User manual NIKON COOLPIX P5100

DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En Trademark Information · Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. · Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. · The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. · PictBridge is a trademark. · D-Lighting technology is provided by P 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. Introduction First Steps A C a B PSAM Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Anti-shake Mode High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode P, S, A and M modes c D E More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS 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 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. Do not Disassemble 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/or removing the battery. 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. Handle the Camera Strap with Care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Keep out of Reach of Children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. ii For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Use the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied) to charge the battery. · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing. · Do not expose the battery to flames 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. · The battery is 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 battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger 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 battery charger during lightning storms. 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 flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. · · · · iii For Your Safety · Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. 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 meter (39 in.) from the subject. 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. 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. iv Notices 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. COOLPIX P5100 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or 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 v Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. 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. vi Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1 About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1 Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2 Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4 The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4 The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6 Shooting.......................................................................................................................................................................6 Playback........................................................................................................................................................................7 Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8 The Mode Dial...........................................................................................................................................................8 The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button...........................................................................................9 The Multi Selector................................................................................................................................................10 The d Button....................................................................................................................................................11 Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11 The x Button......................................................................................................................................................12 Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................13 First Steps ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14 Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16 Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................17 Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................18 Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................20 Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................21 vii Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22 Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24 Using the Viewfinder.........................................................................................................................................24 Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................28 Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30 Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................30 Shooting with the Self-timer ...........................................................................................................32 Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................................................................33 Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................33 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................34 C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................ 35 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................35 Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................35 Features .....................................................................................................................................................................36 a Anti-shake Mode....................................................................................................................... 43 Shooting in Anti-shake Mode..........................................................................................................43 B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................................ 44 Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode............................................................................44 PSAM P, S, A and M modes............................................................................................................ 45 Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes...................................................................................................45 Shooting in P (Programmed Auto)...........................................................................................................46 Shooting in S (Shutter-Priority Auto).......................................................................................................47 Shooting in A (Aperture-Priority Auto)...................................................................................................48 Shooting in M (Manual) ...................................................................................................................................49 viii Table of Contents c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 51 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................51 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback.........................................................52 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................53 Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................54 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................55 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop .................................................................................................................56 g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture ...........................................................................................................57 Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border..................................................................................58 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................59 Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................60 D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 64 Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................64 The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................65 Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................65 Auto-focus Mode.................................................................................................................................................67 Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................68 Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................70 Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................70 E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 71 Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................71 Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................73 Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................74 Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................75 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ............................................................ 76 Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................76 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................77 Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................77 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...............................................................78 Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................81 Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................82 Printing Pictures One at a Time ..................................................................................................................83 Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................84 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................87 ix Table of Contents d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 89 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................89 Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu......................................................90 q Image Quality..................................................................................................................................................91 r Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................92 F Optimize Image.............................................................................................................................................94 B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................97 E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................99 G Metering ......................................................................................................................................................... 100 C Continuous ................................................................................................................................................... 101 H Auto Bracketing ......................................................................................................................................... 104 G AF Area Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 105 I Auto-focus Mode....................................................................................................................................... 107 J Flash Exp. Comp......................................................................................................................................... 108 K Flash Control................................................................................................................................................. 108 L Fixed Aperture............................................................................................................................................. 