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i Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode C Shooting Suited for the Scene a Anti-shake Mode B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode PSAM P, S, A and M modes c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and...

Page 4 - ii; For Your Safety; WARNINGS; Do not Disassemble

ii 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 fr...

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iii For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak 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 AC adapter, be sure it ...

Page 6 - iv; Use appropriate cables

iv For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. 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 co...

Page 7 - Notices; CAUTIONS; Modifications; : Handling the cord on this

v Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. 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 reas...

Page 8 - Notice for customers in Canada

vi 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...

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vii Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS .....................................................................................................................

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viii Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode ....................................................... 22 Step 2 Frame a Picture ..................................

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ix Table of Contents c More on Playback ....................................................................................................................... 51 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...................................................................... 51Viewing Multiple P...

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xi Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 120 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 121 a M...

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xii Table of Contents Technical Notes ................................................................................................................................ 136 Optional Accessories ...............................................................................................................

Page 15 - Introduction; About This Manual; Symbols and Conventions; A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”; Screen Samples; Memory Cards; Quick Start Guide

1 In troducti on Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5100 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...

Page 16 - Information and Precautions; Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories; Before Shooting Important Pictures

2 In troducti on 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 ...

Page 17 - Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction; Disposing of Data Storage Devices

3 Information and Precautions In troducti on 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 fro...

Page 18 - Parts of the Camera; The Camera Body; Lens cover closed; Lens cover

4 In troducti on Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 10 9 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 15 16 17 19 14 7 7 8 8 Lens cover closed 1 Command dial .................................................. 9 2 Power-on lamp ................................... 17, 130 3 Power switch......................................

Page 19 - Tripod socket

5 In troducti on 12 12345 6 7 8 9 11 10 13 14 15 16 17 1 w (FUNC) button ................................ 9, 132 2 x (monitor) button ................................. 12 3 c (playback) button ............................... 28 4 d (menu) button ..........11, 65, 90, 115 5 l (delete) button ...........

Page 20 - The Monitor; Digital zoom interpolation indicator

6 Parts of the Camera In troducti on The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting * Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details. O 9999 999...

Page 21 - Playback; * Differs according to the selected movie option.

7 Parts of the Camera In troducti on Playback * Differs according to the selected movie option. 1 Date of recording ......................................... 18 2 Time of recording......................................... 18 3 Internal memory indicator...................... 28 4 Battery level indica...

Page 22 - Basic Operations; The Mode Dial; Auto; 28) and the Best Shot; High sensitivity

8 In troducti on Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. A Auto ( A 22): Choose this simple “point-and-shoot” mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. a Anti-shake ( A 43): Prevent or redu...

Page 23 - The Command Dial and; Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with; With Shooting

9 Basic Operations In troducti on The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with w , to select mode or menu quickly and change settings. With Shooting With Playback Mode Use Description A P (Programmed auto) Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program. 46 ...

Page 24 - The Multi Selector; Notes on the Multi Selector

10 Basic Operations In troducti on The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. With Shooting With Playback With Menu Screens C Notes on the Multi Selector In the manual, the button indicating up, down, lef...

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11 Basic Operations In troducti on The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus ( A 10). Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial. Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g ( j ) when M is displayed at the lower r...

Page 26 - Shooting data

12 Basic Operations In troducti on The x Button To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press x . With Shooting Current settings Framing guides ( a , B , P , S , A , and M modes only) Monitor off ( P , S , A , and M modes only). Shooting is available only when camera is in f...

Page 27 - Attaching the Camera Strap

13 Basic Operations In troducti on Attaching the Camera Strap Attach both ends of the camera strap to the eyelet as shown below.

Page 28 - First Steps; Charging the Battery; Plug the charger in; Connect the power cable to the charger; Charge the battery; The CHARGE lamp will blink

14 First Ste p s First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Plug the charger in Connect the power cable to the charger 1 and then plug it into an electrical out...

Page 29 - The Battery Charger; Battery fully charged.

15 Charging the Battery First Ste p s 3 When the charging is complete, remove the battery and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. B The Battery Charger • The supplied Battery Charger MH-61 is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5. • Be sure to read and follow the wa...

