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    DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page viii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
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    ...63 Movies ...75 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 86 Using the Menu...97 Technical Notes...143 Common Topics For Your Safety What SnapBridge Selecting a Using the Zoom Can Do for You Shooting Mode Continuous Shooting Editing Images Troubleshooting (Still Images) ii Index
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    image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are
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    range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: • Camera remote control • Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g. copyright, comments, text and logos) on pictures • Automatic update of camera's date and time info and location info • Receive camera's firmware updates iv
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    First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual • Tap or click (Aii). the camera. This icon marks other pages containing relevant information. • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual.
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    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
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    personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances. 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
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    Safety" in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the batteries or power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or
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    • Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite. CAUTION • Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless
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    result in eye injuries. WARNING for Batteries • Do not remove or damage the battery casing. Never use batteries with damaged casing. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire. • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should
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    • If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation. xi Introduction For Your Safety
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    Getting Started...9 How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 11 Applicable Batteries...11 Removing the Batteries or Memory Card 12 Memory Cards and Internal Memory...12 Changing the Angle of the Monitor 13 Camera Setup...14 Setup from a Smartphone or
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    with the Multi Selector 46 Flash Mode...47 Self-timer ...49 Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures 51 Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness 52 Using the Zoom...53 Focusing...55 The Shutter-release Button...55 Using Target Finding AF ...55 Using Face Detection ...56 Using Skin Softening...57
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    Calendar Display 65 List by Date Mode...66 Viewing and Deleting Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash 71 Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces 71 Small Picture from a Movie as a Still Image 85 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 86 Utilizing Images
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    ...122 Frame Rate...123 The Playback Menu...124 Mark for Upload...124 Slide Show ...125 Protect...126 Rotate Image...126 Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory 127 Sequence Display Options ...128 The Network Menu ...129 Operating the Text Input Keyboard...130 xv Table of Contents
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    146 Caring for the Product ...149 The Camera...149 Batteries...150 Memory Cards...151 Cleaning and Storage...152 Cleaning...152 Storage...152 Error Messages...153 Troubleshooting ...156 File Names...162 Optional Accessories ...163 Specifications ...164 Memory Cards That Can Be Used...168 Index...170
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    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ...2 The Monitor...4 1 Parts of the Camera
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    1 9 13 12 11 10 Zoom control 53 f : Wide-angle 53 1 g : Telephoto 53 h : Thumbnail playback 65 i : Playback zoom 64 2 Shutter-release button 22 3 Eyelet for camera strap 10 4 Power switch/power-on lamp 14 Self-timer lamp 49 5 AF-assist illuminator 6 Mode dial 21, 28 7 Microphone (stereo
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    output connector 87 10 Connector cover 87 11 Multi selector 98 12 k (apply selection) button 98 13 l (delete) button 25 14 d (menu) button 98 15 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 11 16 Tripod socket 166 3 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body
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    0s 3200 Movie frame Display the range of a movie in a frame. 4/4 4/4 Hide information 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Show information Parts of the Camera The Monitor 1/250 F3 125 0.0 0004.JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Tone level information (except movies) Display a histogram, tone level and shooting
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    76 Number of exposures remaining 15 (still images 21 16 Internal memory indicator 21 Framing border (Moon or Bird17 watching scene mode, or 131 19 ISO sensitivity 110 20 Battery level indicator 21 21 "Date not set" indicator 157 22 Date stamp 134 Bluetooth communication indicator 23
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    2 48 50 52 10 1/250 F3 33 32 31 +1.0 29m 0s 999 30 29 28 27 27 Focus area (manual or center 58, 111 Focus area (target finding AF) 28 55, 112 29 Focus area (face detection, pet detection , 115 51 Self-portrait timer 49 52 Pet portrait auto release 36 6 Parts of the Camera The Monitor
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    105 14 Movie options 117 15 Easy panorama 40 16 Small picture icon 73 17 Crop icon 64, 74 Easy panorama playback guide 18 Sequence playback guide Movie playback guide 19 Quick effects guide 20 Time of recording 21 Date of recording 22 Battery level indicator 21 23 File number and type 162 24
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    4 ISO sensitivity 110 5 White balance 106 6 Image mode 105 7 Time of recording 14, 131 8 Date of recording 14, 131 9 File number and type 162 10 Exposure compensation value .......... 52 11 Shooting mode . 2 The tone level indicates the brightness level. 8 Parts of the Camera The Monitor
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    Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 11 Changing the Angle of the Monitor 13 Camera Setup ...14 9 Getting Started
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    How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. B Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it. 10 Getting Started How to
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    batteries EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. * Although the batteries are described as being "included" in this manual, the batteries may not be included depending on the country or region in which the camera was purchased. 11 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card
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    Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using MH-73 Battery Charger (A150). C Alkaline Batteries Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the brand. Removing the Batteries or Memory Card Turn the camera off and
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    Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 85° or raised upward to approx. 90°. B Notes About the Monitor • Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor. • The monitor cannot be moved to the left or right. • Put the monitor back
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    Tablet • Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, "smart device"). • The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual products. 1 Turn the camera on. • Use the multi selector
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    Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support Press the camera k button. The camera will wait for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to tap the name of the camera you want to pair with. App SnapBridge Camera On your smart device, go
