Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subjects eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

COOLPIX P5100

CAUTIONS
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200

Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera. Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.

Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand.

Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 131). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
P Card is not formatted. Format card? No Yes
Use the multi selector to choose [Yes] and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press k. Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P5100, be sure to format them (A 131) with this camera.

The Write Protect Switch

Write protect switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the lock position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the write position.
Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Eject the memory card - Remove the battery - Turn off the camera - Disconnect the AC adapter Do not disassemble or modify. Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures. Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, point-andshoot mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

Rotate the mode dial to A.
The power-on lamp will light, the monitor will turn on, and the lens will extend.
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Warning! Battery exhausted. Description Battery fully charged. Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery. Cannot shoot pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery.

Battery level indicator

1/125 1/125

F4.3 F4.3

Number of exposures remaining
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card, image quality, and image size.
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode
Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.
Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.
Image quality/Image size Current image quality and size settings are displayed. The default settings are W (Normal) for image quality and G (4,000 3,000) for image size.
Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake.
Aperture (A 45) Shutter speed (A 45)
D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, focus mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) can be applied and the camera can shoot using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 32). Pressing d displays the shooting menu options for specifying the image quality (A 91) and image size (A 92).

Vibration Reduction

[Vibration reduction] (A 128), when [On] (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes.
Auto Power-Off in A (Auto) Mode (Standby Mode)
The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 130).

* Other settings can be selected. k Close up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. D (macro close-up) is selected for focus mode (A 33) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. The camera can focus at distances as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) at the wide-angle zoom position at which F glows green. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position. [AF area mode] is set to [Manual] (A 105). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the [Vibration reduction] (A 128) setting and hold the camera steadily. m U* n Off* p p o 0.0* h Auto*
* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.) l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. [BSS] (Best Shot Selector) (A 101) is used when shooting. As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the [Vibration reduction] (A 128) setting and hold the camera steadily. m
Other settings can be selected. Also p (macro close-up) can be selected.

m Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the AF lamp (A 26) always lights. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. m n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Use p (macro close-up) mode (A 33) in focus mode with this mode to focus at short ranges. Colored text and drawings may not show up well. m
Other settings can be selected. Also p (macro close-up) can be selected. o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to fill in (illuminate) shadows. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod.

p Panorama assist

Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. m W* n Off* p A* o 0.0* h Auto*
Shooting Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (A 128) off when using a tripod.

Use the multi selector to choose [p Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press k.
The yellow panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
Scene menu p Panorama assist E Voice recording q Image quality r Image size Exit
Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k.
Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L). The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to the F 17 1/125 F4.3 direction pressed and changes to white when k is pressed. Apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), focus mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the direction.

Shoot the first picture.

The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor.
Shoot the second picture.
Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.
Press k when shooting is completed.
The camera returns to step 2.

Panorama Assist

Flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), focus (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) settings cannot be adjusted after the first shot. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, image quality (A 91), or image size (A 92) be adjusted until the series is finalized. The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 130) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

Exposure Lock

R is displayed to indicate that white balance and exposure have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures shot n in a panorama series have the same exposure and white-balance settings.

Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 77) and use Panorama Maker (A 80) to join them in a single panorama.
See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (A 140) for more information.
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
In anti-shake mode, [Vibration reduction] (A 128) is enabled, and [BSS] is selected for [Continuous] (A 101). In addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1600 depending upon the brightness of the subject, and shutter speed is faster than with A (auto) mode, under the same lighting conditions, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement. The flash is disabled. This mode is most effective when shooting under natural light. Combine it with the telephoto zoom when you are forced to shoot from a distance, in order to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject or to photograph an animal without frightening it off.

Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings, including shutter speed, aperture, and white balance.
Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Flexible program, which changes the combination of shutter speed and aperture, can be used (A 46). User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.

Programmed auto (A 46)

Shutter-priority auto (A 47)
User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for Aperture-priority auto best results. Use to blur background or bring both (A 48) foreground and background into focus. Manual (A 49) User controls both shutter speed and aperture.
Shutter Speed and Aperture
The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure.

Shutter speed

Aperture
Fast shutter speed: 1/1,000s
Slow shutter speed: 1/30s
Small aperture (large Large aperture (small f-number): f/7.6 f-number): f/2.7
Shooting in P (Programmed Auto)
Rotate the mode dial to P.
Frame the subject, focus, and shoot.
At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 105).

Flexible Program

In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (flexible program). While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (*) appears next to the mode indicator (P) in the monitor. Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small fnumbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion. Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large fnumbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the asterisk next to the mode indicator is no longer displayed. Selecting another mode, or turning off the camera, also restores default shutter speed and aperture settings.

