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... Adapter break open as this equipment. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. This icon marks warnings, information ... Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to others, read them. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of an infant or child. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to avoid burns...
... Adapter break open as this equipment. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. This icon marks warnings, information ... Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to others, read them. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of an infant or child. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to avoid burns...
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...or backwards. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to a Nikon- Failure to insert it under break the battery insulation or casing. electric shock. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion • Dust on... storms. Failure to observe attempt to observe this precaution could the product, be precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not • Do not handle the plug or go near ...
...or backwards. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to a Nikon- Failure to insert it under break the battery insulation or casing. electric shock. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion • Dust on... storms. Failure to observe attempt to observe this precaution could the product, be precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not • Do not handle the plug or go near ...
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Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-... handling. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du.... Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol indicates that the battery is to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked...
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-... handling. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du.... Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol indicates that the battery is to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked...
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... Shutter-Release Button Halfway/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...
... Shutter-Release Button Halfway/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...
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... Televisions, Computers and Printers 171 Connecting to a TV...171 Connecting to a Computer...173 Before Connecting the Camera ...173 Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 174 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 178 Connecting to a Printer...179 Connecting the Camera and Printer...180 Printing Pictures One at a Time...181 Printing Multiple Pictures ...182 x
... Televisions, Computers and Printers 171 Connecting to a TV...171 Connecting to a Computer...173 Before Connecting the Camera ...173 Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 174 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 178 Connecting to a Printer...179 Connecting the Camera and Printer...180 Printing Pictures One at a Time...181 Printing Multiple Pictures ...182 x
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ...185 Setup Menu...185 Welcome Screen ...187 Time Zone and Date...188 Monitor Settings...191 Print Date ...192 Vibration Reduction ...193 Motion Detection...195 AF Assist...196 Red-eye Reduction ...196 Digital Zoom...197 Assign Side Zoom Control ...198 Sound Settings...199 Auto Off ...199 Format Memory/Format Card...200 Language...201 TV Settings ...201 Charge by Computer...202 Reset File Numbering...202 Blink Warning ...203 Reset All ...205 Firmware Version...208 Caring for the Camera...209 Caring for the Camera ...209 Cleaning ...211 Storage ...212 xi
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ...185 Setup Menu...185 Welcome Screen ...187 Time Zone and Date...188 Monitor Settings...191 Print Date ...192 Vibration Reduction ...193 Motion Detection...195 AF Assist...196 Red-eye Reduction ...196 Digital Zoom...197 Assign Side Zoom Control ...198 Sound Settings...199 Auto Off ...199 Format Memory/Format Card...200 Language...201 TV Settings ...201 Charge by Computer...202 Reset File Numbering...202 Blink Warning ...203 Reset All ...205 Firmware Version...208 Caring for the Camera...209 Caring for the Camera ...209 Cleaning ...211 Storage ...212 xi
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...the camera on digital imaging and photography. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the...or leaking. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to ...
...the camera on digital imaging and photography. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the...or leaking. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to ...
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First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A20). 1 Slide the cover latch to the Y side (1), and open the battery-chamber/...
First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A20). 1 Slide the cover latch to the Y side (1), and open the battery-chamber/...
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... disconnecting the USB cable. If a plug adapter* is securely held in Argentina and Korea. 2 Insert the battery into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on . 3 Use the supplied USB... cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera. • Be sure that connectors are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The...
... disconnecting the USB cable. If a plug adapter* is securely held in Argentina and Korea. 2 Insert the battery into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on . 3 Use the supplied USB... cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera. • Be sure that connectors are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The...
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...of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to charge a fully exhausted battery. Battery not charging. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery. 5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable...four hours and 50 minutes are required to 95 °F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is plugged into an electrical outlet. When charging is complete, the poweron lamp stops blinking orange and turns off. • The ambient temperature...
...of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to charge a fully exhausted battery. Battery not charging. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery. 5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable...four hours and 50 minutes are required to 95 °F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is plugged into an electrical outlet. When charging is complete, the poweron lamp stops blinking orange and turns off. • The ambient temperature...
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... only with compatible devices. C AC Power Source • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately; D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX P500 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (A178, 202). • The EN-EL5 can be turned on. •...; Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of USB-AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-69P....