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    app. If you select No, set the camera clock from the menus as described in Step 2 on page 17. • Setup is complete when the camera returns to the shooting display. • See page 18 for more information on using SnapBridge. Setup from the Camera Menus The camera clock can be set manually. 1 Turn
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    camera clock. 3 Highlight your home time zone and press k. • To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn k. • The camera exits to the shooting display when setup is complete. C Resetting the Clock The Time zone and date option in the setup
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    Use the Mark for upload option in the camera playback menu (A98) to select pictures. • The constant connection ensures that upload will continue even when the camera is off. Use the SnapBridge app to choose the size at which Resizing pictures for upload pictures are copied to the smart device. The
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    smart device to release the camera shutter. Before performing remote photography, turn the camera on. Viewing the pictures on the camera Use the smart device to view and download the pictures on the camera. This option is available even when the camera is off. • See SnapBridge app online help for
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    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...21 Playing Back Images...24 Deleting Images...25 20 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
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    conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. • Press the s (display) button to
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    or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card. 22 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images
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    then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes. • To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button. C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using
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    • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select k button. • To return to shooting mode, press the c button or shutter-release button. • When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can press
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    or self-collage function, are saved as a sequence, and only one image in the sequence (the key picture) is displayed in playback mode (default setting). • If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are deleted. 0004.JPG 15/11
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    2 to select additional images. Back Erase selected images Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate. 26 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Deleting Images
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    When Shooting 43 Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector 46 Flash Mode...47 Self-timer ...49 Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures 51 Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness 52 Using the Zoom ...53 Focusing ...55 Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode 59 Functions
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    and use the smile timer or self-collage function to take pictures. • M (Short movie show) mode The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long mode or while the setting screen is displayed. Press the shutter-release button halfway to quickly switch to shooting mode. You can show or
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    A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A111). The default setting is Target finding AF (A55). Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode • Creative slider (A29) • Flash
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    functions (A61). • The settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting are saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • See "Using the Histogram" (A52) for more information. C Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting • The Active D-Lighting
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    the appropriate settings for those conditions. o (scene auto selector) (A32) The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. j Night landscape1, 2 (A32), e Night portrait (A33), o Backlighting2 (A33), d Sports2
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    of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen. - The angle of view
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    of the image are corrected, is the only image saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen. - The angle of view (i.e., the
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    memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values determined with the first image. y M U Multiple exp. Lighten • The camera screen may turn off picture (A67). 34 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited
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    is not inserted. • Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends. • Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during shooting. • Exposure compensation cannot be used (A52). C Time Remaining You can check the time
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    is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the Pet portrait auto release setting. When V Continuous is selected, you can take pictures continuously while holding down the shutter-release button all the way. B Focus Area • When the camera detects a face, the face is
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    . The hue setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • Adjust the brightness with exposure release button is pressed. • V Continuous (default setting): While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. The camera
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    way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button. • KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement. 4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins
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    Movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after shooting
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    may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama images captured with another make or model of digital camera. B Notes About Printing Panorama Images The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer's settings. Additionally, printing may not be
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    . • The camera focuses in the red), Selective color (green), Selective color (blue), Light (default setting), Depth, Memory to select the desired effect. 3 Press the shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button to shoot applied effect is used as the key picture (A67). B Notes About Creative
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    Functions Available in Creative Mode The functions below are available when you press the k button in step 2: • Flash mode (A47) • Self-timer (A49) • Macro mode (A51) • Exposure compensation (A52) • Shooting menu (A105) 42 Shooting Features Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
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    f Exit to hide the slider. • Press the k button after checking the settings for all effects. Skin softening Effect 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button. Slider 5 4 3 2 1 OFF B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • The amount of effect may differ between the image on the shooting
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    glamour retouch function before selecting smile timer (A43). • When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated. Smile timer B Notes About Smile Timer Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles (A56). The shutter
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    image is not saved. B Notes About Self-Collage • If you press the shutter-release button before the camera takes the specified number of shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The pictures that were taken before shooting was canceled are saved as individual images. • This
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    can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds, 5 seconds, or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. • p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures. • o Exposure compensation You can adjust overall image brightness
