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Page 1: ...Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI C P5100 User s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...k Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Anti shake Mode High Sensitivity Shooting Mode PSAM P S A and M modes More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers MENU Shooting Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes ...

Page 4: ...d 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 Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the pro...

Page 5: ... To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery such as discoloration or deformation If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or For Your Safety skin rinse immediately with plenty of water Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger Keep dry ...

Page 6: ...yed back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 in from the subject Do not operate the flash with...

Page 7: ...or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Nikon COOLPIX PSi 00 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified ...

Page 8: ...a Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that t this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste manageme...

Page 9: ...Operations 8 The Mode Dial 8 The Command Dial and Fn FUNC Button 9 The Multi Selector 10 The MENU Button 11 Help Displays 11 The 101 Button 12 Attaching the Camera Strap 13 First Steps 14 Charging the Battery 14 Inserting the Battery 16 Removing the Battery 17 Turning On and Off the Camera 17 Setting Display Language Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards 20 Removing Memory Cards 21 VII ...

Page 10: ...er 32 Choosing a Focus Mode 33 Setting the Focus Mode 33 Exposure Compensation 34 Shooting Suited for the Scene 35 Shooting in the Scene Mode 35 Setting the Scene Mode 35 Features 36 i Anti shake Mode 43 Shooting in Anti shake Mode 43 High Sensitivity Shooting Mode 44 Shooting in High Sensitivity Shooting Mode 44 PSAM P S A and M modes 45 Shooting in P S A and M Modes 45 Shooting in P Programmed A...

Page 11: ... 64 Recording Movies 64 The Movie Menu 65 Selecting Movie Options 65 Auto focus Mode 67 Time Lapse Movies 68 Movie Playback 70 Deleting Movie Files 70 Voice Recordings 71 Making Voice Recordings 71 Playing Voice Recordings 73 Deleting Sound Files 74 Copying Voice Recordings 75 Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers 76 Connecting to a TV 76 Connecting to a Computer 77 Before Connecting th...

Page 12: ...9 Metering 100 g J Continuous 101 BKT Auto Bracketing 104 AF Area Mode 105 O Auto focus Mode 107 FJj Flash Exp Comp 108 o Flash Control 108 1M Fixed Aperture 109 NR Noise Reduction 109 Converter 110 lmJ User Setting 111 iii Reset User Setting 112 8 Distortion Control 112 Restrictions on Camera Settings 112 Playback Options The Playback Menu 115 Displaying the Playback Menu 115 Slide Show 117 1ii1 ...

Page 13: ...01 Welcome Screen 122 e Date 123 IDI Brightness 126 III Date Imprint 126 n1 Vibration Reduction 128 It AF Assist 129 I Digital Zoom 129 I Sound Settings 130 e Auto Off 130 d I Format Memory L Format Card 131 Language 132 as Video Mode 132 1m FUNC Button 132 I I Reset All 133 uet Firmware Version 135 XI ...

Page 14: ...Approved Memory Cards 137 Attaching Converter Lenses 138 Using Optional Speedlights 139 Image Sound File and Folder Names 140 Caring for the Camera 141 Cleaning 143 Storage 143 Error Messages 144 Troubleshooting 148 Specifications 154 Supported Standards 157 Index 158 ...

Page 15: ...camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with brackets Screen Samples In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display Memory Cards Pictures shot w...

Page 16: ...MERA A D MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Holographic seal Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product I ft I ft lfonNllron NIIl lI1N uOlilN uo I In i e LU _ It1l e tl t f_ l1 t OoO 1 int ICtUl wtIIf U1 ade VJ I I l I IaI1t LHon Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 2 Before Shooting Important Pictures Bef...

Page 17: ...any Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government 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 paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright la...

Page 18: ...phone 59 64 71 II Lens ring 138 lEI Lens 143 154 II Lens cover lS 16 17 234 1 a Command dial 9 II Power on lamp 17 130 II Power switch 17 II Mode dial 8 II Viewfinder 24 II Built in flash 30 a Accessory shoe cover 139 II Accessory shoe 139 II Shutter release button 26 mEyelet for camera strap x2 Zoom control 25 W wide 25 T tele 25 thumbnail playback 51 q playback zoom 53 help 11 J 3 Q c o J 4 ...

Page 19: ...8 II MENU menu button 11 65 90 115 1l1ii1 delete button 28 29 59 70 74 II Speaker 59 70 73 II Viewfinder 24 a Flash lamp 31 II Auto focus AF lamp 26 mMonitor 6 12 23 mMulti selector 1 m button 10 lEI Tripod socket Battery chamber memory card slot cover 16 20 Memory card slot 20 II Battery chamber 16 Battery latch 16 17 5 ...

Page 20: ...ty 91 IIFlash mode flash unit available EIllmage size 92 separately from Nikon 139 fa Exposure compensation 34 II Internal memory indicator 23 Ell Flash exposure compensation 108 II Battery level indicator 22 mConverter lens setting 110 mISO sensitivity 31 99 ED Distortion control 112 mVibration reduction icon 23 128 Em B W color 96 I Focus area 26 105 ED Image optimization 94 Focus area when a fa...

Page 21: ...Caleridar guide list by date guide 60 61 II Volume indicator 59 70 1 1 Voice memo recording guide 59 II Voice memo playback guide 59 I Current frame number total number of frames 28 Movie length 70 Movie playback Indicator 70 lEI D Lighting icon 55 II VOice memo icon 59 ED Image quality 91 lEI Image size 92 1m Small picture indicator 57 lEI Protect icon 118 lei Print order icon 87 lEI Movie indica...

Page 22: ...eras in which the camera automatically adjusts settings I Anti shake 43 Prevent or reduce blur using vibration reduction 128 and the Best Shot Selector BSS 101 The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial Movie 64 Choose this mode to shoot movies mHigh sensitivity 44 Choose this mode to reduce blur when the subject is poorly lit Scene 35 Choose this mode for automatic adju...

Page 23: ... select a different option 4 _4 Press Fn and rotate the command dial I Fn to adjust the setting assigned to Fn Atl 132 the default setting the ISO sensitivity i setting can be adjusted o _ _ _ _ Fn Press Fn and rotate the command dial to choose a scene mode 35 movie Fn IPress Fn and rotate the command dial 65 _ _ _ _ _ __ _ 1 __ _ J cho e vie Eti _ _ Loo With Playback I Mode Use Description _ W Pr...