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Description Rotate the command dial to choose pictures.
Press the multi selector HI to choose pictures.
Cancel thumbnail playback
Press k or rotate the zoom control to g (i) (playback zoom).
Switch to shooting mode Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial. 28
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) (playback zoom) during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture in 3, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom). The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture displayed by pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K. When using playback zoom with pictures shot using the face-priority function, the picture will be enlarged, with the face recognized during shooting, at the center of the monitor. If more than one face was recognized, the picture would be enlarged with the face, on which focus was acquired, at the center of the monitor. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to display a different recognized face. The magnification ratio can be changed further by operating the zoom control. The zoom ratio will be displayed in the monitor, and can be increased up to 10. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

To Zoom in Use g (i)

Zoom out
Description Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10. Zoom also increases by rotating the command dial to right. Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1, the display returns to full-frame playback mode. Zoom also decreases by rotating the command dial to left. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to move to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor.
View other areas of picture Switch to fullframe playback Crop picture Switch to shooting mode
Press k. Press d to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor. Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX P5100 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 140). The editing features described below are available.

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below.
Rotate the mode dial to D.
Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area. A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.
To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.
Flash mode (A 30) can only be used for time-lapse movies. Focus mode (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 34) are available in all modes. Self-timer (A 32) cannot be used. Flash mode (A 30), focus mode (A 33), and exposure compensation (A 34) settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins. Optical zoom cannot be applied or adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2) can be applied while movies, other than stop-motion movies, are being recorded. The maximum file size for movies is 4 GB.

Changing Movie Settings

Movie options or auto-focus mode can be changed (A 65). When [Movie options] is set to [Time-lapse movieP], movies are recorded without sound.

The Movie Menu

[Movie options] and [Auto-focus mode] settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) I TV movie 640 D Small size 320 M Smaller size 160 Image size and frame rate Image size: pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second Image size: pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second Image size: pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second Image size: pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second The camera automatically shoots pictures at intervals and joins them into a silent movie (A 68). Image size: pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second Record movies in sepia tones. Image size: pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second Record movies in black and white. Image size: pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

i Sound Settings

Adjust the following sound settings.
Button sound Turn button sound on or off. When [On] (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Choose shutter sound from [On] (default setting) or [Off].

k Auto Off

If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera will enter standby mode (A 23) to reduce the drain on the battery. The power-on lamp will blink in standby mode. If no operations are performed for about another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode. The time options are [30s], [1m] (default setting), [5m], and [30m].

Notes on Auto Off

Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for three minutes when menus are displayed, or for 30 minutes during continuous playback for slide shows or when the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) is connected.
l Format Memory/m Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The [Format memory] option appears in the setup menu.
l Format memory WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format

Formatting a Memory Card

When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the [Format card] option appears in the setup menu.
m Format card WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format
Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P5100, format them with this camera.

n Language

Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai

o Video Mode

Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose [NTSC] or [PAL].

U FUNC Button

Change the function performed by w in P, S, A, and M modes. Press w to display the shooting menu option assigned to w. This option is applied using the [FUNC button] item. Hold down w and rotate the command dial to select a function, and then the setting can be assigned simply by releasing w. One of the following shooting menu options can be assigned to w.

Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 1. J P G
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice memos, voice recordings Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Small copies (voice memo attachment included) D-Lighting or black border copies (voice memo attachment included) Time-lapse movies Extension (signifies the file type) Still pictures DSCN Movies Voice memos RSCN SSCN FSCN INTN Voice recordings.JPG.AVI.WAV
File number (assigned automatically in ascending order, starting with 0001)
Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a fivecharacter identifier: P_ plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures shot using panorama assist (e.g. 101P_001; A 41), INTVL for interval timer photography (e.g. 101INTVL; A 103), SOUND for voice recordings (e.g. 101SOUND; A 71), and NIKON for all other pictures (e.g. 100NIKON). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with 0001. Files copied using [Copy] > [Selected images] or [Copy sound files] > [Selected files] are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. [Copy] > [All images] and [Copy sound files] > [Copy all files] copy all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium (A 75, 119). A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains 200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will be created the next time a picture is shot. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further pictures can be shot until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (A 131), or a new memory card is inserted.

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device:

Keep Dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

Do Not Drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Handle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.
Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the products internal circuitry.
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 32, 129) used in the self-timer lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard:

The Battery

Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A 14). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when shooting pictures on important occasions. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C (32 F) or above 40 C (104 F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance or prevent it from charging normally. On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to shoot in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to 25 C / 59 to 77 F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat before returning it to storage. Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

Problem Camera does not shoot when shutter-release button is pressed. Cause/Solution When camera is in playback mode, press c or the shutter-release button. When menus are displayed, press d. Battery is exhausted. When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. A 22 31

Camera cannot focus.