109 M Noise Reduction........................................................................................................................................ 109 N Converter....................................................................................................................................................... 110 O User Setting .................................................................................................................................................. 111 P Reset User Setting..................................................................................................................................... 112 Q Distortion Control..................................................................................................................................... 112 Restrictions on Camera Settings ............................................................................................................. 112 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 115 Displaying the Playback Menu................................................................................................................. 115 b Slide Show..................................................................................................................................................... 117 c Delete ................................................................................................................................................................ 118 d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................ 118 i Hide Image .................................................................................................................................................... 118 h Copy .................................................................................................................................................................. 119 x Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 120 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 121 a Menus ............................................................................................................................................................... 121 c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................ 122 d Date.................................................................................................................................................................... 123 e Brightness...................................................................................................................................................... 126 f Date Imprint.................................................................................................................................................. 126 g Vibration Reduction ................................................................................................................................. 128 h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 129 u Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ 129 i Sound Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 130 k Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... 130 l Format Memory/m Format Card ................................................................................................... 131 n Language ........................................................................................................................................................ 132 o Video Mode................................................................................................................................................... 132 U FUNC Button................................................................................................................................................. 132 p Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... 133 r Firmware Version ...................................................................................................................................... 135 xi Table of Contents Technical Notes................................................................................................................................136 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 136 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 137 Attaching Converter Lenses ...................................................................................................................... 138 Using Optional Speedlights ....................................................................................................................... 139 Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 140 Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 141 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 143 Storage .................................................................................................................................................................... 143 Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 144 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 148 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 154 Supported Standards ...................................................................................................................... 157 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 158 xii Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5100 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction 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. D This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. C A Notations · A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." · The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting." · 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. C 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. 1 Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ · 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/ Introduction 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, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. 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. Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 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 lost profits that may result from product malfunction. About the Manuals · No 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 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 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 Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 2 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. · 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 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, 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. Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin 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 (A 122). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. 3 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 234 5 6 7 8 Introduction 9 10 11 Lens cover closed 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 Command dial ..................................................9 Power-on lamp................................... 17, 130 Power switch...................................................17 Mode dial..............................................................8 Viewfinder......................................................... 24 Built-in flash ..................................................... 30 Accessory shoe cover ............................. 139 Accessory shoe ........................................... 139 Shutter-release button..............................26 12 Cable connector............................76, 78, 82 13 Connector cover ...........................76, 78, 82 14 Power connector cover .........................136 15 Self-timer lamp....................................32, 142 AF-assist illuminator............. 27, 129, 142 16 Microphone......................................59, 64, 71 17 Lens ring..........................................................138 18 Lens ......................................................... 143, 154 19 Lens cover 10 Eyelet for camera strap (×2) Zoom control.................................................. 25 f (wide) .............................................. 25 g (tele) ................................................. 25 11 h (thumbnail playback) ............51 i (playback zoom).......................53 j (help) ...............................................11 4 7 89 Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 13 14 6 10 11 12 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 w (FUNC) button................................ 9, 132 x (monitor) button .................................12 c (playback) button ............................... 28 d (menu) button..........11, 65, 90, 115 l (delete) button .........28, 29, 59, 70, 74 Speaker ............................................... 59, 70, 73 Viewfinder......................................................... 24 Flash lamp......................................................... 31 Auto focus (AF) lamp .................................26 10 Monitor ..................................................6, 12, 23 11 Multi selector...................................................10 12 k button ..........................................................10 13 Tripod socket 14 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.............................................................16, 20 15 Memory card slot..........................................20 16 Battery chamber............................................16 17 Battery latch .............................................16, 17 5 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). Introduction Shooting 31 30 29 C D W X 2 3 1 C c Q 6 UV W XY 10 4 5 78 9 W B 28 27 bcdefg E g n 11 13 26 25 23 22 24 E B 12 14 x O 1/125 F4.3 9999 19 18 20 17 0h00m00s 15 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 Date imprint/date counter ..................126 Number of exposures remaining .......22 16 Movie length ...................................................64 17 Aperture .............................................................45 18 Exposure display ...........................................49 19 Shutter speed..................................................45 20 Image quality ..................................................91 21 Image size..........................................................92 22 Exposure compensation ..........................34 23 Flash exposure compensation ..........108 24 Converter lens setting ............................110 25 Distortion control ......................................112 26 B&W + color .....................................................96 27 Image optimization.....................................94 28 White balance.................................................97 29 Noise reduction ..........................................109 30 Bracketing.......................................................104 31 Continuous shooting mode ...............101 Shooting mode* ....22, 35, 43, 44, 45, 64 Exposure lock.................................................. 42 Focus mode..................................................... 33 Zoom indicator.............................................. 25 Digital zoom interpolation indicator .................................................................................25 Flash mode (built-in flash) ......................30 Flash mode (flash unit, available separately from Nikon)........................... 139 Internal memory indicator......................23 Battery level indicator................................22 ISO sensitivity.......................................... 31, 99 Vibration reduction icon............... 23, 128 Focus area.............................................. 26, 105 Focus area (when a face is recognized) .............................................................................. 