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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Trademark Information • Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. •...
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: 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 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon...
  • Page 5 Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

  • Page 7: Notices

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. COOLPIX P5100 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or...
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety... ii WARNINGS... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Shooting...6 Playback...7 Basic Operations... 8 The Mode Dial...8 The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button...9 The Multi Selector...10 The d Button...11...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ... 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode ...22 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Viewfinder...24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ...28 Using the Flash...30 Setting the Flash Mode...30 Shooting with the Self-timer ...32...
  • Page 11 c More on Playback... 51 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...51 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback...52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...53 Editing Pictures...54 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting...55 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...56 g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ...57 Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border...58 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ...59 Viewing Pictures by Date ...60...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ... 89 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ...89 Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu...90 q Image Quality...91 r Image Size...92 F Optimize Image...94 B White Balance...97 E ISO Sensitivity...99 G Metering ... 100 C Continuous ...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu... 120 Displaying the Setup Menu... 121 a Menus ... 121 c Welcome Screen... 122 d Date... 123 e Brightness... 126 f Date Imprint... 126 g Vibration Reduction ... 128 h AF Assist ... 129 u Digital Zoom ...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Technical Notes...136 Optional Accessories ... 136 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 ...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5100 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 16: Information And Precautions

    Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
  • Page 17 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 2 3 4 Command dial ...9 Power-on lamp... 17, 130 Power switch...17 Mode dial...8 Viewfinder... 24 Built-in flash ... 30 Accessory shoe cover ... 139 Accessory shoe ... 139 Shutter-release button...26 Eyelet for camera strap (×2) Zoom control...
  • Page 19 w (FUNC) button... 9, 132 x (monitor) button ...12 c (playback) button ... 28 d (menu) button...11, 65, 90, 115 l (delete) button ...28, 29, 59, 70, 74 Speaker ... 59, 70, 73 Viewfinder... 24 Flash lamp... 31 Auto focus (AF) lamp ...26 Monitor ...6, 12, 23 Multi selector...10 k button ...10...

  • Page 20: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting Shooting mode* ...22, 35, 43, 44, 45, 64 Exposure lock... 42 Focus mode... 33 Zoom indicator...

  • Page 21: Playback

    Playback Date of recording ...18 Time of recording...18 Internal memory indicator...28 Battery level indicator...22 File number and type ... 140 Calendar guide/list by date guide ... 60, 61 Volume indicator... 59, 70 Voice memo recording guide ...59 Voice memo playback guide ... 59 Current frame number/ total number of frames...28 Movie length...70...

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. A Auto(A 22): Choose this simple “point-and- shoot” mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. a Anti-shake (A 43): Prevent or reduce blur using vibration reduction...

  • Page 23: The Command Dial And W (Func) Button

    The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with w, to select mode or menu quickly and change settings. With Shooting Mode P (Programmed auto) S (Shutter-priority auto) A (Aperture-priority auto) M (Manual) P, S, A or M D (movie) With Playback...

  • Page 24: The Multi Selector

    Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. With Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 32) menu Display p (focus mode) (A 33) menu or move cursor down...

  • Page 25: The D Button

    The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 10). Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial. Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Shooting menu...

  • Page 26: The X Button

    Basic Operations The x Button To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press x. With Shooting Current settings 1/125 1/125 F4.3 F4.3 Monitor off (P, S, A, and M modes only). Shooting is available only when camera is in focus (AF lamp is lit). With Playback Photo information displayed 15/11/2007 15:30...

  • Page 27: Attaching The Camera Strap

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

  • Page 28: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is running low. Plug the charger in Connect the power cable to the charger 1 and then plug it into an electrical outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light 3.
  • Page 29 CHARGE lamp Blinks Battery charging. Battery fully charged. • Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery. Flickers • The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery.

  • Page 30: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

  • Page 31: Removing The Battery

    Camera” (A 141), before using the battery. AC Adapter The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P5100 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.

