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Nikon
DIGITAL CA M ERA
COOLPIX P500
User's Manual
En
Tradem ark Inform ation
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, and uickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks
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• PictBridge is a trademark.
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trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation
provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
AVC Patent Portfo io License
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
standard ("AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a
consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted
or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from
MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://w w w .m peg a.com .
Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and P ayback: A (Auto) M ode
More on Shooting
More on P ayback
Editing Pictures
Movie Recording and P ayback
Connecting to Te evisions, Computers and Printers
Basic Camera Setup
Caring for the Camera
Technica Notes and Index
i
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
A This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
/ \ Turn o ff in the event of
m a function
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or
Charging AC Adapter, unplug the
Charging AC Adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to
avoid burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
/ \ Do not disassemb e
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or Charging AC Adapter could
result in injury. Repairs should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera or
Charging AC Adapter break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection, after
unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
/ \ Do not use the camera or
Charging AC Adapter in the
presence of f am m ab e gas
Do not use electronic equipm ent in the
presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
/ \ Do not ook at the sun through
the view finder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
/ \ Hand e the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
/ \ Keep out of reach of chi dren
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
ii
For Your Safety
A Observe caution when hand ing
the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be
sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Charge the
battery by inserting it into the
camera and connecting the
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
(supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do not
attem pt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attem pt to remove or
break the battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty of
water.
/ \ Observe the fo owing precautions
when hand ing the Charging AC
Adapter
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could result
in fire.
• Do not handle the plug or go near
the Charging AC Adapter during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the USB cable, place it under
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or
flames. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or Charging
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure
to observe this precaution could
result in electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire. iii
For Your Safety
A Use appropriate cab es
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
A Hand e m oving parts w ith care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
A CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
A Observe caution when using
the f ash
Using the flash close to your subject's
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
A Do not operate the f ash with
the f ash w indow touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in burns or fire.
A Avoid contact w ith iquid
crysta
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
A Turn th e power o ff when using
inside an airp ane or the
hospita
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital.
iv
Notices
Notices for Customers in the
U.S.A.
IMP RTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTI NS-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTI NS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the
U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the
power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to be
correctly orientated in a vertical or floor
mount position.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipm ent generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipm ent does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipm ent and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
Nikon
COOLPIX P500
CAUTI NS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cab es
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
v
Notices
Notice for Customers in th e State of
Ca ifornia
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B
est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that this
product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Tab e of Contents
For Your Safety................................................................................................................................. ii
WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................ii
Notices...............................................................................................................................................v
In tro d u c tio n .............................................................................................................................................1
About This M anual..........................................................................................................................1
Information and Precautions.......................................................................................................2
Parts of the Camera........................................................................................................................4
Camera Body............................................................................................................................4
Changing the Angle of the Monitor.....................................................................................6
Raising and Lowering the Flash.............................................................................................7
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
.......................................................................... 7
Monitor......................................................................................................................................8
Basic Operations............................................................................................................................11
Command Dial........................................................................................................................11
Multi Selector..........................................................................................................................12
MENU (Menu) Button................................................................................................................13
Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen.................................................................. 13
Using Camera Menus............................................................................................................14
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way.............................................15
|D | (Monitor) Button.............................................................................................................16
DISP (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
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Table of Contents
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) M ode................................................................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......................................................................................................................31
Step 3 Focus and Shoot..............................................................................................................32
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures.....................................................................................34
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................... 34
Deleting Unnecessary Images.............................................................................................35
Using the Flash..............................................................................................................................36
Setting the Flash Mode.........................................................................................................37
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer.........................................................................................39
Using Focus M ode.......................................................................................................................40
Setting the Focus Mode........................................................................................................41
Using Manual Focus..............................................................................................................42
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)..................................................................43
More on S h ootin g..............................................................................................................................44
Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Mode Dial)...........................................................................44
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...............................................................................45
Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).......................46
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).......................................................48
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama...................................................................................60
Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama............................................................. 62
Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist.................................................................................63
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)..................................................... 65
Smart Portrait Menu.............................................................................................................. 67
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (P, S, A, M Modes).................................................... 69
P, S, A, M Modes................................................................................................................69
P (Programmed Auto) Mode................................................................................................71
S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode...........................................................................................72
A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode.......................................................................................73
M (Manual) Mode..................................................................................................................74
Continuous Shooting (P, S, A, M Mode)..............................................................................76
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (P, S, A, M Modes)....................................................81
Image uality..........................................................................................................................83
Image Size...............................................................................................................................84
Optimize Image......................................................................................................................87
White Balance.........................................................................................................................90
ISO Sensitivity..........................................................................................................................92
Metering.................................................................................................................................. 93
Exposure Bracketing..............................................................................................................94
AF Area Mode.........................................................................................................................95
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