Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto P510 del fabbricante Nikon
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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS Genera l Camera Se tup Refe.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for pur chasing the Nik on COOLPIX P510 dig ital camera. Before using the camera, please read th e i nformation in “F or Y our Safety” ( A vi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manu al.
iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t aw ay, see “The B asics o f Sho oting and Playbac k” ( A 17). To learn about the parts of the camera and b asic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” ( A 1).
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.
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vi Introduction For Y ou r S af e 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 ins tructions where all th ose who use the product wi ll read them.
vii For Your Safety Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak , overhe at, 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 For Your Safety Introduction • Do not use with travel converters or adapters de signed to conver t from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC inverters. F ailure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overhea ting or fire .
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 T HESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.
x Notices Introduction Notice for Customers i n the State o f 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 T able of Co ntents Introduction ......... ............... .............. ............ ............... .............. ............ ............... ......... ... .............. ...... ii Read This First ............................. ...
xii Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction Shooting F eatures ... ............... .............. ............ ............... .............. ............ ............... .......... .. ............ 39 A (Auto ) Mode ........................... .....
xiii T abl e of Contents Introduction Recording and Pla ying Back Movies ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... ............ ..... 95 Recording Movies ............................. ...............................
xiv Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction Editing Movies.................................... ....................................... ................................. ..... ............. E 31 Extracting Only the Desired P ortions of the Movie ....
xv T abl e of Contents Introduction The Setup Menu ................................ ................................. ................................. ............... ......... E 74 Wel come Screen ............ ...................... ................
xvi Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction T echnical Notes and Index .............. .............. ............... ............ .............. ............... ............ ...... ... F 1 Caring for the Products ....................................
1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of ea ch part and the basic came ra operations. Parts of the Camera ...............
2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Ca me ra Bo dy 2 1 4 14 15 16 11 10 91 2 78 13 3 5 6 Flash r aised 1 Eyelet f or camera strap ................. ............... 7 2 Pow er s wi t ch / po we r - on l am p .
3 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 3 1 91 1 10 13 12 14 15 2 4 5 8 7 6 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 Side zoom control.............. ...................... . 109 f : Wide ......................... ...................... .... 31 g : T ele.
4 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 28 Zoom contro l Rotate towar d g ( i ) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate towar d f ( h ) (wide-angle position) to zoom out.
5 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Playback Mode x (monitor) button Switch the monitor display. 16 s (display) button Switch the information displayed on the monitor. 15 Side zoom control Use the functio n assigned with Assign side zoom control .
6 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions.
7 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
8 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The M oni tor • The information that is displayed on th e monitor during shootin g and playback changes depending on the camera’ s settings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the informat ion on the monitor ( A 15).
9 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 28, 29 2 Fo cus mode........................ .................. ............73 3 Zoom indicator ......... ...................... ....
10 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode 1 j is displayed when the shooting mode A , y , j , c , W , u or j is selected. 2 A histogram is a graph showing the distribut ion of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right.
11 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.
12 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pre ssing up ( H ), down ( I ), left ( J ) or right ( K ) on the rotary multi sele ctor, or pressing the k button.
13 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When t he d button is pressed while the s hooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mo de i s displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be change d.
14 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items C Note on the Comman d Dial Operation W hen Menus are D isplayed Rotating the command dial whe n menus are disp laye d allows you to change the setting values of a selected it em.
15 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations S witching the Information on the Monitor ( s button) To switch th e informat ion displayed on the monitor during shoot ing and playback, press the s (display) button . *S e e A 10 for more infor mation on hi stogram and shooting information.
16 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching the Monitor Display ( x button) Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the moni tor and viewfinder.
17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .......... ............... ............... ............. ............... ................ . 18 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ...
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Insert the Batt ery 1 Open the batter y-chamber/memor y card slot cover .
19 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 25) and be sure that t he power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Char ge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapter* is inc luded with your camera, at tach the plug adapt er to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is secur ely held in place.
