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1. Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 3s v OF and press 10s 3s 10s ten seconds Suited for important occasions such as weddings 35 three seconds Suited for preventing camera shake The mode selected for self timer is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Frame the picture and press the EJ m shutter release button halfway Focus and exposure will be set ARIE Em 12s Feo l 2 Press the shutter release button the EJ a rest of the way down The self timer starts and the self timer lamp will tj blink The lamp stops blinking one second T nmo before the photograph is shot and remains lit until the shutter is released E mm 128 2 The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor When the shutter is released the self timer ss turns off A To stop the timer before a picture is shot press the shutter release button again Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition AF Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject Use when the distance from subject to lens is 50 cm 1 ft 7 6 in or more A Infinity Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows or when shooting land
2. Anew copy with black frame is created To cancel creating a copy with black frame choose No Create a copy with a black border m Black Border e Borders of a picture will be hidden with black lines because black portion is drawn from picture s edges e When a picture with black border are printed using printer s borderless print function black frame may not be printed More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names BJ 120 for more information yoeqhe g uo WOW 53 Use the camera s built in microphone to record voice memos for pictures Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired picture in full frame playback mode 8H 24 and press MENU The playback menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose ib Playback men Voice memo and press 6 Ba Small pic Voice memo El Copy Black border The screen for recording a voice memo will be displayed MENU ISA 3 Press and hold to record a voice memo Recording ends after 20 seconds or when is released Do not touch the built in microphone during recording During recording M and 4 blink in the monitor When recording ends the voice memo playback screen is displayed Follow the instructions in step 3 of Playing Voice Memos Bf 55 to play the voice memo Press MENU before or after recording a voice memo to return to full frame playback mode yoeqhe q uo aaow Q Mo
3. When camera is in playback mode press or the shutter release button When menus are displayed press MENU Batteries are exhausted When flash lamp blinks flash is charging The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto AF lamp flickers subject not in focus area when shutter release button pressed halfway Focus error Turn camera off and then on again 106 34 36 38 56 90 111 107 111 22 93 18 SdON e21Uy2 L 129 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution xy Pictures are blurred e Use flash 26 Use high sensitivity shooting mode 40 Use electronic vibration reduction 58 111 Use BSS 90 e Use tripod and self timer 28 Bright specks appear in 26 pictures shot with flash Flash does not fire Flash is off 26 Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash 31 are selected A of focus mode is applied 29 WR modes other than Time lapse movie is 56 selected Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is 90 selected for Continuous Optical zoom cannot be used 56 Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when shooting in the 32 56 amp Portrait or Gal Night portrait mode before 90 112 movie recording begins when Continuous is set Multi shot 16 or when Digital zoom in the up menu is set to Off Image size not available Image size cannot be adjusted when Multi shot 90 1
4. e Files copied using Copy gt Selected images or Copy sound files gt Selected files are copied to the current folder where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory Copy gt All images and Copy sound files gt Copy all files copy all folders from the source medium file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium 8 65 102 e A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures if the current folder already contains 200 pictures a new folder named by adding one to the current folder name will be created the next time a picture is shot If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture is numbered 9999 no further pictures can be shot until the internal memory or memory card is formatted 8 113 or anew memory card is inserted To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product observe the following precautions when using or storing the device vV Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity m Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration m Handle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens lens cover monitor memory card slot or battery chamber These parts are easily damaged Applying force to the lens cover coul
5. ATA Ln LIXA MENU EEEN 0 9 fE Print selection prints Start print Cancel MENU PSS f amp Print all images prints Start print Cancel MENU PSS S4 Ul4d pue S19INdWOD sUOISIAa a 0 Hupauuoy 75 SJa ULg pue S4d NdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bupauuoy 76 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set 4 77 The menu shown at right will be displayed To print choose Start print and press Choose Cancel and press to return to the print menu To view the current print order choose View images and press To print pictures press again 5 Printing starts Monitor display returns to the print menu step 2 when printing is complete To cancel before all copies have been printed press QW Paper Size fK DPOF printing prints Start print View images Cancel MENU TS an AA MENU ISEO Printing 002 010 Cancel Current print total number of prints The camera supports the following paper sizes Default the default paper size for the current printer 3 5 x 5 in 5 x 7 in 100 x 150mm 4 x 6 in 8 x 10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders
6. E1 2592x1944 EY 2048x1536 8m SM j 2 1600x1200 Smaller than 8 3264x2448 and 2592x1944 for recording more pictures L 1280x960 F 1024x768 Record pictures suited to display on a computer monitor Record pictures suited to display on a television or to distribution W eae via e mail or the web Record pictures with the same aspect ratio 3 2 as those shot with 32 ee 35mm film cameras Record pictures with the same aspect ratio 16 9 as wide screen 69 E 3200x1800 televisions Image size is shown by an icon in the monitor RH 6 7 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card at each combination of image quality WH 81 and image size BH 82 settings Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture due to JPEG compression In addition this number may differ depending on the make of memory card even if the capacity for the memory card is the same ed pon 63 1 Image size 3264x2448 default setting 2592x1944 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 3264x2176 3200x1800 If the number of exposur display shows 9999 2 Print sizes are calculated multiplying by 2 54 cm Image quality Fine orma Basic Fine orma Basic Fine orma Basic Fine orma Basic Fine orma Basic
7. London Casablanca Back To edit the date and time select Date from the Date menu R 106 in the setup menu 8 103 and follow the procedure described in step 6 sdays ysul4 sdays 3sul4 16 Pictures are stored in the camera s internal memory approx 52 MB or on removable Secure Digital SD memory cards available separately BH 119 Ifa memory card is inserted in the camera pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back deleted or transferred Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory or play back delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory 1 Confirm that the camera is off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Make sure that the camera is off power on lamp is off before inserting or removing the memory card When opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out 2 Insert the memory card Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover m Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards turn the camera off and confirm that th
8. SCH Scene menu iB Backlight H Panorama assist amp Voice recording Image quality Image size 3 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording The AF lamp lights during recording If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins the camera s auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off amp Voice recording 001 15 11 Max rec time 00 SBulpsoray 2210A See Operations During Recording WH 63 for more information 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down a second time to end recording Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full or after five hours of recording on the memory card Q More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names RJ 120 for more information 62 Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording amp Voice recording Pause indicator Date and time of recording File number Length of recording a Time remaining a Index number To Description JSEENELS the If the monitor has turned off press gt to reactivate monitor Pause resume iii 5 i E Press once to pause recording AF lamp will blink recording During recording press the multi selector A V do to create index Indexes make it easy to locate desired portions of a recording Start of recording is index number 01 other numbers that follow are assigned in ascendin
9. snuayw dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys Normal default setting Recommended in most situations Softer Softens outlines producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer Vivid Enhances saturation contrast and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds greens and blues More vivid Maximizes saturation contrast and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines Portrait Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects Custom Customize image optimization settings RH 85 Black and white Shoot photos in black and white The indicator for the current optimize image setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting WH 6 m Optimize Image At settings other than Custom and Black and white results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame For consistent results over a series of photographs select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for contrast 84 sharpening and saturation Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options Contrast Control contrast Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct s
10. u Pause playback Pause The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Resume playback End End playback and return to the sound file selection screen Deleting Sound Files Delete Press during playback or after selecting a sound file File will be deleted OK from the select sound file screen A confirmation dialog is displayed To delete the file select Yes and press W m To exit without deleting the sound file select No and Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card This option is available only when a memory card is inserted 1 Press MENU in the select sound file screen 64 step 2 2 Use the multi selector to choose the option and press h 4 Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card I gt Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 3 Choose the copy option and press Selected files Proceed to step 4 Copy all files Proceed to step 5 4 Choose the desired file Press the multi selector P to select the file 2 Press the multi selector P again to cancel the selection e Multiple files can be selected e Press to finalize file selection 5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed choose Yes and press Copying starts v Voice Recordings amp Copy sound files aN MENU PSaaie Camera to card sBulpsoday ad10 Select sound files SS DOSelect The COOLPIX P50 may be
11. 2 8 5 6 Construction 7 elements in 6 groups Up to 4x equivalent with 35mm 135 format picture angle approx 408 mm Electronic Contrast detect AF Multi area AF e 50cm 1 ft 7 6 in to e Macro close up mode 5 cm 1 9 in wide angle zoom position to oo Focus area selection Face priority auto 9 area automatic selection center manual with 99 focus areas Class 1 LED product IEC 60825 1 Edition 1 272001 max output 1 500 UW Real image optical viewfinder with LED indication Frame coverage Approx 75 vertical and 75 horizontal 24 in 115 000 dot TFT LCD with anti reflection coating and 5 level brightness adjustment Approx 97 horizontal and 97 vertical Focal length Focus range from lens AF assist illumination Frame coverage shooting mode Frame coverage Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertical playback mode Media e Internal memory approx 52 MB 4 SD Secure Digital memory cards a File system DCF Exif 2 2 and DPOF compliant File formats Compressed JPEG baseline compliant FINE 1 4 NORMAL 1 8 BASIC 1 16 o Movies AVI 2 Sound files WAV e 3 264 2448 8M e 2 592 x 1 944 5M e 2 048 1 536 BM e 1 600 1 200 2M e 1 280 x 960 1M e 1 024 x 768 PC e 640 x 480 TV e 3 264 2 176 3 2 e 3 200 x 1 800 16 9 ISO 64 100 200 400 800 1600 2000 Auto auto gain from ISO 64 to 1000 133 Specifications Expo
12. 99 Note however that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files WH 113 Protected pictures are recognized by the a icon WW 7 in full frame playback mode and the erase selected images screen and by the T icon 3H 45 in four picture or nine picture thumbnail playback mode snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Huljoous 101 snuayw dnjas pue J2eq ejd Bunooys 102 Playback Options The Playback Menu E Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card 1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press M Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card Com Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory MENU Pea 2 Selecta copy option and press 0 Bal Camera to card Selected images Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen M 99 All images All images Copy all pictures MENU Sate v Notes on Copying Pictures e JPEG AVI and WAV format images can be copied Images recorded in any other format cannot be copied f voice memos BJ 54 are attached to pictures selected for copying voice memos are copied with the pictures However sound files recorded in voice recording mode BJ 62 cannot be copied with this option Sound files can be copied using the Copy sound files option RH 65 in audio playback mode Pictures recorded with another make of camera or that have been modifie
13. Fine orma Basic Fine orma Basic Fine orma Basic Fine orma Basic Internal memory 52 MB 123 104 185 151 277 123 222 370 277 416 666 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 256MB memory card Approx 60 Approx 120 Approx 240 Approx 95 Approx 195 Approx 380 Approx 155 Approx 305 Approx 575 Approx 255 Approx 485 Approx 865 Approx 390 Approx 705 Approx 1300 Approx 575 Approx 1040 Approx 1730 Approx 1300 Approx 1950 Approx 3120 Approx 70 Approx 140 Approx 275 Approx 85 Approx 170 Approx 330 Print size printed at 300 dpi cm in 2 Approx 28 x 21 10 8 x 8 1 Approx 22 x 16 8 6 x 6 4 Approx 17 x 13 6 8 x 5 1 Approx 14 x 10 5 3 x 4 Approx 11 x 8 4 2 x 3 2 Approx 9 x 7 3 4 x 2 5 Approx 5 x 4 2 1 x 1 6 Approx 28 x 19 10 8 x 7 2 Approx 27 x 15 10 6 x 6 es remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution dpi and in However at the same image size pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller the size indicated and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated snuayw dnjas pue y2eqkejd Bunooys 83 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image Optimize contrast sharpening and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene Gi
14. JAOW To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built in microphone follow the steps below 1 Rotate the mode dial to Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded 2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area T A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining ef Ais To end recording press the shutter release button all the way down a second time vV Recording Movies Flash mode BM 26 can only be used for time lapse movies Focus mode 8H 29 and exposure compensation B 30 are available in all modes Self timer BJ 28 cannot be used e Flash mode 8H 26 focus mode BH 29 and exposure compensation BH 30 settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins e Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins However digital zoom up to 2x can be applied while movies other than stop motion movies are being recorded Changing Movie Settings Movie options and Electronic VR settings can be changed in the movie menu 857 e When Movie options is set to Time lapse movie movies are recorded without sound Movie options and Electronic VR BJ 58 sett
15. Panorama Maker 4 icon e For more information on using Panorama Maker refer to the on screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names 8 120 for more information Users of PictBridge compatible 8 136 printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer Shoot pictures Select pictures for printing using Print set option 8 77 Connect to printer Bj 72 Print pictures one at time WH 73 Print multiple pictures 4 74 Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable vV Notes on Power Source e When connecting the camera to a computer or printer use batteries with adequate charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly e To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an AC Adapter EH 65A available separately from Nikon amp 118 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera v Ta 6c S4 Ul4d pue S19INdWOD sUOISIAa a 0 Bup auuon g Printing Pictures In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera to printer connection the following options are also available for printing pictures e Insert a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card sl
16. View the current camera firmware version COOLPIX P50 Ver X X snuaw dnjas pue y2eqkejq Burrooys 117 SdJON L2lUy2 L 118 Technical Notes Rechargeable battery Two EN MH1 Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries EN MH1 B2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH 71 AC Adapter EH 65A connects as shown AC adapter Ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the battery chamber memory card slot cover Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the battery chamber memory card slot cover The AC Adapter EH 62B cannot be used with the camera USB Cable UC E6 Audio Video Cable EG CP14 USB cable A V cable Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P50 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB SanDisk High speed 10 MB s cards 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB High speed 20 MB s cards 1 GB 2 GB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 2 Toshiba High speed 10 MB s cards 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB High speed 20 MB s cards 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Panasonic High speed 10 MB s cards 4 GB 2 High speed 20 MB s cards 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Ifthe memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device the device must support memory card specifications 2 S SDHC compliant Other
