Nikon COOLPIX P5100 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

PSAM

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Technical Notes

Anti-shake Mode

High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

P, S, A and M modes

More on Playback

Movies

Voice Recordings

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the Event of Malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the 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 AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or 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 AC Adapter in the Presence of Flammable Gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the Camera Strap with Care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of Reach of Children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak 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 AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Use the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied) to charge the battery.

• 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 flames 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.

Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

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For Your Safety

• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

COOLPIX P5100

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,

New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Shooting.......................................................................................................................................................................6

Playback........................................................................................................................................................................7

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................................................8

The Mode Dial...........................................................................................................................................................8

The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button...........................................................................................9

The Multi Selector................................................................................................................................................10

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................11

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

The x Button......................................................................................................................................................12

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................13

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................14

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................17

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................18

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................20

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................21

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A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................22

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................22

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24

Using the Viewfinder.........................................................................................................................................24

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................26

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................28

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................30

Shooting with the Self-timer ...........................................................................................................32

Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................................................................33

Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................33

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................34

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................35

Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................35

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................36

a Anti-shake Mode.......................................................................................................................43

Shooting in Anti-shake Mode..........................................................................................................43

B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................44

Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................44

PSAM P, S, A and M modes............................................................................................................45

Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes...................................................................................................45

Shooting in P (Programmed Auto)...........................................................................................................46

Shooting in S (Shutter-Priority Auto).......................................................................................................47

Shooting in A (Aperture-Priority Auto)...................................................................................................48

Shooting in M (Manual)...................................................................................................................................49

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c More on Playback.......................................................................................................................51

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................51

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback.........................................................52

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................53

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................54

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................55

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................56

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...........................................................................................................57

Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border..................................................................................58

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................59

Viewing Pictures by Date..................................................................................................................60

D Movies .............................................................................................................................................64

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................64

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................65

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................65

Auto-focus Mode.................................................................................................................................................67

Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................68

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................70

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................70

E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 71

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................71

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................73

Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................74

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................75

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 76

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................76

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................77

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................77

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer...............................................................78

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................81

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................82

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................83

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................84

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................87

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d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 89

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................89

Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu......................................................90

q Image Quality..................................................................................................................................................91

r Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................92

F Optimize Image.............................................................................................................................................94

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................97

E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................99

G Metering.........................................................................................................................................................100

C Continuous ...................................................................................................................................................101

H Auto Bracketing .........................................................................................................................................104

G AF Area Mode..............................................................................................................................................105

I Auto-focus Mode.......................................................................................................................................107

J Flash Exp. Comp.........................................................................................................................................108

K Flash Control.................................................................................................................................................108

L Fixed Aperture.............................................................................................................................................109

M Noise Reduction........................................................................................................................................109

N Converter.......................................................................................................................................................110

O User Setting..................................................................................................................................................111

P Reset User Setting.....................................................................................................................................112

Q Distortion Control.....................................................................................................................................112

Restrictions on Camera Settings.............................................................................................................112

Playback Options: The Playback Menu .....................................................................................115

Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................115

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................117

c Delete................................................................................................................................................................118

d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................118

i Hide Image....................................................................................................................................................118

h Copy..................................................................................................................................................................119

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................120

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................121

a Menus...............................................................................................................................................................121

c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................122

d Date....................................................................................................................................................................123

e Brightness......................................................................................................................................................126

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................126

g Vibration Reduction.................................................................................................................................128

h AF Assist .........................................................................................................................................................129

u Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................129

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................130

k Auto Off...........................................................................................................................................................130

l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................131

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................132

o Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................132

U FUNC Button.................................................................................................................................................132

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................133

r Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................................135

Table of Contents

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................136

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 136

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................137

Attaching Converter Lenses......................................................................................................................138

Using Optional Speedlights.......................................................................................................................139

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................140

Caring for the Camera..................................................................................................................... 141

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................143

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................143

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................144

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................148

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................154

Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................157

Index......................................................................................................................................................158

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5100 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using the camera.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with brackets ([ ]).

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available

elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

C Memory Cards

Pictures shot with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

Introduction

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/suppor t/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.co m/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5

Before Shooting Important Pictures

Before shooting pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

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).

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 122). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

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1 Command dial ..................................................9

2 Power-on lamp................................... 17, 130

3 Power switch...................................................17

4 Mode dial..............................................................8

5 Viewfinder.........................................................24

6 Built-in flash .....................................................30

7 Accessory shoe cover.............................139

8 Accessory shoe...........................................139

9 Shutter-release button..............................26

10 Eyelet for camera strap (×2)

Zoom control..................................................25

f (wide) ..............................................25

g (tele) .................................................25

h (thumbnail playback)............ 51

i (playback zoom).......................53

j (help) ...............................................11

12 Cable connector............................76, 78, 82

13 Connector cover...........................76, 78, 82

14 Power connector cover.........................136

16 Microphone......................................59, 64, 71

17 Lens ring..........................................................138

18 Lens.........................................................143, 154

19 Lens cover

Self-timer lamp....................................32, 142

AF-assist illuminator............. 27, 129, 142

Lens cover closed

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1 w (FUNC) button................................9, 132

2 x (monitor) button.................................12

3 c (playback) button ............................... 28

4 d (menu) button..........11, 65, 90, 115

5 l (delete) button .........28, 29, 59, 70, 74

6 Speaker ...............................................59, 70, 73

7 Viewfinder.........................................................24

8 Flash lamp.........................................................31

9 Auto focus (AF) lamp .................................26

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10 Monitor..................................................6, 12, 23

11 Multi selector...................................................10

12 k button ..........................................................10

13 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.............................................................16, 20

15 Memory card slot..........................................20

16 Battery chamber............................................16

17 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

15 16 17

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The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

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Shooting

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23 22

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1 Shooting mode* ....22, 35, 43, 44, 45, 64

2 Exposure lock..................................................42

3 Focus mode.....................................................33

4 Zoom indicator..............................................25

Digital zoom interpolation indicator

.................................................................................25

