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... 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
... 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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... to Print 135 b Slide Show...138 d Protect ...139 Selecting Pictures ...140 f Rotate Image...141 i Hide Image...141 E Voice Memo...142 h Copy: Copying Between Internal Memory and Memory Card 144 C Sequence Display Options...145 C Choose Key Picture ...145 ix Comp...101 Long Exposure NR...102 Active D-Lighting...103 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously...
... to Print 135 b Slide Show...138 d Protect ...139 Selecting Pictures ...140 f Rotate Image...141 i Hide Image...141 E Voice Memo...142 h Copy: Copying Between Internal Memory and Memory Card 144 C Sequence Display Options...145 C Choose Key Picture ...145 ix Comp...101 Long Exposure NR...102 Active D-Lighting...103 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously...
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Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index ...213 Optional Accessories ...213 Approved Memory Cards ...214 File and Folder Names...215 Error Messages ...217 Troubleshooting...222 Specifications ...229 Supported Standards ...233 Index ...234 xii
Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index ...213 Optional Accessories ...213 Approved Memory Cards ...214 File and Folder Names...215 Error Messages ...217 Troubleshooting...222 Specifications ...229 Supported Standards ...233 Index ...234 xii
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... this manual. Notations • Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to the pictures on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text ...displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of Nikon COOLPIX P500 digital camera. The memory card must be read before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. This manual is referred to as "memory card." • The setting at the time of purchase ...
... this manual. Notations • Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to the pictures on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will be formatted or accessed for your Nikon digital camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text ...displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of Nikon COOLPIX P500 digital camera. The memory card must be read before the internal memory can be helpful when using the camera. This manual is referred to as "memory card." • The setting at the time of purchase ...
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...user's responsibility. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for business use by national ...format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of making illegal copies or to another person...
...user's responsibility. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for business use by national ...format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. The copying or reproduction of making illegal copies or to another person...
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... 16 k (apply selection) button 12 17 d button......13, 45, 82, 135, 163, 186 18 l (delete) button 35, 143, 170 19 Tripod socket 20 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 18, 26 21 Cover latch 18, 26 22 Memory card slot 26 23 Battery latch 18, 19 24 Battery chamber 18 5
... 16 k (apply selection) button 12 17 d button......13, 45, 82, 135, 163, 186 18 l (delete) button 35, 143, 170 19 Tripod socket 20 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 18, 26 21 Cover latch 18, 26 22 Memory card slot 26 23 Battery latch 18, 19 24 Battery chamber 18 5
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...sure to confirm that the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch locks it in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (1), and slide the cover latch to push the orange battery latch down or backwards could damage the camera. First Steps ...the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A20). 1 Slide the cover latch to the Y side (1), and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2). 2 Insert the battery. • Use the battery to the Z position (2). 18 Battery chamber B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery...
...sure to confirm that the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch locks it in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (1), and slide the cover latch to push the orange battery latch down or backwards could damage the camera. First Steps ...the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A20). 1 Slide the cover latch to the Y side (1), and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2). 2 Insert the battery. • Use the battery to the Z position (2). 18 Battery chamber B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery...
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To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the ... on lamp and the monitor are off. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card. 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 ...The Battery" (A210) thoroughly before returning it at an angle (2). • The camera, battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the battery. • Be sure to storage. 19
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the ... on lamp and the monitor are off. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card. 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 ...The Battery" (A210) thoroughly before returning it at an angle (2). • The camera, battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the battery. • Be sure to storage. 19
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... internal memory, remove the memory card. • A memory card is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Press the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approx. 102 MB) or on commercially available Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (A214). Memory card slot B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. If a memory card is...
... internal memory, remove the memory card. • A memory card is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Press the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approx. 102 MB) or on commercially available Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (A214). Memory card slot B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. If a memory card is...
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... written to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following operations during formatting, while data is displayed, choose Format and press the... gases. 27 First Steps Inserting the Memory Card B Formatting a Memory Card If the message on the memory card. Failure to observe this camera, be sure to a computer. Remove the battery - on, the memory card must be written to, or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to format...
... written to start formatting. • Do not turn the camera off the camera - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following operations during formatting, while data is displayed, choose Format and press the... gases. 27 First Steps Inserting the Memory Card B Formatting a Memory Card If the message on the memory card. Failure to observe this camera, be sure to a computer. Remove the battery - on, the memory card must be written to, or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to format...
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... depends on the camera. • The lens extends slightly, and the monitor is displayed. Auto mode 3 Check the battery level and number of the internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A85). 28
... depends on the camera. • The lens extends slightly, and the monitor is displayed. Auto mode 3 Check the battery level and number of the internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A85). 28
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The default settings are recorded to the memory card. Rotate the mode dial. When a memory card is inserted, C is blinking) (A199), ...8226; Press the d button to stabilize the camera during shooting. 29 Movie options Only when a memory card is inserted, the type of camera shake. Image quality/image size The current image quality (compression ...(A36) can be adjusted, self-timer (A39), focus mode (A40) and exposure compensation (A43) can be sure to internal memory (approx. 102 MB). record) button. - Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and...
