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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 i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P510 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) 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.
Read This First About This Manual Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Introduction If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A17). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).
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For Your Safety • 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. • • • • • Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled.
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Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii Confirming the Package Contents.............................................................................................................. ii About This Manual......
Table of Contents Shooting Features ............................................................................................................................ 39 Introduction A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 40 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings........................................................................................................ 40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .....
Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 95 Using GPS .......................................................................................................................................... 101 Starting GPS Data Recording....................................................................................................... 102 Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu).................................
Table of Contents Introduction xiv Editing Movies.............................................................................................................................. E31 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............................................................. E31 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ........................................................................ E32 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) .......................................................
Table of Contents Introduction The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E74 Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................................................ E74 Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E75 Monitor Settings..............
Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index ......................................................................................................... F1 Introduction xvi Caring for the Products................................................................................................................. F2 The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2 The Battery.....................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 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 ................................................2 The Camera Body ..........................................................................................2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Flash raised 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Eyelet for camera strap ................................7 2 Power switch/power-on lamp..............25 3 w (FUNC) button.................................... 110 4 Mode dial...........................................................28 5 Microphone (stereo) .............................. 88, 96 6 GPS antenna................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 15 19 20 21 Side zoom control..................................... 109 f : Wide ...................................................31 g : Tele......................................................31 11 c (playback) button.........................11, 34 1 2 Speaker ..........................................88, 100, 109 13 k (apply selection) button ...................12 3 x (monitor) button .................................16 14 d (menu) button........
Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Mode dial Main Function A Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Change the shooting mode. 28 Zoom control Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f (h) (wide-angle position) to zoom out. 31 Rotary multi selector See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for more information. 12 Set the flexible program (during shooting Command dial mode j) or shutter speed (during shooting modes k or m).
Parts of the Camera Control Name x (monitor) button Main Function Switch the monitor display. s (display) Switch the information displayed on the button monitor. Use the function assigned with Assign side zoom control. 16 15 109 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Side zoom control A Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Main Function A Playback button • When the camera is turned off, press 25 and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode.
Parts of the Camera Control Name Delete button A Main Function Delete images. 36 Return to shooting mode. – Switch the monitor display. 16 Shutterrelease button Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations b (e movierecord) button x (monitor) button s (display) Switch the information displayed on the button monitor. w (FUNC) button 15 Display the shooting location of an image during log recording (latitude, longitude, E73 and current location of the movement being tracked for creating a log).
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. Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Attach the strap at two places. B 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.
Parts of the Camera The Monitor • 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 s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A15). Shooting Mode 47 46 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 4 45 5 7 44 2 43 11 9 6 3 1 8 14 12 13 15 10 16 42 17 41 29m 0s 18 19 20 21 23 39 1/250 F5.
Parts of the Camera 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Shooting mode......................................28, 29 Focus mode......................................................73 Zoom indicator ..............................................31 Focus indicator...............................................32 AE/AF-L indicator....................................E7 Zoom memory...............................................62 Flash mode ......................................................
Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Full-frame display (A15) 1 24 23 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 19 18 25 2 3 15/05/2012 12:00 9999.JP 9999.JPG 26 5 6 100NIKON 0004.JPG P 1/250 F5.6 7 22 21 20 8 9 10 17 ISO 999/ 999 16 15 14 13 999/ 999 9999/9999 1m 0s 1m 0s a b 4 11 +1.0 200 132 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 12 1 Date of recording......................................... 26 2 Time of recording ........................................ 26 3 Voice memo indicator.......
Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 4/ 132 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the c (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.
Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button. • The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.
Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When the d 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. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG F5.
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance Metering Continuous Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance Metering Continuous Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press the k button or K.
Basic Operations Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button) To switch the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the s (display) button. For Shooting F5.6 840 Display information Display the picture and the shooting information. 25m 0s 1/250 840 F5.6 Movie frame Display the range of a movie in a frame. Information hidden Display the picture only. For Playback 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations Switching the Monitor Display (x button) Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the monitor and viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions. Monitor Viewfinder 25m 0s 1/250 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 16 F5.6 840 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 Using the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor. Press the x button to switch to the viewfinder.
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................24 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only) .....................26 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................28 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included EN-EL5 battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is inserted correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place.
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A25) and be sure that the poweron lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory 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 (1). Then, remove the battery straight (2).