6 Flash mode (built-in flash)...................... 30

Flash mode (flash unit, available

separately from Nikon)...........................139

8 Internal memory indicator......................23

9 Battery level indicator................................22

10 ISO sensitivity..........................................31, 99

11 Vibration reduction icon............... 23, 128

13 Self-timer indicator......................................32

* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

Focus area.............................................. 26, 105

Focus area (when a face is recognized)

..............................................................................105

“Date not set” indicator .........................144

Time zone indicator.................................123

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15 Date imprint/date counter..................126

Number of exposures remaining .......22

Movie length...................................................64

17 Aperture .............................................................45

18 Exposure display...........................................49

19 Shutter speed..................................................45

20 Image quality ..................................................91

21 Image size..........................................................92

22 Exposure compensation..........................34

23 Flash exposure compensation..........108

24 Converter lens setting............................110

25 Distortion control......................................112

26 B&W + color.....................................................96

27 Image optimization.....................................94

28 White balance.................................................97

29 Noise reduction..........................................109

30 Bracketing.......................................................104

31 Continuous shooting mode............... 101

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1 Date of recording.........................................18

2 Time of recording.........................................18

3 Internal memory indicator......................28

4 Battery level indicator................................22

5 File number and type............................. 140

Calendar guide/list by date guide

.........................................................................60, 61

7 Volume indicator.................................. 59, 70

8 Voice memo recording guide..............59

9 Voice memo playback guide................59

Current frame number/

total number of frames.............................28

Movie length...................................................70

* Differs according to the selected movie option.

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11 Movie playback indicator........................70

12 D-Lighting icon..............................................55

13 Voice memo icon .........................................59

14 Image quality ..................................................91

15 Image size..........................................................92

16 Small picture indicator..............................57

17 Protect icon...................................................118

18 Print-order icon..............................................87

19 Movie indicator*............................................70

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Basic Operations

The Mode Dial

Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

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A Auto(A 22): Choose this simple “point-andshoot” mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings.

a Anti-shake (A 43): Prevent or reduce blur using vibration reduction (A 128) and the Best Shot Selector (BSS) (A 101).

B High sensitivity (A 44): Choose this mode to reduce blur when the subject is poorly lit.

P,S,A,M (A 45): Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture.

z Setup (A 89): Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness.

D Movie (A 64): Choose this mode to shoot movies.

y Scene (A 35): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only.

Basic Operations

The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button

Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with w, to select mode or menu quickly and change settings.

With Shooting

Mode Use Description A

P (Programmed auto)

S (Shutter-priority auto)

A (Aperture-priority auto)

M (Manual)

P, S, A or M w +

yw+

D (movie) w +

With Playback

Mode Use Description A

Playback w +

Full-frame playback

Thumbnail playback or Thumbnail wheel playback

Playback zoom

Movie/Audio playback

Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program.

Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed.

Rotate the command dial to adjust aperture.

Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed or aperture. Press the multi selector K to select a different option.

Press w and rotate the command dial to adjust the setting assigned to w. At the default setting, the ISO sensitivity setting can be adjusted.

Press w and rotate the command dial to choose a scene mode.

Press w and rotate the command dial to choose a movie option.

Press w and rotate the command dial to switch between calendar mode and list by date mode.

Rotate the command dial to switch to the thumbnail wheel playback.

Rotate the command dial to choose a picture.

Rotate the command dial to zoom in on the current picture.

Rotate the command dial to fastforward or rewind.

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51, 52

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The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

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With Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or

move cursor up

Display o (exposure compensation)

(A 34) menu Display n (self-timer) (A 32) menu

Apply selection

Display p (focus mode) (A 33) menu or

move cursor down

With Playback

Choose the previous picture

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next picture

With Menu Screens

Move cursor up

Display sub-menu or

move apply selection

right

Return to the previous menu

Apply selection

C Notes on the Multi Selector

In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J, and K.

Move cursor down

Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Exit

a a

Basic Operations

The d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 10). Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial.

Displayed when the menu contains two or

a a

Auto bracketing

0.3

0.7

Y Z

1.0

Off

Exit

Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection.

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Displayed when there are more previous menu items

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity

Exit

The selected option

Shooting menu Metering Continuous

Auto bracketing

AF area mode Auto-focus mode

Exit

U k w

Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to the

next set of options.

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size.

Exit Back

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The x Button

To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press x.

Introduction

With Shooting

Current settings

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(a, B, P, S, A, and M modes only)

Monitor off (P, S, A, and M modes

View through lens only

only). Shooting is available only when

camera is in focus (AF lamp is lit).

With Playback

Photo information displayed

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Shooting data: Shows the folder name, file name, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and histogram for the current picture. Shooting data are not displayed if the current picture is a movie.

• Exposure mode: P, S, A, or M (A 45). P is also displayed on pictures shot in A (auto), a (anti-shake), B (high sensitivity), and y (scene) modes.

• Histogram: A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image.

Shooting data displayed

(see below) Photo information hidden

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Auto

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach both ends of the camera strap to the eyelet as shown below.

Basic Operations

Introduction

First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is running low.

1 Plug the charger in

Connect the power cable to the charger 1 and then plug it into an electrical outlet 2.

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The CHARGE lamp will light 3.

2 Charge the battery

Remove the battery terminal cover and insert the battery as shown, matching the projections on the battery to the indentations in the charger.

The CHARGE lamp will blink 1 as the battery recharges. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking 2.

A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about two hours.

Charging the Battery

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

• Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 °C

Flickers

(41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery.

• The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

3 When the charging is complete, remove the battery and unplug the

power cable from the electrical outlet.

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B The Battery Charger

• The supplied Battery Charger MH-61 is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii to iv of this manual, before using

the battery charger.

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A14).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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2 Insert the battery.

Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch drops back into place when the battery is fully inserted.

Battery latch

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the

battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown

1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2.

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.

If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28).

Inserting the Battery

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B Notes on the Battery

• Only the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can be used. Do not, under any circumstances,

attempt to use another type of battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section “Caring for the

Camera” (A 141), before using the battery.

