DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En Where to Find It Find what you're looking for from: O O The Table of Contents The Q&A Index aB vi­vii aB viii­ix Find items by function or menu name. Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the "question and answer" index. O O The Index Error Messages aB 111­114 aB 97­99 Search by key word. If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. O Troubleshooting aB 100­103 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 7 for details. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by B Apical Limited. 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. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Scene Mode P and T Modes P, S, A, and M Modes More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Menu Guide Technical Notes D A C B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information may be found elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. i For Your Safety To prevent damage to the product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: A product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS A Turn off in the event of malfunction This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or optional AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and/ or remove the battery 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. Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter 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 removing the battery. 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. Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting batteries or other small parts into their mouths. A Observe caution when handling batteries A Do not disassemble A Do not use the camera, battery charger, or AC A Handle the camera strap with care A Keep out of reach of children Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Use the supplied MH-61 battery charger to charge the batteries. · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble batteries. · Do not expose to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. · If liquid from the damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. ii A Observe the following precautions when han- dling the battery charger · Use only battery chargers designated for use with this product. · Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. · Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. · Do not handle the power cable or go near the adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this 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 flame. 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 electric shock. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables sold or provided 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 in the lens or other moving parts. 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 of damage the equipment. Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39in.) from the subject. or object Such use can result in the person being burned, and/or their clothes igniting from the heat of the flash. A CD-ROMs A Observe caution when operating the flash A Do not fire the flash while it is touching a person A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder A Avoid contact with liquid crystal A Use appropriate cables Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. iii Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort has been 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 Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 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. COOLPIX P5000 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment CAUTIONS generates, uses, and can radiate radio freModifications quency energy and, if not installed and used The FCC requires the user be notified that any in accordance with the instructions, may changes or modifications made to this device cause harmful interference to radio communithat are not expressly approved by Nikon Corcations. However, there is no guarantee that poration may void the user's authority to interference will not occur in a particular operate the equipment. installation. If this equipment does cause Interface Cables harmful interference to radio or television Use the interface cables sold or provided by reception, which can be determined by turnNikon for your equipment. Using other intering the equipment off and on, the user is face cables may exceed the limits of Class B encouraged to try to correct the interference Part 15 of the FCC rules. by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Notice for Customers in the State of California · Increase the separation between the equipWARNING: Handling the cord on this product ment and receiver. may expose you to lead, a chemical known to · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a the State of California to cause birth defects or circuit different from that to which the other reproductive harm. Wash hands after receiver is connected. handling. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ Nikon Inc. television technician for help. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. iv Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: · This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. · For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." 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 has been obtained, the copying or 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. · 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, woodcuts, 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 user'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 (B 84). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. v Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................... ...