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1. Using GPS Starting GPS Data Recording Changing the GPS Settings GPS Options Menu General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Reference Section Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Panorama Assist Using 3D Photography P S A M Modes P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto or A Aperture priority auto M Manual Mode Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode SQQUBHEE jo iinataannduccaniemamionindunernnduiauadadunwanwiannanaaiieiee Playing Images in a Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Editing Still Images Editing Features E Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast f l Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones Q Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Bm Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Black Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures 8 Crop Creating a Cropped Copy Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images ona TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Individual Images i Printing Multiple IMaQes ecessessessesesseusessisestieeinsieeiietnstinetiesiesinetnstietintenetinseinenetnee uonnponu xiii Table of Contents Editing MOViE
2. UO IasS 9U 1 4J Y m Notes on Black Border A part of the picture equivalent to the thickness of the black border is cut off because the black border overlaps the picture e When a picture with a black border is printed using a printer s borderless print function the black border may not be printed More Information See File and Folder Names 88898 for more information 65621 uolDas 9U 1 4 Y Editing Still Images Crop Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when MM 4 is displayed with playback zoom C1135 enabled Cropped copies are stored as separate files 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping L135 2 Refine copy composition Rotate the zoom control toward T Q or W E to adjust the zoom ratio Press the multi selector A W lt or P to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible on the monitor 3 Press the MENU button 4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the button e Anew cropped copy is created e To cancel choose No and press the button Image Size The narrower the cropping range the smaller the size amount of pixels of the cropped picture copy When the image size setting is resized to 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 by cropping a black frame appears around the picture during playback and the EE small picture icon is displayed on the left
3. 3 Press A or W to select Yes and press the button e Deleted images cannot be recovered e To cancel press amp or W to select No and press the button vV Notes on Deletion e Deleted images cannot be recovered Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them e Protected images cannot be deleted C1183 Deleting Images in a Sequence e When images are taken with continuous shooting each series of images is treated as a group pictures in a sequence and only the group s key picture is displayed in the default setting 65813 e When you press the ff button during key picture playback all images in the key picture s sequence can be deleted 68614 e To delete each picture in a sequence before pressing the ff button press the button to display each image in the sequence individually Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode 36 When using shooting mode press the jj button to delete the last image that was saved Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector lt or P to select an Eire pee image to be deleted and then press A to z display 7 e To cancel the selection press W to remove 7 Rotate the zoom control A31 toward T Q to switch back to full frame playback or W EF to display thumbnails Add f to all images that you want to delete and then press the button to apply the selection
4. 11 10 Location Midway Samoa Hawaii Tahiti Alaska Anchorage PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver MST MDT Denver Phoenix CST CDT Chicago Houston Mexico City EST EDT New York Toronto Lima Caracas Manaus Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Fernando de Noronha Azores London Casablanca UTC 1 2 Location Madrid Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Ankara Moscow Nairobi Riyadh Kuwait Manama Abu Dhabi Dubai Islamabad Karachi New Delhi Colombo Dhaka Bangkok Jakarta Beijing Hong Kong Singapore Tokyo Seoul Sydney Guam New Caledonia Auckland Fiji UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 65877 The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the MENU button gt tab A13 gt Monitor settings Option On defau after shoo Off Pictur Image review Brightness default se View hide framing grid Off defau View hide histograms Off defau uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Description setting Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately ing and the monitor display returns to shooting screen e is not displayed immediately after shooting Choose from five settings to select the monitor brightness The ing is 3 On A boxed guide for framing is displayed t setting A boxed guide for framing is not displayed On Histograms are displayed in the shooting mode even when the exposure compensation is not being set 9 74 t
5. Before taking the camera with GPS function overseas for travel consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use For example you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off e The GPS may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighbouring countries GPS Reception Indicator GPS reception can be checked on the shooting screen GPS reception Bg Signals are being received from four or more satellites and determine position Position information is recorded on the image E a 86 Signals are being received from three satellites and determine ba position Position information is recorded on the image amp Signals are being received from the satellite but positioning is Tae not possible The position information is not recorded on the 25m Os KORWE mage t 8403 Signals cannot be received from the satellite and positioning is not possible The position information is not recorded on the image Pictures with Recorded Position Information e The amp icon is displayed during playback for images which have the position information recorded 10 e Position information recorded on a picture can be checked on a map with ViewNX 2 after transferring the image to a computer 1191 e The actual p
6. e When Fixed range auto is selected the w icon and the maximum ISO sensitivity value are displayed m Notes on ISO Sensitivity In M Manual mode ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100 if Auto or Fixed range auto is selected e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information 65845 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to P S or A gt MENU button gt P S or A tab 1113 gt Exposure bracketing The exposure brightness can be changed automatically during continuous shooting This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness Option 0 3 Off default setting When exposure bracketing shooting C118 When Off displayed uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Camera va pressed al pressed al hree sho pressed al Description ries exposure by 0 0 3 and 0 3 over next three shots The hree shots are taken in sequence when the shutter release button is the way Camera varies exposure by 0 0 7 and 0 7 over next three shots The hree shots are taken in sequence when the shutter release button is the way Camera varies exposure by 0 1 0 and 1 0 over next three shots The s are taken in sequence when the shutter release button is the way Exposure bracketing is not performed is enabled t
7. Monitor Use a blower to remove dust dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment wipe off any sand dust or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty Body Do not use volatile organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner chemical detergents anticorrosive agents or anti fogging agents Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in any of the following locations e Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e Exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F e Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60 To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again Be sure to read and follow the warnings given in The Battery amp 3 of Caring for the Products to store the battery O6 If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Refer to the page numbers in the right most column for more
8. UOJD 2U 1 4J Y m Notes on Updating A GPS File e The A GPS file is disabled when a position is determined for the first time after the camera is purchased The A GPS file becomes active from the second operation for determining a location e The validity period of the A GPS file can be checked on the update screen If the validity period has expired it is displayed in gray e Once the validity period of the A GPS file has expired tracking of the position information will not become faster Updating of the A GPS file before using the GPS feature is recommended 65870 GPS Setting Menu Create Log Record the log of moving information Press the MENU button gt GPS setting tab 1113 gt Create log When log recording starts the measured tracking information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval e Itis not possible to use the log data by simply recording it To use the data 1 select End log and save it ina memory card Use the multi selector to select Start log and press the O button e Before selecting Start log select Log interval and press the button to select the intervals of log recording The default setting is 15 s Select the duration that the log will be recorded and press the O button e Log recording starts e The log data is recorded at the interval set for the Log interval until the preset time is reached is displayed on the sc
9. determine exposure The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in pictures to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same C0158 Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the shutter speed and aperture value Command dia Multi selector Aperture Shutter speed value Shutter speed L183 Aperture value Q158 Programmed auto Automatically adjusted flexible program is enabled by the C59 command dial Shutter priority auto L159 Adjusted by the command dial Automatically adjusted Aperture priority Adjusted by the command dial auto Q59 Manual C059 The setting method of the flexible program shutter speed and aperture value can be changed using the Toggle Av Tv selection in the setup menu 11108 Exposure mode Automatically adjusted Adjusted by the multi selector Adjusted by the multi selector saunjea 4 Buljooyus 57 saunyea4 Bulyooys 58 P S A M Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster Slower 1 1000 s 1 30s Adjusting the Aperture Value Larger aperture Smaller aperture Small f number Large f number 3 8 3 Aperture and Zoom The aperture value f number indicates the lens brightness Large apertures expressed by small f numbers let more light into th
10. B D Lighting brightening dark portions of an image mo When this feature is enabled the camera detects faces i Skin softening in pictures taken and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones Apply a variety of effects using digital filter The Q Filter effects 3 available effects are Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect and Painting When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card the print order function can be used to select which images are printed and how many copies of each image are printed Images saved in the internal memory or on a memory gt Bi Slide show card are played back in an automatic slide show eee On Protect faces images and movies from accidental amp 58 Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed in playback mode amp Print order saunyeay yeqhe d fl Rotate image 4 6660 Create a small copy of the picture taken This feature is Ea Small picture 3 useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or 68820 e mail attachments Use the camera s microphone to record voice memos amp Voice memo 3 and attach them to the picture taken Playback and 6661 deletion of voice memos can also be performed Copy images between the internal memory and a Ea Copy memory card This function can also be used to copy 68862 movies Black border 3 Create a new picture surrounded by a black border O21 88 Features Available
11. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed 2 When recording a single movie the maximum recording time is 4 GB or 29 minutes even when there is enough free space on the memory card O17 X pu pue SaON Je21UY2 L X pu pue SaJON Je21UY2 L Specifications Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions W x Hx D Weight Rechargeable lithium ion battery DC 3 7 V 1100 mAh 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Approx 36 x 54 x 8 mm 1 4 x 2 1 x 0 3 in excluding projections Approx 30 g 1 1 oz excluding terminal cover Charging AC Adapter EH 69P Rated input Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions W x Hx D Weight m Specifications AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 068 0 042 A DC 5 0 V 550 mA 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Approx 55 x 22 x 54 mm 2 2 x 0 9 x 2 2 in excluding plug adapter For Argentina Approx 55 x 59 x 63 mm 2 2 x 24 x 2 5 in For Korea Approx 55 x 59 x 66 5 mm 2 2 x 2 4 x 2 7 in Approx 55 g 2 0 oz excluding plug adapter For Argentina and Korea Approx 80 g 2 9 oz e Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain e The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice Supported Standards e DCF Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to
12. E 1 250 J Enka 25m Os F56 l 8401 The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing SCENE gt Mi 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 e The camera focuses at the center area of the frame e The camera captures up to ten images while the shutter release button is pressed all the way and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved BSS Best Shot Selector 4161 SCENE gt 3 Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks e The camera focuses at infinity e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus indicator C18 always lights in green SCENE gt Black and white copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print e The camera focuses at the center area of the frame e When shooting nearby object shoot with amp macro close up in the focus mode Q72 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures On the screen that is displayed when 2 Panorama scene mode is selected select B Easy panorama or I Panorama assist e Easy panorama default setting Shoots pan
13. More Information See Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed 41114 for more information 41 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode Settings u e Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Q165 vary with scene mode See List of the Default Settings L175 for more information e Functions that can be set using the MENU button The image quality and image size can be set Q77 Characteristics of Each Scene e Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with A indicated Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu Q108 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera e For scene modes that use the flash be sure to press the flash pop up button to raise the flash before shooting L166 Night landscape Use this mode to capture the atmosphere of night landscapes Press the MENU button to select Hand held or Tripod in Night landscape saiunyea4 Bulyooys Hand held default setting This enables you to shoot with the minimum of camera shake and noise even when holding the camera by hand The amp icon is displayed on the shooting screen When the shutter release button is pressed all the way pictures are shot continuously and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture Once the shutter release button is pressed all the way hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is displayed After t
14. Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Reset all When Reset is selected the camera settings are restored to the default values Pop up Menu Option Flash mode C1166 Self timer L169 Smile timer Q70 Focus mode L1 72 Exposure compensation Q74 Shooting in the Scene Mode Option Scene menu L141 Night portrait 1147 Close up Q249 Hue adjustment in Food mode 1150 Panorama C1151 Pet portrait Q152 Night Landscape Menu Option Night landscape 1142 65894 Default value Auto OFF Autofocus 0 0 Default value Scene auto selector Tripod Single shot Center Normal 180 in Easy panorama Pet portrait auto release ON Continuous Continuous Default value Hand held Landscape Menu Option Landscape Q243 Backlighting Menu Option HDR C1144 Special Effects Menu Option Special effects Q155 Shooting Menu Option Image quality L177 Image size L178 Picture Control 68833 White balance 69838 Fine adjustment in white balance 68838 Metering 69840 Continuous 49641 Intvl timer shooting 6943 ISO sensitivity 68645 Minimum shutter speed 68645 Exposure bracketing 4846 AF area mode 68847 Autofocus mode 48851 Flash exp comp 68652 Noise reduction filter 69652 Active D Lighting 6953 Zoom memory 6954 Startup zoom position 68654 Movie Menu Option Movie options 68664 Autofocus mode 6 868 The Setup Men
15. Smile timer 21170 43 Flash mode 1166 wmo a O10 LH10s 2s 5 OFF pe 4E 4 Exposure Focus mode 1172 compensation 1174 AP LAF a ry ry MF Exposure compensation Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows e See List of the Default Settings Q75 for more information on the default settings in each shooting mode mnaita a eae EFFECTS P S A M U Flash mode 1166 Self timer L169 Yd Smile timer L170 Ea Vv Focus mode 1172 SY gt Exposure compensation 2 1 The setting varies with scene mode or special effects See List of the Default Settings C175 for more information 2 When the shooting mode is M exposure compensation cannot be used sainjea 4 Buljooyus 65 saunyea4 Buljooys 66 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash Flash Modes You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions 1 Press the flash pop up button to raise the flash e When the flash is lowered the flash mode is fixed at off Press A flash mode on the multi selector Use the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the button See Available Flash Modes Q167 for more information If the button is not pressed within a few seconds the selecti
16. e A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor yoeqhe g pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 37 38 Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode By referring to this information you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture Programmed auto saunjea4 buljoous Shooting menu Image size et Picture Control at Custom Picture Control White balance AUTO Metering Continuous Ec p 39 Shooting Features Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject e When the camera detects the main subject it focuses on that subject Target finding AF e The camera has nine focus areas and if it does not detect the main subject it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera See Using the Target Finding AF C1184 for more information Changing amp Auto Mode Settings e See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C1165 for more information on flash mode 1166 self timer C169 smile timer 1170 focus mo
17. e Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama Panorama assist or 3D photography When Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Continuous 6 841 in the shooting menu During movie recording Dates imprinted with an Image size 1178 setting of 8 640x480 may be difficult to read Set the image size to 2 1600x1200 or higher e The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu s Time zone and date option C126 6875 UO IaS 9U 1 4 Y Print Date and Print Order When printing from DPOF compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and shooting information the date and information can be printed on pictures without the date and time being imprinted on them with Print date using options in the Print order menu 68855 65879 The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the MENU button gt tab Q13 gt Vibration reduction Option Description Compensate camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting at the telephoto zoom position or slow shutter speed Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as well as when shooting still images The camera automatically detects the panning direction and only compensates for vibration caused by camera shake When the camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction only reduces vertical shake If the camera is pa
18. v Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order menu shooting date and shooting information can be printed on pictures when a DPOF compatible amp 18 printer which supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer via the included USB cable for DPOF printing 68830 Date and Info are reset each time the Print order menu is displayed The date and time printed on the picture are the same as those set on the camera when the picture was taken The date and time printed using this option are not affected if the camera s Time zone and date setting is changed from the setup menu after the pictures are taken Deleting All Print Orders In step 1 of the print order procedure 48655 choose Delete print order and press the button to delete the print orders for all pictures Print Date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting by using Print date 6879 in the setup menu This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time Only the date and time of print date on the pictures are printed even if Print order is enabled with the date selected in the print order screen More Information See Printing Images of Size 1 1 4179 for more information 67656
19. 4J Y 65889 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y The Setup Menu Toggle Av Tv Selection Press the MENU button gt tab 1113 gt Toggle Av Tv selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program shutter speed or aperture value e This feature can be used when shooting mode is set to P S A M or U Description Option Do not toggle selection Use the command dial to set the flexible program or shutter default setting speed and the multi selector to set the aperture value Use the multi selector to set the flexible program or shutter Toggle selection 99 speed and the command dial to set the aperture value Reset File Numbering Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Reset file numbering When Yes is selected the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset 68898 After resetting a new folder is created and the file number for the next picture taken starts from 0001 m Note on Reset File Numbering Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory memory card 68885 6890 The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the MENU button gt tab 1113 gt Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection C85 in the following shooting modes Inthe following scene modes Scene auto selector L145
20. 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 uonnponu Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Disposing of Data Storage Devices Plea
21. 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 loss of data or damage to the memory card Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover to remove the battery or memory card Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter xX pu pue s J0 Je21UY2 L Xapu pue saJON Je21UY2 L Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end To remove fingerprints oily substances or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower carefully wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges Do not wipe the lens forcibly or with a hard material Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage or trouble If this fails clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Lens viewfinder Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints oily substances or other stains carefully wipe the monitor with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth Do not wipe the monitor forcibly or with a hard material Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage or trouble
22. More Information See 6818 File and Folder Names 8898 for more information Editing Still Images Q Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Select a picture Q234 gt MENU button 1113 gt Filter effects Option Description Keep only the selected image color and make other colors Selectivecslor black and white Produce star like rays of light that radiate outward from bright Cross screen objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights Suitable for night scenes Create images that look like they were shot with a fisheye lens Fisheye y Suitable for pictures shot in macro mode Create images that look like close up photos of a diorama Miniature effect Suitable for pictures shot while looking down from a high location with the main subject near the center of the frame Painting Create images with the ambience of paintings 1 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the Filter effects filter effect type and press the button When Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect or ae Painting is selected proceed to step 3 Miniature effect Painting 2 Adjust the effect and press the button Selective color Press A or W to select the color to keep a T o 3 a m wn fa 6 5 6819 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Editing Still Images 3 Confirm the result and press the button PEIB SPE ek Preview gt e Anew edited copy is created e T
23. Movie Options Display the shooting screen gt MENU button gt Movie tab 1113 gt Movie options You can choose the type of movie to shoot The camera can record normal speed movies and HS high speed movies 68866 which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion The larger the image size and bit rate the higher the image quality however the file size also becomes larger Normal Speed Movies Option Description siki HD 1080p ovies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded 1920x1080 e Movie bitrate 18 8 Mbps default setting e Frame rate 30 frames per second ovies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded isikm HD 1080p 1920x1080 e Movie bitrate 12 6 Mbps e Frame rate 30 frames per second ovies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded 720km HD 720p 1280x720 e Movie bitrate 8 4 Mbps e Frame rate 30 frames per second ovies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded t is one of the formats supported by Apple Inc e Movie bitrate 20 8 Mbps e Frame rate 30 frames per second i iFrame 540 960x540 When using the camera s internal memory for recording the movie recording may end unexpectedly depending on the composition of the image Using a memory card Class 6 or higher is recommended when recording important movies uolDas 9U 1 4J Y fis Movies with an aspect ratio of 4 3 are recorded VGAgm VGA 640x480 e Movie bitrate 2 9 Mbps e Frame rate 30
24. Picture Control 5 Custom Picture Control White balance AUTO Metering S amp S Continuous E Select P S A M mode gt MENU button gt P S A M tab A13 Option Set the image quality to be recorded compression ratio QA77 The default setting of image quality is Normal Image quality This setting is also applied to other shooting modes except for shooting mode U or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography Set the image size to be recorded 78 The default magee setting is 64 4608x3456 This setting is also applied to 9 other shooting modes except for shooting mode U or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography Picture Control Change the settings for image recording according to the COOLPIX Picture shooting scene or your preferences The default setting is Control Standard Custom Picture Allow you to store the customized settings based in Control COOLPIX Picture Control which can set picture editing COOLPIX Custom options for recording images according to the shooting Picture Control 60 scene or your preferences Option White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exposure bracketing AF area mode P S A M Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye Although Auto normal default setting can be used under most types of lighting you can apply the white balan
25. force when connecting the cable to the camera When disconnecting the cable do not pull the plug at an angle e Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Charge lamp Electrical outlet i USB Cable UC E6 included e When charging starts the charge lamp flashes slowly in green e About four hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery e When the battery has been completely charged the charge lamp turns off e See Understanding the Charge Lamp C1121 for more information Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable e When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter the camera cannot be turned on Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly green The battery is charging The battery is not charging When charging is complete the On charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off e The ambient temperature is not suited to charging Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Flashes quickly green The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected or there is a problem with the battery Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again or change the battery m Notes on Charging AC Adapter e Be sure t
26. memory card The deleted data cannot be recovered Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory remove the memory card from the camera The Format memory option is displayed on the setup menu Formatting Memory Cards When a memory card is inserted in the camera the memory card can be formatted The Format card option is displayed on the setup menu m Formatting Internal Memory and Memory card e Do not turn off the camera or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera be sure to format it with this camera Language 2 Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Language S a oO Choose one of 29 languages for displaying the camera menus and messages e tina Czech Nederlands Dutch T rk e Turkish S Dansk Danish Norsk Norwegian Yk painepka Ukrainian Deutsch German Polski Polish aF Arabic a default A Brazilian Simplified P R English setting orrugues eh Portuguese Rikt Chinese 2 F A Traditional Espa ol Spanish Portugu s PT Portuguese E ppd Chinese EAAnvika Greek Pyccxun Russian Aas Japanese Frangais French Romana Romanian a Korean Indonesia Indonesian Suomi Finnish munina Thai Italiano Italian Svenska Swedish Red Hindi Magyar Hungarian Ti ng Vi t Vietnamese 69685
27. side of the monitor Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation Use the Rotate image option 68860 to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation After cropping the picture rotate the cropped picture back to tall orientation The picture displayed in tall orientation can be cropped by zooming in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear The cropped picture is displayed in landscape orientation More Information See File and Folder Names 88898 for more information 65622 Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures 1 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When connecting using the included audio video cable e Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack on the TV and the red and white plugs to the audio in jacks Yellow White Red 000 gt When connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable e Connect the plug to the HDMI input connector on the TV i To the HDMI input connector gt Type C ooo UO D9S 39U93194 Y 66 23 uoldas 9U 1 4J Y Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV 3 Tune the television to the
28. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Edit and Custom Picture Control Se save and press the button Delete 2 Choose the original COOLPIX Picture Control 68834 to be edited and press the button 3 Press A or W to highlight the desired setting and press or P to choose a value 69834 e The options are the same as those for adjusting the COOLPIX Picture Control Press the button to display the Save as screen To change the values to the default setting select Reset and press the button 4 Choose the registration destination and press evens the button mt Custom 2 e The COOLPIX Custom Picture Control is registered Custom 1 or Custom 2 can be selected from the Picture Control and Custom Picture Control selection screen after registration Deleting COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls Select Delete in step 1 of Creating COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls to delete a registered Custom Picture Control a T 2 o 3 a m wn fa a 6 5 656 37 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode White Balance Adjusting Hue Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 11113 gt White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the sh
29. 100 240 V 50 60 Hz electrical outlets When using in other countries use a plug adapter commercially available as necessary For more information about plug adapters consult your travel agency e Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH 69P or USB AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera O4 Caring for the Products The Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards See Approved Memory Cards 1123 Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card Do not format the memory card using a computer When a memory card that has been used in another device is used for the first ime be sure to format it with this camera When anew memory card is used it is recommended to format it with this camera first Formatting permanently deletes all data in the memory card Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting f the error message Card is not formatted Format card is displayed when you insert a memory card into this camera the memory card must be formatted If he memory card contains images you wish to keep select No and save those images on your computer before formatting the memory card To format the card select Yes and press the button
30. 20 21 11 D gt playback button 11 34 Rotary multi selector multi seleto ssioisucosiisieim 12 a apply selection button ou eee 12 MENU menu button 15 T delete button 16 Tripod socket Battery chamber Memory Card slot COVER seuss 18 22 18 Cover lath eaa 18 22 19 Memory Card SlOt eesssccsscesnteceeseesseeee 22 20 Battery lato hannan 18 19 21 Battery CAMDET ecessecsscesesueenseseeiees 18 suol e1adQ Iseg pue eiatue gt ay Jo sed suoljesado dISeg pue eBWeD 24 JO Seg Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Mode dial Zoom control Rotary multi selector Command dial MENU menu button Shutter release button Fn FUNC button Playback button Delete button H movie record button Change the shooting mode Rotate toward T Q telephoto zoom position to zoom in and rotate toward W G3 wide angle position to zoom out See Using the Rotary Multi Selector for more information Set the flexible program during shooting mode P or shutter speed during shooting modes or M Display and hide the menu When pressed halfway i e if you stop pressing when you feel resistance slightly Set focus and exposure When pressed all the way i e if you press he button all the way down Release the shutter Display the setting menu of pre assigned function Play back images Delete the last image that wa
31. 88 69661 Volume 100 Ww Welcome screen 108 68874 White balance 61 68638 Wide 31 Z Zoom 31 Zoom control 4 5 31 Zoom memory 62 68654 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CE NIKON CORPORATION FX2A01 11 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MM18911 01
32. AF assist illuminator does not light The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is dim Auto default setting Off Digital Zoom Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Digital zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom Option Description When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating and holding the zoom control toward T Q On default setting triggers the digital zoom Q931 Off The digital zoom is not activated m Notes on Digital Zoom When the digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses at the center of the frame e The digital zoom cannot be used when Scene auto selector Portrait Night portrait Easy panorama in Panorama Pet portrait or 3D photography is selected in scene mode e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information e When the digital zoom is in effect Metering is set to Center weighted or Spot 65882 The Setup Menu Assign Side Zoom Control Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Assign side zoom control Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is used Option Zoom default setting Manual focus Snap back zoom Description When shooting use the side zoom control C31 to adjust the zoom When the focus mode is set to MF manual focus use the side zoom c
33. D Lighting copies can be recognized by the Ba icon displayed in playback mode NORMS 4 1324 More Information See File and Folder Names 48898 for more information UO IaS 9U 1 4 Y 65817 Editing Still Images 1 Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones Select a picture Q234 gt MENU button 1113 gt E Skin softening 1 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y vV Depending on conditions such as the direction the subject is facing or the brightness of the face Press the multi selector A or W to choose the setting level and press the button e A confirmation screen is displayed and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening e To cancel press lt Skin softening Confirm the results Up to 12 faces in order of proximity to the center of the frame can be enhanced When multiple faces are edited using skin softening use the multi selector lt or P to switch the face that is displayed To adjust the extent of skin softening press the MENU button and return to step 1 To create a copy edited with skin softening press the button Copies created by editing with skin softening can be recognized by the icon displayed in playback mode Notes on Skin Softening the face may not be detected properly or the desired effect may not be achieved Ifo faces are detected in the image a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu
34. Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter release button If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame More Information See Autofocus Q133 for more information sainjeay Buljoous 71 saunyea4 Bulyooys 72 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene 1 Press focus mode on the multi selector 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the button See Available Focus Modes 11173 for more information If the button is not pressed within a few seconds the selection will be canceled When AF autofocus is applied ANF is only displayed for a few seconds even if monitor indicators A115 are turned on Ele Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes AF Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm 1 ft 8 in or more or 1 5 m 5 ft or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position KA Macro close up Use for close ups of flowers or small objects How close you can be to the subject while shooting depends on the zoom position When the zoom position is set to a position where and the zoom indicator light in green the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 c
