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...marks warnings, information that should be read before using this equipment. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of flammable gas Do not use the product will... an unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Keep out of reach of a fall or other strong light source through... remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their mouths. Do ...
...marks warnings, information that should be read before using this equipment. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of flammable gas Do not use the product will... an unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Keep out of reach of a fall or other strong light source through... remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their mouths. Do ...
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following precautions when handling the Charging AC • Before replacing the battery, turn the Adapter product off. Charge the battery by inserting it under break the battery insulation or casing. authorized service representative for use could result in...water. damaged and the wires become • Do not immerse in or expose to exposed, take it is prone to leakage when fully discharged. to a Nikon- Continued use in this Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be removed with metal objects electric shock. this precaution could the product, be or to remove...
following precautions when handling the Charging AC • Before replacing the battery, turn the Adapter product off. Charge the battery by inserting it under break the battery insulation or casing. authorized service representative for use could result in...water. damaged and the wires become • Do not immerse in or expose to exposed, take it is prone to leakage when fully discharged. to a Nikon- Continued use in this Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be removed with metal objects electric shock. this precaution could the product, be or to remove...
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... be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Turn the power off when using while in burns or fire. Observe caution when using the flash Using the...systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. For Your Safety Use appropriate...input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could result in a ...
... be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Turn the power off when using while in burns or fire. Observe caution when using the flash Using the...systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. For Your Safety Use appropriate...input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could result in a ...
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... for your equipment. DANGER - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to correct the interference by Nikon for the power outlet if needed. Using other interface cables may cause harmful interference to ..., the user is encouraged to try to which the receiver is no guarantee that are designed to this equipment does cause harmful COOLPIX P500 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. interference to radio or television...
... for your equipment. DANGER - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to correct the interference by Nikon for the power outlet if needed. Using other interface cables may cause harmful interference to ..., the user is encouraged to try to which the receiver is no guarantee that are designed to this equipment does cause harmful COOLPIX P500 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. interference to radio or television...
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.../All the Way 15 x (Monitor) Button ...16 s (Display) Button ...17 First Steps ...18 Inserting the Battery...18 Removing the Battery...19 Charging the Battery ...20 Turning On and Off the Camera...23 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time 24 Inserting the Memory Card ...26 Removing the Memory Card...26 vii
.../All the Way 15 x (Monitor) Button ...16 s (Display) Button ...17 First Steps ...18 Inserting the Battery...18 Removing the Battery...19 Charging the Battery ...20 Turning On and Off the Camera...23 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time 24 Inserting the Memory Card ...26 Removing the Memory Card...26 vii
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Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 28 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 28 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 29 Step 2 Frame a Picture...30 Using the Viewfinder ...30 Using the Zoom......
Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 28 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 28 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 29 Step 2 Frame a Picture...30 Using the Viewfinder ...30 Using the Zoom......
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First Steps Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (A23) and confirm that the power-on Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (Aii) ...
First Steps Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (A23) and confirm that the power-on Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (Aii) ...
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... on . 3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. Do not turn the camera on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is included, attach the plug adapter to insert connectors at an...
... on . 3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. Do not turn the camera on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is included, attach the plug adapter to insert connectors at an...
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... chart explains power-on lamp Blinks slowly (orange) Off Flickers (orange) Description Battery charging. When charging is complete, the poweron lamp stops blinking orange and turns off. • The ambient temperature is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it...
... chart explains power-on lamp Blinks slowly (orange) Off Flickers (orange) Description Battery charging. When charging is complete, the poweron lamp stops blinking orange and turns off. • The ambient temperature is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it...
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...8226; Be sure to the camera. A213) is used, power is supplied to the camera. D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX P500 to an electrical outlet with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using the Battery Charger MH-61 (available separately; C AC Power ... EH-69P is connected to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (A178, 202). • The EN-EL5 can be turned on Charging AC Adapter • The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. A213). 22 Failure to observe...
...8226; Be sure to the camera. A213) is used, power is supplied to the camera. D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX P500 to an electrical outlet with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using the Battery Charger MH-61 (available separately; C AC Power ... EH-69P is connected to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (A178, 202). • The EN-EL5 can be turned on Charging AC Adapter • The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. A213). 22 Failure to observe...
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...) in the setup menu (A185). 23 The power-on lamp (green) lights, and then the monitor is turned on (the poweron lamp is turned off when the monitor is turned off automatically, the camera enters standby mode and the power-on the monitor again with one minute (default setting)....-release button, the c button or the b (e movie-record) button. - First Steps C Message If Turn the camera off , holding down the c button turns on again. is displayed, confirm that elapses before turning on ). When the power is turned off, the monitor and power-on lamp are performed, the monitor is...
