Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit COOLPIXP520BLK du fabricant Nikon
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COOLPIX P520 Recommended Features Vibra tion Reduction .............................. .............................. ................... A 104 Y ou can set the vibrat ion reduction effect to either Normal or Acti ve .
i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Mo vies Using GPS General Camera Setup Referenc.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for pur chasing the Nikon COOLPIX P520 digital camera. Before using the camera, please re ad the information in “For Y our Safety” ( A vi to viii) and familiarize yourself with the i nformation pro vided in this manual.
iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t aw ay , see “Th e Basic s of Sho oting and Playbac k” ( A 16). See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions ” ( A 1) for more information on the names and principle functions of the camera parts.
iv Read This First Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.
v Read This First Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law.
vi Introduction Fo r Y o u r S a fe t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety instru ctions where all those who us e the product will r ead them.
vii Introduction For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak, over heat, or explode if improperly handled . Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Befor e replacing the battery, turn the product off.
viii Introduction For Your Safety Use app ropriate cab les When connec ting cables to th e input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to mai ntain compliance with product regulations.
ix Introduction Notices Notice s for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW TH ESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.
x Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the State of Califo rnia WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bir th defects or other repr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling .
xi Introduction <Important> Notes on GPS b Location name da ta of this camer a Before using the GPS function, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LO C A T I O N NA M E D A TA” ( F 15) and agree to the terms. • The location name information (P oint of Interest: POI) stands as of April 2012.
xii Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ......... ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... .... ... .............. ...... ii Read This First.......... .......................
xiii Table of Contents Introduction Shooting Features .................... ............ ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... ..... .. ............ 35 A (Auto ) Mode .............. ..............................
xiv Table of Contents Introduction Recording and Playing Bac k Movies...................... ............... .............. ............... ............ ............ 92 Recording Movies ...................... ................................. .........
xv Table of Contents Introduction Shooting Me nu ( j , k , l or m Mode) ....................... ....................................... .................. E 26 Image Quality and Image Size ......... ...................... .................. ..........
xvi Table of Contents Introduction Sound Settings ..... .................. ...................... ................... .................. ...................... ......... ................. .......... E 73 Auto Off ............. ...................... .
1 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Came ra Bo dy 1 4 13 14 15 10 9 81 1 6 7 12 3 5 2 Flas h rais ed 1 Eyelet for camera str ap ............................ .... 6 2 Power switch/power-on lamp ..........
2 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions * The rotary multi selector is some times re ferred to as “multi selector” in this manual. 1 3 91 1 10 14 15 12 13 2 4 5 8 7 6 16 17 1 Side zoom control................. ...................
3 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Functi on A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 26 Zoom control Rotate tow ard g ( i ) (telephoto zoom po sition) to zoom in, and rota te toward f ( h ) (wide- angle position) to zoom out.
4 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions For Playback b ( e movie-record) button Start and stop movie recording. 92 w (function) button When the shooting mode is j , k , l , m or M : Display or clo se the setting m enus such as Continuo us or Vibration reduction .
5 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Rotary multi selecto r • While the playback screen is displayed: Change the displayed image by pressing up ( H ), left ( J ), down ( I ), right ( K ), or by rotating the rotary multi se lector.
6 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens C ap Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP24 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
7 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Opening and Adjusting th e Angle of the Monitor The orientation and tilt of the monitor on the camera can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camer a in a high or a low positio n, or when taking self-portraits.
8 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Using the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor. When the monitor is stored i n the camera by facing inward, a picture that was displayed on the monitor is displayed on the viewfinder.
9 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching the Monitor Screen ( s Button) To switch t he information displayed on the monitor screen during shooting and playbac k, press th e s (display) button. *S e e A 15 for more i nform atio n on to ne le vel info rma tion .
10 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Basic Menu Opera tions Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. 1 Press the d button. • The menu that ma tches the status o f the camera, such as shooting or playba ck mode, is displayed.
11 Basic Menu Operations Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu ( A 103), use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tab Types For Shooting For Playback j tab: Displays the settings available f or the current shooting mode ( A 27).
12 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Monitor Screen The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s se ttings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor ( A 9).