35. Menu Autofocus Mode Display the shooting screen gt MENU button gt Movie tab 1113 gt Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies 68864 Option Description AF S Single AF Lock on the focus when the movie record button is pressed default to start recording Select this option when the distance between the setting camera and the subject remains fairly consistent The camera focuses continuously during movie recording Suitable for shooting when the distance of between the camera and subject changes The operation sound when the camera focuses may be recorded Setting to Single AF is recommended if the sound is noticeable AF F Full time AF 6868 GPS Settings Press the MENU button gt GPS setting tab 1113 gt GPS options Option Description When set to On signals are being received from the GPS satellite and positioning starts 1102 e The default setting is Off Record GPS data Signals from the GPS satellite are used to set the date and time of the camera s internal clock only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS setting menu is set to On Check the positioning status before starting synchronize A memory card is used to update the A GPS assist GPS file Using the latest A GPS file can shorten the time needed for tracking of the position information See Updating the A GPS File 3870 for more inform
36. Portrait 11146 or Night portrait when Tripod is selected 11147 Shooting modes P S A M U when Face priority 69647 is selected for AF area mode Option Description The Did someone blink screen is displayed on the monitor if the camera detects that a human subject may have closed the eyes immediately after taking a picture using face detection The face of the human subject that may have closed his her eyes is framed by a yellow border You can check the picture taken and determine if you need to take the picture again On Off default setting The camera does not detect blinks The Did someone blink Screen e To zoom in the face for which blinking was detected rotate the zoom control toward T Q To return to full frame playback mode rotate the zoom control toward W E5 e When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes press or P during ga ow Jer playback zoom to display other faces Press the J button to delete the picture taken Press the button or the shutter release button to return to shooting screen e If no operations are performed for a few seconds the screen automatically returns to the shooting screen Did someone blink UO IAS 9U 1 4 Y m Note on Blink Warning This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information 65891 The Set
37. QuickTime Windows only Remove the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD from the CD ROM drive Using ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e Direct USB connection Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB Cable UC E6 The camera automatically turns on To transfer images that are saved in the camera s internal memory remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer e SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 When using Windows 7 eee a If the dialog shown at right is displayed i 0 follow the steps below to select Nikon o Dean am Transfer 2 Z 1 Under Import pictures and videos gt k EES click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File If the memory card contains a large number of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2
38. SO 100 SO 200 400 ISO 800 6 SO 3200 Hi 1 Con Con DB O C gt Ta inuous H inuous L BSS Pre shooting cache ulti shot 16 H 120 fps H 60 fps Continuous s n e 4 Burjoous Continuous Control range 4000 to 4000 to 8 40003 to 4 4000 to 8 4000 to 4 4000 to 2 74000 to 4000 to 40003 to s P S A mode M mode s s P S A mode s M mode 5 S 25 305 4000 to 1 30 s 4000 to 1 125 s 4000 to 1 60 s The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted depending on the continuous shooting setting C1180 In M mode the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100 The maximum shutter speed value varies depending on the aperture value The shutter speed becomes slower when the aperture value is smaller When the aperture value is set to f 3 largest aperture the shutter speed can be set to maximum 1 2000 second When the value is set to f 8 3 the shutter speed can be set to maximum 1 4000 second 83 saiunyea4 Bulyooys 84 The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode Q972 InP S A M or U mode an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode 61 in the shooting menu e The camera may be unable to focus on the subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected Q433 If the camera does not focus try pressing the shutter release button halfway
39. Sranan gorena a EE E N A R este Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Image Quality and Image Size Picture Control COOLPIX Picture Control Custom Picture Control COOLPIX Custom Picture Control White Balance Adjusting Hue Metering Continuous Shooting ISO Sensitivity Exposure Bracketing AF Area Mode Autofocus Mode Flash Exp Comp oise Reduction Filte Active D Lighting Save User Settings Reset User Settings Zoom Memory Startup Zoom Position The Playback Menu amp Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Gay Slide Show On Protect The Image Selection Screen fl Rotate Image amp Voice Memo E Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card OJ Sequence Display Options E Choose Key Picture The Movie Menu Movie Options Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Autofocus Mode GPS Setting Menu GPS Settings Create Log Record the log of moving information View Log uopon ponu xiv Table of Contents The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date Monitor Settings Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures Vibration Reduction Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom Assign Side Zoom Control Sound Settings Auto Off Format Memory Format Card Language TV Settings Fn Button Charge by Computer Toggl
40. TTele 31 Ei Thumbnail display 5 35 U User settings mode 63 W Wide 31 movie record button 96 JPG 69698 MOV 6898 MPO 6898 WAV 6698 Numerics 3D photography 53 A AC adapter 21 688100 Active D Lighting 62 68653 AF area mode 61 68847 AF assist 109 68882 AF mode 62 69651 AF access lamp 32 Aperture value 57 Aperture priority auto mode 57 6810 Assign side zoom control 109 68883 Audio video cable 90 68623 Audio video in jack 68823 Auto 67 Auto bracketing 61 68641 Auto off 109 68684 Auto with red eye reduction 67 Autofocus 68868 Autofocus mode 62 73 99 69651 6668 AV cable 90 68623 686100 B Backlighting 44 Battery 18 22 686100 Battery charger 686100 Battery level indicator 24 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 18 22 cy Beach amp 48 3 Best shot selector 61 68842 S Black and white copy Ld 50 z Black border 88 68621 T Blink warning 110 amp 91 2 BSS 61 68642 Button sound 109 68684 2 C x Calendar display 35 Charge by computer 110 amp 888 Charger 20 688100 Charging AC Adapter 688100 Choose key picture 89 68663 O19 X pu pue SaJON Je21UY2 L Index Close up 49 Command dial 4 5 Computer 90 Continuous 61 6641 Contrast 68635 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 60 0 637 COOLPIX Picture Control 60 68633 Create log 105 68871 Crop 68622 65631 Custom Picture Control 60 68837 D Date and time 26 68875 Daylight savin
41. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes except for shooting mode U or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information More Information See Number of Exposures Remaining 1179 for more information e See File and Folder Names 48898 for more information sainjea4 Buljooys 77 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size Display the shooting screen gt MENU button A13 gt Shooting menu gt Image size You can set the image size amount of pixels for pictures recorded The larger the image the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably grainy limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded Conversely small image sizes are suitable for pictures attached to e mails or used on web pages However printing small images in large print sizes results in the image turning grainy Options Description lem 4608x3456 Record pictures with finer detail than those shot at 81 3264x2448 1 default setting or 4 2272x1704 te 3264x2448 Good balance between file size and quality suitable in most 2272x1704 situations Smaller than 64 4608x3456 84 3264x2448 and 2m 1600x1200 4 2272x1704 for recording more pictures Record pictures suitable for display o
42. a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file 1 2 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted 100 Use the multi selector lt or gt to choose EA on the playback control and press the button e The movie editing screen is displayed Press A or W to choose Choose start point on the editing playback control Rotate the multi selector or press or P to adjust the start position e To cancel press amp or W to choose Back and press the button Press amp or W to choose Choose end point Rotate the multi selector or press lt or P to move the end point at the right end to the end position of the required section To check the playback of the movie in the specified range before saving it choose D gt Preview and press the button During preview playback the volume can be adjusted with the zoom control T W Use the multi a Ww ee 7m42s 1 Choose start point selector to fast forward or rewind To stop the preview playback press the button again After finishing the settings press A or W to choose 4 Save and press the button Choose Yes and press the button e The edited movie is saved To cancel the saving choose No 65631 UO IaS 9U 1 4 Y uolDas 9U 1 4J Y Editing Movies m Notes on Editing Movies Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camer
43. area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual 63 saunyea4 Buljooys 64 U User Setting Modes Saving Settings in U Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Rotate to P S A or M e Settings can be saved even if rotated to U the default settings of shooting mode P are saved when the camera is first purchased 2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings See 1163 for more information about the saved settings 3 Press the MENU button e The shooting menu is displayed 4 Use the multi selector to select Save user sheouna mend settings and press the button BPN Save user settings ol hs i Reset user settings Done screen is displayed and the current settings are oeno fra saved Startup zoom position 24 m Clock Battery If the internal clock battery 41127 is exhausted the settings saved in U will be reset Writing down any important setting is recommended Resetting for User Settings If Reset user settings is selected the settings that are saved in the user settings are reset as follows e Shooting mode P Programmed auto Zoom position maximum wide angle position Flash mode AUT0 auto Focus mode AF autofocus e Exposure compensation 0 0 e Shooting menu Same as the default setting for each item Press the multi selector A F V or P GA while shooting to operate the following functions X Self timer QA69
44. b Movie length ssssssssssssssssresessssseesessesere 100 Internal memory indicator essere 34 Easy panorama playback guide 6865 Sequence playback guide Movie playback guide 1 P is displayed when the shooting mode 2 Ahistogram is a graph showing the distribution of Shooting information Q115 Ci 5 6 NORM fee 17 ES Bale 12 16 Volume indicator u asseseessscccssssscseeeeese 88 100 Black border indicator esses 88 18 D Lighting CON winner 88 19 QUICK retouch ICON cessssssssssssseeensssnessee 88 Filter effects ICON esssssssssesesssensenseees 88 21 Small picture wccecssssssssssssennenee 88 68822 A Skin softening ICOM eesesntscsrteetetneeie 88 Sequence display 3D picture indicator A File number and type Folder name Shooting mode wees 29 28 Aperture value wsssssssssssensesesseesesnssenee 32 29 Shutter speed sssisisniiisenrini 32 30 Exposure compensation value 74 31 SO SENSITIVITY siiis 61 Current image number 32 otal number of IMAGES nussvs u 1 1 11 1 34 33 Histogram SCENE EA lsti fe EFFECTS or P is selected ones in the image The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axis shows the number of pixels Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation Shooting mode which is used for taking pictu
45. button Displaying the Location Information of a Picture Taken during Log Recording You can display the shooting location of an image latitude longitude and current location of the movement being tracked for creating a log by pressing the Fn button while a picture taken during log recording is displayed in the full frame playback mode after storing the log data in a memory card 105 106 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the setup menu Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist e See Using Menus the MENU Button 2113 for more information about using the camera s menus e For further details about each setting refer to The Setup Menu in the Reference Section 68874 dnjas exawie gt jesauay 107 General Camera Setup Press the MENU button gt setup tab 1113 From the menu screen select the tab to display the setup menu and then you can change the following mae Welcomescicen i Timezoneand date settings Monitor settings Print date OFF Vibration reduction wo Motion detection AF assist AUTO Select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on Select COOLPIX to Welcome screen display the COOLPIX logo Select Select an image to use a picture taken with the camera as the welcome screen The defa
46. cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature mM Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source or the Memory Card Do not remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being saved or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry amp 2 Caring for the Products m Notes on the Monitor onitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images on the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorized service representative The Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings of For Your Safety Avi to Dviii horoughly before using the battery Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced b
47. frames per second More Information See Maximum Movie Length C1198 for more information 65864 The Movie Menu HS Movies See Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie 68866 for more information Option Description 1 4 speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4 3 are recorded e Max movie length 7 min 15 s playback time 29 min e Movie bitrate 2 8 Mbps e Frame rate 120 frames per second Y HS 120 fps 640x480 1 2 speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded e Max movie length 14 min 30s playback time 29 min e Movie bitrate 8 3 Mbps e Frame rate 60 frames per second mmp 120 HS 60 fps 1280x720 2x speed fast motion movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded e Max movie length 29 min playback time 14 min 30 s e Movie bitrate 18 6 Mbps e Frame rate 15 frames per second iia HS 15 fps 1920x1080 The maximum movie length for a single movie is 30 seconds when it is saved in the internal memory e The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second As a variable bitrate VBR system has been adopted the movie bitrate varies automatically according to the subject so that more data is recorded per second for movies containing frequently moving subjects thus increasing movie file size UO IIS 9U 1 4J Y m Note on HS Movie Recording and Special Effects Mode Setting Vim HS 120 fps 640
48. image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting e Single shot default setting Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast When the shutter release button is pressed all the way one frame is taken e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator 8 always lights in green sainjeay Burjoous 43 s n e 4 Bulyooys 44 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes i Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject throwing features or details into shadow Press the MENU button to set HDR high dynamic range compositing using the HDR setting e When HDR is set to Off default setting The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow Shoot pictures with the flash raised The camera focuses at the center area of the frame Press the shutter release button all the way to shoot a single picture When HDR is set to Level 1 Level 3 Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame Select Level 1 when there is less difference between bright and dark areas and Level 3 when there is more difference between bright and dark areas The HDR icon is displayed on the shooting screen The camera focuses at the center area of the frame When the shutter release button is pressed all the way he camera shoots pictures continuously and saves the following two images No
49. in playback mode press the gt button 34 shutter release button or movie record button When menus are displayed press the MENU button 13 No picture can be En Battery is exhausted a 24 When the scene mode is Night portrait or fe Backlighting 47 44 with HDR set to Off raise the flash 66 When flash lamp flashes flash is charging 66 Cannot take 3D In some shooting conditions such as when the subject moves or pictures the subject is dark or low in contrast the second shot may not be taken or the 3D picture may not be saved Subject is too close to the camera Try shooting with macro 45 49 close up in the focus mode or Scene auto selector or 72 Close up scene mode The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not 33 Camera cannot perform well focus Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto 109 69882 Subject is not in focus area when shutter release button is 32 61 pressed halfway The focus mode is set to MF manual focus 72 Turn camera off and then on again 25 Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects with repeating patterns such as window blinds this is not a malfunction Colored stripes appear on the monitanwhan The colored stripes will not appear in captured images or S recorded movies However when using Continuous H 120 fps shooting or HS 120 fps 640x480 the colored stripes may be seen in the captured images and recorded movies Use flash 66 Piet resare
50. main subject it focuses on that subject See Using the Target Finding AF Pa Target finding AF Q84 for more information AF areas UO IasS 9U 1 4J Y m Notes on AF Area Mode When the digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF area mode option e In some rare cases of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected Q233 the subject may not be in focus e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 1180 for more information If the camera does not focus on the desired subject when using a feature that selects and focuses on the subject such as Target finding AF set AF area mode to Manual or Center and align the focus area with the desired subject You can also try using focus lock 1186 65849 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 1113 gt AF area mode Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on and the focus area will move and follow the subject 1 Rotate the multi selector to select amp Subject tracking and press the button Press the MENU button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen 2 Frame the subject
51. printer complies with the PictBridge standard When Auto is selected for Charge by computer it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed on the monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer v Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer e The battery cannot be charged nor can data be transferred when the camera is connected to a computer before the camera s display language and date and time have been set Q126 If the camera s clock battery Q127 has been exhausted the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer In this case use the Charging AC Adapter EH 69P C1120 to charge the battery and then set the camera s date and time f the camera is turned off charging will also stop f the computer enters sleep mode while charging charging will stop and the camera may be urned off When disconnecting the camera from the computer turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable t may take longer to charge the battery with connection to a computer than with charging using he Charging AC Adapter EH 69P Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging When the camera is c
52. seen in the saved picture will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting e The camera cannot record 3D movies e The two captured images are saved as a 3D picture MPO file consisting of the left and right eye images The first image the left eye image is also saved as a JPEG file See Using 3D Photography 6888 for more information m Note on 3D Photography The camera may be unable to take a second picture or save pictures taken depending on a variety of factors for example shooting a moving subject or a scene with low light or low contrast conditions v Viewing 3D Photography 3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor Only the left eye image is displayed during playback To view 3D pictures in 3D a 3D compatible TV or monitor is required 3D pictures can be played back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D compatible TV or monitor using a 3D compatible HDMI cable C1190 When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable set the following for the TV settings in the setup menu C1108 HDMI Auto default setting or 1080i HDMI 3D output On default setting When the camera is connected using an HDMI cable for playback it may take a while to switch the display between 3D pictures and non 3D pictures The images played back in 3D cannot be enlarged See the documentation included with your TV or monitor to perform settings of the TV or monitor m Note on Vi
53. settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene In scene auto selector mode the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting e To select a scene first rotate the mode dial to SCENE and press the MENU button Select the desired scene by pressing the multi selector A or W and then press the button Night landscape Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes Backlighting The flash fires when there is backlight to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow or use the HDR function to shoot when there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the same frame Note on the Flash When the flash is lowered the flash setting is fixed at off and is displayed at the top of the monitor In situations where a flash is needed such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit be sure to raise the flash L166 Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode e The functions of the multi selector A V or P A can be set See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C1165 for more information e Press the MENU button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode See Shooting Features Q139 for more information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting mode yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 1 Ready the camera e Keep your fingers hair st
54. several times or try focus lock Q186 or manual focus 6882 Using the Target Finding AF When AF area mode in auto mode or P S A M or U mode is set to Target finding AF the camera will adjust the focus during the following operations if you press the shutter release button halfway e When the camera detects the main subject it focuses on that subject When the subject is in focus the focus areas up to twelve areas that match up with the size of the subject will light in green When detecting a human face the camera focuses on it as a priority e The camera has nine focus areas and if it does not detect the main subject it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas light in green Focus area mM Notes on Target Finding AF e Depending on shooting conditions the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary e The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations When the image shown on the monitor is very dark or bright When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the monitor When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern When White balance is set to Preset manual Incandescent or FL 1 in F
55. steps to the focal length equivalent to 35mm 135 format of angle of view of the zoom lens that Zoom memory IFSRLIR advance Select On and press the button to display the screen for focal length selection Press the button to switch the On Off setting then press the multi selector gt to apply the selection When the camera is turned on the zoom position moves Startup zoom to the focal length equivalent to 35mm 135 format of position 2 angle of view of the zoom lens that is set in advance The default 1 The setting menu can also be Select the Fn button functio setting is 24mm displayed by pressing the Fn FUNC button during shooting n in the setup menu R1108 and then assign a setting menu to be displayed when the Fn FUNC button is pressed 2 This function cannot be set when using U mode More Information See Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed Q14 for more information Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously This feature may not be used in combination with certain features 1180 Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting User settings can be saved in U Shooting is possible in P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto A Aperture priority auto or M Manual Rotate the mode dial to U to retrieve the settings Fn saved in Save user settings See Saving Settings in U Mode Q64 for more informat
56. the GPS setup menu C1105 items ab Displays the setup menu where you can change general settings gt GA Playback mode 15 05 2012 15 30 a 0004 JPG Playback menu Quick retouch Eh D Lighting 3 Skin softening Filter effects amp Print order Slide show Tabs On Protect Playback menu tab Displays the settings available for the playback mode tab Displays the GPS setup menu 11105 items Y tab Displays the setup menu where you can change general settings suol e1adQ DIseg pue eiatue gt ay Jo sued suoljesado dISeg pue eaWeD aU JO Seg Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Py Image qualit NORM Image size i Picture Control B Custom Picture Control White balance Metering Continuous Press the rotary multi selector to highlight the tab Selecting Menu Items Shooting menu p Image quality NORM Image size E Picture Control En Custom Picture Control White balance Continuous B Press the rotary multi selector or W to select an item and then press P or the button shootingmenu g menu Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date OFF Vibration reduction w Y Motion detection O AF assist AUTO Press the rotary multi The selected menu is selector Aor V to selecta displayed tab and press the button or P Metering Center weighted
57. the subject moves or the composition changes iW Note on Multi shot 16 Banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured under lighting that flashes quickly at high speeds such as fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium vapor lighting m Notes on Continuous H It may take some time to save the images after shooting The amount of time it takes to finish saving the captured images depends on the number of images the write speed of the memory card etc e When ISO sensitivity increases noise may appear in captured images e Accurate exposure may not be achieved images may be overexposed in images captured on bright sunny days e Banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured under lighting that flashes quickly such as fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium vapor lighting 65842 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Pre shooting Cache When Pre shooting cache is selected shooting begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway for 0 5 seconds or longer and images captured before the shutter release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter release button is pressed all the way Up to five images can be saved in the pre shooting cache The current pre shooting cache setting is indicated by an icon when shooting C18 The pre shooting cache icon lights in green while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Z
58. turn it off manually Inside of the camera has become hot The camera turns off automatically Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled and then turn it on again Camera cannot focus e Refocus e Use focus lock Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete Wait until message clears from display automatically when recording is complete Write protect switch of the memory card is in lock position Slide the write protect switch to write position Write protect switch of Eye Fi card is in lock position Slide the write protect switch to write position UO IAS 9U 1 4J Y Error accessing Eye Fi card e Use an approved card e Check that the terminal is clean e Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted Error accessing memory card e Use an approved card e Check that the terminal is clean e Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted 656101 Error Messages Display Card is not formatted Format card Yes No Out of memory Image cannot be saved Unable to crea panorama oO Unable to crea panorama Pan the camera in one direction only D Unable to crea panorama Pan the camera more slowly D UOJD 9U 1 4J Y Failed to take second shot amp 102 Cause Solution Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera All data stored on the memory card is deleted
59. 4 a 0 bai DIR A NEAN WSO G Ga 7 R T 2 9 11 0 DR a i 15 43m a 2 a 1 3 5 1 meN i 0 m mma 0 Ne 0 P a i0 hrog ij mij 7 18 19 iil DATE DATES 20 vl 7 ata 23 stae 2 39 Feto a 30 w200 22 7 36 29 28 GAl20 10720160 ASI80l15 38 i OR 24 37 25 35 34 33 32 31 30 27 26 N Pe S els s felallas lala e e 9 4 4 Ca a fe a a 3 fe a D Focus mode Zoom indicator Focus indicator AE AF L indicator Zoom memory Flash mode Flash exp COMP Battery level indicator re Vibration reduction iCON s s 108 Eye Fi communication indicator seks ces 111 68893 Log display GPS reception oise reduction filter oise reduction burst otion detection icon View hide histograms Date not set indicator Print date wed Travel destination indicatot 108 ovie options normal speed movies X 99 ovie options HS movies ovie length mage quality mage size Easy panorama umber of exposures remaining still pictures 24 79 a24 nternal memory indicator Parts of the Camera Focus area for subject PACKING aes p Center weighted area EJ Spot metering area sa aA Shutter SPCC 57 Exposure indicator 38 ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation value 74 EQ Active D Lighting EE COOLPIX Picture Control PEJ White balance nm E
60. 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Calendar display mode 4 9 16 and 72 images per screen e You can view several images on one screen making it easy to find the image you want e You can change the number of images displayed e Rotate the multi selector or press A V lt or gt e When 72 images are displayed rotate the zoom c toward W E amp 3 T Q by rotating the zoom control to select an image and then press the button to display that image in full frame playback mode switch to calendar display ontrol toward W EF to While using calendar display mode rotate the multi selector or press V lt or to select a date and then press the butto captured on that day n to display the first image yoeqhe g pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 35 yoeqhe q pue Bunooys jo saiseg ay 1 Press the TI button to delete the 2 Press the multi selector A or W to select the image currently displayed on the monitor desired deletion method and press the X button Current image Only the current image is deleted If the key picture of a sequence is selected all images in Erase selected images the sequence are deleted All images Erase selected images Multiple images can be selected and deleted See Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Q37 for more information Allimages All images are deleted To exit without deleting press the MENU button
61. 80 pixels and when Continuous H 60 fps is selected Image size is fixed at L 1280x960 pixels When Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps Continuous H 60 fps or Multi shot 16 is selected for shooting ISO sensitivity is fixed at Auto e When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto and Active D Lighting is set to any mode other than Off the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is set to ISO 800 e When Active D Lighting is set to any mode other than Off for shooting 1600 3200 or Hi 1 in ISO sensitivity is not available Restricted function Setting White balance Picture Control Metering Continuous Exposure bracketing AF area mode Active D Lighting Print date mile ti C70 Autofocus mode A61 Cosi i Picture Control A60 Active D Lighting 62 Active D Lighting A62 Continuous 161 Exposure bracketing 61 f timer QA69 Smile imer Q70 Picture Control 60 Smile timer 70 cus mode 72 Smile timer Continuous C161 Ol Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Description When Monochrome is selected for shooting White balance is fixed at Auto normal When using Active D Lighting for shooting Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be adjusted Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D Lighting is set to any mode other than Off Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simultaneously Exposure brack
62. 89 saunyeay yeqhe d 90 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV computer or printer Before connecting the camera to an external device make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document USB audio video output connector lA n m HDMI mini connector Type C How to open the connector cover Insert the plug straight Viewing images ona TV 0823 You can view the camera s images and movies on a TV Connection method Connect the video and audio plugs of the included Audio Video Cable EG CP16 to the TV s input jacks Alternatively connect a commercially available HDMI cable Type C to the TV s HDMI input jack Viewing and organizing images on a computer 91 If you transfer images to a computer you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC E6 e Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD See 1193 for more information about using the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD and transferring images to a computer If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are connected di
63. Audio video output Specifications digital I O USB HDMI Mini Connector Type C HDMI output Receiver frequency WGS 84 Arabic Brazilian Por Traditional Czech Danish 1575 42 MHz C A code geodetic system uguese Chinese Simplified and Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese e One Rechargeab e Li ion Battery EN EL5 included e AC Adapter EH 62A available separately Approx 4 hours and Adapter EH 69P and 30 minutes when using Charging AC when no charge remains Still pictures Approx 240 shots Movies2 Approx 1h 10 min HD 1080p 1920x1080 1 4 ISO 1222 Approx 119 8 x 82 9 x 102 2 mm 4 8 x 3 3 x 4 1 in excluding projections Approx 555 g 1 Ib 3 6 oz including battery and SD memory card 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 85 and below no 104 F condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F 1 Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA standards for measuring the life of camera batteries Measured at 23 2 C 73 4 F zoom adjusted with each shot flash fired with every other shot image quality set to Normal image size set to 54 4608x3456
64. C1177 Picture Control COOLPIX Picture Control Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 1113 gt Picture Control Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or your preferences Sharpness contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail Types of COOLPIX Picture Control Option Description ra ay Standard processing for balanced results Recommended for ap setting most situations ra Neutral Minimal processing for natural results Choose for pictures that m will later be extensively processed or retouched Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect Choose for ya Vivid pictures that emphasize primary colors such as blue red and green ra Monochrome Take monochrome photographs such as in black and white or MC sepia Change to the setting for Custom 1 in COOLPIX Custom Picture va a m Custom 1 Control UO IIS 9U 1 4J Y Change to the setting for Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture 7 a Custom 2 Control Only displayed when the setting customized in Custom Picture Control 3837 has been registered The icon for the current setting other than Standard is displayed on the monitor A83 1 Notes on COOLPIX Picture Control e The COOLPIX Picture Control feature of the COOLPIX P510 cannot be used with other makes of cameras Capture NX Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 Picture Control feature e This feature may not be used i
65. E3 Press down halfway Press down fully i Images saved by Images saved by pressing halfway pressing all the way If the number of exposures remaining is less than six the pictures taken with the pre shooting cache are not recorded Before shooting check that there are six or more exposures remaining Interval Timer Shooting UO IaS 2U 1 4 Y Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 11113 gt Continuous Choose from 30 s 1 min 5 min or 10 min 1 Use the multi selector to select Intvl timer shooting for the Continuous setting and then press the D button Intvi timer shooting 30s 6843 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the O button e The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the selected interval 30 s 600 images 1 min 300 images 5 min 60 images 10 min 30 images 3 Press the MENU button e The camera returns to shooting screen Intvl timer shooting 4 Press the shutter release button all the wayto ay shoot the first picture and start interval timer aan shooting e The monitor is turned off and the power on lamp ie flashes between shots 25m 0s e The monitor reactivates automatically immediately Le before the next picture is shot 5 Press the shutter release button all the way again to finis
66. EJ Continuous shooting mode Backlighting HDR seme Exposure bracketing EA Hand held Tripod Self timer LYM Smile timer ts Pet portrait auto release susu D2 29 Aperture value ssssssssssosssossssssssssrsestsssesesese D Z Focus area for manual for center 32 49 50 61 Focus area for auto target finding AR sssets csteactarractstieetelntonetentOul Focus area for face detection pet detection wu 52 61 70 85 suo e1adQ DIseg pue eatue gt ay Jo sed suoljesado dISeg pue eaWeD 24 JO Seg Is Bs 2 a ea S 10 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Full frame display L115 1 23 4 15 05 2012 12500 a Jil 2428 25 909P6 Gea TE 877 2372 22 214 6 20 194 Sa 78 17 18 mia yw t 16 15 14 13 ope o0 E 1mo 99997 9999 E mw a b Date of recording ussvsssssvssssssvsssssrvresstes101 26 Time of recording evsesstsesetntinetntnetetnee 26 Voice MEMO indiCator sssssvsv s 11111 88 Battery level indicator ss sssssssssessessessess 24 PrOteCt ICOM essssssesssesssssstessssssetnseeestenset 88 Eye Fi communication indicator EEEE E AE AE 111 68893 Recorded GPS information indicator Print order icon mage quality mage size Movie OPTIONS sssssesssssssesrecorserorersosesesrsre 96 99 Easy panorama indicator s sssv 51 a Current image number total number Of IMageS ncscsnesceneeeeetneee 34
67. ENU button gt tab 1113 gt Time zone and date Option Description Set the camera clock to the current date and time Use the multi selector to set the date and time Choose an item Press PB or lt 4 selected in the following order D day gt M month gt Y year gt hour gt minute The item can also be chosen by rotating the multi selector Set the contents Press A or W Date and time can also be set by rotating the command dial Finish setting Choose minute and press the button or P Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed Date and time Date and time Date format Year Month Day Month Day Year or Day Month Year ft Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving can be enabled or disabled Time zone When travel destination is registered the time difference 68677 from the ff home time zone is automatically calculated and the local date and time are recorded Useful when traveling UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 6875 uoldas aduaIaJaYy The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the button The Time zone screen is displayed Choose Travel destination and press the button The date and time displayed on the monitor change according to the region currently selected Press P e The time zone selection screen is displayed Press lt or P to choose the tra