Page 30 - as the battery is inserted; Inserting the Battery; Be sure to check the

16 First Ste p s Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low ( A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and ne...

Page 31 - Removing the Battery; . The battery can then be removed by hand; Turning On and Off the Camera; If the camera is turned off, hold down; AC Adapter

17 Inserting the Battery First Ste p s Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1 . The battery can then be ...

Page 32 - Setting Display Language, Date and Time; Press the power switch to turn on the camera.; Daylight Saving Time

18 First Ste p s Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language...

Page 33 - Select your home time zone (; Editing the Date and Time

19 Setting Display Language, Date and Time First Ste p s 5 Select your home time zone ( A 125) and press k . The date menu is displayed. 6 Edit the date. • Press the multi selector H or I , to edit the highlighted item. • Press the multi selector K to highlight the day ([D]), month ([M]), year ([Y])...

Page 34 - Make sure that the camera is off; Insert the memory card.; Inserting Memory Cards

20 First Ste p s Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) ( A 137). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures ...

Page 35 - Removing Memory Cards; Before removing memory cards,; The Write Protect Switch; Write protect switch

21 Inserting Memory Cards First Ste p s Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2 . The card can then be removed by hand. B F...

Page 36 - Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode; Step; This section describes how to shoot in; Rotate the mode dial to

22 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Rotate...

Page 37 - Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select; Indicators Displayed in; Available Functions in; Shooting mode

23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, focus mode ( A 33) and exposure compensation ( A 34) can be applied and the camera can shoot using t...

Page 38 - Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.; Using the Viewfinder; The Viewfinder

24 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, built-in flash and self-timer lamp. When shooting in “tall” (portrait) orientation, hold the camera so t...

Page 39 - Step 2 Frame a Picture; Using the Zoom; Digital Zoom and Image Quality; Zoom out

25 Step 2 Frame a Picture Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g ( i ) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the fr...

Page 40 - Press the shutter-release button halfway.; Shutter-release Button

26 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject in focus, the focus area will glow green, and the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder w...

Page 41 - Step 3 Focus and Shoot; During Recording; Autofocus; Focus Lock

27 Step 3 Focus and Shoot Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e B During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed, the C or X (when a memory card is inserted in the camera) icon blinks, and the AF lamp blinks. Do not turn the camera off, open the ...

Page 42 - Deleting Pictures; Press; Internal memory

28 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c . The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H , I , J , or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi select...

Page 43 - Playback Mode; Pressing; Viewing Pictures

29 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens doe...

Page 44 - Using the Flash; Setting the Flash Mode; Auto (default setting for

30 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.3-8 m (1-26 ft. 2.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3-4 m (1-13 ft. 1.5 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The f...

Page 45 - Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (; The Flash Mode Setting

31 Using the Flash Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled ( W ) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Turn vibration reduction ( A 128) off when using a tr...

Page 46 - Shooting with the Self-timer; The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

32 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Shooting with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction ( A 128) off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self...

Page 47 - Choosing a Focus Mode; Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.; Setting the Focus Mode; The Focus Mode Setting

33 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Choosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Setting the Focus Mode 1 Press p (focus mode). The focus menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press k . The icon for t...

Page 48 - Exposure Compensation; The exposure compensation value will be displayed.; Exposure Compensation Value; Using Exposure Compensation

34 Bas ic Ph otography an d Pl ayba ck : A u to Mod e Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation value will be displayed. Exposure compe...

Page 49 - Shooting Suited for the Scene; Shooting in the Scene Mode; Setting the Scene Mode; Using the Command Dial to Select a Scene; Image Quality and Image Size

35 Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. The voice recording option can also be selected to record sound only. * See “Voice Record...

Page 50 - Features; Icons Used for Descriptions; Scene Mode Settings; Portrait

36 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene Features * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. C Icons Used for Descriptions The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m , flash mode ( A 30); n , self-timer ( A 32); p , focus mode ( ...

Page 51 - Sports; OQ

37 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene * Other settings can be selected. 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 2 Other settings can be selected. 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected....

Page 52 - Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.; Off

38 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. O : For those scene modes with O , use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction ( A 128) off when using a tripod. Q : Pic...