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 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.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. Off The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off. • 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).
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Slide the memory card until it clicks into place. B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card.
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 poweron lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2). B 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.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 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” (A26). • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. 2 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 Number of exposures remaining Battery Level Display Description b Battery level high.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • 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). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off. • To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. At this time, the lens does not extend.
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 H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button. Language Multi selector The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. Date and time 15/05/2012 15:10 • After finishing the setting, the lens extends slightly and the shooting screen is displayed. OK? Yes No Daylight Saving Time London Casablanca Back C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in z setup menu (A108).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Auto mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A. Shooting mode icon 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 • See “The Monitor” (A8) for more information.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes j, k, l, m mode (A57) Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value. Settings in the shooting menu (A60) are available to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be saved. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting simply by rotating the mode dial to M.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at the subject. 25m 0s 1/250 C F5.6 840 ISO Sensitivity E (ISO sensitivity, A8) may be displayed on the shooting screen. When E is displayed, the ISO sensitivity is automatically raised.
Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in Digital Zoom When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control toward g (telephoto zoom position) triggers the digital zoom. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 2× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom. Maximum optical zoom The Basics of Shooting and Playback Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • 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.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot B 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.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. c (playback) button • 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. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • • • • To view previous images: H or J To view next images: I or K Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.
Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i). Playback Zoom g (i) 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 132 f (h) Image is zoomed in. • To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i) or rotate the command dial. The zoom increases up to about 10×. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. Delete The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. Current image If the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in Erase selected images All images the sequence are deleted. • Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y. • To cancel the selection, press I to remove y. • Rotate the zoom control (A31) toward g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f(h) to display thumbnails. 2 Erase selected images Back ON/OFF Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to apply the selection.
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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. Shooting Features Programmed auto Shooting menu 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 1/250 F5.
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode 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. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (Target finding AF). • 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.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) 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. j Night landscape (A42), c Landscape (A43), W Backlighting (A44) Rotate the mode dial to j, c or W and take pictures. y (Scene) Press the d button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following shooting scenes.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ (A65) vary with scene mode. See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information. • Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image size can be set (A77). Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A108) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - The x 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.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. Press the d button to set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing using the HDR setting. • 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.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M x Scene auto selector When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. e/b: Portrait, f: Landscape, h/c: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j/d: Backlighting, d: Other scenes • When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled. • The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A85) for more information). • After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image (A54). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • The digital zoom is not available. y M d Sports Shooting Features 46 Use this mode when shooting sporting events.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M e 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 e Night portrait scene mode is selected. • Tripod (default setting): Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with a tripod. - The Z icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • 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 (A108) to Off.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M k 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 k Close-up scene mode is selected. • 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.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M u Food Shooting Features Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A72) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. • You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M p Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. On the screen that is displayed when p Panorama scene mode is selected, select V Easy panorama or U Panorama assist. Shooting Features • Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama 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°).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M O Pet portrait Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single: One picture is captured at a time.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M s 3D photography B Shooting Features 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 O 1920×1080 as the image size.
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 (A45), Portrait (A46) or Night portrait (A47) in scene mode Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A88). Shooting Features B 54 Notes on Skin Softening • It may take more time to save images.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) 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 d button to display the special effects menu. Special effects Image quality Image size Special effects • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option Description Shooting Features Selective color Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. • When Selective color is set, select a color that you want to retain from the slider by rotating the multi selector or pressing H or I. To adjust the following settings, press the k Save button to temporarily cancel 1/250 F5.6 color selection, and then adjust each setting.
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (A60) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in the j, k, l or m tab after pressing the d button.
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster 1/1000 s Slower 1/30 s Adjusting the Aperture Value Shooting Features Larger aperture (Small f-number) f/3 C Smaller aperture (Large f-number) f/8.3 Aperture and Zoom The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light.
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) j (Programmed auto) (E10) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial during shooting 25m 0s (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, 840 1/250 F5.6 a flexible program mark (A) is displayed next to the mode indicator (j) in the upper left of the monitor.
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Changing j, k, l, m Modes • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more information on flash mode (A66), self-timer (A69)/smile timer (A70), focus mode (A72) and exposure compensation (A74). • See “Options Available in the Shooting Menu” (below) for more information on functions that can be set using the d button. Options Available in the Shooting Menu In the j, k, l, m mode, the following option settings can be changed.