17. eq ejd Bunooys 90 Each time shutter release button is pressed camera shoots ited 16 pictures at about 1 6 frames per second and arranges them in a single picture with image quality is set to Mat Normal and image size is set to 5 2592x1944 Digital zoom cannot be applied Sore Lhe belle Sede Lelia lia Intvl timer shooting Camera shoots up to 1 800 frames automatically at specified interval BH 92 At settings other than Single the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor BH 6 vV Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Note on Best Shot Selector BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter release button is pressed all the way down vV Whe Note on Shutter Speed n Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1 2 sec Note on Continuous Shooting The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image qua ity setting image size setting and the memory card used snua dnjas pue y 2eqke d Huljoous 91 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Photography Pictures are shot automatically at specified intervals Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes 1 Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer Gi Continuous shooting in the continuous menu and press El
18. 1 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area When the subject is in focus the focus area will glow green and the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will light When the camera is unable to focus the focus area blinks red and the AF lamp will flicker Change the composition and try again When digital zoom is in effect the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area 2 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory Shutter release Button The camera features a two stage shutter release button To set focus and exposure press the shutter release button halfway stopping when you feel resistance Focus and exposure lock while the shutter release button is held in this position To release the shutter and shoot press the shutter release button the rest of the way down Do not use force when pressing the shutter release button as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures Press the shutter Press the shutter release button release button halfway to set the rest of the focus and way down to exposure shoot Step 3 Focus and Shoot v During Recording While pictures are being recorded the amp wait icon will be displayed the N or E when a memory card is insert
19. 23 3264x2176 or I3 3200x1800 is applied in the image size setting Select picture that supports crop D Lighting electronic VR small picture or black border Pictures shot with other cameras cannot be edited Other cameras may be unable to play back or transfer to a computer pictures edited with this camera Choose correct video mode Memory card contains no pictures Replace memory card Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory Camera is off Batteries are exhausted USB cable is not correctly connected Camera is not recognized by the computer Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional camera cannot be connected to the computer See the help information contained in Nikon Transfer Memory card contains no pictures Replace memory card Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera or the printer automatically selects the page size Use the printer to select page size 61 82 47 47 47 114 16 16 73 74 Nikon COOLPIX P50 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera lffecive pixels 81 milion image sensor 25 in CCD total pixels approx 8 29 million 3 6x Zoom Nikkor lens 4 7 17 0 mm equivalent with 35mm 135 format picture angle 28 102 mm f number
20. Choose type of batteries inserted in camera Firmware version Display camera firmware version 104 105 W106 W109 W109 Win Win W112 M112 113 113 W114 W114 M115 W117 M117 snuayw dnjas pue yeqQAej d Bunooys 103 snuay dnjas pue Jpeqk ejd Bunooys 104 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Rotate the mode dial to SET UP Y Setup Menus Welcome screen Date Brightness Date imprint e Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings BH 9 e To exit the setup menu rotate the mode dial to another mode few Menus Select a format for menu display Text default setting Text labels for menus are displayed in list format Welcome screen Date Brightness Date imprint Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page Menu name pate oun Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu l Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on Disable welcome default setting Welcome screen is not displayed COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen Choose a picture in the picture selection screen B84 99 and press W As the selected image is stored in the camera the image will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted Pictu
21. Monitor turns off and power on lamp blinks between shots Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot 6 Press the shutter release button all the way down a second time to end recording Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full or when 1 800 frames have been recorded An 1 800 frame movie has a playback time of 60 seconds 59 S JAOW 60 The Movie Menu m Time Lapse Movie Flash mode BM 26 focus mode 8H 29 and exposure compensation BH 30 cannot be adjusted after the first picture is shot Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins e To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording use batteries with adequate charge remaining e To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an AC Adapter EH 65A available separately from Nikon 8 118 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera e Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting during recording In full frame playback mode 8H 24 movies are recognized by movie mode icons To play a movie display it in full frame playback mode and press The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie option 88 57 selected in shooting mode Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume Press the multi selector lt or P to choose a control at the top of the m
22. Print Set Connecting to a ImageLink compatible Printer Removing the Dock Insert MENU Shooting Playback and Setup MENUS uu sssssssssccccceeececeenceeeeesssessnnssnnsnsnnsnsnssnmsssessssees 80 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu Image Quality Image Size Optimize Image WH White Balance ISD ISO Sensitivity etering A Continuous HH AF Area Mode 1b Auto focus Mod Flash Exp Comp NA Noise Reduction Restrictions on Camera Settings Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu Bay Slide Show ff Delete On Protect Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu fd Menus l Welcome Screen Date Imprint YA Electronic VR EID AF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Settings Auto Off f Format Memory 4 Format Card bs Language af Video Mode H Reset All amp Battery Type URE Eirmware Versi ON aremt ona a bold she slates N TECHN ETAN O N EE E EET E E A T Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Image Sound File and Folder Names Caring for the Camera Cleaning Storage Error Messages Troubleshooting Specifications Supported Standards Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P50 digital camera This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nik
23. Shooting is available only when camera is in focus AF lamp is lit At an AF area mode 93 setting of Face priority or Auto turning the monitor off changes AF area mode to Center With Playback Shooting data displayed Photo information displayed see below Photo information hidden IEA ULOT 1680 ca 100NIKON Mh OOM IRE f 0004 JPG A Shooting data Shows the folder name file name exposure mode shutter speed aperture exposure compensation ISO sensitivity and histogram for the current picture Shooting data are not displayed if the current picture is a movie Exposure mode P or M 88 41 P is also displayed on pictures shot in 4 auto high sensitivity and RAJ scene modes e Histogram A graph showing tone distribution The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right the vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image sdays 3sul4 12 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out N Insert the batteries Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Supported Batteries This camera uses the following batteries e Two LR6 alkaline AA size batteries supplied e Two ZR6 oxyride AA size batteries available sep
24. Single O Continuous BSS BSS Multi shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit 2 Choose interval between shots and press Ehicctinanaline v 30s im 5m 10m 30m MENU Sate 3 Press MENU The camera returns to shooting mode 4 Press the shutter release button all the way down to shoot the first picture and initiate interval timer shooting Monitor turns off and power on lamp blinks between shots The monitor turns back on automatically right before the next picture is shot ml Mas Fo l 2 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down a second time to end recording Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full or when 1 800 pictures have been recorded Note on Interval Timer Shooting e To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording use batteries with adequate charge remaining e To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an AC Adapter EH 65A available separately from Nikon 84 118 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera e Do not rotate the mode dial while performing interval timer shooting More Information 92 See Image Sound File and Folder Names BJ 120 for more information snuay dnjas pue yeqQAej d Bunooys Shooting Options The Shooting Menu H AF Area Mod
25. an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Ee Nikon COOLPIX P50 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to gy users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as
26. be added to the loop option when enabled The slide show begins While the slide show is in progress the following operations can be performed Press the multi selector to view pictures in the order recorded or to view pictures in reverse order Press and hold to fast forward or to rewind Press to pause the slide show Choose End or Restart When the slide show ends or is paused choose End and press Q to return to the playback menu or choose Restart to play the slide show again m Notes on Slide Show e Only the first frame of movies BM 61 included in slide shows is displayed e Even if Loop is selected the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for Gy Slide show Pause M Frame intvl Loop Exit EN a RCSICIAS Frame intvl ES OH ET it 30 minutes The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes 100 Playback Options The Playback Menu i Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures Erase selected images Delete selected pictures WH 99 Erase all images Delete all pictures Notes on Deletion e Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Transfer important images to a computer before deletion e Pictures marked with the q icon are protected and cannot be deleted On Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion Selecting Multiple Pictures gt
27. cards have not been tested For more details on the memory cards listed above please contact the manufacturer SdION L2lUY2 L 119 SOON Jer1Uyda 120 Pictures movies voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows DSCN0001 JPG JI l Identifier not shown on camera monitor Extension signifies the file type Original still pictures voice Still pictures JPG memo attachment included DSCN Movies AVI movies voice recordings Voice memos Pictures compensated in WAV electronic VR in playback vsc Voice recordings mode voice memo attachment included File number assigned automatically in Cropped copies voice memo sc ascending order starting with 0001 attachment included R Small copies voice memo SSC attachment included D Lighting or black border copies voice memo FSC attachment included Time lapse movies INTN e Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five character identifier P_ plus a three digit sequence number for pictures shot using panorama assist e g 101P_001 8 38 INTVL for interval timer photography e g 101INTVL R 92 SOUND for voice recordings e g 101SOUND R 62 and NIKON for all other pictures e g IOONIKON When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999 a new folder will be created File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001
28. compensation 30 Extension 120 F File names 120 Fill flash 26 Fireworks show Firmware version 117 Flash 26 115 lamp 5 27 mode 26 Flash exp comp 96 Flash mode 97 Focus 6 22 29 95 area 6 22 Folder names 120 Format 17 113 Framing 20 FSCN 120 Full time AF 95 H Help 10 High sensitivity shooting mode 40 l dentifier 120 mage quality 81 mage size 82 mageLink compatible printer 79 nfinity 29 nternal memory 6 7 16 83 113 capacity 83 formatting 113 SO sensitivity 88 J JPEG 133 JPG 120 L Landscape mode gl 33 Language 14 114 Lens 4 123 Lithium batteries 12 117 M manual mode 42 acro close up 29 anual 42 emory card 6 7 16 83 119 approved 119 capacity of 83 formatting 113 Inserting and removing 16 slot 16 enus 104 etering 89 icrophone 4 ode dial 4 8 onitor 5 6 7 18 123 brightness 109 indicators in 6 7 ovie menu 57 ovie mode 56 ovie options 57 maximum movie length 58 small size 57 58 smaller size 57 Time lapse movie 57 TV movie 57 ovies 56 61 deleting 61 playback 61 recording 56 ulti selector 5 9 useum M 36 N ight landscape EY 36 ight portrait mode Fa 34 oise reduction 96 O Optical zoom 21 Optimize image 84 Oxyride batteries 12 117 P P programmed auto mode 41 Panorama 38 39 Panorama assist Pq 38 Party indoor X 34 PictBridge 71 77 136 Playback 24 45 52 full frame 24 25 menu 98 102 mode 24 25
29. e Format internal memory 113 or memory card Pictures cannot be Confirm restrictions on 47 modified using editing editing using the functions D Lighting electronic VR crop small picture and black border functions Time out error while Choose memory card with 119 recording movie faster write speed No pictures or sound file in the internal memory or memory card Memory card does not To copy picture or sound 102 65 contain pictures or file from internal memory sound file to memory card press MENU The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed SOON Jer1UYyra 125 SdJON Jen1Uyda 126 Error Messages Display id File contains no image data This file cannot be played back id This image cannot be deleted id New city is in the current time zone WARNING Mode dial is not in the proper position Lens error Communications error System error File not created with COOLPIX P50 Picture is protected Destination in same time zone as home ode dial is between two modes Lens error USB cable disconnected during transfer or printing Error has occurred in camera s internal circuitry View file on computer or other device Disable protection Rotate mode dial to select desired mode Turn camera off and then on again If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative If Ni
30. 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 from print orders stored on the memory card Exif version 2 2 This camera supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras version 2 2 a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer ImageLink The ImageLink standard allows pictures shot with a digital camera to be printed directly on a household printer without using a computer The camera can be connected directly to any ImageLink compatible printer for picture printing Symbols 39 Auto mode 18 25 EWM Scene mode 32 amp Portrait 33 laa Landscape 33 Fa Night portrait 34 SETUP Setup mode 103 WR Movie mode 56 57 M manual mode 42 P programmed auto mode 41 apply selection button 5 5 Audio playback mode 64 TI delete button 24 i Exposure compensation 30 Help 5 10 MENU button 10 IOl monitor button 5 11 gt playback button 5 24 Q Playback zoom 46 51 X Self timer 28 T tele 21 W wi
31. household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management For Your Safety WARNING Notices NEKO AU Cti Neinei a a AA a RE About This Manual Information and Precautions Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Attaching the Camera Strap The MOnitor seecssssssessssesssnsseeseee Shooting Playback Basic Operations The Mode Dial The Multi Selector The MENU Button Help Displays The O Button First Steps s s s Inserting Batteries Supported Batteries Turning On and Off the Camera Setting Display Language Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select f Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Viewfinder Step 3 Focus and Shoot Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode Shooting with the Self timer Choosing a Focus Mode Setting the Focus Mode Exposure Compensation vii Table of Contents amp baal Fad BEIT Shooting Suited for the Scene ecccssssssssssessssssseessssssssssssssssssssssseessssssssssees 31 Scene Mode Shooting in Scene Modes ai Features cass rater cacy tlt EA E AE ae SAS ano R E E High Sensitivity Shooting MOC essssssssssssssssscssssssssssessssssssnssssssssssssssscesssssssssse
32. indicator Date not set indicator Time zone indicatot Differs according to the current shooting mode Refer to the sections on each mode for details 124 106 Playback 1 17 2 16M A007 00 00 x WPA E Parts of the Camera 1 Date of recording E Time of recording El Internal memory indicator Ej Battery level indicator JEJ File number and type cece 6 Volume indicator sir 54 61 a Compensated image Ym b Electronic VR guide c Electronic VR not available 50 111 Current frame number total number of frames Movie length 24 61 KOO g m H Ga eooc H 13 12 11 10 m 14 ok BJ 9 17 Differs according to the selected movie option Movie playback indicator esos 6 D LIQHting COren 49 Voice MEMO CON ssscscesisimsearnseriseonstoereenes 54 image gyal sssccssssscssrsnssanenanatessicowaected 8 Mage SNL cia icocenensncprsaicbeotaanseatannineind 82 Small picture indicator u ssvs sssv11111 52 PrOtEGt ICON susarsan 10 Print ordet icOesusssseniiini 77 Movie indicato osisessocuenoiias 6 uonnponu uonnponu The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial P M 8 41 42 Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity as well as the continuous shooting mode for P programmed auto or M manual mode G Auto 1
33. parts of the image Use this option to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds Enabling noise reduction increases the time needed to record pictures after they are shot NR On Noise reduction is performed at slow shutter speeds likely to result in pictures affected by noise When a setting other than Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous noise reduction will not be performed OFF Off default setting Noise reduction is not enabled snuay dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys When noise reduction is enabled the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting when Off is selected an icon for the current setting is not displayed in the monitor 8 6 96 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings In P M and high sensitivity modes the following restrictions on simultaneous use of multiple functions may apply Flash mode Flash mode is disabled when Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous Applied setting is restored when Single or Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous Self timer If self timer is on only one picture will be shot when shutter is released regardless of a setting chosen for Continuous The applied Continuous setting is restored when picture is shot or self timer is turned off Focus mode When Face priority is selected for AF area mode setting focus mode to aA Infinity changes AF are