Page 24: ...timer ff a If e OK 12 I 32 menu J Il EV 1 Apply selection Display t focus mode 33 menu or move cursor down With Playback Choose the previous picture Choose the _ _ I_ _ next picture With Menu Screens Flash mode Return to the previous menu Move cursor up 1 Display sub menu or r move apply selection I right o all 1 Apply selection Move cursor down Notes on the Multi Selector In the manual the button...

Page 25: ...ating the command dial J 3 Q C I l o J Press or the multi selector to proceed to the next set of options Press or the multi selector to apply selection Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to T when is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option To return to the original menu rotate the zoom control to T again I Image quality 11 ...

Page 26: ...p 11_ 1 125 F4 3 1 0 Auto Photo information hidden 72 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 5 A or M 45 P is also displayed on pictures shot in 0 auto 11m anti shake high sensitivity and scene mode...

Page 27: ...Basic Operations Attaching the Camera Strap Attach both ends of the camera strap to the eyelet as shown below 73 ...

Page 28: ...CD and then plug it into an electrical outlet C The CHARGE lamp will light 14 2 Charge 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 The CHARGE lamp will blink CD as the battery recharges Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking 0 A fully exhausted battery will charge in about...

Page 29: ...top charging the battery Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection 3 When the charging is complete remove the battery and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet The Battery Charger The supplied Battery Charger MH 61 is for use only with the Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii...

Page 30: ...orrectly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber and insert the battery Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery latch up CD as the battery is inserted 2 The latch drops back into place when the battery is fully inserted Battery latch 76 Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to check the battery i...

Page 31: ...ill turn on To turn off the camera press the power switch again If the camera is turned off hold down EJ to turn the camera on in playback mode 28 Notes on the Battery Only the Rechargeable Li io Battery EN ELS ca be used Do not under any circumstances attempt to use another type ofbattery Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section Caring for the Camera 141...

Page 32: ... e Deutsch Nederlands cptrJift ImIImII Norsk ep l H Espanol Polski E3 8 EMnvlIca Portugues e Fran ais PYCCKI1 f111 n l l1l J Indonesia Suomi Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect tum on Daylight saving in the time zone menu and set the date 1 Before pressing press the multi selector to choose Daylight saving 2 Press to enable daylight saving time V Pressing toggles the daylight...

Page 33: ...ay order Press the multi selector to highlight items in r everse order order may differ in some regions e Date D M 09 00 y 2007 00 7 Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed and press or the multi selector The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode Editing the Date and Time To edit the date and time select Date from the Date menu 123 in the setup menu...

Page 34: ...or transfer pictures from the internal memory 20 1 Turn the camera off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover If the power on lamp is lit press the power switch to turn off the camera Make sure that the camero is off power on lamp is off before inserting or removing the memory card 2 Insert the memory card Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place Close the battery...

Page 35: ... formatted when this switch is in the lock pOSition Unlock by sliding the switch to the write position 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 and press the card in CD to partially eject the card 0 The card can then be removed by hand Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory ...

Page 36: ... with a fully charged Battery h t d ibattery ex aus e __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ l _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery Level Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp will light the monitor will turn on and the lens will extend 3 2 1 Rotate the mode dial to O Number of Exposures Remaining The numbe...

Page 37: ...n shoot using the flash mode 30 and self timer 32 Pressing MENU displays the shooting menu options for specifying the image quality 91 and image size 92 Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction 128 when On default setting is selected can be applied to effectively reduce blur caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter ...

Page 38: ...ng the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor The Viewfinder As the area visible in the viewfinder may differ from that of the final picture use the monitor to frame pictures in the following situations When shooting at ranges of about 1 m 3 ft 3 in or less When a converter lens is used available separately from Nikon ...

Page 39: ...ng magnification without affecting quality 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 The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operati...

Page 40: ...igital zoom is in effect the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area Shutter release Button The camera features a two stage shutter release button To set focus and exposure press the shutter release button halfway stopping when you feel resistance Focus and exposure lock while the shutter release button is held in this position To release ...

Page 41: ...try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or focus on another subject and use focus lock When using focus lock be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject Focus Lock To focus on an off center subject when Center is selected for AF area model use focus lock as described blow Be sur...

Page 42: ...t low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory Press E or the shutter release button to switch to shooting mode When is displayed pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed When memory card is inserted is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed 1 Press 1iii to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor 2 Use the mul...

Page 43: ...humbnail wheel _ __ _ __ 0 _ ___ _ V R _ Hide or show photo 101 Hide or show photo info in monitor 12 info l N w _ _ m _ Record play voice Press to record or play back voice 59 memo memos up to 20 seconds in length B Switch to shooting f Press E or the shutter release button to switch to the mode selected with 28 mode g the mode dial Pressing E to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off holding ...

Page 44: ...ure is shot Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Slow sync tRUTO auto is combined with slow shutter speed Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light Rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects 30 Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press flash mode The ...

Page 45: ...d B The Flash Mode Setting In 0 auto high sensitivity shooting P 5 A and M modes the default setting is tRuro auto When any flash mode other than t auto with red eye reduction is applied in 0 auto mode the setting is only enabled until the camera is turned off Turning the camera off returns flash mode to tRuro auto When flash mode is applied in a scene mode the setting is only enabled until anothe...

Page 46: ...lected for self timer is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Use the multi selector to choose 1 as or 3s and press lOs ten seconds 3 2 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The self timer starts and the self timer lamp will blink The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is shot and remains lit ...

Page 47: ...yed 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the top of the monitor When AF autofocus is applied Rlf is only displayed for five seconds If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Macro Close up Mode In macro close up mode the camera focuses continuously even when the sh...

Page 48: ...he setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off cancels exposure compensation and returns to O OJ 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 ma...

Page 49: ... _ p _ _ _ l l _ _ w w m M See Voice Recordings 71 VI r o o to VI c rt Q 0 roT r rt VI n rt rt 2 Press MENU to display the scene menu screen choose the desired scene with the multi selector and press Setting the Scene Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to 3 Frame the subject and shoot Using the Command Dial to Select a Scene A scene can also be selected by holding down Fn and rotating the command dial Im...

Page 50: ...cape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes Camera focuses at infinity The AF lamp 26 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus VI r o o to VI c i ro Q o r ro VI n ro J ro 36 raJ Icons Used for Descriptions The following icons are used for descriptions in this section flash mode 30 self ti...

