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Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Table of Contents aBvi–vii O Find items by function or menu name. The Q&A Index aBviii–ix O Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. The Index aB111–114 O Search by key word. Error Messages aB97–99 O If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting aB100–103 O Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. Help Use th
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Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you Introduction need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information First Steps that should be read before use to pre- D vent damage to the camera. Basic Photography and Play- This icon marks notes, information that back should be read before using the cam- A era. This icon marks tips, additional informa- Scene Mode tion that may be helpful when using C the camera. This icon indicates that
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to the product or injury to yourself or to others, read the fol- lowing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon A product to prevent poss
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AObserve the following precautions when han- A Handle moving parts with care dling the battery charger Be careful that your fingers or other ob- • Use only battery chargers designated for jects are not pinched in the lens or other use with this product. moving parts. • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau- CD-ROMs A tion could result in fire or electric shock. The CD-ROMs supplied with this device • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should not be played back on audio CD should be
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Notices • No part of the manuals included with this • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages product may be reproduced, transmitted, resulting from the use of this product. stored in a retrieval system, or translated into • While every effort has been made to ensure any language in any form, by any means, that the information in these manuals is without Nikon’s prior written permission. accurate and complete, we would appreci- • Nikon reserves the right to change the speci- ate it were yo
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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possess
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Table of Contents For Your Safety.............................................................................................................................................. ii Notices............................................................................................................................................................ iv Q&A Index ................................................................................................................................................
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Menu Guide .................................................................................................................... 65 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ............................................................................................ 65 j Image Quality...................................................66 a Auto Bracketing..............................................75 n Image Size ..........................................................66 G AF Area Mode .............
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Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this “question and answer” index. General Questions Question Key phrase B What do these indicators mean? Monitor 4 What does this warning mean? Error messages and displays 97 How do I get more information on a menu? Help 7 How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level 16 What does “exposure” mean and how does it work? Exposure 38 What accessories are available for my camera? Optional accessories 90 What optional converter lenses can I use?
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Taking Photographs Question Key phrase B Is there an easy way to take snapshots? U (auto) mode 16 Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? S (scene) mode 29 How can I avoid blur with the camera zoomed in? P (anti-shake) mode 36 How can I avoid blur when lighting is poor? T (high-sensitivity) mode 37 How do I record and play movies? Movies 47 How do I record and play audio? Voice recordings 51 How do I use the flash? Flash mode 24 How do I use the self-timer? Self-timer 26 Can I focus on
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DA
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5000 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digi- tal camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. A 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 e
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The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and play- back (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting w e t u #0 #1 @8 @9 qr yio!0 !1 @7 !2 !3 !4 @6 @4 !5 @5 1/125 1/125 1/125 F4.3 F F4.3 4.3 9999 9999 9999 !6 @1 !9 @0 0h00m00s 0 0h00m00s h00m00s @3 @2 !8 !7 1 Shooting mode..................17, 29, 36, 37, 38 17 Date imprint/date counter ........................86 2 Exposure lock ..................................................... 35 18 Nu
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Playback qw e !9 01/01/2007 00:00 0 01/01/2007 00:00 1/01/2007 00:00 9999.JPG 9 9999.JPG 999.JPG r t !8 y 7 u !6 i jjj 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999/9999 !4 !3 !2 !0 0h00m00s 0 0h00m00s h00m00s o !1 !5 1 Date of recording ............................12–13, 84 10 D-Lighting icon................................................. 44 2 Time of recording............................12–13, 84 11 Movie playback indicator ........................... 50 3 Internal memory indicator ........................ 17 12
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The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus and to display the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation menus. Changing Settings (Shooting Mode) Press up to display D (flash mode) menu (B24) or move cursor up Press right to display b (exposure compensation) menu (B28) Press left to display H (self- timer) menu (B26) Press center (B) to make selection Press down to display (focus mode) menu (B27) E or move cursor down Navigating the Camera Men
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