Nikon Coolpix P5000 Users Manual

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For Your Safety
Notices
Q&A Index
Introduction
- Parts of the Camera
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
Scene Mode
Anti-Shake and High Sensitivity Modes
- Anti-Shake Mode
- High Sensitivity Mode
P, S, A, and M Modes
More on Playback
Movies
- Recording Movies
- Movie Playback
Voice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Menu Guide
Technical Notes

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

OThe Table of Contents

aBvi–vii

Find items by function or menu name.

OThe Q&A Index

aBviii–ix

Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find

it from the “question and answer” index.

OThe Index

aB111–114

Search by key word.

OError Messages

aB97–99

If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution

here.

OTroubleshooting

aB100–103

Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See

page 7 for details.

Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is

a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of

Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by B

Apical Limited. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documenta-

tion provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you

need, the following symbols and conventions

are used:

DThis icon marks cautions, information

that should be read before use to pre-

vent damage to the camera.

AThis icon marks notes, information that

should be read before using the cam-

era.

CThis icon marks tips, additional informa-

tion that may be helpful when using

the camera.

BThis icon indicates that more informa-

tion may be found elsewhere in this

manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Play-

back

Scene Mode

P and T Modes

P, S, A, and M Modes

More on Playback

Movies

Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions,

Computers, and Printers

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to the product or injury to yourself or to others, read the fol-

lowing 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:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual

smell coming from the camera or optional

AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and/ or

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 disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera

or AC adapter could result in injury. Re-

pairs should be performed only by quali-

fied technicians. Should the camera or 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 prod-

uct and removing the battery.

Do not use the camera, battery charger, 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 batteries or other

small parts into their mouths.

Observe caution when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly

handled. Observe the following precau-

tions when handling batteries for use in

this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the

product off. If you are using the AC adapt-

er, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithi-

um-ion batteries (supplied). Use the sup-

plied MH-61 battery charger to charge the

batteries.

• When inserting the battery, do not at-

tempt to insert it upside down or back-

wards.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not expose to flame or to excessive

heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when trans-

porting the battery. Do not transport or

store with metal objects such as necklaces

or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully

discharged. To avoid damage to the prod-

uct, 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 batteries

comes in contact with clothing or skin,

rinse immediately with plenty of water.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon

product to prevent possible injury.

iii

Observe the following precautions when han-

dling the battery charger

• Use only battery chargers designated for

use with this product.

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau-

tion could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug

should be removed with a dry cloth. Con-

tinued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near

the adapter during thunderstorms. 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

flame. 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 electric shock.

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light

source through the viewfinder could

cause permanent visual impairment.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and

output jacks, use only the cables sold or

provided by Nikon for the purpose, to

maintain compliance with product regula-

tions.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other ob-

jects are not pinched in the lens 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 of

damage the equipment.

Observe caution when operating the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes

could cause temporary visual impairment.

Particular care should be observed when

photographing infants, when the flash

should be no less than one meter (39in.)

from the subject.

Do not fire the flash while it is touching a person

or object

Such use can result in the person being

burned, and/or their clothes igniting from

the heat of the flash.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be

taken to avoid injury due to broken glass

and to prevent liquid crystal from the

monitor touching the skin or entering the

eyes or mouth.

Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this

product may be reproduced, transmitted,

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into

any language in any form, by any means,

without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the speci-

fications 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 has been made to ensure

that the information in these manuals is

accurate and complete, we would appreci-

ate it were you to bring any errors or omis-

sions to the attention of the Nikon

representative in your area (address provided

separately).

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 B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-

quency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communi-

cations. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turn-

ing 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 equip-

ment 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.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any

changes or modifications made to this device

that are not expressly approved by Nikon Cor-

poration may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by

Nikon for your equipment. Using other inter-

face cables may exceed the limits of Class B

Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product

may 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, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est con-

forme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

COOLPIX P5000

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

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.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by

means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or

reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money,

coins, securities, government bonds, or local

government bonds, even if such copies or

reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper

money, coins, or securities which are circu-

lated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the govern-

ment has been obtained, the copying or

reproduction of unused postage stamps or

post cards issued by the government is pro-

hibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps

issued by the government and of certified

documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on cop-

ies or reproductions of securities issued by

private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift

certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or cou-

pon tickets, except when a minimum of nec-

essary copies are to be provided for business

use by a company. Also, do not copy or

reproduce passports issued by the govern-

ment, licenses issued by public agencies and

private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as

passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted

creative works such as books, music, paint-

ings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, mov-

ies, and photographs is governed by national

and international copyright laws. Do not use

this product for the purpose of making ille-

gal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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, erase all

data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with

images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also

replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (B 84). Care should be taken to avoid

injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

Table of Contents

For Your Safety.............................................................................................................................................. ii

Notices............................................................................................................................................................ iv

Q&A Index ................................................................................................................................................... viii

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1

Parts of the Camera .................................................................................................................................... 2

First Steps ......................................................................................................................... 9

Charging the Battery.................................................................................................................................. 9

Inserting the Battery ................................................................................................................................10

Turning the Camera on and Off............................................................................................................12

Basic Setup...................................................................................................................................................12

Inserting Memory Cards .........................................................................................................................14

Basic Photography and Playback ................................................................................. 16

U Mode........................................................................................................................................................16

Viewing Pictures ........................................................................................................................................22

Using the Flash...........................................................................................................................................24

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer.....................................................................................................26

Choosing a Focus Mode..........................................................................................................................27

Exposure Compensation.........................................................................................................................28

Scene Mode .................................................................................................................... 29

P and T Modes........................................................................................................... 36

P (Anti-Shake) Mode.............................................................................................................................36

T (High Sensitivity) Mode....................................................................................................................37

P, S, A, and M Modes....................................................................................................... 38

More on Playback........................................................................................................... 43

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback............................................................................43

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom................................................................................................43

Creating Retouched Copies...................................................................................................................44

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.............................................................................................46

Movies............................................................................................................................. 47

Recording Movies......................................................................................................................................47

Movie Playback...........................................................................................................................................50

Voice Recordings ............................................................................................................ 51

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers .................................................. 54

Viewing Pictures on TV............................................................................................................................55

Viewing Pictures on a Computer .........................................................................................................56

Printing Pictures.........................................................................................................................................60

vii

Menu Guide .................................................................................................................... 65

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ............................................................................................65

j Image Quality...................................................66

n Image Size ..........................................................66

C Optimize Image..............................................68

k White Balance ..................................................70

n ISO Sensitivity...................................................71

p Metering..............................................................72

a Continuous........................................................73

L BSS ..........................................................................75

a Auto Bracketing..............................................75

G AF Area Mode ..................................................76

E Auto-focus Mode........................................... 76

t Flash Exp. Comp. ............................................78

o Flash Control..................................................... 78

d Fixed Aperture .................................................78

h Noise Reduction ............................................ 78

e Converter............................................................ 79

Playback Options: The Playback Menu.............................................................................................. 80

J D-Lighting.........................................................44

M Print Set................................................................64

d Slide Show .........................................................81

j Delete ....................................................................81

O Protect..................................................................81

X Transfer Marking............................................. 82

Z Hide Image........................................................ 82

w Small Pic. .............................................................45

f Copy...................................................................... 82

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu............................................................................................... 83

a Menus ...................................................................83

P Quick Startup....................................................83

s Welcome Screen ............................................84

W Date........................................................................84

r Brightness...........................................................85

h Date Imprint......................................................86

K Vibration Reduction......................................87

B AF Assist ..............................................................87

0 Digital Zoom ....................................................87

e Sound Settings................................................ 88

L Auto Off ............................................................... 88

q Format Memory/Q Format Card ......... 88

o Language ............................................................ 88

m Interface............................................................... 89

N FUNC Button..................................................... 89

V Reset All ............................................................... 89

f Firmware Version ........................................... 89

Technical Notes .............................................................................................................. 90

Optional Accessories................................................................................................................................90

Caring for the Camera ............................................................................................................................. 94

Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................................................. 96

Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................96

Error Messages...........................................................................................................................................97

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................100

Appendix....................................................................................................................................................104

Specifications............................................................................................................................................108

Index ............................................................................................................................................................111

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Q&A Index

Find what you're looking for using this “question and answer” index.

General Questions

Camera Setup

Question Key phrase B

What do these indicators mean? Monitor 4

What does this warning mean? Error messages and displays 97

How do I get more information on a menu? Help 7

How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level 16

What does “exposure” mean and how does it work? Exposure 38

What accessories are available for my camera? Optional accessories 90

What optional converter lenses can I use? Optional converter lenses 92

What optional flash units can I use? Optional Speedlights 93

What memory cards can I use? Approved memory cards 91

How do I clean the camera? Cleaning the camera 96

Question Key phrase B

How do I keep the monitor from turning off? Auto off 88

How do I turn the monitor on and off? The Q button 8

How do I adjust monitor brightness? Brightness 85

How do I set the clock?

Date 84How do I set the clock for daylight saving time?

How do I change time zones when I travel?

How do I restore default settings? Reset all 89

Can I display the menus in a different language? Language 88

How do I turn off the light on the front of the camera

(AF-assist illuminator)? AF assist 87

How do I keep the camera from beeping? Sound settings 88

Taking Photographs

Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs

Question Key phrase B

Is there an easy way to take snapshots? U (auto) mode 16

Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? S (scene) mode 29

How can I avoid blur with the camera zoomed in? P (anti-shake) mode 36

How can I avoid blur when lighting is poor? T (high-sensitivity) mode 37

How do I record and play movies? Movies 47

How do I record and play audio? Voice recordings 51

How do I use the flash? Flash mode 24

How do I use the self-timer? Self-timer 26

Can I focus on nearby or distant objects? Focus mode 27

Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 28

How do I adjust exposure? P, S, A, and M modes 38

How do I improve image quality?

Image quality and size 66How do I take bigger photographs?

How can I get more photos on the memory card?

Question Key phrase B

Can I view my photographs on the camera? Camera playback 22

How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual photos 22

Can I delete several photos at once? Delete 81

Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they're in

focus? Playback zoom 43

Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Protect 81

Can I hide selected photos? Hide image 82

How do I bring out details in shadows? D-lighting 44

Can I crop pictures? Cropped copies 45

Can I copy pictures at a smaller size? Small picture 45

Can I record a voice memo about a picture? Voice memos 46

Can I view my photos on TV? Television playback 55

How do I copy photos to my computer? Connecting to a computer 56

Can I print photos without a computer? PictBridge 60

Can I print the date on my photographs? Printing the date of recording 60

How do I order professional prints? Printing photographs; print set 60,

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, AC adapters, and flash accessories) 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. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal shown below could interfere with normal operation of the cam-

era or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon

dealer.

EN-EL5

rechargeable

battery

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an

authentic Nikon product.

Introduction 1

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5000 digital camera. This

manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digi-

tal camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most

from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use

the product.

A 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.

C Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and edu-

cation, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to fre-

quently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.

Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See

the following URL for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/

2 Introduction

Parts of the Camera

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Introduction 3

1A (FUNC) button ............................. 29, 48, 89

2Q (monitor) button .........................................8

3G (playback) button ............................. 22, 23

4F (menu) button........29, 48, 53, 65, 80

5I (delete) button.............22, 43, 46, 50, 52

6Speaker

7Viewfinder ............................................................ 18

8Flash lamp............................................................ 24

9Autofocus (AF) lamp...................................... 20

10 Monitor ...........4–5, 16–17, 18, 85, 96, 108

4 Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and play-

back (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Shooting

*Displayed only in P, S, A, M, and T modes.

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F4.3

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1Shooting mode..................17, 29, 36, 37, 38

2Exposure lock..................................................... 35

3Focus mode ........................................................ 27

4Zoom indicator .................................................19

5Focus indicator.................................................. 20

6Digital zoom interpolation indicator...19

7Flash mode (built-in flash).......................... 24

8Flash mode (optional flash unit) ............ 25

9Internal memory indicator................. 17, 21

10 Battery level indicator...................................16

11 ISO sensitivity ............................................. 25, 71

12 Vibration reduction ........................................87

13 Focus area ............................................ 20, 33, 76

14 Self-timer indicator......................................... 26

15 “Date not set” indicator................................ 97

16 Time zone indicator .......................................85

17 Date imprint/date counter ........................ 86

18 Number of exposures remaining... 16, 67

Movie length ...................................................... 47

19 Aperture ........................................ 38, 39, 41, 42

20 Exposure display .............................................. 42

21 Shutter speed............................. 38, 39, 40, 42

22 Image quality .....................................................66

23 Image size ............................................................66

24 Exposure compensation ............................. 28

25 Image optimization*.............................68–69

26 Converter lens setting*................................79

27 White balance*.................................................. 70

28 Best Shot Selector (BSS)*............................75

29 Noise reduction*..............................................78

30 Bracketing*..........................................................75

31 Continuous shooting mode*...................73

Introduction 5

Playback

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9999/9999

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1Date of recording ............................12–13, 84

2Time of recording............................12–13, 84

3Internal memory indicator ........................ 17

4Battery level indicator................................... 16

5File number and type ................................ 106

6Volume indicator ..................................... 46, 50

7Voice memo recording guide.................. 46

8Voice memo playback guide.................... 46

9Current frame number/

total number of frames................................ 22

Movie length...................................................... 50

10 D-Lighting icon................................................. 44

11 Movie playback indicator ........................... 50

12 Voice memo icon............................................. 46

13 Image quality ..................................................... 66

14 Image size ............................................................ 66

15 Small picture indicator................................. 45

16 Protect icon......................................................... 81

17 Print-order icon................................................. 64

18 Transfer icon........................................ 56, 82, 89

19 Movie indicator................................................. 50

6 Introduction

The Mode Dial

To select a mode, align the mode icon with the mark

next to the mode dial.

Introduction 7

The Multi Selector

The multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus and to display the flash

mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation menus.

Changing Settings (Shooting Mode)

Navigating the Camera Menus (B 65)

C Lost?

If a question mark (“8”) is displayed in the monitor, help for

the current menu item can be displayed by pressing the

zoom control to T (L). To return to the original menu, press

the zoom control to T (L) again.

Press up to display

(flash mode) menu (B24)

or move cursor up

Press left to display H (self-

timer) menu (B26)

Press center (B) to

make selection

Press right to display b

(exposure compensation)

menu (B28)

Press down to display E (focus mode) menu (B27)

or move cursor down

Press up to move cursor up

Press left to return to previ-

ous menu, or move cursor

left

Press center (B) to

make selection

Press right to display sub-

menu or move cursor right

Press down to move cursor down

8 Introduction

The Q Button

To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the Q button.

Shooting

Current settings

Framing guides

(P, T, P, S, A, and M modes only)

Monitor off (modes P, S, A, and M only).

Pictures can only be taken when

camera is in focus.

View through lens only

Playback

Photo information

displayed

Shooting data displayed

(see below)

Photo information

hidden

Shooting data: Shows the folder name, file name, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture,

exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and histogram for the current picture. Shooting

data are not displayed if the current picture is a movie.

•Exposure mode: P, S, A, or M (B 38). P is also displayed on pictures taken in A (auto), P

(anti-shake), T (high sensitivity), and scene modes.

