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... Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Handle the camera strap with care ... place the strap around the neck of a fall or other accident, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Keep out of reach of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in injury. WARNINGS Turn off...
... Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Handle the camera strap with care ... place the strap around the neck of a fall or other accident, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Keep out of reach of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in injury. WARNINGS Turn off...
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... could the product, be precaution could result in fire or sure it into the the plug should adapters designed to a Nikon- following precautions when handling the Charging AC • Before replacing the battery, turn the Adapter product off. damaged and the wires become • Do not immerse in this precaution could result...
... could the product, be precaution could result in fire or sure it into the the plug should adapters designed to a Nikon- following precautions when handling the Charging AC • Before replacing the battery, turn the Adapter product off. damaged and the wires become • Do not immerse in this precaution could result...
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Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-... will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with Canadian ICES-003. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the ...retailer or the local authorities in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. The following apply only to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. ATTENTION Cet...
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-... will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with Canadian ICES-003. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the ...retailer or the local authorities in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. The following apply only to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. ATTENTION Cet...
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......14 Pressing 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...
......14 Pressing 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...
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...(such as an authentic Nikon product. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven...for any damages resulting from product malfunction. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in...
...(such as an authentic Nikon product. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven...for any damages resulting from product malfunction. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in...
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... selector 12 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...
... selector 12 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...
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..., 69, 108 2 Focus mode 40 3 Zoom indicator 31 4 Focus indicator 32 5 AE/AF-L indicator 64 6 Flash indicator 38 7 Flash mode 36 8 Flash exposure compensation ..........101 9 Battery level indicator 28 10 Long exposure noise reduction........102 11 Motion detection icon 195 Vibration reduction icon 12 (still pictures 193 13 Electronic VR icon...
..., 69, 108 2 Focus mode 40 3 Zoom indicator 31 4 Focus indicator 32 5 AE/AF-L indicator 64 6 Flash indicator 38 7 Flash mode 36 8 Flash exposure compensation ..........101 9 Battery level indicator 28 10 Long exposure noise reduction........102 11 Motion detection icon 195 Vibration reduction icon 12 (still pictures 193 13 Electronic VR icon...
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... 3 Protect icon 139 4 Sequence display 113, 145 5 Volume indicator 142, 168 Album icon in favorite pictures mode1 6 124 Category icon in auto sort mode1 129 7 Battery level indicator 28 8 Movie options2 164 9 Image quality2 83 10 Image size2 84 11 Easy panorama indicator 62 (a) Current frame number/total 12 number of...
... 3 Protect icon 139 4 Sequence display 113, 145 5 Volume indicator 142, 168 Album icon in favorite pictures mode1 6 124 Category icon in auto sort mode1 129 7 Battery level indicator 28 8 Movie options2 164 9 Image quality2 83 10 Image size2 84 11 Easy panorama indicator 62 (a) Current frame number/total 12 number of...
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... 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/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 upside down in the direction...
... 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/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 upside down in the direction...
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...follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery. • If the battery will not be hot immediately after using the camera. First Steps Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off . B Notes on ...lamp and the monitor are off (A23) and confirm that the power-on Battery • Be sure to read and follow ...
...follow the warnings of "For Your Safety" (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery. • If the battery will not be hot immediately after using the camera. First Steps Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off . B Notes on ...lamp and the monitor are off (A23) and confirm that the power-on Battery • Be sure to read and follow ...
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...held in which the camera was purchased. Do not turn the camera on the Charging AC Adapter. First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied ... Once the two are properly oriented. USB cable 20 The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea. 2 Insert the battery into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Do not attempt to the plug on . 3 Use the supplied USB cable to...
...held in which the camera was purchased. Do not turn the camera on the Charging AC Adapter. First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied ... Once the two are properly oriented. USB cable 20 The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea. 2 Insert the battery into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Do not attempt to the plug on . 3 Use the supplied USB cable to...