34. print e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame e Use W macro close up mode 8M 29 in focus mode with this mode to focus at short ranges e Colored text and drawings may not show up well jo of fel m a oo 1 Other settings can be selected 2 Also W macro close up can be selected u 5 BU 104 payns Bunooys i Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject throwing features or details into shadow The flash fires automatically to fill in illuminate shadows e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Other settings can be selected For those scene modes with AJ use of a tripod is recommended 37 u 25 ay 104 payns unooys 38 Scene Mode H Panorama assist Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Other settings can be selected Shooting Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Use a tripod for best results 1 Use the multi selector to choose H ra SEN Scene menu Panorama assist in the scene menu and press AAA eee ee en amp Voice recording The yellow panorama direction icon gt is displayed to Image quality show the direction in which pictures will be joined Image size MENU ISAS Use the multi selector to choose the d
35. the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of the picture Compensate blurring caused by slight hand movement during shooting after pictures are shot Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e mail attachments Create a copy with a black frame along border of the picture that provides a little more impact e Pictures shot at an image size of 3 264 x 2 176 and 3 200 x 1 800 WH 82 cannot be modified using the D Lighting crop or small picture function e The COOLPIX P50 s editing functions may not be available for pictures shot with non COOLPIX P50 digital cameras e Ifa copy created using the COOLPIX P50 is viewed on a different digital camera the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card Restrictions on Picture Editing f available not available 2nd editing 1st editing D Lighting Electronic VR Crop Small picture Black border e Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function e The D Lighting or electronic VR should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists yoeqhe q uo ow 47 yoeqhe q uo aow 48 Editing Pictures Origina
36. the monitor setting changes so that shooting data is displayed e When a face is detected during shooting pictures will be rotated automatically in full frame and humbnail playback modes according to the orientation of the face detected More Information See Autofocus 8 23 for more information D Auto focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses amp Single AF default setting Camera focuses when shutter release button is pressed halfway Full time AF Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter release button is pressed halfway Use with moving subjects snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Huljoous 95 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Flash Exp Comp Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output by 2 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background 0 3 2 0 Flash output is reduced from 0 3 to 2 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections 0 default setting Flash output is not adjusted 0 3 2 0 Flash output is increased from 0 3 to 2 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV to make the main subject of the frame appear brighter At settings other than 0 the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting WH 6 NR Noise Reduction At slow shutter speeds pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored dots concentrated in dark
37. thumbnail 45 Zoom 46 Playback menu 98 102 Portrait mode 4 33 Power switch 4 12 Power on lamp 4 12 18 Preset manual white balance 87 Print set 77 Print size 83 Protect 101 Q Quick playback zoom 46 R Rear curtain sync 26 Rechargeable batteries 12 117 118 Red eye reduction 27 Reset all 115 RSCN 120 S Scene mode 32 Self timer 28 97 Self timer lamp 4 28 Setup menu 103 117 Shooting menu 80 117 Shooting Pictures for a Panorama M 38 Shutter release button 4 Single AF 95 Slide show 100 Small picture 52 Smear 123 Sound settings 112 Speaker 5 Sports 34 SSCN 120 Index Strap Camera 4 Sunset a 35 Support information 2 I Tele 5 21 Television 66 connecting to 66 Thumbnail playback 45 Time zone 14 15 106 108 Transfer 68 Tripod 5 U USB cable 67 72 V Vibration reduction 50 58 111 Video mode 114 Viewfinder 4 5 20 Voice memo 54 deleting 55 64 playing 55 recording 54 Voice recordings Copying 65 making 62 Playing 64 Volume 61 64 WwW WAV 120 Welcome screen 103 White balance 86 T Wide 5 21 a Z 3 Zoom 21 z digital 21 112 gt indicator 6 K optical 21 playback 46 Zoom buttons 5 21 29 61 64 73 139 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 CE NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Ch
38. unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P50 No sound file Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when gt is pressed 8H 64 step 1 the message No sound file will be displayed Press MENU to display the copy sound files screen and copy the sound files stored in the camera s internal memory to the memory card 65 S19 UL pue S4djNdWOD SUOISIAa a_ 0 Bupauuoy 66 Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio video cable to play back pictures on the television 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack on the TV and the white plug to the audio in jack VIDEO AUDIO 3 Tune the television to the video channel See the documentation provided with your television for details 4 Hold down to turn on the camera The camera enters playback mode and pictures recorded to the internal memory or memory card will be displayed on the television While connected to the TV the camera monitor will remain off vV Connecting an Audio Video Cable When connecting the audio video cable be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly Do not use force when connecting the audio video cable to the camera When disconnecting the audio
39. video cable do not pull the connector at an angle v Video Mode Be sure that the camera s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu BH 103 gt Video mode BH 114 When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable pictures recorded with the camera can be copied transferred to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer software including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD For more information on installing the software refer to the Quick Start Guide Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX P50 Windows Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate editions Windows XP Service Pack 2 Home Edition Professional If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer WH 69 Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 3 9 10 4 9 SJ Uld pue S19INdWOD sUOISIAa a 0 HuljdaUUOD Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility vV Notes on Power Source e When connecting the camera to a computer or printer use batteries with adeq
40. 6 is selected for Continuous No sound when shutter is Off is selected for Sound settings gt Shutter 112 released sound in setup menu Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is 90 a selected for Continuous in shooting menu at amp Sports scene mode or fill Museum 34 36 2 scene mode is selected WR mode is selected 56 3 AF assist illuminator does not Off is selected for AF assist option in camera 111 i light setup menu AF assist illuminator turns off automatically in 33 38 some modes 130 Problem Pictures appear smeared Colors are unnatural Randomly spaced bright pixels noise appear in image Pictures are too dark underexposed Pictures are too bright overexposed Unexpected results when flash set to auto with red eye reduction Playback Problem File cannot be played back Cannot zoom in on picture Troubleshooting Cause Solution v Lens is dirty Clean lens 123 White balance setting is not appropriate for light 86 source Shutter speed too slow Noise can be reduced by Using flash 26 Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 88 Selecting On for Noise reduction in the 96 shooting menu Choosing scene mode with noise reduction 34 Flash is off 26 Flash window is blocked 20 Subject is beyond flash range 26 Adjust exposure compensation 30 Apply high sensitivity shooting mode or raise 40 88 the ISO sensitivity 26 37 Subject
41. 8 Choose this simple point and shoot mode suited to first time users of digital cameras in which the camera automatically adjusts settings E High sensitivity i 40 Choose this mode to reduce blur when the subject is poorly lit Movie 56 Choose this mode to shoot movies SETUP Setup 80 Display the setup menu where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness amp Portrait lal Landscape Night portrait Bd Scene 31 Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type or use the voice recording option to record sound only Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes select menu options and to apply selection With Shooting Display flash mode BH 26 menu or move cursor up Display 4 exposure compensation z N 30 menu Display self timer LO J flastimods BH 28 menu amp Apply selection Display MY focus mode amp 29 menu or move cursor down With Playback Choose the TOA VLOOT 18 80 can previous picture OVOA SPE Choose the next picture With Menu Screens Move cursor up P Shooting menu Image quality Display sub menu or mena move apply selection Optimize image sN right White balance Ti Return to the i ISO sensiti
42. BH 83 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in Auto Mode Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory When memory card is inserted N is not Shooting mode displayed and pictures will be recorded to EW displayed in auto mode memory card Image quality Image size Current image quality and size settings are displayed The default settings are Normal for Shutter speed image quality and amp 3 264 x 2 448 for image size apow ony yoeqAe q pue AydesBojoud DIseg Electronic VR When Electronic VR 4 111 in the setup menu is set to Auto default setting amp may be displayed in the monitor when options such as off and G slow sync are selected for the flash mode 8 26 When amp is displayed while shooting under conditions in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures this blurring is reduced Available Functions in Auto Mode In auto mode focus mode 8H 29 and exposure compensation 8 30 can be applied and the camera can shoot using the flash mode M 26 and self timer WH 28 Pressing MENU displays the shooting menu options for specifying the image quality WH 81 and image size WH 82 Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture settings adjusted by the camera to suit shooting conditions are displayed In M manual mode W 42 shutter speed and aperture can be specified m
43. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX P50 User s Manual O ammm Nikon Trademark Information icrosoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of icrosoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries acintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association PictBridge is a trademark mageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Introduction First Steps oa Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode Zl Shooting Suited for the Scene SCENE 3 a High Sensitivity Shooting Mode PM P and M Modes P More on Playback 7 Movies amp Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers MENU Shooting Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by th
44. Tripod socket Battery chamber memory card slot COVER iiaii ueia a WO i Battery CHAMDEL sosessssssstenennenes 1 2 Memory Card Slt 16 uopnponu uonpnponu Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback actual display varies with current camera settings Shooting 26 ay 6 a ga 3 ETOCS SIE a MY 3 gece id icon 25 6E 1 4 jb 78 2000 D A i Su DO z T im al 24 ERSS Ga Cd O 10 mie 11 3 agag agaaa 13 7 DE pare 14 2 rely DATES ay es me 17 1230 20 19 15 1 Shooting mode 18 31 40 41 42 56 Date imprint date coun Exposure lock Focus mode umber of exposures remaining 8 Movie length Aperture Exposure display Shutter speed a mage quality ssssssssssssssesssssessesseosensosseseosenenn 8 Zoom indicator Digital zoom interpolation indicator Flash mode built in flash nternal memory indicator mage size Battery level indicator Exposure compensation SO SENSI TOY eonen Flash exposure compensation Electronic vibration reduction icon mage optimization White BalaiC ssisusinianissn oise reduction Continuous shooting mode 19 58 111 EISEEEREES N FH Selt timer
45. When amp portrait or Bi night portrait mode is selected When Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous B84 90 Before movie recording begins however digital zoom of up to 2X can be applied while movies other than stop motion movies are being recorded e At magnifications of 1 2X to 1 8x Metering is set to Center weighted and at magnifications of 2 0X to 4 0x Metering is set to Spot Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings Button sound Turn button sound on or off When On default setting is selected a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject and three times when an error is detected Start up sound will also play when the camera is turned on Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from On default setting or Off Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu amp Auto Off If no operations are performed for the selected length of time the monitor will urn off and the camera will enter standby mode BH 13 to reduce the drain on he batteries The power on lamp will blink in standby mode If no operations are performed for about another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode The ime options are 30s default setting 1m 5m and 30m Notes on Auto Off Regardless of the option selected the monitor will remain on for three minu
46. a mode to Auto Selecting an option other than aA Infinity for focus mode restores AF area mode to Face priority Continuous Selecting Multi shot 16 changes image quality setting to Mat Normal and image size setting to 54 2592x1944 Noise reduction When On of Noise reduction is applied with Continuous set to an option other than Single or Intvl timer shooting noise reduction will not be performed snua dnjas pue yoeqhej q Hulyoous 97 snuaw dnyas pue y eqkejq Burzooys 98 The playback menu contains the following options ih D Lighting B 49 Copy current picture with enhanced details in shadows amp Printset 77 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each Gy Slide show 100 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show ff Delete 101 Delete all or selected pictures On Protect 101 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion Ba Small pic R52 Create a small copy of the current picture E Copy 102 Copy files between memory card and internal memory Black border W 53 Create the new picture surrounding with black border Displaying the Playback Menu Display the playback menu by pressing gt and pressing MENU gt amp Print set By Slide show ew m Delete On Protect I MENU LSA Playback menu e Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings Bf 9 e To exit the playback me
47. ance and information SOON L2lUY2 L 127 SdJON L2lUY2 L 128 If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Refer to the page numbers in the right most column for more information Display Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause Solution Monitor is blank Camera is off Batteries are exhausted Standby mode for saving power press the shutter release button halfway Monitor is off press IOl When flash lamp blinks red wait until flash has charged Camera and computer are connected via USB cable Camera and TV are connected via audio video cable Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress Monitor is hard to read Ambient lighting too bright use viewfinder or move to darker location Adjust monitor brightness Monitor is dirty Clean monitor Monitor has dimmed to save power Monitor brightens when controls are used Camera turns off without Batteries are low warning e Camera has turned off automatically to save power Batteries are cold Date and time of recording are Pictures recorded before clock was set and not correct Date not set indicator blinks during shooting will have time stamp of 00 00 0000 00 00 movies and voice recordings will be dated 01 09 2007 00 00 Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required No indicato
48. anually 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens flash and self timer lamp When shooting in tall portrait orientation hold the camera so that the flash is up 2 Frame the picture Position the main subject near the center of the monitor apoy ony yDeqQAe q pue AydesHojoyug rISeg Eum 2 Using the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor m The Viewfinder As the area visible in the viewfinder may differ from that of the final picture use the monitor to frame pictures in the following situations e When shooting at ranges of about 1 m 3 ft 3 in or less e When digital zoom is applied BM 21 112 20 When shooting at an image size of B4 3264x2176 or I3 3200x1800 Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom Press T Q to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame or W EMF to zoom out increasing the area visible in the frame Zoomout Zoomin When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification 3 6x holding down T Q triggers digital zoom The subject is magnified up to 4x for a total magnification of 14 4x When digital zoom is in effect the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area A monitor indicator shows the current z
49. arately e Two FR6 lithium AA size batteries available separately e Two EN MH1 Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries available separately from Nikon Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera press the power switch The power on lamp green will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on To turn off the camera press the power switch again When the camera turns off both the power on lamp and monitor will turn off If the camera is turned off hold down gt to turn the camera on in playback mode M 24 Inserting Batteries v Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover to remove or insert batteries m Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries e Read and follow the warnings for batteries on pages iii and the section Caring for the Camera 122 T Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types 4 Nn e Batteries with the following defects cannot be used i T a E Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation Batteries with a flat that does not cover the negative terminal area around the negative terminal v Battery Type To improve battery performance select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the setup menu The default setting is Alkaline When any other type of battery is used turn the cam
