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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part
(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be
made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
Printed in Japan
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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
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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode A Shooting Suited for the Scene C Anti-shake Mode a B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode PSAM P, S, A and M modes More on Playback c Movies D E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus d Technical Notes i
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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 preve
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For Your Safety Observe caution when skin, rinse immediately with plenty handling the battery of water. The battery may leak or explode if Observe the following improperly handled. Observe the precautions when handling following precautions when handling the battery charger the battery for use in this product: • Keep dry. Failure to observe this • Before replacing the battery, turn precaution could result in fire or the product off. If you are using the electric shock. AC adapter, be s
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For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or battery Do not operate the flash with charger with wet hands. Failure to the flash window touching a observe this precaution could result person or object in electric shock. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input Avoid Contact with Liquid and output jacks, use only the cables Crystal provided or sold by Nikon for the Should the monitor break, care should purpo
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Notices • Consult the dealer or an Notice for Customers in the experienced radio/television U.S.A. technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference COOLPIX P5100 Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CAUTIONS Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are Modifications designed to provide reasonable The FCC requires the user to be protection against harmful notified
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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
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Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii Notices ..................................................................................................................................................
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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...............................................................................................
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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 ...........................................................................
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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................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 120 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................121 a Menus...............................................................................................................................................................121 c Welcome Screen.....................
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Table of Contents Technical Notes................................................................................................................................136 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 136 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................137 Attaching Converter Lenses .............
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Introduction 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: This icon marks cautions, This icon marks tips, additional information t
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Introduction 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 informat
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Introduction 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
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Introduction 9 10 11 12 13 19 18 15 16 17 14 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 7 7 8 8 1234 5 6 Lens cover closed 1 Command dial ..................................................9 12 Cable connector............................76, 78, 82 2 Power-on lamp................................... 17, 130 13 Connector cover ...........................76, 78, 82 3 Power switch...................................................17 14 Power connector cover .........................136 4 Mode dial...........
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Introduction 789 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 15 16 17 1 w (FUNC) button................................ 9, 132 10 Monitor ..................................................6, 12, 23 2 x (monitor) button .................................12 11 Multi selector...................................................10 3 c (playback) button ............................... 28 12 k button ..........................................................10 4 d (menu) button..........11, 65, 90, 115 13 Tripod socket 5
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 31 2 6 C C 30 3 10 DD U UV VWW XX Y Y 29 W W 14 5789 X X WW B C C E 28 cc b bccddeef fgg 11 gg 12 26 nn 27 Q Q 13 25 O 23 14 22 9999 9999 9999 1/125 11/125 /125 F4.3 F F4.3 4.3 xx 24 19 17 15 EE BB 18 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 21 20 16 1 Shooting mode* ....22, 35, 43, 44, 45, 64 15 Date imprint/date counter .