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Description A Metering 1 Select the method that the camera uses to measure the brightness of the subject. The camera adjusts the E40 exposure, which is a combination of shutter speed and aperture value, based on the brightness measurement. The default setting is Matrix. Continuous 1 Set the mode used for taking a series of pictures. • The default setting is Single (i.e. only one picture is captured at a time).
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Shooting Features 1 2 Description Autofocus mode E51 Flash exp. comp. Adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. The default setting is 0.0. E52 Noise reduction filter Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when recording the picture. The default setting is Normal.
M (User Setting Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings. See “Saving Settings in M Mode” (A64) for more information. • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required.
M (User Setting Modes) Saving Settings in M Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. • Rotate to j, k, l or m. • Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default settings of shooting mode j are saved when the camera is first purchased). 2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings. • See A63 for more information about the saved settings. 3 Press the d button. • The shooting menu is displayed.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K (o) while shooting to operate the following functions. n Self-timer (A69)/ Smile timer (A70) m Flash mode (A66) Auto Self-timer o Exposure compensation (A74) D Focus mode (A72) 0.0 Exposure compensation Autofocus Shooting Features +0.3 Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
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 m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off). Shooting Features 2 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector. 3 Use the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the k button.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector B Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. C 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 U Auto V Auto with red-eye reduction Best choice for portraits.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A65) and “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information. • This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (A80). • The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
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 (A108) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector. 2 Use the multi selector to select n10s (or n2s) and press the k button.
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 A (auto), j, k, l, m, M, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait. 1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector. • Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu settings before pressing the n button.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector B Notes on Smile Timer • • • • The digital zoom is not available. Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly. See “Using Face Detection“ (A85) for more information. The smile timer cannot be used simultaneously with certain shooting modes. See “Available Functions” (A65) and “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information. • This feature may not be used in combination with certain features.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene. 1 Press I (p focus mode) on the multi selector. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. • See “Available Focus Modes” (A73) for more information. • If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes 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. D 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.
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 K (o exposure compensation) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. Exposure compensation guide • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation. +0.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C Exposure Compensation Value • The changed exposure compensation value applied in j, k or l mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode (A50) or m (Manual) (A59), the exposure compensation cannot be used. C Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. Flash mode (A66) Shooting Features 1 2 Self-timer (A69) Focus mode (A72) Exposure compensation (A74) j (A42) W1 OFF B1 0.0 c (A43) W1 OFF B1 0.0 W (A44) X/W2 OFF A1 0.0 x (A45) U3 OFF A1 0.0 b (A46) V OFF4 A1 0.0 d (A46) W1 OFF1 A5 0.0 e (A47) V6 OFF4 A1 0.0 f (A48) V7 OFF A1 0.0 Z (A48) U OFF A8 0.0 z (A48) U OFF A8 0.0 h (A48) W1 OFF B1 0.
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Available Image Quality Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M 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 C Shooting Features Description Finer image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or a Fine high-quality prints.
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M 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.
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size C 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 (A78) and Image quality (A77) settings. Note that the number of exposures that can be stored differs depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression).
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restricted function Flash mode Description When B (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash is not available. Continuous (A61) When Continuous H, Continuous L, Preshooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting, the flash is not available. Shooting Features Exposure bracketing (A61) The flash is not available.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description White balance Picture Control (A60) Picture Control When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Active D-Lighting Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be (A62) adjusted. Metering Active D-Lighting Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D(A62) Lighting is set to any mode other than Off.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Print date Setting Continuous (A61) Continuous (A61) Shutter sound is disabled when Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS, or Multishot 16 is selected in the shooting menu. Sound settings Blink warning Shooting Features Digital zoom B 82 Description When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for shooting, print date is not available.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, 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 settings.
Focusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (A72). • In j, k, l, m or M mode, an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode (A61) in the shooting menu. • The camera may be unable to focus on the subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected (A33). If the camera does not focus, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway several times or try focus lock (A86) or manual focus (E2).
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. Shooting mode Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A61) in j, k, l, m or M mode. Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait scene mode (A41) F5.
Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode (A61) is set to Center in j, k, l, m or M mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject at the center of the frame. 25m 0s 2 Shooting Features 1/250 F5.6 1/25 0 1/250 F5.6 1/250 F5.6 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Subject is in focus and the focus area lights in green. • Exposure is also locked.