50. are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded Date Imprint When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option WH 109 in the setup menu pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed even if Print set is enabled with Date selected in the print set screen See documentation provided with your printer for information on operating the printer 1 Attach the Dock Insert PV 16 supplied tothe printer a gt 2 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert 3 Print pictures Follow the procedures described in the printer manual Removing the Dock Insert Place your thumbs where indicated press and lift sJa ULd pue SiaINdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bupauuon v Note on Connecting to an ImageLink compatible Printer The monitor will dim automatically if no operations are performed for about one minute while the camera is connected to an ImageLink printer The camera will turn off if no operations are performed for about another seven minutes 79 Shooting Playback and Setup Menus The shooting menu of P and M modes and high sensitivity menu of high sensitivity shooting mode contain the following options Image quality 31 Choose the image quality
51. balance and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot All pictures shot in a panorama series have the same exposure and white balance settings 8 Norn 1 125 2 25 Q Panorama Maker Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD Transfer pictures to a computer WH 67 and use Panorama Maker 8 70 to join them in a single panorama Q More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names BJ 120 for more information u 25 BU 104 payns Bunooys 39 apow Bunooys Ayaiisuas y61H High Sensitivity Shooting Mode In high sensitivity shooting mode sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600 depending upon the brightness of the subject 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Frame the subject and shoot By default the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area W 22 93 mM Notes on High Sensitivity Shooting Mode e This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting however when shooting without the flash use of a tripod is recommended e Pictures shot in this mode may become somewhat grainy e Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places Q Options Available in High Sensitivity Shoot
52. compression ratio of recorded pictures g Image size B 82 Choose the image size of recorded pictures Optimize image fi 84 Control contrast sharpness and saturation WH White balance B86 Match white balance to the light source IS ISO sensitivity PH 88 Control the camera s sensitivity to light Metering i 89 Choose how the camera meters exposure s By Continuous B 90 3 Select the option to shoot pictures one at a time in a sequence or with v Best Shot Selector BSS H AF area mode E 93 Al Choose where the camera focuses D Auto focus mode B95 g Choose how the camera focuses 3 Flash exp comp BH 96 5 Adjust flash level NA Noise reduction PH 96 Reduce noise in pictures shot at slow shutter speeds 1 Settings can be applied from other shooting menus except the movie menu 2 This setting cannot be set in the high sensitivity menu 3 See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings 97 80 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High sensitivity Menu Choose P programmed auto M manual or EA high sensitivity by rotating the mode dial Press MENU to display the shooting menu or high sensitivity menu P Shooting menu Image quality he Image size ey b MENU D gt Optimize image A White balance AUN ISO sensitivity MENU Pest e The high sensitivity menu is displayed when HB is selected by the mode dial e To return to the s
53. cting On for Noise reduction R 96 is recommended to reduce noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored dots m Notes on Shutter Speed e Ata Continuous R 90 setting of Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1 2 sec e The slowest shutter speed available is down to 4 sec at an ISO sensitivity BH 88 setting of 800 and 2 sec at 1600 or higher Note on ISO Sensitivity At an ISO sensitivity GH 88 setting of Auto sensitivity is set to ISO 64 Functions Available in M Manual Mode enabled Flash mode BMJ 26 and focus mode BH 29 can be adjusted and self timer WH 28 can be Press MENU in M manual mode to adjust shooting menu settings 8H 80 Changing Camera Settings Switching between shutter speed and aperture or gt Use the multi selector to change settings as follows When Manual is selected for AF area mode 8 93 Nt Kj 23 Flash mode amp Self timer lt 4 Focus mode W Selecting a focus area AV 4 orb Sapo W pue d 43 S pOW W pue d 44 M Manual Mode Exposure The adjustment of shutter speed and aperture to achieve the intended brightness exposure is known as adjusting exposure Varying shutter speed allows you to freeze or blur subject movement even while maintaining the same exposure Fast shutter speed 1 1 000
54. d on a computer cannot be copied Edited copies have the same protection marking BM 101 as the original but are not marked for printing 8 77 Memory contains no images Message f there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied the message Memory contains no images will be displayed Press MENU to display the copy option screen and copy the pictures stored in the camera s internal memory to the memory card More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names BJ 120 for more information The setup menu contains the following options lol a c A amp Menus Choose how menus are displayed Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones Brightness Adjust monitor brightness Date imprint Imprint date or date counter on pictures Electronic VR Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for shooting still pictures AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom Sound settings Adjust sound settings Auto off Set time before camera enters standby mode Format memory Format card Format internal memory or memory card Language Choose the language used for camera monitor display Video mode Adjust settings for connection to TV Reset all Restore camera settings to default values Battery Type
55. d result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth vV Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs vV Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry mM Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature m Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these c
56. de 21 3 Thumbnail playback 45 51 amp Voice recording mode 62 104 amp Wait icon 23 124 A Accessories 118 AE L 39 AF area mode 93 AF assist 111 AF assist illuminator 4 23 111 Alkaline batteries 12 13 117 Audio video cable 66 Auto off 113 Autofocus 29 Autofocus AF lamp 5 22 Auto focus mode 58 95 AVI 120 AV out connect 66 B Backlight 4 37 Backlit subjects 26 37 E High sensitivity shooting mode 40 Batteries alkaline 12 13 117 lithium 12 117 oxyride 12 117 rechargeable 12 117 118 Battery charger 118 Battery level indicator 124 Battery type 13 117 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 5 Beach snow 84 35 Best shot selector 36 90 Black border 53 Blur 130 C Cable connector 4 72 Cleaning Body 123 Lens 123 Monitor 123 Close up Wb 36 Close up 29 36 Color options 97 Computer 66 68 114 copying pictures to 66 68 Continuous 90 Copy 102 Copy Gi 37 Crop 51 D Date 14 15 106 109 printing 78 Date counter 110 Date imprint 109 Daylight saving time 106 107 DCF 136 Delete 24 25 101 button 64 Design rule for camera file system 136 Digital print order format 77 78 136 Digital zoom 112 D Lighting 49 Dock insert 79 DPOF 136 DSCN 120 SOON L2lUY2 L 137 SdON Jer1Uyda 138 Index Dusk dawn id 35 E Electronic VR editing 50 movie recording 58 still picture shooting 111 Error messages 124 127 Exif version 2 2 136 Exposure
57. e Use this option to determine where the camera focuses When digital zoom is effect the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option AUTO i EJ Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face ooking toward the camera Shooting with Face Priority gt W 94 When shooting pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject with which no face is recognized AF area mode will be set to Auto The camera chooses he focus area one of nine containing the subject E 2 o L 2 closest to the camera and focuses on the subject When the monitor has been turned off the camera focuses using only the center focus area Auto Camera automatically selects the focus area one of nine containing the subject closest to the camera m Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the focus area When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor When the monitor has been turned off the camera Smm 28 2s l 28 focuses using only the center focus area Focus area Focus area Manual This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame Press the multi selector A W lt or P to select from 99 dt ip Z focus areas in the frame Pictu
58. e camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again SdION e2lUy2 L Notes on the Monitor e The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction Images recorded using the product will not be affected e When framing bright subjects vertical comet like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display This phenomenon known as smear does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction Some smear may appear in movies e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting e The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorized service representative 123 SAJON Je21UyY2 L 124 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor as well as the solutions for dealing with them Display blinks E i Warning Battery exhausted Warning Please wait for the camera to finish recording i Memory card is write protected This card cannot be used Warning This card cannot be read Card is not formatted Format card No Yes Out of memory Batteries exhausted Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete Write protect switch is in lock positio
59. e following symbol This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury WARNINGS A Turn off in the Event of Malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not Disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the batteries A Do not use the Camera or AC Adapter in the Presence of Flammable Gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Handle the Camera Strap with Care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A Keep out of Reach of Children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths A Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following p
60. e power on lamp and monitor are off Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the card The card can then be removed by hand sdais ysul4 v Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed the memory card must be enoed formatted before use 8H 113 Note that formatting permanently Format card deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the No memory card E e Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press 8 A confirmation dialog is displayed To start formatting choose Format and press Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover until formatting is complete e The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P50 be sure to format them SM 113 with this camera m The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch Write protect switch Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the lock position Unlock by sliding the switch to the write position _ YLock m Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards Do not perform the following during formatting while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card or during data transfer to a computer Failure to observe
61. ed in the camera icon blinks and the AF lamp blinks Do not turn the camera off open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area and the AF lamp glow green e Subject is very dark e Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow e No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g when the subject is standing in front of a white wall wearing a white shirt e Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage e Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or focus on another subject and use focus lock When using focus lock be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject Focus Lock To focus on an off center subject when Center is selected for AF area model use focus lock as described blow e Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not c
62. eg 30 Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker 1 Press i exposure compensation The exposure compensation value will be displayed Exposure compensation is not available in M manual mode Press the multi selector A or W to adjust exposure The exposure compensation menu is displayed When the picture is too dark adjust the exposure compensation in the positive direction When the picture is too bright adjust the exposure compensation in the negative direction Exposure compensation can be set to values between 2 0 and 2 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV Press the shutter release button to shoot a Repeat steps 2 and 3 to shoot while adjusting exposure compensation values a little at a time Press QW When an exposure compensation value other than 0 0 is applied the value is displayed with the icon in the monitor L J To cancel exposure compensation select 0 0 before pressing or follow steps 1 and 2 to select 0 0 m 1125 P2 2 Exposure Compensation Value Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off cancels the exposure compensation setting applied in auto or scene mode and returns to 0 0 g Using Exposure Compensation The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit ob
63. elcome screen BJ 105 Brightness R 109 Date imprint 4 109 Electronic VR R111 AF assist B84 111 Digital zoom 8 112 Button sound MM 112 Shutter sound B84 112 Auto off amp 113 Default value Normal 8 3264x2448 Normal Contrast Auto Image sharpening Auto Saturation Auto Auto Auto Matrix Single 30s Center Single AF 0 Off Default value Text Disable welcome Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size BW 73 74 Default Slide show 8 100 35 e Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number 8H 120 from the memory Numbering will continue from the lowest number available e To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all pictures BH 101 before selecting Reset all e The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed Shooting menu preset white balance value measured using Preset manual H 87 Setup menu Date BJ 106 Date counter WH 110 Language BH 114 and Video mode WH 114 Battery Type Battery Type To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level WH 18 choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use Alkaline default setting LR6 alkaline AA size batteries Two EN MH1 Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries available separately from Nikon ZR6 oxyride AA size batteries COOLPIX NiMH Lithium FR6 lithium AA size batteries Ver Firmware Version
64. ented correctly and do not use force to connect the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub Connecting to a Computer 5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer At the default setting all pictures are transferred to the computer Mion Tanta sr Fle Ede View Window Hele i opore Source P50 Paray Degnaton C Ueas Ueart Petures Nikon Taneler marcanna Ps0 Thurbrals AA 4 photobs selected Tandra 4 checkin avoue samy At the Nikon Transfer default setting the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete For more information on using Nikon Transfer refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer 6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer If your memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB the intended device must support the memory card e At the Nikon Transfer default settings Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device See step 5 above to transfer pictu
65. er s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen A 105 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage o property when physically destroying data storage devices uonnpoanu uonpnponu The Camera Body p Mode dial 8 3 Shutter release button ee E Viewfinder soe 20 g Self timer lamp 28 122 AF assist illuminatov 23 111 122 p Built in flash 26 g Power switch power on lamp Attaching the Camera Strap Eyelet for camera strap 8 Connector cover 9 Cable connector 10 Power CONNECTOF COVED sss 118 maies U2 Oy 133 ipata na 04 0 O2 1 IDI monitor button wesc 11 2 Autofocus AF lam pues 22 2 RashilamPerusaniipiunnnsasa a Viewfinder Zoom buttons W wide T tele Ee thumbnail playback Q playback zoom help P E playback button 24 9 GR DUtHON eiscscisssnsnctoisnssunasnainssiunnenisesD 10 Multi SOCIO CTO escsecssssscsssesesssesesssestsesteesenseeeD E it delete button 24 25 55 61 64 FE MEW menu button 10 57 81 98 13 IMAGeLINK CONNE COM essere D qi
66. era on and change the setting 117 Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer Choose a reliable brand AC Adapter The AC Adapter EH 65A available separately from Nikon can be used to power the COOLPIX P50 from an electrical outlet Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the batteries if no operations are performed for about five seconds The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used At default settings the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about 30 seconds during shooting and playback The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes A 113 sdays 3sul4 14 A language selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired z eStina Italiano Svenska language and press 6 Dansk Magyar T rk e Deutsch Nederlands P Sfk For information on using the multi selector see The Multi Norsk Hx Selector BH 9 Espa ol Polski BAG EAAnvixe Portugu s StS Fran a
67. et choose an option press the multi selector P enter a date 15 step 6 and press To select a different date choose an option and press Q Display options Choose Number of days Years and days or Yrs mnths days and press Sample date counter time stamps are shown below a 18 11 2007 Press to display the stored dates option Number of days Press to display the display option I Stored dates 17 11 2007 fo 03 02 2008 0 Display options Years and days Yrs mnths days pE 22 11 2007 Two days remaining Two days elapsed Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Ai Electronic VR Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for shooting still pictures Auto default setting The effects of camera shake and blurred subjects are reduced while pictures are shot under the following conditions Flash mode is set to or 4f e Shutter speed is slow e Single is selected for the Continuous setting Off Electronic vibration reduction is not enabled When fz is displayed in the monitor with Auto specified the camera applies vibration reduction to suit shooting conditions E 6 m Note on Electronic VR e Electronic VR may not work properly immediately after the camera is turned on or reactivated from standby mode e Electronic VR does not work when the exposure time is faster than a certain value e Electronic VR is less effective for when pict