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    . - On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. - Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken. • If the battery level is low, the screen turns off while the flash is charging. 47 Shooting
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    (A59). • For A (auto) mode, the applied setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. C Red-eye Reduction If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting
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    important occasions, such as weddings. • n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake. • r5s (5 seconds) (self-portrait timer): Use for shooting with a selfie stick. Press the shutter- release button all the way, and then frame the picture. After the countdown ends, focus and exposure are set. • If
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    . The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the selftimer is set to OFF.* • To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again. * When the shooting mode is Moon scene mode, the self-timer is not
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    the zoom position is at the wide-angle and in the area indicated by 1, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens. setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 51 Shooting Features Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)
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    mode, exposure compensation cannot be used. C Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash. • The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left
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    toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves digital zoom is activated, and it changes to yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further. • Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine Zoom. • Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases
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    inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To widen the visible area further, move the zoom control toward f while pressing the q button. • Release the q button to return to the original zoom position. • Snap-back zoom is not available during movie recording. 54 Shooting Features Using the
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    Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A111) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway: • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is
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    more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected: • In o (scene auto selector) mode, the focus area changes depending
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    faces. Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the
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    in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture. • Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject. 1/250 F3 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. 1/250 F3 58 Shooting Features Focusing
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    Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. A (auto) Flash1 (A47) U Self-timer (A49) Off Scene modes o (scene auto selector) j (night landscape) e (night portrait) o (backlighting) d (sports) b (portrait) c (landscape) U (
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    shooting conditions it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. 3 Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. 4 Cannot be changed. set to On. 8 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode. 9 Pet portrait auto release can be set to on or off. n10s or n2s
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    is fixed at Auto. White balance (A106) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Self-Collage (A45) When Self-Collage is selected, Blink proof is disabled. 61 Shooting Features Functions That Cannot
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    . AF area mode (A111) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (A136). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame. 62
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    Playback Features Playback Zoom...64 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display 65 List by Date Mode ...66 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence 67 Editing Images (Still Images 69 63 Playback Features
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    (A24) zooms in on the image. g (i) 4/4 g (i) 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Full-frame Playback f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. Displayed area guide • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi
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    full-frame playback mode. • While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day. B Notes About Calendar Display Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2016. 65
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    can be selected. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all images saved earlier than the most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others. • The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed. • Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2016. 66
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    2016 15:30 play them back in a slide show, set Sequence display options to Individual pictures in the playback menu (A128). B Sequence Display Options Images captured with cameras other than this camera cannot be displayed as a sequence. C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence • When
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    sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A26), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images: All images on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted. • When images in a sequence are displayed in
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    Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing • An image can be edited up to 10 times. A still
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    Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving
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    -eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red. • Red-eye correction may not produce the desired results in some images. • In rare cases, red-eye correction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the image. Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press
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    retouch to another face, edit the edited image again. • Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected. • If no faces are detected, a warning is
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    : Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • For images captured at an image mode setting of l
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    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A64). 2 Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a
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    Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback 76 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies 79 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) ...80 Operations During Movie Playback 83 Editing Movies ...84 75 Movies
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    . 3 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Press the multi selector minutes. 12m30s • You can capture a still image by pressing the shutter-release button while recording a movie (A79). 4 Press the b (e movie-
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    subject movement, or type of memory card. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A168). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating is used. B Camera Temperature • The camera may become hot when
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    while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card. B Notes About Recorded Movies • When using the
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    /50i, g 480/ 30p, W 480/25p, or HS movie • The sounds of operating the shutter-release button when saving a still image may be heard in the recorded movie. • If the camera moves when the shutter-release button is pressed, the image may be blurred. 79 Movies Capturing Still Images While Recording