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Playback Features Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab (A13).
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Option 1 2 3 4 A C Sequence display options x Choose key picture Change the key picture for the series of pictures that were shot continuously (Pictures in a sequence, E13). E63 • When changing this setting, select the desired sequence before displaying the menu. E63 This function is used to edit the currently selected image and save it as a separate file from the original file. Note, however, that the following pictures cannot be edited.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 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.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required.
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. 3 Start the installer.
Using ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • 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.
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 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 P510 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable.
Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (D movie-record) button. 25m 0s 1/125 F5.6 840 7m23s In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 10m16s 7m42s Recording and Playing Back Movies 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e 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 screen. • The movie options icon indicates the type of movie recorded. The default setting is d HD 1080pP (1920×1080) (A99). • When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e.
Recording Movies B 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 (A23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly. • 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 g, the zoom stops at the maximum optical zoom ratio.
Recording Movies C Maximum Movie Length Movie options (A99) Internal memory (90 MB) d HD 1080pP (1920×1080) e HD 1080p (1920×1080) f HD 720p (1280×720) p iFrame 540 (960×540) g VGA (640×480) Memory card (4 GB)2 37 s1 25 min 57 s 40 min 1 min 25 s 1h 33 s1 25 min 4 min 11 s 2 h 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. 1 The maximum movie length for a single movie is 25 seconds.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Display the shooting screen M d button M e tab (A13) Option Description A Movie options Select the type of movie recorded. The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) movies, which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion. The default setting is d HD 1080pP (1920×1080).
Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.MOV • Press the multi selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon (A98). 10m16s 2 Press the k button to play back a movie. Pausing Adjusting the volume Press the zoom control g/f (A2) 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.
Using GPS The 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.
Using GPS Starting GPS Data Recording 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.
Starting GPS Data Recording B Notes on GPS Using GPS • It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced. • If Record GPS data is set to On while a log is recorded using Create log (A105), GPS functions even when the camera is turned off. • Positions of the GPS satellites change constantly.
Starting GPS Data Recording B 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" (Av).
Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu) In GPS options menu, the following option settings can be changed. GPS options menu GPS options Create log View log Press the d button Mz (GPS setting) tab (A14) Option Description A E69 Create log 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 data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to On).
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General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist General Camera Setup • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A13) for more information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E74).
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A13) From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Option General Camera Setup 108 Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Description A Welcome screen Select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo.
The Setup Menu A Motion detection E81 AF assist When set to Auto (default setting), the AF-assist illuminator (A33) lights when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera focus. • 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.
The Setup Menu Description A TV settings Adjust settings for connection to television. • 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. • HDMI settings can be set. E86 Fn button Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the w (FUNC) button. The default setting is Continuous.
The Setup Menu Option Description A Eye-Fi upload Set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable. E93 Reverse indicators Set the +/– display direction of exposure indicator to be displayed when the shooting mode is m. E94 Reset all Reset the camera’s settings to their default values.
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E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..................................................................... E2 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ...................................... E3 Using Panorama Assist ............................................................................................. E6 Using 3D Photography............................................................
Reference Section Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special effects mode or the Sports scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I (p focus mode). • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • W 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 H to focus on far subjects.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Panorama 1 Select V Easy panorama and press the k button. 2 Select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°), and press the k button. Panorama Easy panorama Panorama assist Easy panorama Normal (180°) Wide (360°) 3 Frame the first portion of the panorama scene, and press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and release it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. 5 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. • 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.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode (A34), display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the displayed area automatically. • W or X is displayed for pictures recorded with easy panorama. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 132 • The picture is scrolled in the direction of the panorama shooting.
Using Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction (E80) to Off in the setup menu. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Panorama 1 Select U Panorama assist and press the k button. • The I icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures are joined. 2 Panorama Easy panorama Panorama assist Use the multi selector to choose the direction, and press the k button.
Using Panorama Assist 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. B 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 (A77), or Image size (A78) be adjusted after shooting the first picture.
Using 3D Photography 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 y M d button M s 3D photography 1 Frame the subject. • 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 k button before taking the first picture, and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.