B AC Adapter

The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P5100 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 10).

3 Choose [Yes] and press k.

If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press k.

Date

Set time and date?

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Time zone

London, Casablanca

Daylight saving

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [Daylight saving] in the time zone menu and set the date.

1 Before pressing k, press the multi selector I to choose [Daylight saving]. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option

on and off.

3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5. When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off from the date menu (A 123) in the setup

menu. The camera’s clock is automatically set back one hour.

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Select your home time zone (A 125) and press

The date menu is displayed.

6 Edit the date.

• Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted

item.

• Press the multi selector K to highlight the day ([D]),

month ([M]), year ([Y]), time, minute, and date display order. Press the multi selector J to highlight items in reverse order (order may differ in some regions).

7 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press k or the multi selector K.

The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.

Home time zone

London, Casablanca

Back

Date

DMY

Date

DMY

200709

0000

200711

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D Editing the Date and Time

To edit the date and time, select [Date] from the [Date] menu (A 123) in the setup menu (A 120) and follow the procedure described in step 6.

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 137).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.

First Steps

1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera.

Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make

sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand.

Inserting Memory Cards

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B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 131). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press k.

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until

formatting is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P5100, be sure

to format them (A 131) with this camera.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

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B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the

memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Eject the memory card

- Remove the battery

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

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2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light, the monitor will turn on, and the lens will extend.

3 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Warning!

Battery

exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card, image quality, and image size.

Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot shoot pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery.

Battery level indicator

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

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Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.

Image quality/Image size Current image quality and size settings are displayed. The default settings are W (Normal) for

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Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake.

image quality and G (4,000 × 3,000) for image size.

Aperture (A 45)

Shutter speed (A 45)

D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, focus mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied and the camera can shoot using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 32). Pressing d displays the shooting menu options for specifying the image quality (A 91) and image size (A 92).

D Vibration Reduction

[Vibration reduction] (A 128), when [On] (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively red uce blu r, cause d by sli ght ha nd movem ent kn own as c amera s hake, t hat com monly o ccurs w hen shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes.

D Auto Power-Off in A (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode)

The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 130).

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

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1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, built-in flash and self-timer lamp.

When shooting in “tall” (portrait) orientation, hold the

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camera so that the built-in flash is up.

2 Frame the picture.

Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

Using the Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor.

B The Viewfinder

As the area visible in the viewfin der may differ from that of the final picture, use the monitor to frame pictures in the following situations:

• When shooting at ranges of about 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.) or less

• When a converter lens is used (available separately from Nikon; A 110, 138)

• When digital zoom is applied (A 25, 129)

• When shooting at an image size of I (3,984 × 2,656), G (3,968 × 2,232), or H (2,992 × 2,992)

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3.5×), rotating and holding the zoom control at g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4×, for a total magnification of 14×.

When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.

Zoom out Zoom in

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Zoom indicator is displayed when the zoom control is rotated

Optical zoom Zoom indicator turns

yellow when digital zoom is in effect

B Digital Zoom and Image Quality

If possible, digital zoom will create a picture by cropping the area visible in the monitor to the current image size (A 92), increasing magnification without affecting quality.

If the crop would be smaller than the current image size, additional pixels are added through a process known as interpolation, creating a slightly “grainy” image.

The amount of zoom available before interpolation is used depends on the option currently selected for image size, as shown in the following table. The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches the maximum zoom ratio possible before interpolation is used. V is displayed when interpolation is in effect.

Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation

Image size Zoom ratio Image size Zoom ratio

F, I, G, H

Digital zoom can be limited to the range at which interpolation is not in effect, or it can be turned off (A 129).

3.5× (up to the maximum optical zoom ratio)

E 4.2× (digital zoom up to 1.2×) J 13.3× (digital zoom up to 3.8×) D 4.9× (digital zoom up to 1.4×) K 14× (digital zoom up to 4×) C 6.3× (digital zoom up to 1.8×)

B 8.4× (digital zoom up to 2.4×) A 10.5× (digital zoom up to 3.0×)

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area.

When the subject in focus, the focus area will glow green, and the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will light.

When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red, and the AF lamp will flicker. Change the composition

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and try again.

When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

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2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

D Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and shoot, press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.

Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

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Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and

exposure.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to shoot.

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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B During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed, the C or X (when a memory card is inserted in the camera) icon blinks, and the AF lamp blinks. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

C Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area and the AF lamp glow green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a

white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

D Focus Lock

To focus on an off-center subject when [Center] is selected for [AF area mode], use focus lock as described blow.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is

locked.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.

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Position the subject in the center focus area.

Press the shutterrelease button halfway.

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Confirm that the focus area is green.

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Continue holding down the shutterrelease button halfway and recompose the picture.

D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6.2 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3.6 ft.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to [Off] manually (A 129), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

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Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

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Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c.

The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J, or K to fast forward pictures.

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Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory

will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

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Deleting Pictures

1 Press l to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector

to select [Yes] and press k.

To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No] and press k.

Erase 1 image?

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

C Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

Option Use Description A

Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture

Playback zoom g (i)

View thumbnails f (h)

Display thumbnail wheel

Hide or show photo info

Record/play voice memo

Switch to shooting mode

currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. Press k to return to fullframe playback mode.

Press f (h) to display four-, nine- or 16- picture thumbnails.

Rotate the command dial to display the thumbnail wheel.

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Press k to record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera

When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens does not extend.

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C Viewing Pictures

Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

C Deleting the Last Picture Shot

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture shot.

Erase 1 image?

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Using the Flash

The flash has a range of about 0.3-8 m (1-26 ft. 2.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3-4 m (1-13 ft. 1.5 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The following flash modes are available.

Auto (default setting for A (auto) mode)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto with red-eye reduction

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Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 31).

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is shot. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Z Rear-curtain sync

Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for five seconds.

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

W X

Flash mode

Using the Flash

B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of

camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod.

• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).

• The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur

caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures shot when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in on the subject.

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On:Flash will fire when picture is shot.

