Nikon Coolpix 5900 - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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William RomanAug 19, 2025
Why is my Nikon Coolpix 5900 monitor blank?
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  David KellyAug 19, 2025
  There are several reasons why the monitor on your Nikon Digital Camera might be blank. It could be that the camera or monitor is turned off, so ensure that both are powered on. Check the Photo info setting in the Monitor settings of the Set-up menu; it might be set to Monitor off, and you should change it. Also, verify that the battery is correctly inserted and the battery-chamber cover is properly latched, or that the optional AC adapter is correctly connected. The battery might be exhausted, so try replacing it. If the camera is in standby mode, press the Shutter-release Button halfway. Finally, disconnect any connected USB or audio/video cables.
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Melissa AndersonAug 21, 2025
Why are my Nikon Coolpix 5900 Digital Camera pictures out of focus?
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  Richard DavisAug 21, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera pictures are out of focus, it might be because the subject was not in the focus area when you pressed the Shutter-release Button halfway. Make sure the subject is in the focus area. Also, if the green (AF) Lamp flashes, the camera is unable to focus, so wait for it to focus. If the lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may not light, so select On in the AF assist option.
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Mr. Robert RobbinsAug 23, 2025
What to do if my Nikon Coolpix 5900 Digital Camera doesn't take a picture when I press the shutter button?
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  Kylie Washington PhDAug 25, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera isn't taking pictures, first ensure that it is not in Playback mode; switch to Shooting mode. Check the battery; if it's exhausted, replace it. If the green (AF) lamp flickers, the camera may be unable to focus, so ensure it can focus. If the red lamp blinks, the flash is charging, so wait for it to fully charge. If you see a message on the monitor, it could indicate that the memory card is not formatted, write-protected, or out of memory; format the card, unlock it, or free up memory space as needed.
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Nicole ReedAug 26, 2025
Why are my Nikon Digital Camera pictures too dark (underexposed)?
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  samueljacksonAug 26, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera pictures are too dark, the flash may be off, so turn it on. The flash window could also be blocked, so clear it. The subject might be outside the flash range, so move it closer. Alternatively, the exposure compensation might be too low, so increase it.
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William HowardAug 27, 2025
How to fix blurred pictures on my Nikon Coolpix 5900 Digital Camera?
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  melanie62Aug 27, 2025
  Blurred pictures on your Nikon Digital Camera are often caused by camera shake during the shot. To reduce camera shake, use a tripod or the self-timer.
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Christina LeachAug 29, 2025
Why are my Nikon Coolpix 5900 pictures too bright (overexposed)?
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  Sharon JensenAug 29, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera pictures are too bright, it's likely that the exposure compensation is too high. Decrease the exposure compensation to resolve this.
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amandacoxAug 31, 2025
What to do if the flash doesn't fire on my Nikon Digital Camera?
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  espinozanicholasAug 31, 2025
  If the flash on your Nikon Digital Camera doesn't fire, the most common reason is that the flash is off. Turn on the flash to solve this issue.
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Matthew PetersonSep 2, 2025
How do I fix a Nikon Coolpix 5900 Digital Camera monitor that is hard to read?
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  stanleywandaSep 2, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera monitor is hard to read, the ambient lighting might be too bright, so move to a darker location. You may also need to adjust the monitor brightness or clean the monitor if it's dirty.
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Seth RogersSep 4, 2025
Why does my Nikon Coolpix 5900 Digital Camera turn off without warning?
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  Rodney WilliamsSep 5, 2025
  Your Nikon Digital Camera might be turning off without warning because the battery is low, so try replacing it. Another reason could be that the battery is cold, in which case you should warm it up.
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Andrew RodriguezSep 6, 2025
Why are the colors unnatural on my Nikon Digital Camera pictures?
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  Casey HornSep 6, 2025
  If the colors in your Nikon Digital Camera pictures appear unnatural, it's likely that the white balance does not match the light source. Adjust the white balance setting to correct this.

Summary

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

Identification and description of the camera's physical components.

First Steps

Basic setup procedures including charging and inserting components.

Basic Photography

Step 1-Select Mode

Guide to selecting the automatic shooting mode for basic photography.

Step 3-Focus and Shoot

Instructions on how to focus the camera and take a picture.

The Set-up Menu

Format Memory;Card

Instructions for formatting the camera's internal memory or SD card.

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for camera malfunctions.

Nikon Coolpix 5900 Specifications

General

Megapixel	5.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	No
Image sensor size	1/1.8 \
Maximum image resolution	2592 x 1944 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3 x
Focal length range	7.8 - 23.4 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Built-in flash	Yes
Aperture range (F-F)	2.8 - 4.9
Camera shutter speed	4 - 1/2000 s
Minimum system requirements	CD-ROM
Compatible operating systems	Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Mac 10.1.5 +
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38 - 114 mm
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	continuous auto focus, single auto focus
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	sd
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Built-in microphone	-
Display diagonal	2 \
Display resolution (numeric)	115000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Backlight, beach, Close-up (macro), dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, party (indoor), Portrait, Sunset, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, manual, Shade
Product color	Silver
Battery type	EN-EL5