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Nikon COOLPIX P500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI, PSO0 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 High-definition movies with sound can be recorded. • A memory card is required when recording movies. Insert the memory card into the camera (_2d). • The maximum movie length for a single movie is 4 GB or 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card (_1.66).
  • Page 3 Notes on Movie Recording • A memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended (_314), If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly, • Using a digital zoom causes image quality to deteriorate, If you start...
  • Page 4 Functions Available in Movie Recording • The focus mode, exposure compensation, and Optimize image and White balance settings shooting menu are also applied when recording movies, Confirm settings before starting movie recording, • When the shooting mode is P, S, A, M or U, the Metering (_93) setting is also applied...
  • Page 5 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. The portions of the movie recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8-1/2 of normal playback speed, speed speed.
  • Page 6 Notes on HS Movie • Footage recorded for slow motion or fast motion playback is not recorded with sound. • Vibration reduction cannot be used for movies that are recorded while the movie mode switch rotated to HS. Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance...
  • Page 7 Capturing Still Pictures While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved asa still picture ..............Movie recording continues while the still picture is being saved. • A still picture can be saved when r_ is displayed at the top left of the monitor.
  • Page 8 Using the Movie Menu Tile options below carl be set in tile movie menu. Movie 0ptions _[_]164 Options can be selected for the movie that is recorded when the movie mode switch is rotated to HD. HS movie options [_[_]165 Options can be selected for the movie that is recorded when the movie mode switch is rotated to HS.
  • Page 9 Movie Options Display the shooting screen -_ MENU -_ _ (Movie menu) (_163) -_ Movie options Options can be selected for the movie that is recorded when the movie mode switch is rotated to HD. The higher the resolution and bitrate, the higher the picture quality;...
  • Page 10 HS Movie Options Display the shooting screen -_ MENU _ _ (Movie menu) ([_J163) -_ HS movie options Options can be selected for the movie that is shot when the movie mode switch rotated to HS (high speed). Option Description 1/8-sbeea slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.
  • Page 11 Maximum Movie Length Option Memory card (4GB)* _[_] HD 1080p_(1920xl 080) (default setting) 35 rain HD 1080pW(1920x1080) 40 rain 7"_] : H_72Op"( 1280x 720)SSmin i/_. iFrame 540 (960x540) 1Stain VGA (640x480) 2 h3Omin All figures are approximate, The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory ca rd and the bitrates at which the movie was recorded.
  • Page 12 Electronic Display the shooting screen -_ MENU -_ _ (Movie menu) (_163) -_ Electronic VR Set electronic VR when recording movies with the movie mode switch rotated :_P2n--L: Description .,D On ] Reduces the effects of camera shake in movie modes. (deLault settingLl Electronic VR is not enabled.
  • Page 13 In full-frame playback mode (_34), movies can be recognized by a movie options icon (_164). To play a movie, press the _) button. Use the zoom control T or W during playback to adjust the volume. Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the movie.
  • Page 14 Editing Movies Tile desired portions of a recorded movie carl be saved asa separate file (except for movies recorded with ,S_'m_ i Frame 540 (960x540)). Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ([_168).
  • Page 15 _1_ Notes on Editing Movies • Once a movie is created through edidng, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie, To extract another range, select and edit the original movie. • Becausetheedited movies are extracted in 1 second units, theymayvaryslightlyfrom theset start point and end point.
  • Page 16 Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to enjoy recorded movies in the high-definition quality.
  • Page 17 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the documentation provided with your television for detaiEs. Hold down the_ button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded _llll_ pictures are displayed on the tdevision. /_2/1 •...
  • Page 18 Use tile supplied ViewNX 2 CIF) and install tile following software on tile computer. For more information on installing the software, refer to the QIJickStortGIJid__. • ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature "Nikon Transfer 2" to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed.
  • Page 19 _1_ Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer, use a battery with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, • When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default...
  • Page 20 File or] the Devices and Printers • P500 screen. • Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2. • Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import...
  • Page 21 When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (_177). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn offthe camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
  • Page 22 File menu. For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu. Panorama Creation with...
  • Page 23 • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may sta rt. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose charging the battery, exit the application.