Using 3D Photography B Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. We recommend shooting still subjects. • 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.
j, k, l, m Modes j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto) or l (Aperture-priority auto) 1 Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l. 25m 0s 1/250 2 F5.6 840 Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the exposure. • In j mode, the flexible program (A59) can be set using the command dial. • In k 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 l mode, the aperture value can be set in a range of f/3 to 8.
j, k, l, m Modes m (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. • 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 A59 for more information on exposure indicator. 25m 0s 1/125 F5.6 840 Exposure indicator 3 Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value.
j, k, l, m Modes B Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. B Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (E45) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100. C Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting (A83).
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) The images shot in the following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) C Changing Key Picture in Sequence A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (E63) in the playback menu. C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence When the d button is pressed during an image sequence playback, the following menu operations are available.
Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files (E98). Editing function Application Quick retouch (E17) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. D-Lighting (E17) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Skin softening (E18) Make the facial skin tones softer.
Editing Still Images C Restrictions on Image Editing The following restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing. Editing functions used Editing functions to add Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture, Black border or Crop can be used. Quick retouch and D-Lighting cannot be used in combination with each other. Skin softening Quick retouch, D-Lighting, Filter effects, Small picture, Black border or Crop can be used.
Editing Still Images k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M k Quick retouch Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. Quick retouch • The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. • To cancel, press J. Normal Amount • Quick retouched copies can be recognized by the s icon displayed in playback mode. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Editing Still Images e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M e Skin softening 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. Skin softening • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening. • To cancel, press J. 2 Confirm the results. Normal Amount Preview • Up to 12 faces, in order of proximity to the center of the frame, can be enhanced.
Editing Still Images p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M p Filter effects Option Description Selective color Keep only the selected image color and make other colors black-and-white. Cross screen Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. Suitable for night scenes. Fisheye Create images that look like they were shot with a fisheye lens.
Editing Still Images 3 Confirm the result and press the k button. Preview • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J. Back • Copies created by editing with filter effects can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode. Save 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 132 g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M g Small picture 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired copy size, and press the k button.
Editing Still Images j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M j Black border 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired frame thickness, and press the k button. Black border Thin Medium Broad • Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line. 2 Choose Yes and press the k button. • A new copy with a black border is created. • To cancel, choose No and press the k button.
Editing Still Images a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A35) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 2 Enlarge the picture for cropping (A35). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible on the monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 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. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When connecting using the included audio/video cable • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the red and white plugs to the audio-in jacks.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV. • While the camera is connected to the TV, the monitor remains off. B 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.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F18) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle. Reference Section 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed on the camera monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E26), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, and press the k button. Print selection 15/05 2012 • Rotate the zoom control toward f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, or toward g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback mode. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in. Letter PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in.
Connecting 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. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. Print all images 018 prints Start print Cancel DPOF printing Pictures for which a print order was created in Print order option (E55) can be printed.
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A100). 2 Use the multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control, and press the k button. • The movie editing screen is displayed. 7m42s 3 4 Press H or I to choose J (Choose start point) on the editing playback control.
Editing Movies B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level is B, 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Image Quality and Image Size To set the image quality and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” (A77). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l 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 COOLPIX Picture Control, and press the k button.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Image sharpening 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 6. 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. Contrast Control the contrast.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Toning 3 1 2 3 Reference Section B Description Control the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white, the default setting), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Pressing the rotary multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to choose from seven levels of gradation. Press J or K to adjust the saturation. Quick adjust is not available in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1 and Custom 2.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M 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 shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Metering Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Metering 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 G Matrix (default setting) 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option U k m Single (default setting) Continuous H 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 i 4608×3456).
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option D Description BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures. BSS (Best Shot Selector) 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) C 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 (A8).
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. • 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 Intvl timer shooting 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min Press the d button. • The camera returns to shooting screen.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l M d button M j, k or l tab (A13) M 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 Description ±0.3 Camera varies exposure by 0, –0.3, and +0.3 over next three shots. The three shots are taken in sequence when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. ±0.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M AF area mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Option a Face priority Auto (default setting) The camera automatically selects the focus areas (up to nine) that contain the subject closest to the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option x Manual y Center Description Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at the center of the frame. Rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J or K to move the focus Focus area area to where the subject is, and Selectable areas take a picture.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option M Target finding AF Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using the Target Finding AF” (A84) for more information. 1/250 F5.6 AF areas Reference Section B 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M 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 s Subject tracking, and press the k button. • Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen. 2 Start 1/250 F5.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) B 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Flash Exp. Comp. Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Flash exp. comp. Flash exp. comp. option is used to adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. Option Description +0.3 to +2.0 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. 0.0 (default setting) The flash output is not adjusted. -0.3 to -2.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Active D-Lighting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M 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.
