Nikon Coolpix B500 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Quick Start Guide
For Smart Device Users ii
Introduction iv
Parts of the Camera 1
Getting Started 2
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 12
Other Functions 17
Technical Notes 22
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
Your Safety” (page viii).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

ii For Smart Device Users
Your images. The world. Connected
Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich
your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between
your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination
of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The
stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are
automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can
even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services, inviting
access across all your devices. You can share your excitement, when
and where you want.
Download the SnapBridge app to get started!
Take advantage of the wide-ranging
convenience by downloading the
SnapBridge app onto your smart device
now. Through a few simple steps, this
app connects your Nikon cameras with a
compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod
touch® or smart devices running on the
AndroidTM operating system. The app is
available free from the website (http://
snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App
Store® and Google PlayTM.
For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for
your area (Avi).
For Smart Device Users
COOLPIX B500 Model Name: N1516

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For Smart Device Users
The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…
A range of services that enriches your imaging life,
including:
•Camera remote control
•Imprinting up to two pieces of credit
information (e.g. copyright, comments,
text and logos) on pictures
•Automatic update of camera’s date and
time info and location info
•Receive camera’s firmware updates
Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart
device thanks to the constant connection between
the two devices — making online photo sharing
easier than ever
Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the
NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service

iv Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera.
Downloading the “Reference Manual”
The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various languages on
how to use this camera. Use your smart device or computer to refer to it along with
this manual. Download the Reference Manual from our Download Center at the URL
below.
•The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe PDF Reader, iBooks, or other
software. Adobe PDF reader can be downloaded from the Adobe website.
Downloading “ViewNX-i”
ViewNX-i is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your
computer for viewing and editing. Download the software from our Download Center
at the URL below.
Visit Our Download Center
Visit the website below to download the Reference Manual and software for this
camera.
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com
Read This First
Scan this image with your smart device’s QR code reader.

v
Introduction
Nikon User Support
Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options.
Internet
For customers in the United States: www.nikonusa.com
For customers in Canada: www.nikon.ca (English), fr.nikon.ca (Français)
For customers in Mexico: www.nikon.com.mx
For customers in Brazil: www.nikon.com.br
Telephone
For customers in the United States: 1-800-NIKON-US (1-800-645-6687)
For customers in Canada: 1-877-534-9910
For customers in Mexico: 001-888-565-5452
For customers in Brazil: 0800-886-4566 (0800-88 NIKON)
Confirming the Package Contents
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased
the camera.
* The included batteries are for trial use only.
NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera. SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory
cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.
COOLPIX B500
Digital Camera
Camera Strap LR6/L40 (AA-size)
alkaline batteries (×4)*
LC-CP31 Lens Cap
(with cord)
UC-E16 USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
(this manual)
Warranty

vi Introduction
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites:
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the
website below for contact information.
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers,
batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital
camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon
will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

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About the Manuals
•No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by
any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
•Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
•While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate
and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Comply with Copyright Notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of
photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards
or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files
can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available
software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the
privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, make
sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in Reset all in the setup menu (A20). After
resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the
device in Format memory or Format card in the setup menu (A20), then completely
refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky).
Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying
memory cards.
Conformity Marking
Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the
camera complies with.
Press the dbutton Mzmenu icon MConformity marking Mkbutton

viii Introduction
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.
For Your Safety
DANGER
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon carries a high risk of death or
severe injury.
WARNING
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in death or
severe injury.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in injury or
property damage.
WARNING
•Do not use while walking or operating a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
•Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that
become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
•Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat,
or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the batteries or power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
•Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or
plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature
burns.
•Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane,
gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or
fire.
•Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.

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•Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute
a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate
medical attention.
•Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
•Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use
with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for
use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under
heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to
another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not handle the plug when using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
•Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
CAUTION
•Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the
use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced
by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or
other medical facilities.
•Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be
used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire
or product malfunction.
•Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injury.
•Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
•Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.

xIntroduction
DANGER for Batteries
•Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could
result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or
other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful
physical shocks.
•Recharge all EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries in each pack of four simultaneously.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
•If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water
and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
WARNING for Batteries
•Do not remove or damage the battery casing. Never use batteries with damaged
casing. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
•Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek
immediate medical attention.
•Do not immerse this product in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the
product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.
•Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such
as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries if
they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or
catching fire.
•Insert batteries in the correct orientation. Do not mix old and new batteries or
batteries of different types. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the
batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
•Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire
may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or
dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.