  • Page 32: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k.
  • Page 33 Select your home time zone (A 125) and press The date menu is displayed. Edit the date. • Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted item. • Press the multi selector K to highlight the day ([D]), month ([M]), year ([Y]), time, minute, and date display order.

  • Page 34: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 137). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 35: Removing Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P5100, be sure to format them (A 131) with this camera.

  • Page 36: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Rotate the mode dial to A. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
  • Page 37 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Image quality/Image size Current image quality and size settings are displayed. The default settings are W (Normal) for image quality and G (4,000 × 3,000) for image size. Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, focus mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied and the camera can shoot using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 32).

  • Page 38: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, built-in flash and self-timer lamp. When shooting in “tall” (portrait) orientation, hold the camera so that the built-in flash is up. Frame the picture.

  • Page 39: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3.5×), rotating and holding the zoom control at g (i) triggers digital zoom.

  • Page 40: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject in focus, the focus area will glow green, and the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will light. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red, and the AF lamp will flicker.

  • Page 41: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed, the C or X (when a memory card is inserted in the camera) icon blinks, and the AF lamp blinks. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed.

  • Page 42: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J, or K to fast forward pictures.
  • Page 43 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Display thumbnail wheel Hide or show photo info Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Pressing c to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens does not extend.

  • Page 44: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.3-8 m (1-26 ft. 2.9 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.3-4 m (1-13 ft. 1.5 in.) (when [ISO sensitivity] is set to [Auto]). The following flash modes are available.

  • Page 45: More Information

    Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod. •...

  • Page 46: Shooting With The Self-Timer

    Shooting with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self- portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.

  • Page 47: Choosing A Focus Mode

    Choosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 30 cm (1 ft.) or more, or 70 cm (2 ft. 4 in.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.

  • Page 48: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation value will be displayed. Exposure compensation is not available in mode M (manual).

  • Page 49: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. The voice recording option can also be selected to record sound only. b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow...

  • Page 50: Features

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 106). •...
  • Page 51 d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. •...
  • Page 52 Shooting in the Scene Mode g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. * Other settings can be selected. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •...
  • Page 53 j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the AF lamp (A 26) always lights. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
  • Page 54 Shooting in the Scene Mode m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the AF lamp (A 26) always lights. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
  • Page 55 p Panorama assist Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Off* * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 56 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shoot the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. Press k when shooting is completed. The camera returns to step 2.

  • Page 57: Shooting In Anti-Shake Mode

    Anti-shake Mode Shooting in Anti-shake Mode In anti-shake mode, [Vibration reduction] (A 128) is enabled, and [BSS] is selected for [Continuous] (A 101). In addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1600 depending upon the brightness of the subject, and shutter speed is faster than with A (auto) mode, under the same lighting conditions, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement.

  • Page 58: B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

    High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 59: Psam P, S, A And M Modes

    P, S, A and M modes Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and white balance. Mode Programmed auto (A 46) Shutter-priority auto (A 47) Aperture-priority auto...

  • Page 60: Shooting In P (Programmed Auto)

    Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes Shooting in P (Programmed Auto) Rotate the mode dial to P. Frame the subject, focus, and shoot. At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 105).

  • Page 61: Shooting In S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

    Shooting in S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Rotate the mode dial to S. Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed value between 1/2,000 sec. and 8 sec. Focus and shoot. At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 105).

  • Page 62: Shooting In A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

    M, this effect can be minimized by selecting [On] for [Fixed aperture] (A 109). Aperture can be controlled in the range of f/5.1 to f/7.3. The COOLPIX P5100 has a lens with a focal length of 7.5–26.3 mm and an aperture of f/2.7 to f/5.3. 17 17 17...

  • Page 63: Shooting In M (Manual)

    Shooting in M (Manual) Rotate the mode dial to M. Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting. The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed. At speeds slower than 1/4 sec., the shutter speed indicator turns red (A 47).

  • Page 64: Focus And Shoot

    Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved. Focus and shoot. At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjust focus accordingly (A 105).