68. ISP button Switching the Monitor Display IDI button a Using the Viewfindef i sisisi If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback L117 suoljesado dseg pue e1aUeD au JO Seg Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Camera Body Flash raised X o 008 S suoljesado rISeg pue eJaWe aU JO Seg 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Eyelet for camera strap Power connector cover for connection with an optional AC Adapter 13 Shutter release button Power switch power on lamp FN FUNC button us usu111111110 110 ode dial 28 R cente icrophone stereo K T Tele GPS ANTENNA oea 103 Ee Thumbnail playback Q Playback zoom eens Help onsin flash pop up button Self timer lamp USB Audio video Connector hs AF assist illuminato HDMI mini connector Type C 90 16 Lens mionntan 20 90 AEE siseotivessecnicrnasasenes EREEEEEERS ia ie 5 5 D tel pei e Q fe lt oO Side zoom con 3 IDI monitor button wccsscsetuesetneseee 16 g Diopter adjustment Control 16 Electronic viewfinder usss ss 1 1111 111 1 16 6 DISP display button sssssssvs1111 15 7 movie record button 11 34 96 Charge lamp Flash lamp 9 10 111213 14 15 Parts of the Camera 19
69. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual SRXXRKNRKN 8262526292092 SSS 16262526292 S SSS 16262629S S 9292929 22O OOOD Trademark Information icrosoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or rademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries acintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the S and other countries The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks f Apple Inc dobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc DXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC ictBridge is a trademark HDMI HIMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of heir respective holders rod i UN AVC Patent Portfolio License Thi s product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decode AVC video that was encoded by a co nsumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Addition
70. RE E AEA RE 28 Step 3 Frame a PiGtu ne o oo a a AEE AE AEE AA E 30 Step FOCUS AMG SOON i meee E AE A EAE EEEE 32 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 34 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Image sssssssscsssssscssessssssesscrssteccesssesssnsessenteesesserecesseeenees 36 ypeqhejg pue Buljooys jo siseg ayy The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover 2 Insert the included EN EL5 battery rechargeable Li ion battery Use the battery to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow and fully insert the battery When the battery is inserted Battery latch correctly the battery latch will lock the battery in place od v Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation y2eqkejd pue Bunooys jo s gt iseg y L 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low L120 e While the battery chamber memory card slot cover is open the camera cannot be turned on Additionally the battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged 18 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off Q25 and be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery chamber memor
71. Reset user settings 62 64 Reverse indicators 111 68694 Rotary multi selector 4 5 12 65 Rotate image 88 6660 RSCN 6898 S Saturation amp 835 Save user setting 62 68853 Scene auto selector 45 Scene mode 41 42 Selecting pictures 68859 Self timer 69 Self timer lamp 69 Sequence 69613 Sequence display options 89 68863 Setup menu 108 6 21 X pu pue s J0 Je21UY2 L X pu pue SaJON Je21UY2 L Index Shooting 28 Shooting menu 60 Shutter sound 109 68884 Shutter speed 57 Shutter priority auto mode 57 69810 Shutter release button 4 6 32 Single 61 69641 Single AF 68851 68668 Skin softening 54 88 69618 Slide show 88 68857 Slow sync 67 Small picture 88 6820 Smile timer 70 Snow B 48 Sound settings 109 65684 Special effects mode 55 Sports amp 46 SSCN 69898 Subject tracking 61 6848 68650 Sunset 48 Switching between tabs 14 T Target finding AF 61 68649 Tele 31 Thumbnail playback 35 Time difference 68677 Time zone 26 68877 Time zone and date 26 108 68875 Toggle Av Tv selection 110 6 90 Toning 6 36 TV settings 110 68686 U USB cable 20 90 68626 696100 USB audio video output connector 20 90 69623 6 26 User setting modes 63 V Vibration reduction 108 amp 680 Video mode 110 6 86 View grid 68634 View log 105 68873 View hide framing grid 108 68878 O22 View hide histograms 108 68878 Viewfinder 16 6 ViewNX 2 91 Voice memo
72. Rotation e Images captured with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be rotated Images captured using 3D photography cannot be rotated e While only the key picture of a sequence is displayed images cannot be rotated Apply the setting after displaying individual images 68813 68863 65860 The Playback Menu amp Voice Memo Press the gt button Playback mode gt Select a picture gt MENU button C1113 gt amp Voice memo Use the camera s microphone to record voice memos for pictures e The recording screen is displayed for a picture without voice memo while the voice memo playback screen is displayed for a picture with voice memo a picture marked with 4 in full frame playback mode Recording Voice Memos e Voice memo can be recorded for up to about 20 seconds while the button is pressed e Do not touch the microphone during recording During recording REA and H flash on the monitor e When recording ends the voice memo playback screen is displayed Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by J in full frame playback mode Press the button to play back a voice memo To end playback press the button again e Rotate the zoom control toward T or W during playback to adjust playback volume Press the multi selector lt before or after playing a voice memo to return to the playback menu Press the MENU button to exit the play
73. Settings When Movie options Q199 is set to W gn HS 120 fps 640x480 Soft Nostalgic sepia or Painting cannot be selected More Information See Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed Q14 for more information Changing Special Effects Mode Settings e Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 41165 vary with special effects See List of the Default Settings Q75 for more information e Functions that can be set using the MENU button The image quality and image size can be set L177 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 56 This feature may not be used in combination with certain features 1180 Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu C1160 items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements e The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in the P S A or M tab after pressing the MENU button The camera has nine focus areas and when AF area mode is set to Auto default setting it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas light in green The procedure for shooting pictures at the desired brightness exposure by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called
74. Spot Press A or W toselect an When you finished item and then press the changing settings press button the MENU menu button to exit the menu Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed Rotating the command dial when menus are displayed allows you to change the setting values of a selected item There are some setting values that cannot be changed using the command dial When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Shooting menu Image size amp Picture Control ey Custom Picture Control White balance AUTO Metering Continuous E The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page Basic Operations Switching the Information on the Monitor DISP button To switch the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback press the DISP display button For Shooting gt LP o o b gt A jen A es 3 AP 3 EEC 8401 1 250 oO ZS TEVE D Display information Movie frame Information hidden 2 Display the picture and the Display the range of a Display the picture only S shooting information movie in a frame A For Playback sf 3 F a ee Een TOONIKON 0004 JPG 4 10 O 200 a 1324 pe Display photo information Display shooting Information hidden Display the picture taken and information Display only the taken the photo information except for movies picture Display the histogram and
75. The Playback Menu A Slide Show Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU button 1113 gt Gall Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and cae press the button To change the interval between pictures choose Frame intvl and press the button and then select Pause M the desired interval time before choosing Start Frame int 35 To repeat the slide show automatically enable Loop L Loop and press the button before choosing Start The check mark is added to the loop option when enabled 2 Theslide show begins e Press the multi selector P to display the next picture or 4 to display the previous picture Press and hold to fast forward or to rewind To exit partway or pause press the button 3 Choose End or Restart e After the last frame is played back or during playback pause the screen shown on the right is displayed Choose EJ and press the button to return to step 1 Choose E to play the slide show again UO IAS 2U 1 4 Y m Notes on Slide Shows Only the first frame of movies Q100 included in slide shows is displayed For sequences 68813 whose sequence display options are set to Key picture only only the key picture is displayed Images captured using easy panorama are displayed full frame when played in a sl
76. The camera detects and focuses on a face see Using Face Detection C85 for more information After the skin softening feature makes facial skin image Q54 tones softer the camera records the If no faces are detected the camera focuses on Shoot pictures with the flash raised The digital zoom is not available he subject at the center of the frame sainjeay Burjoous 47 saunyea4 Bulyooys 48 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt X Party indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting e The camera focuses at the center area of the frame e When shooting in a dark location hold the camera steadily to avoid the effects of camera shake To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod set Vibration reduction in the setup menu C11108 to Off SCENE gt amp Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water e The camera focuses at the center area of the frame SCENE gt El Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow e The camera focuses at the center area of the frame SCENE gt Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator C18 always lights in green SCENE gt iat Dusk dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or aft
77. Use vibration reduction or motion detection 108 109 blurred Use BSS Best Shot Selector 61 Use a tripod to stabilize the camera use with the self timer for 69 better results Bright specks appear in pictures Flash is reflecting off particles in air Set the flash to off shot using flash O10 Problem Flash does not fire The digital zoom is not available Image size not available No sound when shutter is released AF assist illuminator does not light Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Ring shaped or rainbow colored bands are seen on the screen or the shot image The image taken becomes grainy Troubleshooting Cause Solution Flash is set to off A shooting mode where flash cannot fire is selected Another function that is set now is restricting the flash Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu When Scene auto selector Portrait Night portrait Easy 46 47 panorama in Panorama Pet portrait or 3D photography 51 53 is selected in scene mode the digital zoom cannot be used Other functions that restrict the use of digital zoom are set Off is selected for Shutter sound under Sound settings in the setup menu Sports Museum or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode Other functions that restrict the use of the shutter sound are set Do not block the speaker Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu Even when Auto is set AF a
78. X 2 software C1191 yoeqhe g pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 27 Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode e The following describes how to take pictures in auto mode as an example Rotate the mode dial to e The camera switches to amp auto mode and the shooting mode icon changes to EJ Shooting mode icon E y2eqkejd pue Bunooys jo s gt iseg y L e See The Monitor QA8 for more information 28 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes P S A M mode 57 U User settings mode Choose these modes for 63 o greater control over Setting combinations that shutter speed and are frequently used for aperture value shooting can be saved The Settings in the shooting saved settings can be menu QA60 are available immediately retrieved for to suit the shooting shooting simply by rotating conditions and the type of the mode dial to U shot you want to capture EFFECTS Special effects mode Q155 auto mode 11140 oo a aa Sa Effects can be applied to Shoot easily with basic y pictures during shooting camera operations without Nine different effects are going into detailed available settings Scene mode Q241 When one of the scene modes is selected pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene SCENE Scene Choose the desired scene from 16 different scene types using the scene menu and the camera s
79. a Pictures When printing panorama pictures a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings Additionally printing may not be available depending on the printer For more information see your printer s manual or contact a digital photo lab 51 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt 4 Pet portrait Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when Pet portrait scene mode is selected Single One picture is captured at a time Continuous default setting When the camera focuses on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release default setting mode three pictures are shot continuously frame rate with continuous shooting approximately three frames per second when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to 6 4608x3456 If pet portrait auto release is not used approximately five pictures can be shot one after the other at the maximum rate of about three frames per second while the shutter release button is fully held down when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to 84 4608x3456 e The camera detects and focuses on the face of a dog or cat In the default setting when the subject is in focus the shutter is released automatically Pet portrait auto release e Up to five pet faces are detected simultaneously When the camera detects more than one face the camera focuses on the face displayed the l
80. a from turning off during editing When the battery level is 4 movie editing is not possible Once a movie is created through editing it cannot be used again for extracting a movie To extract another range select and edit the original movie Because the edited movies are extracted in 1 second units they may vary slightly from the set start point and end point Sections shorter than two seconds cannot be extracted Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card More Information See File and Folder Names 88898 for more information Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture A frame from a recorded movie can be extracted and saved as a still picture e Pause a movie and display the frame to be extracted C100 l e Choose on the playback control with the multi selector lt or P and press the button 7m42s J e When the confirmation dialog is displayed choose Yes and press the button to save To cancel the saving choose No e The still picture is saved with Normal as the image quality The image size is determined by the type image size 68864 of the original movie For example a still picture saved from a movie recorded with iski HD 1080p 1920x1080 is 1920 x 1080 pixels 65832 Image Quality and Image Size To set the image quality and image size see Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
81. a single memory card Delete log data that is no longer required from a memory card or replace the memory card with a new one Unable to save log data G14 Nikon COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera TYEE Compact digital camera EffectivepeIS 161 milion limage sensor i 1 2 3 in type CMOS approx 16 79 million total pixels 42x optical zoom NIKKOR lens 4 3 180mm angle of view equivalent to that of 24 1000 mm lens in 35mm 135 format f number 3 5 9 Construction 14 elements in 10 groups 4 ED lens elements Up to 2x angle of view equivalent to that of approx 2000 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Lens shift Contrast detect AF e W Approx 50 cm 1 ft 8 in to T Approx 1 5 m 5 ft to e Macro close up mode Approx 1 cm 04 in at a wide angle Zoom position beyond 2 to oo Face priority auto 9 area automatic selection center manual with 99 focus areas subject tracking target finding AF Electronic viewfinder 0 5 cm 0 2 in approx 201k dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function 4to 4 m1 Frame coverage Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical compared to shooting mode actual picture Frame coverage Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical compared to playback mode actual picture 7 5 cm 3 in approx 921k dot wide viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with anti reflection coating and 5 level brightness adjustment tiltable approx 82 downward approx 90 upward Frame coverag
82. ade direct sunlight or under incandescent lighting Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural colors select a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting Although the default setting Auto normal can be used under most types of ighting you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results Option Description Auto normal White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting AUTO1 default conditions Best choice in most situations setting When set to Auto warm lighting the images are preserved with warm colors if they are shot under an incandescent light AUTO2 Auto warm source When using the flash according to the brightness of the lighting flash the images are adjusted to suitable white balance Useful when shooting under unusual lighting See Using Preset PRE Preset manual Manual for more information 49839 Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting Choose one of FL1 im FL1 to FL3 white fluorescent FL2 daylight white neutral fluorescent and FL3 daylight fluorescent amp Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies amp Flash Use with the flash F
83. age cannot be modified Cannot record movie Cannot reset file numbering Memory contains no images File contains no image data This file cannot be played back All images are hidden This image cannot be deleted Travel destination is in he current time zone Mode dial is not in he proper position Raise the flash A voice memo cannot be attached to this file Voice memos cannot be attached to movies e Select a picture taken with this camera Cannot edit selected picture e Confirm the conditions that are required for editing e These options cannot be used with movies Time out error while recording movie Choose memory card with faster write speed No more folders can be created Insert anew memory card or format the internal memory memory card No pictures in the internal memory or memory card Error Messages Cause Solution ma Failed to save the 3D pictures Try shooting again Delete unnecessary pictures In some shooting conditions such as when the subject moves or the subject is dark or low in contrast the second shot may not be taken or the 3D picture may not be saved 23 22 67685 e To view the pictures stored in the internal memory remove 22 the memory card To copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card press the MENU button and select Copy from the playback menu File not created with COOLPIX P510 File cannot be viewed on th
84. aking a picture do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen The angle of view image area seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting Tripod Select this mode when the camera is stabilized such as with a tripod The icon is displayed on the shooting screen Vibration reduction Q108 is automatically set to Off regardless of the applied option in the setup menu Press the shutter release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter speeds e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator RAB always lights in green 42 Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes Press the MENU button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes e Noise reduction burst This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise The INR icon is displayed on the shooting screen When the shutter release button is pressed all the way pictures are shot continuously and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture Once the shutter release button is pressed all the way hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is displayed After taking a picture do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen The angle of view image area seen in the saved
85. al information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C Se e http www mpegla com Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index uopon ponu Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P510 digital camera Before using the camera please read the information in For Your Safety Qvi and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual After reading please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing please contact the store where you purchased the camera Sw 7 COOLPIX P510 Camera Strap Lens Cap LC CP24 Digital Camera with cord Rechargeable Li ion Charging AC Adapter USB Cable UC E6 Battery EN EL5 EH 69P with terminal cover Audio Video Cable EG CP16 ViewNxX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD e Warranty A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase NOTE A memory card is not included with the camera Read This First About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right
86. an image displayed in full frame playback mode by rotating the zoom control toward T Q the image is enlarged at the center of a pet s face detected during shooting 35 except for pictures taken with continuous shooting 52 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt 3D 3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D compatible TV or monitor The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three dimensional image Pictures taken in this mode are saved with Normal as the image quality and 1920x1080 as the image size e After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter release button move the camera horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor The camera takes the second picture automatically e The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than at the center of the frame To move the focus area press the button before taking the first picture and then rotate the multi selector or press V dor To adjust the following settings press the button to cancel the status in which the focus area can be selected and then perform each setting Focus mode AF Autofocus or MY Macro close up Exposure compensation e The telephoto zoom position is restricted to an angle of view equivalent to that of about 35 mm lens in 35mm 135 format e The angle of view i e the area visible in the frame
87. and positioning starts e The default setting is Off Record GPS data 3 Press the MENU button e The camera returns to shooting screen e Operate in an open air area when starting to receive signals from GPS satellites Starting GPS Data Recording m Notes on GPS It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first ime or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time or just after he battery is replaced If Record GPS data is set to On while a log is recorded using Create log Q105 GPS functions even when the camera is turned off e Positions of the GPS satellites change constantly You may not be able to determine the position or it may take some time depending on your location and the time To use the GPS feature use the camera in an open air area with a few obstacles in the sky Signal receiving will be smoother if the GPS antenna C112 is facing the sky e If the camera needs to be turned off inside an airplane or hospital set the Record GPS data to Off e The following locations which block or reflect signals may result in failed or inaccurate positioning Inside buildings or at the basement of buildings Between high rise buildings Under overpasses Inside tunnels Near high voltage electrical power lines Between clusters of trees Underwater e Using a mobile phone of 1 5 GHz band near this camera may disrup
88. arance and gives it a harder appearance Choose lower values to prevent highlights in portrait subjects from being washed out in direct sunlight higher values to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects The default setting is 0 Control the vividness of colors Choose A auto to adjust saturation automatically according to the type of scene or seven levels of adjustment can be done by choosing from values between 3 and 3 Setting to the side reduces the vividness and setting to the side increases the vividness The default setting is 0 UO IIS 9U 1 4J Y Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs Choose from OFF the default setting Y yellow O orange R red and G green Y O R Enhance contrast Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs The contrast is strengthened in the order Y gt O gt R G Soften skin tones Suitable for portraits 65635 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Option Description Control the tint used in monochrome photographs from B amp W black and white the default setting Sepia and Cyanotype Toning blue tinted monochrome oning Pressing the rotary multi selector W when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to choose from seven levels of gradation Press lt or P to adjust the saturation 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutral Monochrome Custom 1 and Cust
89. argest in the monitor e Ifa pet s face is not detected press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject at the center of the frame e Press the multi selector lt to change the pet portrait auto release settings Pet portrait auto release default setting When the camera focuses on the detected face the shutter is released automatically When Pet portrait auto release is set the Esl icon is displayed on the shooting screen OFF Press the shutter release button to release the shutter e Inthe following situations Pet portrait auto release is automatically switched to OFF When a continuous shooting series with pet portrait auto release is repeated five times When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low To continue shooting with pet portrait auto release press the multi selector AX toset again e The digital zoom is not available e Under some shooting conditions such as pet to camera distance speed of moving pets direction in which the pets are facing and brightness of the faces the camera may be unable to detect a dog or cat or a border is displayed around something other than a dog or cat saiunyea4 Bulyooys m Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection During playback the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the pet s face detected at the time of shooting except for pictures taken with continuous shooting e When zooming in on
90. asS 2U 1 4J Y mM Note on Sequence Pictures captured continuously with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be displayed as a sequence Sequence Display Options Select Sequence display options 68663 in the playback menu to set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images If an image in the sequence is selected when Sequence display options is set to Individual pictures icon is displayed on the monitor 656 713 uolDas 9U 1 4J Y Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode Sequence Changing Key Picture in Sequence A sequence s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture 68663 in the playback menu Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence When the MENU button is pressed during an image sequence playback the following menu operations are available e Quick retouch gt 6817 D Lighting gt 69617 e Skin softening 65818 e Filter effects 65819 e Print order 6855 e Slide show 6657 e Protect 65858 Rotate image 6660 e Small picture 6820 e Voice memo 6661 Copy 6962 Black border 65621 e Sequence display options 663 e Choose key picture 6563 1 Press the MENU button after displaying individual images Settings can be applied to individual images 2 When the MENU button is pressed during displaying only the key picture the same settings can be applied to a
91. at the center of the border and press the button uoldas adua1ajay The subject is registered When the camera is unable to focus on the subject the border lights in red Change the composition and try again Once the subject is registered it is framed by a yellow focus area display and subject tracking begins Press the button to cancel the registration of the subject If the camera loses sight of the subject the focus area display disappears register the subject again 3 Press the shutter release button all the way to take the picture 65650 If the camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area display lights in green and the focus is locked If the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed the camera focuses the subject at the center of the frame AF area mode Face priority E Manual Center Subject tracking x Target finding AF Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode v Notes on Subject Tracking The digital zoom is not available Set the zoom position flash mode focus mode or menu settings before registering a subject If any of these are changed after a subject is registered the subject will be canceled During certain conditions such as when the subject is moving quickly when there is a large amount of camera shake or when there are multiple subjec
92. ation Synchronize Update A GPS file UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y vV Notes on Synchronize Date time adjustment by Synchronize is set according to the time zone set in Time zone and date 1126 69875 of the setup menu Check the time zone before setting Synchronize e The date time set using Synchronize is not as accurate as radio clocks Use Time zone and date in the setup menu to set the time if it is not accurate in Synchronize O69 GPS Setting Menu Updating the A GPS File Download the latest A GPS file from the website below and use it to update the file http nikonimglib com agps2 index htm e The A GPS file for COOLPIX P510 is only available from the website above e To update the A GPS file set Record GPS data to Off When On is selected the A GPS file cannot be updated Download the latest A GPS file to the computer from the website Use a card reader or other device to copy the downloaded file to the NCFL folder of the memory card e The NCFL folder is located directly under the memory card root directory If the memory card does not have NCFL folder create a new folder Insert the memory card containing the copied file into the camera Turn on the camera Press the MENU button to display the GPS setting menu and use the multi selector to select GPS options e2 U A w Select Update A GPS file and update the file e About two minutes are needed to update the A GPS file
93. attery performance Whenever possible carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F before use When the battery temperature is between 45 C and 60 C 113 F and 140 F the chargeable capacity may decrease The battery is not charged at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F ote that the battery may become hot during use wait for the battery to cool before charging Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery impair its performance or prevent it from charging normally On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather eep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning Should he battery terminals become dirty wipe them off with a clean dry cloth before use Xapu pue SaJON Je21UY2 L Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Caring for the Products e Ifthe battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient t
94. away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback 17 To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations see Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations A1 Other Information e Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual uonnponu Icon Description V This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information COV oe peg i 6 Reference Section amp Technical Notes and Index e SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards in this manual e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold e In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor and viewfinder display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown e Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product iii uonon ponu Read This First Information and Precautions Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually
95. back menu Deleting Voice Memos Press the f button on the voice memo playback screen Press the multi selector A or W to select Yes and press the button to delete only the voice memo UO IasS 9U 1 4J Y m Notes on Voice Memos e When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted both the picture and its voice memo are deleted e Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached to it The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 e Voice memos of the images with the Protect setting 3858 cannot be deleted e Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken using easy panorama More Information See File and Folder Names 88898 for more information O 661 The Playback Menu Ei Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU button L113 gt El Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card 1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the button Card to camera e Camera to card Copy pictures from the internal memory to the memory card Card to camera Copy pictures from the memory card to the internal memory 2 Selecta copy option and press the button Selected images Copy picture
96. before the shutter is released the lamp stops flashing and remains lit When the shutter is released the self timer turns OFF To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button again sainjea4 Buljoous Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smile Timer Shooting Smiling Faces When this mode is selected the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you don t press the shutter release button This function can be used when the shooting mode is auto P S A M U scene mode Portrait or Night portrait 1 Press lt self timer on the multi selector e Change any flash mode exposure or shooting menu settings before pressing the button 2 Use the multi selector to choose Smile timer and press the button Ifthe button is not pressed within a few seconds the selection will be canceled Ea fe 9 2 Q D Z 3 Frame the picture and wait for the subject to ri 2 smile without pressing the shutter release sI button e When the camera detects a face a yellow double l ine border focus area is displayed around that face When the camera has focused on that face the double Fse 0 border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked Up to three faces are detected When more than one face is detected the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the
97. cally In M manual mode ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100 if Auto or Fixed range auto is selected The exposure brightness can be changed automatically during continuous shooting The default setting is Off Set how the camera determines the focus area using the autofocus to Face priority Auto default setting Manual Center Subject tracking or Target finding AF sainjeay Buljoous 61 saunyea4 Bulyooys 62 P S A M Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting When Single AF default setting is selected the camera focuses only while the shutter release button is pressed Autofocus mode halfway When Full time AF is selected the camera focuses even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing Flash exp comp Adjust Set the normal default Noise reduction filter Active D Lighting Preven he flash output Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark The default setting is 0 0 strength of the noise reduction function that is y performed when recording the picture The setting is Normal loss of contrast details in highlights and shadows when shooting images The default setting is Off Save user settings The current settings are stored in mode dial U 21163 Reset user settings The set When t camera ings saved to mode dial U are reset he zoom control is operated when set to On the changes in
98. camera performs the operation using face detection that is optimal for shooting human subjects 45 saunyea4 Bulyooys 46 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt amp Portrait Use this mode for portraits e The camera detects and focuses on a face see Using Face Detection C1185 for more information e After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer the camera records the image A54 e f no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame e The digital zoom is not available SCENE gt Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject e The camera focuses at the center area of the frame e To capture a series of images hold down the shutter release button all the way Up to five pictures are shot at a rate of about seven frames per second fps when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to 64 4608x3456 e The camera focuses the subject even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing e Focus exposure and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series e The frame rate with continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current image quality setting image size setting memory card used or shooting cond
99. can also be performed for the pictures stored on the internal memory 1 Use the multi selector to choose Select Reine images and press the button Selectimags H Delete print order 2 Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 and number of copies up to nine per picture Rotate the multi selector or press or P to choose the pictures and press or W to set the number of copies for each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed If no copies have been specified for images the selection is canceled Rotate the zoom control toward T Q to switch to full frame playback mode or W EA to switch to 12 thumbnail display Press the button when setting is complete a T T 5 a m wn fa a 6 5 65655 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y The Playback Menu 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting information Choose Date and press the button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order Choose Info and press the button to print shooting information shutter speed and aperture value on all pictures in the print order Choose Done and press the O button to complete the print order Print order Pictures with the print orders are recognized by the 75 05 2012 1580 0004 JPG icon displayed in playback mode 4Y 1821