13 Monitor Screen Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 26, 27 2 Fo cus mode........................ .................. ............63 3 Zoom indicator .................... ..................29, 63 4 Fo cus indicator .
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15 Monitor Screen Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 You can ch eck for loss of cont rast detai l in highlights and shadows fr om the histogram t hat is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These provide guideli nes when adjusting the picture bright ness with functions such as expos ure compensation.
16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the batter y-chamber/memor y card slot cover .
17 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 23) and be sure that t he power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Charge the Ba tter y 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapter* is inc luded with your camera, attach the plug adapt er to the plug o n the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is secur ely held in place.
19 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding the Charge Lamp B Notes on Charging AC Adapter • Be sure to read and follow the warni ngs of “For Your Safety” ( A vi) thoroughly before using the Charging AC Ad apter.
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the pow er-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memor y card slot cov er . • Be sure t o turn off the c amera bef ore openin g the cover .
21 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm t hat the power-on lamp and the monitor are o ff.
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camer a On 1 Open the monitor and remove the lens cap. • See “Opening and Adjusting th e Angle of the Monitor“ ( A 7) for more information.
23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) li ghts and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).
24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button.
25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Press H , I , J or K to set date and time, and press the k button. • Choose an ite m: Pres s K or J (selec ted in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ).
26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Selec t a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shoot ing mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A . • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shoo ting mode icon changes to A .
27 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Changing the Settings When Shooting • Features That C an Be Set Using th e Multi Selector ➝ A 55 •.
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a P icture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, stra p and other o bjects away fro m the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. 2 Frame the picture. • Point the cam era at the subject.
29 Step 3 Frame a Picture The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Z oom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position). • To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the frame, rotate toward f (wide-angle position).
30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus. • “Pressing halfway“ is the action of pressing the shutter-rel ease button slightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position.
31 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback Focus and Exposure When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture value). The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-releas e button is pressed halfway.
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch to playback mode, the last image saved will be di splayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to view previous or next images.
33 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Un wan ted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently display ed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image : Only the current image is deleted.
34 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y . • To cancel the selectio n, press I to remove y .
35 Shooting Features Shooting Features A (A uto) M ode Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocu s in accordance with the composition or subject. • The camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas.
36 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suit ed to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the s cene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene.
37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 55 • Features T hat Can Be Set U sing the d (Menu.
38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on HDR • Use of a tripod is recommend ed. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu ( A 103) to Off when using a tripod to stabil ize the camera.
39 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Note on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector Depending up on shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Shoul d this occur, switch to A (au to) mod e ( A 26) or select the optim um scene mode for the subject manuall y.
40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M d Sports • The camera fo cuses at th e center area of the frame . • While you continue to hold the shut ter-release button all the w.
41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M h Sunset • When the shutter-re lease button is pressed ha lfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity.
42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M u Food • The focus mode ( A 62) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and th e zoom is automatic ally set at a po sition where the camer a can shoot from the cl osest possible range .
43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictur es When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the pri nter settings. Additionally, printing may not be available depend ing on the printer.
44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Pet Portrait Auto Release • To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the mult i selector J ( n ). - Y : When the camera detects a pet’ s face , it focuses and then releases the shutter automatically.
45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on 3D Photography • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. • Pictures have a less pronounc ed 3D feel as th e distance between the camera and subject is increased.
46 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Viewing 3D Photography • 3D images can not be played b ack in 3D on the camera monitor s creen. Only the left eye image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required.
47 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode ( Applying E ffects When Shoot ing) The effect can be applied to pictur es during shooting. One of the special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu.
48 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features B Special Effects Mode Settings When Movie options ( A 96) is set to h / u HS 480/4× , Soft or Nostalgic se pia cannot be selected. C More Information See “Basic Menu Operatio ns“ ( A 10) for more information.
49 Shooting Features j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposur e for Sh ooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu ( A 67) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually a ccording to shooting conditions and requirements.
50 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Adjusting the Shutter S peed In k or m mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 8 seconds. See “The Control Range of the Shutte r Speed ( j , k , l , m Modes)“ ( A 78) for more information.