  • Page 65: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) (thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Change number f (h)

  • Page 66: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback

    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback Rotate the command dial in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display the thumbnail wheel. The thumbnail wheel is displayed at the right of the monitor. When rotation of the command dial is stopped, the thumbnail in the center will be selected and displayed at the left of the monitor.

  • Page 67: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) (playback zoom) during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

  • Page 68: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX P5100’s editing functions may not be available for pictures shot with non- COOLPIX P5100 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX P5100 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 69: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 70: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 53) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 71: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 72: Adding Black Frame On Pictures: Black Border

    Editing Pictures Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border This function creates copies with [Thin], [Medium], or [Broad] black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with black frame are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 51) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 73: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX P5100 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX P5100.

  • Page 74: Viewing Pictures By Date

    Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures shot on a specified date can be displayed. When d is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures shot on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.

  • Page 75: Selecting A Date In List By Date Mode

    Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode In playback mode, hold down w and rotate the command dial to choose [List by date], and then release w. When w is released, the camera enters list by date mode. Dates for which pictures exist will be listed. Choose the desired date and press k.

  • Page 76: Using Calendar Mode And List By Date Mode

    Viewing Pictures by Date Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Select date Select month (calendar mode only) Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture View calendar or list by date menu Switch to shooting mode Notes on Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode...

  • Page 77: Calendar And List By Date Menus

    Calendar and List by Date Menus Press d in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures shot on the specified date. D-Lighting* Print set Slide show Delete Protect Hide image Small picture* Black border* * During full-frame playback only When d is pressed in the date selection screen (A 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.

  • Page 78: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below. Rotate the mode dial to D. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

  • Page 79: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu [Movie options] and [Auto-focus mode] settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option J TV movie 640P (default setting)
  • Page 80 The Movie Menu Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) I TV movie 640 D Small size 320 M Smaller size 160 N Time-lapse movieP Q Sepia movie 320 R B&W movie 320 * Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows.

  • Page 81: Auto-Focus Mode

    Auto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway (default setting) and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. B Full-time AF To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of [Single AF] is recommended.

  • Page 82: Time-Lapse Movies

    The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Use the multi selector to choose [Movie options] in the movie menu and press k. Choose [Time-lapse movieP] and press k. Choose the interval between shots and press Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
  • Page 83 Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode (A 30), focus mode (A 33), and exposure compensation (A 34) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is shot. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.

  • Page 84: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie option (A 65) selected in shooting mode. Use the zoom control to adjust playback volume.

  • Page 85: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Rotate the mode dial to y. Press d to display the scene menu, use the multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and press k.
  • Page 86 Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Pause indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording Create index* End recording * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player.

  • Page 87: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Press c in the voice recording screen (A 71, step 3). Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press k. The selected sound file will be played back. Select sound file 0 0 1 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 7 1 7 : 3 0 0 0 2 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 0 7 1 8 : 3 0 0 0 3...

  • Page 88: Deleting Sound Files

    Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Index Use the zoom control to adjust audio playback volume. Use the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 89: Copying Voice Recordings

    When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose [Yes] and press k. Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX P5100 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P5100. [No sound file.] Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when c is pressed (A 73, step 1), the message [No sound file.] will be displayed.

  • Page 90: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio- in jack.

  • Page 91: Connecting To A Computer

    Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX P5100 Windows Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/...

  • Page 92: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. Windows Vista/XP When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer]...
  • Page 93 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
  • Page 94 Connecting to a Computer Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV- compatible audio player.

  • Page 95: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 157) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Print pictures one at a time (A 83) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Notes on Power Source •...

  • Page 96: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor.

  • Page 97: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 82), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector JK to choose the desired picture and press k. The command dial can also be used to choose the picture. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 98: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Choose [Start print] and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 82), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 99 Choose [Print selection], [Print all images] or [DPOF printing] and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 100 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in [Print set] (A 87). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose [Start print] and press k. Choose [Cancel] and press k to return to the print menu.