100. ccur in images under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium vapor lighting Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other such as a moving train or car may appear skewed The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved m Notes on the Camera Temperature e The camera may become warm when recording movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area When the temperature inside the camera becomes extremely high while recording a movie recording automatically stops after 5 seconds The remaining amount of recording time 4 5 s is displayed on the monitor The camera turns off in 5 seconds after movie recording automatically stops Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled and then use it Focusing for Movie Recording When Autofocus mode C1199 in the movie menu is set to AF S Single AF default setting the focus is locked when the movie record button is pressed to start movie recording To adjust the focus using the autofocus again while recording movies press the multi selector lt e When the focus mode C1172 is MF manual focus adjust the focus manually The focus can be adjusted by pressing the multi selector Far or W Near while recording movies e Autofocus may not perform as expected Q33 Should this occur try MF manual focus or the
101. ce setting suited to the sky conditions or light source to achieve better results if the default setting results are unsatisfactory e The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to P S A M U shooting modes Select the method that the camera uses to measure the brightness of the subject The camera adjusts the exposure which is a combination of shutter speed and aperture value based on the brightness measurement The default setting is Matrix the mode used for taking a series of pictures The default setting is Single i e only one picture is captured at a time When Continuous H Continuous L Pre shooting cache or BSS Q150 is set the pictures are shot continuously while the shutter release button is ful held down If Continuous H 120 fps Continuous H 60 fps Multi shot 16 is set the specified number of pictu are shot continuously when the shutter release button is fully held down If the Intvl timer shooting is set the pictures are shot continuously at the set interval of 30 s 1 min 5 min or 10 min when the shutter release button is fully held down once Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker subjects Additionally even with subjects of similar brightness pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto default setting the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automati
102. cene mode currently enabled e The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition The camera detects and focuses on faces see Using Face Detection C85 for more information Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode Should this occur switch to auto mode 1128 or select the optimum scene mode for the subject manually e The digital zoom is not available sainjeay Buljoous Notes on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector and Its Shooting Operation e When the shooting mode icon is or the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a close up picture of one to two persons When the icon is or EH the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a picture of three or more persons or shooting a composition with a large background area e Ifthe camera switches to E H Night portrait the flash mode is fixed at red eye reduction and the flash is used for capturing portraits images are not captured continuously just as when Tripod is selected when using Night portrait 147 e Ifthe camera switches to Night landscape the camera shoots images continuously and combines and saves them as one image just as when Hand held is selected when using Night landscape C442 e If the shooting mode icon is Eid the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting non human subjects If the icon is EH the
103. close up and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot e You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on Press the O button and then rotate the multi selector or press A V lt or P to move the focus area To adjust the following settings press the button to temporarily cancel focus area selection and then adjust each setting Flash mode when Single shot is selected Self timer Exposure compensation e The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing sainjeay Buljoous 49 saunyea4 Bulyooys 50 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food e The focus mode C1172 setting is changed to macro close up and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot e You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector A or WV The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off e You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on Press the button and then rotate the multi selector or press A V lt or P to move the focus area To adjust the following settings press the button to temporarily cancel focus area selection and then adjust each setting Hue Self timer Exposure compensation i
104. ct or cause overheating or fire A 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 A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject A 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 A 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 A Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing Also before boarding an airplane set the GPS tracking information recording function to OFF Follow the instructi
105. cted by rotating the multi selector To play back images that are saved in the internal 15 05 2012 1530 memory remove the memory card IN is displayed in OOOLIPS brackets before Current image number total number of images on the playback screen Current image number Total number of images To return to shooting mode press the P gt button again or press the shutter release button or movie record button Viewing Pictures Press the IO button to switch between using the monitor and viewfinder display 1116 e Press the DISP button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting information that is displayed on the monitor C1115 Pictures taken using face detection C1185 or pet detection C1152 will be rotated automatically when displayed in full frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face The orientation of an image can be changed using Rotate image in the playback menu 188 When pictures taken with the continuous shooting feature are displayed each series of images is reated as a group and only the group s key picture is displayed see Sequence display options C489 for more information While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in full frame playback mode press the button to display each image in the sequence individually To return o key picture only display press the multi selector A e Images may be displayed at lo
106. cture Control grid displays the current and default settings in relation to the other COOLPIX Picture Controls e Rotate the multi selector to change to other COOLPIX Picture Controls Press the button to display the COOLPIX Picture Control Setting screen step 2 above e For Monochrome the grid is displayed for contrast only e The grid is also displayed when adjusting Contrast or Saturation with manual adjustment 65634 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Quick adjust Image sharpening Contrast Saturation 2 Filter effects 3 Description Adjust the sharpness contrast and saturation levels automatically Five levels of adjustment are available from 2 to 2 Choose from options between 2 and 2 to reduce or emphasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control The default setting is 0 Control how much outlines are sharpened during shooting Choose A auto to adjust sharpening automatically or choose from seven levels of adjustment between 0 no sharpening and The higher the number the sharper the image and the lower the number the softer the image The default setting is 3 for Standard or Monochrome 2 for Neutral and 4 for Vivid Control the contrast Choose A auto to adjust the contrast automatically according to the type of scene or choose from seven levels of adjustment between 3 and 3 makes it into an image with a softer appe
107. d Q35 Play back movies 100 Select the next image Move the displayed area when the image is magnified Q35 Previous or next images can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector 2 When displaying image thumbnail or when the image is magnified this button switches the camera to full frame playback mode When Displaying Menus Select the item above Select the item on Shooting menu Select the item on the the right Display P i Image size by left Return display to sub menu apply pase Sze the previous screen selection Custom Picture Control White balance AUTO Metering Continuous Select the item below Apply selection Items above or below can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector Using Menus the MENU Button Basic Operations When the MENU button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed the menu for the current mode is displayed Once the menu is displayed various settings can be changed Tabs P Shooting mode Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance AUTO Metering Continuous 5 Shooting menu ab Displays the settings that can be changed or the current shooting mode 1 28 Depending on the current shooting mode he tab icon that is displayed will be different ab Displays movie recording settings ab Displays
108. d can be adjusted by rotating the command dial A Aperture priority auto 6 10 Use to blur the background or bring both the foreground and background into focus e The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector m M Manual 49611 Use to control the exposure according to shooting requirements e When adjusting the aperture value or shutter speed the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure indicator The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator is displayed in EVs 2 to 2 EV in increments of 1 3 EV e The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial and the aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector Exposure indicator sainjeay Buljoous 59 saunyea4 Bulyooys P S A M Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Shanging P S A M Modes See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Q165 for more information on flash mode L166 self timer 1169 smile timer Q70 focus mode Q172 and exposure compensation Q74 e See Options Available in the Shooting Menu below for more information on functions that can be set using the MENU button Options Available in the Shooting Menu In the P S A M mode the following option settings can be changed Shooting menu a _ Image qualit E Image size
109. de C1172 and exposure compensation Q974 e Functions that can be set using the MENU button The image quality and image size can be set C1177 saunyea4 Bulyooys Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 40 This feature may not be used in combination with certain features 1180 When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene Night landscape C1142 lal Landscape 11143 Backlighting 11144 Rotate the mode dial to E8 lal or Fa and take pictures SCENE Scene Press the MENU button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following shooting scenes Scene auto selector default setting 1145 8 Close up A49 Portrait L146 TI Food A50 Sports 46 Museum M50 Night portrait 11147 Fireworks show C150 Party indoor L148 Black and white copy C1150 Beach L148 Panorama 51 Snow 48 Pet portrait 1152 Sunset 48 3D photography C153 Dusk dawn C1148 saunjea4 Buoys E lli E i 3 BE 46 BN Ee Scene menu Z Portrait R Sports P Night portrait X Party indoor Beach E Snow View a Description Help Information of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control Q4 toward T to view a description help of that scene To return to the original screen rotate the zoom control toward T again
110. dows and backlit subjects s Slow sync Fill flash is combined with a slow shutter speed Suitable for portraits of human subjects shot at night or under dim light Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background 3 Rear curtain sync Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects sainjeay Buljoous 67 saiunyea4 Bulyooys 68 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Flash Mode Setting The setting varies with shooting mode See Available Functions C1165 and List of the Default Settings C1175 for more information e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously QH80 e The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off When shooting mode P S A or Mis used When auto with red eye reduction is selected in auto mode Auto with Red eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red eye reduction In Camera Red Eye Fix If the camera detects red eye when a picture is taken Nikon s own In Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded Note the following when taking pictures e The time required to save the picture increases slightly e Advanced red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some
111. e use the the location or it camera as much as possible in an open air area takes time to When positioning for the first time when positioning was identify the unable to be performed for about two hours or after the location battery was changed it takes a few minutes to obtain the positioning information When 6 or amp is displayed on the shooting screen the Unable to record eee Rca position information is not recorded Before shooting pictures position A make sure that the camera is receiving a GPS signal at information on re shot images suficient strength Positional information cannot be recorded onto movies Difference between the The acquired position information may deviate in some shooting actual shooting environments When there is a significant difference in the location and signals from the GPS satellite there could be a deviation of up to recorded position several hundred meters information Check the following items Whether the memory card is inserted Whether the A GPS file is stored in the memory card Unable to update Whether the A GPS file saved in a memory card is more recent the A GPS file than the A GPS file saved in the camera Whether the A GPS file is still valid The A GPS file may be corrupted Download the file from the website once more Be sure that a memory card is inserted in the camera o 36 log data events can be recorded in a day o 100 log data events can be stored on
112. e Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical compared to shooting mode actual picture Frame coverage Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical compared to playback mode actual picture Focal length Focus range from lens Focus area selection Xapu pue sajon jer1uYyra Internal memory approx 90 MB SD SDHC SDXC memory card File system DCF Exif 2 3 DPOF and MPF compliant Still pictures JPEG 3D pictures MPO Sound files voice memo WAV Movies MOV Video H 264 MPEG 4 AVC Audio AAC stereo Media File formats O15 X pu pue SaJON Je21UY2 L Specifications e 16M 4608x3456 e 8M 3264x2448 1 4M 2272x1704 2M 1600x1200 o VGA 640x480 16912M_ 4608x2592 P e 16 92M 1920x1080 3 2 4608x3072 e 1 1 3456x3456 ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Hi 1 equivalent to 6400 ISO sensitivity e Auto auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600 Standard output e Fixed range auto ISO 100 to 400 100 to 800 sensitivity e Hi2 equivalent to 12800 High ISO monochrome in special effects mode Exposure Metering 224 segment matrix center weighted spot Programmed auto exposure with flexible program shutter Erpocureeonirel priority auto aperture priority auto manual exposure bracketing motion detection exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV Shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter Auto mode scene mode special effects mode e 1 4000 to 1
113. e Av Tv Selectio Reset File Numbering Blink Warning Filmstrip Eye Fi Upload Reverse Indicators Reset All Firmware Version File and Folder Names Optional Accessories Error Messages uonnponu XV uopon ponu xvi Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products The Camera The Battery Charging AC Adapter The Memory Cards Caring for the Camera Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Specifications Supported Standards Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic camera operations Parts of the Camera ccccccccsssssssssssssssssssssccccccccsseed The Camera BOY wsccscsessicescscs acssatasceavtasdsccevsstzsnsadenassdecdastuascstuccsadvettctecaiecsss 2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode essssssccsssseccsssecessseeecssstecessneenssnseesens 4 Controls Used in Playback Mode 1 ssssssssssstescsssescessesecssseeceseteeesseeeses 5 Changing the Angle of the Monitor 18 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap AA TIE MONITOT sssini a8 Basic Operations eee 11 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Using the Rotary Multi Selector ssescsssescesssessesneeesensees Using Menus the MENU Button sssssssssssscccccssscesssnesseeeess Switching the Information on the Monitor D
114. e camera and small apertures large f numbers let less light The aperture value of this camera zoom lens can be changed depending on the zoom position The largest aperture at the wide angle position is f 3 and that at the telephoto zoom position is f 5 9 U User Setting Mode Even when the mode dial is set to U User settings mode you can shoot in P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto A Aperture priority auto or M Manual The setting combinations User settings that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in U 1164 P S A M Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting P Programmed auto 3810 Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera PP e Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture o value can be selected without changing the exposure a Pg by rotating the command dial during shooting flexible program While flexible program is in effect k a flexible program mark 3K is displayed next to the mode indicator P in the upper left of the monitor e To cancel flexible program rotate the command dial until the flexible program mark MK is no longer displayed Selecting another shooting mode or turning off the camera also cancels flexible program S Shutter priority auto 6610 Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast shutter speed or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject with a slow shutter speed e The shutter spee
115. e is set aperture value may be changed Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity 345 is set to Auto default setting or Fixed range auto ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100 Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting C1183 65612 The images shot in the following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group called a sequence each time you shoot Continuous H Continuous L Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 fps in Continuous 69641 in the shooting menu Sports Q146 or Continuous in the Pet portrait 11152 scene mode Playing Images in a Sequence In full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback Sequence display mode Q35 the first image of a sequence is used as Re pe the key picture i e it is displayed to represent the 000 ie images in the sequence pS E ie NORM 6w JE 4 1321 While the key picture of a sequence is displayed in full 15 05 2012 15 30 a frame playback mode press the button to display 0004 JPG each image in the sequence individually To return to key picture only display press the multi selector The following operations can be performed when each image in a sequence is displayed individually Select an image Rotate the multi selector or press 4 or P e Zoom in Rotate the zoom control toward T Q 41135 UO I
116. ected Flash is fixed at off when using Noise reduction burst 10 The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama 11 The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama AF autofocus amp macro close up or a infinity can be selected when using Panorama assist 12 The self timer is not available Pet portrait auto release C1152 can be set to on or off N w CO MONAAA The image quality compression ratio and image size can be selected for recording Available Image Quality Display the shooting screen gt MENU button Q113 gt Shooting menu gt Image quality Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures but also larger file sizes limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded Option Description Finer image quality than Normal suitable for enlargement or high quality prints Compression ratio of about 1 4 Normal image quality suitable for most applications FINE Fine Normal default NORM setting Compression ratio of about 1 8 Basic image quality is lower than with Normal suitable for BASIC Basic pictures attached to e mails or used on web pages Compression ratio of about 1 16 Image Quality Setting e The setting for image quality is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback QA8 to 10 e The image quality can be changed by selecting Image quality and rotating the command dial when menus are displayed e
117. ed the camera starts movie recording after ten or two seconds sh does not fire e Press tl movie ZA re e MENU button before starting to record the movie to display the movie tab and select menu settings L199 cording HS High Speed Movies When Movie options in movie menu is set to W HS 120 fps 640x480 720i HS 60 fps 1280x720 or sip HS 15 fps 1920x1080 movies that can be played back in slow motion or fast moti on can be recorded 68866 More Information See File and Folder Names 68898 for more information Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu The following option settings can be changed Movie options avin Autofocus mode AF S Display the shooting screen gt MENU button gt tab C1113 Select the type of movie recorded The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed HS movies which a64 can be played back in slow motion or fast motion The Movie options default setting is iki HD 1080p 1920x1080 Select how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies Single AF default setting where the focus is locked when movie recording begins or Full time AF where the camera focuses continuously during movie recording can be selected 68668 When Full time AF is selected the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in recorded movies If you want to Autofocus mode prevent the sound of the came
118. ed when the cover is closed USB Cable UC E6 Audio Video Cable EG CP16 Lens Cap LC CP24 Hand Strap AH CP1 1 Included with the camera at the time of purchase See Confirming the Package Contents Aii for more information 2 When using in other countries use a commercially available plug adapter as necessary For more information about plug adapters consult your travel agency See our websites or product catalogs for up to date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P510 amp 100 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor as well as the solutions for dealing with them Display flashes Battery exhausted Battery temperature high The camera will turn off to prevent overheating Fe flashes red Please wait for the camera to finish recording Memory card is write protected Not available if Eye Fi card is locked This card cannot be used This card cannot be read Cause Solution Clock not set Set date and time Battery exhausted Charge or replace the battery Battery temperature is high Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use Five seconds after this message appears the monitor is turned off and the power on lamp the AF access lamp and the flash lamp flash quickly After the lamps flash for hree minutes the camera turns off automatically but you can also press the power switch to
119. emperature of 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations e Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used When inserted minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use This may result in excessive draining of the battery and complete loss of function Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life When the battery level is ow be sure to charge the battery before using it e Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it to storage e After removing the battery from the camera or battery charger attach the included terminal cover to the battery and store it in a cool place e A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that the battery needs to be replaced Purchase a new EN ELS battery e Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations Charging AC Adapter e Be sure to read and follow the warnings of For Your Safety Ovi to Dviii thoroughly before using the Charging AC Adapter e The Charging AC Adapter EH 69P is for use only with compatible devices Do not use with another make or model of device e The EH 69P is compatible with AC
120. ensure compatibility among different makes of camera e DPOF Digital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows pictures to be printed at a digital photo lab or with a household printer from print orders stored on the memory card e Exif version 2 3 This camera supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras version 2 3 a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif compliant printers See the instruction manual of the printer for further details e PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer O18 Symbols AE AF L 6967 6 68 A Aperture priority auto mode 57 6610 Apply selection button 5 12 Gi Auto mode 28 i Backlighting 44 TD Delete button 4 6 36 65861 DISP display button 5 6 15 Exposure compensation 12 74 4 Flash mode 66 Flash pop up button 66 WW Focus mode 72 FIN FUNC button 4 65887 Landscape 43 M Manual mode 57 69611 MENU Menu button 4 5 13 IOl Monitor button 5 6 16 Night landscape mode 42 gt Playback button 4 5 34 Q Playback zoom 35 P Programmed auto mode 57 68810 SCENE Scene mode 41 amp Self timer Smile timer 69 70 S Shutter priority auto mode 57 68810 EFFECTS Special effects mode 55
121. enter subjects The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of he frame This can be used when the subject metering target is ighter or darker than the background Ensure that the subject is within the area shown by the circle when shooting Can be used with focus lock 1186 to meter off center subjects e When the digital zoom is in effect Metering is set to Center weighted or Spot e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 2180 for more information Metering Area When Center weighted or Spot is selected for Metering the metering range guide C118 is displayed except when digital zoom is used 65840 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab Q213 gt Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS Best Shot Selector Option Description One picture is shot each time the shutter release button is E Single default setting pressed Pictures are continuously shot at a rate of about seven frames per second while the shutter release button is pressed all the way when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to 164 4608x3456 Shooting ends when the shutter release button is released or five pictures have been taken continuously Continuous H Up to about 30 pictures are continuou
122. enu when the daylight saving ime function is enabled the camera s clock is set forward by one hour and when disabled set back by one hour When the gt travel destination is set the camera automatically calculates the ime difference between the travel destination and the ft home time zone and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination e If you exit without setting the date and time flashes when the shooting screen is displayed Use he Time zone and date setting in the setup menu 1108 to set the date and time The Clock Battery e The camera s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera s main battery e The backup battery charges after about ten hours of charging when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter and can store the set date and time for several days e If the camera s backup battery becomes exhausted the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Set the date and time again See step 2 of Setting the Display Language Date and Time C1126 for more information Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images e Set the date and time before shooting e You can imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu C1 108 e If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting print using the ViewN
123. er CD A91 After installation is complete follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 6 Windows Choose Start menu gt All Programs gt ArcSoft Panorama Maker 6 gt Panorama Maker 6 Mac OS X Open Applications and double click the Panorama Maker 6 icon e For more information on using Panorama Maker 6 refer to the on screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 6 a T fo T 5 a m wn fa a 6 5 More Information See File and Folder Names 88898 for more information uolDas 9U 1 4J Y The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three dimensional image on a 3D compatible TV or monitor Rotate the mode dial to SCENE gt MENU button gt 3D 3D photography 1 Frame the subject e The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than the center of the frame To move the focus area press the button before taking the first picture and then rotate the multi selector or press A V lt or P To adjust the following settings press the button to temporarily cancel focus area selection and then adjust each setting Focus mode AF Autofocus or MY macro close up Exposure compensation F3 0 6030 Press the shutter release button to take the first picture e The focus exposure and white balance are locked after the first shot and AEZAPSL is displayed on the monitor Move the came
124. er release button is t 840 pressed halfway the focus area selected by the camera is displayed on the monitor up to nine areas fal Auto default setting Focus areas UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 65847 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Option Description Choose manually the focus position ou rom 99 areas in the screen This i 5 option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at z he center of the frame Rotate the multi selector or press A V 4q or P to move the focus area to where the subject is and ake a picture e To adjust the following settings press the button to temporarily cancel focus area selection and then adjust each setting Flash mode focus mode self timer or exposure compensation To return to the focus area selection screen press the button again Focus area EJ Manual Selectable areas The camera focuses on the subject PP at the center of the frame The focus area is always displayed at the center of the frame Center Subject tracking begins once you PP select a subject to be focused on and the focus area will move and Subject tracking follow the subject See Using Subject Tracking 6850 mm uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 6648 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Option Description When the camera detects the
125. er sunset e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator C18 always lights in green Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt Close up Use this mode to photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when Close up scene mode is selected Noise reduction burst This setting enables you to shoot a sharp picture with a minimum of noise The R icon is displayed on the shooting screen When the shutter release button is pressed all the way pictures are shot continuously and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture Once the shutter release button is pressed all the way hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is displayed After taking a picture do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen Ifthe subject moves or there is a significant camera shake during continuous shooting the image may be distorted overlapped or blurred The angle of view image area seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting e Single shot default setting Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast When the shutter release button is pressed all the way one frame is taken The focus mode L172 setting is changed to amp macro
126. eting is reset to Off when Continuous is set to any mode other than Single The setting for Continuous is reset to Single when Exposure bracketing is set to any mode other than Off Continuous or Exposure bracketing and self imer smile timer are not available simultaneously Exposure bracketing cannot be used when Monochrome is selected for shooting The camera takes a picture using face detection regardless of the applied AF area mode option When a setting other than Subject tracking is selected and a infinity is selected as the focus mode for shooting the camera focuses at infinity regardless of the applied AF area mode option When set to MF manual focus the AF area mode cannot be set Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when shooting with the smile timer When the focus mode is set to a Infinity the focus mode operates using the Single AF setting When AF area mode is set to Face priority AF area mode operates using the Single AF setting When ISO sensitivity is set to 1600 3200 or Hi 1 Active D Lighting is not available When Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for shooting print date is not available sainjeay Buljoous 81 saunyea4 Bulyooys 82 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting inuous Sound settings Blink warning Digital zoom timer A70 inuous Exposure eting m Notes on Digital Z
127. ewing 3D Pictures When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time you may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea Carefully read the documentation included with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use sainjeay Buljoous 53 saunyea4 Bulyooys 54 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image Scene auto selector 1145 Portrait 41146 or Night portrait 11147 in scene mode Skin softening can also be applied to saved images L188 m Notes on Skin Softening It may take more time to save images e Under some shooting conditions the desired skin softening results may not be achieved and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting One of the nine special effects is selected to shoot To select an effect press the MENU button to display the special effects menu Special effects T Image quality Image size e The camera focuses at the center area of the frame Nostalgic sepia High key Lowkay Selective color saunjea Buljoous Characteristics of Each Special Effect Option Soft default setting Nostalgic sepia High contrast monochrome Hig
128. fety e If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water If leaked battery fluid gets into your eyes rinse them out immediately with clean running water and get medical treatment Do not attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable A Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Dust on or near the metal parts of he plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the plug or go near he Charging AC Adapter during ightning storms Failure to observe his precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the USB cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or lames Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock uononpo yu vii uopon ponu viii For Your Safety e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the produ
129. ffects 68819 Small picture 68620 Editing function Quick retouch 65817 Black border 68821 Crop 6822 vV Notes on Image Editing e The following pictures cannot be edited Pictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16 9 3 2 or 1 1 except when using the black border editing function Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 When no faces are detected in the picture skin softening cannot be applied 68818 If a copy created using the COOLPIX P510 is viewed on a different digital camera it may not be possible to display the picture properly or transfer it to a computer Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card For a sequence displayed using the key picture only setting 68813 perform one of the following operations before editing Press the button to display individual images and then select an image in the sequence Set Sequence display options 6 63 to Individual pictures so that each image is displayed Application Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the picture Make the facial skin tones softer Apply a variety of effects using digital filter effects The available effects are Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniat
130. files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory card 48862 the file naming conventions are as follows Selected images Files copied using selected images are copied to the current folder or to the folder used for subsequent pictures where they are assigned file numbers in ascending order following the largest file number in memory All images Files copied using all images along with their folder are copied together Folder numbers are assigned in ascending order following the largest folder number on the destination medium File names are not changed e When the current folder is numbered 999 if there are 200 files in the folder or if a file is numbered 9999 no further pictures can be shot until the internal memory or memory card is formatted 48885 or a new memory card is inserted UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 65899 Rechargeable battery Charging AC adapter Battery charger AC adapter USB cable Audio video cable Lens cap Hand strap uolDas 9U 1 4J Y Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 Charging AC Adapter EH 69P 2 Battery Charger MH 61 Charging time when the battery is completely used up Approx two hours AC Adapter EH 62A connect as shown Before closing the battery chamber memory card slot cover fully insert the power connector cord into the slot in the battery chamber f part of the cord runs out of the groove the cover or cord may be damag
131. following methods 1 Before recording set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to AF S Single AF default setting 2 Position a different subject at the same distance in the middle of the screen Press the movie record button to start the movie recording and change the composition SalAoy 4Deg HulAe g pue Hulpsoray 97 SalAow yDeg bulked pue Bulpsoday 98 Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length Movie options Q99 E E HD 1080p 1920x1080 25 min HD 1080p 1920x1080 40 min HD 720p 1280x720 th iFrame 540 960x540 25 min VGA 640x480 2h 50 min All figures are approximate The maximum movie length varies with the make of the memory card and the bitrate of the recorded movie displa KA Fu e The ex zoom e These e The fla The maximum movie length for a single movie is 25 seconds The maximum movie length for a single movie is 4 GB or 29 minutes even when there is sufficient ree space on the memory card The maximum movie recording time for a single movie is yed during recording nctions Available in Movie Recording posure compensation and White balance settings in shooting menu C1160 are also applied with movie recording When focus mode is set to 4 macro close up the camera can o a position closer to the subject to record movies Confirm settings before starting movie recording f timer C1169 can be used If the self timer is set and the P movie record button is press