Page 51: ...portraits shot at night The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera Shooting with Face Priority 106 If the camera detects multiple faces the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera If no face is recognized the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area Digital zoom is not available __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ m r v y 0 t l Ofe RF l Night portrait Other settings...

Page 52: ...on is pressed halfway the AF lamp 26 always lights Note however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity UTO 0 0 iii Dusk dawn Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Other settings can be selected V T o o r l I Q V C j 11 Q 0 r T 11 V 11 l 11 Off Other settings can be selected 38 II For those scene...

Page 53: ...ase button is pressed halfway the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked As pictures are easily affected by camera shake check the Vibration reduction 128 setting and hold the camera steadily VI r o o t J 0 VI C t Q 0 t r VI r J tRUTD Off o o x AutoX x Other settings can be selected Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm 11...

Page 54: ...oard or in print Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Use lil t macro close up mode 33 in focus mode with this mode to focus at short ranges Colored text and draWings may not show up well I Other settings can be selected Also lil t macro close up can be selected Auto l i j Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject throwing features or details into shadow The flash fires a...

Page 55: ... and press The yellow panorama direction icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined sc Scene menu Il Museum Fireworks show Copy ij Backlight _Exit V l J o o J l Q V l C j 1 n 0 J 1 V l n 1 J III 2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama right left up 6 or down v The panorama directi...

Page 56: ...il the series is finalized The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function 130 during shooting Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer settirlg is recommended Exposure Lock fi is displayed to indicate that white balance arld exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot All pictures shot...

Page 57: ... center offrame While the shutter release button is held down camera shoots up to ten pictures They are compared and sharpest picture picture with highest level of detail is saved 1 Rotate the mode dial to Notes on Anti shake Mode Shutter speed is limited to a certain value for dark subjects Use of the high sensitivity shooting mode 44 is recommended for shooting subjects under low lighting Pictur...

Page 58: ...is mode may become somewhat grainy Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places High Sensitivity Shooting and Anti Shake Modes Both high sensitivity shooting mode and anti shake mode Ell 43 reduce blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement However high sensitiviTy shooting mode is suited fm shooting under low lighting In some circumstances disabling The flash may make it eve...

Page 59: ...s aperture for best results Use to freeze or blur motion A User chooses aperture camera selects shutter speed for Apertu re priority auto 48 best results Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus M Manual 49 User controls both shutter speed and aperture Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aper...

Page 60: ...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 offield or slow shutter speeds that blur motion_ To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the commalld dial until the asterisk next to the mode indicator is no longer ...

Page 61: ...posed 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 4 sec the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that noise reduction 109 is recommended to reduce noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored dots Note on Shutter Speed When Continuous BSS Continuous flash or Multi shot 1...

Page 62: ...ed Wherl Continuous BSS Continuous flash or Multi shot 16 is selected for Corltinuous M 101 or when a setting other than lOrn is selected for Auto bracketing M 104 the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1 2 sec 48 Aperture and Zoom Aperture is expressed as an f number which is the ratio of the focallellgth of the lellS to the effective diameter of the opening aperture through which light e...

Page 63: ...l Overexposed 2 When adjusting apel ture or shutter speed the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure display The degree of deviation in the exposure display is s own in EVs 2 to 2 EV in increments of 1 3 EV A display similar to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture will be overexposed by 1 EV 1 3 Rotate the c...

Page 64: ...taining the closest subject from nine focus areas and adjust focus accordingly 105 Focus and shoot 6 Note on Shutter Speed When Continuous BSSJ Continuous flash or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous tyj 101 l or when a setting other than Om is selected for Auto bracketing 104 the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1 2 sec 50 Shutter Speed of 1 2 000 Sec A shutter speed of 1 2 000 sec...

Page 65: ...e thumbnails in the following order 4 9 16 Rotate the zoom control to T q the number of thumbnails changes reversely _ __ h _ _ __ _ _ __N _ _ M _ _ Change number of pictures displayed Cancel thumbnail playback Switch to shooting mode Press Press E or the shutter release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial 28 28 ral Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When protected 118 pictures a...

Page 66: ...performed for about ten seconds in thumbnail wheel playback mode the thumbnail at the left of the monitor will be displayed in full frame playback mode _ _ _ _ _ r _ _ _ r 1 ft _ _ _ __ __ _ sc i pti _ 1 Choose pictures Choose pictures Cancel thumbnail playback Rotate the command dial to choose pictures Press the multi selector T to choose pictures Press or rotate the zoom control to T C playback ...

Page 67: ... right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector Y or When using playback zoom with pictures shot using the face priority function the picture will be enlarged with the face recognized during shooting at the center of the monitor If more than one face was recognized the picture would be enlarged with the face on which ...

Page 68: ... non COOLPIX P51 00 digital cameras If a copy created using the COOLPIX P51 00 is viewed on a different digital camera the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card Restrictions on Picture Editing V available not available 2nd editing _ M t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 69: ...back menu is displayed Pictures can also be selected from thumbnail wheel playback mode 52 2 Use the multi selector to choose D Lighting and press The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right 3 Choose OK and press A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created To cancel D Lighting choose Cancel and press D Lighting copies can be reco...

Page 70: ...selector to choose Yes and press A new picture containing only the portion visible in the monitor is created To cancel creating a cropped copy choose No 2 272 x 1 704 1 024 x 768 Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created the camera will automatically select one of the following image size settings for cropped copies unit pixels 4 00...

Page 71: ..._ _ A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Q 160xl 20 itable for e mail attachments 1 Select the desired picture from full frame 28 or thumbnail 51 playback mode and press MENU The playback menu is displayed Pictures can also be selected from thumbnail wheel playback mode 52 2 Use the multi selector to choose Small pic and press 3 Choose the desired copy size and press 4 Choose Yes and press A new smaller copy is create...

Page 72: ...tures can also be selected from thumbnail wheel playback mode 52 2 Use the multi selector to choose Black border and press 4 Choose Yes and press A new copy with black frame is created To cancel creating a copy with black frame choose No Black Border Borders of a picture will be hidden with black lines because black portion is drawn from picture s edges according to their thickness When a picture ...

Page 73: ...e camera s built in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with J3 gQ in full frame playback mode 28 Deleting Voice Memos Select a picture with a voice memo and press liD Use the multi selector to choose P and press Only the voice memo will be deleted Voice Memos When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted both the picture and its voice memo are deleted If a voice memo alrea...