21 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.
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 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 cover . • Be sure to turn of f the camera befor e opening the cover .
23 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 that the power- on lamp and the monitor a re off.
24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time , see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” ( A 26).
25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera O n and Off • When the ca mera is turned on, the power- on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the pow er-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).
26 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.
27 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 6 Press H or I to choose Ye s and press the k button . • After finishing the setting , th e lens extends slightly and the shooting scre en is displayed.
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select 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 .
29 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Note on the F lash When the fl ash is low ered , the fl ash setting is fixed at off and W i s display ed at the to p of the monit or .
30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair , strap a nd other obje cts away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. 2 Frame the picture . • Point the camera at the subject.
31 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).
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press the shut ter-release button halfway, the came ra sets the focus and exposure (shutter spe ed and aperture value).
33 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of ex posures remain ing or the in dicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved .
34 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to vi ew previous or next images.
35 Step 5 Play Back Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Changing How Images Are Displa yed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by ro tating the zoo m control tow ard f ( h )/ g ( i ). Playback Zo om • To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f ( h )/ g ( i ) or rotate the command dial.
36 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Unw anted I mages 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.
37 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 selection, pre ss I to remove y .
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39 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available w hen using shooting mode.
40 Shooting Features Shooting Features A ( Aut o) Mo de 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. • When the camera detects the main subje ct, it focuses on that s ubject (Target finding AF) .
41 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to S cenes) 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.
42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ ( A 65) vary with scene mode.
43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and citysca pes. Pr ess the d button t o select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape . • Noise reduction burst : This enables yo u to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise.
44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subjec t, throwing features or details into sh adow. Pr ess the d button to set HDR (high dynami c range) compositing using the HDR setting.
45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Notes on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector and Its Shooting Operation • When the sh ooting mode icon is e or h , the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a close-up pictur e of one to two persons.
46 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” ( A 85) for more information). • After the skin soft ening feature makes facial skin to nes softer, t he camera records t he image ( A 54).
47 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while mainta ining the mood of the background. Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is dis played when e Night port rait scene mode is selected.
48 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in pa rties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor ba ckground lighting. • The camera focuses at the cent er area of the frame .
49 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M k Close-up Use this mode to pho tograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close ran ge. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when k Close-up scene mode is sele cted.
50 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M u Food Use this mode when taking pictur es of food. • The focus mode ( A 72) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera auto matically zo oms to the cl osest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.
51 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictur es When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may n ot be printed depen ding on the printer se ttings. Additionally, printing may not be available dep ending on the printer.
52 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M O Pet portrait Use this mode for shoot ing pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single : One picture is captured at a time.
53 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on 3D Photography The camera may be unable to take a second pi ctur e or save pictures taken, depending on a variety of factors, for example, shooting a moving subj ect or a scene with low light or low contrast conditions.
54 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, the ca mera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and proces ses the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.
55 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the nine special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special eff ects menu.
56 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features B Special Effects Mode Settings When Movie options ( A 99) is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480 ) , Soft , Nostalgic sepia or Painting cannot be selected. C More Information See “Note on th e Command Dia l Oper ation When Menus are D isplayed” ( A 14) for more information.
57 Shooting Features j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure fo r Shooting) Pictures can be shot with gr eater c ontrol b y settin g the shooting menu ( A 60) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manua lly according to shooting conditions and requirements.
58 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Adjusting the Shutter S peed Adjusting the Aperture V alue C Aperture and Zoo m The aperture v alue (f-numbe r) indicates the lens brightnes s.
59 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features j (Programmed auto) ( E 10) Use for automatic cont rol of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial during shooting (“flexible program”).
60 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Changing j , k , l , m Modes • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 65) for more information on flash mode ( A 66), self-timer ( A 69)/smile timer ( A 70), focus mode ( A 72) and exposu re compe nsation ( A 74).