51 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features j (Programmed auto) Use for automatic cont rol of the exposure by the cam era. • Different combinations of shutter speed and apertu re value can be selected w ithout changing the exposure by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”).
52 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features B Notes on Shooting • When zooming i s performed after th e exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. • When the subje ct is too dark or too bright, i t may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure.
53 Shooting Features M (User Setting Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M . Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Apert ure-priority auto) or m (Manual).
54 M (User Setting Modes) Shooting Features Saving Settings in M Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to the desired expo sure mode. • Rotate to j , k , l or m . • Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default settings of shooting mode j are sav ed when the camera is first purchased).
55 Shooting Features F eatures Tha t Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ) or K ( o ) whi le shooting to operate the following functions. Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the F lash (Flash Modes) You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.
57 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Flash Modes C Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. C Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.
58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with shootin g mode. See “Available Functions” ( A 55) an d “List of the Default Settings” ( A 65) for more information. • Some features cannot be used in combinatio n with other menu settings.
59 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable f or taking grou p shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release butt on is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a t ripod is recommended .
60 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Shooting Smiling Faces Auto matically (Smile Timer) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and au tomatically releases the shutter even if you do not press the shutter-release button.
61 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features B Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting condi tions, faces an d sm iling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Viewing Pi ctures Take n Using Face Detection” ( A 80) for m ore information.
62 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode accor ding to the desire d scene. 1 Press I ( p focus mode) on the multi selector . 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button.
63 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Note on Shooting with the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subjec t at distances of l ess than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode.
64 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation ) By adjus ting exposu re compe nsation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press K ( o exposure compensation) on the multi selector.
65 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph sh owing the di stribution of tones in th e image.
66 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features The default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 When the flash is lowered , you cannot set a flash mode. 2 The setting cannot be changed. 3 Flash is f ixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off , and does not fir e when HDR is set to other than Off .
67 Shooting Features F eatures That C an Be Se t Us ing the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button i n shooting mode. Available functions differ according to t he shooting mode. 1 When the m ode dial is set to y , the type of scene can be selecte d.
68 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description A Image quality 1 Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio) ( A 72). The default setting of image quality is Normal .
69 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features ISO sensitivity 1 Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures o f darker subjects.
70 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features 1 If this function is a ssigned to th e w (function) button using Fn button , its setting menu can be also displayed on the screen by pressing the w (function) button during shooting.
71 Shooting Features F unctions That Can Be Set Using the F n (F unction) Button The following functions can be also set by pressing the w (function) button instead of displaying the corresponding menu by pressing the d bu tton. • This featur e can be used when the shooting mode is j , k , l , m or M .
72 Shooting Features Changing the Image Q uality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Image Quality With a higher image quality setting, a.
73 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features Image Size You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiti ng the number of pictures that can be recorded ( A 74).
74 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate nu mber of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card.
75 Shooting Features F eatures Not A vailable in C ombination Some features cannot be used in co mbination with other menu settings . Restric ted function Setting Descriptio n Flash mode Focus mode ( A 62) When B (infinity) is select ed, the flash is not available .
76 Features Not Available in Com bination Shooting Features Metering Active D -Lighting ( A 69) Metering is reset to Matrix when Act ive D- Lighting is set to any mode other than Off . Continuous / Exposure bracketing Continuous ( A 68)/Exposure bracketing ( A 69) Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simulta neously.
77 Features Not Availabl e in Combination Shooting Features B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom cannot be us ed with certain shootin g modes. • When the dig ital zoom is in ef fect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are restricted ( E 71).
78 Features Not Available in Com bination Shooting Features The Control Range of the Shutter Spee d ( j , k , l , m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed di ff ers depending on the zoom p osition, aperture value or the ISO s ensitivity setting.
79 Shooting Features F ocusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adju sting focus varies depending on t he shooting mode and focus mode ( A 62). • In j , k , l , m , M or special effects mode, focus area can be set by sele cting AF area mode ( A 69) in the shooting menu.
80 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses fa ce detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than on e face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
81 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subj ec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. • Be sure that th e distance between the camera an d the subject does not change. • When the shutter-release button is pre ssed halfway, the ex posure is locked.