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•If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately
rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in skin irritation.

xii Introduction

1
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Zoom control
f: Wide-angle
g: Telephoto
h: Thumbnail playback
i: Playback zoom
2Shutter-release button
3Power switch/power-on lamp
4Mode dial
5Flash
6m(flash pop-up) button
7N-Mark (NFC antenna)
8Side zoom control
9q(snap-back zoom) button
10 Monitor
11 s(display) button
12 Flash lamp
13 b(emovie-record) button
14 c(playback) button
15 Multi selector
16 k(apply selection) button
17 l(delete) button
18 d(menu) button

2Getting Started
Getting Started
Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
BLens Cap
•When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
•If you turn on the camera without removing the lens cap, the message “Turn the camera
off and then on again.” is displayed. Remove the lens cap, and turn the camera off and
then on again.
How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the strap at two places.

3
Getting Started
•Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm
that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are oriented
correctly, and insert the batteries.
•Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).
•Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or backward, as
this could cause a malfunction.
•When closing the cover, slide it while securely holding down the area marked 7.
BFormatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
camera, make sure to format it with this camera.
•Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other
data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep
before formatting the memory card.
•Insert the memory card into the camera, press the dbutton, and select Format card in
the setup menu (A20).
Applicable Batteries
•Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)
•Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
•Four EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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Memory card slot

4Getting Started
BNotes About the Batteries
•Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
•Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
BNotes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using MH-73
Battery Charger (A27).
CAlkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the brand.
Removing the Batteries or Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned
off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
•Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.
•Be careful when handling the camera, batteries, and memory card immediately
after using the camera, as they may be hot.
Memory Cards and Internal Memory
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card or
in the camera’s internal memory. To use the camera’s internal memory, remove the
memory card.
Batteries with insulation
that does not cover the
area around the
negative terminal
Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat
negative terminal

5
Getting Started
The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 85° or raised upward to
approx. 90°.
BNotes About the Monitor
•Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor.
•The monitor cannot be moved to the left or right.
•Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.
Changing the Angle of the Monitor

6Getting Started
Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera.
Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet
•Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aii) and enable
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart
device”).
•The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may
differ from those of the actual products.
1Turn the camera on.
•Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.
•A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press
Hor Ion the multi selector to highlight a
language and press kto select.
•The language can be changed at any time using
the Language option in the setup menu (A20).
2Press kwhen the dialog at right is
displayed.
•If you do not wish to use a smart device to
configure the camera, press d(A8).
Camera Setup
Multi selector
kbutton
(apply selection)
RightLeft
Up
Down
Power switch
Cancel
Language
LaterLater Set
Use SnapBridge to send photos to your
smart device and share them online.
To skip this screen and set SnapBridge
later from the Network menu, press
MENU.

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Getting Started
3Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the
smart device.
•Android Devices with NFC Support
After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart
device, touch the camera Y(N-Mark) to the NFC
antenna on the smart device to launch the
SnapBridge app.
- If the SnapBridge download site is displayed,
download and install the app before repeating
the above steps.
•iOS Devices and Android Devices Without
NFC Support
Press the camera kbutton. The camera will wait
for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on
the smart device and follow the on-screen
instructions to tap the name of the camera you
want to pair with.
4Check the authentication code.
•After confirming that the camera and smart device
display the same six-digit authentication code,
follow the steps below to complete pairing (note
that the code may not be displayed in some
versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps
below even if the code is not displayed).
-On the camera, press k.
-On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of
the button varies with the smart device).
CancelCancel
SnapBridge
App
Camera
On your smart device, go to the app
store and search for SnapBridge. After
installing, open the SnapBridge app.
Connect to Camera
Camera name
OKOK
Auth. code
000000
CancelCancel
Confirm that the same authentication
code is displayed on the smart device
and press OK.
Camera

8Getting Started
5Press kwhen the dialog at right is
displayed.
•When a constant connection between the camera
and smart device is established, the dialog at right
is displayed.
•If the camera displays Could not connect., press
kto return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings,
press d.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup
process.
•To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable
the location data features both in the SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself
(for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device).
•You can also synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device
by selecting Yes when prompted and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge
app. If you select No, set the camera clock from the menus as described in Step 2 on
page 9.
•Setup is complete when the camera returns to the shooting display.
•See page 10 for more information on using SnapBridge.
BWhere the Use of Wireless Devices Is Prohibited
Where the use of wireless devices is prohibited, disable wireless features in the camera
network menu by selecting On for Airplane mode. This will temporarily interrupt the
constant connection with the smart device, but the connection is automatically re-
established when airplane mode is turned off.
Setup from the Camera Menus
The camera clock can be set manually.
1Turn the camera on (A6).
•A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press
Hor Ion the multi selector (A6) to highlight a
language and press kto select.
•The language can be changed at any time using
the Language option in the setup menu (A20).
Next
Your camera and smart device are
connected!
SnapBridge will send your photos to
your smart device as they are taken.
Cancel
Language