61 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features White balance 1 Adjust colors in the imag e closer to the colors as they appear to the eye.
62 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features 1 The setting menu can also be disp layed by pressing the w (FUNC) button during shooting. Select the Fn button function in the se tup menu ( A 108 ), and then a ssign a setting menu to be displayed when the w (FUNC) button is pressed.
63 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).
64 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).
65 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ), or K ( o ) while shooting to operate the following functions. Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
66 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the F lash (Flash Modes) Y ou can sho ot pictures with a flash by raisin g the flash. Y ou can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions . 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.
67 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features B Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. C Effective Range of the Fla sh The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft 8 in.
68 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 65) and “List of the Default Settings” ( A 75) for more information. • This feature may not be used in combin ation with certain features.
69 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and r educing the vibration when the shutter-r elease button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a t ripod is recommended.
70 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and au tomatically releases the shutter even if you don’t press the shutter-re lease button.
71 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 “Using Face Detection“ ( A 85) for more infor mation.
72 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the de sired sc ene. 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.
73 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Note on Shooting with the Flash When shooting with D (macro close-up) or E (manual focus), the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at dista nces of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.
74 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compen sation) By adjus ting exp osure co mpensa tion when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press K ( o exposure compensation) on the multi selector.
75 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Exposure Compensation Value • The changed exp osure compensati on value applie d in j , k or l mode is saved in the camer a's memory even after the camer a is turned of f.
76 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features The default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 The setting cannot be changed. 2 Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is se t to Off , and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is se t to other than Off .
77 Shooting Features Changing the Image Quality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Available Image Qu ality Lower compr ession ratios result in higher qu alit y pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
78 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features Available Image Si ze Y ou can set the image size (amount of pixels) f or pictures recorded. The larger the i mage, the larger th e size at whi ch it can be p rinted or disp layed without becoming noticeably “ grainy , ” limiti ng the number of pictures that can be recorded.
79 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features C Number of Exposure s Remaining The followin g table lists the approxima te number of pi ctures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size ( A 78) and Image quality ( A 77) settings.
80 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Cannot Be U sed Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restri cted fun ction Setting Descriptio n Flash mode Focus mode ( A 72) When B (infinity) is selected for s hooting, the flash is not availa ble.
81 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shooting Features White balance Picture Contr ol ( A 60) When Monochrome is selected fo r shooting, White balance is fixed at Auto (normal) . Picture Control Active D-Lighting ( A 62) When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be adjusted.
82 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultan eously Shooting Features B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom cannot be us ed with certain s hooting modes. • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, selectab le options for AF area m ode or metering mod e are restricted ( E 82).
83 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shooting Features The Control Range of the Shutter Spee d ( j , k , l , m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, th e control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.
84 Shooting Features F ocusing on Subjec t The focus area or focus range for adju sting focus varies depending on t he shooting mode and focus mode ( A 72). • In j , k , l , m or M mode, an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode ( A 61) in the shooting menu.
85 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the following shooting mo des, the camera uses face 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.
86 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode ( A 61) is set to Center in j , k , l , m or M mode, use focus lock as described below.
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88 Playback Features Playback Features F eatures A vailable in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configu re the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab ( A 13).
89 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Playback Features 1 This function is used to edit the cu rrently selected imag e and save it as a separate file fro m the original file. Note, howeve r, that the f ollow ing pictures cannot be edited.
90 Playback Features Connecting the Camera to a T V , Computer , or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movie s 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.
91 Playback Features Using V iewNX 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 ViewNX 2 Installer CD.
92 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to ope n 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).
93 Using ViewNX 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 method s: • Direct USB connection : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the cam era.
94 Using View NX 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 ).
95 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( D movie-record) button. In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 840 84 0 25m 0s 25 m 0 s 840 25m 0s 1/125 1/ 125 1/125 F5.
96 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.