• Blinks:Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

• Off:Flash will not fire when picture is shot.

When pictures are shot using the flash and a low battery, the monitor display will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash is fully charged.

C The Flash Mode Setting

In A (auto), high-sensitivity shooting, P, S, A, and M modes, the default setting is U (auto). When any flash mode other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) is applied in A (auto) mode, the setting is only enabled until the camera is turned off. Turning the camera off returns flash mode to U (auto). When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if redeye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.

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D More Information

See “Using Optional Speedlights” (A 139) for more information.

Shooting with the Self-timer

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The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for selfportraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod.

1 Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2 Use the multi selector to choose [10s] or [3s]

and press k.

[10s] (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions

[3s] (three seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

(such as weddings)

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is shot and remains lit until the shutter is released.

The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off.

To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press the shutter-release button again.

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Choosing a Focus Mode

Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.

A Autofocus

Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 30 cm (1 ft.) or more, or 70 cm (2 ft. 4 in.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.

B Infinity

Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows or when shooting landscapes at ranges of 5 m (16 ft. 5 in.) or more. Flash turns off automatically.

D Macro close-up

Use for close-ups. If zoomed in or out until D icon in display turns green, camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) to lens. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Setting the Focus Mode

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1 Press p (focus mode).

The focus menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

focus mode and press k.

The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for five seconds. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

Focus

C Macro Close-up Mode

In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus. However, in P, S, A, and M modes, the setting of [Auto-focus mode] (A 107) will be applied.

C The Focus Mode Setting

In A (auto), anti-shake, high-sensitivity shooting, P, S, A, and M modes, the default setting is A (autofocus). The focus mode applied in A (auto) mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. The focus mode applied in scene mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

Exposure Compensation

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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press o (exposure compensation).

The exposure compensation value will be displayed.

Exposure compensation is not available in mode M (manual).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to adjust

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exposure.

The exposure compensation menu is displayed. When the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure

compensation in the positive (+) direction. When the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure

compensation in the negative (–) direction. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.

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3 Press the shutter-release button to shoot.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to shoot while adjusting the exposure compensation value a little at a time.

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4 Press k.

When an exposure compensation value other than [0.0] is applied, the value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.

To cancel exposure compensation, select [0.0] before pressing k, or follow steps 1 and 2 to select [0.0].

C Exposure Compensation Value

When exposure compensation is adjusted in A (auto) mode, a scene mode, or anti-shake mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off cancels exposure compensation and returns to [0.0].

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

The voice recording option can also be selected to record sound only.

b Portrait f Party/indoor j Night landscape n Copy

c Landscape g Beach/snow k Close up o Backlight

d Sports h Sunset l Museum p Panorama assist

e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn m Fireworks show E Voice recording*

* See “Voice Recordings” (A 71).

Setting the Scene Mode

1 Rotate the mode dial to y.

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2 Press d to display the scene

menu screen, choose the desired scene with the multi selector and press k.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

D Using the Command Dial to Select a Scene

A scene can also be selected by holding down w and rotating the command dial.

D Image Quality and Image Size

[Image quality] (A 91) and [Image size] (A 92) can be set in the scene menu. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.

Scene menu

Beach/snow

Sunset

Dusk/dawn

i j

Night landscape

Close up

Exit

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Features

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward

the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority →A 106).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

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* Other settings can be selected.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The AF lamp (A 26) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer (A 32); p, focus mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34); h, AF-assist illumination (A 129).

C Scene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, focus mode setting, and exposure compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

Shooting in the Scene Mode

d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfwa y, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

• While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera shoots at a rate of about 1.1 frames per second (fps) when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to F (4,000 × 3,000). This rate is maintained for up to 5 pictures. Focus, exposure compensation, and white balance are fixed at values determined with the first shot in each series.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W n Off p A o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

e Night portrait OQ

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority →A 106).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V1n Off

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

p A o 0.02h Auto

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the

[Vibration reduction] (A 128) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m V1n Off

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 128) off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

p A o 0.02h Auto

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g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m U* n Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

h Sunset O

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Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W n Off* p A o 0.0* h AUTO*

* Other settings can be selected.

i Dusk/dawn OQ

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the AF lamp (A 26) always lights. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 128) off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

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j Night landscape OQ

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

* Other settings can be selected.

k Close up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• D (macro close-up) is selected for focus mode (A 33) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

• The camera can focus at distances as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) at the wide-angle zoom position at which F glows green.

•

The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position.

• [AF area mode] is set to [Manual] (A 105). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area.

• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the [Vibration reduction] (A 128) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m U* n Off* ppo 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.)

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• [BSS] (Best Shot Selector) (A 101) is used when shooting.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the

[Vibration reduction] (A 128) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m W n Off

Other settings can be selected.

Also p (macro close-up) can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 128) off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

p A

o 0.0

h Off

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m Fireworks show O

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

m W n Off p B o 0.0 h Off

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or

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in print.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Use p (macro close-up) mode (A 33) in focus mode with

this mode to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W

Other settings can be selected.

Also p (macro close-up) can be selected.

n Off

p A

o 0.0

h Auto

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

mmn Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 128) off when using a tripod.

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p Panorama assist

Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W* n Off* p A * o 0.0* h Auto*

* Other settings can be selected.

Shooting Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod.

1 Use the multi selector to choose [p

Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press k.

The yellow panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

and press k.

Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to the direction pressed and changes to white when k is pressed. Apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), focus mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the direction.

3 Shoot the first picture.

The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor.

Scene menu

Panorama assist

Voice recording

Image quality

Image size

Exit

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4 Shoot the second picture.

Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.

Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

5 Press k when shooting is completed.

The camera returns to step 2.

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B Panorama Assist

Flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), focus (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings cannot be adjusted after the first shot. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, image quality (A 91), or image size (A 92) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 130) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D Exposure Lock

R is displayed to indicate that white balance and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures shot n in a panorama series have the same exposure and white-balance settings.