•Histogram: A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel

brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis

shows number of pixels of each brightness in image.

91/125

1/125

1/125 F4.3

F4.3

First Steps 9

First Steps

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL5 Li-ion battery (supplied). Charge the

battery with the supplied MH-61 battery charger before first use or when the

battery is running low.

1Plug the charger in

Connect the power cable to the charger (c) and

then plug it into a power outlet (d). The

CHARGE lamp will light (e).

2Insert the battery

Remove the battery terminal cover and insert

the battery as shown, matching the projections

on the battery to the indentations in the charger.

3Charge the battery

The CHARGE lamp will blink as the battery

recharges. (If the lamp flickers rapidly, either the

temperature is not in the range of 5–35°C/41–

95°F supported by the charger or the battery is

faulty. If the battery is faulty, unplug the charger

immediately and bring the battery and charger

to a Nikon-authorized service representative for

inspection.) A fully-exhausted battery will

charge in about two hours.

Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp

stops blinking. Remove the battery and unplug

the charger.

D The Battery Charger

Read and follow the warnings on pages ii–iii of this manual. Use with compatible batteries

only.

10 First Steps

Inserting the Battery

After charging the battery, insert it as described below.

D Batteries

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 95 of this manual. The cam-

era can be used with EN-EL5 batteries only; do not, under any circumstances, attempt to

use other types. If desired, the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit can be used to power the

camera for extended periods (B 90). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make

or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in

damage to the camera.

1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover

2Insert the battery

Insert the battery in the orientation shown in the

label inside the battery chamber. The orange

battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is

inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the

latch clicks back into place.

D Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could

damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in

the correct orientation.

3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover

Battery latch

First Steps 11

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off before removing or inserting

batteries. To eject the battery, open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the bat-

tery latch in the direction shown. The battery can

then be removed by hand. Note that the battery

may become hot during use; observe due caution

when removing the battery.

12 First Steps

Turning the Camera on and Off

To turn the camera on, press the power switch. The

green power-on lamp lights and the monitor turns

on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch

again.

Press and hold the G button to turn the camera on in playback mode (B 22).

Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

Use the multi selector to choose a language and set the time and date as

described below (in the steps that follow, the multi selector controls used are

highlighted in white).

Turn camera on. Highlight language.

Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes.

Time zone menu displayed.*Display map of world time zones.

* If daylight saving time is in effect, press multi selector down to highlight Daylight sav-

ing and press B to select. Press multi selector up to return to Step 5. See page 85 for

more information on turning daylight saving time on and off.

First Steps 13

Select home time zone. Display Date menu.

910

Edit Day (order of day, month, and year

may differ in some areas).

Select Month. Repeat Steps 9–10 to edit

Month, Year, hour, and minute.

11 12

Choose date display order. Set clock and exit to shooting mode.

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14 First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 21MB) or on

removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (B 91). Internal memory is used

for recording, playback, and deletion only if no memory card is inserted.

To insert a memory card:

A Memory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

• Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device must be refor-

matted in the camera before they can be used for recording or playback (B 15, 88).

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not open the bat-

tery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the

power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a

computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage

to the camera or card.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to memory cards.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles, or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.

1Turn the camera off

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power

switch to turn the camera off.

2Insert the memory card

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover and slide the memory card in until it clicks

into place. Close the cover.

D Inserting Memory Cards

Be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Inserting

the card upside down or backwards could damage the

camera or card.

First Steps 15

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off

and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, press the

card in to partially eject it, and then remove it by

hand.

A Formatting Memory Cards

If the message shown at right is displayed when the camera

is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before

use. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures

and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make cop-

ies of any pictures you wish to keep before beginning for-

matting.

To begin formatting, press the multi selector up to highlight Format and then press B. Do

not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card until formatting is complete.

A The Write Protect Switch

SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures

can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can

not be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.

Write protect switch

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Basic Photography and Playback

U Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in U (auto) mode, an automatic,

“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

C Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode)

In shooting mode, the monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations

are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are

used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are per-

formed for about a minute during shooting and playback (stand-by mode; B 88). While

the camera is in stand-by mode, the power-on lamp will blink and the monitor can be

reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will turn off auto-

matically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.

1Select U mode

Rotate the mode dial to U.

2Turn the camera on

2.1 Turn the camera on

Press the power switch to turn the camera

on. The green power-on lamp lights, the

monitor turns on, and the lens extends.

2.2 Check indicators in the monitor

Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

* Depends on capacity of internal memory or memory card (B 14) and on

options chosen for image quality (B 66) and size (B 66).

Battery indicator

NO ICON Battery fully charged.

JLow battery; prepare to recharge or

change battery.

NWarning!

Battery exhausted.

Battery exhausted. Recharge or change

battery.

Number of exposures

remaining*

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In U (auto) mode, the following indicators are also displayed.

C Vibration Reduction

When vibration reduction is on (the default setting),

the camera compensates for slight hand movements

that can blur pictures at slow shutter speeds or high

zoom ratios.

C Image Quality and Size

In U (auto mode), pressing the F button displays options for adjusting image

quality (j; B 66) and size (n; B 66).

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Internal memory indicator: If q is displayed, pictures

will be recorded to internal memory. If memory

card is inserted, q icon is no longer displayed

and pictures are recorded to memory card.

Shooting mode: 0 is dis-

played in U (auto) mode.

Image quality and size:

Choose image quality

(B 66) and size (B 66)

according to how pic-

ture will be used.

Default settings are nor-

mal image quality

(NORM) with an image

size of 3,648×2,736 (j).

Vibration reduction: K is

displayed when vibra-

tion reduction is on (see

below).

Shutter speed (B 38)

Aperture (B 38)

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3Frame a picture

3.1 Ready the camera

Hold the camera steadily in both hands,

keeping your fingers and other objects

away from the lens, flash, and microphone.

When taking pictures in portrait orientation

with the camera rotated 90°, hold the cam-

era with the flash uppermost.

3.2 Frame the picture

Frame the picture with the subject posi-

tioned in approximately the center of the

monitor or viewfinder.

A The Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the dis-

play in the monitor. Note that because the image in the viewfinder may differ from

the final picture, the monitor should be used at distances of about 1m (3ft. 3in.) or

less, at image sizes of 3,648×2,432 (h) or 3,584×2,016 (9), or when using converter

lenses (available separately; B 79, 90) or digital zoom (B 19).

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Zoom

The zoom control can be used to frame subjects

in the monitor or viewfinder. Select W to zoom

out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

Select T to zoom in up to 3.5× so that the subject

fills a larger area of the frame. The amount of

zoom is displayed in the monitor.

Holding the control to T at 3.5× zoom will trigger digital zoom, allowing the

subject to be magnified up to 4× more, for a total magnification of 14×.

A Digital Zoom

If possible, digital zoom will create a picture by cropping the area visible in the moni-

tor to the current image size (B 66), increasing magnification without affecting qual-

ity. If the crop would be smaller than the current image size, additional pixels are

added through a process known as interpolation, creating a slightly “grainy” image.

The amount of zoom available before interpolation is used depends on the option

currently selected for image size, as shown in the following table.

2 is displayed when interpolation is in effect. Using digital zoom at sizes of 3,648×

2,736 (j), 3,648×2,432 (h), or 3,584×2,016 (9) always triggers interpolation.

20 Basic Photography and Playback

4Focus and shoot

4.1 Focus

Lightly press the shutter-release button

about halfway, stopping when you feel

resistance. In U mode, the camera auto-

matically sets focus and exposure for the

subject in the center focus area.

•If the camera is able to focus, the focus indica-

tor and focus area will be displayed in

green, and the green AF lamp next to the

viewfinder will light. Proceed to Step 4.2.

•If the camera is unable to focus, the focus indi-

cator and focus area blink red, and the

green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will

flicker. Change the composition and try

again.

A Digital Zoom

The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

C Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the back-

ground and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark

or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g.,

the sun is behind the subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if the focus

area contains objects at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside

a cage). If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, change the composition,

press the shutter-release button halfway several times to refocus, or use focus lock (B

77) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photo-

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4.2 Take the picture

Gently press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down to take the picture

(moving the camera while pressing the

shutter-release button can result in blurred

pictures). The AF-assist illuminator may

light or the flash may fire if the subject is

poorly lit (B 24–25).

D During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, a Q or q icon will blink in the monitor and a o

(wait) icon may be displayed. Opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

or removing memory cards or batteries while the Q or q icon is blinking or the o icon

is displayed could affect pictures or damage the camera or card.

C The Shutter-Release Button

To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping

when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is

held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-

release button down the rest of the way. Use a gentle touch; moving the camera

while pressing the shutter-release button can result in blurred pictures.

Set focus and

exposure

Take picture

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Viewing Pictures

Press the G button to display the most recent pic-

ture full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback).

Use the multi selector to view additional pictures:

press the multi selector down or right to view pic-

tures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures

in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to

scroll rapidly to the desired picture. Pictures may be

displayed briefly at low resolution while being read

from memory.

If no memory card is inserted in the camera, a q icon is displayed and pictures

are played back from internal memory. If a memory card is inserted, the q icon

will not be displayed and pictures will be played back from the memory card.

Press the G button again or press the shutter-release button to return to shoot-

ing mode when playback is complete.

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Ye s.*

* To exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press B.

3Delete picture.

Deleting the Last Shot

To delete the most recent picture, press the I button while the camera is in shooting

mode. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press B to delete the

last shot taken.

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C Full-Frame Playback

The following operations can be performed during full-frame playback:

C Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode

To turn the camera on in playback mode, press and hold the G button. The most recent

picture will be displayed full-frame in the monitor, but the lens will not extend.

C Viewing Pictures in Internal Memory

Pictures can only be played back from internal memory if no memory card is inserted. If an

empty memory card is inserted, the message “Memory contains no images” will be dis-

played. To view the pictures in internal memory, remove the memory card or use the

Copy option in the playback menu to copy the pictures to the memory card (B 82).

To Use Description B

View other

pictures or

Press multi selector to down or right, or rotate com-

mand dial right, to view pictures in order recorded.

Press multi selector up or left, or rotate command

dial left, to view pictures in reverse order.

—

Zoom picture

in T (O)

Zoom current picture in 3×, with center of picture

displayed in monitor (quick playback zoom). Press

B to return to full-frame playback.

View

thumbnails W (M) View multiple pictures. 43

Hide or display

photo info QHide or display photo info in monitor. 8

Record/play

voice memo BRecord or play voice memos of up to 20s in length. 46

Exit to shooting

mode

G or shutter-

release button End playback and return to shooting mode. —

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Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.3–8m (1–26ft.) when the camera is zoomed all the

way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–4m (1–13ft.). The following flash

modes are available:

Mode Description

SAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

VAuto with red-

eye reduction

Advanced red-eye reduction is used to reduce “red-eye” in portraits

(see following page).

UOff Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

TFill flash Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Use to “fill in” (illuminate)

back-lit subjects.

WSlow sync

Combines auto flash with slow shutter speeds. Flash illuminates

main subject; slow shutter speeds capture background at night or

under dim light

NRear-curtain

sync

Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating effect of a stream of

light behind moving subjects.

Display options. Highlight mode.

3Make selection (to exit without changing

mode, wait five seconds). Selection is

shown by icon in display (if S is selected,

S icon is displayed for five seconds only).

Except in P, S, A, M, and T modes or when

picture has been taken with S or V (auto

with red-eye reduction) selected in U

mode, flash mode is not stored when cam-

era is turned off.

The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp shows flash status when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

•On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

•Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

•Off: Flash off or not required.

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A When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor and the flash is off (U), shutter speeds may slow and pictures may

be blurred. Blur can be reduced by placing the camera on a steady, level surface or by

turning Vibration reduction (B 87) off and using a tripod.

If an ISO icon is displayed, sensitivity has been raised to compensate for poor lighting and

pictures may be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly colored dots

(B 71).

A Dust or Mist

Light from the flash reflected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may appear in

pictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the flash off and try again.

C The AF-Assist Illuminator

If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to

assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button

is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a maximum range

of about 1.8m/5ft. 11in. (W) to 1m/3ft. 3in. (T). The AF-

assist illuminator is not available in some modes (B 30–33)

and can also be turned off manually (B 87), although in this

case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

C Optional Flash Units

See page 93 for information on using optional flash units mounted on the camera acces-

sory shoe. The flash modes available with optional flash units are the same as for the built-

in flash.

Advanced Red-Eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires

repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then

analyzes the picture; if red-eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further

reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag

between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being taken, this

mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The time before

the next picture can be taken also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may

not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not

subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these

cases, choose another mode and try again.

26 Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and

to reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod or rest

it on a flat, level surface. Be sure to turn vibration reduction off when using a tri-

pod (B 87).

The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before

the picture is taken, staying lit during the final sec-

ond to warn that the shutter is about to be released.

1Display self-timer menu.

2Highlight option.

• 10s: 10s timer. Use for self portraits.

• 3s: 3s timer. Use to reduce blur.

3Make selection (to exit without changing

mode, wait five seconds). Selection

appears next to Y icon in display.

4Frame picture and press shutter-release

button halfway to set focus and exposure.

5Start timer; display in monitor shows sec-

onds remaining before shutter is released.

To stop timer before picture is taken, press

shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

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Choosing a Focus Mode

Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.

Mode Description

ZAutofocus

Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject.

Use when subject is 30cm/1ft. or more from lens (70cm/2ft. 4in. or

more when camera is zoomed all the way out).

28 Basic Photography and Playback

Exposure Compensation

In modes other than M, exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from

the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 and +2.0EV

in increments of 1/3EV.

Exposure compensation is not available in mode M.

Display options. Select exposure compensation value.

Pictures can be taken at any time.

3Return to shooting display. Selection is

shown by icon. Option last selected in P, S,

A, or T mode is stored when camera is

turned off.

Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects

and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may

therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame

(for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much

brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large

areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves)

or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

ExitExit

Exit

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Scene Mode

The camera offers a choice of sixteen scenes. Camera settings are automatically

optimized for the selected subject type. Scene mode can also be used to make

voice recordings (B 51).

To take pictures in scene mode:

KFace-priority AF APortrait BLandscape CSports

DNight portrait EParty/Indoor FBeach/Snow GSunset

HDusk/Dawn INight landscape JClose up KMuseum

LFireworks show MCopy N Back light OPanorama assist

BVoice recording

(B 51)

jImage quality

(B 66)

nImage size

(B 66)

Display last selected scene.*Display scene menu.

* To skip Steps 2–4, press A button and rotate command

dial until desired scene is displayed in monitor.

Highlight option.†Exit to selected scene.

† To exit without changing scene selection, press F.

5Take pictures.

30 Scene Mode

The following scenes are available:

KFace-Priority AF

Frame portrait shots of from one to three subjects from the waist

up (B 34). The camera automatically detects and focuses on the

faces of the subjects.

• Digital zoom is not available.

DV*HOFF*EZb0*

APortrait

Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits. The focus area can be

selected using the multi selector (B 33).

• Digital zoom is not available.

DV*HOFF*EZb0*

BLandscape

Create vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and

contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.

• Camera focuses at infinity; AF lamp lights and focus indicator is

displayed in green whenever shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. AF-assist illuminator will not light even if lighting is poor.