97 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes on Movie Rec ording • When saving a movie onto a memor y card, a memory card with an SD spee d class of Class 6 or higher is re commended ( A 23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movi e recording may end unexpe ctedly.
98 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Maximum Movie L ength All figur es are a pproxim ate. Th e maximum mo vie length varies with th e make of the memory car d and the bitrate of the recorded movie. 1 The maximum movie leng th for a single movie is 25 seconds.
99 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Mo vie Recordin g Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. C More Information See “Note on th e Command Dia l Oper ation When Menus are D isplayed” ( A 1 4) for more information.
100 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mo de. • Press the mu lti selector t o select a m ovie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon ( A 98). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie.
101 Using GPS Using GPS The Global Positioning System (G PS) is a satellite-based navigation system using the electro-magnetic waves of a networ k of GPS satellites placed into orbit . This chapter describes how to record the position information on the image using GPS.
102 Using GPS Using GPS Star ting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from th e GPS satellites and calculates its current time and position. Calculation of the position is known as positioning. The position infor mation (latitude and l ong itude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot.
103 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS B Notes on GPS • It takes a few minutes to obtain position infor mation when posi ti oning is performe d for the first time or in a situation wher e positioning cannot be pe rformed for a long pe riod of time, or just after the battery is rep laced.
104 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS B Note on Pictures with Reco rded Positi on Informatio n An indivi dual may be id entified from still pictur es that have been recorded with location information.
105 Using GPS Changing the GPS Settings ( GPS Opti ons Menu) In GPS options menu, the following opti on settings can be changed. C Displaying the Location Informatio n of a Picture Taken during Log Re.
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107 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjust ed in the z setup menu. • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” ( A 13) for more information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “Th e Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 74).
108 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Se tup M enu 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 13) Option Description A Welcome screen Select the image displ ayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turne d on.
109 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Motion dete ction When the camera detects cam era shake o r subject movement at the time of shooting, it automa tically increases ISO sensitivit y and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto .
110 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup TV settings Adjust settings for co nnection to television. • When the camera is con nected to a television us ing an audio/video cable but no picture is displayed on the televis ion, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL according to the type of signal co mpatible with the television.
111 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup C More Information See “Note on th e Command Dia l Oper ation When Menus are D isplayed” ( A 1 4) for more information. Eye-Fi uplo ad Set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially avail able Eye-Fi card.
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E 1 Reference Section E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed infor mation and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures wi th Manual Focus ........................ ................ ............... .............. E 2 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting a nd Playing back) .
E 2 Reference Section Reference Section T aking Pictures with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is j , k , l , m , M , speci al effects mode or the Sports scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p focus mode). • Use the multi se lector to choo se E (manual focu s) and press the k button.
E 3 Reference Section Using Easy P anorama (S ho oting 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 orient ation are as follow s.
E 4 Using Easy Panoram a (Shooting and Playing b ack) Reference Section 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 Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Reference Section Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 34), display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.
E 6 Reference Section Using P anorama A ssist Using a tripod makes the composition easier . When usi ng a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( E 80) 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 Section 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 bef ore releasing the shutter for the first picture.
E 8 Reference Section Using 3D Photograph y The camera takes one picture for each ey e to simulate a t hree-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. 1 Frame the subject. • The focus area that the came ra focuses on can be moved to areas oth er than the center of the fr ame.
E 9 Using 3D Photography Reference Section B Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photog raphy. W e recommend sh ooting still subj ects. • Pictures have a less pronou nced 3D fe el as the dis tance between the camera and background i s increased.
E 10 Reference Section j , k , l , m Modes j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto) or l (Aperture-priority auto) 1 Rotate the mode dial to j , k or l . 2 Rotate the command dial or mult i selector to set the exposure. • In j mode, the flexible program ( A 59) can be set using the command dial.
E 11 j , k , l , m Modes Reference Section m (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value . • The shutter speed c an be set in a range fr om a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 8 seconds. 1 Rotate the mode dial to m . 2 Rotate the command dial to set a shutter s peed.