Page 53 - Night landscape; Close up

39 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.) 1 Other settings can be selected. 2 Also p (macro close-up) can be...

Page 54 - Fireworks show

40 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene 1 Other settings can be selected. 2 Also p (macro close-up) can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. O : For those scene modes with O , use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction ( A 128) off when using a tripod...

Page 55 - Shooting Pictures for a Panorama; Use the multi selector to choose [

41 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction ( A 128) off when using a tripod. 1 Use the multi ...

Page 56 - Shoot the second picture.; The camera returns to step 2.; Panorama Assist; Exposure Lock; Panorama Maker; More Information

42 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooti n g Suite d fo r the S cene 4 Shoot the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. 5 Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to ...

Page 57 - Shooting in Anti-shake Mode; 01). In addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1600; Notes on Anti-shake Mode

43 Anti -s hak e Mo de Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake Mode In anti-shake mode, [Vibration reduction] ( A 128) is enabled, and [BSS] is selected for [Continuous] ( A 101). In addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1600 depending upon the brightness of the subject, and shutter sp...

Page 58 - High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode; Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode; Notes on High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

44 Hi gh-S ensiti vity S h ooting Mode High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the at...

Page 59 - Shooting in; Shutter Speed and Aperture; Mode

45 P, S, A an d M mode s P, S, A and M modes Shooting in P , S , A , and M Modes P , S , A , and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and white balance. D Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations...

Page 60 - Flexible Program; Note on Shutter Speed

46 Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A an d M mode s Shooting in P (Programmed Auto) 1 Rotate the mode dial to P . 2 Frame the subject, focus, and shoot. At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus ...

Page 63 - Overexposed

49 Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A an d M mode s Shooting in M (Manual) 1 Rotate the mode dial to M . 2 Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting. The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed. At speeds slowe...

Page 65 - More on Playback; Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback; Rotate the zoom control to; To

51 More on Play back More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) (thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode ( A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are ...

Page 66 - Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback; 8) to display the thumbnail wheel. The thumbnail

52 More on Play back Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback Rotate the command dial in full-frame playback mode ( A 28) to display the thumbnail wheel. The thumbnail wheel is displayed at the right of the monitor. When rotation of the command dial is stopped, the thumbnail in the center...

Page 67 - Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom; Rotating the zoom control to

53 More on Play back Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) (playback zoom) during full-frame playback mode ( A 28) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which p...

Page 68 - Editing Pictures; Picture Editing; Restrictions on Picture Editing; Original Pictures and Edited

54 More on Play back Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX P5100 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files ( A 140). The editing features described below are available. C Picture Editing • Pictures shot at an image size of I (3,984 × 2,656), G (3,968 × 2,232), and H (2,992 × 2,992) ( A ...

Page 69 - Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting; and press; The playback menu is displayed.

55 Editing Pictures More on Play back Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame ( A 28...

Page 70 - Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop; This function is only available when

56 Editing Pictures More on Play back Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom ( A 53) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the i...

Page 71 - Resizing Pictures: Small Picture; Choose the desired copy size and press; The copy is displayed with a gray frame.; Option

57 Editing Pictures More on Play back g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame ( A 28) or thumbnail ( A 51) pl...

Page 72 - Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border; Black Border

58 Editing Pictures More on Play back Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border This function creates copies with [Thin], [Medium], or [Broad] black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with black frame are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture from full-frame ( A 28) or thum...

Page 73 - Voice Memos: Recording and Playback; Recording Voice Memos; Voice Memos

59 More on Play back Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode ( A 28). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down. • Do not touch...

Page 74 - Viewing Pictures by Date; Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode; In playback mode, hold down

60 More on Play back Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures shot on a specified date can be displayed. When d is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures shot on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and p...

Page 75 - Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode; When; Choose the desired date and press

61 Viewing Pictures by Date More on Play back Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode 1 In playback mode, hold down w and rotate the command dial to choose [List by date], and then release w . When w is released, the camera enters list by date mode. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. 2 Cho...