132. formation File anid Folder NAMES seernunsenninynnpn a 6898 Optional Accessories 68100 Error Messages fonel Uo DaS 9U 1 4J Y Reference Section Available when the shooting mode is P S A M U special effects mode or the Sports scene mode 1 Press the multi selector V focus mode e Use the multi selector to choose MF manual focus and press the O button MP is displayed on the top of the monitor and the center area of a picture is enlarged 2 Adjust the focus Use the multi selector to adjust the focus while viewing the image on the monitor Press A to focus on far subjects Press W to focus on near subjects Press the shutter release button halfway to check the composition Press the shutter release button all the way to take the picture 3 Press the button e The set focus is locked You can continue shooting with the locked focus e To readjust the focus press the button again to display the screen in step 2 e To change back to autofocus return to step 1 and choose any setting other than MF uolDas 9U 1 4J Y MF Manual Focus e In step 2 the figure displayed with the gauge at the right of the monitor indicates an approximate distance m at which the subject can be in focus when the gauge is near the center The actual range at which the subject can be in focus varies depending on the aperture value and zoom position To see whe
133. g time 27 Delete 36 68661 Digital zoom 31 109 68882 Diopter adjustment control 16 Direct Print 68625 D Lighting 88 68617 DPOF printing 68830 DSCN 69898 Dusk dawn i 48 E Easy panorama 51 6863 Editing movies 68831 Editing Pictures 68815 Exposure mode 57 Extension 68698 Extracting still pictures 68632 Eye Fi upload 111 68893 Eyelet for camera strap 7 F Face detection 85 Face priority 61 amp 847 Features that cannot be used simultaneously 80 Filename 6698 Fill flash 67 Filmstrip 110 68692 Filter effects 88 68819 68835 Fireworks show Firmware version 111 68697 20 Flash 66 Flash exp comp 62 68852 Flash mode 66 Fn button 110 Focallength 68854 15 Focus 32 68647 69651 Focus area 32 68647 Focus mode 72 Folder name 65698 Food f 50 Format 22 109 68685 Format the internal memory 109 68885 Format the memory card 22 68685 FSCN 68898 Full frame playback 34 Full time AF 68651 6868 G GPS options 105 68869 H HDMI 110 6823 68686 HDMI 3D output 68886 HDMI device control 110 68886 HDMI mini connector 20 90 6623 HDR 44 Histogram 15 108 68878 HS movie 99 68865 6 666 l dentifier 65898 mage copy 88 6 662 mage quality 77 mage sharpening 68835 mage size 77 78 nfinity 73 nternal memory indicator 24 nterval Timer Shooting 61 68642 0843 SO sensitivity 61 68645 L Landscape 43 Language 109 6 85 Lens O6 O15 Lens cap 7 Li io
134. h key Low key Description Soften the image by adding a slight blur to the overall image Add a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph Create a black and white photograph with a clear contrast Give the overall image a bright tone Give the overall image a dark tone 55 Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Option Description Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains e When Selective color is set select a color that you want to retain from the slider by rotating the multi selector or Eg pressing amp or W To adjust the following settings press the msme button to temporarily cancel 250 F56 a Selective color color selection and then adjust each setting Slider Flash mode C1166 Self timer Q269 Focus mode L172 Exposure compensation C1174 To return to the color selection screen press the button again saunyea4 Bulyooys Painting Create images with the ambience of paintings Create monotone black and white pictures by intentionally taking pictures with high ISO sensitivity This setting is effective High ISO 3 4 rane Pe monochrome when shooting subjects in low lighting conditions e The pictures taken may contain noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines Silhouette Create a silhouette photograph of a subject with a bright background m Special Effects Mode
135. h shooting e Shooting finishes automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full or when the number of shot frames reaches the upper limit uolDas 9U 1 4J Y m Notes on Interval Timer Shooting e To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting use a fully charged battery e Ifthe AC Adapter EH 62A available separately 36100 is used COOLPIX P510 can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera e Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting while performing interval timer shooting More Information See File and Folder Names 48898 for more information O44 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 11113 gt ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed for taking pictures The higher the ISO sensitivity the darker the subject that can be shot Additionally even with subjects of similar brightness pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced e Setting the ISO sensitivity to a high level is effective when shooting dark subjects not using the flash shooting at the telephoto zoom position and similar situations but the pictures taken may be sligh
136. harging AC Adapter EH 69P Additionally when charging by computer and transferring images to the computer it takes more time to charge the battery Switch the method for setting the flexible program shutter speed or aperture value When Do not toggle selection default setting is selected use the command dial to set the flexible program or shutter speed and use the multi selector to set the aperture value When Toggle selection is selected use the multi selector to set the flexible program or shutter speed and use the command dial to set the aperture value e This option is enabled only when the shooting mode is P S A M or U When Yes is selected the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset After resetting a new folder is created and the file number for the next image taken starts from 0001 When the camera detects that a human subject may have closed the eyes immediately after taking a picture using face detection while shooting with modes other than the smile timer A285 the Did someone blink screen is displayed on taken The default sett When On is selected he monitor to check the picture ing is Off thumbnails of previous and subsequent images are displayed at the bottom of the monitor when you ro ate the multi selector quickly while viewing an image in full frame playback mode C34 The default se ting is Off The Setup Menu Eye Fi upload Set whether o
137. he current setting is displayed during is selected an icon for the current setting is not m Notes on Exposure Bracketing e Exposure bracketing is not available in M Manual mode When exposure compensation Q74 and 0 3 0 7 or 1 0 in Exposure bracketing are set simultaneously the combined exposure compensation values are applied e This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information 6646 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 11113 gt AF area mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Option Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face see Using Face Detection C1185 for more information If the camera detects multiple faces the camera focuses on the ace closest to the camera When non human subjects are photographed or a subject with Focus area which no face can be detected is ramed AF area mode is set to Auto The camera automatically selects the focus areas up to nine that contain the subject closest to the camera Face priority The camera automatically selects PP he focus areas up to nine that contain the subject closest to the camera Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the focus area Je When the shutt
138. he d 92 Using ViewNX 2 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language the Region Selection button is not available in the European release Click Next to display the installation window Nikon 5 Nikon s Typical Installation Recommended eleor orld of Nikon digital photography I loase ur languags from the drop down list 3 Start the installer e We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNx 2 e Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation window Download the software e When the Software Download screen is displayed click I agree Begin download e Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed e Windows Click Yes e Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed e ViewNxX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2 For viewing editing and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor For basic editing of transferred movies e Panorama Maker 6 for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode e
139. he internal memory memory card Monitor is turned Battery temperature is high Turn off camera and allow battery to off and the power cool down before resuming use After the lamp flashes for three on lamp flashes minutes the camera turns off automatically but you can also quickly press the power switch to turn it off manually When functions such as movie recording or sending images Camera using an Eye Fi card are used for along time or when the camera temperature rises is used in a location with a high ambient temperature the camera temperature may rise This is not a malfunction Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear on the monitor and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery then turn the camera on again Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded on the internal memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already recorded is not affected In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative X pu pue SaON Je21UY2 L Xapu pue Sa ON Je21UY2 L Troubleshooting Shooting Issues Problem Cause Solution BE Cannot set to 5 90 93 shooting mode Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable 623 A 67626 When camera is
140. ide show They do not scroll Slide shows play for a maximum of about 30 minutes even when Loop is selected 68884 65657 The Playback Menu On Protect Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU button Q113 gt On Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion In the image selection screen choose a picture and set or cancel protection See The Image Selection Screen 48859 for more information Note however that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card 68685 permanently erases the protected files Protected pictures are recognized by the icon in playback mode 1110 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y 65658 The Playback Menu The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displayed in the following menus Only one image can be selected for some menu items while for other menu items multiple images can be selected Functions for which only one image can be Functions for which multiple images can be selected selected Playback menu Select images in Print order 68855 Protect 4858 Selected images in Copy 68862 e Erase selected images in Delete C36 Playback menu Rotate image 48860 Choose key picture 68863 e Setup menu Select an image in Welcome screen 68874 Follow the procedure described below to select images 1 Rotate the multi selector or press lt or P to R choose the desired image Si A Rotate the zoo
141. ies by simply pressing the movie record button Color tones white balance and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images 1 Turn on the camera and display the shooting Movie option screen The movie options icon indicates the type of movie recorded The default setting is i80gij HD 1080p 1920x1080 Q99 When recording movies the angle of view i e the area visible in the frame is narrower than that of still pictures Press the DISP display button and display the movie frame Q15 to check the range ofa movie Maximum movie length in a frame before recording The maximum movie length shown in the illustration differs from the actual value 2 Press the movie record button to start movie recording The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Focus areas are not displayed during recording When the multi selector P is pressed during movie recording the exposure is locked To unlock press gt again When recording with the movie options of the aspect ratio of 16 9 e g Movie options is i igij HD 1080p amp 1920x1080 monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16 9 the movie is recorded in the range shown in the screen on the right The approximate remaining movie length is displayed tniii on the monitor IN is displayed while saving to the internal memory S JAOW Deg Hukejd pue Buipsoray Recordi
142. imum of 36 log data events can be recorded in one day e A maximum of 100 log data events can be saved to a single memory card To Erase Log Data e To erase the log data that is temporarily stored in the camera select Erase log in step 4 e To erase the log data that is stored in the memory card press the TJ button in View log 5873 65672 GPS Setting Menu View Log Press the MENU button gt GPS setting tab 1113 gt View log Check or erase the log data stored in the memory card using Create log 65871 1 Use the multi selector to select the log data to viewing S be displayed and press the button 2012 05 26 1 2012 05 20 2012 05 18 2012 05 15 2 Check the movement route a e To erase the displayed log data press the J button To Erase Log Data Press the f button in step 1 to select either function e Selected log The selected log data is erased All logs All log data stored on the memory card is erased z T f a D n 2 Pictures Recorded during Log Recording Your movement route and latitude longitude coordinates of the Shooting position recording location can be checked by pressing the Fn button while a picture is displayed in the full frame playback mode j Pressing the Fn button again switches the camera to full frame playback mode When the pictures and log data are not stored on the same memor
143. in When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring The default setting is Auto The amp indicator lights in green when the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed e When using certain shooting modes or settings motion is not detected In this case the amp indicator is not displayed 69681 When set to Auto default setting the AF assist illuminator C33 lights when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera focus e The illuminator has a range of about 4 0 m 13 ft at the maximum wide angle position and about 2 1 m 6 ft 10 in at the maximum telephoto position Even if Auto is selected the AF assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the scene mode that is selected 65682 When set to On default setting when the optical zoom is at the maximum telephoto zoom position rotating the zoom control toward T Q triggers the digital zoom Q231 7992 e The digital zoom cannot be used simultaneously in certain settings such as the shooting mode Select the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is rotated When set to Zoom default setting the zoom control operation is enabled 65683 Turn various camera sounds on and off In the default setting beep sounds are on e The operation s
144. in Playback Mode Playback Menu Display a sequence of images shot continuously as m H Sequence display individual images or display only the key picture of a 6663 options sequence Change the key picture for the series of pictures that were shot continuously Pictures in a sequence 68813 O63 e When changing this setting select the desired sequence before displaying the menu C3 Choose key picture This function is used to edit the currently selected image and save it as a separate file from the original file ote however that the following pictures cannot be edited e Pictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16 9 3 2 or 1 1 except when using the black border editing function Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography ote also that there is a restriction on retouching edited images 68815 68816 icture that has been extracted from a movie cannot be edited his function cannot be used for pictures in the sequence when only the key picture is isplayed To use this function press the button to display individual images before isplaying the menu he function cannot be applied to pictures taken in scene mode 3D photography 5 A voice memo cannot be attached to a picture that was shot using Easy panorama wn fo SY gt Jaa See Editing Still Images 68815 and The Playback Menu 48855 in the Reference Section for more information about each function sainjeay yreqheld
145. ine adjustments in seven steps are available Apply positive to increase blue hue and negative to increase red hue The icon for the current setting other than Auto normal is displayed on the monitor Q8 m Notes on White Balance At white balance settings other than Auto normal Auto warm lighting or Flash set the flash mode to off 66 e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information 65638 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions e g lamps with reddish light look as though they were shot in normal light Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting 2 Display the shooting menu C1160 use the ae ea multi selector to set White balance to Auto WOUE PRE Preset manual then press the button ALLO Werle PRE Preset manual h iti pa Daylight The lens extends to the zoom position for s incomvlosce measurement Fluorescent o Clouchy 3 Choose Measure Presence To apply the most recently measured white balance value select Cancel and press the button The most recently measured white balance value will be set without re measuring the value 4 Frame a
146. information e See Error Messages 488101 for more information Power Display Settings Issues Problem Cause Solution The battery inserted in the Confirm all connections camera cannot be Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover charged Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu 110 68888 When charging by connecting the camera to a computer 6688 The battery cannot battery charging stops when the camera is turned off be charged by When charging by connecting the camera to a computer O88 connecting the battery charging stops when the computer is suspended camera to a sleeping and the camera may turn off computer Depending upon computer specifications settings and status charging the battery inserted in the camera may not be possible via computer connection Battery is exhausted The camera cannot be turned on while connected to an Camera cannot be 3 y tumedam electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter Camera cannot be turned on if the battery chamber memory card slot cover is open Battery is exhausted If no operations are performed for a while camera has turned off automatically by auto off to save power The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected while the camera is on Camera turns off The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting the camera without warning o a computer or printer is disconnected Reconnect the USB cable Inside of the camera ha
147. ing In Camera Red Eye Fix may in very rare cases be applied to areas not affected by red eye Set a flash mode other than auto with red eye reduction select a scene mode other than Night portrait and resume shooting e Skin softening may not produce the desired results depending on shooting conditions e For pictures with four or more faces try using Skin softening in the playback menu It may take more time to save images in the following situations When the noise reduction function is in operation When flash is set to auto with red eye reduction When taking pictures in the following scene modes Hand held in EY Night landscape Noise reduction burst in ll Landscape or Close up HDR set to other than Off in Fs Backlighting Hand held in Night portrait Easy panorama in Panorama Continuous in the shooting menu is set to Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 fps When using smile timer while shooting When using Active D Lighting while shooting Another function that is set now is restricting the Continuous setting or Exposure bracketing Another function that is set now is restricting COOLPIX Picture Control Troubleshooting Playback Issues Problem Cause Solution File was overwritten or renamed by computer or another make or model of camera File cannot be played back during interval timer shooting ovies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be played back File cannot be
148. ing can be set with Autofocus mode 6868 in the movie menu UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 69651 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Flash Exp Comp gt Flash exp comp Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 11113 Flash exp comp option is used to adjust the flash output Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark Option 0 3 to 2 0 0 0 default setting 0 3 to 2 0 Description The flash output is not adjusted The flash output is increased from 0 3 to 2 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV to make the main subject of the frame appear brighter The flash output is reduced from 0 3 to 2 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections The icon for the current setting other than 0 0 is displayed on the monitor Ws Noise Reduction Filter gt Noise reduction filter Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab Q113 Set the strength of the noise reduction func recording the picture ig 3 Option a o NR High Q ej Normal default ae NR setting NR Low Perform noise reduci strength Perform noise reduci Perform noise reduci strength ion that is normal Description ion at a level higher ion at the standard s y performed when han the standard rength ion at a level lower than the standard Noise reduction filter setting can be co
149. ing location of an image during log recording latitude longitude and current location of the movement being tracked for creating a log Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82 or raised upward to 90 This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions m Notes on Monitor Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor The monitor cannot be moved horizontally 6 e Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap and then attach the strap to the camera Attach the strap at two places m Lens Cap Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture At times when you are not shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are carrying the camera attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens Do not attach other than the lens cap to the lens suol e1adQ dISeg pue eatue gt ay Jo sed suoljesado dISeg pue eBWeD 24 JO Seg Parts of the Camera The Monitor e The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera s settings and state of use Press the DISP display button to hide or show the information on the monitor C1115 Shooting Mode 47 Es 46 amp 7 1213 1
150. ings to On default setting in the setup menu and connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable Point the remote control at the TV to operate e See your TV s instruction manual or other related documentation to check whether your TV conforms to the HDMI CEC standard 65624 Users of PictBridge compatible 18 printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer The steps for printing are as follows Take pictures Choose the pictures for printing using the print order option Print order 68655 Connect the camera to the printer 68826 Print individual pictures 3 7 527 Print multiple pictures 6 28 When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable vV Notes on Power Source UO IasS 9U 1 4J Y e When connecting the camera to a printer use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly e If the AC Adapter EH 62A available separately 688100 is used COOLPIX P510 can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not under any circumstances use an AC Adapter other than the EH 62A Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera Printing Pictures In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer and printing pictures with a direct camera to printer connection the following options are also available for printing pictures recorded on the memo
151. ion e Frame the subject and shoot with these settings or change the settings as required The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to U can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings The following settings can be stored in U General setup Shooting mode P S A or M C157 Zoom position Q31 Focus mode 21172 Shooting menu Image quality 41177 Picture Control 1160 Metering 161 1SO sensitivity 161 AF area mode 1161 Flash exp comp C1162 Active D Lighting 262 Monitor display 116 Flash mode C1166 Exposure compensation Q974 saunjea4 Buljoous Image size 1178 White balance Q261 Continuous 61 Exposure bracketing 1161 Autofocus mode C1162 Noise reduction filter 11162 Zoom memory C1162 Choose the standard shooting mode The current flexible program when set to P shutter speed when set to S or M or aperture value when set to A or M settings will also be saved 2 Register which display to use for image view the monitor or the viewfinder The currently used display is saved as a monitor display setting 3 The current zoom position will also be saved Startup zoom position C1162 cannot be set 4 The current focus distance will also be saved when set to MF manual focus gt The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to P S A Mand U shooting modes 6 The current focus
152. ion and press the shutter release button halfway again Press the shutter release button all the way i e press the button the rest of the way down e The shutter is released and the picture is recorded CO Ifyou press the shutter release button with too much cA force the camera may shake causing images to be blurred Press the button gently Step 4 Focus and Shoot v Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card m 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 focus area or focus indicator lights in green Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g an animal inside a cage Subjects with repeating patterns window blinds b
153. is camera View file using the computer or any other devices which was used to create or edit this file No images available for a slide show Picture is protected Disable protection Destination in same time zone as home ode dial is between two modes Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode fe Backlighting with HDR set to Off Press the flash pop up button to raise the flash B62 g 7 T oO aaa a D Pa 7058 5 3 be j amp 77 28 The flash is lowered when the scene mode is Night portrait or 47 44 66 amp 103 Error Messages Display Cause Solution The flash is not raised during the scene auto selector Press the flash pop up button to raise the flash The camera can still shoot normally with the flash lowered if you do not wish o use it The flash is lowered Lens error occurred Lens error Turn the camera off and then on again If the error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Communications Error occurred during communication with printer error Turn off camera and reconnect the USB cable Error has occurred in camera s internal circuitry Turn off camera remove and reinsert battery and turn on camera If the error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative System error Could not obtain GPS data An A GPS file that can be updated is not found in the memory card Check the fol
154. isplay Description c Battery level high Ca Battery level low Prepare to charge or replace the battery 9 Battery exhausted Cannot take pictures Charge or replace the battery Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining is displayed e When a memory card is not inserted IN is displayed and pictures are recorded to the internal memory approx 90 MB e The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card the image quality and the image size 1177 e The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs from the actual value Monitor Display Press the DISP button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting 24 information that is displayed on the monitor Q915 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off e When the camera is turned on the power on lamp green lights and the monitor is turned on the power on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on e To turn off the camera press the power switch Both the monitor and the power on lamp are turned off e To turn on the camera in playback mode press and hold the gt playback button At this time the lens does not extend Power Saving Function Auto Off 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 perf
155. ith the camera Charging AC Adapter or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns AN Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak overheat or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product Before replacing the battery turn the product off If you are using the Charging AC Adapter AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Use only a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 included Charge the battery by inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH 69P included When inserting the battery do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Do not immerse in or expose to water Replace the terminal cover when ransporting the battery Do not ransport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins The battery is prone to leakage when ully discharged To avoid damage to he 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 For Your Sa
156. ition Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt Eid Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background Select Hand held or Tripod on the screen that is displayed when Hal Night portrait scene mode is selected Hand held The amp icon is displayed on the shooting screen Fora scene with a dark background when the shutter release button is pressed all the way pictures are shot continuously The camera combines these pictures to save a single picture When shooting at the telephoto zoom position the camera may not shoot pictures continuously even if a scene has a dark background Once the shutter release button is pressed all moving it until a still picture is displayed After he way hold the camera steady without taking a picture do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen If the subject moves while the camera is shoo distorted overlapped or blurred Tripod default setting Select this mode when tripod The icon is displayed on the shooting screen Vibration reduction 108 is automatica option in the setup menu ing continuously the image may be he camera is stabilized such as with a ly set to Off regardless of the applied Press the shutter release button all the way to shoot a single picture at slow shutter speeds
157. kin softening e Picture that has been extracted from a movie cannot be edited using the quick retouch or skin softening function Original Pictures and Edited Copies uolDas 9U 1 4J Y 658 16 e 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 shooting date and time as the original e Even if the pictures that are marked for Print order 68655 or Protect 69658 are used for editing these settings are not reflected on the edited copies Editing Still Images Ls Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture Q234 gt MENU button Q113 gt L Quick retouch Press the multi selector A or W to choose the eree setting level and press the button e The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right e To cancel press lt Quick retouched copies can be recognized by the E icon displayed in playback mode NOMS TA MRi Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Select a picture Q134 gt MENU button Q713 gt E D Lighting Press the multi selector A or W to choose the E setting level and press the button e The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right e To cancel press lt
158. lace of shooting may differ from the GPS information recorded on the image files due to the accuracy of the position information obtained and a difference in the geodetic system used In GPS options menu the following option settings can be changed GPS options menu Create log View log Press the MENU button 4 GPS setting tab 11114 Record GPS data When set to On signals are being received from the GPS satellite and positioning starts 11102 The default setting is Off Signals from the GPS satellite are used to set the date and time of the camera s internal clock only when GPS options Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS options 68869 menu is set to On Update A GPS file A memory card is used to update the A GPS assist GPS file Using the latest A GPS file can shorten the time needed for tracking the position information The measured tracking information is recorded until a preset time set usingStart log has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval only when Record GPS Create log data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to 68671 On Select End log and save the recorded log data to a memory card Sd5 Busy You can check or erase the log data stored in a memory card by selecting Create log and then selecting End log View log When you select a log data and press the button 65673 the movement route is displayed To erase log data select a log data and press the f
159. lay order and press the button or P Press A V lt 4 or P to set date and time and press the button multi selector Choose an item Press B or selected in the following order D day gt M month gt Y year gt hour gt minute The item can also be chosen by rotating the Set the contents Press amp or W Date and time can also be set by rotating the command dial Confirm the settings Select the minute field and press the button or P Language e tina Dansk Deutsch Espa ol EMnvik Time zone and date Choose time zone and set date and time No t London Casablanca Date format YMD Year Month Day MiDIY Month Day Year DMY Day Month Year Date and time Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Press A or W to choose Yes and press the Seas button 45 05 2012 1510 e After finishing the setting the lens extends slightly and OK the shooting screen is displayed Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect press the multi selector to enable the daylight saving time function London while setting the region in step 3 pe is displayed at the top of the monitor Press W to disable the daylight saving time function Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting e You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in setup menu Q108 In the Time zone setting of Time zone and date in setup m
160. ll time AF the camera will adjust focus even if the shutter release button is not pressed halfway When using other shooting modes Full time AF is turned on automatically when macro close up is turned on You may hear the sound of the camera focusing sainjeay Buljoous 73 saiunyea4 Bulyooys 74 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures you can adjust overall image brightness 1 Press gt 4 exposure compensation on the multi selector Press the multi selector A or VW to select a compensation value To make the image brighter apply positive exposure compensation e To make the image darker apply negative exposure compensation gt a a S Exposure compensatio Histogram Exposure compensation value Press the X button If the button is not pressed within a few seconds the selection is set and the setting menu disappears Even when the shutter release button is pressed without pressing the button a picture can be shot using the selected compensation value When an exposure compensation value other than 0 0 is applied the value is displayed with the Z icon on the monitor Press the shutter release button to take a ra picture oF e To turn off exposure compensation return to step 1 change the value t
161. ll images in that sequence Press the MENU button after displaying individual images to apply settings to individual images Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options 63 is set to Key picture only in the playback menu if the TD button is pressed and the deletion method is selected the following images are deleted e When a sequence is displayed by its key picture only Current image When the sequence is selected all images in the sequence are deleted Erase selected images When the key picture is selected in the erase selected images screen Q137 all images in the sequence are deleted All images All images including the sequence that is displayed are deleted Ifthe key picture is selected and the button is pressed to display individual images in the sequence before pressing the TJ button The deletion methods change to the followings Erase current picture Delete the image that is displayed Erase selected images Select multiple images in the sequence to delete in the erase selected images screen L137 4 Erase current picture C f E Erase selected images Erase entire sequence All images in the Erase entire sequence sequence including the image that is displayed are deleted 68 14 Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below Edited images are stored as separate files 68898 D Lighting 4817 Skin softening 4818 Filter e
162. lowing items No A GPS file found Whether the memory card is inserted on card Whether the A GPS file is stored in the memory card Whether the A GPS file saved in a memory card is more recent than the A GPS file saved in the camera Whether the A GPS file is still valid Unable to update A GPS file Update failed The A GPS file may be corrupted Download the file from the website once more A memory card is not inserted nsert a memory card Gannereavete card 36 log data events have been already saved in one day 100 log data events have been already saved Delete log data that is no longer required from a memory card 68873 or replace the memory card with a new one uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Printer error Check printer After solving the problem select Resume and press the button to resume printing Printer error check printer status 658 104 Error Messages Display Cause Solution Specified size of paper is not loaded Load the specified size of paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing Printer error check paper Paper has jammed in the printer Remove the jammed paper select Resume and press the button to resume printing Printer error paper jam o paper is loaded in the printer Printer error out of Tete Load the specified size of paper select Resume and press the paper button to resume printing nk error Check ink select Resume and press the button
163. luorescent When Picture Control is set to Monochrome Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces If the camera detects more than one face a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on and single borders are displayed around the other faces 7 Number of faces that Shooting mode nbeda d Focus area double border Face priority is selected for AF area mode Q161 in P S A M or U mode Scene auto selector Portrait Night portrait scene mode 1 E Smile timer QA70 p to 12 The face closest to the camera The face closest to the center of the frame When using Face priority if you press the shutter release button halfway while no faces are detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it the camera automatically selects the focus areas up to nine that contain the subject closest to the camera When Scene auto selector is selected the focus area changes depending on which scene the camera selects If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame e When E smile timer is selected if you press the shutter release button halfway while no faces are detected the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame m Notes
164. ly before using the products mM Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity mM Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration m Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens lens cover monitor memory card slot or battery chamber These parts are easily damaged Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth mM Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs m Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data saved on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry mM Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a