DUHOFF*Eab0*

CSports

Freeze action with fast shutter speeds. The camera focuses contin-

uously on the subject in center of frame until the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway to lock focus. While the shutter-release

button fully pressed, the camera shoots up to eight pictures at

about 0.8fps (image quality Normal, image size 3,648×2,736 (j);

frame rate may vary with image quality and size and make of

memory card).

• Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series.

• AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor.

DUHOFF EZb0*

DNight Portrait UJ

Capture background lighting in portraits taken at night or under

low light. The focus area can be selected using the multi selector

(B 33).

• Digital zoom is not available.

DV†HOFF*EZb0*

* Other options can be selected. † Slow-sync fill-flash with red-eye reduction.

Scene Mode 31

EParty/Indoor

Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture

the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Hold camera steadily in both hands to prevent blur.

DV or W*HOFF*EZb0*

FBeach/Snow

Capture the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or

sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

DS*HOFF*EZb0*

GSunset U

Preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

DU*HOFF*EZb0*

HDusk/Dawn UJ

Preserve colors in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sun-

set.

• Camera focuses at infinity; AF lamp lights and focus indicator is

displayed in green whenever shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. AF-assist illuminator will not light even if lighting is poor.

DUHOFF*Eab0*

INight Landscape UJ

Slow shutter speeds produce stunning night landscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity; AF lamp lights and focus indicator is

displayed in green whenever shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. AF-assist illuminator will not light even if lighting is poor.

DUHOFF*Eab0*

* Other options can be selected.

Setting Icons

The default flash (D; B 24), self-timer (H; B 26), focus (E; B 27), and exposure compen-

sation (b; B 28) settings for each mode are shown below the scene description. A U

icon to the right of the scene name indicates that a tripod is recommended to avoid

blur at slow shutter speeds. Be sure to turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod.

A J icon indicates that pictures may be processed to reduce noise, resulting in

increased recording times.

32 Scene Mode

JClose Up

Take close-ups of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the

background artistically blurred. The camera zooms to the macro

close-up position and the macro close-up icon (E) turns green,

indicating that the camera can focus as close as 4cm (1.6in.) to the

lens (minimum focus distance varies with zoom position). The

focus area can be selected using the multi selector (B 33). The

camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway to lock focus.

• Hold camera steadily in both hands to prevent blur.

DS*HOFF*EE b0*

KMuseum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in

museums or art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not

wish to use the flash. The AF-assist illuminator turns off and the

camera takes up to ten shots while the shutter-release button is

pressed, using the Best Shot Selector (BSS; B 75) to select the

clearest picture.

• Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to obtain permis-

sion first.

• Hold camera steadily in both hands to prevent blur.

DUHOFF*EZ†b0*

LFireworks Show U

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of

light from a firework.

• Camera focuses at infinity; AF lamp lights and focus indicator is

displayed in green whenever shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. AF-assist illuminator will not light even if lighting is poor.

DUHOFF Eab0

MCopy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings in printed matter or on a

white board. Use macro close-up (B 27) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

DU*HOFF*EZ†b0*

* Other options can be selected. † E (macro close-up) can be selected.

Scene Mode 33

C Focus Area Selection

In A (portrait), D (night portrait), and J (close up) modes, the focus area can be selected

by pressing the B button. Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to select from 99

focus areas, then press the B button again to return to shooting mode.

NBack Light

Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing

their features into shadow. The built-in flash fires automatically to

“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

DDHOFF*EZb0*

OPanorama Assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined together in PictureProject to

form a panorama (B 35).

DU*HOFF*EZ*b0*

* Other options can be selected.

123

Display focus area. Select focus area.*Exit to shooting mode.

* To end focus area selection and adjust flash, focus, self-timer, and exposure compensa-

tion settings, press B.

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34 Scene Mode

Taking Pictures in Face-Priority AF Mode

When K (face-priority AF) is selected in the scene menu (B 29), a m icon is dis-

played in the center of the monitor. Take pictures as described below.

1Frame picture using m icon as guide.

When camera detects face, m will change

to double yellow border. If camera detects

multiple faces, it will focus on closest sub-

ject; other subjects are indicated by single

border. If camera can no longer detect

subject (for example, because subject has

looked away from camera), borders will no

longer be displayed; recompose picture.

Set focus and exposure. Double border

turns green.

Take picture.

A Face-Priority AF

The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or

not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces that are

hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions or that occupy too much or too little of the

frame. If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the cam-

era will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

The camera will focus continuously until a face is detected. If the double border flashes yel-

low when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus; re-

lease the button and try again.

Scene Mode 35

Taking Pictures for a Panorama

Selecting O (panorama assist) in the scene menu (B

29) displays the default pan direction as shown at

right. Take pictures as described below. Use a tripod

for better results.

1Select how pictures will be joined together

in completed panorama. This is the direc-

tion in which camera will be panned after

each shot.

2Make selection (to return to Step 1, press B

again). Pan direction displayed in white.

Complete any changes to flash, self-timer,

focus, or exposure compensation settings

before proceeding to next step.

3Take first shot; camera will focus on subject

in center of frame. About one third of pic-

ture is superimposed on view through lens.

AE-L icon turns white to show that white

balance and exposure settings for this pic-

ture apply to all shots in series.

Compose next shot to overlap with

previous picture.

Take next shot. Repeat steps 4–5 until all

shots in series have been taken.

6End series. Shooting will also end if new

mode is selected or camera enters standby

mode (B 16).

36 P and T Modes

P and T Modes

P (Anti-Shake) Mode

If the camera or the subject moves while the shutter is open, pictures can be

blurred. In P (anti-shake) mode, vibration reduction (B 87) and BSS (Best Shot

Selector; B 75) turn on and ISO sensitivity (B 71) is raised to a maximum of ISO

1600, reducing blur caused by camera shake when the flash is off or the camera

is zoomed in. Use this mode to capture natural lighting or when shooting sub-

jects at a distance from the camera, for example when taking pictures of animals

or when trying to capture natural expressions on a portrait subject.

To take pictures in anti-shake mode:

A P (Anti-Shake) Mode

Pictures taken in anti-shake mode may be affected by “noise” in the form of bright, ran-

domly-spaced bright dots. The flash turns off automatically and the self-timer can not be

used. Slower shutter speeds are not available, and consequently T (high sensitivity)

mode is recommended to reduce blur when the subject is dark. Date imprint (B 86) is not

available in anti-shake mode.

C Image Quality and Size

Pressing the F button in P mode brings up a menu that contains options for adjust-

ing image quality (B 66) and size (B 66).

Rotate mode dial to P. Focus (camera focuses on subject in cen-

ter focus area) and shoot. Camera takes

up to ten shots while shutter-release

button is pressed and selects clearest

picture (B75).

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T (High Sensitivity) Mode

In T (high sensitivity) mode, the camera automatically raises ISO sensitivity to a

maximum of 1600, reducing blur when the subject is moving or poorly lit (B 71).

To take pictures in T mode:

A T (High Sensitivity) Mode

Pictures taken in T mode may be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced,

brightly-colored dots.

If the subject is poorly lit, shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. Turn vibra-

tion reduction (B 87) off and use a tripod for best results. The camera may be unable to

focus if the subject is very dark.

C The Shooting Menu

Pressing the F button in T mode brings up a menu of shooting options (B 65). The

ISO sensitivity option in the shooting menu is not available in T mode.

C T (High Sensitivity) Versus P (Anti-Shake)

T (high sensitivity) mode is recommended when shooting indoors or under low light,

P (anti-shake) mode when the flash is off or the camera is zoomed in.

Rotate mode dial to T. Take pictures. Camera automatically

compares distances to subjects in nine

focus areas and sets focus and exposure

for closest subject.

38 P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including

shutter speed, aperture, and white balance.

Mode Description

PProgrammed

auto (B 39)

Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Rec-

ommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is

little time to adjust camera settings.

SShutter-priority

auto (B 40)

User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results.

Use to freeze or blur motion.

AAperture-priority

auto (B 41)

User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results.

Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background

into focus.

MManual (B 42) User controls both shutter speed and aperture.

C Shutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and

aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following

figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure.

Fast shutter speed: 1/1,000 sSmall aperture (large f-number): f/7.6

Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sLarge aperture (small f-number): f/2.7

P, S, A, and M Modes 39

P: Programmed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for

optimal exposure. To take pictures in programmed auto:

Rotate mode dial to P. Take pictures. Camera automatically

compares distances to subjects in nine

focus areas and sets focus and exposure

for closest subject (B 76).

C Flexible Program

In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and

aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial

(“flexible program”). Rotate the command dial to the right

for large apertures (small f-numbers) that blur background

details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate

the command dial to the left for small apertures (large f-

numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter

speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce the

same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an aster-

isk (“*”) appears next to the mode indicator (P) in the moni-

tor. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings,

rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer dis-

played, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

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40 P, S, A, and M Modes

S: Shutter-Priority Auto

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed from values between 8s

and 1/2,000 s and the camera sets aperture for optimum exposure.

If the selected shutter speed would result in the picture being over- or under-

exposed, the shutter-speed display will flash when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again. At speeds slower

than 1/4s, the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that noise reduction

(B 78) is recommended to reduce “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced,

brightly colored dots.

Rotate mode dial to S. Choose shutter speed.

3Take pictures. Camera automatically com-

pares distances to subjects in nine focus

areas and sets focus and exposure for clos-

est subject (B 76).

A Shutter Speed

A shutter speed of 1/2,000 s is only available when the camera is zoomed all the way out.

Aperture is restricted to f/7.6.

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A: Aperture-Priority Auto

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture and the camera sets shutter

speed for optimum exposure. When the camera is zoomed all the way out,

aperture can be set to values between f/2.7 and f/7.6; at maximum zoom, aper-

ture can be set to values between f/5.3 and f/7.3.

If the selected aperture would result in the picture being over- or under-

exposed, the aperture display will flash when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again.

C Aperture and Zoom

Aperture is expressed as an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of the lens to

the effective diameter of the opening (aperture) through which light enters the camera.

Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, small aper-

tures (large f-numbers) less. When the camera is zoomed out, the focal length of the lens

diminishes and the f-number decreases. When the camera is zoomed in, the focal length

and f-number increase. In modes A and M, this effect can be minimized by selecting On for

Fixed aperture (B 78).

The COOLPIX P5000 has a lens with a focal length of 7.5–26.3mm and an aperture of f/2.7

to f/5.3.

Rotate mode dial to A.Choose aperture.

3Take pictures. Camera automatically com-

pares distances to subjects in nine focus

areas and sets focus and exposure for clos-

est subject (B 76).

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42 P, S, A, and M Modes

M: Manual

In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture.

C The Exposure Display

The exposure display, which is displayed for a few seconds

each time aperture or shutter speed is adjusted, shows the

amount exposure deviates from the value selected by the

camera in EVs (–2 to +2EV in increments of 1/3EV). The dis-

play at right indicates that the picture will be underexposed

by –1EV.

1Rotate mode dial to M.

2Select shutter speed or aperture. Selected

item changes each time multi selector is

pressed to right.

3Set selected item. Exposure display shows

amount pictures will over- or under-

exposed at current settings (see below).

Shutter speeds slower than 1/4s are dis-

played in red (B 40). Shutter speed of

1/2,000 s is only available if camera is zoomed

all the way out and aperture is set to f/7.6.

4Select remaining item (aperture or shutter

speed). Repeat steps 3–4 until desired

exposure is achieved.

5Take pictures. Camera automatically com-

pares distances to subjects in nine focus

areas and sets focus and exposure for clos-

est subject (B 76).

erexpose

verexpose

–2 ±0 +2

–1 +1

(Values in EVs)

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Creating a Cropped Copy

If a y icon is displayed in the monitor during play-

back zoom (B 43), the portion of the picture cur-

rently visible in the monitor can be saved to a

separate file. Pressing the F button displays the

dialog shown at right; highlight Yes and press B to

create a new picture containing only the area visible

in the monitor.

Cropped copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:8.

Depending on the size of the original and the zoom ratio at the time the copy

was created, copies will be 2,592×1,944 (f), 2,272×1,704 (Z), 2,048×1,536 (g),

1,600×1,200 (e), 1,280×960 (d), 1,024×768 (i), 640×480 (k), 320×240 (u),

or 160×120 (t) pixels in size. Sizes of 320×240 and 160×120 are indicated by a

gray border during playback.

Creating Small Copies: Small Pic.

To create small copy of the picture currently selected in full-frame or thumbnail

playback, press the F button and select Small pic. from the playback menu

(B 80). The following options will be displayed; highlight a size and press B.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight

Yes and press B. Copies are stored as JPEG files with

a compression ratio of 1:16. Copies are indicated by

a gray border and in full-frame playback by a v, u, or

t icon (B 5).

Option Description

v640×480 Suited to television playback.

u320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

t160×120 Suitable for e-mail.

Save this image

as displayed?

Save this image

as displayed?

Yes

Create small picture file?

46 More on Playback

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

The built-in microphone (B 2) can be used to record

voice memos for pictures marked with a x icon in

full-frame playback (B 22).

Recording Voice Memos

To record a voice memo, press and hold the B button. REC and g icons will

flash. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the button is released.

Do not touch the microphone during recording. Note that if a voice memo

already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice

memo can be recorded.

Playing Voice Memos

During playback, pictures to which a voice memo has been appended are indi-

cated by z and g icons. Press B to start and stop playback. Use the zoom

control to adjust volume: select W to lower volume, T to increase.

Deleting Voice Memos

To delete the voice memo for the current picture,

press the I button. The dialog shown at right will be

displayed; press the multi selector up or down to

highlight an option and press B to select.

•No: Exit without deleting the picture or voice memo.

•g: Delete voice memo only.

•Yes: Delete both picture and voice memo.

A Voice Memos

Voice memos can not be added to movies or to pictures created with other types of cam-

era. Voice memos recorded using other types of camera can not be played back on the

COOLPIX P5000. See the Appendix for more information on voice memos (B 106).

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Movies 47

Movies

Recording Movies

Follow the steps below to shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in

microphone (for information on recording time-lapse movies, see page 49).

A Movies

See the Appendix for information on movie menu defaults (B 104) and on how movie files

are stored (B 106).

The self-timer is not available in movie mode. In all modes except Time-lapse movie,

the flash will turn off and exposure compensation can not be used. Optical zoom can not

be adjusted during recording; digital zoom is available to a maximum of 2×.

If the camera is pointed at the sun or other bright light source during recording, vertical

comet-like streaks (“smear”) may appear in the movie. Avoid pointing the camera at bright

light sources while filming movies.

1Rotate mode dial to p and select desired

movie option (B 48). Exposure count dis-

play shows length of movie that can be

recorded.

2Press shutter-release button all the way

down to start recording (camera will focus

on subject in center of frame). Progress

bar shows amount of memory remaining.

Avoid touching microphone during

recording.

3Press shutter-release button all the way

down a second time to end recording.

Recording will end automatically when

memory is full or movie reaches file size of

2GB.

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57s

48 Movies

The Movie Menu

Pressing the F button in movie mode displays the movie menu.