Page 76 - Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode; Notes on Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode

62 Viewing Pictures by Date More on Play back Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. B Notes on Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode • Only the most recent 9,000 pictures can be displayed in calendar mode or in list by date mode...

Page 77 - Calendar and List by Date Menus; Print Set Marking

63 Viewing Pictures by Date More on Play back Calendar and List by Date Menus Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures shot on the specified date. D-Lighting* A 55 Print set A 87 Slide show A 117 Delete A 118 Protect A 118 Hide image A 118 Small picture* A 57 Black...

Page 78 - Movies; Recording Movies; Changing Movie Settings

64 Movi es Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below. 1 Rotate the mode dial to D . Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start reco...

Page 79 - The Movie Menu; modify and apply settings.; Selecting Movie Options; The movie menu offers the options shown below.

65 Movi es The Movie Menu [Movie options] and [Auto-focus mode] settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. D Using the Com...

Page 80 - Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

66 The Movie Menu Movi es C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames * Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows. All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for movies is 4 ...

Page 81 - Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

67 The Movie Menu Movi es Auto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously until focus is ...

Page 82 - Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.; Choose the interval between shots and press; The camera returns to shooting mode.

68 The Movie Menu Movi es Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] in the movie menu and press k . 2 Choose [Time-lapse movie P ] and press k . 3 Choose the interval between shots and press k . Choose from inter...

Page 84 - Movie Playback; Deleting Movie Files; Rewind movie. Playback resumes when

70 Movi es Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode ( A 28), movies are recognized by movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k . The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie option ( A 65) selected in shooting mode. Use the zoom control to adjust p...

Page 85 - Voice Recordings; Making Voice Recordings; See “Operations During Recording” (

71 Voice Rec o rd in gs Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Rotate the mode dial to y . 2 Press d to display the scene menu, use the multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and...

Page 86 - Operations During Recording; If the monitor has turned off, press

72 Making Voice Recordings Voice Rec o rd in gs Operations During Recording * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers. To Press Descr...

Page 87 - Playing Voice Recordings; The selected sound file will be played back.

73 Voice Rec o rd in gs Playing Voice Recordings 1 Press c in the voice recording screen ( A 71, step 3). 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press k . The selected sound file will be played back. Select sound file 0 0 30 0 4 0 0 2 Copy Play 0 0 1 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 7 1 7 : ...

Page 88 - Operations During Playback; Deleting Sound Files; Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when

74 Playing Voice Recordings Voice Rec o rd in gs Operations During Playback Use the zoom control to adjust audio playback volume. Use the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, th...

Page 89 - Copying Voice Recordings

75 Voice Rec o rd in gs Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Press d in the select sound file screen ( A 73, step 2). 2 Use the multi selector to choose the option and press k . q...

Page 90 - Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers; Connecting to a TV; Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.; See the documentation provided with your television for details.; Hold down; Connecting an Audio/Video Cable

76 C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to th...

Page 91 - Connecting to a Computer; Before Connecting the Camera; Installing the Software; Quick Start; Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX P; Windows; Notes on Power Source

77 C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs Connecting to a Computer When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable,pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the com-puter for storage using the Nikon Transfer software. Before C...

Page 92 - Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer; Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed.; Mac OS X; Connecting the USB Cable

78 Connecting to a Computer C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable....

Page 93 - Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.; Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.; For Users of Windows

79 Connecting to a Computer C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default se...

Page 94 - Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files

80 Connecting to a Computer C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating syste...

Page 95 - Connecting to a Printer; 57) printers can connect the camera directly; Printing Pictures; Shoot pictures

81 C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible ( A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. B Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer...

Page 96 - Connecting the Camera and Printer; Check printer settings.; Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.; When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen

82 Connecting to a Printer C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn on the camera. When connected ...

Page 97 - Printing Pictures One at a Time; After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (; Use the multi selector

83 Connecting to a Printer C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( A 82), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector JK to choose the desired picture and pr...

Page 98 - To cancel before all copies have been printed, press; Printing Multiple Pictures; The print menu is displayed.; Choose the desired paper size and press

84 Connecting to a Printer C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs 6 Choose [Start print] and press k . 7 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k . Printing Multiple P...