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    control (A2) toward g (i). • After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to exit the menu. 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to record a movie clip. • The camera automatically stops recording the movie clip when the time specified in step 1 elapses. • Movie
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    a Short Movie Show • The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted. • Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is saved. C Pausing Movie Recording • A still image (l 4608×2592) can be captured if you press the shutter-release button when the shooting standby screen
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    . I Selective color Keeps only a selected color and makes other colors black-and-white. l Pop Increases the color saturation of the entire image specific color. m Toy camera effect 1 Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery. n Toy camera effect 2 Decreases the
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    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2). Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Volume
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    portion, select G and then press the k button. Press the k button again to stop previewing. 5 Use HI to select m (save) and press the k button. • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 84 Movies Editing Movies Choose start point 1m 0s Choose end point 30s Save 30s
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    with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may
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    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ...87 Viewing Images on a TV...88 Printing Images Without a Computer 90 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i 94 86 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
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    audio/video output connector Insert the plug. • Make sure to turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting cables. Check the shape and Make sure that the remaining battery level is sufficient. If the EH-67/EH-67s AC Adapter (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an
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    Viewing Images on a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. When using the audio/video cable Yellow White Red When using a commercially available HDMI cable HDMI micro connector (Type D) to
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    3 Press and hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera screen does not turn on. 89 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Viewing Images on a TV
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    . • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. 3 Turn on the camera. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed on the camera screen, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/11/2016 No. 32 32 90 Connecting the
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    and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 4 Select Start print and press the k button. • Printing starts. Print selection 15/11/2016 No. 32
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    size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 3 Select Print selection or Print all images and
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    , select Start print and press the k button to start printing. Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start
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    from the memory card to a computer. • SD memory card slot/card reader: Insert the memory card into the card slot of your computer or the card reader (commercially available) that is connected to the computer. • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted
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    start, launch the Image Capture application that comes bundled with Mac while the camera and your computer are connected, and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the camera is connected to your computer. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take
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    to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. 96 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Transferring Images
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    Using the Menu Menu Operations...98 Menu Lists ...101 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options 105 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode 106 The Smart Portrait Menu 115 The Movie Menu ...117 The Playback Menu...124 The Network Menu ...129 The Setup Menu...131 97 Using the Menu
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    menu options become selectable. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Menu icons Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 98 Using the Menu Menu Operations
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    options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. 5 Select a setting and press the k button. • The setting you shutter-release button or b (e) button. Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Date stamp Date Date and
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    selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Erase selected images 1 a confirmation dialog is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to operate. 100 Using the Menu Menu Operations
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    Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Default setting A Image mode P 4608×3456 105 For A (Auto) Mode Option Default setting A White balance Auto 106 Continuous Single 108 ISO sensitivity Auto 110 AF area mode Target finding AF 111
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    122 - 123 The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button Option A Mark for upload1 124 Quick retouch2 70 D-Lighting2 70 Red-eye correction2 71 Glamour retouch2 71 Slide show 125 Protect1 126 Rotate image1 126 Small picture2 73 Copy1 127 Sequence display
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    The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Option A Airplane mode 129 Connect to smart device 129 Send while shooting 129 Wi-Fi 129 Bluetooth 129 Restore default settings 129 103 Using the Menu Menu Lists
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    133 Date stamp 134 Photo VR 135 AF assist 135 Digital zoom 136 Sound settings 136 Auto off 137 Format card/Format memory 138 Language 138 Image comment 139 Copyright information 140 Location data 141 Reset all 141 Battery type 142 Conformity marking 142 Firmware version
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    capacity and the same image mode setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card. • If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows "9999." 105 Using the Menu The Shooting
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    colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A107). c Daylight Use under direct sunlight. d Incandescent Use
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    measuring window, and press the k button to measure the value. • The shutter is released and measurement is complete (no image is saved). Cancel Measure Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window B Notes About Preset Manual A white balance value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset
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    at a rate of about 7.7 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456). m Continuous L While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608
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    rate may become slower depending on the current image mode setting, memory card type or shooting conditions. • When using Pre-shooting cache, combination with other functions (A61). C Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved
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    A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain
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    a human face, it focuses on that face. See "Using Face Detection" (A56) for more information. a Face priority x Manual When framing a composition with no human subjects or detected faces, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the