E 12 j , k , l , m Modes Reference Section B Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after t he exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. B Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity ( E 45) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixe d range auto , ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.
E 13 Reference Section Play ing and Deleting Images Ca ptured Using C ont inuous Shooting Mode (Sequenc e) The i mage s shot i n the f ollow ing co ntin uous shoot ing m ode ar e saved as a g roup (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.
E 14 Playing and Deleting Images C aptured Using Continuou s Shooting Mode (Sequence) Reference Section C Changing Key Pictu re in Sequence A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture ( E 63) in the playbac k menu.
E 15 Reference Section Editing Still I mages Editing Features Images can be easily edited w ith this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 98 ). B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edite d.
E 16 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section C Restrictions on Image Editing The following re strictions apply whe n editing pictu res that were created by edi ting. • Copies created by edit ing cannot be edited again usin g the same editing fun ction.
E 17 Editing Still Images Reference Section 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 18 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section 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 19 Editing Still Images Reference Section 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 or Painting is selected, proceed to ste p 3.
E 20 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section 3 Confirm the result and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J . • Copies created by edit ing with filter effec ts can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.
E 21 Editing Still Images Reference Section j Black Border: Adding a Black Bord er to Pictures 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the desired frame thickness, and press the k button. • Choose a frame thick ness from Thin , Medium or Broad line.
E 22 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the porti on visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 35) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separa te files. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 35) .
E 23 Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV ( Vie wing 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 24 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a T V) Reference Section 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 playback mo de, and the recorded pictures are displayed on t he TV.
E 25 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 18) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing ar e as follows.
E 26 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.
E 27 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 26), 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 28 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify th e paper si ze using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press the k button.
E 29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify th e paper si ze using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butt on.
E 30 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 5 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete.
E 31 Reference Section Editing M ovies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded mo vie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ( A 100).
E 32 Editing Movies Reference Section B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the cam era from turning off during editin g. When the battery level is B , movie editing is not possib le. • Once a movie is created through editin g, it cannot be used again for extracting a mov ie.
E 33 Reference Section Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Image Quality and Ima ge Size To set the image quali ty and image size, see “Cha nging the Image Quality and Image Size” ( A 77). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Change the settings fo r image recording accor ding to the shooting scene or y our preferences.
E 34 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Customizing Existing COOLPIX Pict ure Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Q uick adjus .
E 35 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjust the sharpness, co ntrast and saturation levels automatical ly. Five leve ls of adjustment are available from -2 to +2 .
E 36 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutr al , Monochro me , Custom 1 and Custom 2 . The value s set manuall y are disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting . 2N o t d i s p l a y e d f o r Monochrome .
E 37 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) The picture editi ng options created b y customizing COOLPI X Custom Pictur e Controls can be registered up to two options. The registered options ca n be displ ayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control.
E 38 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source.
E 39 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditi ons (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below t o measure the white balance value under the lighti ng used during shooting.
E 40 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering. ” Use this option to choos e how the ca mera meters e xposure. B Notes on Metering • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-wei ghted or Spot .
E 41 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
E 42 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section The icon for the current setting other than Single is displayed on the monitor ( A 8). B Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and whit e balance are fixed at th e valu es determined with the first shot in each series.
E 43 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section C Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shoo ting cach e is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.
E 44 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. • The maximum amount of frames that can be take n during interval t imer shooting dif fers according to the selected interval .
E 45 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section ISO Sensitivity The higher th e ISO sensitivity, the less light ne eded for tak ing pictures.
E 46 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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. When exposure bracketing is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting ( A 8).
E 47 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section AF Area Mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Rotate the mode di al to j , k , l or m M d button M j , k , l or m.
E 48 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section x Manual Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situatio ns in which the intended subject is relatively st ill and not posit ioned at the center o f the frame.