Page 100 - Paper Size; DPOF printing

86 Connecting to a Printer C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs 5 Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k . C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper ...

Page 101 - Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set; JK

87 C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices ( A 157). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible p...

Page 102 - to print date of recording on; Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the; Deleting All Print Orders; Date Imprint

88 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set C o nnecting to T e le v is io n s, C o m p u ter s and Printe rs 5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose [Date] and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose [Info] and press k to...

Page 103 - Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus; Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu; The shooting menu of

89 S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of P , S , A , and M modes, and high-sensitivity menu of high- sensitivity shooting mode, contain the following options. q Image quality 1 A 91 Choose the image qu...

Page 104 - This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu.; Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu; Choose; Converter

90 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus 1 Settings can be applied from other shooting menus (except the movie menu). 2 This setting cannot be set in the high-sensitivity menu. 3 See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings ( A 112)....

Page 105 - Image Quality; Image quality is shown by an icon in the monitor (; Fine

91 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus q Image Quality Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Imag...

Page 106 - Image Size; Image size is shown by an icon in the monitor (

92 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus r Image Size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the lar...

Page 107 - Number of Exposures Remaining

93 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory, and on a 256-MB memory card, at each combination of image quality ( A 91) and image ...

Page 108 - Optimize Image; Recommended in most situations.

94 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus F Optimize Image Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene. The indicator for the current optimize image setting is displayed in the monitor during ...

Page 109 - Note on Image Sharpening; Contrast

95 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Customizing Image Enhancement Options: [Custom] Select [Custom] to make separate adjustments to the following options. B Note on Image Sharpening The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor dur...

Page 110 - in full color are recorded simultaneously.

96 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Shooting in Black-and-White: [Black-and-White] When [Black-and-white] is selected, the options described below are available. Choose [Standard] to shoot in basic black-and-white, or [Custom] to manually adjust contra...

Page 111 - White Balance; Flash Mode; White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

97 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus B 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 ...

Page 112 - Preset Manual; The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set.; Note on Preset Manual; Reference object frame

98 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot ...

Page 113 - ISO Sensitivity; icon will; mode, sensitivity will be locked at ISO 64.

99 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting pictures ...

Page 114 - Metering; Choose how the camera meters exposure.; Metering Area; Spot

100 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. B Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, [AF area mode] is set to [Center] ( A 105). • At magnifications of 1.2 × to 1.8 × , [Metering] is set to [Center-wei...

Page 115 - Continuous; One picture is shot each time shutter-release button is pressed.

101 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus C Continuous Capture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector (BSS). When [Continuous], [BSS], or [Multi-shot 16] is selected, the flash will be disabled. At settings other than [Intvl timer shoot...

Page 116 - Note on Best Shot Selector

102 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus B Note on Best Shot Selector BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. B Note on Continuous Flash When [Con...

Page 117 - Interval Timer Photography; Choose interval between shots and press; Note on Interval Timer Shooting

103 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Interval Timer Photography Pictures are shot automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Intvl timer shooting] in the continuous...

Page 118 - Auto Bracketing; Notes on Auto Bracketing; Bracketing is not performed.

104 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus H Auto Bracketing Auto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount over a series of pictures, “bracketing” the exposure value selected by the camera or with exposure compensation. Use in situations in w...

Page 119 - AF Area Mode; or

105 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.When digital zoom is effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied [AF area mode] option. z Face...

Page 120 - Shooting with Face-Priority; Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.

106 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Shooting with Face-Priority When [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode], or the [Portrait] scene mode or [Night portrait] scene mode is selected during shooting, the face-priority function will be applied. T...

Page 121 - Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

107 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus B Face-Priority • When [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode], the setting will automatically switch to [Auto] if no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is rec...

Page 122 - 39) is mounted on the camera, flash output for the flash; Flash Control; Notes on Flash Control; Flash output is not adjusted.

108 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus J Flash Exp. Comp. Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output by ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. When the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600, or...

Page 123 - Fixed Aperture; Choose whether aperture varies with zoom position.; Noise Reduction; When noise reduction is performed, the

109 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus L Fixed Aperture Choose whether aperture varies with zoom position. M Noise Reduction At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored dots concentrated in...

