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... This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera. v Introduction Read This First This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks other pages containing relevant information. • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in bold. • In this manual...
... This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera. v Introduction Read This First This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks other pages containing relevant information. • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in bold. • In this manual...
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... devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device in Format memory or Format card in the case of photographs or recordings of empty sky). Deleted files can not be used without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for example, images of exhibits or live... performances. Disposing of personal image data. Care should be recovered from the use of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in...
... devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device in Format memory or Format card in the case of photographs or recordings of empty sky). Deleted files can not be used without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for example, images of exhibits or live... performances. Disposing of personal image data. Care should be recovered from the use of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in...
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... Shooting...5 For Playback...7 Getting Started...9 How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 11 Applicable Batteries...11 Removing the Batteries or Memory Card 12 Memory Cards and Internal Memory...12 Changing the Angle of the Monitor 13 Camera Setup...14 Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet ...14 Setup from the...
... Shooting...5 For Playback...7 Getting Started...9 How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 11 Applicable Batteries...11 Removing the Batteries or Memory Card 12 Memory Cards and Internal Memory...12 Changing the Angle of the Monitor 13 Camera Setup...14 Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet ...14 Setup from the...
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... Reduction ...122 Frame Rate...123 The Playback Menu...124 Mark for Upload...124 Slide Show ...125 Protect...126 Rotate Image...126 Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory 127 Sequence Display Options ...128 The Network Menu ...129 Operating the Text Input Keyboard...130 xv Table of Contents
... Reduction ...122 Frame Rate...123 The Playback Menu...124 Mark for Upload...124 Slide Show ...125 Protect...126 Rotate Image...126 Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory 127 Sequence Display Options ...128 The Network Menu ...129 Operating the Text Input Keyboard...130 xv Table of Contents
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... ...133 Date Stamp ...134 Photo VR ...135 AF Assist ...135 Digital Zoom ...136 Sound Settings...136 Auto Off...137 Format Card/Format Memory...138 Language ...138 Image Comment ...139 Copyright Information ...140 Location Data ...141 Reset All...141 Battery Type...142 Conformity Marking...142...143 Notices...144 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions 146 Caring for the Product ...149 The Camera...149 Batteries...150 Memory Cards...151 Cleaning and Storage...152 Cleaning...152 Storage...152 Error Messages...153 Troubleshooting ...156 File Names...162 Optional Accessories ...163 Specifications...
... ...133 Date Stamp ...134 Photo VR ...135 AF Assist ...135 Digital Zoom ...136 Sound Settings...136 Auto Off...137 Format Card/Format Memory...138 Language ...138 Image Comment ...139 Copyright Information ...140 Location Data ...141 Reset All...141 Battery Type...142 Conformity Marking...142...143 Notices...144 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions 146 Caring for the Product ...149 The Camera...149 Batteries...150 Memory Cards...151 Cleaning and Storage...152 Cleaning...152 Storage...152 Error Messages...153 Troubleshooting ...156 File Names...162 Optional Accessories ...163 Specifications...
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1 2 34 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 15 1 Monitor 4, 13 2 Speaker 3 s (display) button 4 4 Flash lamp 47 5 b (e movie-record) button 76 6 c (playback) button 24 DC input connector 7 (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon 163 8 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ...... 87 9 USB/audio/video output connector 87 10 Connector cover 87 11 Multi selector 98 12 k (apply selection) button 98 13 l (delete) button 25 14 d (menu) button 98 15 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 11 16 Tripod socket 166 3 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body
1 2 34 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 15 1 Monitor 4, 13 2 Speaker 3 s (display) button 4 4 Flash lamp 47 5 b (e movie-record) button 76 6 c (playback) button 24 DC input connector 7 (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon 163 8 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ...... 87 9 USB/audio/video output connector 87 10 Connector cover 87 11 Multi selector 98 12 k (apply selection) button 98 13 l (delete) button 25 14 d (menu) button 98 15 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 11 16 Tripod socket 166 3 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body
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Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 11 Changing the Angle of the Monitor 13 Camera Setup ...14 9 Getting Started
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 11 Changing the Angle of the Monitor 13 Camera Setup ...14 9 Getting Started
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...all images and other data on the country or region in which the camera was purchased. 11 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Applicable Batteries • Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries*) • Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) ...area marked 7. B Formatting a Memory Card The first time you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. • Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A98). Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 34 6 12 5 78 Memory card slot • Hold the ...
...all images and other data on the country or region in which the camera was purchased. 11 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Applicable Batteries • Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries*) • Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) ...area marked 7. B Formatting a Memory Card The first time you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. • Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A98). Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 34 6 12 5 78 Memory card slot • Hold the ...