68. for printing on DPOF compatible devices W 136 When the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card If the memory card is removed from the camera you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order 1 Press MENU in playback mode The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set mea and press Eh D Lighting The print set menu is displayed B Slide show W Delete n Protect MENU ISSA 3 Choose Print selected and press Print set Delete print set MENU fale 4 Choose the pictures and number of copies amp Print selection up to nine of each Press the multi selector lt P to select pictures and press A or F to set the number of copies for each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark amp icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed The pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed Press T Q to switch to full frame playback Press W EF to switch back to thumbnail display Press when setting is complete sJa ULd pue siaINdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Buppauuon 77 SJa ULg pue Sd NdWOD SUOISIAa a L 0 upauuoy 78 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set 5 Choo
69. formation is available online at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http Awww europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http nikonimaging com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Before Shooting Important Pictures Before shooting pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lo
70. frames per movie e Sepia movie 320 Approx 14 min 20 sec Eu B amp W movie 320 Approx 14 min 20 sec Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows All figures are approximate Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card The maximum file size for movies is 4 GB More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names RJ 120 for more information Electronic VR Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording Option Description a Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except va On A A Time lapse movie OFF Off default setting Electronic VR is not enabled At settings other than Off the electronic vibration reduction icon is displayed in the monitor BH 6 The Movie Menu Time Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons 1 Use the multi selector to choose Movie ME Movie options in the movie menu and press Electronic VR MENU Pea 2 Choose Time lapse movie and press Ei To TV movie 640x TV movie 640 R Small size 320 Te Smaller size 160 Exit 3 Choose the interval between shots and press WR Frame intvl Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes MENU Spa 4 Press MENU a The camera returns to shooting mode SalAoW CY worn 1928 686 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording
71. g order each time the multi selector is pressed up to index number 98 Create index Press the shutter release button all the way down a End recordin a eling second time to end recording The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers sBulpsorday 10A 63 SBulps0r9y 2210A g4 Press 1 Press gt in the voice recording screen W 62 step 3 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press W The selected sound file will be played back MENU KOZ oA OK TEN Operations During Playback Audio playback Control icons e oe File number 003 26 11 2007 13 00 Playback time RRR Date and time of recording Length of recording es Index number Progress indicator Index Ce volume Use the zoom buttons to adjust audio playback volume Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor Press the multi selector or gt to choose a control then press to perform the selected operation The following operations are available To Description Rewind Rewind voice recording Playback resumes when is released Advance Advance voice recording Playback resumes when is released Skip to previous index Skip to previous index Skip to next index Skip to next index
72. hange while focus is locked e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway exposure is locked Position the subject Press the Confirm that the Continue holding Press the in the center focus shutter ocus area is green down the shutter shutter area release release button release button halfway and button the halfway recompose the rest of the picture way down AF assist Illuminator and Flash If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter release button halfway or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter release button all the way down The illuminator has a range of about 1 9 m 6 2 ft at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 1 m 3 6 ft at the maximum telescopic position The AF assist illuminator can be set to Off manually E 111 although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor apow ony y2eqAe q pue AydesHojoug rIseg 23 apoy ony yDeqGAe q pue AydesHojoug rISeg 24 Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Press gt The last picture shot will be displayed in full frame playback mode Press the multi selector A W lt or P to view additional pictures Hold down the multi selector A V lt or P to fast forward pictures Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory Press gt or the shutter release butto
73. his function is only available when is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom 8 46 enabled Cropped copies are stored as separate files 1 Press T Q in full frame playback mode to f gt zoom in on the image A ae 2 Refine copy composition Press T or W to adjust the zoom ratio Press the multi selector A W lt or P to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor 3 Press MENU 4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press R Save this image as displayed yoeqhe g uo WoW A new picture containing only the portion visible in the monitor is created To cancel creating a cropped copy choose No Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created the camera will automatically select one of the following image size settings for cropped copies unit pixels e 8 3 264x 2448 e 12 592x1 944 e 482 272 1 704 e 84 2 048 x 1 536 e 281 600 1 200 e 1 280 x 960 e P 1 024 x 768 640 x 480 2320 x 240 e 1160 x 120 When the image size setting for cropped copies is C 320x240 or C1 160x120 these pictures are displayed with a gray frame More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names RJ 120 for more information 51 yoeqhe g Uo 310W 52 Editing Pictures Bm Resizing Pictures Small Picture Create a small copy of the current pictu
74. hooting mode from the shooting or high sensitivity menu press MENU or the shutter release button Image Quality Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures but also larger file sizes limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded FINE Fine Fine quality images compression ratio of 1 4 suitable for enlargement or high quality prints non Normal default setting Normal image quality compression of 1 8 suited to most applications ice Basic Basic image quality compression of 1 16 suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e mail or used in web pages Image quality is shown by an icon in the monitor 6 7 More Information See Number of Exposures Remaining 8M 83 for more information snua dnjas pue y eqkejd Huljoous 81 snuay dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys 82 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu iiu Image Size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory making them suited to distribution by e mail or the web Conversely the larger the image the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably grainy limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded Option Description gn 3264x2448 c default setting Good balance between file size and quality makes this the best choice in most situations
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76. ing Mode Settings can be changed for flash mode AE 26 self timer BH 28 focus mode WH 29 and exposure compensation B 30 e Pressing MENU in high sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for all options in shooting menu except ISO Sensitivity BH 80 P and M Modes The camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity as well as the continuous shooting mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P Emm A A25 2 Adjust settings to suit the subject or your creative intent Press MENU and adjust shooting menu settings BH 80 Adjust the flash mode 8 26 self timer WH 28 focus mode BM 29 and exposure compensation A 30 settings At default setting the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area WH 93 g 3 Frame the subject focus and shoot S POW W pue d mM Note on Shutter Speed When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected for Continuous B84 90 the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1 2 sec 41 Sapol W pue d 42 4 Press the multi selector lt or P to activate Choose this mode to control exposure with manual specification of shutter speed and aperture Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity as well as the continuous shooting mode 1 Rotate the mode dial toM 2 Press the mul
77. ingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges If this fails clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Lens viewfinder Remove dust or lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and other stains Konior clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth being careful not to apply pressure Use a blower to remove dust dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water then dry thoroughly Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty Body Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals Storage Turn the camera off when not in use Check that the power on lamp is off before putting the camera away Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in any of the following locations e Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e Exposed to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F e Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 o prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month urn th
78. ings can be changed from the movie menu Press MENU in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below Option tu TV movie 640 default setting y TV movie 640 R Small size 320 Tp Smaller size 160 T Time lapse movie e Sepia movie 320 Zu B amp W movie 320 Image size and frame rate mage size 640 x 480 pixels Frame rate 30 frames per second mage size 640 x 480 pixels Frame rate 15 frames per second mage size 320 x 240 pixels Frame rate 15 frames per second mage size 160 x 120 pixels Frame rate 15 frames per second The camera automatically shoots pictures at intervals and joins them into a silent movie WH 59 mage size 640 x 480 pixels Frame rate for playback 30 frames per second Record movies in sepia tones mage size 320 x 240 pixels Frame rate 15 frames per second S JAOW Record movies in black and white mage size 320 x 240 pixels Frame rate 15 frames per second 57 SaIAOW 58 The Movie Menu Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Internal memory Memory card Gaio approx 52 MB 256 MB FU TV movie 640 default setting 47 sec Approx 3 min 40 sec Fu TV movie 640 Approx 7 min 20 sec WR Small size 320 Approx 14 min 20 sec Tp Smaller size 160 10 min 10 sec Approx 47 min 40 sec Time lapse movie x 555 frames 1 800
79. ircumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one place to another while an AC adapter is connected S 0N e2lUY2 L 121 SdJON Jer1UYyda 122 Caring for the Camera m The Self timer Lamp AF assist Illuminator LED The light emitting diode LED 84 4 28 111 used in the self timer lamp AF assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard Batteries CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT EC60825 1 Edition 1 22001 e Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary WH 18 If possible carry spare batteries when taking pictures on importan occasions e Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning e Used batteries are a valuable resource Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations Caring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end To remove f
80. irection and press Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama right left Q up ZS or down 7 ier The panorama direction icon D is displayed to the 26 direction pressed and changes to white when QW i pressed Apply flash mode 8 26 self timer 8H 28 focus mode 8H 29 and exposure compensation A 30 settings with this step if necessary Press to reselect the direction Shoot the first picture The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor as Gu 8 nor 1 125 A 26 Scene Mode 4 Shoot the second picture Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene 88 Norm 1 125 o 25 5 Press when shooting is completed The camera returns to step 2 En 17125 2 8 24 vV Panorama Assist Flash mode 88 26 self timer BH 28 focus WH 29 and exposure compensation BH 30 settings cannot be adjusted after the first shot Pictures cannot be deleted nor can zoom image quality WH 81 or image size BH 82 be adjusted until the series is finalized The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function WH 113 during shooting Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled o a longer setting is recommended Q Exposure Lock REL is displayed to indicate that white
81. is Pycckwa mwatngy Indonesia Suomi 3 Choose Yes and press W Date If No is selected the date and time will not be set Set time and date 4 Press Time zone C London Casablanca Daylight saving Q Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect turn on Daylight saving in the time zone menu and set the date 1 Before pressing press the multi selector W to choose Daylight saving 2 Press to enable daylight saving time W Pressing toggles the daylight saving time option on and off 3 Press the multi selector A and then press to proceed to step 5 When daylight saving time ends turn Daylight saving off from the date menu 8 106 in the setup menu The camera s clock is automatically set back one hour Setting Display Language Date and Time 5 Select your home time zone 108 and press 6 Edit the date e Press the multi selector A or W to edit the highlighted item e Press P to move the highlight in the following order D day M month Y year gt hour gt minute gt DMY the order in which the day month and year are displayed e Press to return to the previous item 7 Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed and press Q or the multi selector gt The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode Q Editing the Date and Time Home time zone p
82. is backlit Select 4 Backlight scene mode or use fill flash Adjust exposure compensation 30 When or fill flash with slow sync and red 26 eye reduction of El mode is applied during 34 shooting In Camera Red Eye Fix may in very rare cases be applied to areas not affected by red eye Set a flash mode other than when in a shooting mode other than Hal mode during shooting Cause Solution cS e File was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera e Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress pictures cannot be played back until recording is complete Playback zoom cannot be used with movies small pictures or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 x 240 SOON Jed1UYyra1 131 Sd ON L2lUY2 L 132 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot record or play back voice memo Cannot use D Lighting electronic VR crop small picture or black border options Pictures not displayed on television Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected Pictures to be printed are not displayed Cannot select paper size with camera Cause Solution Voice memos cannot be appended to movies Voice memos cannot be appended to pictures shot by other cameras and voice memos recorded by other cameras cannot be played back These options cannot be used with movies The D Lighting crop and small picture options cannot be used with pictures shot when
83. is set to Normal and image size is set to 84 3 264 x 2 448 This rate is maintained for up to 5 pictures Focus exposure compensation and white balance are fixed at values determined with the first shot in each series e The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Other settings can be selected X Party indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame e As pictures are easily affected by camera shake hold the camera steadily 4 s of e mF Fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction Other settings can be selected 2 Other settings can be selected 1 A For those scene modes with AJ use of a tripod is recommended NR Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take longer to record Scene Mode Beach snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields beaches or sunlit expanses of water e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Other settings can be selected Sunset A Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Other settings can be selected u 25 BU 104 payns BuljooUsS i Dusk dawn AJNA Preser
84. jects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame for example sunlit expanses of water sand or snow or when the background is much brighter than the main subject Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects for example a swath of dark green leaves or when the background is much darker than the main subject Shooting Suited for the Scene Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type Some scenes types can be selected using only the mode dial while others can easily be selected from the scene menu Mode Dial Scenes Portrait ll Landscape Night portrait Scene Menu Scenes Night landscape i 8 Close up ii Museum Fireworks show amp Party indoor Beach snow Sunset Dusk dawn See Voice Recordings 8H 62 u 25 y 104 pauNns buljooUsS Image Quality and Image Size When MENU is pressed in a scene mode the scene menu is displayed and the Image quality BJ 81 and Image size WH 82 settings can be adjusted Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes 31 u 25 AY 104 payns unooys 32 Scene Mode Shooting in Scene Modes amp Portrait al Landscape and F Night Portrait Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to portrait lal
85. k Francais French Indonesia Indonesian Italiano Italian Magyar Hungarian Nederlands Dutch Norsk Norwegian af Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV Choose NTSC or PAL Polski Portugu s Pycckn Suomi Svenska T rk e Hiit PIC Baas ta mawntne Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Reset All E Reset all When Reset is selected the camera s settings will be Reset all settings to default restored to their default values values PN Pop up Menu Option Default value Flash mode BM 26 Auto Self timer Bj 28 Off Focus mode 8 29 Autofocus Exposure compensation W 30 0 0 Scene Mode Option Default value Scene menu 31 Sports Movie Menu Option Default value Movie options 8 57 TV movie 640 Frame interval for Time lapse movies 30s 59 Electronic VR B58 Off snuaw dnyas pue y2eqkejq Burrooys 115 snuay dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys 116 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Image quality WH 81 Image size WH 82 Optimize image 84 84 Custom in Optimize image M 85 White balance 8 86 ISO sensitivity 88 Metering 8 89 Continuous 88 90 Interval timer photography BH 92 AF area mode B84 93 Auto focus mode 8 95 Flash exp comp 8 96 Noise reduction Bj 96 Setup Menu Option Menus 8 104 W