  • Page 101: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 157). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 102: Date Imprint

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose [Date] and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose [Info] and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 103: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of P, S, A, and M modes, and high-sensitivity menu of high- sensitivity shooting mode, contain the following options. Image quality Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. 1, 3 Image size Choose the image size of recorded pictures.

  • Page 104: Displaying The Shooting Menu And High-Sensitivity Menu

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Converter Adjust settings for converter lenses (available separately from Nikon). User setting Store button and shooting menu settings in two separate user setting banks. Reset user setting Restore user settings to their default values. Distortion control Correct the distortion.

  • Page 105: Image Quality

    q Image Quality Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Fine Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1:4), suitable for enlargement or high- quality prints.

  • Page 106: Image Size

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu r Image Size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,”...
  • Page 107 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory, and on a 256-MB memory card, at each combination of image quality (A 91) and image size (A 92) settings. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).

  • Page 108: F Optimize Image

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu F Optimize Image Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene. Normal (default setting) Recommended in most situations. Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer.
  • Page 109 Customizing Image Enhancement Options: [Custom] Select [Custom] to make separate adjustments to the following options. Contrast Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. The default setting is [Auto].
  • Page 110 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting in Black-and-White: [Black-and-White] When [Black-and-white] is selected, the options described below are available. Choose [Standard] to shoot in basic black-and-white, or [Custom] to manually adjust contrast, sharpening, and filter effects. When the [B&W + color] option is enabled (w), one black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are recorded simultaneously.

  • Page 111: B White Balance

    B White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 112: Preset Manual

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 113: E Iso Sensitivity

    E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 114: G Metering

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame.

  • Page 115: C Continuous

    C Continuous Capture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector (BSS). When [Continuous], [BSS], or [Multi-shot 16] is selected, the flash will be disabled. At settings other than [Intvl timer shooting], focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.
  • Page 116 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Note on Best Shot Selector BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Note on Continuous Flash When [Continuous flash] is selected for [Continuous], turning on the Speedlight will change the option to [Single].

  • Page 117: Interval Timer Photography

    Interval Timer Photography Pictures are shot automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. Use the multi selector to choose [Intvl timer shooting] in the continuous menu, and press Choose interval between shots and press k. Press d.

  • Page 118: H Auto Bracketing

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu H Auto Bracketing Auto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount over a series of pictures, “bracketing” the exposure value selected by the camera or with exposure compensation. Use in situations in which it is difficult to guess the correct exposure.

  • Page 119: G Af Area Mode

    G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is effect, the camera will focus on the 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 →...

  • Page 120: Shooting With Face-Priority

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. Shooting with Face-Priority When [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode], or the [Portrait] scene mode or [Night portrait] scene mode is selected during shooting, the face-priority function will be applied.

  • Page 121: I Auto-Focus Mode

    Face-Priority • When [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode], the setting will automatically switch to [Auto] if no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in [Portrait] or [Night portrait] scene mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

  • Page 122: J Flash Exp. Comp

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu J Flash Exp. Comp. Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output by ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. When the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600, or SB-800 flash unit (available separately from Nikon) (A 139) is mounted on the camera, flash output for the flash (available separately from Nikon) is adjusted.

  • Page 123: L Fixed Aperture

    L Fixed Aperture Choose whether aperture varies with zoom position. In A and M modes, aperture is kept as close as possible to selected f-number. To prevent selected f-number from exceeding exposure range at new zoom position, set aperture to around f/5.1–f/7.3. Off (default setting) Aperture varies with zoom position.

  • Page 124: N Converter

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu N Converter This option is for use with the Step-down Ring Adapter UR-E20 (available separately from Nikon) to attach the converter lenses (available separately from Nikon) listed below. For more information, see “Attaching Converter Lenses” (A 138) of this manual or the documentation provided with the converter lens.

