
	release button	When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press
		the button all the way down): Release the
		shutter.
	w(FUNC)	Display the setting menu of pre-assigned	110
	button	function.
	Playback	Play back images.	11,
	button		34
	Delete button	Delete the last image that was saved.	36
	b(emovie-	Start and stop movie recording.	96
	record) button

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		Parts of the Camera
Control	Name	Main Function	A
	x(monitor)	Switch the monitor display.	16
	button
	s(display)	Switch the information displayed on the	15
	button	monitor.
	Side zoom	Use the function assigned with Assign	109
	control	side zoom control.

Controls Used in Playback Mode

Control	Name	Main Function	A
		• When the camera is turned off, press	25
	Playback	and hold this button to turn the camera
	button	on in playback mode.
		• Return to shooting mode.	11
		• Enlarge the image when rotated toward	35
		g(i); display image thumbnail or the
	Zoom control	calendar when rotated toward f(h).
		• Adjust the volume for voice memo and	88,
		movie playback.	100
	Rotary multi	See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for	12
	selector	more information.
	Command dial	Switch the magnification of an enlarged	35
		image.
		• Display individual images of a	E13
		sequence in full-frame.
	Apply	• Scroll an image recorded with easy	E3
		panorama.
	selection
		• Play back movies.	100
	button
		• Switch from image thumbnail or	12
		zoomed image display to full-frame
		playback mode.
	d(menu)	Display and hide the menu.	13
	button

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Parts of the Camera

Control							Name	Main Function	A
							Delete button	Delete images.	36
							Shutter-
							release button
								Return to shooting mode.	–
							b(emovie-
							record) button
							x(monitor)	Switch the monitor display.	16
							button
							s(display)	Switch the information displayed on the	15
							button	monitor.
								Display the shooting location of an image
							w(FUNC)	during log recording (latitude, longitude,	E73
							button	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.

6 • Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.

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.

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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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Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

•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

47
	46								14
	4			5		7	12 13
45	44			2	9		11

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43			1	3	6	8	10

		16
42	18	19
	17	20

41		39					29m 0s	23	21
				1/250		F5.6			22
40							999
38				36		29	28
									24
	37
							999		25
							9999
35	34	33	32	31	30		27		26

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1	Shooting mode......................................	28, 29
2	Focus mode......................................................	73
3	Zoom indicator ..............................................	31
4	Focus indicator...............................................	32
5	AE/AF-L indicator....................................	E7
6	Zoom memory...............................................	62
7	Flash mode .......................................................	67
8	Flash exp. comp.............................................	62
9	Battery level indicator ................................	24
10	Vibration reduction icon .......................	108
11	Eye-Fi communication indicator
	..............................................................	111, E93
12	Log display.....................................................	105
13	GPS reception ..............................................	104
14	Noise reduction filter......................................	62
15	Noise reduction burst ....................................	43
16	Motion detection icon ...........................	109
17	View/hide histograms....................	74, 108
18	“Date not set” indicator..................	27, 108
19	Print date.........................................................	108
20	Travel destination indicator.................	108
21	Movie options (normal speed movies)
	..................................................................................	99
22	Movie options (HS movies).....................	99
23	Movie length ...........................................	96, 98
24	Image quality ..................................................	77
25	Image size..........................................................	78
26	Easy panorama.....................................................	51
	Number of exposures remaining
27	(still pictures)............................................	24, 79
28	Internal memory indicator......................	24

	Parts of the Camera
29	Aperture value...............................................		57
	Focus area (for manual,
30	for center) ....................................	32, 49, 50, 61
	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
34	Center-weighted area....................................		61
35	Spot metering area ..........................................		61
36	Shutter speed.................................................		57
37	Exposure indicator............................................		59
38	ISO sensitivity ..........................................		30, 61
39	Exposure compensation value		............ 74
40	Active D-Lighting.........................................		62
41	COOLPIX Picture Control.............................		60
42	White balance.......................................................		61
43	Continuous shooting mode.............		52, 61
44	Backlighting (HDR) ...........................................		44
45	Exposure bracketing.......................................		61
46	Hand-held/Tripod .....................................		42, 47
	Self-timer...........................................................		69
47	Smile timer ..............................................................		70
	Pet portrait auto release ..............................		52

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Playback Mode
		Full-frame display (A15)							Shooting information (A15)
		1	2	3		4		5	26
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		9999.JPG				7					27
23	22								P
									1/250	F5.6	28
	21										29
19	20					8	9	10		+1.0	30
	17								ISO
18					999/ 999					200	31
									4	132	32
		16	15		14	13		11	33
			999/ 999			1m 0s
									12
			9999/9999			1m 0s
			a			b
1	Date of recording......................................... 26						16	Volume indicator................................88, 100

	2	Time of recording ........................................	26
	3	Voice memo indicator...............................	88
	4	Battery level indicator ...............................	24
	5	Protect icon......................................................	88
	6	Eye-Fi communication indicator
		111,	E93
	7	Recorded GPS information indicator
			104
		...............................................................................
	8	Print order icon..............................................	88
	9	Image quality..................................................	77
	10	Image size.........................................................	78
	11	Movie options .........................................	96, 99
	12	Easy panorama indicator.........................	51
		(a) Current image number/total
	13	number of images................................	34
		(b) Movie length .........................................	100
	14	Internal memory indicator.....................	34
		Easy panorama playback guide .....	E5
	15	Sequence playback guide..............	E13
		Movie playback guide.............................	100

17	Black border indicator ...............................		88
18	D-Lighting icon .............................................		88
19	Quick retouch icon......................................		88
20	Filter effects icon...........................................		88
21	Small picture ...................................	88, E22
22	Skin softening icon......................................		88
23	Sequence display.................................		E13
24	3D picture indicator....................................		53
25	File number and type ........................		E98
26	Folder name ............................................		E98
27	Shooting mode1 ...........................................		29
28	Aperture value ...............................................		32
29	Shutter speed .................................................		32
30	Exposure compensation value		............ 74
31	ISO sensitivity..................................................		61
	Current image number/
32	total number of images ...........................		34
33	Histogram2

1 j is displayed when the shooting mode A, y, j, c, W, uor j is selected.

2A 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. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

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Basic Operations

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 b(emovie-record) button.

Shooting mode

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1/250	F5.6	840

Playback mode

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Auto mode

•Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select different shooting modes (A28, 29).

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Basic Operations

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 kbutton.

•The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.

When Using Shooting Mode

Rotate to set the aperture		Display m(flash mode)
value*/Select an item
		(A66) menu
Display n	(Self-timer/	Display the o
		(exposure
Smile timer) menu
		compensation) guide
(A69, 70)			Auto
		(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 (A100)2

Select the next image1/Move the displayed area when the image is magnified (A35).

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1 Previous or next images can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

2When displaying image thumbnail or when the image is magnified, this button switches the camera to full-frame playback mode.

When Displaying Menus

Select the item above*

Select the item on the left/Return display to the previous screen

Select the item below*

Select the item on the right/Display sub-menu (apply selection)

Apply selection

Shooting menu

Image quality Image size

Picture Control

Custom Picture Control

White balance

Metering

Continuous

12 * Items above or below can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.