82 Playback Features Playback Features Playback Zoom Se l e ct a n i ma ge t o b e en l ar g ed i n p la y ba c k m od e an d ro t at e the zoom c ontrol towa rd g ( i ).
83 Playback Features V iewing Sever al Images ( Thumbnail Pla yback and Calendar Displa y) Rotate the zoom control toward f ( h ) in playback mode. This function will display seve ral images at the same t ime, making it easy to find the desired image.
84 Playback Features F eatures That C an Be Se t Us ing the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) When viewing images in full-frame playba ck mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to set the playback menu ( A 10).
85 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Playback Features 1 This function is used to edit the cu rrently selected image and save it as a separa te file from the original file. Note, howeve r, that the fo llow ing pictures cannot be edited.
86 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Playback Features Using the Screen for Selecting Images The image selection screen is displa yed in the followi ng menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while f or other menu items, multiple images can be selected.
87 Playback Features C onnecting the Came ra to a TV , Comput er , or Prin ter You can enhance your enjoyment of image s and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an exte rnal device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
88 Playback Features Using V ie wNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software pack age which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required.
89 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to op en the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Se lectio n button is not available in the European release).
90 Using View NX 2 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connectio n : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera .
91 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).
92 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images.
93 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording • The focus can be adjusted during movi e recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode ( A 96) setting of the movie menu.
94 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of exposures remain ing or the in dicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved .
95 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Recording HS (High Speed ) Movies When Movie options ( A 96) of the movie menu is set to h / u HS 480/4× , i / w HS 720/2× or j / x HS 1080/ 0.5× , movies that can be played ba ck in slow motion or fast motion can be recorded.
96 Recording and Playing Back Movies F eatur es Tha t Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu) Press the d button on the shooting screen to display the menu screen and select the D tab to change the following settings on the movie menu.
97 Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. • Use the multi selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recog nized by the movie options icon ( E 50). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie.
98 Using GP S Using GPS Starting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals fr om the GPS satellites and identifie s its current time and position. The position infor mation (latitude and l ong itude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot.
99 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GP S B Notes on GPS • Before using the GPS fun ctions, re ad “<Important> Notes on GPS” ( A xi). • It takes a few minutes to obtain positi on informa.
100 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GP S C GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information • GPS rece ption can be c hecke d on the shoot ing screen. - n : Signals are b eing received from f our or more satellites and positionin g is being perform ed.
101 Using GP S F eatures That C an Be Se t Us ing the d (Menu) Button ( GPS Options Menu) When t he z tab is selected on the menu screen , the following option settings can be changed i n the GPS options menu.
102 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) Using GP S Create log The measured po sition information is recorded at th e interval set for Log interval until a preset time set using Start log is reached (only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is se t to On ).
103 General Camera Setu p General Camera Setup The Setup Menu From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 11) Option Description A Welcome screen Set whether or not the wel come screen is displayed when power is turned on.
104 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Vibration reduction Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The defaul t setting is Normal . • If a comparatively large camera shake is likely to occur when shooti ng from a car or unde r poor foo thold condition s, set Vibration reduction to Active .
105 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Format memory/ Format card Format the internal memory (only when a me mory card is not inserted) or the me mory card (when a memory card is inserted). • All data stored in the intern al memory or on the memory card is deleted d uring formatting and cannot be restored.
106 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Blink warning When the camera de tects that a hu man subject may have closed the eyes immediate ly after taking a picture using face de tect ion while shooting with modes other than the smile timer ( A 80), the Did someone blink? screen is displayed on the mo nitor to check the picture taken.
E 1 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures W ith Manual Focus ............... ................... .................. ................. E 2 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting and P laying back) .
E 2 Reference Sectio n Shooting T aking Pic tures W ith Manual F o cus Available when the shooting mode is j , k , l , m , M , speci al effects mode or Sports scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p focus mode). • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button.
E 3 Reference Sectio n Using Easy P anora ma (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama 1 Select V Easy panorama and press the k button. 2 Select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) , and press the k button. • The image sizes (W × H) when the camera is held in landscap e orientat ion are as follows.