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Zoom memory Option Description On 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.
The Playback Menu For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, DLighting, Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture and Black border), see “Editing Still Images” (E15). a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M a 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.
The Playback Menu 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order. Pictures with the print orders are recognized by the w icon displayed in playback mode.
The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M b 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 press the k button. • To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, and press the k button, and then select the desired interval time before choosing Start. • To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and press the k button before choosing Start.
The Playback Menu d Protect Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M d 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” (E59) for more information. Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card (E85) permanently erases the protected files. Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon in playback mode (A10).
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.
The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M 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 (E59) to display the rotate image screen.
The Playback Menu E Voice Memo Press the c button (Playback mode) M Select a picture M d button (A13) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for pictures. • 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 p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voice Memos • Voice memo can be recorded for up to about 20 seconds while the k button is pressed.
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M 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 the k button. • 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 Select a copy option and press the k button.
The Playback Menu C 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 d button and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures stored in the camera's internal memory to the memory card. C More Information See “File and Folder Names” (E98) for more information.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A13) M Movie options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (E66), 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.
The Movie Menu HS Movies See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E66) for more information. Option Description h HS 120 fps (640×480) 1/4-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. • Max. movie length: 7 min 15 s (playback time: 29 min) • Movie bitrate: 2.8 Mbps • Frame rate: 120 frames per second i HS 60 fps (1280×720) 1/2-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. • Max.
The Movie Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A13) M 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 (E65), and press the k button.
The Movie Menu B Notes on HS Movie • The sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. C HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second. When Movie options (E64) in the movie menu is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480) or i HS 60 fps (1280×720), movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded.
The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A13) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (E64). Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Lock on the focus when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject remains fairly consistent. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
GPS Setting Menu GPS Settings Press the d button M z (GPS setting) tab (A13) M GPS options Option Description Record GPS data When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellite, and positioning starts (A102). • The default setting is Off. Synchronize 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.
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.html • The A-GPS file for COOLPIX P510 is only available from the website above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record GPS data to Off. When On is selected, the A-GPS file cannot be updated. 1 2 Download the latest A-GPS file to the computer from the website.
GPS Setting Menu Create Log (Record the log of moving information) Press the d button M z (GPS setting) tab (A13) M 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. • It is not possible to use the log data by simply recording it. To use the data, select End log and save it in a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select Start log, and press the k button.
GPS Setting Menu 4 Select Save log, and press the k button. • The log data is saved to a memory card. B End log Save log Erase log Notes on Log Recording Reference Section • 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.
GPS Setting Menu View Log Press the d button M z (GPS setting) tab (A13) M View log Check or erase the log data stored in the memory card using Create log (E71). 1 2 Use the multi selector to select the log data to be displayed, and press the k button. View log 2012/05/26 [2] 2012/05/26 [1] 2012/05/20 2012/05/18 2012/05/15 Check the movement route. • To erase the displayed log data, press the l button.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z tab (A13) M 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 an image Reference Section E74 Description Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen. Display the welcome screen before displaying the shooting or playback screen. Select a picture taken to display as the welcome screen.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Time zone and date Option Date and time Date format Time zone Description Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date Date and time and time. • Choose an item: Press K or J D M Y 05 15 2012 (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ 15 10 hour ➝ minute). The item can also be chosen by Edit rotating the multi selector. • Set the contents: Press H or I.
The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone, and press the k button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. Time zone and date 15/05/2012 15:30 London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the monitor change according to the region currently selected. 3 Press K.
The Setup Menu C Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date.
The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Monitor settings Option Description Image review On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen. Off: Picture is not displayed immediately after shooting. Brightness Choose from five settings to select the monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. View/hide framing grid On: A boxed guide for framing is displayed.
The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the d button M z tab (A13) M 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 (E56). 15/05/2012 Option Description f Date The date is imprinted on pictures. S Date and time The date and time are imprinted on pictures.
The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Vibration reduction Option g 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 On detects the panning direction and only compensates for vibration (default setting) caused by camera shake.
The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option U 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.
The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the d button M z tab (A13) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Option Description Auto (default setting) 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.