165. m 4 in At the wide angle zoom position from 7 the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm 04 in from the lens A Infinity Use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes The camera automatically adjusts the focus near infinity e The camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects e The flash mode is set to off MF Manual focus The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm 0 4 in to infinity from the lens 4882 The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position e This function can be used when the shooting mode is P S A M U special effects mode or scene mode Sports m Note on Shooting with the Flash When shooting with macro close up or MF manual focus the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in Focus Mode Setting e The setting varies with the shooting mode See Available Functions QJ65 and List of the Default Settings Q75 for more information This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 41180 for more information For shooting modes P S A and M the changed focus mode setting is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Macro Close up When using P S A Mor U mode if Autofocus mode in the shooting menu C1160 is set to Fu
166. m control toward T Q to switch to full aa hl frame playback mode or W EEJ to switch to 12 Go le ees A thumbnail display rN F a a4 e For functions for which only one image is selected proceed to step 3 2 Press A or W to select ON or OFF or the eE number of copies i e When ON is selected a check mark amp is displayed with the image Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images a T 2 o 3 a m wn fa 6 5 3 Press the button to apply the image selection e With selections such as Selected images the confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions on the screen 69859 uolDas 9U 1 4J Y The Playback Menu 4 Rotate Image Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU button Q113 gt f Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera s monitor after shooting Still pictures can be rotated 90 clockwise or counterclockwise Pictures that were recorded in the tall orientation can be rotated up to 180 in either direction Select a picture in the picture selection screen 68859 to display the rotate image screen Rotate the multi selector or press or P to rotate the picture 90 Rotate image Rotate image peu p gt CLEA 2 E Rotated 90 Rotated 90 counterclockwise clockwise Press the button to set the orientation displayed and save the orientation data with the picture m Notes on Image
167. n HDR composite image HDR composite image loss of detail is reduced in highlights and shadows The second image saved is an HDR composite image If there is only enough memory o save one image an image processed by D Lighting C1188 at the time of shooting in which dark areas of the image are corrected is the only image saved Once the shutter release button is pressed all the way hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is displayed After taking a picture do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen The angle of view i e the area visible in the frame seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting Depending on the shooting conditions dark shadows may appear around bright subjects and bright areas may appear around dark subjects You can compensate by lowering the level setting Use ofa tripod is recommended Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu A1108 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes SCENE gt 2 Scene auto selector When you frame a picture the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting Ea Ei Portrait EW Landscape BM EH Night portrait FEM Night landscape EM Close up EN EH Backlighting Other scenes e When the camera automatically selects a scene mode the shooting mode icon changes to that for the s
168. n a television with a screen VGA Ei 640x480 aspect ratio of 4 3 or for e mail attachment saiunyea4 Bulyooys 8 4608x2592 i Record pictures with the same aspect ratio 16 9 as wide screen TV 4 1920x1080 Record pictures with the same aspect ratio 3 2 as those shot with 35mm 135 format film cameras L 3456x3456 Record square pictures E 4608x3072 The total number of pixels captured and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically Example l8 4608 x 3456 16 megapixels 4608 x 3456 pixels Image Size Setting e The setting for the image size is shown by an icon displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback CO to 10 e The image size can be changed by selecting Image size and rotating the command dial when menus are displayed e The setting is also applied to other shooting modes except for shooting mode U or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be 78 Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card at each combination of Image size Q78 and Image quality 1177 settings Note that the number of exposures that can be stored differs depending on the composition of the image due
169. n center is selected for AF area mode To focus on off center subjects when AF area mode Q161 is set to Center in P S A Mor U mode use focus lock as described below 1 Position the subject at the center of the PT frame ROBOTS 25m Os a ee TPS 8401 NS 2 Press the shutter release button halfway e Subject is in focus and the focus area lights in green e Exposure is also locked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture e Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject 4 Press the shutter release button all the way to take the picture Playback Features This chapter describes the features available when playing back images Playback menu ighting i Skin softening Q Filter effects amp Print order Slide show On Protect saunjeay yoeqheld 87 Playback Features When viewing images in full frame playback mode or Playback menu thumbnail playback mode you can configure the is CF Quick reto following functions by pressing the MENU button to aun a i Skin softening display the menu and then selecting the P gt tab Q Filter effects Print order 1 3 Gy Slide show On Protect X Oj 1 2 3 Create retouched copies in which contrast and F Quick retouch saturation have been enhanced ele Bh D Lichting 1 3 Create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast
170. n combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Q80 for more information 656 33 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Quick adjust which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness contrast saturation and other image editing components or manual adjust which allows for detailed adjusting of the components individually 1 Use the multi selector to choose the type of Raion COOLPIX Picture Control and press the fi Neutral button a Vivid fa Monochrome 2 Press Aor W to highlight the desired setting So 69635 and press lt or P to choose a value Press the button to set the value When COOLPIX Picture Controls are modified from the default settings an asterisk is displayed after the Reet options in the Picture Control Setting menu To change the values to the default setting select Reset and press the button eonras Saturation View Grid of COOLPIX Picture Control When the zoom control is rotated toward T Q while the screen in step 1 of the above procedure is displayed the contrast and saturation are displayed using a grid The vertical axis indicates the contrast level and the horizontal axis indicates the saturation Rotate the zoom control toward T Q again to return to the previous screen The COOLPIX Pi
171. n rechargeable battery 18 688100 Lithium ion type battery 20 688100 M acro close up 73 anual focus 73 6862 anual mode 57 68611 emory capacity 24 emory card 22 23 emory card slot 22 etering 61 6840 icrophone 96 68861 inimum shutter speed 61 688645 ode dial 11 28 onitor 6 8 10 amp 6 onitor brightness 108 68378 onitor settings 108 68878 otion detection 109 6 81 ovie length 96 98 ovie options 99 68664 ovie playback 100 ovie recording 96 ulti selector 4 5 12 65 ulti shot 16 61 68642 useum 50 N ight landscape 42 ight portrait Ed 47 oise reduction filter 62 68852 umber of exposures remaining 24 79 Q off 67 Optical zoom 31 Optional accessories 688100 P Panorama assist 51 6866 Panorama 51 Paper size 68627 68828 Party indoor amp 48 Pet portrait 4 52 PictBridge 69825 18 Index Picture Control 60 68833 Playback 34 100 68861 Playback menu 88 Playback mode 34 Playback zoom 35 Portrait Z 46 Power 24 25 26 Power switch power on lamp 25 Pre shooting cache 61 68641 Pressing halfway 4 32 Print 68625 68627 6 28 Print date 108 68879 Print order 88 68655 Print order option 68656 Printer 90 68825 Programmed auto mode 57 68610 Protect 88 68658 Q Quick adjust 68835 Quick retouch 88 68617 R Rear curtain sync 67 Rechargeable battery 18 686100 Recording slow motion movies 68666 Reset all 111 68894 Reset file numbering 110 68690
172. nd Choose whether to set the shutter sound to On default setting Shutter sound or Off m Notes on Sound Settings In Pet portrait scene mode even when On is set the button sound and shutter sound are disabled e Even when On is set the shutter sound is disabled during movie recording e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Q80 for more information Auto Off Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Auto off If no operations are performed for a certain period while the camera is on the monitor is turned off to save power and the camera enters standby mode C1125 n this menu set the time before the camera enters standby mode Choose from 30 s 1 min default setting 5 min and 30 min Auto Off Setting In the following situations the time taken for the camera to enter standby mode is fixed When menus are displayed three minutes when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min During slideshow playback maximum of 30 minutes When the AC Adapter EH 62A is connected 30 minutes e The camera does not enter standby mode when transferring images using the Eye Fi card 65684 The Setup Menu Format Memory Format Card Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Format memory Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or
173. nfirmed on the monitor w picture Q48 65852 hen recording a Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Active D Lighting Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 11113 gt Active D Lighting Active D Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows creating photographs with natural contrast The image taken reproduces the contrast effect that is seen with the naked eye This is particularly effective for shooting scenes with high contrast such as brightly lit outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded subjects at a sunny seaside Option Description By High r S at f ps Normal Set the level of the Active D Lighting effect that is applied during wi shooting kas Low OFF aS Active D Lighting is not applied The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor Ws v Notes on Active D Lighting Additional time is required to record images when shooting using Active D Lighting e The exposure is reduced in comparison to shooting with Active D Lighting set to Off To ensure that the gradation is appropriate adjustments of the highlighted areas shadow areas and mid tones are made before recording e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information v Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting men
174. ng Landscape Fa Backlighting Sports Night portrait Noise reduction burst in Close up Fireworks show Easy panorama in Panorama Pet portrait When EFFECTS special effects is set to High ISO monochrome When shooting mode is P S A M or U Motion detection is not enabled OFF off When Auto is selected an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor Qs The motion detection icon lights in green when the camera detects any vibration and increases the shutter speed UO IIS 9U 1 4J Y m Notes on Motion Detection Motion detection may be unable to completely reduce effects of camera shake and subject movement in some situations e Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark e The pictures taken may become grainy 65681 uolas 9U 1 4J Y The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the MENU button gt tab Q13 gt AF assist Enable or disable the AF assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the ighting is dim Option Description AF assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim The illuminator has a range of about 4 0 m 13 ft at the maximum wide angle position and about 2 1 m 6 ft 10 in at the maximum telephoto position e Even if Auto is selected the AF assist illuminator does not light depending on the position of the focus area or the scene mode such as Museum Q150 and Pet portrait 1152
175. ng 3D Photography C53 for more information e When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time you may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea Carefully read the documentation included with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y uoldas 2U 1 4J Y P Programmed auto S Shutter priority auto or A Aperture priority auto T Rotate the mode dial to P S or A A oR KE KA E 8401 2 Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the exposure InP mode the flexible program L159 can be set using the command dial In S mode the shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1 4000 to 4 seconds using the command dial In A mode the aperture value can be set in a range of f 3 to 8 3 wide angle position and f 5 9 to 8 3 telephoto zoom position using the multi selector 3 Frame the subject and shoot e In the default setting the camera has nine focus areas and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas light in green 68847 mM Notes on Shooting e When zooming is performed after the exposure is set exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed e When the subject is too dark or too bright it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposu
176. ng stops automatically when the maximum movie length has been recorded 3 Press the movie record button again to end recording mM Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card 96 Recording Movies m Notes on Movie Recording When saving a movie onto a memory card a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended Q423 If the transfer speed of the card is slow the movie recording may end unexpectedly e Using the digital zoom causes image quality to deteriorate If you start recording the movie without using digital zoom and you keep rotating the zoom control toward T the zoom stops at the maximum optical zoom ratio Release the zoom control and rotate it again toward T to trigger digital zoom When recording ends digital zoom turns off e The sounds of zoom control operation zoom autofocus vibration reduction or aperture control when the brightness changes may be recorded e The following phenomena may be seen on the monitor while recording movies These phenomena are saved in the recorded movies Banding may o
177. ng the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each e When the menu shown on the right is displayed choose Start print and press the button to start printing e Choose Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu DPOF printing Pictures for which a print order was created in Print order option 68855 can be printed e When the menu shown on the right is displayed choose Start print and press the button to start printing e Choose Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu e To view the current print order choose View images and press the button To print pictures press the button again 5 Printing starts e The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete e To cancel before all copies have been printed press the button Paper Size Print all images prints Start print Cancel DPOF printing 010 prints Start print View images Cancel Printing 002 010 MCancel Current print total number of prints The camera supports the following paper sizes Default the default paper size for the current printer 3 5x5 in 5x7 in 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the current printer are displayed 65630 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of
178. niiai araa nioni a Ro Auto Mode Changing Auto Mode Setting Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Using Skin Softening u Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Characteristics of Each Special Effect Changing Special Effects Mode Settings P S A M Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Changing P S A M Modes Options Available in the Shooting Menu U User Setting Modes Saving Settings in U Mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Functions Using the Flash Flash Modes Using the Self timer Smile Timer Shooting Smiling Faces Using Focus Mode Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation List of the Default Settings Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Quality Available Image Size Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously The Control Range of the Shutter Speed P S A M Modes Focusing on Subject Using the Target Finding AF Using Face Detection Focus Lock Playback Features Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer Using VieWNX 2 Installing ViewNxX 2 Transferring Images to the Compute Viewing Images Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu Playing Back Movies
179. nned vertically vibration reduction only compensates for horizontal shake On w default setting Vibration Reduction is not enabled OFF off e When using a tripod to stabilize the camera set vibration reduction to Off When On is selected an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor Qs uolDas 2U 1 4J Y m Notes on Vibration Reduction After the power is turned on or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode wait until the display stabilizes before shooting e Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction function images displayed on the monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry e Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some situations When the Night landscape or Night portrait scene mode is set to Tripod vibration reduction is turned Off 65680 The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the MENU button gt tab 1113 gt Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures Option Description If the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects However motion detection does not function in the following situations Auto e When the flash fires D In the following scene modes E8 Night landscape default setti
180. not support other Eye Fi functions The camera is not compatible with the endless memory function When it is set on a computer disable the function If the endless memory function is enabled the number of pictures taken may not be displayed correctly Eye Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time Eye Fi Communication Indicator The communication status of the Eye Fi card in the camera can be confirmed on the monitor C18 amp Eye Fi upload is set to Disable F lights Eye Fi upload enabled waiting to begin upload flashes Eye Fi upload enabled uploading data Q An error occurred The camera cannot control the Eye Fi card Supported Eye Fi Cards As of November 2011 the following Eye Fi cards can be used Be sure that Eye Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version e Eye Fi Connect X2 SDHC 4GB e Eye Fi Mobile X2 SDHC 8GB e Eye Fi Pro X2 SDHC 8GB UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 6893 uoldas 9U 1 4J Y The Setup Menu Reverse Indicators Press the MENU button gt tab Q13 gt Reverse indicators default setting Reset All Change the display direction of the exposure indicator displayed when shooting mode is M The side of the indicators is set to the left and side is set to the right in the
181. o 0 0 Ta 25m 0s Zka ORME t 840 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Exposure Compensation Value e The changed exposure compensation value applied in P S or A mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off e When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode 1150 or M Manual Q259 the exposure compensation cannot be used Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash e The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axis shows the number of pixels e Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left List of the Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below e Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page A Flash mode Self timer Focus mode Boe Shooting mode compensation 174 a auto 0 0 40 EFFECTS special effects 0 0 C55 _S A M 57 ae U User settings 0 0 63 1 When the flash is lowered the flash mode is fixed at off 2 AF autofocus 4 macro close up or ald infinity can be selected 3 The flash is fixed at off when in High ISO monochrome or Silhouette e The setting applied in shoo
182. o cancel press lt 4 e Copies created by editing with filter effects can be ED a recognized by the amp icon displayed in playback mode OOOL IE Fa Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Select a picture Q134 gt MENU button L213 gt F Small picture 1 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the aia desired copy size and press the button eroso e The available sizes are 640x480 320x240 and peed 160x120 2 Choose Yes and press the button e Anew smaller copy is created e Image quality is saved as Basic compression ratio of about 1 16 e To cancel choose No and press the O button e Copies created by editing with small picture editing function are displayed with a black frame More Information See File and Folder Names 68898 for more information 6620 Editing Still Images Black Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures Select a picture 11134 gt MENU button Q13 gt BK Black border 1 Press the multi selector A or W to choose the Tyo desired frame thickness and press the button Choose a frame thickness from Thin Medium or Broad line 2 Choose Yes and press the button e Anew copy with a black border is created e To cancel choose No and press the button e Copies created by editing with black border editing function can be recognized by the icon displayed in playback mode
183. o read and follow the warnings of For Your Safety Avi thoroughly before using the Charging AC Adapter Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for Charging AC Adapter 4 before use m Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger e You can also charge the Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 by connecting the camera to a computer C1190 110 e The EN EL5 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH 61 available separately 688100 AC Power Source e You can take pictures and play back images while using the AC Adapter EH 62A available separately 6 100 to power the camera from an electrical outlet e Donot under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH 62A Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera yoeqhe q pue Huljooys jo sdiseg ay 21 yoeqhe q pue Bunooys jo sdiseg ay 22 Confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover Insert the memory card e Slide the memory card until it clicks into place v Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Be sure to confirm that the memory card is in the correct orientation Memory card slot Clo
184. ographic seal Identifies this se kOn H device as an authentic Nikon product PYIN WOyIN uo Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction About the User s Manual o part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced transmitted ranscribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission ikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product ikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in he documentation at any time and without prior notice While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the ikon representative in your area address provided separately Read This First Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
185. oll 8 End a Return to full frame playback mode 2 Ff m Note on Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Panorama pictures recorded with functions other than easy panorama of the COOLPIX P510 may not be scrolled or zoomed on this camera 6585 uolDas 9U 1 4J Y Using a tripod makes the composition easier When using a tripod to stabilize the camera set Vibration reduction 6680 to Off in the setup menu Rotate the mode dial to SCENE gt MENU button gt Panorama 1 Select M Panorama assist and pressthe pm button Easy panorama Bye e The D icon is displayed to show the direction in which Mie pictures are joined 2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the O button Select the direction in which pictures are joined in the completed panorama right X left Q up ZS or down 7 The yellow icon DD moves to the selected direction so press the button to select the direction A white icon is displayed in the selected direction Apply flash mode C1166 self timer C1169 focus mode A72 and exposure compensation 1 74 settings with this step if necessary Press the button again to reselect the direction 3 Frame the first portion of the panorama scene and take the first picture e The camera focuses on the subject at the p center of the frame zait One e 1 3 of the image will be displayed as translucent 4 Shoot the nex
186. om 2 The values set manually are disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting 2 Not displayed for Monochrome 3 Only displayed for Monochrome v Note on Image Sharpening The effects of Image sharpening cannot be previewed on the monitor during shooting Check the results in playback mode UOJD 9U 1 4J Y m Note on Contrast When Active D Lighting 49653 is set to settings other than Off the 84 mark is displayed for Contrast and Contrast cannot be adjusted m Contrast Saturation and A Auto Results for contrast and saturation vary with the exposure and the position and size of the subject in the frame e The setting for the COOLPIX Picture Control which has A auto selected for either Contrast or Saturation is displayed in green in the COOLPIX Picture Control grid Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom 2 The option of the original COOLPIX Picture Control can be adjusted if Custom 1 or Custom 2 is selected 65836 Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Custom Picture Control COOLPIX Custom Picture Control Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 13 gt Custom Picture Control The picture editing options created by customizing COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls can be registered up to two options The registered options can be displayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control Creating COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls
187. om control toward W EF to display 12 thumbnails or toward T Q to switch back to full frame playback mode 2 Choose Copies and press the button 3 Choose the number of copies up to nine and press the button 4 Choose Paper size and press the button More Information See Printing Images of Size 1 1 C179 for more information Print selection 4 SY NO 32 A 32 PictBridge prints Start print Paper size Copies PictBridge 4 prints a T 2 o 3 a m wn fal a 6 5 Start print Copies Paper size 65627 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the pares button Defaut A A 3 3 5x5 in e To specify the paper size using the printer settings 5x7 in choose Default in the paper size menu 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in Letter 6 Choose Start print and press the O button PictBridge prints Copi Paper size 7 Printing starts e The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete e To cancel before all copies have been printed press the button Printing cancel Current print total number of prints uoldas 9U 1 4J Y Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly 3826 print pictures by following the procedure below 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed press the MENU button 2 Use the multi
188. on gt tab 1113 gt Fn button Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the Fn FUNC button C12 e This can be used when P S A M or U is chosen for shooting mode Option Image size 1178 Picture Control 68833 White balance 69838 Metering 68840 Continuous default setting 68841 ISO sensitivity 68645 AF area mode 68647 Disp Disp Disp Disp Disp Disp Disp ay the se jay the se ay the se ay the se ay the se jay the se ay t ne se ting ting ting ting ting ting ting Description or image size or Picture Control or white balance or metering or continuous shooting or ISO sensitivity or AF area mode UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 65887 uolas adua1ajay The Setup Menu Charge by Computer Press the MENU button gt tab 1113 gt Charge by computer Select whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable Q90 Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer Auto default setting The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the Off camera is connected to a computer m Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer even if the
189. on Face Detection e The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including whether or not the subject is facing the camera Additionally the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When the frame includes more than one face the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors including the direction in which the subject is facing In some rare cases such as those described in Autofocus Q733 the subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green If the camera does not focus try Focus Lock C1186 Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection e During playback the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the faces that were detected at the time of shooting except for pictures taken using Continuous 61 or Exposure bracketing 11161 When zooming in on an image displayed in full frame playback mode by rotating the zoom control toward T Q the image is enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting Q235 except for pictures taken using Continuous C1161 or Exposure bracketing 61 sainjea4 Buljoous 85 saunyea4 Buljooys Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off center subjects whe
190. on the printer saanjea 4 Buljooyus See the instruction manual of the printer or check with the authorized print dealer for further details 79 saunyea4 Bulyooys 80 Some shooting set Restricted function Setting Focus mode 72 Flash mode Self timer Smile timer Focus mode Image quality Image size ISO sensitivity Continuous 61 Exposure racketing 61 AF area mode 61 AF area mode 61 Continuous A61 Continuous A61 Continuous A61 Active D Lighting A62 ings cannot be used in combination with other functions Description When ad infinity is selected for shooting the flash is not available When Continuous H Continuous L Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps Continuous H 60 fps BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected for shooting the flash is not available The flash is not available When Subject tracking is selected for shooting the self timer smile timer are not available When Subject tracking is selected MF manual focus is not available When Pre shooting cache or Multi shot 16 is selected for shooting Image quality is fixed at Normal e When Multi shot 16 is selected for shooting Image size is fixed at 5 2560x1920 pixels When Pre shooting cache is selected for shooting Image size is fixed at 34 2048x1536 pixels e When Continuous H 120 fps is selected for shooting Image size is fixed at Y84 640x4
191. on will be canceled When AU10 auto is applied is only displayed for a few seconds even if monitor indicators Q15 are turned on Frame the subject and take a picture e The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when the shutter release button is pressed halfway On The flash will fire when you press the shutter release button all the way Flashing The flash is charging The camera cannot take pictures Off The flash will not fire when a picture is taken e Ifthe battery is low the monitor will be turned off while the flash is charging Eo Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector m Lowering the Flash When not using the flash gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0 5 to 8 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 26 ft for wide angle position and about 1 5 to 4 5 m 5 ft to 14 ft for telephoto zoom position when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto Available Flash Modes A Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Auto with red eye reduction Best choice for portraits Reduces red eye effect caused by flash in portraits 68 off Flash does not fire e Use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when shooting in a dark location 5 Fill flash The flash fires when a picture is taken regardless of how bright the subject is Use to fill in illuminate sha
192. onnected to a computer an application installed on the computer such as ikon Transfer 2 may start If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery exit the application e The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging Depending upon computer specifications settings and power supply and allocation it may be impossible to charge the battery using a computer connection while it is inserted into the camera 65688 The Setup Menu The Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer Option Description Flashes slowly green Battery charging Battery not charging If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing green to off while the power on lamp is lit charging is complete Off e The ambient temperature is not suited to charging Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F The USB cable is not connected correctly or the battery is faulty Make sure the USB cable is connected correctly and replace the battery if necessary The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power Wake up the computer The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the camera due to the computer s settings or its specifications Flashes quickly green UO IaS 9U 1
193. ons of the hospital when using while in a hospital The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or he instruments of the hospital A 3D Images Do not continuously view 3D images ecorded with this device for extended periods whether on a television monitor or other display n the case of children whose visual systems are still maturing consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior o use and follow their instructions Prolonged viewing of 3D images may cause eye strain nausea or discomfort Cease use should any of these symptoms occur and consult a physician if necessary Notices for Customers in the U S A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generate
194. ontrol to focus 4882 e Use the side zoom control in the direction of T to focus on distant subjects e Use the side zoom control in the direction of W to focus on near subjects This is convenient when shooting at the telephoto position when it is more difficult to keep subjects in focus Use the side zoom control in the direction of W to zoom a specific increment from the current zoom position toward the W side Use it in the direction of W again to move the zoom position further toward W side Use it in the direction of T to return to the original zoom position before the side zoom control was used e When using the digital zoom use the side zoom control in the direction of W to move to the telephoto end of the optical zoom If you perform any operation other than the side zoom control the zoom is not returned to the zoom position before the operation Snap back zoom is not available during movie recording UO IAS 9U 1 4J Y 65683 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the MENU button gt tab 1113 gt Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings Option Description Set the following all sound settings to On default setting or Off Setting beep beep sounds once when the settings are completed Focus beep beep sounds twice when the camera focuses on the subject Error beep beep sounds three times when an error is detected Start up sounds Button sou
195. oom The digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting modes 61 Smile timer TI 170 Description Shutter sound is disabled when Continuous H Continuous L Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps Continuous H 60 fps BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected in the shooting menu Shutter sound is disabled he digita he digita he digita he digita he digita Blink warning does not take effect when using the smile timer Continuous is set to a setting other han Single or exposure bracketing is set zoom cannot be used when shooting with the smile timer Focus mode TI 72 manual focus is selected Continuous TI 61 16 is selected for shooting AF area mode TI 61 Zoom cannot be used when MF zoom cannot be used when Multi shot zoom cannot be used when shooting with Subject tracking Zoom memory TI A62 memory is set to On zoom cannot be used when Zoom When the digital zoom is in effect selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are restricted 48882 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously The Control Range of the Shutter Speed P S A M Modes The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting Additionally the control range changes in the following continuous shooting se tings Setting ISO sensitivity Q161 Continuous 1161 wn Auto Fixed range auto
196. ooting 61 While connected to a printer 90 e You cannot switch the display while displaying a certain error message f the camera clock has not been set Date not set indicator 26 108 lashes during shooting still pictures have a time stamp of 67875 00 00 0000 00 00 and movies are dated 01 01 12 00 00 Set he correct date and time using Time zone and date in the setup menu The camera clock is not as accurate as a normal clock such as 108 watches Check camera clock regularly against more accurate 68875 imepieces and reset as required Shooting and photo information may be hidden Press the DISP button until shooting data or photo information is displayed Time zone and date in the setup menu has not been set pole Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution mm Date not appearing on A shooting mode that does not support print date is selected 108 68879 pictures even e Another function that is set now is restricting the print date 80 when Print date is e The date cannot be imprinted onto a movie enabled Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when camera is turned on Clock battery is exhausted all settings were restored to their default values Camera settings reset Reset file Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder 110 numbering number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder Change 6890 cannot be done the memory card or format t
197. orama pictures that can be played back on the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture Shooting range can be selected from Normal 180 default setting or Wide 360 Press the shutter release button all the way and release it then move the camera slowly in the horizontal direction Shooting ends automatically when the selected shooting range has been captured When shooting starts the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame The zoom is fixed at the wide angle position Display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full frame playback mode and press the button The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the picture automatically See Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama 6883 saanjea 4 Buljooyus Panorama assist Use this mode when shooting a series of pictures that can later be joined on a computer to form a single panorama Press the multi selector A W lt or P to select the direction in which pictures are to be joined and press the button After shooting the first picture shoot the necessary number of pictures while confirming the seams To finish shooting press the button Transfer taken pictures to a computer and use the Panorama Maker 6 software C1192 687 to join them in a single panorama See Using Panorama Assist 6886 for more information v Note on Printing Panoram