E 49 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses on th e subject at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
E 50 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 51 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode , focu s mode, or m enu settings be fore register ing a subjec t. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subje ct will be canceled.
E 52 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 other than 0.0 is displayed on the monitor ( A 8).
E 53 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 54 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 55 Reference Section The Pla yback Menu For more information about image editing functions; ( Quick r etouch , D- Lighting , Skin softening , Filter effects , Small picture and Black border ), see “Editing Still Images” ( E 15).
E 56 The Playback Menu Reference Section 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting info rmation. • Choose Dat e and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order .
E 57 The Playback Menu Reference Section b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memor y or on a memory card in an automatic slide show . 1 Use the multi selector to choose Star t , and press the k button.
E 58 The Playback Menu Reference Section d Protect Pr otect selected pictures fr om accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel prot ection. See “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 59) for mo re i nfo rm at io n.
E 59 The Playback Menu Reference Section The Image Selection Screen 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. Follow the pro cedure describe d below to select images.
E 60 The Playback Menu Reference Section f Rotate Image Change the orientation of pictures play ed back i n the cam era ’ s monitor afte r shooting. Still pictures can be rotat e d 90° clock wise or counterclockwise. Pictures that wer e recorded in the “tall” orientation can be rotated up t o 180° in either direction.
E 61 The Playback Menu Reference Section E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recording scr een is displayed for a pictur e without voice memo, while the v oice memo playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode).
E 62 The Playback Menu Reference Section h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy pictures between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to s elect an option from the copy screen, and press the k button. • Camera to card : Copy pictures fro m the internal memory to the memo ry card.
E 63 The Playback Menu Reference Section C Message: “Memory contains n o images.” If there ar e no pictures stored on th e memory card when play back mode is select ed, the message, the Memor y contains no images.
E 64 Reference Section The Movie Menu Movie Options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movie s ( E 66), which can be played back in slow mo tion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bit rate, the hi gher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger.
E 65 The Movie Menu Reference Section HS Movies See “Rec ording Movies i n Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” ( E 66) for more information. * The maximum movie length for a single movie is 30 seconds when it is saved in the internal memory. • The movie bitrate is the vol ume of movie data recorded per se cond.
E 66 The Movie Menu Reference Section Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies record ed using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of norma l playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two ti mes faster than normal speed.
E 67 The Movie Menu Reference Section B Notes on HS Movie • The sound is n ot recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balanc e are locked when the b ( e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. C HS Movie Recorded movies are played bac k at about 30 frames per second.
E 68 The Movie Menu Reference Section Autofocus Mode Choose ho w the cam era focuse s when recording normal speed movies ( E 64). Display the shootin g screen M d button M e (Movie) tab ( A 13) M Autofocus mode Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Lock on the focus when the b ( e movie-record) bu tton is pres sed to start rec ording.
E 69 Reference Section GPS Setting Menu GPS Settings B Notes on Synchronize • Date/time adjustment by Synchr onize is set according to the time zone set in Time zone and date ( A 26, E 75) of the setup menu. Check the time zone before setting Synchronize .
E 70 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section 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 COOLPIX P510 is only available from the web site above.
E 71 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section Create Log (Record the l og of moving information) When log recording starts, the measur ed tracking 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 72 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section 4 Select Save log , and press the k button. • The log data is saved to a mem ory card. B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and ti me are not set, the log cannot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording.
E 73 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section View Log Check or erase the log data stored in th e memory card using Create log ( E 71). 1 Use the multi selector to select the log d ata to be displayed, and press the k butt on. 2 Check the movement route. • To erase the displayed log data, press the l button.
E 74 Reference Section The Se tup M enu Welcome Screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Welc ome screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen.
E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Section Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Time zo ne and date Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the cu rrent date and time.
E 76 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 77 The Setup Menu Reference Section C Time Zones The camera suppor ts the ti me zones listed below. For time differ ences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date .
