Nikon COOLPIX P600 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Confirming the Package Contents 3 First Steps 6 Shooting and Playback 15 Using ViewNX 2 21 Other Functions 26 For Your Safety 34

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P600 digital camera. This guide introduces the

An Important Notice about Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, such as battery chargers, batteries, charging AC adapters, AC adapters, and cables are certified by Nik on specifically for your Nikon COOLPIX camera and are engineered and tested to o perate within the requirements of the electronic circuitry of our cameras. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES MAY DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND WILL VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Genuine Nikon accessories are available through your Nikon-authorized dealer.

procedures necessary for first time use of this camera. To ensure proper use, please read and th oroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety” (A34) before using the camera.

C Downloading the “Reference Manual”

Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference Manual can be downloa ded from the Nikon website.

http://nikonimglib.com/manual/

The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe website.

Nikon User Support

Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options.

Internet

Please visit the Nikon support home page, where you can:

• Search Nikon's continuously updated Knowledge Database for the latest technical suppor t information.

• Use “Ask Nikon a Question” to receive a prompt reply from a Nikon professional adviso r to your e-mail.

• Download the latest versions of Nikon software or firmware upd ates for your product, or register to receive e-mail notification for software or firmware updates.

For customers in the United States: www.nikontechusa.com For customers in Canada: help.nikon.ca (English), nikoncanada-fr.custhelp.com (Français) For customers in Mexico: nikon.com.mx/soporte For customers in Brazil: http://nikon.com.br

Telephone

Please call for technical support and other product assistance. Our professional advisers are s tanding by to help with your digital camera needs. For customers in the United States: 1-800-NIKON-UX (1-800-645-6689) For customers in Canada: 1-877-534-9910 For customers in Mexico: 001-888-565-5452 For customers in Brazil: 0800-886-4 566 (0800-88 NIKON)

Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

COOLPIX P600 Digital Camera

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

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• Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Warranty

* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or

region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase (A10).

NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory card”, is not provided.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP29

Charging AC Adapter

EH-71P*

(with cord)

USB Cable UC-E21

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Parts of the Camera

1 Power switch/power-on lamp 2 w (function) button 3 Mode dial 4 Flash 5 Shutter-release button 6 Zoom control

f : wide-angle

g : telephoto

h : thumbnail playback

i : playback zoom

j : help

7 Side zoom control 8 m (flash pop-up) button 9 Diopter adjustment control

10 Electronic viewfinder 11 x (monitor) button 12 s (display) button 13 b (e movie-record) button 14 Command dial 15 Monitor 16 Charge lamp

Flash lamp

17 c (playback) button 18 d (menu) button 19 l (delete) button 20 k (apply selection) button 21 Rotary multi selector

(multi selector)

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Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

The orientation and tilt of the monitor can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking self-portraits. For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing out (3).

When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing inward to prevent scratches or contamination.

B Notes About the Monitor

When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and turn slowly within the monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.

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First Steps

Attach the strap at two places.

Step 1 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens

Cap

Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP29 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.

B Lens Cap

• At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.

• Do not attach anything other than the lens cap to the lens.

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Step 2 Insert the Battery and the Memory Card

Battery latch

2.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

2.2 Insert the battery.

• Push the orange battery latch in the

direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

• The battery locks into place when inserted correctly.

Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.

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2.3 Insert the memory card.

Memory card slot

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

Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction

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

2.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

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Removing the Battery and the Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

Removing the Battery

• Move the battery latch in the direction

indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2).

Removing the Memory Card

• Gently push the memory card into the

camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

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Step 3 Charge the Battery

Charge lamp

Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

3.1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter.

If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the

country or region in which the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the charging AC adapter.

3.2 Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then connect

the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

•

Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not inser t or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

B Notes

Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.

• When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

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3.3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical outlet

and then disconnect the USB cable.

C Turning On the Camera While the Battery is Charging

The camera does not turn on while the charging AC adapter is connected to it even when you press the power switch. Press and hold the c (playback) button to turn on the camera in playback mode and play back images. Shooting is not possible.

Step 4 Turn the Camera On

4.1 Open the monitor and remove the lens cap.

• See “Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor” (A5) for

more information.

• See “Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap” (A6) for more

information.

4.2 Press the power switch.

• The monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, press the

power switch again.

C The Auto Off Function

• If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for another 3 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A30).

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Step 5 Setting the Display Language, Date,

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

Select the item above*

Select the item below*

Apply selection

Select the item on the left/

Return display to the

previous screen

Rotary Multi Selector

* Items above or below can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi

selector.

and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to select the settings.

• If you exit without setting the date and

time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.

5.1 Use the multi selector

HI to selec t the desired language and press the k button.

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Language

Български Čeština Dansk Deutsch

English

Español

Cancel

5.2 Select Yes and press the k button.

Cancel

Yes

set date and time?

Choose time zone and

Time zone and date

5.3 Select your home time

zone and press the k button.

• To e nabl e day lig ht s aving

time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.

New York Toronto Lima

Back

5.4 Select the date format and press the

k button.

Date format

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

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5.5 Set the date and time, and press the

Date and time

k button.

• Select a field: Press JK (changes

between M, D, Y, h, and m).

• Edit the date and time: Press HI.

Date and time can also be changed by rotating the multi selector or command dial.

• Confirm the setting: Select the m field and press the k button.

mhYDM

15201405 15 10

Edit

5.6 Select Ye s and press the k button.

• When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode.

Date and time

OK?

Yes

15:1005/15/2014

C Imprinting the Date on Images While Taking Images

After setting the date and time, press the d button to display the z (setup) menu and set Print date setting (A30).

• Use the rotary multi selector to select and set menu options.

• Press the d button to exit the menu.

C Changing the Current Date, Time, or Language

Press the d button to display the z (setup) menu and set Language or Time zone and date (A31).

The next step explains basic shooting operations using A (auto) mode.

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Shooting and Playback

* When data is recorded to the internal memory, C is displayed.

1/2 50

F5. 6

840

25m 0s

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining*

Step 1 Rotate the Mode Dial and Align the A

(auto) Icon to the Mark

Step 2 Check the Battery Level and the Number

of Exposures Remaining

25m 0s

F5.6

25m 0s

840

1/250

Battery level indicator

Display Description

b The battery level is high. B The battery level is low.

Battery exhausted.

The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the battery.

Shooting and Playback

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