... only with compatible devices. C AC Power Source • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately; D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX P500 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (A178, 202). • The EN-EL5 can be turned on. •...; Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of USB-AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-69P....
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... then the monitor is turned on (the poweron lamp is displayed, confirm that elapses before turning on the camera in the setup menu (A185). 23 Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Remove the lens cap before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off...
... then the monitor is turned on (the poweron lamp is displayed, confirm that elapses before turning on the camera in the setup menu (A185). 23 Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Remove the lens cap before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off...
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... automatic, "pointand-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of the internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A85). 28 Charge or replace the battery. 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... b Description Battery level high. Auto mode 3 Check the battery level and number of pictures that can be stored depends on . 2 Rotate the mode dial to charge or replace the battery.
... automatic, "pointand-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of the internal memory or memory card, the image quality, and the image size (A85). 28 Charge or replace the battery. 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... b Description Battery level high. Auto mode 3 Check the battery level and number of pictures that can be stored depends on . 2 Rotate the mode dial to charge or replace the battery.
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...; On: Flash fires when picture is shot. • Blinks: Flash is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of a tripod is charging. Note the following when taking pictures: • Due to pre-flashes, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when...
...; On: Flash fires when picture is shot. • Blinks: Flash is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of a tripod is charging. Note the following when taking pictures: • Due to pre-flashes, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when...
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... images 3 Press the shutter-release button all the way again to a different setting while performing interval timer shooting. Do not, under any circumstances, use a fully charged battery. • To power the camera continuously for more information. 80 Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera...
... images 3 Press the shutter-release button all the way again to a different setting while performing interval timer shooting. Do not, under any circumstances, use a fully charged battery. • To power the camera continuously for more information. 80 Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera...
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... from turning off unexpectedly. • When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default setting) selected for the Charge by the computer (A178, 202). • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (A213) (available separately) is connected to the computer via a USB hub...by computer option in damage to the camera. B Connecting the USB Cable 174 The connection may not be recognized if the camera is used, COOLPIX P500 can be powered from an electrical outlet. The camera monitor will light or blink. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a ...
... from turning off unexpectedly. • When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default setting) selected for the Charge by the computer (A178, 202). • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (A213) (available separately) is connected to the computer via a USB hub...by computer option in damage to the camera. B Connecting the USB Cable 174 The connection may not be recognized if the camera is used, COOLPIX P500 can be powered from an electrical outlet. The camera monitor will light or blink. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a ...
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... in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer. When battery charging starts automatically using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when ViewNX 2 was first installed. • See "Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually" (A177) for more information. • If charge for the battery inserted into the camera is low, the computer may...
... in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer. When battery charging starts automatically using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when ViewNX 2 was first installed. • See "Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually" (A177) for more information. • If charge for the battery inserted into the camera is low, the computer may...
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... on lamp slowly blinks orange while the battery inserted into the camera is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. B Charging the Battery The power-on using ViewNX 2, refer to a Computer When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is connected via the USB... cable. When transfer is charging 176 (A178). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer. Connecting to Televisions, ...
... on lamp slowly blinks orange while the battery inserted into the camera is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. B Charging the Battery The power-on using ViewNX 2, refer to a Computer When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is connected via the USB... cable. When transfer is charging 176 (A178). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer. Connecting to Televisions, ...
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... stop and the camera may be transferred with Connection to a Computer • The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be charged as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. Charging is complete when the power-on lamp stops slow-blinking (orange) and starts lighting (green). • The ambient temperature is connected to a computer. Reboot the ...
... stop and the camera may be transferred with Connection to a Computer • The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be charged as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. Charging is complete when the power-on lamp stops slow-blinking (orange) and starts lighting (green). • The ambient temperature is connected to a computer. Reboot the ...
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...A182) When printing is complete, turn the camera off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately) (A213) is used, COOLPIX P500 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A233) printers ...specify the pictures and the number of AC adapters as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction. Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off and disconnect the USB cable B Notes on the memory card: • Insert a memory card...
...A182) When printing is complete, turn the camera off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately) (A213) is used, COOLPIX P500 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A233) printers ...specify the pictures and the number of AC adapters as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction. Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off and disconnect the USB cable B Notes on the memory card: • Insert a memory card...