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... and new batteries or batteries of alkaline batteries may be saved either on the brand. To use the camera's internal memory, remove the memory card. 12 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Memory Cards and Internal Memory Camera data, including images and movies, can be hot. C Alkaline Batteries Performance of different makes or types. • Batteries...
... and new batteries or batteries of alkaline batteries may be saved either on the brand. To use the camera's internal memory, remove the memory card. 12 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Memory Cards and Internal Memory Camera data, including images and movies, can be hot. C Alkaline Batteries Performance of different makes or types. • Batteries...
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B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time. 25m 0s 3200 Battery level indicator Number of shooting conditions...
B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time. 25m 0s 3200 Battery level indicator Number of shooting conditions...
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... in green. • When you can frame the subject more easily. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is unable to the camera or the memory card. 22 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images Zoom out 1/250 F3 Focus area B Notes About...
... in green. • When you can frame the subject more easily. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is unable to the camera or the memory card. 22 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images Zoom out 1/250 F3 Focus area B Notes About...
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... of shooting is automatically saved. y M U Multiple exp. If you have obtained the desired trails, end shooting. The power-on the current image mode setting, the memory card used as a sequence, and the image composited when shooting ends is off during shooting and the image composited when shooting ends are taken, the camera...
... of shooting is automatically saved. y M U Multiple exp. If you have obtained the desired trails, end shooting. The power-on the current image mode setting, the memory card used as a sequence, and the image composited when shooting ends is off during shooting and the image composited when shooting ends are taken, the camera...
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... The hue setting is saved in the setup menu when using the multi selector HI. Lighten • The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to apply the setting. 25m 0s 3200 y M m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is ...move the focus area. y M u Food • Macro mode (A51) is not inserted. • Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 10m 0s End recording y M f Party/indoor • To avoid the effects of charge remaining to apply the setting.
... The hue setting is saved in the setup menu when using the multi selector HI. Lighten • The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to apply the setting. 25m 0s 3200 y M m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is ...move the focus area. y M u Food • Macro mode (A51) is not inserted. • Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 10m 0s End recording y M f Party/indoor • To avoid the effects of charge remaining to apply the setting.
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Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted. • When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode: - Current image: All images in the sequence are deleted. - Current image: ...
Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted. • When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode: - Current image: All images in the sequence are deleted. - Current image: ...
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...of time remaining until the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop unexpectedly when a memory card with an SD Speed Class rating of Movie Recording and Movie Playback Movie recording may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement... on the Movie options or Movie VR settings in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The remaining recording time for an extended period of memory card. • Memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating is displayed.
...of time remaining until the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will automatically stop unexpectedly when a memory card with an SD Speed Class rating of Movie Recording and Movie Playback Movie recording may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement... on the Movie options or Movie VR settings in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The remaining recording time for an extended period of memory card. • Memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating is displayed.
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... are saved in the recorded movies. - Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is not a malfunction. Banding may be skewed when the camera...may be some degradation in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording. • When using the camera's internal memory, saving movies may take some time. • There may be recorded. • The following : 1. B ...the movie menu to the camera or the memory card. Set Autofocus mode in damage to Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording. 2.
... are saved in the recorded movies. - Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is not a malfunction. Banding may be skewed when the camera...may be some degradation in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording. • When using the camera's internal memory, saving movies may take some time. • There may be recorded. • The following : 1. B ...the movie menu to the camera or the memory card. Set Autofocus mode in damage to Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording. 2.
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... when a short movie show is saved. Pause playback. B Notes About Recording a Short Movie Show • The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted. • Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is playing (A2). Fast-forward B Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding. Pause E C Rewind the movie one...
... when a short movie show is saved. Pause playback. B Notes About Recording a Short Movie Show • The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted. • Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is playing (A2). Fast-forward B Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding. Pause E C Rewind the movie one...
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Print all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is complete. Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number ...
Print all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is complete. Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number ...
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....nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your computer for viewing and editing. You can use any of the methods below to transfer images from the memory card to a computer. • SD memory card slot/card reader: Insert the memory card into the card slot of the ViewNX-i installer from the camera before...
....nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your computer for viewing and editing. You can use any of the methods below to transfer images from the memory card to a computer. • SD memory card slot/card reader: Insert the memory card into the card slot of the ViewNX-i installer from the camera before...
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...the camera is connected to your computer. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. B Notes About Connecting the USB Cable Operation is not guaranteed if the camera is displayed, follow the steps below to a Computer (ViewNX-i) If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take... a while for more information. 95 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Transferring Images to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program....
...the camera is connected to your computer. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. B Notes About Connecting the USB Cable Operation is not guaranteed if the camera is displayed, follow the steps below to a Computer (ViewNX-i) If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take... a while for more information. 95 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Transferring Images to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program....