E 4 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting and Playing bac k) Reference Sectio n 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and releas e it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. 5 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to st art shooting.
E 5 Using Easy Panoram a (Shooting and Playing back ) Reference Sectio n Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 32), display the picture recorded with Easy panora ma in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.
E 6 Reference Sectio n Using P anorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier . When usi ng a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( E 69) to Of f in the setup menu. 1 Select U Panorama assist and press the k button. • The I icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures are joined.
E 7 Using Panoram a Assist Reference Sectio n 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. B Notes on Panorama Assist • Set the flash mode, self -timer, focus mode and exp osure compensation befor e releasing the shutter for the first picture.
E 8 Reference Sectio n Playbac k Playing Images in a Sequenc e The i mages sh ot in t he follo wing co ntinuo us sho oting m ode are s aved a s a grou p (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.
E 9 Playing Images in a Sequence Reference Sectio n Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options ( E 58) is set to Key picture only in the playbac k menu, if the l button is pressed and the deletion method is sele cted, the following images are deleted.
E 10 Reference Sectio n Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 90 ). C Original Pictur es and Edited Copies • Copies created with ed iting functions are not dele ted if the original pictures are deleted .
E 11 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sectio n B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edite d. - Pictures with 16:9, 3:2 or 1:1 aspect ratio - P ictures taken using Easy panor am.
E 12 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sectio n k Quick Retouch: Enhancing C ontrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • The original version is disp layed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.
E 13 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sectio n e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.
E 14 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sectio n p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the filter effect type and press the k button. • When Cross screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , Painting or Vignette is selected, proceed to step 3.
E 15 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sectio n g Small Picture: Redu cing the Size of an Imag e 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired copy size and press the k button. • The available sizes are 640×480 , 320×2 40 and 160×120 . 2 Choose Yes and press the k button.
E 16 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sectio n a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the port ion visible on the monitor screen when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 82) enab led. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 82) .
E 17 Reference Sectio n C onnec ting the Camer a to a T V ( V iewing Images on a T V ) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictur es on the television. If your television is equi pped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cab le to play back pictures.
E 18 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Reference Sectio n 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provid ed with your TV for details . 4 Hold down the c butt on to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playba ck mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV .
E 19 Reference Sectio n Co nnect ing the Camer a to a Print er (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 22) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a comput er. Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera.
E 20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sectio n Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 19), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, an d press the k butt on.
E 21 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Prin t) Reference Sectio n Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 19), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.
E 22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sectio n 3 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete. Print all images All pictures stored in the inte rnal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each.
E 23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Prin t) Reference Sectio n C More Information See “Prin ting Images of Size 1 :1” ( A 74) for more infor mation. C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default pape r size for the current printer) , 3.
E 24 Reference Sectio n Movies Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Only the desired portions of a recorde d movie can be saved as a separate file (except for movies recorded with n 1080 /60i , q 1080/50i , p iFr ame 540/30p or iFra me 540/25p ).
E 25 Editing Movies Reference Sectio n B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turni ng off during editing. When the battery level is B , movie editing is not possib le. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cann ot be used again for extracti ng a movie.
E 26 Reference Sectio n Menu Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Image Quality and Ima ge Size To set the image quali ty and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” ( A 72). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Change the settings fo r image recording accor ding to the shooting scene or y our preferences.
E 27 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Customizing Existing COOLPIX Pict ure Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Q uick adju.
E 28 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Types of Quick Adjust and Manua l Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjust the sharpness, co ntrast and saturation level s automatically. Five levels of adjustment are available from -2 to +2 .
E 29 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutra l , Monochro me , Custom 1 and Custom 2 . The values se t manually are di sabled if quick adjust is use d after manual setting. 2N o t d i s p l a y e d f o r Monochrome .
E 30 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) The picture editi ng options created b y customizing COOL PIX Custom Pict ure Controls can be registered up to 2 options. The registered options can be displ ayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control.
E 31 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source.
E 32 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures ta ken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
E 33 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.
E 34 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
E 35 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n The icon for the current setting other than Single is displayed on the m onitor ( A 12). B Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at th e values determined with the first shot in each series.