The default settings are recorded to the memory card. Rotate the mode dial. When a memory card is inserted, C is blinking) (A199), ...8226; Press the d button to stabilize the camera during shooting. 29 Movie options Only when a memory card is inserted, the type of camera shake. Image quality/image size The current image quality (compression ...(A36) can be adjusted, self-timer (A39), focus mode (A40) and exposure compensation (A43) can be sure to internal memory (approx. 102 MB). record) button. - Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and...
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... focus indicator (A8) lights in the focus mode (A40) or the 32 Close-up scene mode (A55). B When the Subject Is Close to the memory card or internal memory. The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is recorded to the Camera If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with...
... focus indicator (A8) lights in the focus mode (A40) or the 32 Close-up scene mode (A55). B When the Subject Is Close to the memory card or internal memory. The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is recorded to the Camera If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with...
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the sun behind the subject makes that the focus area lights in the scene (e.g. picture. Cutting the power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in the following situations. B Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as that the ...in front of a white wall) • Several objects are being recorded. D Focus Lock Use focus lock to the camera or card. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. shutter-release release button button the rest halfway and of the way recompose the down the shutter- Press the shutterrelease...
the sun behind the subject makes that the focus area lights in the scene (e.g. picture. Cutting the power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in the following situations. B Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as that the ...in front of a white wall) • Several objects are being recorded. D Focus Lock Use focus lock to the camera or card. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. shutter-release release button button the rest halfway and of the way recompose the down the shutter- Press the shutterrelease...
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...view the next image. Multi selector • Pictures may be chosen by rotating the command dial. The lens does not extend. When a memory card is inserted, C is off, holding down the c button turns on the monitor (A17). • Pictures that is displayed on the camera in ...the internal memory are displayed. 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 memory card are displayed. Press I , J or K to Turn on the ...
...view the next image. Multi selector • Pictures may be chosen by rotating the command dial. The lens does not extend. When a memory card is inserted, C is off, holding down the c button turns on the monitor (A17). • Pictures that is displayed on the camera in ...the internal memory are displayed. 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 memory card are displayed. Press I , J or K to Turn on the ...
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... the subject at values determined with red-eye reduction flash mode may vary, depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting, and the memory card used . When shooting under low lighting, use of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are shot at the center of a tripod is...
... the subject at values determined with red-eye reduction flash mode may vary, depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting, and the memory card used . When shooting under low lighting, use of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are shot at the center of a tripod is...
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... portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) and reset. • The digital zoom is moving, the brightness, and other shooting conditions. When the internal memory or memory card becomes full To continue shooting using pet portrait auto release is F 4000×3000). Button and shutter sounds (A199) are displayed around the largest face...
... portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) and reset. • The digital zoom is moving, the brightness, and other shooting conditions. When the internal memory or memory card becomes full To continue shooting using pet portrait auto release is F 4000×3000). Button and shutter sounds (A199) are displayed around the largest face...
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... that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously" (A104) for interval timer shooting). BSS may decrease depending on the image quality, image size, type of memory card used, and shooting conditions. • When continuous is suited for the first picture in Continuous Each time images are captured using Continuous H, ...not be achieved (images may occur in images captured on the number of images, image quality, image size, the write speed of the memory card, etc. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The speed of continuous shooting may not produce...
... that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously" (A104) for interval timer shooting). BSS may decrease depending on the image quality, image size, type of memory card used, and shooting conditions. • When continuous is suited for the first picture in Continuous Each time images are captured using Continuous H, ...not be achieved (images may occur in images captured on the number of images, image quality, image size, the write speed of the memory card, etc. • When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. • The speed of continuous shooting may not produce...
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... is shot. 1/250 F5.6 600 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way again to finish shooting. • Shooting finishes automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when the number of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the interval taken between shots. •...
... is shot. 1/250 F5.6 600 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way again to finish shooting. • Shooting finishes automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when the number of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the interval taken between shots. •...
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...700 25 × 25/10 × 10 91 3,350 85 In addition, this number may differ depending on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Image size Image quality F 4000×3000 (default setting) Fine Normal Basic Internal... memory (102 MB) 17 35 68 Memory card1 (4 GB) 650 1,280 2,510 Print size2 (cm/in internal memory and on the make of...
...700 25 × 25/10 × 10 91 3,350 85 In addition, this number may differ depending on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. Image size Image quality F 4000×3000 (default setting) Fine Normal Basic Internal... memory (102 MB) 17 35 68 Memory card1 (4 GB) 650 1,280 2,510 Print size2 (cm/in internal memory and on the make of...