To choose a movie option without displaying the

movie menu, press the A button and rotate the

command dial until the desired setting is displayed

in the monitor.

The following table lists the approximate maximum length of movies that can

be recorded to internal memory or to a 256MB memory card.

* All figures are approximate. Actual length may vary with make of memory card and type

of scene recorded. If more than 2GB of memory are available, camera shows recording

time available for 2GB file.

Option Description

Movie

options

Choose type of movie that will be recorded from:

•w TV movie 640: Movie will be recorded at 30

frames per second (fps); each frame is 640×480

pixels in size.

•q TV movie 640: 15fps; frame size 640×480.

•p Small size 320: 15fps; frame size 320×240.

•t Smaller size 160: 15fps; frame size 160×120.

•v Time-lapse movie: Camera takes up to 1,800 stills at specified intervals and

joins them into silent movie up to 60s long. Use for time-lapse movies of such

subjects as flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons (B 49).

•k Sepia movie 320: Record sepia movies at 15fps; frame size 320×240.

•l B&W movie 320: Record black-and-white movies at 15fps; frame size 320×240.

Auto-

focus

mode

Choose from:

•D Single AF: Camera focuses on subject in center of frame when shutter-release

button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting, prevent-

ing sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording.

•C Full-time AF: Camera constantly adjusts focus for subject in center of frame,

even when shutter-release button is not pressed.

Movie option Internal memory (21MB) 256MB memory card*

wTV movie 64019s 3min. 40s

qTV movie 640 39s 7min. 20s

pSmall size 320 1min. 17s 14min. 30s

tSmaller size 160 4min. 16s 48min.

vTime-lapse movie233 frames 1800 frames

kSepia movie 320 1min. 17s 14min. 30s

lB&W movie 320 1min. 17s 14min. 30s

Movies 49

Recording Time-Lapse Movies

Selecting Time-lapse movie from the movie options menu (B 48) displays

the menu shown in Step 1, below.

A Time-Lapse Movies

Adjust flash mode, focus mode, and exposure compensation before shooting begins. To

prevent loss of power during recording, use a fully-charged battery or optional EH-62A AC

adapter kit. Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting during recording.

Choose interval between shots. Select and exit to movie options menu.

Press F button to exit menu.

3Press shutter-release button all the way

down to start recording. Camera will take

pictures at specified interval until shutter-

release button is pressed again, memory is

full, or 1,800 frames have been recorded.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp

blinks between shots.

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Movie Playback

Voice Recordings 51

Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and

played back over the built-in speaker.

Making a Voice Recording

To make a voice recording, rotate the mode dial to

S and select B in the scene menu (B 29). The

length of the recording that can be made will be dis-

played as shown at right.

Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.*

* AF lamp lights while recording is in progress. Camera will enter stand-by mode (B 16)

after about 30s; press G to reactivate display. To pause recording, press B; AF lamp will

blink. Press again to resume.

† To create index, press multi selector up, down, left, or right during recording. Camera can

skip to any index during playback. Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers

are assigned in ascending order, to maximum of 98.

2Press shutter-release button all the way

down a second time to end recording.

Recording will end automatically after five

hours or when no more memory is avail-

able.

A Voice Recordings

See the Appendix for information on how voice recordings are stored (B 106).

The COOLPIX P5000 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other devices.

1Pause icon

2File number

3Length of recording

4Date of recording

5Time remaining

6Index number

†

7Progress indicator

52 Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

To play voice recordings, select B in the scene menu

(B 29) and press the G button. A list of recordings

will be displayed as shown at right.

* Press multi selector left or right to highlight control, press B to select.

Recordings can also be advanced or rewound by rotating command dial.

† Zoom control controls volume. Select W to lower volume, T to increase.

A “No Sound File”

If the memory card contains no voice recordings, the message “No sound file” will be dis-

played when the G button is pressed. To copy voice recordings from internal memory to

the memory card, press the F button and follow the instructions on page 53.

1Select recording.

Play recording. To delete recording, press I.

3Pause playback.

8Resume playback.

2Advance recording. Playback resumes when B button is released.

1Rewind recording. Playback resumes when B button is released.

7Go back to previous index.

6Skip to next index.

9End playback and return to voice recording list.

1Control icons

2File number

3Playback time

4Index number

5Progress indicator

6Date of recording

7Length of recording

8Index

9Volume †

Voice Recordings 53

Copying Voice Recordings

If a memory card is inserted, voice recordings can be copied between internal

memory and the memory card by pressing the F button while the recording

list is displayed (see previous page).

1Highlight option.

• q→Q: Copy recordings from internal

memory to memory card.

• Q→q: Copy recordings from memory

card to internal memory.

Display menu of copy options. Highlight Selected files.*

* To copy all voice recordings, highlight Copy all files and press B. Confirmation dialog

will be displayed; highlight Ye s and press B.

Display list of voice recording files. Highlight file.

Selected files shown by S. Repeat steps

5–6 to select additional files.†

Confirmation dialog displayed. To copy

files, highlight Ye s and press B.

† To deselect file, highlight and press multi selector right.

A Copying Voice Recordings to a Computer

PictureProject can not be used to transfer or play voice recordings. Select Interface>

Mass storage for USB in the camera setup menu, copy the files manually, and play them

back using QuickTime or another WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points

can not be used when voice recordings are played back on another device.

54 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

In addition to viewing pictures on the camera, you can:

• View pictures on TV (B 55)

• Copy pictures to a computer for storage and editing (B 56–59)

• Print pictures on a home printer (B 60–63) or order prints from a photofinisher

Before connecting the camera to another device, it may be necessary to change

the interface settings in the setup menu (B 89). To prevent the camera from

turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery or an optional EH-62A AC

adapter kit.

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 55

Viewing Pictures on TV

1Check that the option selected for Interface>

Video mode matches the video device (B 89),

and then turn the camera off.

2Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied EG-CP14 A/V cable. Con-

nect the black plug to the camera, the yellow plug to the video-in jack on

the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.

3Tune the television to the video channel. If in doubt, consult the documen-

tation for the TV.

4Press and hold the G button to turn the camera on. The camera monitor

will remain off and the television will show the image normally displayed in

the monitor.

D Connecting Cables

Do not use force or attempt to insert or remove the connectors at an angle.

56 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

The camera can be connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The

supplied PictureProject software can then be used to copy pictures to the com-

puter, where they can be organized, retouched, and printed.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install PictureProject from the supplied installer CD. For more information on

installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide and reference CD.

The appropriate USB option must be selected in the camera setup menu before

the camera can be connected a computer or printer (B 57). When connecting

to a computer, select a USB option according to the computer operating system

and how pictures will be transferred.

* Can not be used to transfer pictures if memory card is locked (B 15) or if Mass storage

is selected for Interface>USB and no memory card is inserted. Use PictureProject

Transfer button.

†Do

NOT select MTP/PTP. If MTP/PTP is selected when camera is connected, wait until

Windows hardware wizard is displayed, then click Cancel and disconnect camera. Select

Mass storage in camera USB menu before reconnecting camera.

When connecting to a printer (B 61), set USB to MTP/PTP.

Computer operating system

Pictures transferred using

Camera B button*PictureProject “Transfer” button

Windows Vista (32-bit Home

Basic/Home Premium/Business/

Enterprise/Ultimate editions)

Choose Mass

storage.Choose MTP/PTP or Mass storage.

Windows XP

(Home Edition/Professional) Choose MTP/PTP or Mass storage.

Windows 2000 Professional Choose Mass storage.†

Mac OS 10.3.9 or 10.4.x Choose MTP/PTP. Choose MTP/PTP or Mass storage.

Marking Pictures for Transfer

Pictures marked for transfer are shown by a Y icon during

playback. By default, all pictures are automatically marked

for transfer. Two options control transfer marking:

•Interface>Auto transfer (setup menu): Choose On to

mark all new pictures for transfer (B 89).

•Transfer marking (playback menu): Change marking

for existing pictures (B 82).

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Follow the steps below to choose a USB option.

Rotate mode dial to R. Highlight Interface.

Display options. Highlight USB.

Display USB options. Highlight desired option.

7Select option. Rotate mode dial to differ-

ent setting to exit setup menu.

58 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Transferring Pictures to a Computer

1Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.

2Turn the camera off.

3Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4Turn the camera on. PictureProject will start.

5Press B to transfer all marked pictures to the

computer.* The following messages will be dis-

played:

* Note that the B button can not be used to transfer pictures if the memory card is

locked (B 15) or if Mass storage is selected for Interface>USB and no memory

card is inserted. Transfer pictures using the PictureProject Transfer button (see

below).

6The pictures will be displayed in PictureProject when transfer is complete.

Disconnect the camera as described on the following page.

The PictureProject Transfer Button

To copy both marked and unmarked pictures to the com-

puter, click the PictureProject Transfer button instead of

pressing B in Step 5. See the Quick Start Guide or the

PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for details.

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 59

Disconnecting the Camera

If MTP/PTP is selected for USB, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

If Mass storage is selected for USB, remove the camera from the system as described be-

low before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.

•Windows Vista/Windows XP: Click the “Safely Remove Hard-

ware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove

USB Mass Storage Device.

•Windows 2000 Professional: Click the “Unplug or Eject Hard-

ware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass

Storage Device.

•Macintosh: Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO NAME”)

into the Trash.

60 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Printing Pictures

Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the

printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing

using Print set (B 64)

Select MTP/PTP in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer (B 61)

Print pictures

one at a time (B 62)

Print multiple

pictures (B 63)

Print current print order

(DPOF printing; B 63)

Disconnect USB cable

Other Ways to Print Pictures

Pictures can also be printed by:

•Inserting a memory card in the printer: If the printer is equipped with a card slot, a memory

card can be inserted in the printer and pictures printed directly from the card. If the

printer supports DPOF, the camera Print set option can be used to select pictures for

printing (B 64). See the printer manual for details.

•Taking memory cards to a digital print service: If the service supports DPOF, the camera Print

set option can be used to select pictures for printing (B 64).

•Transferring pictures to a computer: Once transferred to a computer (B 56–59), pictures

can be printed using imaging software or uploaded to a digital print service. See the

application and printer manuals for details.

Printing the Date of Recording on Pictures

Two options are available for printing the date of recording on pictures: Date imprint

(B 86) and Print set>Date (B 64).

Date imprint Print set>Date

Must be set before picture is taken. Set after picture is taken.

Date permanently imprinted on picture. Date stored separately.

Date appears whenever picture is printed. Date only appears when picture is printed

on DPOF-compatible printer.

The date only appears once; Print set>Date can not be used to print two dates on pic-

tures with a date imprint.

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 61

Connecting the Printer

1Turn the camera off.

D USB

MTP/PTP (the default option) must be selected for Interface>USB in the camera

setup menu before the camera can be connected to a printer (B 57).

2Turn the printer on.

3Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4Turn the camera on. A PictBridge start-up screen

will be displayed, followed by the PictBridge

playback screen.

62 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Printing Pictures One at a Time

Highlight picture (command dial can be

used in place of multi selector).*

Display PictBridge menu.

* Press zoom control to T (O) to display highlighted picture full frame. Press zoom control

to W (M) to return to thumbnail list.

3Highlight option and press B.

Option Description

Start

Start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press B.

Camera returns to PictBridge playback display when printing is complete;

repeat from Step 1 to print additional pictures.

Copies Choose number of copies (up to 9).

Paper

size

Choose from Default (default page size for

current printer), 3.5×5in., 5×7in., Post-

card, 100×150mm, 4×6in., 8×10in.,

Letter, A4, and A3. Only sizes supported by

the current printer will be displayed.

A Paper Size

Paper size can not be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page

sizes used by the camera or if the printer automatically selects the page size. Use the

printer to select the page size.

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 63

Printing Multiple Pictures

To print multiple pictures, press the F button

while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed (B

61). The menu shown at right will be displayed;

highlight an option and press B.

Choosing Print selection displays the menu shown in Step 1, below.

Option Description

Print selection Print selected pictures (see below).

Print all images Print one copy of all pictures.

DPOF printing

Menu shown at right will be displayed.

Highlight option and press B.

•Start print: Print current print order (B

64).

•View images: View print order. Press B

to start printing (See Step 4, below).

•Cancel: Return to print menu.

Paper size Choose page size (B 62, Step 3).

Scroll through pictures (command dial

can be used in place of multi selector).*

Select picture and set number of prints

to 1. Selected items marked by icon.

* Press zoom control to T (O) to display selected picture full frame. Press zoom control to W

(M) to return to thumbnail list.

3Choose number of prints (up to 9). To

deselect picture, press multi selector down

when number of prints is 1. Repeat Steps

1–3 to select additional pictures.

4Start printing (press B to cancel before

printing is complete). PictBridge menu is

displayed when printing is complete.

Exit

Print menu

Print all images

Print selection

Paper size

DPOF printing

Exit

DPOF printing

Cancel

View images

010 prints

Start print

64 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The Print set option in the playback menu (B 80) is used to create digital “print

orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (B 60). Selecting Print set dis-

plays the menu shown in Step 1, below.

A Print Set

Date and Info are reset each time the menu shown in Step 4 is displayed. Shutter speed

and aperture are not printed when the camera is connected directly to the printer.

Highlight Print selected.*Display selection dialog.

* To delete current print order, highlight Delete print set and press B.

3Select pictures as described in steps 1–3 on page 63.

4Highlight option and press B:

• Date: Print date of recording on all pictures

in print order.

• Info: Print shutter speed and aperture on

all pictures in print order.

• Done: Complete print order and exit. Pic-

tures in print order are shown by icon

during playback (B 5).

Menu Guide 65

Menu Guide

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

To display the shooting menu, select P, S, A, M, or T mode and press the F

button. After using the multi selector to adjust settings (B 7), press the shutter-

release button or F button to return to shooting mode. Unless Reset all (B

89) is used to restore default settings, changes to settings will be recalled the

next time P, S, A, M, or T mode is selected. See the Appendix for information on

default settings (B 104) and on settings that can not be used together (B 105).

The shooting menu is shown below:

C Using the Command Dial

The command dial can be used in place of the multi selec-

tor to scroll up and down through menus.

Option Description B

jImage quality Choose how pictures are stored. 66

nImage size Choose a size according to how pictures will be used. 66

COptimize image Control contrast, sharpness, and saturation. 68–69

kWhite balance Match white balance to the light source. 70

nISO sensitivity Control the camera’s sensitivity to light (not available in T mode). 71

pMetering Choose how the camera meters exposure. 72

aContinuous Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. 73–74

LBSS Use BSS to choose the sharpest picture. 75

aAuto bracketing Vary exposure over a sequence of pictures. 75

GAF area mode Choose where the camera focuses. 76

EAuto-focus mode Choose how the camera focuses. 76

tFlash exp. comp. Adjust flash level. 78

oFlash control Control built-in and optional flash units. 78

dFixed aperture Choose whether aperture changes with zoom position. 78

hNoise reduction Reduce noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. 78

eConverter Adjust settings for optional converter lenses. 79

Scroll up to view

more options

Displayed if menu has more

than one page

Scroll down to view

more options

Current menu item is

highlighted

66 Menu Guide

Pictures are stored in compressed JPEG format. The more pictures are com-

pressed, the less memory they require (B 67). Compression also however selec-

tively reduces image quality, and the more pictures are compressed the more

noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be.