198. ormed for another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically To turn on the monitor again in standby mode perform either one of the following operations e Press the power switch shutter release button P button or P movie record button e Rotate the mode dial Flashes No operations No operations performed performed cccccccce gt cecccccce gt 3 min Camera enters Camera turns off standby mode The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu Q108 By default the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting mode or playback mode If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH 62A the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes This setting cannot be changed yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay 25 yoeqheg pue Hunooys jo sdiseg ayy 26 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language Date and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on 1 Press the multi selector amp or V to choose the desired language and press the button Press A or W to choose Yes and press the X button Press lt or P to select your home time zone Time zone and press the button See Daylight Saving Time C1127 for more information Press amp or W to choose the date disp
199. ornia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that his product is to be collected separately The following apply only to gus users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is o be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Table of Contents Introduction Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Abou
200. others by single borders If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the shutter is automatically released Each time the shutter is released automatic shooting using face detection and smile detection is repeated 4 Finish shooting e To cancel smile detection and finish shooting return to step 1 and select OFF 70 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector m Notes on Smile Timer The digital zoom is not available e Under some shooting conditions faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly e See Using Face Detection 1185 for more information e The smile timer cannot be used simultaneously with certain shooting modes See Available Functions C1165 and List of the Default Settings Q75 for more information This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Q80 for more information Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When using the smile timer the auto off function Q109 is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed e The camera does not detect any faces e The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile When the Self timer Lamp Flashes When the camera detects a face the self timer lamp flashes The lamp quickly flashes immediately after the shutter is released Releasing the Shutter
201. ound is disabled in certain settings such as shooting mode 65684 Set the amount of time that passes before the monitor 6884 is turned off to save power The default setting is 1 min Format the internal memory only when a memory card is not inserted or the memory card when a memory card is inserted All data stored in the internal memory or on the memory card is deleted during formatting and cannot be restored Be sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting 67885 Change the camera s display language 69885 dnjas esas jesaua5 109 dnjas esawie gt jesauay 110 The Setup Menu Option TV settings Fn button Charge by computer Toggle Av Tv selection Reset file numbering Blink warning Filmstrip Adjust settings for connection to television e When the camera is connected to a television using an audio video cable but no picture is displayed on the television set Video mode to NTSC or PAL according to the type of signal compatible with the television e HDMI settings can be set Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the Fn FUNC button The default setting is Continuous When set to Auto default setting you can charge the camera s battery by connecting the camera to a computer provided that the computer is able to supply power When charging by computer it may take more time to charge the battery than when using the C
202. playback Return to full frame playback mode Pause End The movie can also be advanced or rewound by one frame by rotating the multi selector To delete a movie use full frame playback mode C1134 or thumbnail playback mode C1135 to select a movie and press the J button C1136 v Note on Movie Playback 100 Movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be played back Using GPS he Global Positioning System GPS is a satellite based navigation system using the electro magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit This chapter describes how to record the position information on the image using GPS Sd5 Buisn 101 Sd Busy 102 The camera s internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and calculates its current time and position Calculation of the position is known as positioning The position information latitude and longitude can be recorded on the pictures to be shot To start recording of the position information set GPS options to Record GPS data Press the MENU button gt GPS setting tab 1114 gt GPS options Set Time zone and date 1108 correctly before using the GPS function 1 Use the multi selector to select Record GPS Gapion data and then press the button Record GPS data Synchronize Update A GPS file 2 Select On and press the button e Signals are received from the GPS satellite
203. played back Pictures shot continuously with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be played as a sequence Check the Sequence display options setting Cannot play a sequence Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small pictures or cropped copies of size 320 x 240 pixels or smaller Playback zoom may not be available for pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 3D pictures cannot be enlarged when the camera is connected via HDMI and they are played back in 3D Cannot zoom in on picture Voice memos cannot be attached to movies Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 and voice memos recorded by other cameras cannot be played back Cannot record or play back voice memo Confirm the conditions that are required for editing pictures or movies Pictures and movies taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be edited Pictures and movies cannot be edited Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu Pictures are not Cables are connected to both the HDMI mini connector and displayed on USB audio video connector television Memory card contains no pictures Replace memory card Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory Camera is off Battery is exhausted Nikon Transfer 2 USB cable is not correctly connected does not start Camera is not recognized by the computer when camera is Confirm that the ope
204. ps 1280x720 or iiia HS 15 fps 1920x1080 monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16 9 The maximum movie length display indicates the maximum HS movie length uoldas 2U 1 4 Y 3 Press the movie record button to end recording 67866 The Movie Menu m Notes on HS Movie The sound is not recorded e Zoom position focus exposure and white balance are locked when the CH movie record button is pressed to start recording HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second When Movie options 45864 in the movie menu is set to py HS 120 fps 640x480 or 720i HS 60 fps 1280x720 movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded When set to iiia HS 15 fps 1920x1080 movies that can be played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed can be recorded Portions recorded at m HS 120 fps 640x480 Movies are recorded for up to 7 minutes and 15 seconds at high speed and are played back in slow motion at a speed four times slower than normal speed Recording 15s Slow motion playback no sound Portions recorded at iia HS 15 fps 1920x1080 A movie of up to 29 minutes in length is recorded when shooting for the purpose of fast motion playback Movies are played back two times faster than normal speed Fast motion playback no sound UO IasS 2U 1 4J Y 65867 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y The Movie
205. r an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the battery This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury A Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas Using the camera in the presence of flammable gases such as propane and gasoline as well as flammable sprays or dust could result in explosion or fire A Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A Keep out of reach of children Do not keep the products within reach of children Doing so may cause injury Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths A Do not remain in contact w
206. r not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye Fi card The default setting is Disable Reverse indicators Set the display direction of exposure indicator to be displayed when the shooting mode is M Reset all Reset the camera s settings to their default values e Some of the settings such as Time zone and date and Language and user settings that were saved for mode dial U are not reset Firmware version Display the current camera firmware version More Information See Note on the Command information Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed A 14 for more dnjas esawes jesauay 117 112 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera Shooting Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Using Panorama Assist Using 3D Photography PS Ay M Modes nnana eae aloes acne eA EA Playback Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode SEQUENCE ersedotaecrcco desvscenhel och ataach dase acacia E Editing Still Images Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Editing Movies Menu Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode eccccccccssssssssssssesssscssssssssssssssesssssessssssees 656 33 The Playback Menu The Movie Menu GPS Setting Menu The Setup Menu Additional In
207. ra focusing from being recorded select Single AF SalAow 22g Hulkejg pue Bulpsoday More Information See Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed CL 14 for more information 99 S JAOW Deg Bulkelg pue Bulpsoray 1 Press the gt playback button to select SRD AUGER playback mode e Press the multi selector to select a movie e Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon A93 2 Press the button to play back a movie Pausing Adjusting the volume Press the zoom control T W C112 during playback Operations available during movie playback Rotate the multi selector to fast forward or rewind Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor Press the multi selector lt or P to select an icon of Duri Vol playback control then press the button to perform playback ideor the following operations To Use Description Rewind Rewind the movie while the button is pressed down Advance Advance the movie while the button is pressed down The following operations can be performed with the playback controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused Rewind the movie by one frame Hold down the button to rewind continuously Advance the movie by one frame Hold down the button to advance continuously Extract and save only the required parts of the movie 65631 Save the extracted frame from a movie as a still picture 69632 a Resume
208. ra horizontally to the right until the translucent guide is aligned with the subject To cancel shooting press the button Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter e The camera automatically takes the second picture when it detects that the subject is aligned with the guide e Shooting is canceled if the subject is not aligned with the guide within ten seconds Using 3D Photography m Taking 3D Pictures Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography We recommend shooting still subjects e Pictures have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background is increased Pictures may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second picture is not aligned precisely Be careful of camera shake when shooting at the telephoto zoom position The telephoto zoom position is restricted to an angle of view equivalent to that of about 135 mm lens in 35mm 135 format The angle of view i e the area visible in the frame seen in the saved picture will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting Pictures taken under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise Ifthe camera does not take the second picture and cancels the shooting even when you align the guide with the subject try shooting with the shutter release button m Notes on Viewing 3D Pictures 3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor See Viewi
209. rap and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator and microphone 2 Frame the picture e Point the camera at the subject yoeqhe q pue Bunooys jo saiseg ay ISO Sensitivity 0 ISO sensitivity 8 may be displayed on the shooting screen When IO is displayed the ISO sensitivity is automatically raised Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures Q116 when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor Using a Tripod e In the following situations use of a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake When shooting in a dark location or with the flash mode C1166 set to off When shooting in the telephoto zoom position e To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod set Vibration reduction in the setup 30 menu Q108 to Off Step 3 Fram Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom e To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame rotate toward T telephoto zoom position e To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the frame rotate toward W wide angle position e Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly while rotating the control partially adjusts the zoom slowly except during movie recording e Azoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated Optical e The zoom can also be operated by
210. rating system used is compatible with connected to a the camera computer Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically For more information on Nikon Transfer 2 refer to help information contained in ViewNxX 2 The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer With some PictBridge compatible printers the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print images when Auto is selected for the Charge by computer option Set the Charge by computer option to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer O13 Xapu pue sajon jer1uyra1 Xapu pue saJON Je21UY2 L Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution mmj Pictures to be Memory card contains no pictures Replace memory card 22 printed are not e Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory 23 displayed e Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed O88 Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations even for PictBridge compatible printers Use the printer to select paper size e The paper size selected using the camera is not compatible 68827 Cannot select paper size with camera F with the printer 07828 e A printer that automatically sets the paper size is being used GPS Problem Cause Solution e The camera may not be able to identify the location in some Unable to identify shooting environments To use the GPS featur
211. ration To change the zoom position to the next focal length level release the zoom control and then operate it again Set Zoom memory to Off when using the digital zoom Startup Zoom Position Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab 11113 gt Startup zoom position When the camera is turned on the zoom position moves to the focal length equivalent to 35mm 135 format of angle of view of the zoom lens that is set in advance The following settings are available 24 mm default setting 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm 105 mm and 135 mm 65854 For more information about image editing functions Quick retouch D Lighting Skin softening Filter effects Small picture and Black border see Editing Still Images 68815 amp Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU button C1113 gt amp Print order If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored on a memory card the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in advance on the memory card Printing with a DPOF compatible 18 printer that is equipped with a card slot e Ordering the prints to a digital photo lab that has a DPOF service e Printing by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible 18 printer 68825 When the memory card is removed from the camera the print order
212. re In such cases the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Change the shutter speed setting or aperture value When settings such as ISO sensitivity 68845 are changed the appropriate exposure may be obtained Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting C1183 6870 M Manual Mode P S A M Modes The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value e The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1 4000 to 8 seconds 1 Rotate the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the command dial to set a shutter speed See 1159 for more information on exposure indicator 3 Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value e Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust shutter speed and aperture value settings until the desired exposure is achieved 4 Focus and shoot In the default setting the camera has nine focus areas and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas light in green 68847 Mia Exposure indicator T a ope E G40 Uo IasS 2U 1 4 Y 65611 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y P S A M Modes m Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after the exposur
213. reen during log recording When log recording is completed select End log in Create log in the GPS setting menu and press the button Create log Log interval 15s End log ae Start log 12h Log data for next 12 hours 24h Log data for next 24 hours UO IasS 2U 1 4J Y Create log T Start Ke Log interval 65671 uolDas 9U 1 4J Y GPS Setting Menu 4 Select Save log and press the button End log e The log data is saved to a memory card Erase log v Notes on Log Recording If the date and time are not set the log cannot be recorded Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording When the battery power becomes exhausted loge recording ends Log recording ends due to the operation below even when there is time remaining for log recording The USB cable is connected The battery chamber memory card slot cover is opened or closed Record GPS data in GPS options is set to Off same as when Reset all is performed The setting of the internal clock time zone or date and time is changed If time for log recording still remains even when the camera is turned off log recording is continuously performed until the preset time has elapsed The log data is temporarily stored in the camera New logs cannot be recorded if the log data remains in the camera After recording log data save it to a memory card A max
214. res and playback mode which is used for viewing pictures Press the gt playback button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode e While using playback mode you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter release button or the movie record button Shooting mode e Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select different shooting modes C1128 29 Playback mode 15 05 2012 15 30 a Q004 JPG suonesado diseg pue ea awey 3y JO sued suoljesado dISeg pue eJBWeD 24 JO Seg 12 Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector pressing up A down V left 4 or right P on the rotary multi selector or pressing the button e The rotary multi selector is also referred to as the multi selector in this manual When Using Shooting Mode Rotate to set the aperture Display flash mode value Select an item 66 menu ma gt Lor KEAN Display the 4 rs Display Self timer mene g a Smile timer menu compensation guide 69 70 74 Apply selection Display focus mode menu Q272 The aperture value can be set in shooting mode A or M C59 Items can be chosen while a menu is displayed When Using Playback Mode Select me previous 15 05 2012 1580 image Move the 0004JPG displayed area when the image is magnifie
215. rotating the side zoom zoom control A3 toward T or W The function of the side zoom control can be set in the Assign side zoom control in the setup menu Q108 Digital Zoom When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom position rotating the zoom control toward T telephoto zoom position triggers the digital zoom Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 2x beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom T er T BE T c W E Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled e The focus will be at the center of the frame and the focus area will no displayed when the digital zoom is in effect Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike the optical zoom the digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as inter e a Picture Zoomout Zoomin Digital zoom yoeqhe q pue Buljooys jo sdiseg ay be polation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of image quality depending on the image size Q78 and digital zoom magnification 24 indicates the zoom position where interpolation is applied when shooting still pictures When the zoom is increased beyond the 24 position interpolation is initiated and the zoom indica yellow or also turns dh moves to the right as the image size becomes smaller allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at image size setting o When the image
216. ry card e Insert a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot e Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods specify the pictures and the number of prints each using the Print order 68655 option in the playback menu O25 uolDas 2U 1 4 Y Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Turnonthe printer e Check the printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable e Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly When disconnecting the cable do not pull the plug at an angle 4 The camera is automatically turned on e When connected correctly the PictBridge startup screen is displayed on the camera monitor Then the Print selection screen is displayed PictBridge m If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Set the Charge by computer option 69888 in the camera s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable 65826 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly 68826 print pictures by following the procedure below 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the button e Rotate the zo
217. s e 1 4000 to 2s Tripod in Night landscape scene mode 4s Fireworks show scene mode P S A and M modes e 1 4000 to 8s when ISO sensitivity is set to 100 in M mode including when set to Auto or Fixed range auto e 1 4000 to 4s when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 100 200 or Speed 400 in P S or A mode and when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200 or 400 in M mode e 1 4000 to2s when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 800 e 1 4000 to 1s when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 1600 and when set to Auto or Fixed range auto in P S or A mode e 1 4000 to 1 2 s when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 3200 or Hi 1 e 1 4000 to 1 125 s Continuous H 120 fps e 1 4000 to 1 60 s Continuous H 60 fps The aperture value is f 8 3 Aperture Electronically controlled 6 blade iris diaphragm Range 10 steps of 1 3 EV W A M mode Self timer Durations of 2 or 10 seconds can be selected Built in flash Range approx W 0 5 to 8 0 m 1 ft 8 in to 26 ft ISO sensitivity Auto T 1 5 to 4 5 m 5 ft to 14 ft Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Interface Hi Speed USB Data transfer protocol ITP PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL HDMI output Can be selected from Auto 480p 720p and 1080i O16 I O terminal GPS Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life EN EL5 Tripod socket Dimensions WxHxD Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity
218. s 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 uonnponu e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Cc Nikon COOLPIX P510 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 uonon ponu Notices 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 Calif
219. s become hot Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled At low temperatures the camera and the battery may not function normally amp 7 Xapu pue sajon jer1uyra1 Xapu pue saJON Je21UY2 L Troubleshooting Problem Monitor or viewfinder is blank Monitor is hard to see The viewfinder is hard to see Display does not switch to monitor or viewfinder when the IOl button is pressed Date and time of recording are not correct No information displayed in monitor Print date not available 68 Cause Solution mM e Camera is off 25 e Battery is exhausted 24 e Standby mode for saving power Press the power switch 25 shutter release button D gt button or movie record button or rotate the mode dial Monitor and viewfinder cannot be used simultaneously Press 16 the O button to alternate between displays Camera and computer are connected via USB cable 90 93 Camera and TV are connected via audio video cable or HDMI 90 68823 cable Interval timer shooting in progress 658 43 Ambient lighting too bright move to darker location or use 16 viewfinder e Adjust monitor brightness 108 68678 e Monitor is dirty Clean monitor amp 6 e Adjust diopter adjustment control 16 e You cannot switch the display in the following situations While recording or playing back movies 96 100 While recording or playing back voice memos 88 During interval timer sh
220. s saved Start and stop movie recording IOl monitor button DISP display button Side zoom control Playback button Zoom control Rotary multi selector Command dial Apply selection button MENU menu button Parts of the Camera Switch the monitor display Switch the information displayed on the monitor Use the function assigned with Assign side zoom control e When the camera is turned off press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode Return to shooting mode Enlarge the image when rotated toward TQ display image thumbnail or the calendar when rotated toward W E8 Adjust the volume for voice memo and movie playback See Using the Rotary Multi Selector for more information Switch the magnification of an enlarged image Display individual images of a sequence in full frame Scroll an image recorded with easy panorama Play back movies Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to full frame playback mode Display and hide the menu suol e1adQ DISeg pue eratue gt ay Jo sed suoljesado dISeg pue eBWeD BU JO Seg Parts of the Camera Delete button Shutter A release bu F mo ki C record bu IOl moni button DISP disp button Fn FUNC button Delete images Return to shooting mode Switch the monitor display Switch the information displayed on the monitor Display the shoot
221. s selected from the image selection screen 68859 If a sequence for which Allimages only a key picture is displayed is selected 68813 all pictures in the displayed sequence are copied All images Copy all pictures If a picture in a sequence is selected this option is not displayed Current sequence This option is displayed when a picture in a sequence has been selected before displaying the playback menu All pictures in the current sequence are copied uolDas 9U 1 4 Y m Notes on Copying Pictures JPEG MOV WAV and MPO format files can be copied Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied e Voice memo 6661 attached to pictures and Protect setting 68658 are also copied with the pictures e Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied e Print order settings 6 55 are not copied with the pictures e If Sequence display options 6 663 is set to Key picture only and a picture in the sequence is selected and the button is pressed to display individual pictures 3613 only Card to camera image copy is available 65862 The Playback Menu Message Memory contains no images If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is selected the message the Memory contains no images is displayed Press the MENU button and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures stored in the camera s in
222. sconnect them from the computer before you connect the camera to it Connecting the camera and other USB powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer which could damage the camera or memory card Printing images without using a computer 67825 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer you can print images without using a computer Connection method Connect the camera directly to the printer s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC E6 ViewNx 2 is an all in one software package which enables you to transfer view edit and share images Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNxX 2 Installer CD Your Imaging Toolbox SE ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required Compatible Operating Systems Windows e Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 e Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 e Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Macintosh e Mac OS X version 10 5 8 10 6 8 10 7 2 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD into the CD ROM drive e Mac OS When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed double click the Welcome icon saunjeay yeqAeld 91 saunyeay yeq
223. se note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting Q108 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices For the COOLPIX P510 the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other data You can delete unsaved log data from the memory card using Create log gt End log gt Erase log uonon ponu vi 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 AN WARNINGS A Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke o
224. se the battery chamber memory card slot cover v Formatting a Memory Card The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera be sure to format it with this camera All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted Be sure to make copies of any data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card To format a memory card insert the memory card into the camera press the MENU button and select Format card from the setup menu C1108 v Note on Memory Cards Re er to the documentation included with the memory card as well as The Memory Cards 5 in Caring for the Products Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover turn the camera off and confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are off y Press the memory card in lightly with your finger O to o partially eject it and then pull it out straight gt v High Temperature Caution The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data including images and movies can be saved in either the camera s internal memory approximately 90 MB or on a memory card To use the camera s internal memory for shooting or playback fir
225. selector to choose Paper size Pintent and press the T button Print selection e To exit the print menu press the MENU button SURE Paper size 6628 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the ae button e To specify the paper size using the printer settings AL choose Default in the paper size menu 100x150 mm 4x6 in 8x10 in 4 Choose Print selection Print all images or me DPOF printing and press the button Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 and number of copies up to nine per picture e Press the multi selector lt or P to choose the pictures and press or W to set the number of copies for each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures are not 3 printed D e Rotate the zoom control toward T Q to switch to full frame playback mode a or W 3 to switch to 12 thumbnail display Py Press the button when setting is complete a e When the menu shown on the right is EA S displayed choose Start print and press the button to start printing 010 NS Choose Cancel and press the button to return to the print menu Cancel 6829 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Connecti
226. setting Histograms are not displayed m Notes on View hide Framing Grid Framing grid is not displayed in the following situations e When tracking a subject after a su When recording a movie bject is registered e When the enlarged center of the picture is displayed in MF manual focus m Notes on View hide Histograms Histograms are not displayed in the following situations When recording a movie e When the enlarged center of the picture is displayed in MF manual focus e When the flash mode self timer or focus mode menu is displayed e When borders for face detection 41185 are displayed e When the subject tracking is being activated in AF area mode 6878 The Setup Menu Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time 48856 Option Description Date The date is imprinted on pictures Date and time The date and time are imprinted on pictures OFF Off default setting The date and time are not imprinted on pictures The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor 8 m Notes on Print Date Imprinted dates cannot be deleted from the image nor can dates be imprinted after the picture has been taken
227. shooting information See Q10 for more information on histogram and shooting information Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting The display options for the monitor can be changed in Monitor settings in the setup menu 2108 A histogram and framing grid are available as the display options 15 suoljesado dISeg pue eJBWeD BU JO Seg 16 Basic Operations Switching the Monitor Display button Press the IO monitor button to switch between the monitor and viewfinder Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions Monitor Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor Press the O button to switch to the viewfinder When the image in the viewfinder is difficult to see adjust by rotating the diopter adjustment control while looking through the viewfinder e Take care not to scratch your eye with your fingertips or nails The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery iiime ereere iiia Preparation 2 Charge the Battery s Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card sssssssssssssessseessssesesesseeeseusseecenssseesenssseessssseesessee 22 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language Date and Time First Use Only 26 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode me ea eE
228. situations e 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 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self timer The self timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter release button is pressed When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu Q108 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera 1 Press lt self timer on the multi selector 2 Use the multi selector to select amp 10s or 2s and press the button e amp 10s ten seconds suitable for group pictures amp 2s two seconds suitable for preventing camera shake When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scene mode pet portrait auto release is displayed Q52 The self timer 10s and amp 2s are not available The mode selected for the self timer is displayed If the button is not pressed within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway e Set the focus and exposure 4 Press the shutter release button all m the way e The self timer starts and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed The self timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down 17250 F56 About one second
229. size is small the current e Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option in the setup menu C1108 More Information See Zoom memory 1162 for more Information See Startup zoom position Q62 for more Information 31 yoeqhe q pue Bunooys jo saiseg ay 32 Press the shutter release button halfway i e press the button slightly until you feel resistance When you press the shutter release button halfway the camera sets the focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway When the camera detects the main subject it focuses on that subject When the subject is in focus the focus areas up to 12 areas light in green Shutter Aperture speed value The camera has nine focus areas and if it does not detect the main subject it automatically selects the T focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas light in green oH W250 FS x When the digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen and the focus area is not displayed When the subject is in focus the focus indicator QA8 lights in green When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus indicator flashes in red the subject is out of focus Change the composit
230. sly shot at a rate of about one frame per second while the shutter release button is pressed all the way when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to 16 4608x3456 Continuous L Pre shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments by saving images from before the shutter release button was pressed all the way Pre shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and shooting continues when the shutter release button is pressed all the way 68843 e Frame rate up to 15 fps e Number of frames up to 20 frames including up to 5 frames captured in the pre shooting cache Shooting ends when the shutter release button is released or when the maximum number of frames has been shot The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is ixed at 34 2048 x 1536 pixels amp Pre shooting cache UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y Each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way 60 frames are captured at a speed of about 1 125 s or aster The image size is fixed at Y6A 640 x 480 pixels 120 Continuous H 120 fps Each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way 60 frames are captured at a speed of about 1 60 s or aster The image size is fixed at L 1280 x 960 pixels 60 Continuous H 60 fps 65841 uolDas 2U 1 4J Y Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Option Description BSS is recommended for shooting under low ligh
231. ssist illuminator may not light depending on the focus area position or scene mode Lens is dirty Clean lens White balance does not match light source When the subject is backlit or when shooting with an extremely bright light source in the display such as in sunlight ring shaped or rainbow colored bands may appear on the image Change the position of the light source or remove it from the display and try shooting again As the subject is dark shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high e Use flash e Specify a lower ISO sensitivity setting O11 Xapu pue sajon jer1uyra Xapu pue sa ON Je21UY2 L Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are too dark underexposed Pictures are too bright overexposed Areas not affected by red eye are also corrected Skin softening results are not as expected Saving images takes time Cannot set or use Continuous or Exposure bracketing Cannot set COOLPIX Picture Control amp 12 Cause Solution Flash is set to off Flash window is blocked Subject is beyond flash range Adjust exposure compensation Raise the ISO sensitivity Subject is backlit Raise the flash and set the scene mode Backlighting with HDR to Off or set the flash mode to fill flash Adjust exposure compensation When auto with red eye reduction or fill flash with red eye reduction of the Night portrait scene mode is applied during shoot
232. st remove the memory card Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera e When recording a movie onto a memory card a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended If the transfer speed of the card is slow the movie recording may end unexpectedly SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards SanDisk 4GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB TOSHIBA 4GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 1 4GB 8 GB 12 GB Panasonic 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB Lexar eo 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 1 Before using a card reader or similar device check that the device supports 2 GB cards 2 SDHC compliant Before using a card reader or similar device check that the SD device supports SDHC 3 SDXC compliant Before using a card reader or similar device check that the SD device supports SDXC XC Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards yoeqhe q pue Huljooys jo sdiseg ay 23 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera If you are turning the camera on for the first time see Setting the Display Language Date and Time 26 The lens extends and the monitor is turned on 2 Checkthe battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator yoeqhe q pue Bunooys jo saiseg ay Number of exposures remaining Battery Level D
