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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Trademark Information • Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. • D-Lighting technolog
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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode A bce Shooting Suited for the Scene y High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode B P and M Modes P M c More on Playback Movies D Voice Recordings E Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus d Technical Notes i
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to preve
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For Your Safety Observe caution when • If liquid from damaged batteries handling batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty Batteries may leak or explode if of water. improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling Observe the following batteries for use in this product: precautions when handling • Before replacing the batteries, turn the Battery Charger MH-71 the product off. If you are using an (available separately) AC adapter,
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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables Failure to observe this precaution provided or sold by Nikon for the could result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Handle moving parts with care Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by Be car
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Notices • Consult the dealer or an Notice for Customers in the experienced radio/television U.S.A. technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference COOLPIX P50 Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CAUTIONS Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are Modifications designed to provide reasonable The FCC requires the user to be protection against harmful notified th
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Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of
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Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii Notices ..................................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents b c e y Shooting Suited for the Scene ..................................................................... 31 Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................................................31 Shooting in Scene Modes ..............................................................................................................................32 Features ........................................................
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Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................ 66 Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................66 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................67 Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 103 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................104 a Menus...............................................................................................................................................................104 c Welcome Screen.....................
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P50 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, This icon marks tips, additional information tha
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Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informat
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Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 124 3 5 6 13 7 Lens cover closed 8 9 11 10 12 Power switch/power-on lamp 7 Eyelet for camera strap 1 ...................................................................... 12, 113 8 Connector cover ...........................66, 68, 72 2 Mode dial..............................................................8 9 Cable connector............................66, 68, 72 3 Shutter-release button..............................22 10 Power connector cover ..
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Introduction 1 23 4 5 13 8 14 15 6 9 10 11 12 7 16 17 1 x (monitor) button .................................11 8 c (playback) button................................ 24 2 Autofocus (AF) lamp...................................22 9 k button .............................................................9 3 Flash lamp.........................................................27 10 Multi selector......................................................9 4 Viewfinder..........................................
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 26 2 C C 6 3 9 DD U UV VWW XX Y Y 25 W W 1 45 7 8 X X WW B C C E 24 cc b bccddeef fgg 10 R 11 n n 23 12 O 22 13 21 1 1/125 1/125 /125 F2.8 F F2.8 2.8 9 9999 9999 999 EE xx 18 16 14 EE BB 17 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 20 19 15 1 Shooting mode* ....18, 31, 40, 41, 42, 56 14 Date imprint/date counter ............
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 1 2 17 15/11/2007 00:00 15/11/2007 00:00 15/11/2007 00:00 3 9 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 999.JPG 4 5 7 6 aa 16 R a d d R 15 R b EE ww 9999/9999 9 9999/9999 999/9999 Q c l l 13 12 11 10 m m 0 0h00m00s 0h00m00s h00m00s 8 9 n n 14 1 Date of recording.........................................14 9 Movie playback indicator ........................61 2 Time of recording.........................................14 10 D-Lighting icon.........................................
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Introduction Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, M (A 41, 42) D Movie (A 56) Adjust shooting menu Choose this mode to shoot settings such as white movies. balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the z Setup (A 80) continuous shooting mode for P (programmed Display the setup menu, auto) or M (manual) mode. where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor A Auto (A 18) brightness. Choose this simple