86. kon Transfer displays error click OK to exit Resume operation after turning camera off and reconnecting cable Turn camera off remove and reinsert batteries and turn camera on If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative 101 108 18 68 72 12 18 Display On Printer error Check printer status On Printer error check paper On Printer error paper jam On Printer error out of paper On Printer error check ink On Printer error out of ink On Printer error file corrupt Running out of ink or printer error Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer Paper has jammed in the printer o paper is loaded in printer nk error nk cartridge is empty An error caused by the image file has occurred Error Messages Check printer After checking the ink or solving the problem select Resume and press to resume printing Load the specified paper select Resume and press to resume printing Eject the jammed paper select Resume and press to resume printing Load the specified paper select Resume and press to resume printing Check ink select Resume and press Q to resume printing Replace ink select Resume and press to resume printing Select Cancel and press to cancel printing z See the documentation provided with your printer for further guid
87. l Pictures and Edited Copies e Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted e Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original e Edited copies are not marked for printing BJ 77 or protecting BH 101 as the original Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting D Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast brightening dark portions of a picture Enhanced copies are stored as separate files 1 Select the desired picture from full frame 8 24 or thumbnail WY 45 playback mode and press MENU The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose D Lighting SEE and press En D Lighting i x i amp Print set The original version will be shown on the left and the E Slide show edited version will be shown on the right i Delete On Protect 3 Choose OK and press A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created To cancel D Lighting choose Cancel and press Eh D Lighting D Lighting copies can be recognized by the 4g icon displayed during playback Cancel More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names RJ 120 for more information yoeqhe q uo OW 49 yoeqhe g Uo 310W 50 Editing Pictures Compensating Blurring After Shooting E
88. landscape or Bal night portrait 2 Frame the subject and shoot Other Scene Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to REH 2 Press MENU to display the scene menu screen choose the desired scene with the multi selector and press 0 3 Frame the subject and shoot wm Ci Gmm A Fee l 20 SCH Scene menu k Sports X Party indoor Sunset E Dusk dawn MENU ISSA mm eS Fo l 26 Scene Mode Features amp Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly Portrait subjects exhibit smooth natural looking skin tones e The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera Shooting with Face Priority WH 94 e Ifthe camera detects multiple faces the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera e Ifno face is recognized the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area zoom is not available Other ie can I bal Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes e Camera focuses at infinity The AF lamp 8 22 always glows green when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note however that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus u 25 BU 104 payns BuljooUsS 4 S of e a a o Other settings can be selected Icons Used for Descriptions The following icons are used for descriptions in this section 4 fla
89. lectronic VR Blurring in pictures shot without electronic VR enabled and marked with M electronic VR guide in full frame playback mode can be compensated with electronic VR after shooting When electronic VR is applied to pictures after they are shot compensated copies are stored as separate files 1 Choose a picture in full frame playback mode TAVO 1680 24 and press O04 SEE Blurring compensation can only be applied to pictures marked with M 2 Use the multi selector to choose OK and press Compensated image is created To cancel vibration reduction choose Cancel and press QR For compensated images the indicator is displayed in 48 W007 18 80 fm the monitor during playback AJA m Notes on Electronic VR In addition to the restrictions described in Restrictions on Picture Editing WH 47 electronic VR cannot be used for the following pictures e Pictures marked with amp that were compensated z7 e Pictures marked with that were not compensated ee m Pictures shot with Multi shot 16 8 90 or with slow shutter speeds Pictures with Date imprint 109 Pictures with minor blur or pictures that are badly blurred More Information Ehmm ty 4 See Electronic VR WH 111 and Image Sound File and Folder Names 120 for more information Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy Crop T
90. light source before shooting Although the default setting Auto can be used under most types of lighting you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results fll Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions Best choice in most situations default setting PRE Preset manual Neutral colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions see Preset Manual BH 87 for details 3 Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight 3 Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting fi Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting Cloudy Use when shooting under overcast skies amp Flash Use with the flash mode The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor At settings other than Auto the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor WH 6 m Flash Mode At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash turn the flash off WW 26 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast for example to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting 2 Use the mu
91. lti selector to choose PRE Preset MB White balance manual in the white balance menu and press MFT E PRE Preset manual i Daylight The camera zooms in Incandescent S Fluorescent MENU Sie 3 Choose Measure LR Preset manual To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual choose Cancel and press Cancel AMM Exit 4 Frame the reference object IB preset manual Measure MENU Pzoeata Reference object frame 5 press The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set No pictures are recorded Note on Preset Manual Regardless of the flash mode selected the flash will not fire when is pressed in step 5 Therefore the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used snuaw dnyas pue ydeqAe q Burooys 87 snuay dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys 88 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu ISl ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light The higher the sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting high sensitivity is often associated with noise randomly spaced brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image Auto default setting Sensitivity is ISO 64 under normal conditions when lighting is poor and the flash is off the camera compensates by raising sensitivity
92. me Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures shot while this option is in effect Date counter Time stamp shows number of days between date of recording and selected date At settings other than Off the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor A 6 m Date Imprint mprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted e Dates imprinted at an image size setting BW 82 of Y 640 x 480 may be difficult to read Choose F 1 024 x 768 or larger when using date imprint The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu s Date item WH 14 106 Date cannot be imprinted on pictures shot in certain modes WH 129 Date Imprint and Print Set When printing from DPOF compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo information the date and information can be printed on pictures without date and time imprinted on them using options in the Print set menu BH 77 snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Hulyoous 109 snuay dnjas pue Jpeq ejd Bunooys 110 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures shot while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until or the number of days elapsed since a specified date Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding Date counter 1711112007 Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored To s
93. mera focuses on subject in active focus area While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked As pictures are easily affected by camera shake hold the camera steadily ow o o e e Ja Other settings can be selected Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 7 6 in Ti Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited for example in museums and art galleries or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash e Camera focuses on subject in center of frame e BSS Best Shot Selector RY 90 is used when shooting e As pictures are easily affected by camera shake hold the camera steadily 1 Other settings can be selected 2 Also macro close up can be selected A For those scene modes with AJ use of a tripod is recommended NR Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take longer to record Scene Mode Fireworks show A Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the AF lamp BH 22 always lights Note however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity L Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in
94. meter 39 in from the subject A Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire A Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Notice for Customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into
95. moved with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during ightning storms Failure to observe his precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the power cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flames Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock iii For Your Safety A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one
96. n Error accessing memory card Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera Memory card is full Clock not set Set clock Batteries running low Prepare to change batteries Change batteries Wait until message clears from display automatically when recording is complete Slide write protect switch to write position e Use approved card e Check that connectors are clean e Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted Choose Yes and press to format card or turn camera off and replace card Choose lower image quality or smaller image size Delete pictures or sound files Insert new memory card Remove memory card and use internal memory Display Image cannot be saved Sound file cannot be saved iJ iJ Cannot record movie iJ Memory contains no iJ Image can not be modified images No sound file Error Messages Error occurred while Format internal memory or 113 recording picture memory card Camera has run out of file e Insert new memory card 16 numbers e Format internal memory 113 or memory card Picture cannot be used for Choose picture 320 x 240 51 52 welcome screen pixels or larger or picture 82 shot at an image size setting other than E 3264x2176 and E3 3200x1800 Cannot copy picture Delete pictures from 101 destination Camera has run out of file e Insert new memory card 16 numbers
97. n to switch to shooting mode When N is displayed pictures stored in the internal memory Internal memory will be displayed When memory card is inserted iN is not i displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed TEO QOOASEG Deleting Pictures 1 Press TI to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor 2 Use the multi selector to select Yes and press Erase 1 image XX Done To exit without deleting the picture select No and press Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Playback Mode The following options are available in full frame playback mode Option Press T Q to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor up to about 10x Press to return to full frame playback mode Playback zoom Press W Ei to display four nine or 16 picture thumbnails Use TQ W E Oa Hide or show photo info in monitor Press while displaying a picture to compensate a blurred picture gt View thumbnails Hide or show photo info Electronic VR Press gt or the shutter release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial Switch to shooting mode Pressing gt to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off holding down gt will turn the camera on in playback mode The lens does not extend Viewing Pictures Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is in
98. ns to AUTO auto when the camera is turned off unless a picture is shot with auto with red eye reduction enabled Adjustments to the flash mode setting applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off Red eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red eye reduction In Camera Red Eye Fix The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash reducing red eye The camera then analyzes the picture if red eye is detected the affected area will be processed to further reduce red eye before the picture is saved Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter release button being pressed and the picture being shot this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly Advanced red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations In extremely rare instances areas not subject to red eye may be affected by advanced red eye reduction processing in these cases choose another mode and try again apow ony yDeqAe q pue AydesBojoud JIseg 27 apoy ony yDeqQAe q pue AydesHojoud 1Seg 28 The camera is equipped with a ten second and three second timer for self portraits When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended 1 Press self timer The self timer menu is displayed
99. nt all image DPOF printing MENU Texas To exit to the print menu press MENU 3 Choose the desired paper size and press W A Paper size To specify paper size using printer settings choose M4 Default Default in the paper size menu 3 5 x 5 in 5x7in 100 x 150mm A4 MENU Tate 4 Choose Print selection Print all images or DPOF printing and press W Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies up o nine of each Press the multi selector lt P to select pictures and press or W to set the number of copies or each Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark amp and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed Press T Q to switch to full frame playback Press W E to switch back to thumbnail display Press when setting is complete The menu shown at right will be displayed To print choose Start print and press Choose Cancel and press to return to the print menu Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one at a time The menu shown at right will be displayed To print choose Start print and press Choose Cancel and press to return to the print menu Connecting to a Printer f Print menu Print all image DPOF printing Paper size MENU ISO A Print selection Ai AR 2
100. nu press MENU Playback Options The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The picture selection screen as shown at right will be displayed with the following menus Playback menu print set 77 delete H 101 protect H 101 copy 8 102 e Setup menu welcome screen A 105 Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures 1 Press the multi selector lt or P to choose the desired picture Only one picture can be selected for Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 Press T Q to switch to full frame playback Press W ES to switch back to thumbnail display 2 Press Aor W to select ON or OFF or the number of copies When ON is selected a check mark amp is displayed in the top left corner of the current picture Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures 3 Press The setting is enabled Done snu W dn 5 pue ydeqAe q Burooys 99 snuay dnjas pue yeqAej dg Bunooys Playback Options The Playback Menu Lil Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated slide show 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press To change the interval between pictures choose Frame intvl select the desired interval time and press before choosing Start To repeat the slide show automatically enable Loop and press before choosing Start The check mark W will
101. omatically advanced one gt B hour Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu 3 Press the multi selector P The new city time zone menu is displayed 4 Choose the travel destination time zone and press The setting is enabled While the travel destination time zone is selected the icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode m The Clock Battery Time zone 15 11 2007 02 04 f amp London Casablanca m Daylight saving E gt Tokyo Seoul gt New city time zone Hawaii Tahiti MENU LEETU Time zone 14 11 2007 16 04 ff London Casablanca m Daylight saving Q Hawaii Tahiti A 0 8 The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or the AC adapter available separately from Nikon is connected and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging ft Home Time Zone e To switch to the home time zone choose f in step 2 e To change the home time zone choose ff in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4 to set the home time zone Daylight Saving Time e If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect Turn Daylight saving on W when daylight saving time begins to automatically advance the camera s clock one hour e If date and time are set with Daylight saving turned on W when daylight saving time is in effect Turn Daylight saving off when daylight saving time ends to automa
102. on digital camera Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it where all those who use the product will read it Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used 0 uopnponu i lt gt Notations e A Secure Digital SD memory card is referred to as a memory card e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated with brackets Screen Samples In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display Memory Cards Pictures shot with this camera can be stored in the camera s internal memory or on removable memory cards If a memory card is inserted all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store delete or view pictures uonnponu Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated in
103. onitor then press to perform the selected operation The following operations are available To Rewind Advance Pause End axe EAr 18 80 ay wa 203 Pausing Description J in WNT _ 3 Volume indicator During playback Rewind movie Playback resumes when is released Advance movie Playback resumes when is released Pause playback While paused use the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie The following operations can be performed while playback is paused T fa Rewind movie by one frame Rewind continues while is pressed Advance movie by one frame Advance continues while is pressed Resume playback End playback and return to full frame playback Deleting Movie Files Press J when being played back when displayed in full frame playback mode BM 24 or when selected in thumbnail playback mode 8H 45 A confirmation dialog is displayed To delete the movie select Yes and press W To exit without deleting the movie select No and press Erase 1 image S MOW Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built in microphone and played back over the built in speaker 1 Rotate the mode dial to RAJA Press MENU to display the scene menu use the multi selector to choose voice recording and press The length of recording that can be made will be displayed