E 36 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n C Pre-shooting Cache If Pre-shooting cache is se lected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is presse d halfway for 0.
E 37 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. 3 Press the d button. • The camera returns to the shooting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot the first picture and sta rt interval timer shooting.
E 38 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n ISO Sensitivity The higher th e ISO sensitivity, th e less light needed fo r taking pictures.
E 39 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Exposure Bracketing The exposure (brightness) can be chan ged automatically during continuous shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness.
E 40 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n AF Area Mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Rotate th e mode dial to j , k , l , m or M M d button M j , k , l.
E 41 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n x Manual Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situ ations in which the intended subject is relatively st ill and not posit ioned at the center o f the frame.
E 42 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the dig ital zoom is in effe ct, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF ar ea mode option.
E 43 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Using Subject Tracking Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject. 1 Rotate the multi selector to select s Subject tracking , and press the k button.
E 44 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode , focus mo de, or menu settin gs before register ing a subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subje ct will be canceled.
E 45 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Flash Exp. Comp. Flash exp. comp. option is used to adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. The icon for the current setting ot her than 0.0 is displayed on the monitor ( A 12).
E 46 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlight s and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. The image taken reproduces the cont rast effect that is seen with the naked eye.
E 47 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Zoom Memory B Notes on Zoom Operation • The changed focal length is the closest to that be fore the operation. To ch ange the zoom position to the next focal length level, release the zoom control and then operate it again.
E 48 Reference Sectio n Movie Menu Movie Options You can select the type of movie to rec ord. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movie s ( E 49), which can be played back in slow mo tion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bitrate, the hi gher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger.
E 49 Movie Menu Reference Sectio n C Notes on Frame rate and Bitrate • The frame rate values indicate the number of fr ames per second. With a higher fram e rate, the movies becom e more seamless but the file size also becomes larger. • The movie bitrate is the vol ume of movie data recorded per second.
E 50 Movie Menu Reference Sectio n Maximum Movie Length The following table lists the approximat e maximum movie length t hat can be saved on a 4 GB memory card.
E 51 Movie Menu Reference Sectio n Recording Movies in Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie) When Movie options in the movie menu is set to HS movi e ( E 49), HS (high speed) movies can be recorded.
E 52 Reference Sectio n The Pla yback Menu For more information about image editing functions; ( Quick r etouch , D-Lighting , Skin softening , Filter effects and Small picture ), s ee “Editing Still Images“ ( E 10).
E 53 The Playback Menu Reference Sectio n 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting inf ormation. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date o n all pictures in the print o rder.
E 54 The Playback Me nu Reference Sectio n b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memor y card in an automatic slide show . 1 Use the multi selector to choose Star t , and press the k button.
E 55 The Playback Menu Reference Sectio n d Protect Protect select ed pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images” ( A 86) for more information.
E 56 The Playback Me nu Reference Sectio n E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recordin g screen is displayed for a pictur e without voice memo, whil e the voice memo playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode).
E 57 The Playback Menu Reference Sectio n h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy pictures or movies between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi se lector to select an option from the copy screen, and press the k button.
E 58 The Playback Me nu Reference Sectio n C Message: “Memory contains no ima ges.” If there are no pictures stored on the mem ory card when playb ack mode is selec ted, the message, Memor y contains no i mages.
E 59 Reference Sectio n GPS Options Menu GPS Options Updating the A-GPS File Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps2/index.html • The A-GPS file for the COOLPIX P520 is only available from the website above.
E 60 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n B Notes on Updating A-GPS File • The A-GPS f ile is disabled wh en a position is d e termined for the fir st time after the camera is purchased. The A-GPS file becom es active from the second operation for determining a location.
E 61 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n Create Log (Record the L og of Moving Information) When log recording starts, the measured moving information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval . • It is not possible to us e the log data by simply recording it.
E 62 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and ti me are not set, the log cann ot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. When the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends.
E 63 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n View Log Check or erase the log data stored on the memory car d using Create log ( E 61). • See “GPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards” ( E 91) for more information. To Erase Log Data Press the l button to select either functi on.