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D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 77) and use Panorama Maker (A 80) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

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Anti-shake Mode

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Shooting in Anti-shake Mode

In anti-shake mode, [Vibration reduction] (A 128) is enabled, and [BSS] is selected for [Continuous] (A 101). In addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1600 depending upon the brightness of the subject, and shutter speed is faster than with A (auto) mode, under the same lighting conditions, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement. The flash is disabled. This mode is most effective when shooting under natural light. Combine it with the telephoto zoom when you are forced to shoot from a distance, in order to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject or to photograph an animal without frightening it off.

1 Rotate the mode dial to a.

2 Frame the subject and shoot.

Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

While the shutter-release button is held down, camera shoots up to ten pictures. They are compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved.

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B Notes on Anti-shake Mode

• Shutter speed is limited to a certain value for dark subjects.

• Use of the high-sensitivity shooting mode (A 44) is recommended for shooting subjects under

low lighting.

• Pictures shot in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

C Anti-shake Mode Settings

[Vibration reduction] (A 128) is enabled, and [BSS] is selected for [Continuous] (A 101); the flash mode is disabled. Focus mode and exposure compensation are available; the self-timer is not available.

D Image Quality and Image Size in Anti-shake Mode

When d is pressed in anti-shake mode, the anti-shake mode menu is displayed to enable adjustment of image quality (A 91) and image size (A 92) settings. Changes made to these se ttings apply to all shooting modes.

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Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

1 Rotate the mode dial to B.

2 Frame the subject and shoot.

By default, the camera automatically chooses the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera and adjusts

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exposure accordingly (A 26, 105).

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B Notes on High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

• This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when

shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod.

• Pictures shot in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

• Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.

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D High-Sensitivity Shooting and Anti-Shake Modes

Both high-sensitivity shooting mode and anti-shake mode (A 43) reduce blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement. However, high-sensitivity shooting mode is suited for shooting under low lighting. In some circumstances, disabling the flash may make it even easier to capture the true essence of the scene.

In high-sensitivity shooting mode, pressing d displays the high-sensitivity menu. The items available in this menu are the same as those available in the A (auto) mode shooting menu (A 89), except that [ISO sensitivity] is not available in the high-sensitivity menu. Just as with A (auto) mode, the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode and exposure compensation are available.

In anti-shake mode, [Vibration reduction] (A 128) is enabled, and [BSS] is selected for [Continuous] (A 101), to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, and the flash is disabled.

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P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including

shutter speed, aperture, and white balance.

Mode Description

Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal

Programmed auto

(A 46)

Shutter-priority auto

(A 47)

Aperture-priority auto

(A 48)

M Manual (A 49) User controls both shutter speed and aperture.

exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Flexible program, which changes the combination of shutter speed and aperture, can be used (A 46).

User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.

User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus.

P, S, A and M modes

D Shutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure.

Fast shutter speed: 1/1,000s

Slow shutter speed: 1/30s

Shutter speed

Small aperture (large f-number): f/7.6

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Large aperture (small f-number): f/2.7

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Shooting in P (Programmed Auto)

1 Rotate the mode dial to P.

2 Frame the subject, focus, and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 105).

Flexible Program

In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”).

P, S, A and M modes

While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (*) appears next to the mode indicator (P) in the monitor.

• Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small fnumbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.

• Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large fnumbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion.

• To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the asterisk next to the mode indicator is no longer displayed. Selecting another mode, or turning off the camera, also restores default shutter speed and aperture settings.

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B Note on Shutter Speed

When [Continuous], [BSS], [Continuous flash] or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous] (A 101), or when a setting other than [Off] is selected for [Auto bracketing] (A 104), the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1/2 sec.

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1 Rotate the mode dial to S.

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2 Rotate the command dial to choose

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3 Focus and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 105).

B S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode

• If the selected shutter speed would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the shutterspeed display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again.

• At speeds slower than 1/4 sec, the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that noise reduction (A 109) is recommended to reduce “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly colored dots.

B Note on Shutter Speed

P, S, A and M modes

B Shutter Speed

A shutter speed of 1/2,000s is only available when the camera is zoomed all the way out.

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Shooting in A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Rotate the command dial to choose

the f/-number (aperture value).

When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can be set to values between f/2.7 and f/7.6; at maximum zoom, aperture can be set to values between f/5.3 and f/7.3.

3 Focus and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus

P, S, A and M modes

areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 105).

B A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode

If the selected aperture would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the aperture display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again.

B Note on Shutter Speed

D Aperture and Zoom

Aperture is expressed as an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of the lens to the effective diameter of the opening (aperture) through which light enters the camera. Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let mor e light into the camera, small apertures (large f-numbers) less. When the camera is zoomed out, the focal length of the lens diminishes and the f-number decreases. When the camera is zoomed in, the focal length and f-number increase. In modes A and M, this effect can be minimized by selecting [On] for [Fixed aperture] (A 109). Aperture can be controlled in the range of f/5.1 to f/7.3.

The COOLPIX P5100 has a lens with a focal length of 7.5–26.3 mm and an aperture of f/2.7 to f/5.3.

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1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

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2 Press the multi selector K to activate the

shutter speed setting.

The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed.

At speeds slower than 1/4 sec., the shutter speed indicator turns red (A 47).

3 Rotate the command dial to choose

a shutter speed between 1/2,000 sec. and 8 sec.

When adjusting aperture or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure display.

The degree of deviation in the exposure display is shown in EVs (-2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV). A display similar to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture will be overexposed by 1 EV (+1).

Overexposed Underexposed

4 Press the multi selector K to activate the

aperture setting.

+2 -20

+1 -1

Values in EVs

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5 Rotate the command dial to choose

an aperture value.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved.

6 Focus and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjust focus accordingly (A105).

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B Note on Shutter Speed

When [Continuous], [BSS], [Continuous flash], or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous] (A 101), or when a setting other than [Off] is selected for [Auto bracketing] (A 104), the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1/2 sec.

B Shutter Speed of 1/2,000 Sec.