  • Page 24 Users of PictBridge<ompatible (_233) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures Below to print pictures. €onnect the camera to the pdnter Print pictures one at a Lime Print multiple pictures ([_] 182) ([_j_181) €Om",eiii...
  • Page 25 Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn offthe camera. Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USBcable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
  • Page 26 Printing Pictures at a Time After connecting the c:amera to the printer c:orrectly (_180), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the _) button. • picturescan also be chosen by rotating the command dial.
  • Page 27 Choose the desired paper size and press the _) button. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Start print and press the _) button. Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
  • Page 28 Choose the desired paper size and press button. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images DPOF printing and press the _) button. Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of gg) and number of copies (up to nine per picture).
  • Page 29 Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the _) button to start printing. •...
  • Page 30 The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the Welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on, Time zone and date [_188 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings [_J191 Set the image review, the monitor brightness, and the framing grid and histogram display...
  • Page 31 Reset file numbering [_202 Reset the file numbering. Blinkwarning [_[_203 Choose whether or not to detect bEinking eyes when shooting pictures using face priority. Reset all _205 Restore camera settings to default vaEues. Firmware version 1_]208 Display the camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu...
  • Page 32 Press b" or the button. • The setup menu items can now be selected. • Use the multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (_12). • To exit the setup menu, press the MENU button or press • and switch to another tab.
  • Page 33 Time Zone and Date Press the MENU button "_ V (Setup menu) (_186) -_' Time zone and date Set the camera's internal clock. Date and time Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. •...
  • Page 34 Press i_. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press _ or i_ to choose the travel destination (Time zone). Time difference • The time difference between home and the travel destination is displayed. • When using the camera in an area where daylight saving...
  • Page 35 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date and time. UTC +_-_'r"? Location UTC +/- '_"°_"_catio_ Madrid, Paris, Berlin Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Alaska, Anchorage Kuwait, Manama...
  • Page 36 Monitor Settings Press the MENUbutton "_ V (Setup nqenu) (_186) -'_ Monitor settings Change tile settings for the options below. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed on the monitor immediatdy after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode.
  • Page 37 Print Date Press the MENUbutton "_ V (Setup menu) (_186) -'_ Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time (_136).
  • Page 38 Vibration Reduction Press the MENU button _ V (Setup menu) (_186) _ Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures. Correct blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter...
  • Page 39 Notes on Vibration Reduction It may take a few seconds to activate vibration reduction after the power is turned on or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting, Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed...
  • Page 40 Motion Detection Press the MENU button -_ V (Setup menu) (_186) -_ Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. e_ Auto When the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects.
  • Page 41 AF Assist Press the MENU button -)' V (Setup menu) (_186) -)' AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when lighting is dim. Auto (default Setting) AF-assist illuminator turns on automatically when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 6.0 m (19 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position...
  • Page 42 Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in tothe maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at T (00 triggers the digital zoom (_31). crop Limit zoom magnification up to the position of #-h during still picture shooting.
  • Page 43 Assign Side Zoom Control Press the MENU button "_ V (Setup menu) (_186) -'_ Assign side zoom control Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is used. Zoom (default Setting) When shooting, use the side zoom control (_31) to adjust the zoom.
  • Page 44 Sound Settings Press the MENUbutton -_ V (Setup menu) (_186) -_ Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn the beep and start-up sounds On (default setting) or Off. The beep sounds once when the settings are completed successfully, twice when...
  • Page 45 Format Memory/Format Card Press the MENUbutton ") V (Setup menu) (_186) -') Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures...
  • Page 46 Language Press the MENU button ") V (Setup menu) (_186) -') Language Choose one of 26 languages for displaying the camera menus and messages. (_e._tina Czech Magyar Hungarian TQrk£e Turkish -D-a'n_'k ..Danish _Ne_d_ e'r]an_s "D"u'i'c"h ........... y Kpai'H c'b_""U"k'r'a"i"n"i"a"r/ ......
  • Page 47 Charge by Computer computer Press the MENUbutton -)' V (Setup menu) (_186) -)' Charge Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camerais connected to a computer viathe USB cable (_178). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected...