E 64 Reference Sectio n The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on th e monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Welcome screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen.
E 65 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Time zone a nd date Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the current date and time.
E 66 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone , and press the k button. • The Time z one screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displaye d on the monitor change according to the region currently selec ted.
E 67 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Monitor Settings B Note on View/Hide Framing Gri d Framing grid is not displayed in the followin g situation. • When the enlar ged center of the picture is disp layed in E (manual focus) B Notes on View/Hide Histograms Histograms are not displayed in the following situations.
E 68 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Print Date (Imprinting Date and Tim e on Pictures) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This informati on can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date ( E 53).
E 69 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Vibration Reduction Compensate camera shake. Camera shak e is also compensated when recording movies as well as when shooting still imag es. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibrati on reduction to Off .
E 70 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When Auto is sel ected, an icon f or this setting is displ ayed o n the mon itor ( A 12).
E 71 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumina tor that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When the digital zoom is used, the focus will be at the center of the frame.
E 72 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Assign Side Zoom Control Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is us ed. Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Assign side zoom control Option Description Zoom (defa ult setting ) When shooting, use the side zoom control ( A 29) to adjust the zoom.
E 73 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet port rait scene mode, even when On is set, the button s ound an d shutter sound are disabled. • Even when On is set, the sh utter sound is disabled during movie recording.
E 74 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M TV settings Option Description Video mode Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in accordance with your TV.
E 76 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Charge by Computer Select whether or not the battery inserted i nto the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a compu ter via the USB cable ( A 87).
E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains char ge lamp status when the camera is conne cted to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowl y (green) Battery charging.
E 78 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Toggle Av/Tv Selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mode is set to j , k , l , m or M . Reset File Numbering When Ye s is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is rese t ( E 90).
E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes ar e detected when using face detection ( A 80) in the following shooting modes.
E 80 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Eye-Fi Upload B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal stre ngth is insufficient eve n if Enable is selected . • Remove the Eye-Fi car d from the camera in a place where the use of radio waves is prohibi ted.
E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera set tings are restor ed to the default values. Pop-up Menu Shooting in the Scene Mode Night Landscape Menu Landscape.
E 82 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Shooting Menu Movie Menu GPS Options Menu Option Default value Image quality ( A 72) Normal Image size ( A 73) r 4896×3672 Picture Control ( E 26) Standard Whi.
E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Setup Menu Function Menu Others Option Default value Welcome screen ( E 64) None Image review ( E 67) On Brightness ( E 67) 3 View/hide framing grid ( E 67) Off .
E 84 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( E 90) in the memory. After resetting , numbering continues from the lowest numbe r available in the internal memory or the memor y card.
E 85 Reference Sectio n Additional Information Error Messages The following table lists the error messag es and other war nings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause /Solution A O (flashes) Clock not set.
E 86 Error Messages Reference Sectio n Out of me mory. Memory card is full. • Choose lower image quality or smaller image size. • Delete pictures and movies. • Replace me mory card. • Remove memory card an d use int ernal memory . 72, 73 33, 97 20 21 Image cannot be saved.
E 87 Error Messages Reference Sectio n Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit s elected pic ture. • Confirm the conditions that are required for editing. • These options cannot be used with movies. E 11 – Cannot record movie. Ti me ou t erro r whi le reco rding movi e.
E 88 Error Messages Reference Sectio n No A-GPS file found on card An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found on the memory card. Check the following items.
E 89 Error Messages Reference Sectio n * See the instruction manual provided with your printer for furthe r guidance and information. Pri nte r e rro r : ch ec k printer status. Pri nt er e rr or. Chec k printe r . Afte r solvin g the p roblem, selec t Resume and press the k button to r esume printing.
E 90 Reference Sectio n F ile and Fo lder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. (1) Identifier Not displayed on camera monitor.
E 91 File and Folder Names Reference Sectio n B Notes • When image fil es or voice files are copied to or from the internal memo ry or memory card ( E 57), the file namin g conventions are as follow.
E 92 Reference Sectio n Optional A cces sories See our websites or product catalo gs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P520. Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 (Charging time when the battery is complete ly used up: Approx.