Page 124 - Telephoto converter

110 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus N Converter This option is for use with the Step-down Ring Adapter UR-E20 (available separately from Nikon) to attach the converter lenses (available separately from Nikon) listed below. For more information, see “A...

Page 125 - Notes on Converter; User Setting

111 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus B Notes on Converter • Be sure to select the appropriate option when using a converter lens. Select [None] when no converter lens is attached. • At settings other than [None], the built-in flash and AF-assist illumi...

Page 126 - Reset User Setting; Restrictions apply to the following settings in

112 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus P Reset User Setting Choose [Yes] to restore all settings in the selected user setting bank to their default values. For further information on settings that can be stored in user setting banks, see [User setting] (...

Page 127 - focus mode setting automatically switches to [

113 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Focus mode [ B Infinity] is not available when [Continuous] is set to [Continuous flash]. If [Continuous] is set to [Continuous flash] while focus mode is set to [ B Infinity], the focus mode setting automatically s...

Page 129 - Playback Options: The Playback Menu; The playback menu contains the following options.; Displaying the Playback Menu; Display the playback menu by pressing

115 S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. Displaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d . • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 10). • To exit the pl...

Page 130 - Selecting Multiple Pictures

116 Playback Options: The Playback Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Selecting Multiple Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu : print set ( A 87), delete ( A 118), protect ( A 118), hide image ( A 118), c...

Page 131 - Slide Show; The slide show begins.; Notes on Slide Show

117 Playback Options: The Playback Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Start] and press k . To change the interval between pi...

Page 132 - Delete; Notes on Deletion; Erase selected images

118 Playback Options: The Playback Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. C Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion. • Pictures marked with the s icon are pro...

Page 133 - Copy; Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.; : Copy pictures from internal memory to; Select a copy option and press; Notes on Copying Pictures

119 Playback Options: The Playback Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus h 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 k . q : Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r : Copy pic...

Page 134 - Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu; The setup menu contains the following options.

120 S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus A 121 Choose how menus are displayed. c Welcome screen A 122 Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. d Date A 123 Set camera clock and choose home and ...

Page 135 - Displaying the Setup Menu; Menus; Switch the initial menus displayed.; Text labels for menus are displayed in list format.; Menu name

121 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Displaying the Setup Menu Rotate the mode dial to z . • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 10). • To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode. a Menus Switch the initial menus di...

Page 136 - Welcome Screen; Welcome screen is not displayed.

122 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image S...

Page 137 - Setting Travel Destination Time Zone; Date

123 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose [Time zone] and press k . The time zone menu is displayed. 2 Choo...

Page 138 - The new city time zone menu is displayed.; The Clock Battery

124 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus 3 Press the multi selector K . The new city time zone menu is displayed. 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press k . The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon ...

Page 139 - Location; New Delhi

125 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus C Time Zones ( A 18 ) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time ( A 18, 123). GMT +/– Location GMT +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa +1 Ma...

Page 140 - Brightness; Date Imprint and Print Set; Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

126 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus e Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is [3]. f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers th...

Page 141 - Date Counter; Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.; . To select a different

127 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Date Counter Pictures shot while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count do...

Page 142 - Vibration Reduction; Vibration reduction is enabled in anti-shake mode (

128 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus g Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration red...

Page 143 - AF Assist; Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.; Digital Zoom; Use this setting to control digital zoom operation.

129 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. u Digital Zoom Use this setting to control digital zoom operation. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, [AF area mode] is set to [Center] ( A...

Page 144 - Sound Settings; Adjust the following sound settings.; Auto Off; 3) to reduce the drain on; Button sound

130 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. k Auto Off If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera will enter standby mode ( A 23) to reduce the ...

Page 145 - Format Card; Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.; Formatting the Internal Memory; Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards

131 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus l Format Memory/ m Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The [Format memory]...

Page 146 - Language

132 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose [NTSC] or [PAL]. U FUNC Button Change the function performed by w in P , S , A...