104. only displayed for five seconds If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Using the Flash m Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled e Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake e Place the camera on a flat level surface or use a tripod recommended e The iJ symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed Pictures shot when iil is displayed may be slightly mottled m Note on Using the Flash When using the flash at a wide angle zoom position reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures To reduce these reflections set the flash to Off or zoom in on the subject The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway e On Flash will fire when picture is shot e Blinks Flash charging Wait a few seconds and try again e Off Flash will not fire when picture is shot When pictures are shot using the flash and low batteries the monitor display will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash is fully charged The Flash Mode Setting In auto high sensitivity shooting P and M modes the default setting is AUTO auto The flash mode setting modified in auto mode retur
105. oom ratio T Ti WEO T IT WE IT J T Ww Ww Zoom indicator is Optical zoom Zoom indicator turns displayed when the zoom yellow when digital buttons are pressed zoom is in effect m Digital Zoom and Image Quality If possible digital zoom will create a picture by cropping the area visible in the monitor to the current image size A 82 increasing magnification without affecting quality If the crop would be smaller than the current image size additional pixels are added through a process known as interpolation creating a slightly grainy image The amount of zoom available before interpolation is used depends on the option currently selected for image size as shown in the following table The camera pauses temporarily in its zooming operation when it reaches the maximum zoom ratio possible before interpolation is used is displayed when interpolation is in effect Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation Image size Zoom ratio Image size Zoom ratio 84 82 3 6x up to the maximum 2 7 2x digital zoom up to 2 0x 6 optical zoom ratio Ly 8 6x digital zoom up to 2 4x Ey 4 3x digital zoom up to 1 2x P 10 8x digital zoom up to 3 0x 8y 5 0x digital zoom up to 1 4x cy 14 4x digital zoom up to 4 0x Digital zoom can be limited to the range at which interpolation is not in effect or it can be turned off WH 112 apow ony y2eqAe q pue AydesHojoug rIseg 21 apoy ony yDeqQAe q pue AydesHojoug 1Seg 22
106. oose the desired picture and press Press W EF to display 12 thumbnails and T Q to switch back to full frame playback Choose Copies and press Choose the number of copies up to nine and press Choose Paper size and press W Choose the desired paper size and press W To specify paper size using printer settings choose Default in the paper size menu Connecting to a Printer A Print selection 15 11 MENU rota M PictBridge Start print Paper size MENU Taig MA Copies MENU T saig M PictBridge Start print Copies TEN ea M Paper size iy 3 5 x 5 in 5x 7in 100 x 150mm A4 MENU Sse sJaqULd pue siayNdwos suosija L 0 Hupauuoy 73 SJa ULg pue S4dINdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bupauuoy 74 Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press W M PictBridge Copies Paper size Exit 7 Printing starts Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete Printing 002 004 To cancel before all copies have been printed press QW Cancel Current print total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly 8 72 print pictures by following the procedure below 1 Whenthe print selection screen is displayed press MENU The print menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size A Prinimeni and press Print selection Pri
107. ot e Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera s print set menu WM 77 ImageLink compatible Printers Users of ImageLink compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer See Connecting to a ImageLink compatible Printer WH 79 and the documentation provided with your printer for details 71 SJa ULg pue S1d NdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bupauuoy Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Turnonthe printer Check printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable 4 Turnonthe camera When connected correctly the PictBridge startup screen hs will be displayed in the camera monitor Then the S print selection screen will be displayed S Omer JAD 2f MENU ERT E PictBridge m Connecting the USB Cable Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly and do not use force to connect the USB cable When disconnecting the USB cable do not pull the connector at an angle Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly 8 72 print pictures by following the procedure below 1 Use the multi selector lt P to ch
108. ox 190 shots with ZR6 oxyride available separately e Approx 580 shots with FR6 lithium available separately e Approx 330 shots with Rechargeable Ni MH Battery EN MH1 Ex available separately from Nikon Dimensions Approx 94 5 x 66 x 44 mm 3 7 x 2 5 x 1 7 in 2 WxHxD excluding projections 3 Weight Approx 160 g 5 6 oz without batteries and SD memory card Operating environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA standards for measuring the life of camera batteries Measured at 23 C 73 F zoom adjusted with each shot flash fired with every other shot image quality set to hee Normal image size set to 84 3264 x 2448 Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed The supplied batteries are for trial use Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F 134 Specifications Dock Insert PV 16 Dimensions Approx 135 5 x 17 x 63 mm 5 3 x 0 6 x 2 4 in W x Hx D excluding projections Weight Approx 27 g 0 9 oz SdON L2lUy2 L m Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice 135 SAJON Je21UyY2 L 136 DCF Design Rule
109. re Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1 16 The following sizes are available Option Description Cm 640x480 Suited to television playback Ca 320x240 Suited to display on web pages C1 160x120 Suitable for e mail attachments 1 Select the desired picture from full frame 8 24 or thumbnail BW 45 playback mode and press MENU The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Small pic CFAR and press amp Voice memo E Copy Black border MENUSA 3 Choose the desired copy size and press 0 Fa Small pic mi 640x480 Tm 320x240 El 160x120 Exit 4 Choose Yes and press Q Anew smaller copy is created Create small picture file To cancel creating a small copy choose No The copy is displayed with a gray frame More Information See Image Sound File and Folder Names RJ 120 for more information Editing Pictures Adding Black Frame on Pictures Black Border This function creates copies with black lines along borders of pictures Copies with black frame are stored as separate files 1 Select the desired picture from full frame 8H 24 or thumbnail BY 45 playback mode and press MENU The playback menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose Black AFA border and press W z Fa Small pic amp Voice memo EH Copy Black border Exit 3 Choose Yes and press Q
110. re Information 54 See Image Sound File and Folder Names BJ 120 for more information Voice Memos Recording and Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with I in full frame playback mode 1 Display the desired Sh V207 180 om CI picture in full frame OOA IPG amp playback mode 8 24 and press MENU The playback menu is displayed 2 Press the multi selector A or W to choose Playback menu Voice memo and press 6 a Small pic Copy Black border The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed 3 Press to listen to the voice memo Playback ends when the voice memo ends or is pressed again Press the zoom buttons to adjust the volume Press MENU before or after playing a voice memo to return to full frame playback mode Deleting Voice Memos Select a picture with a voice memo and press 1 Use the multi selector to choose I and press Only the Erase 1 image voice memo will be deleted a EN I EA No Yes m Voice Memos e When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted both the picture and its voice memo are deleted e Ifa voice memo already exists for the current picture it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded e The COOLPIX P50 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX P50 yoeqhe g uo oy 55 S
111. recautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Before replacing the batteries turn he product off If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Use only the batteries approved for use in this product A 12 Do not combine old and new batteries or e If Nikon rechargeable EN MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately charge and use each of them as a set Do not combine batteries from different pairs e Insert batteries in the correct orientation e Do not short or disassemble batteries or attempt to remove or break battery insulation or casing e Do not expose batteries to flame or o excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when ully discharged To avoid damage o the product be sure to remove he batteries when no charge emains e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation batteries of different makes or types For Your Safety e f liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water A Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger MH 71 available separately Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Dust on or near the metal parts of he plug should be re
112. release button halfway again to 8 focus Press the shutter release button all the way down to shoot Shooting Options The Shooting Menu m Face Priority e When Face priority is selected for AF area model the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is recognized when the shutter release button is pressed halfway e If no face is recognized when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area e The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When the subject is not looking directly at the camera e The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including whether or not the subject is facing the camera e In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected 8H 23 he subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green Should this occur switch to auto mode or change the AF area mode setting to Manual or Center in high sensitivity shooting P and M modes refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance rom the camera as the actual portrait subject and use focus lock WH 23 e If Face priority is selected for AF area mode with framing guides displayed
113. reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the us
114. res Do not connect the camera to the computer If the camera is connected to the computer the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be displayed Select Cancel close the dialog and disconnect the camera from the computer To transfer pictures stored in the camera s internal memory to the computer the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera BH 65 98 102 S4 Ul4d pue siayNdwos suoIsiAaja 0 HuljdaUUOD 69 SJa ULg pue Sd NdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bupauuoy 70 Connecting to a Computer Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image Sound Files e Navigate to the folder on the computer s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system e Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker e Use a series of pictures shot using the Panorama assist option in scene mode BM 38 to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker e Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD e After installation is complete follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker Windows Open All Programs Programs under Windows 2000 from the Start menu gt ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 gt Panorama Maker 4 Macintosh Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu and double click the
115. res can be shot while focus area selection screen is displayed To end focus area selection and adjust the flash mode focus mode self timer and exposure compensation settings press To return to the focus area selection screen press Q Focus area Selectable focus areas snua dnjas pue y eqkejd Huljoous 93 snuayw dnjas pue Jpeq ejd Bunooys 94 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Center default setting Camera focuses on subject in center of frame a Center focus area is used Em 1125 Fs l 26 Focus area Shooting with Face Priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode or the Portrait scene mode or Night portrait scene mode is selected during shooting the face priority function will be applied The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera 1 Frame the picture When the camera detects a face the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a yellow double border When the camera detects more than one face the closest face is framed by a double border and the others by single borders Up to 12 faces can be detected 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border The double border will glow green and focus will be locked When the double border blinks the camera is unable to focus Press the shutter
116. res shot at an Image size setting WH 82 of 27 3264x2176 or 89 3200x1800 and copies created at a size of 160 x 120 using the crop 651 or small picture amp 52 function cannot be selected snua dnjas pue y eqkejd Huljooys 105 snuayw dnjas pue Jpeq ejd Bunooys 106 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones Date Set camera clock to current date and time See steps 6 and 7 of the section Setting Display Language Date and Time BH 15 for more information Time zone fi home time zone can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options When destination time zone is selected the time difference B 108 is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded Useful when travelling Setting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone Date and press The time zone menu is displayed 15 11 2007 11 04 BEIG t 2 Choose and press Smr The date and time displayed on the monitor changes 15 11 2007 02 04 according to the region currently selected ft London Casablanca OE TEREE 2 m Daylight saving If daylight saving time is in effect use the multi selector to fe gt Tokyo Seoul choose Daylight saving and press and then press the Daylight saving multi selector amp The time is aut
117. rs displayed in Shooting data and photo information may be monitor hidden Press O until shooting data or photo information will be displayed Problem Date imprint not available Date not appearing on pictures even when Date imprint is enabled Camera settings reset Troubleshooting Cause Solution Camera clock has not been set Date does not appear on movies on pictures shot using Sports M Museum or Fl Panorama assist in scene mode when Continuous or BSS is selected for Continuous in shooing menu or Auto is selected for Electronic VR in setup menu Backup battery is exhausted all settings were restored to their default values Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the batteries then turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already recorded will not be affected Shooting Problem Camera does not shoot when shutter release button is pressed Camera cannot focus Cause Solution
118. s Slow shutter speed 1 30s More on Playback Press W EF in full frame playback mode R 24 to display pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail images The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed To Press the multi selector A W lt or P to choose Choose pictures pictures When W Ea is pressed display picture Change number thumbnails in the following order of pictures 4 gt 9 gt 16 displayed When T Q is pressed the number of thumbnails changes reversely Cancel thumbnail playback Switch to Press gt or the shutter release button to switch shooting mode to the mode selected with the mode dial Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When protected 8H 101 pictures are displayed in thumbnail playback mode except 16 picture thumbnail playback mode the icons shown at right are displayed with them Movies are displayed as film frames Film frames 24 24 yoeqhe q uo ow yoeqhe q uo aaow 46 Pressing T Q during full frame playback mode 4 24 semn NY zooms the current picture in 3x with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor Quick Playback Zoom The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector A V aor gt hamma When using playback zoom with pictures shot using the face priori
119. scapes at ranges of 5 m 16 ft 5 in or more Flash turns off automatically w Macro close up Use for close ups If zoomed in or out until icon in display turns green camera can focus on objects as close as 5 cm 1 9 in to lens Camera focuses continuously until shutter release button is pressed halfway Setting the Focus Mode 1 Press focus mode The focus menu is displayed apow ony yoeqAe g pue AydesBojoyg DIseg 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the top of the monitor When FF autofocus is applied fF is only displayed for five seconds If a setting is not applied by pressing within a few seconds the selection will be cancelled Macro Close up Mode n macro close up mode the camera focuses continuously even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus However in P and M modes the setting of Auto focus mode 8 95 will be applied The Focus Mode Setting n auto high sensitivity shooting P and M modes the default setting is AF autofocus The ocus mode applied in auto mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off The focus mode applied in scene mode will be restored o its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off 29 apoy ony yDeqGAe q pue AydesHojoug r1S
120. se whether or not to also print shooting Print set date and photo information Choose Date and press to print date of recording on P Done all pictures in the print order Choose Info and press Q to print photo information shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order Choose Done and press 8 to complete the print order and exit Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the Ten WENO 1880 om icon displayed during playback OOOATEE v Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the Print set menu shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF compatible 84 136 printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used e Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer via the supplied USB cable for DPOF printing BH 76 e Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed Deleting All Print Orders Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press Print orders for all pictures will be deleted Note on the Print Set Date Option The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when Date in the print set menu is enabled are those recorded with the picture as it was shot Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera s date and time setting