F 1 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ................. ............... ............... ... F 2 The Camera ......... .................. ................ .................. ................... .................. ................... F 2 The Battery .
F 2 Technical Notes and Index Caring f or the Pr oducts The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” ( A vi to viii) thoroughly befor e using the products.
F 3 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfi nders are constructed with extremely high precision ; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0. 01% being miss ing or defective.
F 4 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The batter y should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
F 5 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memor y cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” ( A 21). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card.
F 6 Technical Notes and Index Caring fo r the Camer a Cleaning Do not use volatile organic so lvents su ch as alcohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticor rosive agents, or anti-fogging agents. Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
F 7 Technical Notes and Index T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the righ t-most column for more information.
F 8 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Monitor or viewfind er is blank. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhauste d. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shu tter-rel ease button , c button or b ( e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial.
F 9 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Shooting Issues Monitor is tu rned off, and the power- on lamp flashes quickly. Battery temperature is high .
F 10 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Bright specks appear in pictures shot using flas h. Flash is reflecting off par ticles in air . Lower the flash. 56 Flas h doe s no t fire. • A shooting mode where flash cannot fire i s selected. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash.
F 11 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pictures ar e too bright (overexp osed). Adjust exposure compensation. 64 Areas not affected by red-eye are also corrected.
F 12 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Playback Issues Prob le m Cause/Solutio n A Fil e ca n no t be played back. • Fil e was overwritten or rena med by co mputer or an other make or model of camera. • Fi le cannot be played back du ring inter val ti mer shooti ng.
F 13 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pic tu res to b e printed are not displayed. • Memor y card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. • Remove memor y card to print pic tures from internal memor y. • Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed.
F 14 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index GPS Problem Cause/Solut ion A Unable to identify the location or it takes time to identify the locati on. • The camera may not be able to identify the location in some shooting environments. T o use the GPS feature, use the camera as much as poss ible in an open-air area.
F 15 Technical Notes and Index USER LICENSE A GREEMENT FOR L OCA TION NAME DA T A The location name data th at are stored in this digital camera (" Data") is provided f or your personal, internal use only and not for resale.
F 16 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Index Export Control. You agree not to export from anywhere any part of the Data or any direct product thereof except in complian.
F 17 USER LICENSE AGREEM ENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Index Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Location na me data for Japa n © 2012 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses POI data of ZENRIN CO.
F 18 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Index Switzerland Topografische Grundlage: © Bu ndesamt für Landestopographie Canada This data includes info rmation taken with.
F 19 Technical Notes and Index Specifications Nik on COOLPIX P520 Dig ital Camera Type Compac t digital camera Number of ef fective pixels 18.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx . 18.91 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 42× optical zoom Focal length 4.
F 20 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Image size (p ixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 80 - 1600 • ISO 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to IS O 6400) (available when using j .
F 21 Specifications Technical Notes and Index • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.
F 22 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL5 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this manual may contain. • The app earance of this prod uct and it s specific ations are subject to change without notice.
F 23 Specifications Technical Notes and Index AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the A VC P a tent P ortfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to .
F 24 Technical Notes and Index Index Symbols R 45 , E7 l Aperture-prio rity auto mode 49 , 51 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 26 , 35 W Backli ghting mo de 38 l Delete button 33 , E9 , E56 s Di.
Index F 25 Technical Notes and Index COOLPIX Picture Control E68 , E26 Create log 102 , E61 Crop E16 , E24 Custom Picture Control 68 , E30 D Date and time 24 , E65 Daylight saving time 24 , E6 6 Delet.
F 26 Index Technical Notes and Index Manual focus 63 , E2 Manual mode 49 , 51 Memory capacity 22 Memory card 20 , 21 Memory card slot 20 Metering 68 , E33 Microphone 92 , E56 Minimum shutter speed E38.
Index F 27 Technical Notes and Index Shooting menu 67 , E26 Shooting mode 27 Shutter sound 104 , E73 Shutter speed 49 , 78 Shutter-priority auto mode 49 , 51 Shutter-rel ease button 3 , 5 , 30 Single .
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