  • Page 48 Blink Warning Press the MENU button -_ V (Setup menu) (_186) -_ Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face priority (_97) in the following shooting modes. • In the following scene modes: [] (Night portrait) (_49), Scene auto selector (_46) and Portrait (_51)
  • Page 49 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen Tile following operations carl be perforated when tile Did someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, tile screen automatically returns to tile shooting screen. Description Zoom in to the face for which blinking T (R) Rotate the zoom control toward T (q).
  • Page 50 Reset All Press the MENU button -')' V (Setup menu) (_186) -')' Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values. Pop-up Menu Shooting in the Scene Mode _,u_w_,,_o_o_o_ow.._ .._o_o_o,_ Default value Scene menu (_45) Scene auto selector Hue adjustment...
  • Page 51 Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu Option _"_ 'u°e _ Image quality ([Z]83) Normal Image size ([_]84) 1_ (4000x3000) Optimize image ([Z]87) Normal Contrast: Auto Custom in Optimize image ([_[[]88) Image sharpening: Auto Saturation: Auto Custom of Black:and:white in Optimize image Image sharpening: Auto ([Z389) Monochrome...
  • Page 52 Movie Menu Option _°!?'_'_IB e_a_lt va I--ue Movie options (_[_]164) HE) lOBOp_l_ (1920×10B0) HS movie options ([_] 165) 240 fps Open with HS footage ([_[_ 165) Autofocus mode ([_[_166) Single AF Electronic VR ([_j_]167) Wind noise reduction (_167) Setup Menu Default value Option qone...
  • Page 53 Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (_215) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from the lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card. If Reset all is performed after all pictures are deleted from the internal memory or memory card (_35), the file numbers for the next shot pictures start from "0001 :'...
  • Page 54 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. _1_ Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity, _1_ Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 55 Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking...
  • Page 56 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 Lens/ is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove viewfinder fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the...
  • Page 57 • images on the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon authorized service representative.
  • Page 58 Rechargeable R echargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL51 battery charging adapter , Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 1'2 Battery charger i Battery Charger MH-612 AC Adapter EH-62A (connect as shown) | z) ACadapter Before closing the batter _-chamber/memory card slot cover, fully insert the power connector cord into the slot in the battery chamber.
  • Page 59 Approved Memory Cards Tile following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved use in this camera. • When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recom mended.
  • Page 60 • A folder for storing files is automatically created using the following naming convention: "Folder number + NIKON" (e.g.,"100NIKON"). If there are 200 files in a folder; a new folder is created. (For example, the folder name following "IOONIKON"...
  • Page 61 • When image files or voice files are copied between the internal memory and a memory card (_144), the file naming conventions are as follows: Files copied using Selected images are copied to the current folder (or to the folder used for subsequent pictures), where they are assigned file numbers in ascending order following the largest file number in memory.
  • Page 62 If the error persists even after remove the lens cap, and lens error occurred, the camera is turned off and then on turn the camera again, contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative. Clock not set. Bet date and time. (blinks) 18, 20 Battery exhausted.
  • Page 63 Solution Display Description i214 Use an approved card, This card cannot be used. Check that connectors are clean. Error accessing memory card. Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. This card cannot be read, All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted.
  • Page 64 Display Description" Solution Unable to create panorama, Easy panorama shooting may not be available in the following situations. Unable to create When shooting has not finished panorama, Pan the Cannot perform easy after a certain period of time camera in one direction When the camera movement )anorama...
  • Page 65 Solution Display Description File contains no image File cannot be viewed on this camera. data, File not created with View file using the computer or any COOLPIX PSO0. other device which was used to create or edit this file. This file cannot be played back, The picture...
  • Page 66 Turn off camera, remove and teinsert Error has occurred battery, and turn on camera, if the System error camera's internal error persists, contact retailer or Nikon authorized service circuitry. representative. Check printer. After solving Printer error: check Printer error problem, select Resume...
  • Page 67 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 tile page numbers in tile right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply __oT_'u ....
  • Page 68 Problem _I Cause/Solution Ambient lighting too bright: use viewfinder or move to Monitor is hard to darker location, read. Adjust monitor brightness. Monitor is dirty, Clean monitor. The viewfinder is Adjust diopter adjustment control. 16, 30 hard to read. You cannot switch the display in the following situations:...