Page 74: ...ode 60 1 In playback mode hold down Fn and rotate the command dial to choose Calendar When Fn is released the camera enters calendar mode 2 Choose the desired date and press Oates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow Rotate the zoom control to W to view previous month rotate the zoom control to T q to view following month The first picture for that date will be displayed in full frame...

Page 75: ...h pictures exist will be listed 2 Choose the desired date and press Camera lists up to 29 dates If pictures exist for more than 29 dates all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as OthersJ The first picture for that date will be displayed in full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W in full frame playback mode to return to the date list Viewing Picture...

Page 76: ... Delete picture View calendar or list by date menu _ To d ru s_e __ _ _ If I C 1 j77 _ _ t Select month II W Rotate the zoom control to W to view calendar mode previous month rotate the zoom control to T only T q q to view following month t m 4 __ _ __W _ _ _ _ _ m_ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I Press to display the first picture shot on the selected date r Switch to full frame I Rotate the zoom control to...

Page 77: ...screen Efj 60 61 options can be applied to all pictures shot on the same date or all pictures shot on the same date can be deleted To apply options to individual pictures or to select individual pictures for deletion display a picture full frame and press MENU Print Set Marking When print marking already exists for pictures shot on dates other than that specified a confirmation dialog Save print m...

Page 78: ... for time lapse movies Focus mode 33 and exposure compensation 34 are available in all modes Self timer 32 cannot be used Flash mode 30 focus mode 33 and exposure compensation 34 settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins Digital zoom cannot be ...

Page 79: ... per second Small size 320 Image size 320 x 240 pixels Frame rate 15 frames per second p Smaller size 160 Image size 160 x 120 pixels Frame rate 15 frames per second The camera automatically shoots pictures at intervals and T Time lapse movie joins them into a silent rnovie 68 Image size 640 x 480 pixels Frame rate for playback 30 frames per second Record movies in sepia tones ESepia movie 320 Ima...

Page 80: ... size 160 10 min 10 sec jJjJ U 17 min 40 sec 1 Time lapse movie 555 frames 1 800 frames per movie _ _ ESepia movie 320 3 min 4 sec Approx 14 min 20 sec 1101 B W movie 320 3 min 4 sec Approx 14 min 20 sec Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows AI figures are approximate Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card The maximum file s...

Page 81: ...ting tIo Full time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording use of Single AF is recommended 67 ...

Page 82: ...inutes o 4 Press MENU The camera returns to shooting mode 68 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording Monitor turns off and power on lamp blinks between shots Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot 6 Press the shutter release button all the way down a second time to end recording Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card beco...

Page 83: ...urning off unexpectedly during recording use a fully charged battery To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an AC Adapter EH 62A available separately from Nikon 136 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model ofAC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting durin...

Page 84: ...vie Playback resumes when is released Advance El Advance movie Playback resumes when is released Pause playback While paused use the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie The follOWing operations can be performed while playback is paused Pause Rewind movie by one frame Rewind continues while QR s pressed Advance movie by one frame Advance continues while is pressed Resume playback End 1 1 ...

Page 85: ...ll the way down to start recording The AF lamp lights during recording If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins the camera s auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off See Operations During Recording 72 for more information 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down a second time to end recording Recording will end automatically jfthe in...

Page 86: ...using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers o n ro u ro n o c J I Ci Vl 72 Create index End recording During recording press the multi selector A T or to create index Camera can skip to any intended index during playback Start of recording is index number 01 other numbers t...

Page 87: ... Press E in the voice recording screen 71 step 3 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press The selected sound file will be played back o It 0 It o Q J lO VI 73 ...

Page 88: ...__ _ m _ _ _ _ _ _ Rewind a Rewind voice recording Playback resumes when is released _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ W _ _ _ K _ _ __ _ _ Advance Advance voice recording Playback resumes when is Ireleased _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Skip to next index E Skip to previous index _ _ _ _ O __ K _ _ h M_ h __ _ _ __ _ _ _ M_ _ ill Pause playback The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Resume play...

Page 89: ...ile Press the multi selector to select the file Press the multi selector again to cancel the selection Multiple files can be selected Press to finalize file selection o III 0 III o 0 l lO VI 5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed choose Yes and press Copying starts Voice Recordings The COOLPIX P51 00 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P51 00 No...

Page 90: ...ils 4 Hold down E to turn on the camera The camera enters playback mode and pictures recorded to the internal memory or memory card will be displayed on the television While connected to the TV the camera monitor will remain off Connecting an Audio Video Cable When connecting the audio video cable be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly Do not use force when connecting the audio vi...

Page 91: ...prise Ultimate editions Windows XP Service Pack 2 Home Edition Professional If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer 79 Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 3 9 10 4 9 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system com pati biIity Notes on Power Source When connecting...

Page 92: ...tures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer Windows Vista or Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer Windows XP and click OK Windows XP only To bypass this dialog in the future check Always do this for this device Windows Vista or Always use this program for this action Windows XP Nikon Transfer will start o i I D I D V l l V l o l n o 3 0 C I D V l ell l a 0 Connecting t...

Page 93: ...nal Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer If your memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB the intended device must support the memory card At the Nikon Transfer default settings Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device See step 5 above to transfer pictures Do n...

Page 94: ...ion in scene mode 41 to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD After installation is complete follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker Windows Open All ProgramsJ ProgramsJ under Windows 2000 from the Start menu ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 Panorama Maker 4J Macintosh Open Applications by ...

Page 95: ...se an AC Adapter EH 62A available sepa rately from Nikon 136 Do not under any circumstances use anothermake or model ofAC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Printing Pictures In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera to printer connection the following option...

Page 96: ...nected correctly the PictBridge startup screen D will be displayed in the camera monitor Then the print selectioll screen will be displayed t rnt 8 J c PictBridge J J ro Vl o J Vl o J J ro n o l ro ro Vl o 3 D C ro Vl OJ J Q 0 Connecting the USB Cable Be sure that the connectors are oriemed correctly and do not use force to connect the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the con...

Page 97: ...cture Rotate the zoom control to W to display 12 thumbnails and T q to switch back to full frame playback 2 Choose Copies and press 3 Choose the number of copies up to nine and press 4 Choose Paper size and press 5 Choose the desired paper size and press To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu It Paper size e 3 5 x 5 in 5 x 7 in 100 x 150mm A4 IBExit n o ...