A shutter speed of 1/2,000 sec. is available only when the camera is zoomed all the way out.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) (thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display

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pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

To Use Description A

Press the multi selector HIJK to choose

Choose pictures

Change number of pictures displayed

Cancel thumbnail playback

f (h)

pictures.

Rotate the command dial to choose pictures. –

Rotate the zoom control to f (h), display picture thumbnails in the following order:

g (i)

4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16

Rotate the zoom control to g (i), the number of thumbnails changes reversely.

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Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When protected (A 118) pictures are displayed in thumbnail playback mode (except 16-picture thumbnail playback mode), the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

a: Protect icon

Film frames

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback

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Rotate the command dial in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display the thumbnail wheel. The thumbnail wheel is displayed at the right of the monitor. When rotation of the command dial is stopped, the thumbnail in the center will be selected and displayed at the left of the monitor. The following operations can be performed while thumbnail wheel is displayed.

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If no operations are performed for about ten seconds in thumbnail wheel playback mode, the thumbnail at the left of the monitor will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

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To Use Description A

Choose pictures Rotate the command dial to choose pictures. –

Choose pictures Press the multi selector HI to choose pictures. 10

Cancel thumbnail playback

Press k or rotate the zoom control to g (i) (playback zoom).

g (i)

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) (playback zoom) during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K. When using playback zoom with pictures shot using the face-priority function, the picture will be enlarged, with the face recognized during shooting, at the center of the monitor. If more than one face was recognized, the picture would be enlarged with the face, on which focus was acquired, at the center of the monitor. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to display a different recognized face. The magnification ratio can be changed further by operating the zoom control. The zoom ratio will be displayed in the monitor, and can be increased up to 10

×. The following operations can be

performed while pictures are zoomed in.

To Use Description A

Zoom in g (i)

Zoom out f (h)

View other areas of picture

Switch to fullframe playback

Crop picture

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×. Zoom also increases by rotating the command dial to right.

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated

to f (h). When the magnification ratio

reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode. Zoom also decreases by rotating the command dial to left.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to move to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor.

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Press d to crop current picture to contain only

the portion visible in the monitor.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX P5100 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 140). The editing features described below are available.

Editing function Description

D-Lighting

Crop

Small picture

Black border

C Picture Editing

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• Pictures shot at an image size of I (3,984 × 2,656), G (3,968 × 2,232), and H (2,992 × 2,992) (A 92) cannot be modified using an editing function other than black border.

• The COOLPIX P5100’s editing functions may not be available for pictures shot with nonCOOLPIX P5100 digital cameras.

• If a copy created using the COOLPIX P5100 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Picture Editing (✔: available, –: not available)

1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture Black border

D-Lighting –

Crop ––––

Small picture ––––

Black border ––––

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

• A black border cannot be applied to copies created using editing functions.

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

Create a copy with a black frame along border of the picture that provides a little more impact.

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D Original Pictures and Edited

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Edited copies are not marked for printing (A 87) or protecting (A 118) as the original.

Editing Pictures

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Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

Pictures can also be selected from thumbnail wheel playback mode (A 52).

2 Use the multi selector to choose [D-Lighting]

and press k.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show

Delete

Protect

Exit

3 Choose [OK] and press k.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose [Cancel] and press k. D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon

displayed during playback.

D-Lighting

Cancel

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D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

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Editing Pictures

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 53) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame

playback mode to zoom in on the image.

2 Refine copy composition.

Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust the zoom

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ratio. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture

until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

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3 Press d.

4 Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and

press k.

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose [No].

Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image size settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels).

• F 4,000 × 3,000 • E 3,264 × 2,448 • D 2,592 × 1,944 • L 2,272 × 1,704

• C 2,048 × 1,536 • B 1,600 × 1,200 • A 1,280 × 960 • J 1,024 × 768

• K 640 × 480 • l 320 × 240 • m 160 × 120

When the image size setting for cropped copies is [m 320×240] or [n 160×120], these pictures are displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

Save this image as displayed?

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Editing Pictures

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

Option Description

l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120

Suited to television playback.

Suited to display on web pages.

Suitable for e-mail attachments.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

Pictures can also be selected from thumbnail wheel playback mode (A 52).

2 Use the multi selector to choose [Small pic.]

and press k.

Playback menu

Hide image

Small pic.

Copy

Black border

Exit

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3 Choose the desired copy size and press k.

4 Choose [Yes] and press k.

A new, smaller copy is created.

To cancel creating a small copy, choose [No].

The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

Small pic.

480

640

320×240

160

120

Exit

Create small picture file?

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Editing Pictures

Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border

This function creates copies with [Thin], [Medium], or [Broad] black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with black frame are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

Pictures can also be selected from thumbnail wheel playback mode (A 52).

2 Use the multi selector to choose [Black

border] and press k.

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Playback menu

Hide image

Small pic.

Copy

Black border

Exit

3 Choose the desired thickness of frame and

press k.

Black border

Thin

Medium Broad

Exit

4 Choose [Yes] and press k.

A new copy with black frame is created.

To cancel creating a copy with black frame, choose [No].

B Black Border

• Borders of a picture will be hidden with black lines because black portion is drawn from picture's edges according to their thickness.

• When a picture with black border are printed using printer's borderless print function, black frame may not be printed.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

Create a copy with a black border?

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

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Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 28).

Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down.

• Do not touch the built-in microphone

during recording.

• During recording, o and p blink in the

monitor display.

Playing Voice Memos

Press k while a picture is displayed in fullframe playback mode to play voice memo. Playback ends when the voice memo ends or k is pressed again.

• Pictures with voice memos can be

recognized by the q and p icons.

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• Use the zoom control to adjust playback

volume.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press l. Use the multi selector to choose [w] and press k. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

B Voice Memos

• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted.

• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.

• The COOLPIX P5100 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX P5100.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

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Viewing Pictures by Date

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In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures shot on a specified date can be displayed. When d is press ed, th e cale ndar m enu or the list by date men u is di splay ed, an d all pictures shot on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.

Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode

1 In playback mode, hold down w and rotate

the command dial to choose [Calendar].

When w is released, the camera enters calendar mode.

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Playback mode

Calendar

B C

2 Choose the desired date and press k.

Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to view previous

month, rotate the zoom control to g (i) to view following month.

The first picture for that date will be displayed in fullframe playback.

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to calendar mode.

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1 In playback mode, hold down w and rotate

the command dial to choose [List by date], and then release w.

When w is released, the camera enters list by date mode.

Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

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Playback mode

List by date

2 Choose the desired date and press k.

Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as [Others].

The first picture for that date will be displayed in fullframe playback.

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode to return to the date list.

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Viewing Pictures by Date

Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode

The following operations are possible from the date selection screen.

To Use Description A

Select date

Select month (calendar mode only)

Switch to full-frame playback

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Delete picture

View calendar or list by date menu

Switch to shooting mode

f (h)

Use the multi selector to select a date. The date can also be selected by rotating the command dial.

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to view previous month, rotate the zoom control to g

g (i)

(i) to view following month.

Press k to display the first picture shot on the selected date. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame

playback to return to the calendar or list by date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback.

Press l after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose [Yes] and press

k to delete all pictures shot on the selected

date.

Press d to display the calendar or list by date

menu.

Press c or shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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B Notes on Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode

• Only the most recent 9,000 pictures can be displayed in calendar mode or in list by date mode. If a date includes the 9,001st picture, an asterisk [*] is displayed next to the number of pictures for that date.

• Pictures shot with no date stamp are not listed in these modes.

Viewing Pictures by Date

Calendar and List by Date Menus

Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures shot on the specified date.

D-Lighting* A 55 Print set A 87 Slide show A 117 Delete A 118 Protect A 118 Hide image A 118 Small picture* A 57 Black border* A 58 * During full-frame playback only

When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 60, 61), options can be applied to all pictures shot on the same date, or all pictures shot on the same date can be deleted. To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion, display a picture full-frame and press d.

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B Print Set Marking

When print marking already exists for pictures shot on dates other than that specified, a confirmation dialog [Save print marking for other dates?] will be displayed. Select [Yes] to add the new print marking to the existing marking. Select [No] to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking.

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Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below.

1 Rotate the mode dial to D.

Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.

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B Recording Movies

• Flash mode (A 30) can only be used for time-lapse movies. Focus mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) are available in all modes. Self-timer (A 32) cannot be used.

• Flash mode (A 30), focus mode (A 33), and exposure compensation (A 34) settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be applied or adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies, other than stop-motion movies, are being recorded.

• The maximum file size for movies is 4 GB.

D Changing Movie Settings

• Movie options or auto-focus mode can be changed (A 65).

• When [Movie options] is set to [Time-lapse movieP], movies are recorded without sound.

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The Movie Menu

[Movie options] and [Auto-focus mode] settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

Option Image size and frame rate

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

I TV movie 640

D Small size 320

M Smaller size 160

N Time-lapse movieP

Q Sepia movie 320

R B&W movie 320

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Image size: 160 × 120 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

The camera automatically shoots pictures at intervals and joins them into a silent movie (A 68). Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

Record movies in sepia tones. Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

Record movies in black and white. Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

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D Using the Command Dial to Choose Movie Options

Movie options can also be selected by holding down w and rotating the command dial.

The Movie Menu

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

Option

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

I TV movie 640 1 min. 33 sec. Approx. 7 min. 20 sec.

D Small size 320 3min.4sec. Approx.14min.20sec.

M Smaller size 160 10 min. 10 sec. Approx. 47 min. 40 sec.

N Time-lapse movieP 555 frames 1,800 frames per movie

Q Sepia movie 320 3min.4sec. Approx.14min.20sec.

R B&W movie 320 3min.4sec. Approx.14min.20sec.

* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows.

All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for movies is 4 GB.

Internal memory

(approx. 52 MB)

47 sec. Approx. 3 min. 40 sec.

Memory card

(256 MB)

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

Movies

Auto-focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Option Description

A Single AF

(default setting)

B Full-time AF

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting.

Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of [Single AF] is recommended.

The Movie Menu

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The Movie Menu

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Time-Lapse Movies

Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.

1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie

options] in the movie menu and press k.

2 Choose [Time-lapse movieP] and press k.

3 Choose the interval between shots and press

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Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.

4 Press d.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots. Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot.

6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 frames have been recorded. An 1,800-frame movie has a playback time of

60 seconds.

Movie

Movie options

Auto-focus mode

Exit

Movie options

TV movie 640 TV movie 640

I D

Small size 320

Smaller size 160

Time-lapse movie

Exit

Frame intvl

30s

5m 10m 30m

Exit

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The Movie Menu

B Time-Lapse Movie

• Flash mode (A 30), focus mode (A 33), and exposure compensation (A 34) cannot be adjusted

after the first picture is shot. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins.

• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62A (available sepa rately from N ikon) ( A136). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

• Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting during recording.

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In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by movie mode icons. To play a movie,

display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie

option (A 65) selected in shooting mode.

Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume. Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the

movie. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control at

the top of the monitor, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

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Pause

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

Pause playback. While paused, use the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k

is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while

k is pressed.

Resume playback.

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Pausing

Volume indicator

During playback

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Deleting Movie Files

Press l when being played back, when displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 28), or when selected in thumbnail (A 51) or thumbnail wheel (A 52) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose [Yes] and press k to delete the movie, or choose [No] and press k to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

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Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

1 Rotate the mode dial to y.

2 Press d to display the scene menu, use the

multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and press k.

The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the way

down to start recording.

The AF lamp lights during recording. After about 30 seconds, the camera’s auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off.

See “Operations During Recording” (A 72) for more information.

Scene menu

Panorama assist

Voice recording

Image quality

Image size

Exit

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4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Operations During Recording

Pause indicator

File number

Length of recording

Progress indicator

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Time remaining

Index number

To Press Description

Reactivate the monitor

Pause/resume recording

If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate.