  • Page 125: O User Setting

    Notes on Converter • Be sure to select the appropriate option when using a converter lens. Select [None] when no converter lens is attached. • At settings other than [None], the built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. [Continuous flash] cannot be used.

  • Page 126: P Reset User Setting

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu P Reset User Setting Choose [Yes] to restore all settings in the selected user setting bank to their default values. For further information on settings that can be stored in user setting banks, see [User setting] (A 111). Q Distortion Control Specify whether or not the distortion is corrected.
  • Page 127 Focus mode [B Infinity] is not available when [Continuous] is set to [Continuous flash]. If [Continuous] is set to [Continuous flash] while focus mode is set to [B Infinity], the focus mode setting automatically switches to [A Autofocus]. When [Face priority] is selected for [AF area mode], setting focus mode to [B Infinity] changes [AF area mode] to [Auto].
  • Page 128 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Converter Selecting [Wide-angle converter] or [Telephoto converter] for [Converter] changes the flash mode to W. Distortion control When [Distortion control] is set to [On], [Continuous] is automatically set to [Single] and [Auto bracketing] is set to [Off]. When the [Distortion control] option is disabled, the [Continuous] and [Auto bracketing] settings will be restored.

  • Page 129: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Copy current picture with enhanced details in shadows. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 130: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: print set (A 87), delete (A 118), • Setup menu: Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures.

  • Page 131: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to choose [Start] and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose [Frame intvl], select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing [Start].

  • Page 132: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 116). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

  • Page 133: Copy

    h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

  • Page 134: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Brightness Adjust monitor brightness.

  • Page 135: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu Rotate the mode dial to z. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 10). • To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode. a Menus Switch the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Text labels for menus are displayed in list format.

  • Page 136: Welcome Screen

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Disable welcome (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.

  • Page 137: Date

    d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See steps 6 and 7 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 19), for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from [Time zone] options.
  • Page 138 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press the multi selector K. The new city time zone menu is displayed. Choose the travel destination time zone and press k. The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
  • Page 139 Time Zones (A 18) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 18, 123). GMT +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8 Seattle, Vancouver...

  • Page 140: Brightness

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is [3]. f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 88). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
  • Page 141 Date Counter Pictures shot while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.

  • Page 142: Vibration Reduction

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. Vibration reduction is enabled in anti-shake mode (A 43) regardless of the option selected for [Vibration reduction].

  • Page 143: Af Assist

    h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically. Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor. u Digital Zoom Use this setting to control digital zoom operation.

  • Page 144: Sound Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound on or off. When [On] (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.

  • Page 145: Format Memory/M Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P5100, format them with this camera.

  • Page 146: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose [NTSC] or [PAL].

  • Page 147: Reset All

    p Reset All When [Reset] is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 30) Self-timer (A 32) Focus mode (A 33) Exposure compensation (A 34) Scene Mode Option Scene mode (A 35) Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 65)
  • Page 148 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Option ISO sensitivity (A 99) Fixed range auto (A 99) Metering (A 100) Continuous (A 101) Interval timer photography (A 103) Auto bracketing (A 104) AF area mode (A 105) Auto-focus mode (A 107) Flash exp.

  • Page 149: Firmware Version

    Shooting menu: preset white balance value measured using [Preset manual] (A 98) Setup menu: [Date] (A 123), [Date counter] (A 127), [Language] (A 132), and [Video mode] (A 132) r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Default value Default COOLPIX P5100 Ver.X.X Back...

  • Page 150: Technical Notes

    Converters and Adapter Rings Do not attach lens hoods or filters to the converter lens or adapter ring, as they may cause shading around the edges of pictures shot with the COOLPIX P5100. Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-62A (connects as shown) Ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 151: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P5100. SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must support memory card specifications.

  • Page 152: Attaching Converter Lenses

    Optional Accessories Attaching Converter Lenses Attach the Wide-angle Converter WC-E67 and Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED (available separately from Nikon) as described below (the illustrations show the WC-E67). See the converter instruction manual for details. Remove the lens ring. Turn the camera off and remove the lens ring as shown at right.