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.... First Steps 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into the electrical outlet. Charging the Battery The following chart explains power-on lamp status when the camera is not suited to charging. Battery not charging. About four hours and 50 minutes are required to 95 °F). ...temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charge the battery indoors with the battery. The power-on lamp Blinks slowly (orange) Off Flickers (orange) Description Battery charging. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again,...
.... First Steps 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into the electrical outlet. Charging the Battery The following chart explains power-on lamp status when the camera is not suited to charging. Battery not charging. About four hours and 50 minutes are required to 95 °F). ...temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charge the battery indoors with the battery. The power-on lamp Blinks slowly (orange) Off Flickers (orange) Description Battery charging. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again,...
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...EH-62A (available separately; A213) is used, power is connected to the camera. When using the Battery Charger MH-61 (available separately; D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX P500 to the camera from an electrical outlet, enabling taking and playing back pictures. • Do not..., use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62A. When the camera is supplied 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 a plug adapter...
...EH-62A (available separately; A213) is used, power is connected to the camera. When using the Battery Charger MH-61 (available separately; D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX P500 to the camera from an electrical outlet, enabling taking and playing back pictures. • Do not..., use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62A. When the camera is supplied 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 a plug adapter...
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... the camera. When the power is turned off , holding down the c button turns on ). is displayed, confirm that elapses before turning on again. 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 , remove the...
... the camera. When the power is turned off , holding down the c button turns on ). is displayed, confirm that elapses before turning on again. 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 , remove the...
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...memory card is stored in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it clicks into place. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card. 26 Removing the Memory Card Before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card, until it... out straight (2). • The camera, battery or memory card may be played back, deleted, or transferred. Press the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approx. 102 MB) or on commercially...
...memory card is stored in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it clicks into place. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card. 26 Removing the Memory Card Before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card, until it... out straight (2). • The camera, battery or memory card may be played back, deleted, or transferred. Press the memory card in the camera's internal memory (approx. 102 MB) or on commercially...
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... the camera is turned Card is complete. • The first time you wish to keep before use the multi selector to format it . Remove the battery - Turn off , or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is not formatted.
... the camera is turned Card is complete. • The first time you wish to keep before use the multi selector to format it . Remove the battery - Turn off , or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is not formatted.
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...power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends slightly, and the monitor is displayed. B Battery level low. Charge or replace the battery. Battery Level Display b Description Battery level high. Cannot take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "pointand-shoot" mode recommended for ... capacity of exposures remaining. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on . 2 Rotate the mode dial to 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 ...
...power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends slightly, and the monitor is displayed. B Battery level low. Charge or replace the battery. Battery Level Display b Description Battery level high. Cannot take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "pointand-shoot" mode recommended for ... capacity of exposures remaining. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on . 2 Rotate the mode dial to 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 ...
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...; Subjects that the focus area lights in green. 1/250 F5.6 Continue holding Press the down to the camera or card. picture. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is standing in front of a white wall) • Several objects are being recorded...
...; Subjects that the focus area lights in green. 1/250 F5.6 Continue holding Press the down to the camera or card. picture. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is standing in front of a white wall) • Several objects are being recorded...
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... monitor is turned off and the power-on Interval Timer Shooting • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a fully charged battery. • To power the camera continuously for more information. 80
... monitor is turned off and the power-on Interval Timer Shooting • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a fully charged battery. • To power the camera continuously for more information. 80
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...)4 ISO sensitivity (A92) Exposure bracketing (A94) AF area mode (A95)5 Optimize image (A87) Metering (A93) Autofocus mode (A101) Flash exp. More on Clock Battery If the internal clock battery (A189) is exhausted, the settings saved in M will also be saved in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). Writing...
...)4 ISO sensitivity (A92) Exposure bracketing (A94) AF area mode (A95)5 Optimize image (A87) Metering (A93) Autofocus mode (A101) Flash exp. More on Clock Battery If the internal clock battery (A189) is exhausted, the settings saved in M will also be saved in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). Writing...