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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows 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., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a t
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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index 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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of Do not use the camera or malfunction Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flamma
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For Your Safety Observe caution when handling • If liquid from the damaged battery the battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of The battery may leak or explode if water. improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling Observe the following precautions the battery for use in this product: when handling the Charging AC • Before replacing the battery, turn the Adapter product off. If you are using the • Keep dry. Failure to observ
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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 could provided or sold by Nikon for the 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 careful that your fingers or other be t
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Notices interference to radio or television Notices for Customers in the reception, which can be determined by U.S.A. turning the equipment off and on, the IMPORTANT SAFETY user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the INSTRUCTIONS- following measures: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Reorient or relocate the receiving DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF antenna. FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, • Increase the separation between the CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE equipment and recei
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Notices Notice for Customers in the State of • This product is designated for California separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as WARNING household waste. Handling the cord on this product will • For more information, contact the expose you to lead, a chemical known retailer or the local authorities in to the State of California to cause birth charge of waste management. defects or other reproductive harm. This symbol on the battery Wash hands after
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................................................ii Notices ................................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 28 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode........................................................28 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................29 Step 2 Frame a Picture.......................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking) .............................................99 Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................................101 Flash Exp. Comp. ...............................................................................................................................................101 Long Exposure NR................................
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Table of Contents Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................146 Picture Editing Functions ............................................................................................................... 146 Editing Pictures.................................................................................................................................. 148 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................185 Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 185 Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................187 Time Zone and Date.......
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Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index ...........................................................................................................213 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 213 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................214 File and Folder Names.............................
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P500 digital camera. This manual is written to help you enjoy taking pictures 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 informatio
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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 o
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Camera Body Flash raised 1 2 3 4 5 67 89 10 11 12 9 Shutter-release button.....................15, 32 1 Eyelet for camera strap ................................7 Zoom control..................................................31 2 Power switch/power-on lamp... 23, 199 f : Wide ...................................................31 C (continuous shooting mode) g : Tele......................................................31 3 10 button..............................
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Bottom of camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 13 Monitor ..................................................8, 17, 29 1 Side zoom control........................................31 14 c (playback) button.................................34 2 Speaker ..................................................143, 168 15 Multi selector...................................................12 3 x (monitor) button .................................16
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Introduction Parts of the Camera 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. B Notes on Monitor • Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor. • The monitor cannot be moved horizontally. • Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations. 6