Image quality is shown by an icon in the monitor (B 4–5).

Image size is measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less

memory (B 67), making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Con-

versely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or dis-

played without becoming noticeably “grainy.”

Image size is shown by an icon in the monitor (B 4–5).

jImage Quality

Option Description

mFine Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1:4), suitable for enlargement

or high-quality prints.

lNormal

(default) Normal image quality (compression of 1:8), suited to most applications.

kBasic Basic image quality (compression of 1:16), suitable for pictures that will

be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.

nImage Size

Option Description (print sizes assume printer resolution of 300dpi)

j3648×2736 (default) Will print at size of about 31 ×23cm (12 ×9in.)

f2592×1944 Will print at size of about 22 ×16cm (81/2×61/2in.)

g2048×1536 Will print at size of about 17 ×13cm (7 ×5in.)

e1600×1200 Will print at size of about 14 ×10cm (51/2×3in.)

d1280×960 Will print at size of about 11 ×8cm (4 ×3in.)

i1024×768 Suited to display on a computer; will print at size of about

9×7cm (3

1/2×21/2in.)

k640× 480 Suited to e-mail; will print at size of about 5 ×4cm (2 ×11/2in.)

h3648×2432 Picture has same proportions as pictures taken on 35-mm film;

will print at size of about 31 ×21cm (12 ×8in.)

93584×2016 Picture has same proportions as wide-screen television display;

will print at size of about 30 ×17cm (12 ×7in.)

Menu Guide 67

Memory Capacity, Image Quality, and Image Size

The following table lists the number of pictures that can be recorded to internal memory

and to a 256MB memory card.

Image size Image quality Internal memory (21MB)*256MB memory card*

j3648×2736

(default)

Fine 450

Normal 9100

Basic 17 195

f2592×1944

Fine 895

Normal 17 195

Basic 34 380

g2048×1536

Fine 14 155

Normal 27 305

Basic 51 575

e1600×1200

Fine 22 255

Normal 43 485

Basic 77 865

d1280×960

Fine 35 390

Normal 63 705

Basic 116 1300

i1024×768

Fine 51 575

Normal 93 1040

Basic 155 1730

k640× 480

Fine 116 1300

Normal 175 1950

Basic 280 3120

h3648×2432

Fine 555

Normal 10 110

Basic 19 215

93584×2016

Fine 665

Normal 12 135

Basic 24 265

* All figures are approximate. Actual capacity varies with make of memory card and type

of scene recorded. If memory remains for more than 9999 pictures, exposure count

display will show 9999.

68 Menu Guide

Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will

be used or the type of scene.

Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom

Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options. The

default setting for all three options is Auto.

•Contrast: Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights

under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in

misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects.

•Image sharpening: Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting.

Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for softer outlines. Note

that the effects of sharpening can not be previewed in the monitor during

shooting.

•Saturation: Control the vividness of colors. Choose Moderate for less saturated

colors, Enhanced for more vivid colors.

COptimize Image

Option Description

DNormal (default) Recommended in most situations.

ESofter Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or

retouching on a computer.

HVivid Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid

images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

GMore vivid Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp

images with sharp outlines.

HPortrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to

skin of portrait subjects.

QCustom Customize image optimization settings (see below).

DBlack-and-white Take photos in black-and-white (B 69).

A Optimize Image

At settings other than Custom and Black-and-white>Custom, results are optimized for

current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the

frame. For consistent results over a series of photographs, select Custom and choose a

setting other than Auto for contrast, sharpening, and saturation.

Menu Guide 69

Taking Pictures in Black-and-White: Black-and-White

Select this option to take pictures in black and white. Choose Standard to take

standard black-and-white pictures, or Custom to adjust contrast and sharpen-

ing as described on the preceding page. Custom also offers a Monochrome

filter option for the following color filter effects:

Option Description

None No color filter effect.

Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in land-

scape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more con-

trast than orange.

Orange

Red

Green Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.

70 Menu Guide

Process pictures to produce natural colors under different types of light.

* For best results, turn the flash off (U) when using this option.

White balance is shown in the display at settings other than Auto (B 4).

q Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light

sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a

lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).

kWhite Balance

Option Description

lAuto (default) Best choice in most situations.

qWhite bal. preset Neutral-colored object used as a reference to set white balance

under unusual lighting conditions (see below).*

nDaylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.*

pIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting.*

oFluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.*

mCloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.*

rFlash Use with the flash.

1Place white or gray reference

object under lighting that will be

used during shooting. Note that

preset white balance can not be

measured with flash.

Highlight White bal. preset.

Camera zooms in. Highlight Measure.*

* To restore most recent value for preset white balance, highlight Cancel and press B.

Frame reference object. Set preset white balance to new value

and return to shooting menu.

Frame

reference

object here

Menu Guide 71

Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the

sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Much as film with a high

ISO rating tends to produce “grainy” images, high sensitivities may however be

associated with “noise”—randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels concen-

trated in dark parts of the image. Choose from values between ISO 64 and ISO

3,200. Auto is equivalent to ISO 64 under normal conditions; when lighting is

poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising ISO sensitivity to a

maximum of ISO 800 (note that ISO sensitivity is fixed at 64 in mode M).

The current ISO sensitivity is displayed in the monitor at settings other than

Auto (B 4). If Auto is selected, an ISO icon will be displayed when sensitivity is

raised above ISO 64.

nISO Sensitivity

A ISO 3200

Image sizes over 2,592×1,944 (f) are not available at ISO 3200 (B 66). If 3,648×2,736 (j),

3,648×2,432 (h), or 3,584×2,016 (9) is selected for Image size when ISO sensitivity is set

to 3200, Image size will automatically be set to 2,592×1,944 (f). The original image size

will be restored when a lower ISO sensitivity is selected.

When 3200 is selected for ISO sensitivity, image size is displayed in red and the slowest

shutter speed available is 2s.

72 Menu Guide

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

pMetering

Option Description

pMatrix

(default) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.

qCenter-

weighted

Camera meters entire frame but assigns

greatest weight to subject in center of moni-

tor (see right). Classic meter for portraits; pre-

serves background details while letting

lighting conditions at center of frame deter-

mine exposure. Can be used with focus lock

(B 77) to meter off-center subjects.

rSpot

Camera meters area shown by circle in center

of monitor (see right). Ensures that subject in

metering target is correctly exposed even if

background is much lighter or darker. Can be

used with focus lock (B 77) to meter off-cen-

ter subjects.

sSpot AF

area

Camera meters selected focus area (B 76). Not available when Center is

selected for AF-area mode (if Center is selected for AF-area mode when

spot AF-area metering is in effect, Metering will be set to Matrix).

A Digital Zoom

When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area

and center-weighted metering is used. At magnifications of 2.0× or higher, the camera

meters the center focus area only. The metered area is not shown in the monitor.

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Menu Guide 73

Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph subjects that are

moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures.

*Image quality Normal, image size 3,648×2,736 (j). Actual frame rate varies with image

quality and size (B 66) and make of memory card.

At settings other than Single, the current continuous setting is shown by an

icon in the display (B 4).

aContinuous

Option Description

dSingle (default) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

cContinuous While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes up to eight

pictures at up to 0.8 frames per second (fps).*

0Continuous flash

While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 3 shots at up

to 0.8 fps* using flash. Once shooting ends, no additional pictures

can be taken until flash has charged. Pictures may be affected by

“noise” (randomly-spaced, brightly-colored dots).

eIntvl timer shooting Camera takes pictures automatically at specified interval (B 74).

A Continuous Flash

Continuous will be set to Single if an option other than None is selected for Converter

when Continuous flash is in effect (B 79). The original Continuous setting is not be

restored when None is selected for Converter.

74 Menu Guide

e Interval Timer Photography

To display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the Con-

tinuous menu (B 73) and press B. To prevent unexpected loss of power, use a

fully-charged battery or an optional EH-62A AC adapter kit. Do not rotate the

mode dial to a different setting during recording.

See the Appendix for information on how pictures taken using interval timer

photography are stored (B 106).

1Choose interval between shots. Press B to

make selection, then press F to return

to shooting mode.

2Press shutter-release button all the way

down to start recording. Camera will take

pictures at specified interval until shutter-

release button is pressed again, memory is

full, or 1,800 frames have been recorded.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp

blinks between shots.

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F4.3

Menu Guide 75

BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can

produce blurred pictures. It may not produce the desired results if the subject

moves or the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is

pressed.

When On is selected, a L icon appears in the display (B 4).

Auto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount over a series of

pictures, “bracketing” the exposure value selected by the camera or with expo-

sure compensation (B 28). Use in situations in which it is difficult to guess the

correct exposure.

Auto bracketing is not available when the mode dial is rotated to M. At settings

other than Off, auto bracketing is shown by an icon in the display (B 4). The

flash turns off automatically when auto bracketing is on.

LBSS

Option Description

Camera takes up to ten shots while shutter-release button is pressed. These

images are compared and sharpest picture (picture with highest level of

detail) is saved. Flash turns off automatically and focus, exposure, and white

balance for all photos are determined by first picture in series.

Off (default) BSS off.

aAuto Bracketing

Option Description

6±0.3

Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +0.3EV, and –0.3EV over next three

shots. Keep shutter-release button pressed to take all three shots in

sequence.

7±0.7

Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +0.7EV, and –0.7EV over next three

shots. Keep shutter-release button pressed to take all three shots in

sequence.

8±1.0

Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +1.0EV, and –1.0EV over next three

shots. Keep shutter-release button pressed to take all three shots in

sequence.

4Off (default) Bracketing is not performed.

76 Menu Guide

Choose where the camera focuses.

The focus area is displayed in green when the camera is able to focus. If the

focus area blinks red, the camera is unable to focus. In Auto mode, the focus

area is not displayed until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Choose how the camera focuses.

GAF Area Mode

Option Description

3Auto

(default)

Use for snapshots. Camera automatically

compares distances to subjects in nine focus

areas shown at right and selects focus area

containing closest subject. Selected focus

area is highlighted when shutter-release but-

ton is pressed halfway.

IManual

Use to focus on relatively stationary subjects

not in center of frame. Press multi selector

up, down, left, or right to select from 99 focus

areas in large frame shown at right. Pictures

can be taken while focus area selection

screen is displayed. To end focus area selec-

tion and adjust flash, focus, self-timer, and

exposure compensation settings, press B.

Press B again to change focus area.

HCenter

Camera focuses on subject in center focus

area. Focus lock (B 77) can be used to focus

on off-center subject.

EAuto-focus Mode

Option Description

DSingle AF (default) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

CFull-time AF Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is

pressed halfway. Use with moving subjects.

Focus areas

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Focus area

Center focus area

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F4.3

Menu Guide 77

C Focus Lock

Focus locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus lock can be used to

photograph subjects that will not be in the selected focus area in the final composition or

in situations in which the camera is unable to focus (B 20).

Position subject in focus area. Press shutter-release button halfway

and check focus.

Recompose picture, keeping shutter-

release button pressed halfway.

Take picture.

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78 Menu Guide

Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by ±2.0EV in increments of

1/3EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background.

Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or

reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Flash compensation is

available with the built-in flash and with optional SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800

flash units (B 93).

Choose Auto (the default option) to use the built-in flash when no optional

flash unit is mounted on the camera accessory shoe (B 93), or choose Built-in

off to disable the built-in flash altogether.

Choose whether aperture varies with zoom position.

At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by “noise” in the form of ran-

domly-spaced, brightly-colored dots concentrated in dark parts of the image.

Use this option to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds.

When noise reduction is on, a h icon is displayed in the monitor.

tFlash Exp. Comp.

oFlash Control

dFixed Aperture

Option Description

@On

In A and M modes, aperture is kept as close as possible to selected f-

number. To prevent selected f-number from exceeding exposure range

at new zoom position, set aperture to around f/5.1–f/7.3.

@Off (default) Aperture varies with zoom position.

hNoise Reduction

Option Description

@On Noise reduction takes effect at slow shutter speeds, increasing time

needed to record pictures after shooting.

@Off (default) No noise reduction performed.

Menu Guide 79

This option is for use with the optional converter lenses listed below. Note that

these accessories require a lens adapter ring (available separately); for more

information, see page 92 of this manual or the documentation provided with

the converter lens.

At settings other than None, a converter icon appears in the display.

eConverter

Option Description

4None

(default)

No modifications made to camera settings. Use when no converter lens is

attached (be sure to remove lens adapter ring).

gWide-angle

converter

Use with WC-E67 wide-angle converter.

Camera zooms to widest angle; menu

shown at right is displayed. Choose from:

•Distortion control on (default): Correct for

pin-cushion and barrel distortion. Con-

tinuous set to Single (B 73); BSS and

bracketing can not be used (B 75).

Note: Distortion control reduces the area visible in the final picture.

•Distortion control off: No distortion correction performed.

Zoom can be adjusted manually while Wide-angle converter is in effect;

note, however, that best results will be achieved with camera zoomed out.

Focal length at widest angle is 24mm (35-mm format equivalent, distor-

tion control off).

fTelephoto

converter

Use with TC-E3ED telephoto converter. Camera will zoom all the way in;

optical zoom is restricted to positions near maximum zoom. Focal length

at maximum zoom is 378mm (35-mm format equivalent). Focus mode

can not be adjusted.

A Converter

Be sure to select the appropriate option when using a converter lens. Select None when

no converter lens is attached. At settings other than None, the built-in flash and AF-assist

illuminator turn off, Continuous flash (B 73) can not be used. Optional flash units can

still be used, although the converter may cast shadows in pictures taken with the SB-400,

SB-600, or SB-800 (B 93; a wide panel is recommended when shooting with the SB-600 or

SB-800). Check pictures in the monitor after shooting.

80 Menu Guide

Menu Guide 81

Selecting Slide show displays the options shown at

right. Press the multi selector up or down to high-

light an option and press B to select.

While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector to the right to skip

ahead, left to rewind. Press B to pause the slide show.

When the slide show ends or is paused, the menu

shown at right will be displayed. Highlight Restart

and press B to restart the show, or select End to end

the show and return to the playback menu.

A Slide Show

Movies (B 47) appear as still images showing the first frame. The camera will turn off auto-

matically if no operations are performed for 30 minutes during the show, even if Loop is

selected (B 88).

Choose Erase all images to delete all pictures, or Erase selected images to

select pictures for deletion (B 80). Pictures marked with a O icon will not be

deleted.

Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion (B 80). Protected pictures are

marked with a O icon (B 5) and can not be deleted using the I button or

Delete. Note, however, that formatting will delete protected files (B 88).

dSlide Show

Option Description

Frame intvl Choose length of time each slide will be dis-

played.

Loop If this option is checked, slide show will repeat

until B button is pressed.

Start Start slide show.

jDelete

OProtect

Frame intvl

Restart

End

Pause

82 Menu Guide

Mark existing pictures for transfer to a computer (B 56–59).

Pictures selected for transfer are marked by a Y icon (B 5, 43).

Hide or reveal selected pictures (B 80). Hidden pictures are visible only in the

Hide image menu and can not be deleted using Delete. Note, however, that

formatting will delete hidden pictures (B 88).

Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. This option is only

available when a memory card is inserted.

Selecting either of the above options displays the

menu shown at right. Choose Selected images to

select the pictures that will be copied (B 80) or All

images to copy all pictures.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight

Yes and press B.

XTransfer Marking

Option Description

All on (default) Mark all images for transfer.

All off Remove transfer marking from all images.

Selected image(s) Mark selected images for transfer (B 80).

ZHide Image

fCopy

Option Description

qQCopy pictures from internal memory to memory card.

QqCopy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

A Copy

Voice memos (B 46) will be copied with the associated picture, but voice recordings (B

51) will not. Copies created using Copy have the same protection marking as the original

but are not marked for printing or transfer. Hidden pictures can not be copied. The cam-

era may be unable to copy pictures that were created with another make of camera or

that have been modified on a computer. See page 106 for information on how copies are

stored.

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Menu Guide 83

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

To make changes to the items in the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to R

and use the multi selector (B 7). To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to

a different setting. Settings remain in effect until reset (B 89). See the Appendix

for setup menu defaults (B 104).

Choose how menus are displayed.

Choose On (the default setting) to disable the welcome screen (B 84) and start-

up sound. The camera will be ready for use immediately after being turned on.

Option Description B

aMenus Choose how menus are displayed. 83

PQuick startup Enable or disable welcome screen and start-up sound. 83

sWelcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. 84

WDate Set clock and choose home and destination time zones. 84–85

rBrightness Adjust monitor brightness. 85

hDate imprint Imprint date or birthday counter on pictures. 86

KVibration reduction Reduce blur caused by camera shake. 87

BAF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination. 87

0Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. 87

eSound settings Adjust sound and volume settings. 88

LAuto off Choose when monitor will turn off to save power. 88

Format memory/

Format card Format internal memory or memory card. 88

oLanguage Choose language for camera menus and messages. 88

mInterface Adjust settings for connection to TV, computer, or printer. 89

NFUNC button Choose function performed by A button. 89

VReset all Restore camera settings to default values. 89

fFirmware version Display camera firmware version. 89

aMenus

PQuick Startup

Tex t Icon

84 Menu Guide

Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. This

option is only available when Off is selected for Quick startup.

Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.

Selecting Date displays the menu shown in Step 1. Follow the steps below to

set the camera clock.

sWelcome Screen

Option Description

Nikon COOLPIX logo is displayed at start-up.

Animation

(default) Animation displayed at start-up.

Select an

image

Select picture from internal memory or memory card. Copy of selected image

is created for use in welcome screen and remains when original is deleted or

memory card is removed.

WDate

Option Description

Date Set camera clock to current date and time (see below).

Time zone Choose home or travel destination time zone (B 85); turn daylight saving time

on or off.

Edit Day (order of Day, Month,

and Year may differ).

Select Month. Repeat steps 1–2 to edit

Month, Year, hour and minute.

Select D M Y. Choose date display order.

Press B to return to setup menu.

Menu Guide 85

Selecting Time zone from the Date menu displays the dialog shown in Step 1.

Follow the steps below to set the clock to the time in a new time zone.

A The Clock Battery

The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is con-

nected and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging.

Choose from five settings for monitor brightness (the

default setting is 3).

Select s (travel destination time zone)

or n (home time zone).

Set clock to time in selected time zone.*

*If s is selected, s will be displayed when camera is in shooting mode. To turn daylight

saving time in selected zone on or off, highlight Daylight saving and press B. Clock

will automatically be adjusted one hour. Press F button to skip steps 3–6.

To change selected time zone, press

multi selector right. Map of world time

zones displayed.

Highlight time zone.

Set clock to time in new time

86 Menu Guide

Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken.

At settings other than Off, the selected option is shown in the monitor (B 4).

Date Counter

Selecting Date counter displays the dialog shown

at right. To change the date, highlight the current

date and press B. The camera can store up to three

dates; to enter a new date, highlight date 1, 2, or 3,

press the multi selector right, and enter a date as

described on page 84. To choose one of the existing

dates, highlight the date and press B.

Date stamps created with the date counter option can show the number of

days, years and days, or years, months and days remaining until or elapsed since

the selected date. To change how dates are displayed, highlight the current dis-

play option in the date counter dialog and press B. Press the multi selector up

or down to highlight an option and press B.

hDate Imprint

Option Description

Off (default) Time and date do not appear on pictures.

Date Date or date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this option is

in effect.

Date and time

Date counter

Time stamp shows number of days remaining until or elapsed since

selected date (see below). Use to track growth of a child or count down

days to a birthday or wedding.

A Date Imprint

The date is recorded in the order selected in the Date menu (B 84). Date imprints do not

appear on pictures taken at the settings listed on page 100 and can not be added to exist-

ing pictures. See page 60 for a comparison of date imprint and Print set>Date.

Data imprinted at an image size of 640×480 (k) may be difficult to read. Choose sizes of

1,024×768 (i) or larger when using date imprint.

Future date

(days remaining)

Past date

(days elapsed)

02/18.05.2007

02/18.05.2007 02/22.05.2007

02/22.05.2007

Menu Guide 87

Vibration reduction (VR) compensates for slight hand movements that can blur

pictures or cause shake in the monitor when the camera is zoomed in or when

shooting in the dark without a flash. Vibration reduction can also be used when

shooting movies. When vibration reduction is on, the camera detects and fac-

tors out panning movements. If the camera is panned horizontally, for example,

vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake. If the camera is panned verti-

cally, vibration reduction affects only horizontal shake.

Vibration reduction is on by default. Choose Off when using a tripod. The cur-

rent setting is displayed in the monitor (B 4).

A Vibration Reduction

Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the camera is turned on. Wait

until the display stabilizes before shooting. There may also be a slight lag after a picture is

taken. Vibration reduction may not produce the desired results in all cases.

If Auto is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus opera-

tion when the subject is poorly lit (AF-assist illumination is unavailable in some

modes; B 30–33). Choose Off to disable AF-assist illumination (note that the

camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor).

When On (the default setting) is selected, digital zoom functions as described

on page 19: cropping is used when possible to increase magnification without

affecting image quality. Select Crop to limit digital zoom to magnifications at

which cropping can be used (B 19), or Off to turn digital zoom off altogether.

KVibration Reduction

BAF Assist

0Digital Zoom

A Digital Zoom

Digital zoom is not available when K (face-priority AF), A (portrait), or D (night portrait) is

selected in scene mode or when Wide-angle converter is selected for Converter. Crop

is not available at an image size of 3,648×2,736 (j), 3,648×2,432 (h), or 3,584×2,016 (9).

When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area

and center-weighted metering is used. At magnifications of 2.0× or higher, the camera

meters the center focus area only. The option selected for Digital zoom has no effect in

movie mode, as interpolation is not used when recording movies.

88 Menu Guide

Adjust the following sound settings:

Choose from 30 seconds, 1 minute (the default setting), 5 minutes, or 30 min-

utes. If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the camera

will enter stand-by mode to reduce the drain on the battery. The monitor will

turn off and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for

about another 3 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Regardless of

the setting chosen, the camera will remain active for 3 minutes when menus are

displayed, and for 30 minutes when the camera is powered by an optional EH-

62A AC adapter kit or when Loop is selected in slide show playback.

Format the current storage medium (internal memory or memory card). Note

that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data. Be sure to

make copies as required before formatting.

D Format

Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting.

Choose a language for camera menus and messages from the following options:

eSound Settings

Option Description

Button sound When On (default) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations

are completed successfully, three times when errors are detected.

Shutter sound Choose sound played when shutter is released. Default setting is 1.

Volume Choose volume for shutter and start-up sounds from Loud, Normal, and

Off.

LAuto Off

qFormat Memory/Q Format Card

oLanguage

Čeština

Czech

Italiano

Italian

Svenska

Swedish

Dansk

Danish

Nederlands

Dutch sSimplified Chinese

Deutsch

German

Norsk

Norwegian hTraditional Chinese

English

Polski

Polish jJapanese

Español

Spanish

Português

Portuguese kKorean

Français

French

Русский

Russian tThai

Indonesia

Indonesian

Suomi

Finnish

Menu Guide 89

Adjust settings for connection to a computer or video device.

Choose the function performed by the A button in P,

S, A, and M modes.

Select Reset to restore camera settings to default values (B 104).

View the current camera firmware version.

mInterface

Option Description

USB Select USB option for connection to computer (B 56) or printer (B 61).

Video mode Choose from NTSC and PAL (B 55).

Auto transfer Choose On to mark all new pictures for transfer to computer (B 56).

NFUNC Button

Option Description

ISO sensitivity

(default)

Pressing A button displays ISO sensitivity options (B 71). Rotate command

dial to highlight desired option and release A button.

Image quality Pressing A button displays image quality options (B 66). Rotate command

dial to highlight desired option and release A button.

Image size Pressing A button displays image size options (B 66). Rotate command dial

to highlight desired option and release A button.

White

balance

Pressing A button displays white balance options (B 70). Rotate command

dial to highlight desired option and release A button. If White bal. preset

is selected, dialog shown in Step 3 on page 70 will be displayed.

Vibration

reduction

Pressing A button displays vibration reduction options (B 87). Rotate com-

mand dial to highlight desired option and release A button.

VReset All

fFirmware Version

90 Technical Notes

Technical Notes

Optional Accessories

At the time of writing, the following items were available for this camera. Con-

tact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.

Rechargeable battery Rechargeable EN-EL5 Li-ion batteries

Battery charger MH-61 battery charger

AC adapter EH-62A AC adapter kit (connects as shown)

Open the power connector cover and ensure that the power connec-

tor cord passes through the opening before closing the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover. Failure to observe this precaution

could cause damage to the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

USB cable UC-E6 USB cable

A/V cable EG-CP14 audio/video cable

Converter lenses

(require UR-E20 lens

adapter ring)

• WC-E67 wide-angle converter (0.67×)

• TC-E3ED telephoto converter (3×)

Lens adapter ring UR-E20 step-down ring adapter

Optional Speedlights SB-series 400, 600, 800

Strap AN-CP16 strap

12 3

Technical Notes 91

Approved Memory Cards

The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the

COOLPIX P5000:

Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please

contact the manufacturer.

High speed (10MB/s) High speed (20MB/s) Other

Panasonic 256MB 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*64MB, 128MB, 256MB,

512MB, 1GB, 2GB*, 4GB*, †

SanDisk 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*1GB, 2GB*64MB, 128MB, 256MB,

512MB, 1GB, 2GB*, 4GB*, †

Toshiba 128MB, 256MB, 512MB,

1GB —64MB, 128MB, 256MB,

512MB, 1GB, 2GB*, 4GB*, †

* When using card reader or other device, check that device supports 2 GB cards. Pictures

can still be copied to computer if camera is connected using supplied USB cable.

†SDHC (

P) compliant.

92 Technical Notes

Attaching Converter Lenses

The optional WC-E67 wide-angle and TC-E3ED telephoto converter lenses

attach as described below (the illustrations show the WC-E67). See the con-

verter instruction manual for details.

Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, M, or T when using optional converter lenses. To

remove the converter, turn the camera off and perform steps 1–4 in reverse

order. Set the Converter option in the camera shooting menu (B 79) to None

when no converter is attached.

1Remove the lens ring

Turn the camera off and remove the lens ring as

shown at right.

2Remove the rear cap from the converter lens

3Attach the UR-E20 adapter ring

Attach the UR-E20 to the camera lens as shown

at right.

4Attach the converter lens

Screw the converter lens into the UR-E20 as

shown at right.

5Choose a Converter option

Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, M, or T and select the appropriate setting for

the Converter option in the camera shooting menu (B 79).

6Remove the lens cap

Remove the front cap from the converter lens.

Technical Notes 93

Using Optional Speedlights

The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with

a safety lock, allowing optional SB-400, SB-600, and

SB-800 Speedlights to be mounted directly on the

camera without a sync cable. Remove the accessory

shoe cover before attaching a Speedlight and

replace it when the Speedlight is not in use.

Use optional Speedlights for indirect lighting or when additional lighting is

required. The built-in flash turns off automatically and a 5 icon appears in the

display. Before using an optional Speedlight, set the Speedlight flash control

mode to TTL for i-TTL flash control, which uses monitor pre-flashes to adjust

flash output automatically in response to lighting conditions. Flash mode can

be set as described on page 24. Power zoom can be used with SB-800 and SB-

600 Speedlights, although a wide panel may be needed to illuminate the edges

of the picture at ranges under 2m (2ft. 7in.) when the camera is zoomed out.

Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed in instructions.

When set to STBY (stand-by), the optional Speedlight will power on and off at

the same time as the camera. The camera does not support Advanced Wireless

Lighting, Flash Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV

lock, or AF-assist for multi-area AF.

D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories

Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to the acces-

sory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the

camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-

authorized service representative for more information.

94 Technical Notes

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following

precautions when storing or using the device.

DHandle the lens and all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the lens or monitor or

to the lens cover, connector cover, or battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover. Should

the monitor break, care should be taken to

avoid injury due to broken glass and to pre-

vent the liquid crystal from the display from

touching the skin or entering the eyes or

mouth.

DDo not point the lens at strong light sources for

extended periods

Avoid framing the sun or other strong light

sources for extended periods when using or

storing the camera. Intense light may cause

deterioration in the image sensor, produc-

ing a white blur effect in photographs.

DTurn the product off before removing or discon-

necting the power source

Do not unplug the product or remove the

battery while the product is on, or while im-

ages are being recorded or deleted. Forc-

ibly cutting power could result in loss of

data or in damage to product memory or

circuitry. To prevent an accidental interrup-

tion of power, do not move the product

while the AC adapter is connected.

DKeep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in

water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

DDo not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected

to strong shocks or vibration.

DKeep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity

of equipment that generates strong electro-

magnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

Strong static charges or the magnetic fields

produced by equipment such as radio trans-

mitters could interfere with the monitor,

damage stored data, or affect the product’s

internal circuitry.

DAvoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as

occur when entering or leaving a heated

building on a cold day, can cause conden-

sation inside the device. To prevent con-

densation, place the device in a carrying

case or plastic bag before exposing it to

sudden changes in temperature.

DThe AF-assist illuminator/self-timer lamp LED

The light-emitting diode (LED) used in the

AF-assist illuminator/self-timer lamp (B 2, 25)

conforms to the following IEC standard.

IEC60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

Technical Notes 95

A Notes on the Monitor

• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is char-

acteristic of all TFT LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded

using the product will not be affected.

• When you frame bright subjects, vertical, red, comet-like streaks that brighten toward

either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not

appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear may

appear in movies.

• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, con-

tact a Nikon-authorized service representative.

A Batteries

• Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary

(B 16). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in

reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when tak-

ing pictures on important occasions.

• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).

During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5–35°C (41–95°F). Note

that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before

charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its

performance, or prevent it from charging normally.

• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully

charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in

a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover

some of its charge.

• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.

• When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace

the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current

even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer

functions. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in

reduced battery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a

cool (15°C–25°C/59°F–77°F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat

before returning it to storage.

• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable

resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

96 Technical Notes

Cleaning

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before

putting the camera away and remove the battery if the camera will not be used

for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor

moth balls or in locations that:

• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as

televisions or radios

• are exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)

• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a

month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it

away again.

Lens/

viewfinder

Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower

(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is

pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fingerprints or

other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe with a soft cloth,

using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works outwards

to the edges. If this fails, clean using a cloth lightly dampened with commer-

cial lens cleaner.

Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,

clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.

Body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand and then wipe gently with a soft, dry

cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt

with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note

that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered under

warranty.

Technical Notes 97

Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in

the monitor and how to deal with them.

Display Problem Solution B

w (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 84–85

JBattery running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 9, 10

NWarning! Battery

exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or exchange battery. 9, 10

(z blinks red) Camera can not focus.

Use focus lock to focus on another

subject at same distance, then

recompose picture.

20, 77

OWarning!!

Please wait for the camera to

finish recording.

Other operations can

not be performed until

recording is complete.

Message clears from display auto-

matically when recording is com-

plete.

—

NMemory card is

write protected.

Write-protect switch is

in “lock” position.

Slide write-protect switch to “write”

position. 15

OThis card cannot

be used. Error accessing mem-

ory card.

•Use approved card.

• Check that connectors are clean.

• Confirm that memory card is cor-

rectly inserted.

—

OWarning!

This card cannot be read.

OCard is not formatted.

Format

Memory card has not

been formatted for use

in camera.

Highlight Format and press B to

format card, or turn camera off and

replace card.

NOut of memory. Internal memory or

memory card is full.

• Lower image quality or size.

• Delete files.

• Insert new memory card.

• Remove memory card and use

internal memory

52, 81

OImage cannot be

saved.

Error occurred while

recording picture.

Format internal memory or mem-

ory card. 88

Camera has run out of

file numbers.

• Insert new memory card.

•Select Reset all after either insert-

ing memory card or formatting

internal memory or memory card.

14,

88, 89

Cannot create cropped,

D-lighting, or small copy.

Select picture that supports crop, D-

lighting, or small picture. 44

Picture can not be used

for welcome screen.

Minimum size is 640×480. Pictures

taken at h or 9 can not be used. —

Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from destination. 81

OSound file can

not be saved.

Camera has run out of

file numbers.

Select Reset all after either insert-

ing memory card or formatting

internal memory or memory card.

14,

88, 89

98 Technical Notes

Display Problem Solution B

NCannot record

movie.

Time out error while

recording movie.

Choose memory card with faster

write speed. 91

NMemory contains

no images.

No pictures available

for playback.

• Insert card containing pictures.

•Copy pictures to card.

NNo sound file. No sound file available

for playback.

• Insert card containing sound files.

• Copy voice recordings to card.

NThere are no

more index points.

Sound recording con-

tains no indices. Insert index before using 7 or 6.51

NFile contains

no image data. File not created with

COOLPIX P5000.

View or play file on computer or

other device. —

OThis file cannot

be played back.

NAll images are

hidden.

All pictures in internal

memory or on mem-

ory card are hidden.

Use Hide image to change hidden

status of pictures. 82

NThis image cannot

be deleted. Picture is protected. Remove protection. 81

NImage has already

been modified. D-Lighting

can not be used.

Original does not sup-

port D-lighting.

D-lighting can not be used with

copies. 44

NNew city is in

the current time zone.

Destination is in same

time zone as home. No need to change time zone. 85

OWARNING! Mode dial

is not in the proper position.

Mode dial is between

two modes.

Rotate mode dial to select desired

mode. 6

CLens error Lens error.

Turn camera off and then on again.

If error persists, contact retailer or

Nikon representative.

OCommunications error

USB cable disconnected

during transfer or print-

ing.

If PictureProject displays error, click

OK to exit. Resume operation after

turning camera off and reconnect-

ing cable.

USB option is incorrect. Choose correct USB option. 56–57

PictureProject did not

start.

See the PictureProject reference

manual (on CD) for more information. —

NNo images are

marked for transfer.

No pictures selected

for transfer.

Select pictures for transfer and try

again. 82

OTransfer error Transfer error. •Check battery level.

• Check that USB cable is connected.

CSystem error

Error has occurred in

camera’s internal cir-

cuitry.

Turn camera off, remove and reinsert

batteries, and turn camera on. If

error persists, contact retailer or

Nikon representative.

12,

10–11

Technical Notes 99

*See printer manual for more information.

Display Problem Solution B

OMPrinter error.

Check printer status. Printer error. Check printer. To resume, highlight

Resume (if available) and press B.—*

OMPrinter error:

check paper

Paper in printer is not

of selected size.

Insert paper of correct size, then

highlight Resume and press B.62*

OMPrinter error:

paper jam

Paper is jammed in

printer.

Clear jam, then highlight Resume

and press B.—*

OMPrinter error:

out of paper Printer is out of paper. Insert paper of selected size, then

highlight Resume and press B.62*

OMPrinter error:

check ink Ink error. Check ink. To resume, highlight

Resume and press B.—*

OMPrinter error:

out of ink Printer is out of ink. Replace ink, then highlight Resume

and press B.—*

OMPrinter error:

file corrupt

File is corrupt; image

can not be printed.

Highlight Cancel and press B to

end printing. —*

Electronically Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the cam-

era may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong exter-

nal static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries, and then turn

the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or

Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above

may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card

at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.

100 Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems

below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page

numbers in the right-most column for more information.

Display and Setup

Problem Solution B

Monitor is blank.

• Camera is off.

• Battery is exhausted.

• Monitor is off: press Q button.

• Stand-by mode: press shutter-release button.

• Flash lamp blinks red: wait until flash has charged.

•USB cable is connected.

•A/V cable is connected.

• Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress:

monitor turns off automatically between shots.

49, 74

Monitor is hard to

read.

• Ambient lighting too bright: use viewfinder or move to

darker location.

• Monitor has dimmed to saved power: press shutter-

release button halfway.

• Adjust monitor brightness.

• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.

Camera turns off

without warning.

• Battery is low.

• Camera has turned off automatically to save power.

• Battery is cold.

Camera clock is not

correct.

Check camera clock regularly against more accurate time-

pieces and reset as required. 84–85

No indicators appear

in monitor.

•Press Q button until indicators are displayed.

• Slide show is in progress.

Date imprint not

available. Camera clock has not been set. 84–85

Date not appearing

on pictures taken

with Date imprint.

Date does not appear on movies or on pictures taken in C,

K, O, P, or p mode, with Continuous or Continuous

flash selected for Continuous, or while BSS or bracketing

is on.

30, 32,

33, 36,

47, 73,

Camera settings

reset.

Clock battery exhausted: recharge clock battery. Pictures

recorded before clock has been set will have time stamp of

“00.00.0000 00:00”; movies will be dated “01.01.2007 00:00.”

Technical Notes 101

Shooting

Problem Solution B

No picture taken

when shutter-release

button is pressed.

• Battery is exhausted.

• Flash lamp blinks: flash is charging.

Camera can not focus

using autofocus.

• Subject is low in contrast, dominated by repeating geo-

metric patterns, occupies too little of the frame, or con-

tains many fine details, objects of sharply differing

brightness, or objects at different distances from camera.

Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same dis-

tance, then recompose picture.

•Off is selected for AF-assist option in setup menu.

• AF lamp flickers: subject not in focus area when shutter-

release button pressed halfway.

• Focus error: turn camera off and then on again.

Pictures are blurred.

• Rotate mode dial to P.

• Use flash or BSS.

• Turn on vibration reduction or use tripod and self-timer.

• Incorrect option selected in converter menu.

24, 75

26, 87

Bright specks in pic-

tures taken with flash. Flash is reflecting from particles in air. Turn flash off. 24

Built-in flash does not

fire.

Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically in p

mode (Time lapse movie excepted) and some scene

modes, when Continuous is selected for Continuous,

when BSS or bracketing is on, when an option other than

None is selected for Converter, when Built-in off is

selected for Flash control, or when optional flash unit is

attached.

24,

30–33,

47, 73,

75, 78,

79, 93

Optical zoom can not

be used. Optical zoom can not be used while shooting movies. 47

Digital zoom can not

be used.

K, A, or D selected in scene mode, Wide angle con-

verter selected for Converter, or Off selected for Digital

zoom.

30, 79,

Image size options

not available.

Settings of 3,648×2,736 (j), 3,648×2,432 (h), and

3,584×2,016 (9) are not available when 3200 is selected

for ISO sensitivity.

No sound when shut-

ter is released.

Sound is not played in C, K, P, or p mode or when Off

is selected for Sound settings>Shutter sound, BSS or

bracketing is on, or option other than Single is selected

for Continuous.

30, 32,

36, 47,

73, 75,

AF-assist illuminator

does not light.

•Off selected for AF-assist option in setup menu.

• AF assist illumination turns off automatically in some

modes.

30–33

102 Technical Notes

Shooting (Continued)

Problem Solution B

Pictures are smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 96

Colors are unnatural. White balance does not match light source. 70

Randomly-spaced

bright pixels (“noise”)

appear in image.

Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity too high. Noise

can be reduced by:

•Using flash

• Choosing P, S, A, or M mode and setting ISO sensitivity to

• Choosing scene mode with noise reduction or turning

Noise reduction on

30–33,

Pictures are too dark

(underexposed).

• Rotate mode dial to T or choose higher ISO sensitivity.

•Flash is off.

• Flash window is blocked.

• Subject is outside of range of flash.

• Exposure compensation is too low.

• Subject is backlit: select N (scene mode) or use fill flash.

37, 71

24, 33

Pictures are too bright

(overexposed). Exposure compensation is too high. 28

Unexpected results

when flash set to V

(auto with red-eye

reduction).

Advanced red-eye reduction may, in very rare cases, be

applied to areas not affected by red-eye. Set flash to S

or T and try again. Note that red-eye reduction is default

flash setting for K, A, and D modes.

24–25,

Technical Notes 103

Playback

Problem Solution B

Pictures can not be

played back.

• Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress: pic-

tures can not be played back until recording is complete.

• File has been overwritten or renamed by computer or

other make of camera.

49, 74

—

Can not zoom in on

picture.

Playback zoom can not be used with movies, small pic-

tures, or pictures cropped below 320×240. —

Can not record voice

memo. Voice memos can not be appended to movies. 50

Can not use crop, D-

lighting, or small pic-

ture options.

These options can not be used with movies or with pictures

recorded at image sizes of 3,648×2,432 (h) or 3,584×2,016

(9), and may not be available with pictures created with

other cameras. Select picture that supports crop, D-light-

ing, or small picture.

Pictures not dis-

played on television

• Choose correct video mode.

• Memory card contains no pictures. Insert memory card

containing pictures, or remove card to view pictures in

internal memory.

14–15

PictureProject does

not start when cam-

era is connected.

•Camera is off.

• Battery is exhausted.

• USB cable is not correctly connected.

• Appropriate USB option is not selected.

• Computer can not detect camera.

• PictureProject auto-launch disabled.

See PictureProject reference manual (on CD) for details.

—

Can not mark pictures

for transfer.

No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. Use

PictureProject Transfer button to transfer pictures. 58

Transfer marking does

not appear.

Pictures were marked for transfer using another model of

camera. Mark pictures for transfer using COOLPIX P5000. 82

Can not transfer pic-

tures.

B button can not be used to transfer pictures if memory

card is locked, or if no memory card is inserted and Mass

storage is selected for USB. Use PictureProject Transfer

button.

104 Technical Notes

Appendix

Defaults

Choosing Reset for Reset all (B 89) restores the following default settings:

Choosing Reset also clears the current file number (B 106) from memory. Numbering will

continue from the lowest number available (to reset file numbering to 0001, delete all pic-

tures before selecting Reset). All other settings are unaffected, including Date (B 84),

Date counter (B 86), Language (B 88), USB (B 89), and Video mode (B 89).

Option Default

Shooting mode (B 24–28)

Flash mode Auto

Self-timer Off

Focus mode Autofocus

Exposure compensation 0

Scene mode (B 29–35) Face-priority AF

Movie mode (B 47–50)

Movie options Small size 320

Set interval time 30s

Auto-focus mode Single AF

Shooting menu (B 65–79)

Image quality Normal

Image size 3648×2736 (j)

Optimize image Normal

Custom

Contrast Auto

Image sharpening Auto

Saturation Auto

Black-and-white Standard

Custom

Contrast Auto

Image sharpening Auto

Monochrome filter None

White balance Auto

ISO sensitivity Auto

Metering Matrix

Continuous Single

Interval timer shooting 30s

BSS Off

Auto bracketing Off

Option Default

Shooting menu (continued)

AF-area mode Auto

Auto-focus mode Single AF

Flash exp. comp. 0

Flash control Auto

Fixed aperture Off

Noise reduction Off

Converter None

Wide-angle converter Distortion control on

Playback menu (B 80–82)

Slide show

Frame intvl 3s

Setup menu (B 83–89)

Menus Text

Quick startup On

Welcome screen Animation

Brightness 3

Date imprint Off

Vibration reduction On

AF assist Auto

Digital zoom On

Sound settings

Button sound On

Shutter sound 1

Volume Normal

Auto off 1m

Interface

Auto transfer On

FUNC button ISO sensitivity

Miscellaneous

Paper size (B 62) Default

Technical Notes 105

Restrictions on Camera Settings

Restrictions apply to the following settings in P, S, A, M, and T modes:

A Auto Noise Reduction

Noise reduction will only turn on automatically if Continuous is set to Single and BSS

and Auto bracketing are off.

Using a Flash in Continuous Mode (B 73)

The built-in flash turns off automatically when Continuous is selected for Continuous;

optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe can still be used.

Self-timer

(B 26)

If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken each time shutter is released,

regardless of settings chosen for Continuous, BSS, and Auto bracketing.

Original Continuous, BSS, and Auto bracketing settings are restored when

picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.

Continuous

(B 73)

Selecting option other than Single for Continuous turns BSS and Auto

bracketing off.

BSS

(B 75) When BSS is on, Continuous is set to Single and Auto bracketing turns off.

Auto

bracketing

(B 75)

When Auto bracketing is on, Continuous is set to Single and BSS turns off.

106 Technical Notes

Image File and Folder Names

Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts: a four letter

identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending

order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”).

Pictures and sound files are stored in folders named with a three-digit folder number fol-

lowed by a five-character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures

taken using panorama assist (e.g., “101P_001”; B 35), “INTVL” for interval timer photogra-

phy (e.g., “101INTVL”; B 74), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g., “101SOUND”; B 51), and

“NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g., “101NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a

picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created

by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken when the current folder is

numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures

can be taken until the medium is formatted (B 88) or a new memory card is inserted.

Files copied using Copy >Selected images or COPY SOUND FILES>Selected files are

copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order

starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All images and COPY SOUND

FILES>Copy all files copy all folders from the source device; file names do not change

but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder

number on the destination device (B 53, 82).

Originals Identifier Extension

Still picture DSCN .JPG

Movie DSCN .AVI

Time-lapse INTN

Voice recording DSCN .WAV

Voice memo Same as picture

Copies Identifier Extension

Cropped copy RSCN

.JPGSmall copy SSCN

D-lighting copy FSCN

Technical Notes 107

Time Zones (B 12, 85)

The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are

not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments

from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran,

Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time (B 84).