233. stops before reaching half of the panorama range e When the shooting reaches more than half of the panorama range but finishes before the end point the range that is not shot will be recorded as a gray area C4 Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Switch to playback mode Q134 display the picture 15 05 2012 15 30 recorded with easy panorama in full frame playback ci mode and press the button The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the displayed area automatically og BSP or is displayed for pictures recorded with Minati ae ea easy panorama e The picture is scrolled in the direction of the panorama shooting e Rotate the multi selector to advance or rewind Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor during playback When you choose a playback control with the multi selector lt or gt and press the button the following operations can be performed ce ad Scrolling can also be performed by rotating the multi selector To Description Rewind B Scroll quickly back while the button is pressed Advance B Scroll quickly forward while the button is pressed The following operations can be performed with the playback controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused Pause LJ Rewind while the button is pressed LJ Scroll while the button is pressed 3 a Restart the automatic scr
234. t This Manual Information and Precautions For Your Safety WARNINGS Notices Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations sesssssssssscessssesscccssseecessssescecensseseessneeececennseseesnneees 1 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Changing the Angle of the Monitor Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap The Monitor Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Using the Rotary Multi Selector Using Menus the MENU Button Switching the Information on the Monitor DISP button Switching the Monitor Display IO button Using the Viewfindei sissisotaa sBsSasnsssous atest tte i i The Basics of Shooting and Playback essssssssscccsssessccsssscecssssescecssseececsssecessnneceessnneeeessnneees 17 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Setting the Display Language Date and Time Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Step 4 Focus and Shoot Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images xi uonnponu uopon ponu xii Table of Contents Shooting Feature Siennie i
235. t file number 68898 in the memory After resetting numbering continues from the lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card If Reset all is performed after all pictures are deleted from the internal memory or memory card C1136 the file numbers for the next pictures taken start from 0001 e The following settings remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed Shooting menu Custom Picture Control registration 68637 preset manual data for White balance 69639 Setup menu Time zone and date 6 875 Language 6 685 and Video mode 65886 in TV settings e User settings that were saved for mode dial U are not reset to the default settings when Reset all is performed To change these settings back to the default settings use Reset user settings 69653 Firmware Version Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Firmware version Displays the current camera firmware version a T fo o 3 a 0 wn N 6 5 COOLPIX P510 Ver X X 65897 uolDas 9U 1 4J Y Pictures movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 JPG Identifier not displayed on camera monitor Original still pictures voice memo attachment included movies Small copies voice memo attachment included Cropped copies voice memo attachment included Pictures created with picture editing other than cropping and small picture and attached
236. t picture e Match the outline of the next picture so that 1 3 of the frame overlaps the previous picture and press the shutter release button e Repeat until you have taken the necessary w A NORHIGH number of pictures to complete the image 8301 Using Panorama Assist 5 Press the button when shooting is completed e The camera returns to step 2 m Notes on Panorama Assist Set the flash mode self timer focus mode and exposure compensation before releasing the shutter for the first picture The settings cannot be changed after shooting the first picture Pictures cannot be deleted nor can zoom Image quality Q177 or Image size Q978 be adjusted after shooting the first picture e The panorama series is terminated if the auto off function 68884 triggers the standby mode during shooting To prevent this setting a longer time for the auto off function is recommended AEZAPHL Exposure Lock Indicator When using panorama assist mode all pictures in the panorama have the same exposure white balance and focus as the first picture of the panorama When the first picture is shot AE AF L is displayed on the monitor to indicate that exposure white balance and focus are locked Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 6 Transfer pictures to a computer C1193 and use Panorama Maker 6 to join them in a single panorama e Panorama Maker 6 can be installed on a computer using the included ViewNxX 2 Install
237. t positioning e When carrying this camera around while positioning do not place it in a metal bag Positioning cannot be performed if the camera is covered with metal materials e When there is a significant difference in the signals from the GPS satellite there could be a deviation of up to several hundred meters e Be aware of your surroundings when positioning e The date and time of the camera s internal clock at the time of shooting is recorded at the date and time of recording indicators displayed on the camera during playback The time obtained by the position information and recorded on images will not be displayed on the camera e Position information will be recorded on the first frame of pictures shot using continuous shooting mode e Positional information cannot be recorded onto movies e The geodetic system for this camera s GPS function uses the WGS 84 World Geodetic System 1984 Sd5 buisn 103 Sd Busy 104 Starting GPS Data Recording m Note on Pictures with Recorded Position Information An individual may be identified from still pictures that have been recorded with location information Observe caution when you transfer still pictures recorded with location information or GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can view them Be sure to read Disposing of Data Storage Devices QAv m Notes on Using the Camera with GPS Function Overseas
238. t the center of the frame e Exposure compensation Q74 can be adjusted e If the focus or exposure cannot be set for the main subject try the focus lock 4186 UO D9S BdUdJIJOY 1 250 F3 1840 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back 4 Press the shutter release button all the way and release it The D icons showing the panorama direction are displayed 5 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting e When the camera detects the panorama direction the shooting starts The guide showing the current shooting point is displayed When the guide showing the shooting point reaches the end the shooting ends Example of moving the camera 4 J e The user without shifting position moves the camera from end to end of the guide horizontally or vertically in an arc e Ifabout 15 seconds in SJP Normal 180 or 30 seconds in PWDE Wide 360 pass from the start of the shooting and before the guide showing the shooting point reaches the end the shooting ends v Notes on Easy Panorama Shooting e The image area seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting When the camera movement speed is too fast there is a large amount of camera shake or there is little change in subject such as wall or in the dark the shooting ends in an error e Panorama pictures are not saved when the shooting
239. ternal memory to the memory card More Information See File and Folder Names 68898 for more information Ol Sequence Display Options Press the gt button Playback mode gt MENU button 11113 gt Hl Sequence display options Choose the method used to display a series of pictures shot continuously sequence 68813 when viewing them in full frame playback mode Q34 or in thumbnail playback mode C1135 Settings are applied to all sequences and the setting is saved in the camera s memory even if the camera is turned off Option Description Individual pictures Each picture in a sequence is displayed Return a sequence in which pictures are displayed individually to the key picture only display Key picture only default setting Choose Key Picture Press the gt button Playback mode Select the desired sequence gt MENU button 213 gt Eh Choose key picture When Sequence display options is set to Key picture only the key picture displayed in full frame playback mode Q34 or thumbnail playback mode C1135 can be set for each sequence of pictures e When changing this setting before pressing MENU first select the desired sequence using full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode e When the key picture selection screen is displayed select a picture See The Image Selection Screen 69659 for more information UO IIaS 9U 1 4 Y 663
240. ther the subject is in focus check the subject on the monitor e Press the shutter release button halfway to preview an approximate depth of field the area in ocus behind and in front of the subject e Set Assign side zoom control 68883 in the setup menu to Manual focus to focus by using the side zoom control instead of A or in step 2 e The digital zoom is not available 6x62 Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to SCENE gt MENU button gt Panorama 1 Select 5 Easy panorama and press the ears button S Easy panorama p Oq Panorama assist 2 Select the shooting range from FY Normal oe 180 or CHF Wide 360 and press the fi button e The image sizes W x H when the camera is held in landscape orientation are as follows ES Normal 180 3200 x 560 when the camera is moved horizontally 1024 x 3200 when the camera is moved vertically HIDE Wide 360 6400 x 560 when the camera is moved horizontally 1024 x 6400 when the camera is moved vertically e For the image sizes when the camera is held in tall orientation the combinations of the moving direction and W x H are the opposites of the above 3 Frame the first portion of the panorama scene and press the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus e The zoom is fixed at the wide angle position e The framing guide is displayed on the monitor e The camera focuses on the subject a
241. ting without the flash with the camera zoomed in or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures Keep pressing the shutter release button all the way and up to ten pictures are shot and the camera automatically selects and saves only the sharpest picture in the series BSS BSS Best Shot Selector Each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way the camera shoots 16 pictures at a rate of about 30 frames per second and arranges hem in a single picture bob e The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is fixed at 5 2560 x 1920 pixels e The digital zoom is not available Multi shot 16 The camera shoots still pictures automatically at the _Intvi timer shooting specified interval 68843 The icon for the current setting other than Single is displayed on the monitor A83 m Notes on Continuous Shooting Focus exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series e The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality image size memory card type or shooting conditions e When ISO sensitivity 68645 is set to 3200 or Hi 1 the frame rate becomes slower e This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Q80 for more information m Note on BSS BSS is suited for shooting stationary subjects BSS may not produce the desired results if
242. ting modes P S A or M is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off except for self timer Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously This feature may not be used in combination with certain features L180 sainjeay Buljoous 75 saunyea4 Bulyooys 76 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below i Exposure Flash mode Self timer Focus mode S 66 69 72 covers 1 4 sAm S n gt gt See S S S e O n T jejejejeje e elejejejejejlejelejeljleje o jo o jo o je ejeo oj e le e e j j 9 X SAUTO oO wor Ce 40 Or sam OFF C ae e OF OOF as Ca e oF 0 C Q50 OFF La 150 1 51 ORS AF 8 Q52 wil AF 3D 0353 OFF AFe The setting cannot be changed Flash is fixed at fill flash when HDR is set to Off and is fixed at off when HDR is set to other than Off SATI auto or off can be selected When AUI0 auto is selected the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected Self timer or smile timer can be set AF autofocus or MF manual focus can be selected The setting cannot be changed Fill flash fires for red eye reduction May switch to slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode AF autofocus or macro close up can be sel
243. tly grainy Types of ISO Sensitivity Option Description e Auto default setting The sensitivity is ISO 100 in bright places in dark places the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 Fixed range auto Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity from ISO 100 400 default setting and ISO 100 800 The camera does not raise sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity to control grain that appears in images 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Hi 1 equivalent to ISO 6400 ISO sensitivity is locked at the specified value When the shooting mode is P or A and ISO sensitivity is set to Auto or Fixed range auto the shutter speed at which the ISO sensitivity automatic control starts to function 1 125 to one second can be set The default setting is None If the exposure is insufficient with the shutter speed that is set here the ISO sensitivity is increased automatically to obtain the correct exposure If the exposure is still insufficient even after the ISO sensitivity is increased the shutter speed slows down ISO sensitivity Minimum shutter speed UO IAS 9U 1 4J Y The icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor during shooting Hs e When Auto is selected the RQ icon is not displayed at ISO 100 but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to higher than 100 230
244. to JPEG compression In addition this number may differ depending on the make of memory card even if the capacity of the memory card is the same j Image Internal memory Memory card Print size l Wee quality 90 MB 4GB cm in 4608x3456 Fine 11 470 164 default orma 19 840 39 x 29 15 x 11 5 setting Basic 35 1 480 Fine 22 930 8 3264x2448 orma 39 28 x 21 11 x 8 Basic 68 Fine 44 2272x1704 orma 79 19x 14 7 5 x 5 6 asic 135 ine 87 2 1600x1200 orma 149 13 x 10 5 3 x4 asic 247 Fine 517 YA 640x480 orma 812 5x4 2x1 5 asic 1 137 Fine 4 188 4608x2592 orma 26 39 x 22 15 x 8 5 asic 46 Fine 81 9 1920x1080 orma 142 16 x 9 6 x 3 5 asic 237 Fine 2 E 4608x3072 orma 22 39 x 26 15 x 10 asic 39 1 670 Fine 4 Lil 3456x3456 orma asic 26 46 620 1 120 29x 29 11 5x 11 5 1 970 1_If the number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more 9999 is displayed 2 The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution dpi and multiplying by 2 54 cm 1 in However even with the same image size setting images printed at higher resolutions print smaller than the size indicated and those printed at lower resolutions print larger than the size indicated Printing Images of Size 1 1 Change the printer setting to Border when printing images with the size set to 1 1 The images may not be printed in 1 1 ratio depending
245. to resume printing Printer error check ink nk cartridge is empty Replace ink cartridge select Resume and press the button o resume printing Printer error file An error caused by the image file has occurred corrupt Select Cancel and press the button to cancel printing See the instruction manual provided with your printer for further guidance and information Printer error out of ink UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 658105 amp 106 x ROX Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products s scscsscssssssssseseesssesseeseseeees O 2 aE E AAEE EEA E E EE amp 2 The Battery uana S AATA O3 Charging AC Adapter 4 The Memary Cards icsasssessssnnssssssiacesvsnvosesnnsssisbenetvsineenentecisoestscopsnanyoaaetsscbt G5 Caring for the Camera 6 Cleaning 6 SEO MeO AN ERIE IEN E EEE E NEAT amp 6 Troubleshooting sessessseocssscsessscsocoscsososscscscsesososesoe amp 7 SpecificationS eeseesesesessescesesescescececescesescecesoscescecee 15 Supported Standards ccsccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssussssessssssssesssses O18 ING OK E E E A E EA 19 Xapu pue sajon jer1uYyra1 Xapu pue Sa ON Je21UY2 L Technical Notes and Index The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product observe the following precautions when using or storing the device Be sure to read and follow the warnings of For Your Safety Avi to Avii thorough
246. to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts m Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub s 1N e 4 yoeqheld 93 Using ViewNX 2 2 Transfer images to the computer Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the Source on the Options title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 Click Start Transfer 2 e At default settings all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer 3 Terminate the connection e If the camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable e Ifyou are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot saunyeay yeqhe d Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 e Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete e Consult online help for more information on using ViewNxX 2 Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock 94 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the 4 movie record button L 7m42s SalAow 22g Hulkejg pue Bulpso ay 95 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record mov
247. ts that look alike the camera may not be able to register or track a subject or the camera may track a different subject Additionally the subject may not be tracked properly depending on factors such as the subject s size and brightness In some rare cases of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected Q233 the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area lights in green If you cannot focus change the AF area mode to Manual or Center and try shooting with focus lock 4186 by refocusing on another subject at the same distance This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously C1180 for more information Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab Q213 gt Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses Option Description Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter release button is AF S default g pressed halfway setting The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway Use with moving subjects A sound will be heard while the camera focuses AF F Full time AF m Note on AF mode This feature may not be used in combination with certain features See Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Q280 for more information Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie record
248. u Default value Single shot Default value Off Default value Soft Default value Normal l amp n 4608x3456 Standard Auto normal 0 Matrix Single 30s Auto None off Auto Single AF 0 0 Normal Default value iki HD 1080p 1920x1080 Single AF UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y 65895 uolas adualajoy The Setup Menu GPS Setting Menu Option Record GPS data 68869 Log interval 68871 Log recording duration 6871 Setup Menu Option Welcome screen 69874 Image review 69878 Brightness 68878 View hide framing grid 68878 View hide histograms 69878 Print date 6879 Vibration reduction 68680 Motion detection 6881 AF assist 6682 Digital zoom 65882 Assign side zoom control 6 883 Button sound 68684 Shutter sound 68884 Auto off 68884 HDMI 48886 HDMI device control 68886 HDMI 3D output 68886 Fn button 69887 Charge by computer 68688 Toggle Av Tv selection 68890 Blink warning 69891 Filmstrip 68892 Eye Fi upload 68893 Reverse indicators 68694 68 96 Default value Off 15s Log data for next 6 hours Default value Auto Auto On Zoom Continuous Auto Do not toggle selection Of Of Disable 0 The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size 68327 6828 Default Frame intvl for Slide show 49657 35 Sequence display options 3663 Key picture only e Choosing Reset all also clears the curren
249. u reduces exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range The D Lighting 68617 option in the playback menu optimizes dynamic range in pictures taken UO IaS 9U 1 4J Y Save User Settings Reset User Settings See Saving Settings in U Mode Q164 for more information about Save User Settings Reset User Settings 65653 uolDas 9U 1 4J Y Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab Q213 gt Zoom memory Option Description When the zoom control is operated the camera changes in steps to the focal length equivalent to 35mm 135 format of angle of view of the zoom lens that is set in advance The following settings are available 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm 105 mm 135 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400 mm 500 mm 600 mm 800 mm and 1000 mm e Choose the focal length with the multi selector and then press he button to set the check box to On A or Off e Multiple focal lengths can be chosen e The default setting is On for all the check boxes e To finish the setting press the multi selector gt e The zoom position set in the Startup zoom position is automatically set to On Even if zoom control is operated the zoom position is not Off default setting changed with each focal length m Notes on Zoom Operation The changed focal length is the closest to that before the ope
250. uildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows etc Subject is moving rapidly In these situations try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or focus on another subject and use focus lock C1186 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 The camera can also focus using manual focus 72 682 m The Subject Is Too Close to the Camera f the camera does not focus try shooting with MY macro close up Q73 in the focus mode or Close up C1149 scene mode AF assist Illuminator n dark places the AF assist illuminator 11109 may light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot f you are concerned that you might miss a shot press the shutter release button all the way without irst pressing it halfway More Information See Focusing on Subject 184 for more information yoeqhe g pue Huljooys jo sdiseg ay 33 yoeqhe q pue Bunooys jo saiseg y L 34 1 Press the P playback button s gt playback button e When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode the last image saved will be displayed in full frame playback mode Multi selector 2 Use the multi selector to view previous or next images To view previous images amp or 4 To view next images W or gt Images can also be sele
251. ult setting is None Set settings related to the camera s date and time The Time zone setting allows you to specify the time zone where the camera is mainly used and whether or not daylight saving time is in effect When the travel destination is set the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the travel destination and the ft home time zone and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination Time zone and date dnjas esawie gt jesauay Set the image display after shooting the screen Monitor settings brightness and whether or not to display a framing grid or histograms on the monitor Imprint the shooting date and time on pictures at the time of shooting The default setting is Off Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama Panorama assist or 3D photography When Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Continuous C1161 in the shooting menu During movie recording Print date Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting The default setting is On Vibration reduction e When using a tripod to stabilize the camera set this feature to Off to prevent this feature from malfunctioning 108 Option Motion detection AF assist Digital zoom Assign side zoom control Sound settings Auto off Format memory Format card Language The Setup Menu te
252. uolDas adualajay The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the MENU button gt tab 1113 gt TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV Option Description Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in veeg moge accordance with your TV Select a picture resolution for HDMI output from Auto default setting 480p 720p or 1080i When Auto is set the output resolution that is best suited to the connected TV is selected automatically from 480p 720p or 1080i HDMI Select whether or not the camera receives signals from a TV when a TV that conforms to the HDMI CEC standard is connected with an HDMI cable When set to On default setting the television remote control can be used to operate the camera during playback See Using the TV s Remote Control HDMI Device Control 68824 for more information HDMI device control Set the method used to output 3D pictures to HDMI devices Select On default setting to three dimensionally play back 3D pictures taken with this camera on a TV or monitor that is connected via HDMI HDMI 3D output HDMI and HDMI CEC HDM is an abbreviation of High Definition Multimedia Interface which is one type of multimedia interface HDMI CEC is an abbreviation of HDMI Consumer Electronics Control which enables operations to be linked between compatible devices 65886 Fn Button The Setup Menu Press the MENU butt
253. up Menu Filmstrip Press the MENU button gt tab Q113 gt Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quickly in full frame playback mode C1134 Option Description Image thumbnail is displayed at the bottom of the monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly while viewing an image in full frame playback mode You can view thumbnails of previous and subsequent images and select an image While the filmstrip is displayed you can hide it by pressing the button Disables the filmstrip Off default setting uolDas 2U 1 4J Y m Note on Filmstrip Display In order to display the filmstrip at least ten images must be saved in the camera s internal memory or on the memory card 65692 The Setup Menu Eye Fi Upload Press the MENU button gt tab C1113 gt Eye Fi upload Option Description Upload images created by the camera to a preselected Enable destination Disable default setting Images will not be uploaded m Notes on Eye Fi Cards Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye Fi card for more information In the event of malfunction contact the card manufacturer The camera can be used to turn Eye Fi cards on and off but may
254. updated information is available online at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http Awww europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area Visit the site below for contact information http imaging nikon com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Hol
255. ure effect and Painting Create a small copy of pictures suitable for uses such as e mail attachments Add a black frame around the picture Use when you want to add a black border to a picture Crop a portion of the picture Use to zoom in on a subject or arrange a composition UO IIS 9U 1 4J Y individually and then select an image 6815 Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing The following restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing Editing functions used Quick retouch D Lighting Skin softening Filter effects Small picture Black border Crop Editing functions to add Skin softening Filter effects Small picture Black border or Crop can be used Quic with Quic border or Crop can be used Quic retouch and D Lighting cannot be used in combination each other retouch D Lighting Filter effects Small picture Black retouch D Lighting Skin softening Small picture Black border or Crop can be used No additional editing functions can be used Smal picture can be used Black border can be used e Copies created by editing cannot be edited again using the same editing function e To use an editing function together with small picture use the other editing function first and use small picture as the last editing function performed on that picture e Pictures that were taken using skin softening can be edited using s
256. vel destination Time zone e The time difference between home and the travel destination is displayed e When using the camera in an area where daylight saving ime is in effect turn on the daylight saving setting with A When set to on the icon is displayed on the top of the monitor and the clock advances by one hour To urn off press W Press the button to register the travel destination ime zone e While the travel destination time zone is selected the icon is displayed on the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode f Home Time Zone To switch to the home time zone choose ft Home time zone in step 2 and press the button Time zone and date 15 05 2012 15 30 London Casablanca Date and time oS Date format Time zone fi Time zone Tokyo Seoul 15 05 2012 23 30 Travel destination Time zone Tokyo Seoul 15 05 2012 23 30 frHome ti one Travel destination Time difference 10 30 amp EDT New York Toronto Lima 2 t Time zone EDT New York Toronto Lima 5 05 2012 10 30 fr Hom one Travel destination gt To change the home time zone choose f Home time zone in step 2 and perform the same procedure as for Travel destination to set the home time zone 65876 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below The Setup Menu For time differences not listed below set the camera clock using Time zone and date UTC
257. video channel e See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details 4 Hold down the gt button to turn on the camera e The camera enters playback mode and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV e While the camera is connected to the TV the monitor remains off m Notes on Connecting an HDMI Cable An HDMI cable is not included Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a TV The output terminal on this camera is a HDMI Mini Connector Type C When purchasing an HDMI cable be sure that the device end of the cable is a HDMI Mini Connector m Notes on Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable be sure that the plug is oriented correctly Do not force the plug into the camera When disconnecting the cable do not pull the plug at an angle e Do not connect cables to the HDMI mini connector and USB audio video connector simultaneously m When Nothing Appears on the TV Make sure that TV settings 68886 in the setup menu is appropriate for your television Using the TV s Remote Control HDMI Device Control The remote control of a TV that conforms to the HDMI CEC standard can be used to operate the camera during playback Instead of the multi selector or zoom control the remote control can be used for picture selection playback pause of movies switching between full frame playback and 4 picture thumbnail display etc Set HDMI device control 3686 of TV sett
258. voice memos movies created with movie editing DSCN SSCN RSCN FSCN Extension signifies the file type JPG MOV WAV MPO Still pictures Movies Voice memos 3D pictures File number assigned automatically in ascending order starting with 0001 A folder for storing files is automatically created using the following naming convention Folder number NIKON e g 1OONIKON If there are 200 files in a folder a new folder is created For example the folder name following TOONIKON becomes 101NIKON A new folder is also created when the file numbers in a folder reach 9999 or Reset file numbering 6890 is performed The next file number is set automatically to 0001 If a folder contains no files a new folder is not created even if Reset file numbering is performed Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture to which the voice memo is attached In Panorama assist 4886 a folder is created for each shooting session using the following naming convention Folder number P_XXX e g 101P_001 Pictures are saved in sequence in file numbers starting from 0001 Each time a picture is taken in Interval timer shooting 68 43 a folder named with the convention Folder number INTVL e g 101INTVL is created Pictures are saved in sequence in file numbers starting from 0001 65898 File and Folder Names e When image
259. w resolution immediately after switching to the previous or next image Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control toward W EDT Q Playback Zoom 15 05 2012 15 30 a T gt lt WwW E Image is displayed in full Image is zoomed in frame playback mode e To adjust the zoom ratio rotate the zoom contro rotate the command dial The zoom increases up Pictures taken using face detection 85 or pe enlarged at the center of the face that was detec Step 5 Play Back Images Display position guide toward W E amp 3 T Q or to about 10x To view a different area of the image press the multi selector A V dor detection Q152 are ed during shooting If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured use A V lt and P to display a different face Change the zoom ratio and press A V tor P to zoom in on an area of the image where ther e are no faces You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by pressing the MENU button 68822 Press the button to return to full frame playback mode Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display 15 05 2012 15 50 a OOOLIPE rei GN ORNIS AY 1221 Full frame playback Q Image thumbnail display 2012 05 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 12345 67 8 9101112 E14 1
260. when formatted If there is any data on the card that you want to keep select No and backup the data to a computer before formatting the memory card To format the memory card select Yes and press the button Memory card is full e Choose lower image quality or smaller image size e Delete pictures and movies e Replace memory card e Remove memory card and use internal memory Error occurred while recording picture Format the internal memory or memory card Camera has run out of file numbers Replace the memory card or format the internal memory memory card Picture cannot be used for welcome screen There is insufficient space to save a copy Delete pictures from destination Cannot perform easy panorama shooting Easy panorama shooting may not be available in the following situations e When shooting has not finished after a certain period of time 6883 e When the camera movement speed is too fast e When the camera is not straight relative to the panorama direction When taking 3D pictures the second shot could not be successfully taken after the first shot e Try shooting again After taking the first shot move the camera horizontally and frame the subject so that it is aligned with the guide In some shooting conditions such as when the subject moves or the subject is dark or low in contrast the second shot may not be taken Display Failed to save 3D image Sound file cannot be saved Im
261. white or gray reference object in the reference object frame Cancel Measure a T 2 o 3 a m wn fa Z 6 5 Reference object frame 5 Press the button to measure the white balance value e The shutter is released and the new white balance preset value is set no picture is recorded m Note on Preset Manual The camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires When shooting with the flash set White balance to Auto normal Auto warm lighting or Flash 65839 uoldas 2U 1 4J Y Shooting Menu P S A or M Mode Metering gt Metering Rotate the mode dial to P S A or M gt MENU button gt P S A or M tab Q213 The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as metering Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure Option Matrix default setting Center weighted oj Spot m Notes on Metering Description The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions Recommended for typical shooting The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight o the subject at the center of the frame The classic metering for portraits it preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure Can be used with focus lock Q186 to meter off c
262. x480 for Movie options cannot be selected when Soft Nostalgic sepia or Painting is selected for the special effects shooting mode Even if you select W rn HS 120 fps 640x480 for other recording mode while Soft Nostalgic sepia or Painting is selected for the special effects shooting mode 25m HS 60 fps 1280x720 is automatically selected for Movie options when the mode dial is rotated to EFFECTS 6865 The Movie Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Display the shooting screen gt MENU button gt Movie tab 11113 gt Movie options HS high speed movies can be recorded Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1 4 or 1 2 of normal playback speed or played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed 1 Use the multi selector to select HS movie Mavis ontere 68665 and press the button EAD 1080px 1920 1080 _ A P Tm HD 1080p 1920x1080 e Press the MENU button after changing the settings and 720p 1280x720 return to the shooting screen W iFrame 540 960x540 VGA 640x480 Wim HS 120 fps 640x480 Zim HS 60 fps 1280x720 2 Press the movie record button to start HS movie options recording The monitor is turned off for a moment and then the HS movie recording starts The camera focuses at the center of the frame Focus areas are not displayed during recording When recording movies with in HS 60 f
263. y card your movement route cannot be displayed NOO 00 00 E00 00 00 Latitude Longitude Log Data Log data is NMEA format compliant However display in any NMEA format compliant software or on any NMEA format compliant camera is not guaranteed 658 73 Welcome Screen Press the MENU button gt tab 1113 gt Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on Option None default setting COOLPIX Select a button Select an image Pic Pic Pict UOJD 9U 1 4J Y 65874 Description Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen Display the welcome screen before displaying the shooting or playback screen picture taken to display as the welcome screen Display the image selection screen choose an image 48859 and press the O register it e Because the selected image is stored in the camera the image appears in the welcome screen even if the original image is deleted The following pictures cannot be registered ures taken with Image size 1978 of 88 4608x2592 1920x1080 4608x3072 or 3456x3456 Pictures reduced to 320 x 240 or smaller using small picture editing 69820 or crop 6822 ures taken with easy panorama tures taken using 3D photography The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the M
264. y card slot cover To eject the battery open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown Then remove the battery straight y2eq ejd pue Hunooys jo sdiseg ay v High Temperature Caution The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card m Notes on Battery e Be sure to read and follow the warnings of For Your Safety QAvi thoroughly before using the battery e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for The Battery 3 before using the battery yoeqhe q pue Bunooys jo saiseg ay 20 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH 69P 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 The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera and then connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of to e Keep the camera turned off e When connecting the cable be sure that the plug is properly oriented Do not use

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