Nikon Coolpix P5100 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI)C P5100
User's Manual

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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
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!!! Shooting Suited for the Scene
((~)) Anti-shake Mode
~ High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
PSAM
P, S, A and M modes
~ More on Playback
Movies
"Voice
Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes

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.
The consequences
that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by
the following symbol:
~ This icon marks.warnlngs, informatIon that should be read before using this Nikon
Lll product, to preventpossible injury. . ...••.•.
WARNINGS
II
~ Turn off in the Event of
Malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or
AC adapter, unplug the 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 aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
~ Do not Disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of afall or other accident,
take
the product to aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after
unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
~ Do not use the Camera or AC
Adapter in the Presence of
Flammable Gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
~ Handle the Camera Strap with
Care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
~ Keep out of Reach of Children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts
into their
mouths.

~ Observe caution when
handling
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. Ifyou are using the
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
•Only use aRechargeable Li-ion
Battery
EN-EL5 (supplied). Use the
Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied)
to
charge the battery.
•When inserting
the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
•Do
not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break
the battery insulation or
casing.
•Do
not expose the battery to flames
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 immediatelyshould
you notice any change in
the
battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
•Ifliquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact
with clothing or
For Your Safety
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
~ Observe the following
precautions when handling
the batterycharger
•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 power cable or
go near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
•Do
not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power 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 aNikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure
to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
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IV
For Your Safety
•Do not handle the plug or battery
charger
with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
~ Use appropriate cables
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.
~ Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects
are not pinched by the lens
cover or other
moving parts.
~ 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.
~ Observe caution when using
the flash
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
one
meter (39 in.) from the subject.
~ Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result
in burns or fire.
~ Avoid Contact with Liquid
Crystal
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.

Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission
(FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found
to comply with the limits for a
Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in aresidential installation.
This
equipment 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 aparticular installation. Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful
interference
to rad io 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
equipment and receiver.
•Connect
the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit differentfrom that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
Nikon
COOLPIX PSi 00
CAUTIONS
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 Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon foryour equipment.
Using
other interface cables may
exceed
the limits of Class BPart 15 of
the FCC rules.
Noticefor customers in the State of
California
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 handsafterhandling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,
New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: [phone]
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la c1asse B
est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that )t
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.

For Your Safety ii
WARNINGS ii
Notices v
Introduction 1
About This Manual 1
Information and Precautions 2
Parts
of the Camera 4
The Camera Body 4
The
Monitor 6
Shooting : 6
Playback 7
Basic Operations 8
The Mode Dial 8
The Command Dial and Fn (FUNC) Button 9
The
Multi Selector 10
The MENU Button 11
Help Displays 11
The 101 Button 12
Attaching the Camera Strap 13
First Steps 14
Charging the Battery 14
Inserting
the Battery 16
Removing the Battery 17
Turning On and Off the Camera 17
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18
Inserting
Memory Cards 20
Removing Memory Cards 21
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Table of Contents
10 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22
Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select 0(Auto) Mode 22
Step 2Frame aPicture 24
Using the Viewfinder 24
Step 3Focus and Shoot 26
Step 4Viewing and Deleting Pictures 28
Using
the Flash 30
Setting the Flash Mode 30
Shooting with the Self-timer 32
Choosing aFocus Mode 33
Setting the Focus Mode 33
Exposure Compensation 34
!! Shooting Suited for the Scene 35
Shooting in the Scene Mode 35
Setting the Scene Mode 35
Features 36
((-i!)) Anti-shake Mode 43
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode 43
~ High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode 44
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode .44
PSAM P, S, Aand Mmodes 45
Shooting in P, S, A, and MModes 45
Shooting in P(Programmed Auto) 46
Shooting in S(Shutter-Priority Auto) 47
Shooting in A(Aperture-Priority Auto) 48
Shooting in M(Manual) 49