Page 147 - Reset All; Scene Mode

133 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus p Reset All When [Reset] is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Scene Mode Movie Menu Shooting Menu Option Default value Flash mode ( A 30) Auto Self-timer ( A 32) Of...

Page 148 - Setup Menu; ISO sensitivity

134 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Setup Menu ISO sensitivity ( A 99) Auto Fixed range auto ( A 99) ISO 64 - 100 Metering ( A 100) Matrix Continuous ( A 101) Single Interval timer photography ( A 103) 30s Auto bracketing ( A 104) Off AF area mode ( A ...

Page 149 - Others; Firmware Version; View the current camera firmware version.

135 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu S h oot in g, Playba ck an d S e tu p Me nus Others • Choosing [Reset all] also clears the current file number ( A 140) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. • To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures ( A 118) ...

Page 150 - Technical Notes; Optional Accessories; Converters and Adapter Rings; Battery Charger MH-61

136 Techni cal N o te s Technical Notes Optional Accessories B Converters and Adapter Rings Do not attach lens hoods or filters to the converter lens or adapter ring, as they may cause shading around the edges of pictures shot with the COOLPIX P5100. Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ...

Page 151 - Approved Memory Cards; SanDisk

137 Optional Accessories Techni cal N o te s Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P5100. 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must support memory card specifications. 2 SDHC-compliant. Othe...

Page 152 - Attaching Converter Lenses; Remove the lens ring.; screw the converter lens into the Step-down Ring Adapter UR-E20

138 Optional Accessories Techni cal N o te s Attaching Converter Lenses Attach the Wide-angle Converter WC-E67 and Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED (available separately from Nikon) as described below (the illustrations show the WC-E67). See the converter instruction manual for details. 1 Remove the lens...

Page 153 - Using Optional Speedlights; is displayed in the monitor,

139 Optional Accessories Techni cal N o te s Using Optional Speedlights The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with a safety lock, allowing Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 (available separately from Nikon) to be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. Use Speedlights for i...

Page 154 - Image/Sound File and Folder Names; D S C N; DSCN

140 Techni cal N o te s Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures shot...

Page 155 - Caring for the Camera

141 Techni cal N o te s Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction i...

Page 156 - The Battery

142 Caring for the Camera Techni cal N o te s B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 32, 129) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: C The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and...

Page 157 - Cleaning; Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 %; Monitor

143 Caring for the Camera Techni cal N o te s Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. ...

Page 158 - Error Messages; Display

144 Techni cal N o te s Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution A O (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 123 B Battery running low. Prepare to charge or change batt...

Page 159 - Insert new memory card.

145 Error Messages Techni cal N o te s P Image cannot be saved. Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 131 Camera has run out of file numbers. • Insert new memory card. • Format internal memory or memory card. 20 131 Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. ...

Page 162 - Troubleshooting; Display, Settings and Power Supply; Problem

148 Techni cal N o te s Troubleshooting 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 information. Display, Settings and Powe...

Page 163 - Electronically Controlled Cameras; Camera settings reset.

149 Troubleshooting Techni cal N o te s Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in 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 replac...

Page 168 - Specifications; Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Digital Camera; Compact digital camera

154 Techni cal N o te s Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor 1 / 1.72 -in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 12.43 million Lens 3.5× Zoom-Nikkor lens Focal length 7.5-26.3 mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle...

Page 170 - Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

156 Specifications Techni cal N o te s Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL 5 Battery Charger MH-6 1 B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Type Rechargeable lithi...

Page 171 - Supported Standards; DCF; pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.; Exif version; : This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format; PictBridge; : A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and

157 Techni cal N o te s Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF : Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed...

Page 172 - Index; Symbols

158 Techni cal N o te s Index Symbols a Anti-shake mode 43 A (aperture-priority auto) 45 , 48 k (apply selection) button 5 E Audio playback mode 73 A Auto mode 22 – 29 B Calendar mode 60 l (delete) button 9 , 28 c (D-Lighting) 55 o (exposure compensation) 34 w (FUNC) button 5 , 9 j Help 4 , 11 B Hig...

Page 176 - DIGITAL CAMERA; User’s Manual

En 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. Printed in Japan YP7G01000101(11) 6MA30611-- DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual En

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