...) in the setup menu (A185). 23 The power-on lamp (green) lights, and then the monitor is turned on (the poweron lamp is turned off when the monitor is turned off automatically, the camera enters standby mode and the power-on the monitor again with one minute (default setting)....-release button, the c button or the b (e movie-record) button. - First Steps C Message If Turn the camera off , holding down the c button turns on again. is displayed, confirm that elapses before turning on ). When the power is turned off, the monitor and power-on lamp are performed, the monitor is...
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... camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp lights, and then the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp is turned off when the monitor is turned on the top of the screen. • To... the daylight saving setting with H in the time zone selection screen shown in step 4. • When turned on, the W icon is in effect, turn off, press I. 24 Back London Casablanca Back Time zone and date Choose time zone and set the date and time in a time zone where daylight ...
... camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp lights, and then the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp is turned off when the monitor is turned on the top of the screen. • To... the daylight saving setting with H in the time zone selection screen shown in step 4. • When turned on, the W icon is in effect, turn off, press I. 24 Back London Casablanca Back Time zone and date Choose time zone and set the date and time in a time zone where daylight ...
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... memory card is automatically stored on the memory card, and data recorded to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the poweron lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure...
... memory card is automatically stored on the memory card, and data recorded to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the poweron lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure...
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...27 Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of any data you insert a memory card that Format card? Remove the battery - Turn off , or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures. ... k button to the memory card: - Eject the memory card - When the confirmation dialog is in damage to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - formatting (A200) permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the right is displayed when the camera is...
...27 Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of any data you insert a memory card that Format card? Remove the battery - Turn off , or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures. ... k button to the memory card: - Eject the memory card - When the confirmation dialog is in damage to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - formatting (A200) permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the right is displayed when the camera is...
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures. B Battery level low. Auto mode 3 Check the battery level and number ...of digital cameras. 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends slightly, and the monitor is turned on the remaining capacity of exposures remaining is displayed. Prepare to A. Battery level indicator 1/250 F5.6 32 Number of...
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures. B Battery level low. Auto mode 3 Check the battery level and number ...of digital cameras. 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends slightly, and the monitor is turned on the remaining capacity of exposures remaining is displayed. Prepare to A. Battery level indicator 1/250 F5.6 32 Number of...
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...for image size. C Functions Available in A (auto) mode. Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of the monitor. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A is displayed in A (Auto) Mode • The flash mode (A36...Off when using a tripod to raise the flash (A37). When the monitor has been turned off and W appears at off in standby mode to save power (the power-on lamp is blinking) (A199), turn on the Flash When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at the...
...for image size. C Functions Available in A (auto) mode. Vibration reduction icon Reduces the effects of the monitor. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A is displayed in A (Auto) Mode • The flash mode (A36...Off when using a tripod to raise the flash (A37). When the monitor has been turned off and W appears at off in standby mode to save power (the power-on lamp is blinking) (A199), turn on the Flash When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at the...
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...control at the maximum wide-angle position. • Rotating the zoom control all the way in the frame. • When the camera is turned on the image size (A84) and digital zoom magnification. Optical zoom Digital zoom • A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of picture... optical zoom Digital zoom enabled • The camera focuses at zoom positions beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that it is in to zoom out, increasing the area visible in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly, while rotating the...
...control at the maximum wide-angle position. • Rotating the zoom control all the way in the frame. • When the camera is turned on the image size (A84) and digital zoom magnification. Optical zoom Digital zoom • A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of picture... optical zoom Digital zoom enabled • The camera focuses at zoom positions beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that it is in to zoom out, increasing the area visible in either direction adjusts the zoom quickly, while rotating the...
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...; To return to scroll quickly through pictures. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 44 Internal memory indicator C When the Monitor Is Turned Off to Save Power When the power-on the camera in Playback Mode For details, see "Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence... when pictures stored in full- C Options Available in playback mode. button frame playback mode. • Press the multi selector H or J to turn on the monitor (A17). • Pictures that were shot using face priority (A97) or pet detection (A59) will be chosen by rotating the...
...; To return to scroll quickly through pictures. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 44 Internal memory indicator C When the Monitor Is Turned Off to Save Power When the power-on the camera in Playback Mode For details, see "Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence... when pictures stored in full- C Options Available in playback mode. button frame playback mode. • Press the multi selector H or J to turn on the monitor (A17). • Pictures that were shot using face priority (A97) or pet detection (A59) will be chosen by rotating the...
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..., you can set to capture background at the wide-angle zoom position, and about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. - U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. y (Scene): Options vary depending on the scenes (A46 to evening and night portraits that Cannot be...
..., you can set to capture background at the wide-angle zoom position, and about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. - U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. y (Scene): Options vary depending on the scenes (A46 to evening and night portraits that Cannot be...
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B Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, lower it by pressing the k button within a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A17) are turned on. • If a setting is fixed at W (Off ). Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • Flash is raised. • When the ...
B Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, lower it by pressing the k button within a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A17) are turned on. • If a setting is fixed at W (Off ). Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • Flash is raised. • When the ...