105 Self-timer indicator...................................... 32 "Date not set" indicator ......................... 144 Time zone indicator................................. 123 6 * Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details. Parts of the Camera Playback Introduction 1 19 2 3 4 5 7 15/11/2007 00:00 9999.JPG B C 6 8 9 18 w 17 s p n 9999/9999 0h00m00s n q 15 14 13 12 16 11 10 Date of recording .........................................18 Time of recording.........................................18 Internal memory indicator......................28 Battery level indicator................................22 File number and type ............................. 140 Calendar guide/list by date guide 6 ......................................................................... 60, 61 7 Volume indicator.................................. 59, 70 8 Voice memo recording guide ..............59 9 Voice memo playback guide ................ 59 Current frame number/ 10 total number of frames.............................28 Movie length...................................................70 1 2 3 4 5 11 Movie playback indicator ........................70 12 D-Lighting icon..............................................55 13 Voice memo icon .........................................59 14 Image quality ..................................................91 15 Image size..........................................................92 16 Small picture indicator ..............................57 17 Protect icon...................................................118 18 Print-order icon..............................................87 19 Movie indicator*............................................70 * Differs according to the selected movie option. 7 Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. Introduction A Auto(A 22): Choose this simple "point-andshoot" mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. P,S,A,M (A 45): Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture. z Setup (A 89): Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. D Movie (A 64): Choose this mode to shoot movies. y Scene (A 35): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only. a Anti-shake (A 43): Prevent or reduce blur using vibration reduction (A 128) and the Best Shot Selector (BSS) (A 101). B High sensitivity (A 44): Choose this mode to reduce blur when the subject is poorly lit. 8 Basic Operations The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with w, to select mode or menu quickly and change settings. Introduction With Shooting Mode P (Programmed auto) S (Shutter-priority auto) A (Aperture-priority auto) M (Manual) Use Description A Rotate the command dial to choose 46 flexible program. Rotate the command dial to adjust 47 shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to adjust 48 aperture. Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed or aperture. Press the multi 49 selector K to select a different option. Press w and rotate the command dial to adjust the setting assigned to w. At 132 the default setting, the ISO sensitivity setting can be adjusted. Press w and rotate the command dial 35 to choose a scene mode. Press w and rotate the command dial 65 to choose a movie option. Description Press w and rotate the command dial to switch between calendar mode and list by date mode. Rotate the command dial to switch to the thumbnail wheel playback. Rotate the command dial to choose a picture. Rotate the command dial to zoom in on the current picture. Rotate the command dial to fastforward or rewind. A 60, 61 52 51, 52 53 70, 74 P, S, A or M w+ w+ w+ y D (movie) With Playback Mode Playback Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback or Thumbnail wheel playback Playback zoom Movie/Audio playback Use w+ 9 Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Introduction With Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or move cursor up Display o (exposure compensation) (A 34) menu Display n (self-timer) (A 32) menu Apply selection Display p (focus mode) (A 33) menu or move cursor down U V W X Y U Z Flash mode With Playback Choose the previous picture 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.JPG Choose the next picture F 4 4 With Menu Screens Move cursor up Display sub-menu or move apply selection right Return to the previous menu Apply selection Move cursor down Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Exit b F g a a C 10 Notes on the Multi Selector In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J, and K. Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 10). Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Exit b F g a a Introduction Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when there are more previous menu items Shooting menu Metering Continuous Auto bracketing AF area mode Auto-focus mode Exit The selected option G U k w A H Auto bracketing X 0.3 Y 0.7 Z 1.0 k Off Exit Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options. Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection. Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M 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, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. q Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size. Exit Back 11 Basic Operations The x Button To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press x. With Shooting Current settings Introduction F 1/125 F4.3 17 1/125 F4.3 Framing guides (a, B, P, S, A, and M modes only) Monitor off (P, S, A, and M modes only). Shooting is available only when camera is in focus (AF lamp is lit). View through lens only With Playback Photo information displayed 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.JPG Shooting data displayed (see below) 100NIKON 0004.JPG P 1/125 F4.3 o+1.0 +1.0 Auto Photo information hidden F 4 4 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, S, A, or M (A 45). P is also displayed on pictures shot in A (auto), a (anti-shake), B (high sensitivity), and y (scene) modes. · 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. 12 Basic Operations Attaching the Camera Strap Attach both ends of the camera strap to the eyelet as shown below. Introduction 13 First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 First Steps Plug the charger in Connect the power cable to the charger 1 and then plug it into an electrical outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light 3. 2 Charge the battery Remove the battery terminal cover and insert the battery as shown, matching the projections on the battery to the indentations in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink 1 as the battery recharges. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking 2. A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about two hours. 14 Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Blinks On Battery charging. Battery fully charged. Description Flickers · Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery. · The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. First Steps 3 When the charging is complete, remove the battery and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. B The Battery Charger · The supplied Battery Charger MH-61 is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5. · Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages iii to iv of this manual, before using the battery charger. 15 Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). 1 First Steps Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (­) terminals are oriented correctly, as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. Use the side of the battery to push the orange battery latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch drops back into place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch B Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 16 Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. · Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. First Steps Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28). B Notes on the Battery · Only the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can be used. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to use another type of battery. · Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section "Caring for the Camera" (A 141), before using the battery. B AC Adapter The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P5100 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. 17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 First Steps Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k. For information on using the multi selector, see "The Multi Selector" (A 10). 3 Choose [Yes] and press k. If [No] is selected, the date and time will not be set. d Date Set time and date? No Yes 4 Press k. Time zone w London, Casablanca Daylight saving D Daylight Saving Time 18 If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on [Daylight saving] in the time zone menu and set the date. 1 Before pressing k, press the multi selector I to choose [Daylight saving]. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option on and off. 3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5. When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off from the date menu (A 123) 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 (A 125) and press k. Home time zone wLondon, Casablanca Back First Steps 6 Edit the date. · Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted item. · Press the multi selector K to highlight the day ([D]), month ([M]), year ([Y]), time, minute, and date display order. Press the multi selector J to highlight items in reverse order (order may differ in some regions). Date D M Y 15 00 09 00 2007 7 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k or the multi selector K. The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. Date D M Y 15 10 11 15 2007 D Editing the Date and Time To edit the date and time, select [Date] from the [Date] menu (A 123) in the setup menu (A 120) and follow the procedure described in step 6. 19 Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approx. 52 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 137). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory. First Steps 1 Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera. Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. B 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. 20 Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. First Steps B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 131). Note that formatting permanently 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 memory card. P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press k. · Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. · The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P5100, be sure to format them (A 131) with this camera. B The Write Protect Switch Write protect switch SD memory cards are equipped with a 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. B 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 this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Eject the memory card - Remove the battery - 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. 21 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-andshoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will light, the monitor will turn on, and the lens will extend. 3 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Warning! Battery exhausted. Description Battery fully charged. Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery. Cannot shoot pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery. F A Battery level indicator 1/125 1/125 F4.3 F4.3 17 Number of exposures remaining 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. 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.