E 78 The Setup Menu Reference Section Monitor Settings B Notes on View/hide Fram ing Grid Framing grid is not displayed in the followin g situations. • When trackin g a subject (aft er a subject is .
E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 and time ( E 56 ).
E 80 The Setup Menu Reference Section Vibration Reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibrati on reduction to Off . When On is selected, an icon for this setting is dis played on the monitor ( A 8).
E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Section Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When Auto is selected, an icon for this setting is di splayed on the monitor ( A 8).
E 82 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 dig ital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses at the center of the frame.
E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 13) M Assign side zoom con trol Option Description Zoom (defa ult setting ) When shooting, use the side zoom control ( A 31) to adjust the zoom.
E 84 The Setup Menu Reference Section Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet portrait scene mode, even when On is set, the button soun d and shutter sound are disabled. • Even when On is set, the sh utter sound is disabled during movie recording.
E 85 The Setup Menu Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat the internal memor y or a memor y 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 86 The Setup Menu Reference Section TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. C HDMI and HDMI-CEC “HDMI” is an abbreviat ion of High-Def inition Multimed ia Interface, which is one type of multimed ia interfac e.
E 87 The Setup Menu Reference Section Fn Button Assign the frequently used shooti ng menu to the w (FUNC) button ( A 2). • This can be used when j , k , l , m or M is chosen for shooting mode. Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Fn butt on Option Description Image size ( A 78) Display the setting for ima ge size.
E 88 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 90).
E 89 The Setup Menu Reference Section C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains char ge lamp status when the camera is connec ted to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowl y (green) Battery charging.
E 90 The Setup Menu Reference Section Toggle Av/Tv Selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mod e is set to j , k , l , m or M . Reset File Numbering When Yes is selected, the sequent ial numbering of file numbers is reset ( E 98).
E 91 The Setup Menu Reference Section Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes ar e detected when using face detection ( A 85) in the following shooting modes.
E 92 The Setup Menu Reference Section Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quick ly in full-frame playback mode ( A 34). B Note on Filmstrip Display In order to display the filmstrip, at least ten imag es must be saved in the camera ’s internal memory or on the memory card.
E 93 The Setup Menu Reference Section Eye-Fi Upload B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if si gnal strength is insuffici ent even if Ena ble is selected. • Select Disable where wireles s devices are prohibit ed. • Refer to the inst ruction manual of your Eye -Fi card for more infor mation.
E 94 The Setup Menu Reference Section Reverse Indi cators Change the +/– display direction of the exposure indicator displayed when shooting mode is m . The + side of the indicators is set to the left and – side is set to the right in the default setting.
E 95 The Setup Menu Reference Section Landscape Menu Backlighting Menu Special Effects M enu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Option Default value Landscape ( A 43) Single shot Option Default value HDR ( A 44.
E 96 The Setup Menu Reference Section GPS Setting Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Record GPS dat a ( E 69) Off Log interval ( E 71) 15 s Log recording duration ( E 71) Log data for next 6 hours O.
E 97 The Setup Menu Reference Section Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( E 98) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from t he lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card.
E 98 Reference Section File and F older Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. • A folder for storing files is automatica lly created u sing the following naming convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g ., “100NIKON”).
E 99 File and Folder N ames Reference Section • When image files or voice files ar e copied to or from the internal memory or memory card ( E 62), the file naming conventions are as follow s: - Sele.
E 100 Reference Section Optional A cc essories 1 Included with the camera at the time of purchase. (See “ Confirming the Pac kage Contents “ ( A ii) fo r m ore in for ma ti on .) 2 When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as necessar y .
E 101 Reference Section 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. Set date and time. E 75 Battery exhausted.
E 102 Error Messages Reference Section Card is not formatted. For m a t c ar d ? Ye s No Me m or y c ard h as n ot be e n fo r ma t te d fo r us e i n th is ca m er a.
