Nikon Coolpix P5000 User Manual

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Table of Contents
For Your Safety.............................................................................................................................................. ii
Notices............................................................................................................................................................ iv
Q&A Index ...................................................................................................................................................viii
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera .................................................................................................................................... 2
First Steps ......................................................................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................................................. 9
Inserting the Battery ................................................................................................................................10
Turning the Camera on and Off............................................................................................................12
Basic Setup...................................................................................................................................................12
Inserting Memory Cards .........................................................................................................................14
Basic Photography and Playback ................................................................................. 16
U Mode........................................................................................................................................................16
Viewing Pictures ........................................................................................................................................22
Using the Flash...........................................................................................................................................24
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer.....................................................................................................26
Choosing a Focus Mode..........................................................................................................................27
Exposure Compensation.........................................................................................................................28
Scene Mode .................................................................................................................... 29
P and T Modes........................................................................................................... 36
P (Anti-Shake) Mode.............................................................................................................................36
T (High Sensitivity) Mode....................................................................................................................37
P, S, A, and M Modes....................................................................................................... 38
More on Playback........................................................................................................... 43
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback............................................................................43
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom................................................................................................43
Creating Retouched Copies...................................................................................................................44
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.............................................................................................46
Movies............................................................................................................................. 47
Recording Movies......................................................................................................................................47
Movie Playback...........................................................................................................................................50
Voice Recordings ............................................................................................................ 51
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers .................................................. 54
Viewing Pictures on TV............................................................................................................................55
Viewing Pictures on a Computer .........................................................................................................56
Printing Pictures.........................................................................................................................................60

Nikon Coolpix P5000 Specifications

Camera Specifications

effective pixels	10.0 million
image sensor	1/1.8-in. CCD
total pixels	10.37 million
lens	3.5x Zoom-Nikkor; 7.5-26.3mm
digital zoom	up to 4x
monitor	2.5-in., 230, 000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD

Power

power sources	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
battery life	Approx. 250 shots
optional accessories	AC Adapter EH-62A

Image Quality

image size (pixels)	3648 x 2736 (10M)
ISO sensitivity	ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, Auto
built-in flash range	(W) 1 ft. to 26 ft. 3 in. (0.3 to 8.0m)

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	Approx. 3.9 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. (98 x 64.5 x 41 mm)
weight	Approx. 7.1 oz. (200 g)
focus range	1 ft. (30cm) to infinity