  • Page 153: Using Optional Speedlights

    Using Optional Speedlights The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with a safety lock, allowing Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 (available separately from Nikon) to be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. Use Speedlights for indirect lighting or when additional lighting is required.

  • Page 154: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice memos, voice recordings Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Small copies (voice memo attachment included)

  • Page 155: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 156: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 32, 129) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard: The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A 14). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance.

  • Page 157: Cleaning

    Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints Lens/ or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a viewfinder...

  • Page 158: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Warning! Battery exhausted. Warning!! Please wait for the camera to finish recording. Memory card is write protected.
  • Page 159 Display Error occurred while recording picture. Image cannot be saved. Camera has run out of file numbers. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Cannot copy picture. Camera has run out of file Sound file cannot be numbers. saved. Pictures cannot be Image can not be modified using the D- modified.
  • Page 160 The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed. File not created with View file on computer or COOLPIX P5100. other device. • Date and time are not set for pictures to be displayed in calendar mode or list by date mode.
  • Page 161 Display USB cable disconnected Communications error during transfer or printing. System error Q Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Running out of ink or Printer error. printer error. Check printer status. Specified size of paper is Printer error: check not loaded in printer.

  • Page 162: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank.
  • Page 163 Problem Date not appearing on pictures even when [Date imprint] is enabled. Camera settings reset. Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again.
  • Page 164 Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are blurred. Bright specks appear in pictures shot with flash. Built-in flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. [Image size] not available. Cause/Solution • Use flash. • Use anti-shake mode. •...
  • Page 165 Problem No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction).
  • Page 166 Troubleshooting Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cannot record voice memo. Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, small picture, or black border options. Pictures not displayed on television. Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected. Cause/Solution •...
  • Page 167 Problem Pictures to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera, or the printer automatically selects the page size.

  • Page 168: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection AF-assist illumination Viewfinder Frame coverage Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage...
  • Page 169 ISO sensitivity ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, Auto (auto gain (Standard output sensitivity) from ISO 64 to 800), Fixed range auto (100, 200, 400) Exposure 256-segment matrix, center-weighted spot, spot AF area (with Metering support for 99 focus areas) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter- priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure...

  • Page 170: Battery Charger Mh

    Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Battery Charger MH-61 Rated input Rated capacity Rated output Supported battery Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.

  • Page 171: Supported Standards

    Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 172: A Anti-Shake Mode

    Index Symbols a Anti-shake mode 43 A (aperture-priority auto) 45, 48 k (apply selection) button 5 E Audio playback mode 73 A Auto mode 22–29 B Calendar mode 60 l (delete) button 9, 28 c (D-Lighting) 55 o (exposure compensation) 34 w (FUNC) button 5, 9 j Help 4, 11 B High-sensitivity shooting mode 44...
  • Page 173 Digital print order format 87–88, 157 Digital zoom 129 Distortion control 112 D-Lighting 55 DPOF 157 DSCN 140 Dusk/dawn (i) 38 Error messages 144–147 Exif version 2.2 157 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 140 File names 140 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show (m) 40 Firmware version 135 Fixed aperture 109 Flash 30, 133...
  • Page 174 Index Night landscape (j) 39 Night portrait (e) 37 Noise reduction 109 Optimize image 94 Panorama 41–42 Panorama assist (p) 41 Party/indoor (f) 37 PictBridge 81–87, 157 Playback 28, 51–57 full-frame 28, 29 menu 115–119 mode 9, 28, 29 thumbnail 51 zoom 53 Playback menu 115–119 Portrait (b) 36...
  • Page 175 White balance 97 Wide 4, 25 Wide-angle converter 110 Zoom 25 indicator 6 playback 53 Zoom control 4, 25, 33, 70, 73, 83 Index...
  • Page 176 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan YP7G01000101(11) 6MA30611--...

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