121. serted Deleting the Last Picture Shot 46 24 In shooting mode press J to delete the last picture shot apow ony y2eqAe q pue AydesHojoug rIseg 25 apoy ony yDeqGAe q pue AydesHojoug r1Seg 26 The flash has a range of about 0 5 5 9 m 1 ft 7 6 in 19 ft 4 2 in when the camera is zoomed out all the way With maximum optical zoom applied the range is about 0 5 2 8 m 1 ft 7 6 in 9 ft 2 2 in when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto The following flash modes are available sauto 4 8 ws Auto default setting for auto mode Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Auto with red eye reduction Reduces red eye in portraits WH 27 Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor Fill flash Flash fires when a picture is shot Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Slow sync AUTO auto is combined with slow shutter speed Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light Rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects Setting the Flash Mode 1 Press flash mode The flash menu is displayed 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press W The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor When AUTO auto is applied Ali is
122. sh mode BM 26 8 self timer 28 focus mode BH 29 4 exposure compensation WH 30 EI AF assist illumination 111 Scene Mode Settings Adjustments to the flash mode setting self timer setting focus mode setting and exposure compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off 33 u 25 AY 104 payns Bunooys 34 Scene Mode Night portrait ADNR Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night e The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera Shooting with Face Priority ed 94 e Ifthe camera detects multiple faces the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera l e If no face is recognized the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area e Digital zoom is not available Fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction 2 Other settings can be selected Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures e While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked e While the shutter release button is held down the camera shoots at a rate of about 1 1 frames per second fps when image quality
123. sscsasssssssesee 40 Shooting in High Sensitivity Shooting MOE ssssssesssssssssseesssssssssesesssssssseesesssssseeesssssssseeees 40 PM Pand MMOS tie ints nscditssscssscossssscendadecsotesbsscocaosssisssissestebcnasdostsoceecesndbisusesbeecunditorssheendesbdteteseas 41 P Programmed Auto Mode M Manual Mode gt More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting Compensating Blurring After Shooting Electronic VI Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Bm Resizing Pictures Small Picture Adding Black Frame on Pictures Black Border Voice Memos Recording and Playback is Recording Voice MERA OS nrerin i a aA R AA WR Movies Recording Movies The Movie Menu Selecting Movie Options Electronic VR Time Lapse Movies Movie Playback Deleting Movie File amp Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordingg Playing Voice Recordings Deleting Sound Files E Copying Voice Ret rdiNg Sissin aia a RRAS viii Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures Creating a DPOF Print Order
124. st profits that may result from product malfunction About the Manuals o part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without ikon s prior written permission ikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in hese manuals at any time and without prior notice ikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the ikon representative in your area address provided separately Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained the copying or
125. sure Metering 256 segment matrix center weighted spot spot AF area with support for 99 focus areas Exposure control Programmed auto manual exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 EV in steps of 3 EV Range W 0 3 to 15 6 EV ISO 100 T 1 7 to 17 6 EV Shutter Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter Speed 1000 8 s Aperture Electronically controlled ND filter selection Range 2 steps f 2 8 and f 5 6 W Self timer Can be selected from 10 and 3 second duration Built in flash Range approx W 0 5 to 5 9 m 1 ft 7 6 in to 19 ft 4 2 in ISO sensitivity Auto T 0 5 to 2 8 m 1 ft 7 6 in to 9 ft 2 2 in Flash control Sensor flash system Interface USB Date transfer protocol MIP PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL 1 0 terminal Audio video output digital I O USB ImageLink connector Supported languages Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Power sources e LR6 alkaline AA size battery x 2 supplied ZR6 oxyride AA size battery x 2 available separately FR6 lithium AA size battery x 2 available separately Rechargeable Ni MH Battery EN MH1 x 2 available separately from Nikon AC Adapter EH 65A available separately from Nikon Battery life e Approx 140 shots with LR6 alkaline supplied e Appr
126. ter weighted and at magnifications of 2 0x to 4 0x Metering is set to Spot When digital zoom is in effect the metered area is not shown in the monitor Metering Area The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center weighted or Spot is selected Spot Center weighted Gum 1125 Fe l 23 snua dnjas pue y eqkejd Huljooys 89 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Ol Continuous Capture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector BSS When Continuous BSS or Multi shot 16 is selected the flash will be disabled and focus exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series El Single default setting One picture is shot each time shutter release button is pressed Oj Continuous While the shutter release button is held down up to 5 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1 1 frames per second fps when image quality is set to INR Normal and image size is set to 8 3264x2448 BSS BSS BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash with the camera zoomed in or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures When Best Shot Selector BSS is enabled the camera shoots up to ten pictures while the shutter release button is held down The sharpest picture picture with the most detail in the series is automatically selected and saved j Multi shot 16 snuay dnjas pue J
127. tes when menus are displayed or for 30 minutes during continuous playback for slide shows or when the AC adapter available separately from Nikon is connected Mi Format Memory 4 Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card Formatting the Internal Memory tf Format memory To format the internal memory remove the memory WARNING card from the camera All images will be deleted The Format memory option appears in the setup Ooo No O menu Format Formatting a Memory Card AA When the memory card is inserted in the camera the WARNING All images will be deleted Format Format card option appears in the setup menu v Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards e Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting e Do not turn the camera off disconnect the AC adapter or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting e The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P50 format them with this camera snua dnjas pue y eqkejd Huljooys 113 snuay dnjas pue yeqQAej d Bunooys 114 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu ws Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages e tina Czech Dansk Danish Deutsch German English default setting Espa ol Spanish EAAnvika Gree
128. this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card Eject the memory card Remove the batteries Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter Do not disassemble or modify Do not drop bend or expose to water or strong physical shocks Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card Do not leave in direct sunlight closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures Do not expose to humidity dust or to corrosive gases Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode This section describes how to shoot in auto mode an automatic point and shoot mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras 1 Rotate the mode dial to amp 2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The power on lamp green will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on 3 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining apoy ony yDeqQAe q pue AydesHojoug rISeg Battery Level Monitor Description NO INDICATOR Batteries fully charged Batteries low prepare to replace the batteries e Number of exposures Warning Cannot shoot pictures Replace remaining Battery with fresh batteries exhausted Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card image quality and image size
129. ti selector P to activate the shutter speed setting The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector lt or P is pressed MS Era Shutter speed 3 Press the multi selector A or W to choose a shutter speed between 1 1 000 sec and 8 sec When adjusting aperture or shutter speed the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure display The degree of deviation in the exposure display is shown in EVs 2 to 2 EV in increments of 1 3 EV A display similar to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture will be overexposed by 1 EV 1 Overexposed Underexposed the aperture setting 5 Press the multi selector amp or W to choose one of two aperture values Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved Press to apply the settings 6 Focus and shoot At default setting the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area WH 93 m Note on Aperture M Manual Mode a The camera s aperture is electronically controlled with neutral density ND filter selection so that depth of field does not change when the aperture value is adjusted m Note on Slow Shutter Speed At speeds slower than 1 4 sec the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that sele
130. tically set the camera s clock back one hour snuaw dnjas pue y2eqkejq Burooys 107 snuayw dnjas pue Jpeqk ejd Bunooys 108 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Time Zones fj 15 The camera supports the time zones listed below For time differences not listed below set the camera clock to local time 8H 14 106 GMT 11 10 9 Location idway Samoa Hawaii Tahiti Alaska Anchorage PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver ST MDT Denver Phoenix La Paz CST CDT Chicago Houston Mexico City EST EDT New York Toronto Lima Caracas Manaus Buenos Aires S o Paulo Fernando de Noronha Azores London Casablanca GMT Location Madrid Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Moscow Nairobi Abu Dhabi Dubai Islamabad Karachi New Delhi Colombo Dhaka Bangkok Jakarta Beijing Hong Kong Singapore Tokyo Seoul Sydney Guam New Caledonia Auckland Fiji Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu IOl Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness The default setting is 3 Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time E 78 Off default setting Date and time are not imprinted on pictures Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures shot while this option is in effect Date and ti
131. to a maximum of ISO 1000 64 100 200 400 800 1600 2000 At the se Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value tings other than Auto the current setting is displayed in the monitor SH 6 If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 64 the ll icon will be displayed WH 27 m Note on Shutter Speed The slowes t shutter speed available is down to 4 sec at an ISO sensitivity setting of 800 and 2 sec at 1600 or higher Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Matrix default setting Camera sets exposure for entire frame Recommended in most situations Center weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame Classic meter for portraits preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure Can be used with focus lock 23 to meter off center subjects Spot Camera meters area shown by circle in center of frame Ensures that subject in metering target is correctly exposed even if background is much lighter or darker Can be used with focus lock M 23 to meter off center subjects Spot AF area Camera meters selected focus area A 93 Available only when a setting other than Center is selected for AF area mode m Note on Metering When digital zoom is in effect at magnifications of 1 2x to 1 8x Metering is set to Cen
132. ty function BM 94 the picture will be enlarged with the face recognized during shooting at the center of the monitor If more than one face was recognized the picture would be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor Press the multi selector A V lt or P to display a different recognized face ax 0 The magnification ratio can be changed further by operating the zoom buttons The zoom ratio will be displayed in the monitor and can be increased up to 10x The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in To Zoom in TQ Press T Q Press W E Zoom out W Ei When the magnification ratio reaches 1x the display returns to full frame playback mode View other areas Press the multi selector A W lt 4 or P to move of picture 4 to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor Switch to full frame playback Pres Pes Grop picture KA Ss to crop current picture to contain only PP the portion visible in the monitor Switch to Press gt or the shutter release button to switch shooting mode to the mode selected with the mode dial 24 51 24 Use the COOLPIX P50 to edit pictures in camera and store them as separate files WH 120 The editing features described below are available Editing function D Lighting Electronic VR Crop Small picture Black border Picture Editing Description Create a copy of
133. uate charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly e To power the camera continuously for extended periods use an AC Adapter EH 65A available separately from Nikon 8 118 Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera 67 SJa ULg pue S1dINdWOD SUOISIAa a 0 Bupauuoy 68 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed 2 Turn off the camera 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable 4 Turnon the camera Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer Nikon Transfer will start To bypass this dialog in he future check Always do this for this device Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK Nikon Transfer will start To bypass this dialog in the future check Always use this program for this action Mac OS X ikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed m Connecting the USB Cable Be sure that the connectors are ori
134. unlight The default setting is Auto Image sharpening Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting Choose high settings for sharp outlines low settings for softer outlines The default setting is Auto Saturation Control the vividness of colors Choose Enhanced for more vivid colors Moderate for less saturated colors The default setting is Auto v Note on Image Sharpening The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor during shooting Check results in playback mode G Custom Contrast A Image sharpening AlN Saturation AlN MENU Teste Q Contrast 1 High 0 Normal 1 Low MENU Sea Image sharpening 1 High 0 Normal 1 Low OFF Off MENU fea Saturation Enhanced 0 Normal 1 Moderate MENU P eaie snuaw dnyas pue ydeqAej q Burooys 85 snuay dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys 86 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu WB White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade direct sunlight or under incandescent lighting Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural coloration choose a white balance setting that matches the
135. ures are considerably blurred e Blurred subjects cannot be compensated Electronic Vibration Reduction Icons in Playback Mode The compensated pictures are marked with the icon in full frame playback mode If electronic VR cannot compensate a blurred picture the picture is marked with the Q icon in full frame playback mode 8H 6 7 Compensating Movies with Electronic VR Electronic VR can be enabled for movie recording from Electronic VR 8H 58 in the movie menu 357 ZI AF Assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination Auto default setting AF assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit Note that for some scene modes AF assist illumination turns off automatically Off Disable this function The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor snua dnjas pue y2eqkejd Hulyooys 111 snuayw dnjas pue J2eqk ejd Bunooys 112 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Digital Zoom Use this setting to control digital zoom operation On default setting Pressing and holding down T Q at the maximum optical zoom position trigger digital zoom WH 21 Crop Limit digital zoom to the range at which image quality does not suffer off Disable digital zoom except when recording movies m Notes on Digital Zoom e When digital zoom is in effect AF area mode is set to Center WH 93 e Digital zoom is not available in the following situations
136. ves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the AF lamp BH 22 always lights Note however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity Other settings can be selected A For those scene modes with use of a tripod is recommended NR Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing NR may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take longer to record 35 u 25 ay 104 payns Bunooys 36 Scene Mode Night landscape ADNR Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes e Camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the AF lamp BH 22 always lights Note however focus may not be set for near subjects while the camera focuses at infinity Other settings can be selected W Close up Photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range macro close up is selected for focus mode 8H 29 and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus The camera can focus at distances as close as 5 cm 1 9 in at the wide angle zoom position at which amp glows green The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position AF area mode is set to Manual B84 93 When is pressed ca
137. vity Au previous menu D im 4 MENIS S amp eS Apply selection Move cursor down Notes on the Multi Selector In the manual the button indicating up down left and right of the multi selector is shown as A V dande uonnponu uonpnponu 10 Basic Operations The MENU Button Press MENU to display the menu for the selected mode Use the multi selector to navigate the menus 8 9 B Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages way ea Optimize image MENU Displayed when White balance more menu items to follow H AF area mode 19 Face priority iu there are more i W Auto previous menu items MENU Taig Press or the multi selector Press or the multi P to proceed to the selector P to apply next set of options selection Help Displays Press T when P is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option To return to the original menu press T again Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression file w T size Qo z or a Exit Back Basic Operations The O Button To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback press IO With Shooting Current settings uonnponu Framing guides E P and M modes only Monitor off P and M modes only View through lens only

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