Page 98: ...necting the camera to the printer correctly 82 print pictures by l following the procedure below V1 o J Y n o 3 0 c l V1 OJ J CL U J l V1 84 1 When the print selection screen is displayed press MENU The print menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size and press To exit to the print menu press MENU 3 Choose the desired paper size and press To specify paper size using printer se...

Page 99: ... numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed Rotate the zoom control to T q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W to switch back to thumbnail display Press when setting is complete The menu shown at right will be displayed To print choose Start print and press Choose Cancel and press to return to...

Page 100: ...ing starts Monitor display returns to the print menu step 2 when printing is complete To cancel before all copies have been printed press D PrintinQ I002 0101 ItCancel Current print total number of prints 86 Paper Size The camera supports the followirlg paper sizes Default the default paper size for the current printer 3 5 x 5 in 5 x 7 in 100 x 150mm 4 x 6 inl 8 x 10 inl Letter A3 and A4 Only size...

Page 101: ...ed The pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed Rotate the zoom control to T qJ to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W to switch back to thumbnail display Press when setting is complete The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders for printing on DPOF compatible devices 157 When the camera is connected to a Pict...

Page 102: ... enabled with Date selected in the print set screen P I Note on the Print Set Date Option The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when Date in the print set menu is enabled are those recorded with the picture as it was shot Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded No...

Page 103: ...Control the camera s sensitivity to light 9 Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Q Continuous3 Select the option to shoot pictures one at a time in a sequence or with Best Shot Selector BSS lIT Auto bracketing3 Vary exposure over a sequence of pictures Ii AF area mode3 Choose where the camera focuses Auto focus mode Choose how the camera focuses gJ Flash expo compo Adjust flash level Fla...

Page 104: ...restrictions that may apply to these settings I 112 110 111 112 l112 Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu Choose P Programmed Auto S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto M Manual or high sensitivity by rotating the mode dial Press MENU to display the shooting menu or high sensitivity menu The high sensitivity menu is displayed when mis selected by the mode dial To retur...

Page 105: ...MAL BR SIC Fine Fine quality images compression ratio of 1 4 suitable for enlargement or high quality prints Normal default setting Normal image quality compression of 1 8 suited to most applications Basic Basic image quality compression of 1 16 suitable for pictures that will be distributed bye mail or used in web pages Image quality is shown by an icon in the monitor 61 7 More Information See I ...

Page 106: ...setting 3264x2448 or 2592x 1944 3264x2448 Good balance between file size and quality makes this the best 2592x1944 choice in most situations 2048x1536 1600x1200 Smaller than 4000x3000 3264x2448 and 2592x 1944 for recording more pictures 1280x960 1024x768 IRecord pictures suited to display on a computer monitor r Y 640x480 Record pictures suited to display on a television or to distribution via e m...

Page 107: ...5 Approx 305 Approx 17 x 13 6 8 x 5 1 Basic 123 Approx 577 Fine 54 Approx 255 1600x1200 Normal 104 Approx 487 Approx 14 x 10 5 3 x 4 Basic 185 Approx 866 Fine 83 Approx 390 1280x960 Normal 151 Approx 709 Approx 11 x 8 4 2 x 3 2 Basic 277 Approx 1300 Fine 123 Approx 577 1024x768 Normal 222 Approx 1040 Approx 9 x 7 3 4 x 2 5 Basic 370 Approx 1733 Fine 277 Approx 1300 r Y 640x480 Normal 416 Approx 19...

Page 108: ...p images with sharp outlines Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects Custom VI Customize image optimization settings 95 r o Black and white lO Shoot photos in black and white 96 J The indicator for the current optimize image setting is displayed in the monitor 0 during shooting 6 7 tl I 0 VI C l J c V Optimize Image At settings other tha...

Page 109: ...s and other low contrast subjects The default setting is Auto Image sharpening Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting Choose high settings for sharp outlines low settings for softer outlines The default setting is Auto Saturation Control the vividness of colors Choose Moderate for less saturated colors Enhanced for more vivid colors The default setting is Auto Note on Image Sharpen...

Page 110: ...be adjusted in Custom Contrast Same as Optimize image Custom Contrast 95 Image sharpening Same as Optimize image Custom Image sharpening 95 Monochrome filter This effect simulates black and white photography with a color filter Yellow Orange Red Enhance contrast Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs Orange filter results in greater contrast than yellow filter ...

Page 111: ...you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results AUlD Auto default setting White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions Best choice in most situations PIlE Preset manual Neutral colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions see Preset Manual 98 for details Daylight White balanc...

Page 112: ...tor to choose PRE Preset manual in the white balance menu and press The camera zooms in 4 Frame the reference object 3 Choose Measure To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual choose Cancel and press V l J o o to U OJ 0 OJ n 7 OJ Q V l ro C 0 s 5 Press Reference object frame The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set No pictures are recorded Note on Preset Man...

Page 113: ...y will be locked at ISO 64 64 100 200 400 800 1600 2000 3200 Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value At the settings other than Auto the current setting is displayed in the monitor 6 If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 64 the g icon will be displayed 31 When Fixed range auto is selected the maximum value of H the sensitivity will be displayed Notes on ISO 3200 Whe...

Page 114: ... center of frame Ensures that subject in metering target is correctly exposed even if background is much lighter or darker Can be used with focus lock 27 to meter off center subjects m Spot AF area Camera meters selected focus area 105 Available only when a setting other than Center is selected for AF area model Note on Metering When digital zoom is in effect at magnifications of 1 2x to 1 8x Mete...

Page 115: ...re with the most detail in the series is automatically selected and saved Continuous flash While the shutter release button is held down the camera shoots three flash pictures at up to 1 0 fps when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to 4000x3000 Once shooting ends no additional pictures can be shot until built in flash has charged Because ISO sensitivity is raised during shooting...

Page 116: ...te on Shutter Speed When Continuous BSSl Continuous flash or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous 101 or when a setting other than Om is selected for Auto bracketing 104 the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1 2 sec PZi Note on Continuous Shooting The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image quality setting image size setting and the memory...

Page 117: ...available separately from Nikon 136 Do not under any circumstances use anothermake or model ofAC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Do not rotate the mode dial while performing interval timer shooting More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names fl140 for more information 1 Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shootin...

