Nikon COOLPIX P510 User Manual - Page 81

Shooting Features M (User Setting Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings. See "Saving Settings in M Mode" (A64) for more information. • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required. • The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to M can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings. The following settings can be stored in M. General setup • Shooting mode j, k, l or m (A57)1 • Zoom position (A31)3 • Focus mode (A72)4 • Monitor display (A16)2 • Flash mode (A66) • Exposure compensation (A74) Shooting menu • Image quality (A77) • Picture Control (A60) • Metering (A61) • ISO sensitivity (A61) • AF area mode (A61)6 • Flash exp. comp. (A62) • Active D-Lighting (A62) • Image size (A78) • White balance (A61)5 • Continuous (A61) • Exposure bracketing (A61) • Autofocus mode (A62) • Noise reduction filter (A62) • Zoom memory (A62) 1 Choose the standard shooting mode. The current flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed (when set to k or m) or aperture value (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved. 2 Register which display to use for image view, the monitor or the viewfinder. The currently used display is saved as a monitor display setting. 3 The current zoom position will also be saved. Startup zoom position (A62) cannot be set. 4 The current focus distance will also be saved when set to E (manual focus). 5 The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to j, k, l, m and M shooting modes. 6 The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual. 63