  • Page 69 Data already recorded is not affected. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retaileror Nikon-authorized service representative. Shooting "2'!w_°°l_"_ol_lem_-':?_?_?_?_?_Ca...
  • Page 70 Problem _I _"i Cause/Solution Use flash, Use vibration reduction or motion detection. 193, 195 Pictures are Use BSS (Best Shot Selector). blurred. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the serf timer for better results). Bright specks appear in pictures Flash is reflecting off particles...
  • Page 71 _iem°!_ ..Cause/Solution fill Ring shaped When the subject is backlit or when shooting with an rainbow colored extremely bright light source in the display, such as in bands are seen on sunlight, ring shaped or rainbow colored bands mayappear the screen or the on the image.
  • Page 72 Cannot set or use Continuous _Anotherfunctonthat ssetnow srestr_e.q_ntinuous __..,. Exposure _setting or Exposure bracketing. 11¢4 bracketing. Cannot _Another funct on that s set now s restrictir/g Optimize __..,_ Optlrnlzelmage. lir'nage. _104 Playback Problem _2"_--_CauselSolution File was overwritten or renamed by computer or another make or model of camera.
  • Page 73 Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatkall For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX The PictBridge...
  • Page 74 Nikon COOLPIX PS00 Digital Camera ompact d,g,ta camera Effe 12.1 million ? 1/2.3-in. type CM©S; approx. 12.75 million total pixds !i/{i_ii_iiiiii!!i!i!li!iiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiil!iiii_,i _,i _,i_li,_,iiii,_,_,i_,_liiiiiii/i_;i_i_iiiiii!iiiiiiiiil_iiii!i!ii! 36x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens !iil_iiiiiiii!t/!i_Hiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iii!!t!i_!_i!il i_i_l_l_i_ii_i!iii!!(i!iiiiiiiiii_(_l_Hiiiiiiiiiii 4.0-144mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5-810 mm...
  • Page 75 12 M 4000x3000 3264x2448 2592×1944 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 1024×768 640x480 3984x2656 16:g(gM) 3968x2232 16:g(2M) 1920x1080 2992×2992 • ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800) • H igh ISO sensitivity auto (ISO 160 to 1600) •...
  • Page 76 Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter Auto mode, scene mode • 1/1500 to 2 s • 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) PorSmode • 1/1500 to 2 s • 1/1500 to 1/2 s (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 3200) A or M mode •...
  • Page 77 Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz), excluding plug adapter For Argentina: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz) Specifications • Nikon will not be hdd liable for any errors this manual may contain, " The appearance of this product...
  • Page 78 Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed at a digital photo lab or with a household printer from print orders stored on the memory card.
  • Page 79 S_/mbols Assign side zoom control &IiI_II=L 64 Audio/video cable 171 Audio/video-in jack 171 A Aperture-priority auto mode 69, 73 Auto 36 _) (apply selection) button Auto mode 28 I_1 Auto mode 28 Auto off 199 Backlighting Auto sort menu 131 D_! Continuous shooting mode button...
  • Page 80 Daylight saving time 2 4, 189 Delete 35, 143, 170 HDM1171, Digital zoom 31,197 HDMI device control 201 Diopter adjustment control 30 HDMI mini connector D-Lighting Hide image 141 DPOF printing 184 HS movie 160, 161,165 DSCN HS movie options DuslVdawn iii 54 Identifier...
  • Page 81 Museum Recording slow motion movies Red-eye reduction 36, 196 Remove from favorites Night landscape Reset all 205 Night portrait Nikon Transfer 2 173 Reset file numbering Resetting saved settings Number of exposures remaining 28, 85 Rotate image 141 RSCN 215...
  • Page 82 Switching between tabs 1 3 Tele 31 Television Thumbnail playback Time difference Time zone 190 Time zone and date 24, 188 TV settings 201 USB cable 174, 180, 213 USB/audio/video output connector 171, 174, 180 User setting mode 108 Vibration reduction Video output View/hide...
  • Page 83 Nikon 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. NIKON CORPORATION FX1B03(11) 6MMO0111-03 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...