Page 118: ...ee shots Keep shutter release button pressed to take all three shots in sequence tlD 1 0 Camera varies exposure by 0 EV 1 0EV and 1 0 EV over next three shots Keep shutter release button pressed to take all three shots in sequence OFF Off default setting Bracketing is not performed At settings other than Off the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting 6 Notes on Au...

Page 119: ...e subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera Shooting with Face Priority 7 106 When shooting pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject with which no face is recognized AF area mode will be set to Autol The camera chooses the focus area one of nine con...

Page 120: ...detects a face the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a yellow WiID double border 7 When the camera detects more than one face the closest 0 0 face is framed by a double border and the others by U1 J single borders Up to 12 faces can be detected lO lJ OJ 2 Press the shutter release button halfway 0 D J OJ The camera focuses on the face framed by the double OJ J border The double...

Page 121: ...s depends on a variety of factors including whether or not the subject is facing the camera In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected 27 the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green Should this occur switch to 0 auto mode or change the AF area mode setting to Manual or Center in high sensitivity shooting P S A and M mo...

Page 122: ...sted 0 3 2 0 Flash output is increased from 0 3 to 2 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV to make the main subject of the frame appear brighter At settings other than 01 the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting 6 o Flash Control Specify whether or not the built in flash fires when a flash unit available separately from Nikon mounted on the camera s accessory shoe is not...

Page 123: ...low shutter speeds Enabling noise reduction increases the time needed to record pictures after they are shot RlI1D Auto default setting Noise reduction is performed at slow shutter speeds likely to result in pictures affected by noise When a setting other than Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous or when a setting other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing noise reduction ...

Page 124: ...l length of roughly 23 5 mm 0 9 in equivalent with 35mm 135 picture angle when Distortion control is set to Off and the camera is zoomed out to the maximum Wide angle position The full range of optical zoom is available however by its very nature best results are achieved with the camera zoomed out to the maximum Wide angle position Digital zoom is not available Telephoto converter Use with the Te...

Page 125: ...ser settings bank j In high sensitivity shooting mode ISO sensitivity is automatically set so that Auto is displayed When any mode other than high sensitivity shooting mode is selected the setting assigned to the bank will be recalled 4 Focus area selected in Manual can be stored in user settings banks IJ User Setting Fourteen shooting menu settings and three button operations can be stored in two...

Page 126: ...ions apply to the following settings in P 5 A M and m high sensitivity modes Flash mode Flash mode is disabled G when Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous when Auto bracketing is enabled or at Converter settings of Wide angle converter or Telephoto converter When Continuous is set to Continuous flash the flash mode is set to Applied setting is restored when Single or Intvl ti...

Page 127: ...t these image size settings selecting 3200 for ISO sensitivity automatically switches the Image size setting to 2592x 1944 When any option other than 3200 is next selected for ISO sensitivity the original image size setting is restored At an ISO sensitivity setting of 3200 the Multi shot 16 option of the continuous shooting mode is not available At a Continuous setting of Multi shot 16 selecting 3...

Page 128: ... available separately from Nikon Built in flash and Speedlight SB 400 SB 600 or SB 800 flash unit available separately from Nikon operation is restricted as shown below depending upon the applied Continuous setting ow m NO XW C J Built in flash Flash units ontlnuous II IV Single Available Available Continuous Off Available BSS Off Not available w _ w_ _ _w w N 0 Continuous flash Available Not avai...

Page 129: ...all or selected pictures 0 Protect 118 X i Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion Hide image Hide selected pictures during playback Small pic Create a small copy of the current picture Cil Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory m Black border Create the new picture surrounding with black border Displaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing E and pr...

Page 130: ...ultiple pictures 1 Press the multi selector or to choose the desired picture The command dial can also be used in place of the multi selector Only one picture can be selected for Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 Rotate the zoom control to T q to switch to full frame playback Rotate the zoom control to W to switch back to thumbnail display 2 Press or to select ON or OFF or the number of copies When...

Page 131: ...lide show is in progress the following operations can be performed Press the multi selector to view pictures in the order recorded or to view pictures in reverse order Press and hold to fast forward or to rewind Press to pause the slide show 3 Choose End or Restart When the slide show ends or is paused choose End and press to return to the playback menu or choose Restart to play the slide show aga...

Page 132: ...cting Multiple Pictures 116 Note however that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files 131 Protected pictures are recognized by the uu icon 7 in full frame playback mode and the erase selected images screen and by the icon 51 in four picture or nine picture thumbnail playback mode Hide Image Use this setting to hide pictures during playback ...

Page 133: ...s are copied with the pictures However sound files recorded in voice recording mode 71 cannot be copied with this option Sound files can be copied using the Copy sound files option 75 in audio playback mode Pictures recorded with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied Edited copies have the same protection marking 118 as the original but are not marked for...

Page 134: ... 129 Enable or disable AF assist illumination j Digital zoom 129 Enable or disable digital zoom I Sound settings t1 130 VI r Adjust sound settings 0 0 e t1 130 t Auto off J tp Set time before camera enters standby mode 0 QJ db LJ Format memory Format card t1 131 D QJ n Format internal memory or memory card 7 QJ J t1 132 a Language VI Choose the language used for camera monitor display t c 0 s Vide...

Page 135: ...se the multi selector to choose and apply settings 10 To exit the setup menu rotate the mode dial to another mode Menus Select a format for menu display Text default setting Text labels for menus are displayed in list format Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page Menu name 121 ...

Page 136: ...e Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen Choose a picture in the picture selection screen 116 and press As the selected image is stored in the camera the image will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted Pictures shot at an Image size setting 92 of Ej 3984x2656J 3968x2232J or 1 2992x2992J or copies created with 0160x120 of...

Page 137: ...tion time zone is selected the time difference 125 is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded Useful when travelling Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press The time zone menu is displayed 2 Choose and press The date and time displayed on the monitor changes according to the region currently selected If ...

Page 138: ...cted and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging 6 Home Time Zone To switch to the home time zone choose 6 in step 2 To change the home time zone choose 6 in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4 to set the home time zone Daylight Saving Time If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect Turn Daylight saving on when daylight saving time begins to...