E 103 Error Messages Reference Section Fa i l e d t o s a ve 3 D image F ailed t o save the 3D pi ctures. • T ry shooting again. • Delete unnecessar y pic tures. • In some shooting conditions, such as when the subjec t moves or the subject is dar k or low in contrast, the second shot may not be tak en or the 3D p icture may not be saved.
E 104 Error Messages Reference Section The fla sh is lo wered. The flash is not rai sed during the scen e auto selector . Press the m (flash pop-up) button t o raise the flash. The camera can still shoot normally with th e flash lowered if you do not wish to use it.
E 105 Error Messages Reference Section * Se e the instruction manual provided with your prin ter for further guid ance and information. Pri nt er er ro r : c h ec k paper Specified size of paper is not loaded. Load the specif ied size of paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printin g.
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F 1 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Pr oducts ............ ............ ................ ..... F 2 The Camera .... ............... ............ ................ ............ ................ ............... .........
F 2 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for 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 A 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 hig h precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, wi th no more th an 0.01% being missing 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 23). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card.
Technical Notes and Index F 6 Caring for the C amera 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 exhausted . • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shu tter- relea se bu tton , c button or b ( e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial.
F 9 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index b Electronically Contr olled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual ch aracters may a ppear on the mon itor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
F 10 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Shooting Issues Prob l em Cause/Solution A Cannot set to shooting mode. Disconnect the HDM I cable or USB cable. 90, 93, E 23, E 26 No picture can be taken. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c button, shu tter- relea se bu tton or b ( e mo vie - reco rd) b utto n.
F 11 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Flas h do es not fire. • Flash is set to W (off ). • A shooting mode where flash cannot f ire is selecte d. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. 67 75 80 The digital zoom is not availa ble.
F 12 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pictures ar e too dark (underexposed). • Flash is set to W (off ). • Flas h win dow is b loc ked. • Subject is beyond f lash range . • Adjust exposure compensation . • Raise the ISO se nsitivity.
F 13 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Playback Issues Prob l em Cause/Solution A Fil e c a n n ot b e played back. • Fil e was overwritten or rena med by co mputer or a nother make or model of camera. • Fi le cannot be played back du ring inter val timer s hooting.
F 14 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index GPS Pic tu re s to b e printed are not displayed. • Memor y card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. • Remove memor y card to print pictures from internal memor y . • Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed.
F 15 Technical Notes and Index Specifications Nik on COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera Type Compac t digital camera Effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx . 16.79 million total pixels Lens 42× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.
F 16 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) • Auto (auto gain fr.
F 17 Specifications Technical Notes and Index • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). 1 Based on Camera and Imaging Products Associ ation (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batter ies.
F 18 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 product and its specific ations are subje ct to change without notice.
F 19 Technical Notes and Index Index Symbols R E7, E8 l Aperture-prio rity auto mode 57, E10 k Apply selection button 5, 12 A Auto mode 28 o Backligh ting 44 l Delete button 4, 6, 36, E6 1 s (display).
F 20 Index Technical Notes and Index Close-up k 49 Command dial 4, 5 Computer 90 Continuous 61, E41 Contrast E35 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 60, E37 COOLPIX Picture Control 60, E33 Create log 105, .
Index F 21 Technical Notes and Index Lens cap 7 Li-ion re chargeable battery 18, E100 Lithium-ion type battery 20, E100 M Macro close-up 73 Manual focus 73, E2 Manual mode 57, E11 Memory capacity 24 M.
F 22 Index Technical Notes and Index Shooting 28 Shooting menu 60 Shutter sound 109, E84 Shutter speed 57 Shutter-priority au to mode 57, E10 Shutter-rel ease button 4, 6, 32 Single 61, E41 Single AF .
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Nikon P510 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Nikon P510 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Nikon P510 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Nikon P510 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Nikon P510, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Nikon P510.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Nikon P510. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Nikon P510 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