The Setup Menu Assign Side Zoom Control Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Assign side zoom control Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is used. Description Zoom (default setting) When shooting, use the side zoom control (A31) to adjust the zoom. Manual focus When the focus mode is set to E (manual focus), use the side zoom control to focus (E2). • Use the side zoom control in the direction of g to focus on distant subjects.
The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off.
The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or 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.
The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Option Description Video mode Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in accordance with your TV. HDMI 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.
The Setup Menu Fn Button Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn button Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the w (FUNC) button (A2). • This can be used when j, k, l, m or M is chosen for shooting mode. Option Image size (A78) Description Display the setting for image size. Picture Control (E33) Display the setting for Picture Control. White balance (E38) Display the setting for white balance. Metering (E40) Display the setting for metering.
The Setup Menu Charge by Computer Press the d button M z tab (A13) M 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 (A90). Option Description Auto (default setting) 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.
The Setup Menu C 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. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. Flashes quickly (green) • 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 Setup Menu Toggle Av/Tv Selection Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Toggle Av/Tv selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mode is set to j, k, l, m or M. Option Description 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.
The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A85) in the following shooting modes.
The Setup Menu Filmstrip Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (A34). 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.
The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. Disable (default setting) Images will not be uploaded. B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards C Eye-Fi Communication Indicator Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
The Setup Menu Reverse Indicators Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Reverse indicators 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 default setting. Reset All Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values.
The Setup Menu Landscape Menu Option Landscape (A43) Default value Single shot Backlighting Menu Option HDR (A44) Default value Off Special Effects Menu Option Special effects (A55) Default value Soft Shooting Menu Option Default value Image quality (A77) Normal Image size (A78) i 4608×3456 Picture Control (E33) Standard White balance (E38) Auto (normal) 0 Metering (E40) Matrix Continuous (E41) Single Intvl timer shooting (E43) 30 s ISO sensitivity (E45) Auto Minimum shutter speed (
The Setup Menu GPS Setting Menu Option Default value Record GPS data (E69) Off Log interval (E71) 15 s Log recording duration (E71) Log data for next 6 hours Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (E74) None Image review (E78) On Brightness (E78) 3 View/hide framing grid (E78) Off View/hide histograms (E78) Off Print date (E79) Off Vibration reduction (E80) On Motion detection (E81) Auto AF assist (E82) Auto Reference Section Digital zoom (E82) On Assign side zoom con
The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (E27, E28) Default Frame intvl for Slide show (E57) 3s Sequence display options (E63) Key picture only • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E98) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from the lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card.
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.
File and Folder Names • When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory card (E62), 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.
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL51 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1, 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 (Charging time when the battery is completely used up: Approx. two hours) AC Adapter EH-62A (connect as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, fully insert the power connector cord into the slot in the battery chamber.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display A Cause/Solution O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E75 Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 18, 20 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Card is not formatted. All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted. Format card? If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, 22 Yes and backup the data to a computer before formatting the No memory card. To format the memory card, select Yes and press the k button. Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. Unable to create panorama. Unable to create panorama.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Failed to save 3D image 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. Sound file cannot be saved. A voice memo cannot be attached to this file. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. • Select a picture taken with this camera.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution The flash is lowered. The flash is not raised during the scene auto selector. Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. The camera 45, 66 can still shoot normally with the flash lowered if you do not wish to use it. Lens error Lens error occurred. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 25 Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper No paper is loaded in the printer. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products .............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 The Battery..............................................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter..........................................................................................F4 The Memory Cards........................................
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products 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 Aviii) thoroughly before using the products. 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 if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Caring for the Products B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors 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.
Caring for the Products • If the 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 temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations. • 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.
Caring for the Products The Memory Cards F5 Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A23). • 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 time, be sure to format it with this camera.
Caring for the Camera 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 Lens/ wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth, using a spiral viewfinder motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
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. • See “Error Messages” (E101) for more information. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution The battery inserted in the • Confirm all connections. camera cannot be • Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. charged.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button or b (e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. Monitor or • Monitor and viewfinder cannot be used simultaneously. Press viewfinder is blank. the x button to alternate between displays. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable or HDMI cable.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Date not appearing on • A shooting mode that does not support print date is selected. 108, E79 pictures even • Another function that is set now is restricting the print date. 80 when Print date is • 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. 27 Camera settings reset.