GMT +/– Location

–11 Midway, Samoa

–10 Hawaii, Tahiti

–9 Alaska, Anchorage

–8 PST: Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver

–7 MST: Denver, Phoenix, La Paz

–6 CST: Chicago, Houston, Mexico City

–5 EST: New York, Toronto, Lima

–4 Caracas, Manaus

–3 Buenos Aires, São Paulo

–2 Fernando de Noronha

–1 Azores

±0 London, Casablanca

GMT +/– Location

+1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin

+2 Athens, Helsinki

+3 Moscow, Nairobi

+4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai

+5 Islamabad, Karachi

+6 Colombo, Dhaka

+7 Bangkok, Jakarta

+8 Beijing, Hong Kong (HK), Singapore

+9 Tokyo, Seoul

+10 Sydney, Guam

+11 New Caledonia

+12 Auckland, Fiji

108 Technical Notes

Specifications

Nikon COOLPIX P5000 Digital Camera

A Specifications

Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of

this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

Type Compact digital camera

Effective pixels 10.0 million

Image sensor 1/1.8-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.37 million

Lens 3.5× Zoom-Nikkor lens

Focal length 7.5 to 26.3mm (35mm [135] picture angle equivalent approx. 36–126mm)

f-number f/2.7 to 5.3

Construction 7 elements in 6 groups

Digital zoom Up to 4× (35mm [135] picture angle equivalent approx. 504mm)

Vibration reduction (VR) Lens shift

Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF

Focus range (from lens) 30cm/1ft to ∞ (W); 70cm/2ft. 4in. to ∞ (T)

Macro close-up mode: 4cm/1.6in. to ∞ (W); 40cm/1ft.4in. to ∞ (T)

Focus-area selection Auto (9 focus areas), manual (99 focus areas), center

AF-assist illumination Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001); max. output: 1,500μW

Viewfinder Real-image optical viewfinder with LED indication

Frame coverage Approx. 80% vertical and 80% horizontal

Monitor 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection

coating and 5-level brightness adjustment

Frame coverage Shooting mode: approx. 97% vertical and 97% horizontal

Playback mode: approx. 100% vertical and 100% horizontal

Storage

Media Internal memory (approx. 21MB); SD (Secure Digital) memory cards

File system DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant

File formats Compressed: JPEG-Baseline-compliant (Fine 1:4, Normal 1:8, Basic 1:16)

Movies: AVI Sound files: WAV

Image size (pixels) • 3,648×2,736 (j) • 2,592×1,944 (f)

• 2,048×1,536 (g) • 1,600×1,200 (e)

• 1,280×960 (d) • 1,024×768 (i)

• 640×480 (k) • 3,648×2,432 (h)

• 3,584×2,016 (9)

ISO sensitivity ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200; Auto (auto gain from

ISO 64 to ISO 800)

Technical Notes 109

*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring life of cam-

era batteries. Measured at 23°C (77°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every

other shot, image quality set to Normal and image size set to 3,648×2,736 (j).

Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged EN-EL5 battery operated

at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Exposure

Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area (with

support for 99 AF areas)

Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority

auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure compensation (–2.0–

+2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV), auto bracketing

Range (ISO 100) [W]: –1.0 to +17.5EV [T]: +0.9 to +16.4EV

Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

Speed 1/2,000 s to 8s

Aperture 6-blade iris diaphragm

Number of stops 10 steps of 1/3EV

Self-timer Can be selected from 10 and 3 seconds duration

Built-in flash

Range (approx.) [W]: 0.3 to 8m/1 to 26ft. [T]: 0.3 to 4m/1 to 13ft.

Flash control Sensor flash system

Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock

Sync contact X-contact only

Interface USB

Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

I/O terminals Audio/video out; digital I/O (USB)

Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,

Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish,

Portuguese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai

Power sources • One EN-EL5 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied)

• EH-62A AC adapter kit (available separately)

Battery life*Approx. 250 shots (EN-EL5)

Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 98×64.5×41mm/3.9×2.5×1.6in. (excluding projections)

Weight Approx. 200g/7.1oz. (without battery or memory card)

Operating environment

Temperature 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F

Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)

110 Technical Notes

MH-61 Battery Charger

EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Supported Standards

•DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital

camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.

•DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures

to be printed from print orders stored on a memory card.

•Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still

Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be

used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.

•PictBridge: A standard developed in cooperation with the digital camera and printer

industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting

the camera to a computer.

Rated input 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.12 to 0.08A

Rated capacity 11 to 16VA

Rated output DC 4.2 V/950mA

Supported batteries EN-EL5 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (supplied)

Charging time Approximately 2 hours when battery is fully discharged

Operating temperature 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F

Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 67×26×67mm/2.6×1.0×2.6in. (excluding projections)

Weight Approx. 70g/2.5oz. (excluding power cable)

Type Rechargeable Li-ion battery

Rated capacity 3.7V/1100mAh

Operating temperature 0 to 40°C /32 to 104°F

Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 36×54×8mm/1.4×2.1×0.3in. (excluding projections)

Weight Approx. 30g/1.1oz. (excluding terminal cover)

Index 111

Index

Symbols

P (anti-shake) mode 6, 36

U (auto) mode 6, 16–21

I (delete) button 3, 22

Q (monitor) button 3, 8

V (movie) mode 6, 47–49

G (playback) button 3, 12, 22, 23

K, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M,

N, O. See Scene mode 6, 29–35

N (transfer) button 3

o (wait) icon 21

A. See Aperture-priority auto 38, 41

A/V cable 55

AC adapter 2, 10, 49, 54, 85, 88, 90, 94, 109

Accessories x, 90–93

AE-L 4, 35

Fz. See Focus, indicator 4, 20, 97

AF area mode 76

AF assist 87

AF lamp 3, 20

AF-assist illuminator 2, 25, 87, 94, 101, 108

Aperture 4, 17, 38, 39, 41, 42, 78

Aperture-priority auto 38, 41

Audio. See Movies; Sound; Voice memo;

Voice recording 47, 88, 46, 51

Auto bracketing 75, 105

Auto off 16, 88

Auto off 88

Auto-focus mode 76

AVI 106

Backlit subjects 24, 33, 44

Batteries ii, x, 9–11, 90, 95, 109, 110

charging 9

inserting 10

removing 11

Battery chamber 3, 10

Battery charger iii, 9, 90, 110

Battery level indicator 4, 5, 16

Best Shot Selector. See BSS 75, 105

Black-and-white. See Movies; Optimize

image 68–69

Blur 21, 25, 26, 87, 101. See also P (anti-

shake) mode 6, 36

Bracketing. See Auto bracketing 75, 105

Brightness 85

BSS 75, 105

Burst. See Continuous; Scene mode, Sports

Cleaning 96

Clock. See Date 12–13, 84–85

Close-ups. See Focus, mode; Scene mode,

Close-up (J) 7, 27, 32

Color 68, 70, 102

Command dial 2, 23, 65, 89

Computer 56, 58, 60

copying pictures to 56–59, 60, 103

Continuous 73–74, 105

Contrast 44, 68

Converter 79

Converter lens 79, 90, 92. See also Accesso-

ries; Converter 90, 79, 92

Copies 44–45, 106. See also Copy (playback

menu); Cropping pictures; D-Lighting;

Small pic. 82, 44–45

Copy (playback menu) 82, 106

Cropping pictures 43, 45, 103

Date 12–13, 84–85

Date and time 12–13, 84. See also Date 12–

13, 84–85

printing 60, 64, 86

Date counter 86

Date imprint 60, 86, 100

Daylight saving time.

See

Date

12–13, 84–85

DCF. See Design Rule for Camera File System

110

Defaults 104

restoring. See Reset all 89, 104

Delete 81

112 Index

Deleting 22, 81

all pictures 81. See also Formatting 15, 88

individual pictures 22, 43

last picture 22

movies 50

selected pictures 81

voice memos 46

voice recordings 52

Design Rule for Camera File System 110

Digital Print Order Format 60, 64, 110

Digital zoom 87

Digital zoom. See Zoom, digital 19, 47, 72, 87,

101, 108

Direct Print. See PictBridge 60–63, 110

Distortion 79

Distortion control off. See Converter 79

Distortion control on. See Converter 79

D-Lighting 44, 103

DPOF. See Digital Print Order Format 60, 64,

110

E-mail 45, 66

Energy saving. See Auto off 16, 88

Error messages 97–99

Exif 2.2 110

Exif Print. See Exif 2.2 110

Exposure 38, 42, 75, 102

bracketing 75

compensation 4, 7, 28, 75, 102

Extension 106

File names 8, 106

Fill flash 24, 33

Firmware 89

Firmware version 89

Fixed aperture 41, 78

Flash iii, 24–25, 73, 78

built-in 2, 24, 78, 105, 109

compensation 78

mode 7, 24, 102

optional 25, 73, 78, 90, 93, 105

Flash control 78

Flash exp. comp. 78

Flash lamp 3, 24

A (FUNC) button 3, 29, 48, 89. See also

FUNC button 89

Focus 20, 27, 76, 101, 108

area 4, 20, 33, 76

face-priority 34

indicator 4, 20, 97

lock 77

mode 7, 27

Folders 8, 106

Format card 88

Format memory 88

Formatting 81, 82, 88, 97

internal memory.

See

Format memory

memory cards. See Format card 88

FUNC button 89

Help 7

Hide image 82

Hiding images 82

T (high sensitivity) mode 6, 37

Histogram 8

Image quality 66

Image quality and size 17, 29, 36, 66–67, 89,

101

Image size 66

Indoor photography 31, 32, 37

Interface 55, 57, 61, 89

Internal memory v, 14, 17, 22, 23

capacity of 14, 48, 67

formatting 88

Interval timer. See Continuous; Movies,

time-lapse 73–74, 106, 49

ISO sensitivity 25, 71, 89

ISO sensitivity 71

JPEG (“*.JPG”) 45, 66, 106, 108

Landscapes 27, 30, 31

Language 88

Language, choosing 12, 88

Lens 2, 96, 108

adapter ring 90, 92

Lens cover 2

Index 113

M. See Manual 38, 42

Manual 38, 42

Memory card slot 3, 14–15

Memory cards v, 14–15, 17, 22, 60, 91

approved 91

capacity of 48, 67

formatting 15

inserting 14

removing 15

F button 3, 65, 80

Menus 29, 37, 48, 65–89

text or icons 83

Menus 83

Metering 72

Microphone 2, 46, 47, 51

Mode dial 2, 6

Monitor 3, 4–5, 8, 95, 96, 108

brightness 85

indicators in 4–5, 8, 16–17, 100

Movie menu 48

Movies 43, 47–50, 106

deleting 50

recording 47–49

time-lapse 49

viewing 50

Moving subjects 30, 37

Multi selector 3, 7, 22

Night photography 24, 30, 31

Noise reduction 31, 40, 78, 102

Noise reduction 78, 105

NTSC. See Video mode 55, 89

Number of exposures remaining 4, 16

B button 3, 7

On/off. See Power switch 2, 12

Optimize image 68–69

P. See Programmed auto 38, 39

PA L. See Video mode 55, 89

Panorama 33, 35

PictBridge 60–63, 110

PictureProject 53, 56, 58, 103

Playback 5, 22–23, 43–46

full-frame 22–23

menu 44, 45, 64, 80–82

movies 50

thumbnail 23, 43

voice memos 46

voice recording 52

zoom 23, 43

Portraits 24, 26, 30, 33, 34, 72

Power saving. See Auto off 16, 88

Power switch 2, 12

Power-on lamp 2, 12

Print set 60, 64

Print size 66

Printing 60–63. See also Date and time,

printing; Date imprint; Digital Print Order

Format; PictBridge; Print set 12–13, 84, 60–

63, 86, 110, 64

Programmed auto 38, 39

Protect 81

Protected pictures 43, 81

Quick startup 83

QuickTime 53

Rear-curtain sync. See Flash, mode 7, 24

Red-eye reduction.

See

Flash, mode 7, 24, 102

Reset all 89, 104

Retouching pictures 44–45

S. See Shutter-priority auto 38, 40

S. See Scene mode 6, 29–35

Scene mode 6, 29–35

Back light (N) 33

Beach/Snow (F) 31

Close-up (J) 32

Copy (M) 32

Dusk/Dawn (H) 31

Face-priority AF (K) 30, 34

Fireworks show (L) 32

Landscape (B) 30

Museum (K) 32

Night landscape (I) 31

Night portrait (D) 30

114 Index

Panorama assist (O) 33, 35

Party/Indoor (E) 31

Portrait (A) 30

Sports (C) 30

Sunset (G) 31

Voice recording (B). See Voice recording

51–53, 106

SD (Secure Digital). See Memory cards 14, 91

Secure Digital (SD). See Memory cards 14, 91

Self-timer 7, 26, 105

Self-timer lamp 2, 26, 94

Sensitivity. See ISO sensitivity 71

Sepia 48

R. See Setup mode 6, 83

Setup menu 83–89

Setup mode 6, 83

Sharpening 68

Shooting menu 65–79

Shutter speed 4, 17, 38, 39, 40, 42, 78

Shutter-priority auto 38, 40

Shutter-release button 2, 20–21

Slide show 81

Slide shows 81

Slow sync. See Flash, mode 7, 24

Small pic. 45, 103

Smear 47, 95

Sound 88, 101. See also Volume 46, 50, 52, 88

Sound settings 88

Speaker 3

Speedlight. See Flash, optional 93

Stand-by. See Auto off 16, 88

Startup 83, 84

Strap, camera 3

Support information 1

T. See Zoom control 2, 7, 19, 43

Telephoto. See Accessories; Converter;

Zoom 90, 79, 92, 19

Television 55, 103

connecting to 55

Thumbnail playback 43

Time lapse. See Continuous; Movies, time-

lapse 73–74, 106, 49

Time zone 12–13, 85, 107. See also Date 12–

13, 84–85

Time. See Date 12–13, 84–85

Timer. See Self-timer 2, 26, 105

Transfer

mark 43, 56, 103

marking pictures for 56, 82, 89, 103

Transfer marking 82

Tripod 3, 25, 26, 31, 35

USB 56–57, 59, 60, 61, 89. See also Interface

57, 89

cable 56, 58, 59

Vibration reduction 17, 87, 89, 108

Vibration reduction 87

Video mode 55, 89

Viewfinder iii, 2, 3, 18, 96, 108

Voice memo 23, 46, 82, 103, 106

deleting 46

playback 46

recording 46

Voice recording 51–53, 82, 106

copying 53

deleting 52

playback 52

recording 51

Volume 46, 50, 52, 88

VR. See Vibration reduction 17, 87, 89, 108

W. See Zoom control 2, 19, 43

WAV 106

Welcome screen 84

White balance 70, 89, 102

preset 70

White balance 70

Wide angle. See Accessories; Converter;

Zoom 90, 79, 92, 19

Zoom 19, 36, 41, 78

digital 19, 47, 72, 87, 101, 108

indicator 4, 19

optical 19, 47, 101

playback 23, 43, 103

Zoom control 2, 7, 19, 43

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