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    tracking Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves F3 Focus areas B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame regardless
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    around it and the camera begins tracking the subject. • If the subject cannot be registered, the border is displayed in red. Start 25m 0s shutter-release button all the way to take the picture. • If the shutter-release button is pressed while the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses
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    still images. Option A Single AF B Full-time AF a Pre-focus (default setting) Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while
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    M d button M F menu icon M Self-Collage M k button Option Number of shots Interval Shutter sound Description Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Set the interval time between
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    eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject's eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. • The flash cannot be used. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off. A blink was detected in the picture just taken. B Notes About
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    ) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A123). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A168). Normal Speed Movie Options Option (Image size/Frame rate1, File format
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    (playback time: 1 minute) 1 The setting is not available when using certain effects in creative mode or glamour retouch. 2 While recording movies, the camera can be switched between normal speed movie recording and slow motion or fast motion movie recording. The maximum recording time shown here
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    C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h/a HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s
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    /30p 1080/60i 720/30p 480/30p HS 480/4× HS 1080/0.5× 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording. • The camera starts recording an HS movie. • The camera switches between normal speed movie recording and HS movie recording each time the k button is pressed. • The movie options icon
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    may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording. C Notes About Autofocus Mode When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Single
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    and simultaneously performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes narrower. Performs compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR. Vibration reduction is disabled. B Notes About Movie VR • When an HS movie option is selected in Movie
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    Frame Rate Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Frame rate M k button Select the frame rate (fields per second for the interlaced format) used when recording movies. When the frame rate setting is switched, options that can be set in Movie options (A117) change. Option 30 fps (30p/60i)
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    d button M Mark for upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them Movies cannot be selected. To upload movies to a smart device, use the SnapBridge app. • Note that when you select Reset all (A141) in the setup menu or
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    Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated "slide show." When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Slide show Start
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    deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A100). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera's internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A138). Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate
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    M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 Use the
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    each image in a sequence individually. F is displayed on the playback screen. Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence. Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 128 Using the Menu The Playback Menu
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    Current settings Connection Paired devices Send while off Restore default settings Description Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Select when pairing a smart device with the camera. This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established. See step 3 in "Setup from
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    Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button
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    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Sync with smart device Date and time Description Set whether or not to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device. Set the date and time if Sync with
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    the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K. 4 Use JK to select the
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    icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Help display Image review Brightness View/hide framing grid Description The descriptions of functions are displayed setting: 3 Set whether or not to display a boxed guide for framing on the shooting screen. • Default setting: Off 133 Using the Menu The
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    on images when shooting. 15.11.2016 Option f Date S Date and time Off (default setting) Description Date is stamped on images. Date and time are stamped on images. Date and time are not stamped on images. B Notes About Date Stamp • Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and
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    lens shift VR. Off Compensation is not performed. B Notes About Photo VR • After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait until the shooting screen is ready before taking pictures. • Images on the screen may be displayed blurry immediately after shooting
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    mode - Creative mode - Smart portrait mode • Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting modes when On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released. • The shutter sound is not produced when
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    or 30 min. C Setting the Auto Off Function The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations: • When a menu is off is set to 30 s or 1 min) • When shooting using Pet portrait auto release: 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min) • When
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    . To start formatting, select Format on the screen that is displayed and press the k button. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established. Language Press the d button
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    Input Keyboard" (A130) for information about the input method. C Image Comments Display Image comments are not displayed even if images are played back on the camera. 139 Using the Menu The Setup Menu
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    owner names when lending or transferring ownership of the camera, make sure to disable the Attach copyright info setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank. • Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble or damage resulting from the use of Copyright
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    , such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. • This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to "0001", delete all images saved on the memory card or in the internal memory (A25) before selecting Reset all
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    type M k button To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A21), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option k Alkaline (default setting) l COOLPIX (Ni-MH) m Lithium Description LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel
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    146 Caring for the Product ...149 The Camera ...149 Batteries ...150 Memory Cards...151 Cleaning and Storage ...152 Cleaning ...152 Storage ...152 Error Messages ...153 Troubleshooting ...156 File Names...162 Optional Accessories...163 Specifications...164 Memory Cards That Can Be Used 168 Index