Press once to pause recording; AF lamp will blink.

During recording, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to create index. Camera can skip to any intended index

Create index*

during playback. Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers that follow are assigned in ascending order each time the multi selector is pressed, up to index

Voice Recordings

End recording

number 98.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio

player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

Playing Voice Recordings

1 Press c in the voice recording screen (A 71,

step 3).

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

sound file and press k.

The selected sound file will be played back.

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Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

Operations During Playback

Control icons

File number

Playback time

Progress indicator

Index

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Index :

Date and time of recording

Length of recording Index number

Volume

Use the zoom control to adjust audio playback volume. Use the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K

to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L

Voice Recordings

Skip to previous index

Skip to next index

Pause

End Q End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.

Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

Skip to previous index.

S Skip to next index.

OPPause playback.

The following operations can be performed while playback is paused: Resume playback.

Deleting Sound Files

Press l during playback or after selecting a sound file (use the multi selector). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose [Yes] and press k. To cancel deletion, choose [No] and press k.

Delete

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Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

1 Press d in the select sound file screen

(A 73, step 2).

2 Use the multi selector to choose the option

and press k.

q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card

r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory

3 Choose the copy option and press k.

[Selected files]: Proceed to step 4

[Copy all files]: Proceed to step 5

4 Choose the desired file.

Press the multi selector K to select the file (y). Press the multi selector K again to cancel the selection.

• Multiple files can be selected.

• Press k to finalize file selection.

Copy sound files

Exit

Camera to card

Selected files

Copy all files

Exit

Select sound files

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5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose [Yes] and press k.

Copying starts.

B Voice Recordings

The COOLPIX P5100 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P5100.

C [No sound file.] Message

If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when c is pressed (A 73, step 1), the message [No sound file.] will be displayed. Press d to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.

Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.

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Yellow

White

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting an Audio/Video Cable

When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 120) > [Video mode] (A 132).

Connecting to a Computer

When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Installing the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.

For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX P5100

Windows

Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional)

If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer (A 79).

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.9)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

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B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully-charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

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4 Turn on the camera.

Windows Vista/XP

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer] (Windows Vista) or [Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer] (Windows XP), and click [OK] (Windows XP only). To bypass this dialog in the future, check [Always do this for this device:] (Windows Vista), or [Always use this program for this action.] (Windows XP). Nikon Transfer will start.

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if [Yes] was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

B Connecting the USB Cable

Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

Connecting to a Computer

5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

For Users of Windows 2000 Professional

Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If your memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, the intended device must support the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.

• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog will be displayed. Select [Cancel], close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.

• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 75, 115, 119).

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Connecting to a Computer

D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files

• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures shot using the [Panorama assist] option in scene mode (A 41) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows

Open [All Programs] ([Programs] under Windows 2000) from the [Start] menu > [ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4] > [Panorama Maker 4].

Macintosh

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Open Applications by selecting [Applications] from the [Go] menu, and double-click the [Panorama Maker 4] icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 140) for more information.

Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Shoot pictures

Select pictures for printing

using [Print set] option (A 87)

Connect to printer (A 82)

Print pictures one at

a time (A 83)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

Print multiple pictures (A 84)

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully-charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera’s print set menu (A 87).

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Connecting to a Printer

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

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4 Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

Print selection

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B Connecting the USB Cable

Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Connecting to a Printer

Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 82), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector JK to choose the

desired picture and press k.

The command dial can also be used to choose the picture. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2 Choose [Copies] and press k.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4 Choose [Paper size] and press k.

5 Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu.

Print selection

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Paper size

Default

5 in

3.5

7 in

100

150mm A4

Exit

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Connecting to a Printer

6 Choose [Start print] and press k.

7 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

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PictBridge

Exit

Current print/total number of prints

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 82), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 When the print selection screen is displayed,

press d.

The print menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose [Paper size]

and press k.

To exit to the print menu, press d.

Print menu Print selection Print all image DPOF printing

Paper size

Exit

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Printing 002/004

Cancel

3 Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu.

Paper size

Default

3.5

100

Exit

5 in

7 in. 150mm A4

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4 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or

[DPOF printing] and press k.

Print selection

Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. The command dial can also be used to choose the pictures. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

Print menu

Print selection

Print all image DPOF printing Paper size

Exit

Back

Print selection

010 prints

Start print

Cancel

Exit

Print all images

018

prints

Start print

Cancel

Exit

10Print selection

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Connecting to a Printer

DPOF printing

Print pictures for which a print order was created in [Print set] (A 87). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

To view the current print order, choose [View images] and press k. To print pictures, press k again.

DPOF printing

View images

Exit

View images

010 prints

Start print

Cancel

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5 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

Back

Printing 002/010

Current print/total number of prints

C Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the current printer), [3.5 × 5 in.], [5 × 7 in.], [100 × 150mm], [4 × 6 in.], [8 × 10 in.], [Letter], [A3], and [A4]. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu.

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Nikon COOLPIX P5100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

For Your Safety

WARNINGS

Notices

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Manual

Information and Precautions

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

The Monitor

Shooting

Playback

Basic Operations

The Mode Dial

The Multi Selector

Help Displays

Attaching the Camera Strap

First Steps

Charging the Battery

Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

Inserting Memory Cards

Removing Memory Cards

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Viewfinder

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Using the Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

Shooting with the Self-timer

Choosing a Focus Mode

Setting the Focus Mode

Exposure Compensation

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Setting the Scene Mode

Features

Anti-shake Mode

Shooting in Anti-shake Mode

High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

P, S, A and M modes

Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes

Shooting in P (Programmed Auto)

Shooting in S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

Shooting in A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

Shooting in M (Manual)

More on Playback

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Editing Pictures

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

Viewing Pictures by Date

Movies

Recording Movies

The Movie Menu

Selecting Movie Options

Auto-focus Mode

Time-Lapse Movies

Movie Playback

Deleting Movie Files

Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

Deleting Sound Files

Copying Voice Recordings

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Connecting to a TV