The intended subject is one with which 27 autofocus does not perform well. Set [AF assist] in the setup menu to [Auto]. 129 AF lamp flickers: subject not in focus area 26, 105 when shutter-release button pressed halfway. 22 Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again.
Problem Pictures are blurred. Cause/Solution Use flash. Use anti-shake mode. Use high-sensitivity shooting mode. Use vibration reduction. Use D. Use tripod and self-timer. The [Converter] setting does not match the converter lens mounted on the camera. Be sure to check the [Converter] setting before shooting. A 110
Bright specks appear in pictures shot with flash. Built-in flash does not fire.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. Flash is off. Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected. B of focus mode is applied. Anti-shake mode is applied. D modes other than [Time-lapse movieP] is selected. [Continuous], [BSS], or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous]. Option other than [Off] is selected for [Auto bracketing] in shooting menu. Option other than [None] is selected for [Converter] in shooting menu. [Built-in off] is selected for [Flash control] in shooting menu. Speedlight (available separately from Nikon) is used. Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies.

139 64

Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used.
Digital zoom is not available when shooting in the 36, 37, [b Portrait] scene mode or [e Night portrait] 64, scene mode, before movie recording begins, when 101, [Continuous] is set to [Multi-shot 16], or when 129 [Digital zoom] in the setup menu is set to [Off]. [Image size] cannot be adjusted when [Multishot 16] is selected for [Continuous]. When [ISO sensitivity] is set to [3200], [F 4,000 3,000], [E 3,264 2,448], [I 3,984 2,656], [G 3,968 2,232], or [H 2,992 2,992] cannot be selected for [Image size]. 101 99

[Image size] not available.
Problem No sound when shutter is released. Cause/Solution [Off] is selected for [Sound settings] > [Shutter sound] in setup menu. [Continuous], [BSS], [Continuous flash], or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continuous] in shooting menu. Option other than [Off] is selected for [Auto bracketing] in shooting menu. d ([Sports] scene mode) or l ([Museum] scene mode) is selected. Anti-shake mode or D mode is selected. [Off] is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu. AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. White balance setting is not appropriate for light source. Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by: Using flash Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting Applying [Noise reduction] in the shooting menu to suit situations. Choosing scene mode with noise reduction Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Apply high-sensitivity shooting mode, or raise the ISO sensitivity. Subject is backlit. Select o ([Backlight] scene mode) or use fill flash. A 104 37, 39 43, 36-97
AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (noise) appear in image.

44, 99 30, 40

Pictures are too dark (underexposed).
Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). When V or fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction of the [Night portrait] scene mode is applied during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected by red-eye. Set a flash mode other than V when in a shooting mode other than the [Night portrait] scene mode during shooting. [On] is selected for [Noise reduction] in the shooting menu.

34 30, 37

Camera does not shoot continuously.
Problem File cannot be played back. Cause/Solution File was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. Time-lapse or interval timer photography in progress: pictures cannot be played back until recording is complete. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 240. Voice memos cannot be appended to movies. Voice memos cannot be appended to pictures shot by other cameras, and voice memos recorded by other cameras cannot be played back. These options cannot be used with movies. The options other than black border cannot be used with pictures shot when I (3,984 2,448), G (3,968 2,232), or H (2,992 2,992) is applied in the image size setting. Select picture that supports crop, D-Lighting, small picture, or black border. Pictures shot with other cameras cannot be edited. Other cameras may be unable to play back pictures edited with this camera. Choose correct video mode. Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory. Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, camera cannot be connected to the computer. See the help information contained in Nikon Transfer. A

Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Specifications
Effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: 12.1 million 1/1.72-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 12.43 million 3.5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 7.5-26.3mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-123mm); f/2.7-5.3; 7 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 492mm) Focus range (from lens): 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (); Macro close-up mode: 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity () Monitor: Storage media: Image size (pixels): 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with antireflection coating Internal memory (approx. 52 MB), SD memory cards 4000 x 5000 (12M), 3264 x 2448 (8M), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 2048 x 1536 (3M), 1600 x 1200 (2M), 1280 x 960 (1M), 1024768PC, 640 x 480TV, 3984 x 2656(32), 3968 x 2232 (16:9), 2992x 2992 (1:1) Vibration Reduction (VR): Optical VR Image Stabilization ISO sensitivity: ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800) Interface: USB Power sources: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied), AC Adapter EH62A (optional) Battery life: Approx. 240 shots with EN-EL5 battery (based on CIPA standard) Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 98 x 64.5 x 41 mm (3.9 x 2.5 x 1.6 in.) excluding projections Weight : Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) without battery and SD memory card Supplied accessories*: USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Rechargeable Liion Battery EN-EL5, Battery Charger MH-61, Strap AN-CP16, Software Suite CD-ROM Optional accessories: AC Adapter EH-62A, Wide-angle Converter WC-E67, Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED, Adapter Ring UR-E20, Speedlight SB-400, Speedlight SB-600, Speedlight SB-800
* Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
System Requirements: OS Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x Windows: Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional preinstalled models Note CD-ROM drive required for installation. Only built-in USB ports are supported
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