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority
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    California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: of waste management. This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately. The following apply
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    for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product. Security Although one of
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    not show that any health problems are associated with using low Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX B500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support
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    Notice for Customers in Singapore This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. Complies with IDA Standards DA103423 Notice for Customers in Jamaica This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: "SMA - LBEE5ZZ1GV-893" 148 Technical Notes Notes About Wireless Communication
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    in a carrying case or a plastic camera. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source or Memory Card Do not remove the batteries red, blue, or green) or always off (black),
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    instructions included with the battery charger. Charging Rechargeable Batteries • Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make or model. • When using EN-MH2 batteries with this camera, charge four batteries at a time using MH-73 Battery Charger
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    to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the batteries or memory card. - Turn off the camera. - Disconnect the AC adapter. 151 Technical Notes Caring for the Product
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    covered by the warranty. Storage Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. Do not store the
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    . Display Cause/Solution A Battery temperature is elevated. The camera The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the will turn off. camera or battery temperature has cooled before - The camera will turn off resuming use. to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. The
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    occurred in the camera's internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries, and turn the camera on. If the error persists, 156 contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, select Resume
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    to resume printing.* Printer error: out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* - There is a problem with the image file to be printed. Printer error: file corrupt. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel - printing. * See the
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    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution A • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn
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    to time zone and their default values. Configure the camera settings again. date is displayed • The internal clock battery is used to power the camera when the camera clock and to retain certain settings. Charging time of the is turned on. clock battery takes about 10 hours when you insert the
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    Problem Cause/Solution A The camera cannot focus. • The subject is too close. Try shooting using scene auto selector mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. • Turn the camera off and then on again. 28, 32, 35, 46,
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    Problem when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Use any shooting mode other than Night other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) and try taking the picture again. 47, 59 • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction) • When shooting in Night landscape, Night portrait
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    images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • A computer or printer is connected to the camera. • The memory card contains no images. • Remove the memory card to play back images in the internal memory. • The camera is off. • The batteries are exhausted. • The USB cable is not
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    Problem Images to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with the camera. Cause/Solution A • The memory card contains no images. - • Remove the memory card to print images in the internal 12 memory. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following
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    .JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier (2) File number (3) Extension Not shown on the screen of the camera. • DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the movie editing function • SSCN: Small picture copies • RSCN: Cropped copies • FSCN: Images created by an image editing function
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    Video Cable Hand strap AH-CP1 Hand Strap * When using EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using MH-73 Battery Charger. Also, do not charge batteries at the same time if they have different amounts of charge remaining (A150). EN-MH1 Rechargeable
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    Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera front surface of lens) Focus-area selection Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, target picture) Storage Media File system File formats Internal memory (approx. 20 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
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    mode) Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Shutter Speed ) TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes USB connector Hi-Speed USB • Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) • Audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL
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    Communication protocols Supported languages Power sources Battery life1 Still images Movie recording (actual battery life for size) alkaline batteries and memory card) 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F) 85% or less (no condensation) • All measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products
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    AA-size) Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries. 2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance
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    Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. • If you use a card
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    not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License
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    33 j Night landscape mode ... 28, 31, 32 c Playback mode 24 C List by date mode 66 i Playback zoom 24, 64 f (Wide-angle 53 h Thumbnail playback 24, mode 28, 31, 33 Battery 11 Battery charger 163 Battery level 21 Battery type 104, 142 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3 Beach Z
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    show m 31, 35 Firmware version 104, 142 Fixed range auto 110 Flash 2, 23, 47 Flash lamp 3, 47 Flash mode 46, 47 F-number 55 Focus 55 Focus area 22 Focus indicator 5 Focus lock 58 Food u 31, 35 Format internal memory.......... 104, 138 Format memory cards....... 11, 104, 138 Formatting
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    slow motion movies 118, 120 Red-eye correction 71, 102 Red-eye reduction 48 Remaining movie recording time 76, 77 Reset all 104, 141 Restore default settings 103, 129 Rotate image 102, 126 S Scene auto selector mode.... 28, 31, 32 Scene mode 28, 31 SD memory card 11, 151, 168 Self-Collage
  • Nikon COOLPIX B500 | Reference Manual - English - Page 189
    Shutter sound 115, 136 Shutter speed 55 Shutter-release button 2, 22 Side zoom control 2, 22 43 Slide show 102, 125 Slow sync 48 Small picture 73, 102 Smart portrait menu 98, 115 Smart Time difference 132 Time zone 17, 131 Time zone and date 14, 104, 131 Tone level 8 Tone level information
  • Nikon COOLPIX B500 | Reference Manual - English - Page 190
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
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To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
Your Safety” (page viii).
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After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.