Troubleshooting Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution A 90, 93, E23, E26 Cannot set to shooting mode. Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. No picture can be taken. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c button, shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Battery is exhausted. • When the scene mode is Night portrait or W (Backlighting) with HDR set to Off, raise the flash. • When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Flash is set to W (off ). Flash does not fire. • A shooting mode where flash cannot fire is selected. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. The digital zoom is not available. Image size not available. • Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu. • When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, Easy panorama in Panorama, Pet portrait or 3D photography is selected in scene mode, the digital zoom cannot be used.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Cause/Solution • • • • • • Flash is set to W (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 W (Backlighting) with HDR to Off or set the flash mode to X (fill flash). Adjust exposure compensation.
Troubleshooting Playback Issues Problem Cause/Solution A – File cannot be played back. • File was overwritten or renamed by computer or another make or model of camera. • File cannot be played back during interval timer shooting. • Movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be played back. Cannot play a sequence. • Pictures shot continuously with cameras other than COOLPIX P510 cannot be played as a sequence. • Check the Sequence display options setting.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Pictures to be printed are not displayed. • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. 22 • Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. 23 • Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed. E8 Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations, even for PictBridge compatible printers. Use the printer to select paper size.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Internal memory (approx. 90 MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF, Exif 2.
Specifications Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed Technical Notes and Index Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.
Specifications I/O terminal GPS Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life (EN-EL5) Tripod socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Audio/video output; digital I/O (USB); HDMI Mini Connector (Type C) (HDMI output) Receiver frequency 1575.
Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1100 mAh Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 36 × 54 × 8 mm (1.4 × 2.1 × 0.3 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 30 g (1.1 oz) (excluding terminal cover) Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068-0.042 A Rated output DC 5.
Index Symbols A R E7, E8 l Aperture-priority auto mode 57, E10 k Apply selection button 5, 12 A Auto mode 28 o Backlighting 44 l Delete button 4, 6, 36, E61 s (display) button 5, 6, 15 o Exposure compensation 12, 74 m Flash mode 66 m Flash pop-up button 66 p Focus mode 72 w FUNC button 4, E87 c Landscape 43 m Manual mode 57, E11 d Menu button 4, 5, 13 x Monitor button 5, 6, 16 j Night landscape mode 42 c Playback button 4, 5, 34 i Playback zoom 35 j Programmed auto mode 57, E10 y Scene mode 41 n Self-time
Index Close-up k 49 Command dial 4, 5 Computer 90 Continuous 61, E41 Contrast E35 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 60, E37 COOLPIX Picture Control 60, E33 Create log 105, E71 Crop E22, E31 Custom Picture Control 60, E37 D Date and time 26, E75 Daylight saving time 27 Delete 36, E61 Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment control 16 Direct Print E25 D-Lighting 88, E17 DPOF printing E30 DSCN E98 Dusk/dawn i 48 E Technical Notes and Index Easy panorama 51, E3 Editing movies E31 Editing Pictures E15 Expo
Index Lens cap 7 Li-ion rechargeable battery 18, E100 Lithium-ion type battery 20, E100 M Macro close-up 73 Manual focus 73, E2 Manual mode 57, E11 Memory capacity 24 Memory card 22, 23 Memory card slot 22 Metering 61, E40 Microphone 96, E61 Minimum shutter speed 61, E45 Mode dial 11, 28 Monitor 6, 8, 10, F6 Monitor brightness 108, E78 Monitor settings 108, E78 Motion detection 109, E81 Movie length 96, 98 Movie options 99, E64 Movie playback 100 Movie recording 96 Multi selector 4, 5, 12, 65 Multi-shot 16
Index Shooting 28 Shooting menu 60 Shutter sound 109, E84 Shutter speed 57 Shutter-priority auto mode 57, E10 Shutter-release button 4, 6, 32 Single 61, E41 Single AF E51, E68 Skin softening 54, 88, E18 Slide show 88, E57 Slow sync 67 Small picture 88, E20 Smile timer 70 Snow z 48 Sound settings 109, E84 Special effects mode 55 Sports d 46 SSCN E98 Subject tracking 61, E48, E50 Sunset h 48 Switching between tabs 14 T Technical Notes and Index Target finding AF 61, E49 Tele 31 Thumbnail playback 35 Time d
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