Page 139: ... Tahiti Alaska Anchorage 11 10 9 8 PST PDn Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver 4 Abu Dhabi Dubai 7 MST MDT Denver Phoenix La Paz 5 I Islamabad Karachi 6 CST COT Chicago Houston Mexico City 55 New Delhi 5 EST EOn New York Toronto Lima 6 Colombo Dhaka _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 IBangkok Jakarta 3 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo 8 Beijing Hong Kong Singapore 9 Tokyo Seou I r 10 I Sydney Guam 11 ew Caledonia _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12 IAu...

Page 140: ... stamp shows number of days between date of recording and selected date At settings other than OffJ the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor 6 Date Imprint Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted Dates imprinted at an image size setting 92 of 640 x 480 may be difficult to read Choose 1 024 x 768 or larger when using date imprint The date is rec...

Page 141: ... down the days until a birthday or wedding Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored To set choose an option press the multi selector enter a date 19 step 6 and press To select a different date choose an option and press Display options Choose Number of days Years and days or Yrs mnths days and press Sample date counter time stamps are shown below Two days remaining Ii Display options __ N Year...

Page 142: ...is panned vertically vibration reduction affects only horizontal shake Off Vibration reduction is not enabled When vibration reduction is enabled the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting when Off is selected an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor 6 Notes on Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is ...

Page 143: ...iggers digital zoom 25 Crop Limit digital zoom to the range at which image quality does not suffer Off Disable digital zoom except when recording movies Notes on Digital Zoom When digital zoom is in effect AF area mode is set to Center 105 Digital zoom is not available in the following situations When Portrait or 91 Night portrait is selected in scene mode When Multi shot 16 is selected for Contin...

Page 144: ...performed for the selected length of time the monitor will turn off and the camera will enter standby mode 23 to reduce the drain on the battery The power on lamp will blink in standby mode If no operations are performed for about another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode The time options are 30s 1 m default...

Page 145: ...mory card is inserted in the camera the Format card option appears in the setup menu Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting Do not turn the camera off disconnect the AC adapter or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting Th...

Page 146: ... PALl 1m FUNC Button Change the function performed by Fn in P 5 A and M modes Press Fn to display the shooting menu option assigned to Fn This option is applied using the FUNC button item Hold down Fn and rotate the command dial to select a function and then the setting can be assigned simply by releasing Fn One of the following shooting menu options can be assigned to Fn ISO sensitivity 99 Image ...

Page 147: ... Portrait Movie Menu Option Default value Option Default value l t Image quality 91 Normal Image size 92 4000x3000 _ _ _ _ v __ Optimize image 94 Normal _ _ 0 _ Contrast Auto Custom in Optimize image 95 Image sharpening Auto Saturation Auto y Custom of Black and white in Optimize Contrast Auto image 96 Image sharpening Auto Saturation Auto _ iO _ f _ _ l _ _ White balance 97 Auto Movie options 65 ...

Page 148: ...7 Single AF Flash expo compo 108 0 oq 0 Flash control 108 Auto Fixed aperture 109 Off Noise reduction 109 Auto Converter 110 None Distortion control 112 Off Y Setup Menu Option Default value Menus I 121 Text _ _wn Welcome screen 122 Disable welcome _ lI po Brightness 126 3 Date imprint 126 Off Vibration reduction 128 On AF assist I 129 Auto Digital zoom I 129 On Button sound 130 On Shutter sound I...

Page 149: ...from the lowes number available To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all pictures 118 before selecting Reset all The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed Shooting menu preset white balance value measured using Preset manual 98 Setup menu Date 123 Date counter 127 Language 132 and Video mode 132 Uer Firmware Version View the current camera firmware...

Page 150: ... 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 AudioNideo Cable EG CP14 Wide angle Converter WC E67 0 67x Telephoto Converter TC E3EP 3 x Step down Ring Adapter UR E20 z o M rt VI Speedlights Speedlight SB 400 600 800 736 Converters and Adapter Rings 00 not attach lens hoods or filters to t...

Page 151: ...12MB l GB 2GB1 4GB 1 2 High speed 1O MB s cards 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB High speed 20 MB s cards 512 MB 1 GB 2 IB1 _ _ 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2 GB1 4 GB1 2 High speed 1O MB s cards 4 GB1 2 High speed 20 MB s cards 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1 4 GB1 2 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device the device must support memory card specifications 2 SDHC compliant Other cards have not be...

Page 152: ...Adapter UR E20 to the camera lens CD Then screw the converter lens into the Step down Ring Adapter UR E20 0 4 Choose a Converter option Rotate the mode dial to P Programmed Auto S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto M Manual or m High sensitivity and select the appropriate converter type for the Converter option in the camera shooting menu 110 5 Remove the lens cap f r l Remove the fron...

Page 153: ... 800 Speedlights S8 400 S8 600 and S8 800 are equipped with a safety lock so that it prevents Speedlight from coming off easily When set to ST8Y stand by the Speedlight will power on and off at the same time as the camera Confirm the Ready light is on with Speedlight unit 8efore using Speedlights S8 600 or S8 800 set the Speedlight flash control mode to TIL for i TIL flash control which uses monit...

Page 154: ...recordings e g 101 SOUND 71 and NIKON for all other pictures e g 111 OONIKON When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999 a new folder will be created File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001 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 ...

Page 155: ...era Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCO image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the moni...

Page 156: ...nt 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 shoot 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 re...

Page 157: ...th balls or in any of the following locations Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios Exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 OF or above 50 C 122 OF Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 0 0 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 p...

Page 158: ...h complete recording 0 Write protect switch is in Slide write protect switch 21 Memory card is write lock position to write position protected D Error accessing memory Use approved card 137 This card cannot be used card Check that connectors 20 are clean D Confirm that memory 20 Warning card is correctly inserted This card cannot be read CD Memory card has not been Choose Yes and press 21 Card is ...

Page 159: ...e Insert new memory card 20 Sound file cannot be numbers Format internal memory 131 saved or memory card Wh _ _ Pictures cannot be Editing functions other 54 Image can not be modified using the D than black border may modified Lighting crop small not be available for picture or black border pictures of some original functions image sizes Some editing functions 54 are not available for pictures tha...

Page 160: ... to memory card press I MENU The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed 0 File not created with View file on computer or File contains no image COOLPIX P51 00 other device I data D This file cannot be played back _ _ _ _ 0 Date and time are not I All images are hidden set for pictures to be dis la ed in calendar o New city is in the current time zone Destination in same tim...

