Nikon Coolpix P600 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 6
Shooting and Playback 15
Using ViewNX 2 21
Other Functions 26
For Your Safety 34

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P600 digital camera. This guide introduces the
procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety”
(A34) before using the camera.
CDownloading the “Reference Manual”
Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information.
The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website.
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe
website.
Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information.
You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
An Important Notice about Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras are designed to meet the highest standards and are equipped
with complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, including chargers, batteries,
charging AC adapters, AC adapters, and cables are certified by Nikon specifically for use with
your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera. These accessories have been engineered and tested to
operate within the requirements of the electronic circuitry of our cameras.

Confirming the Package Contents 3
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store
where you purchased the camera.
Confirming the Package Contents
COOLPIX P600
Digital Camera
Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP29
(with cord)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL23
Charging AC Adapter
EH-71P*
USB Cable UC-E21
•Quick Start Guide (this guide) •Warranty
* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or
region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies
with the country or region of purchase (A10).
NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory
card”, is not provided.
A:
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

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Parts of the Camera
1Power switch/power-on lamp
2w(function) button
3Mode dial
4Flash
5Shutter-release button
6Zoom control
f: wide-angle
g: telephoto
h: thumbnail playback
i: playback zoom
j: help
7Side zoom control
8m(flash pop-up) button
9Diopter adjustment control
10 Electronic viewfinder
11 x(monitor) button
12 s(display) button
13 b(emovie-record) button
14 Command dial
15 Monitor
16 Charge lamp
Flash lamp
17 c(playback) button
18 d(menu) button
19 l(delete) button
20 k(apply selection) button
21 Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)
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2 1
7 9
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Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the
Monitor
The orientation and tilt of the monitor can be changed. This is useful
when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when
taking self-portraits.
For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with
the screen facing out (3).
When you are not using or carrying the
camera, fold the monitor against the camera
body with the screen facing inward to
prevent scratches or contamination.
BNotes About the Monitor
When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and turn slowly
within the monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be
damaged.

First Steps
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Step 1 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens
Cap
Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP29 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the
camera.
BLens Cap
•At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the
lens to protect it.
•Do not attach anything other than the lens cap to the lens.
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Attach the strap at two places.

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Step 2 Insert the Battery and the Memory Card
2.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
2.2 Insert the battery.
•Push the orange battery latch in the
direction indicated by the arrow (1),
and fully insert the battery (2).
•The battery locks into place when
inserted correctly.
Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct
Direction
Inserting the battery upside down or
backwards could damage the camera.
Battery latch

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2.3 Insert the memory card.
•Slide the memory card in until it clicks
into place.
Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct
Direction
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera and the memory card.
2.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
Memory card slot

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Removing the Battery and the Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
BHigh Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using
the camera.
Removing the Battery
•Move the battery latch in the direction
indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery
(2).
Removing the Memory Card
•Gently push the memory card into the
camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

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Step 3 Charge the Battery
3.1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the
plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapter. Push
the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly
remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
*The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the
country or region in which the camera was purchased.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes
permanently bonded to the charging AC adapter.
3.2 Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then connect
the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 1to 3.
•Keep the camera turned off.
•
Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove
the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
BNotes
Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other
than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.
•The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is
charging.
•When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green
and turns off. About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted
battery.
Charge lamp Electrical outlet
USB cable (included)