Page 161: ...nter error file corrupt Error has occurred in camera s internal circuitry Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer Paper has jammed in the printer No paper is loaded in printer Ink error Ink cartridge is empty An error caused by the image file has occurred Turn camera off remove and reinsert battery and turn camera on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service represent...

Page 162: ...se viewfinder or 24 move to darker location Adjust monitor brightness 126 Monitor is dirty Clean monitor 143 Monitor has dimmed to save power Monitor 23 brightens when controls are used Camera turns off without Battery is low 22 warning Camera has turned off automatically to save 23 power Battery is cold 142 _ _ M ___ Date and time of recording are Pictures recorded before clock was set and 18 not...

Page 163: ... battery then turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service 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 Shooting Problem Camera does not sho...

Page 164: ...6 is 101 selected for Continuous Option other than Off is selected for Auto 104 bracketing in shooting menu Option other than None is selected for 110 Converter in shooting menu Built in off is selected for Flash controlJ in 108 shooting menu Speedlight available separately from Nikon is 139 used Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies 64 Digital zoom cannot ...

Page 165: ...be reduced by noise appear in image Using flash 30 Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 99 Applying Noise reduction in the shooting 109 menu to suit situations Choosing scene mode with noise reduction 37 _ Pictures are too dark I Flash is off 30 underexposed Flash window is blocked 24 I Subject is beyond flash range 30 I Adjust exposure compensation 34 Apply high sensitivity shooting mode or...

Page 166: ...tures or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 x 240 Cannot record or playback Voice memos cannot be appended to movies 70 voice memo Voice memos cannot be appended to 59 pictures shot by other cameras and voice memos recorded by other cameras cannot be played back Cannot use D Lighting crop These options cannot be used with movies 70 small picture or black border The options other than bla...

Page 167: ...000 79 Professional camera cannot be connected to the computer See the help information contained in Nikon Transfer Pictures to be printed are not Memory card contains no pictures Replace 20 displayed memory card Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory Cannot select paper size with Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if 83 84 camera the printer does not support the page...

Page 168: ... lens 7 5 26 3 mm equivalent with 35mm 135 format picture angle 35 123 mm f 2 7 5 3 7 elements in 6 groups Up to 4x equivalent with 35mm 135 format picture angle approx 492 mm Lens shift Contrast detect AF Multi area AF 30 cm 1 ft to 00 W 70 cm 2 ft 4 in to 00 T Macro close up mode 4 cm 1 6 in wide angle zoom position to 00 Face priority auto 9 area automatic selection center manual with 99 focus ...

Page 169: ...center weighted spot spot AF area with support for 99 focus areas Programmed auto exposure with flexible program shutter priority auto aperture priority auto manual exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV a to bracketing W 1 0 to 17 5 EV m 0 9 to 16 4 EV Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter 1 2000 8 s 6 blade iris diaphragm 10 steps of 1 3 EV Can be selected from 10 and ...

Page 170: ... 240V AC 50 60 Hz 0 12 to 0 08 A 11 to 16 VA DC 4 2V 950 mA Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL5 supplied Approximately 2 hours when battery is fully discharged oto 40 C 32 to 104 OF Approx 67 x 26 x 67 mm 2 6 x 1 0 x 2 6 in excluding projections Approx 70 g 2 5 oz excluding power cable 156 Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain The appearance of this pro...

Page 171: ...emory 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 from EXif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output...

Page 172: ... AF assist 129 AF assist illuminator 4 27 129 Anti shake mode 43 Aperture priority auto 45 48 Audio video cable 76 Auto bracketing 104 Auto focus AF lamp 5 26 Auto off 130 Autofocus 33 Auto focus mode 67 107 AVI140 AV out con nect 76 B Backlight Ij 40 Backlit subjects 30 40 Battery 14 Battery charger 136 Battery level indicator 144 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 5 Beach snow if 38 Best sho...

Page 173: ...e image 118 High sensitivity shooting mode 44 1 Image quality 91 Image size 92 Infinity 33 Internal memory 6 7 20 93 131 capacity 93 formatting 131 ISO sensitivity 99 1 JPEG 154 JPG 140 L Landscape iii 36 Language 18 132 Lens 4 143 M Macro close up 33 Manual 45 49 Memory card 6 7 20 93 137 approved 137 capacity of 93 formatting 131 Inserting and removing 20 slot 20 Menus 121 Metering 100 Microphon...

Page 174: ...timer 32 112 Self timer lamp 4 32 Setup menu 120 135 Shooting menu 89 114 Shooting Pictures for a Panorama 41 Shutter priority auto 45 47 Shutter release button 4 Single AF 67 107 Slide show 117 Small picture 57 Smear 143 Sound settings 130 SpeakerS Speedlights 139 Sports 37 SSCN 140 Strap Camera 13 Sunset 38 Support information 2 I Tele 4 25 Telephoto converter 110 Television 76 connecting to 76 ...

Page 175: ...White balance 97 Wide 4 25 Wide angle converter 110 Z Zoom 25 indicator 6 playback 53 Zoom control 4 25 33 70 73 83 Index l rt J CJ Z o rt VI 767 ...

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Page 177: ...nction If no operations are performed for about five seconds in shooting mode the monitor will dim to save power Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display If no operations are performed for about a minute in all modes the monitor will turn off after another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically AN IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT ACCESSORIES Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is ...

Page 178: ...date and time see page 123 of the User s Manual e Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to shoot Do not use force when pressing the shutter release button as this may cause camera shake resulting in blurred pictures View Pictures View pictures in the monitor Use the multi selector to view other pictures Press the multi selector right or down to view pictures in the ord...

Page 179: ...instructions Microsoft DirectX 9 Windows XP 2000 only The Panorama Maker and Pictmotion options require DirectX version 9 or later If an earlier version is installed follow the on screen instructions to install DirectX 9 r I I M_ Ot lrtop f Documenl o nl E F a l k I M_ IfPo l e ku Installing QuickTime Under Windows Vista See the Apple Inc website for Windows Vista support information Nikon recomme...

Page 180: ... OK to close the Install Center window Nikon Transfer The Nikon Transfer installer will start Click Install and follow the on screen instructions to complete installation k h The Nikon Transfer license agreement will be displayed After taking the time to read and understand the contents of this agreement click Accept to accept its terms and proceed with installation 9 j _ _ I Wel ometolheworldofNt...

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