DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
En
Where to Find It
Find what you’re looking for from:
aBvi–vii
aB111–114
O The Table of Contents
Find items by function or menu name.
O The Q&A Index
aBviii–ix
Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find
it from the “question and answer” index.
O The Index
Search by key word.
aB97–99
O Error Messages
If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution
here.
O Troubleshooting
Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here.
aB100–102
Help
Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See
page 7 for details.
Trademark Information
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is
a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of
Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by B
Apical Limited. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documenta-
tion provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you
need, the following symbols and conventions
are used:
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This icon marks cautions, information
that should be read before use to pre-
vent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes, information that
should be read before using the cam-
era.
This icon marks tips, additional informa-
tion that may be helpful when using
the camera.
This icon indicates that more informa-
tion may be found elsewhere in this
manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Play-
back
Scene Mode
P and T Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes
More on Playback
Movies
Voice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions,
Computers, and Printers
Menu Guide
Technical Notes
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to the product or injury to yourself or to others, read the fol-
lowing 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 prevent possible injury.
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WARNINGS
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Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or optional
AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and/ or
remove the battery immediately, taking
care to avoid burns. Continued operation
could result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take the
equipment to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the camera
or AC adapter could result in injury. Re-
pairs should be performed only by quali-
fied technicians. Should the camera or AC
adapter break open as the result of a fall or
other accident, take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection after unplugging the prod-
uct and removing the battery.
Do not use the camera, battery charger, or AC
adapter in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent
infants from putting batteries or other
small parts into their mouths.
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Observe caution when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the AC adapt-
er, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 lithi-
um-ion batteries (supplied). Use the sup-
plied MH-61 battery charger to charge the
batteries.
• When inserting the battery, do not at-
tempt to insert it upside down or back-
wards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose to flame or to excessive
heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when trans-
porting the battery. Do not transport or
store with metal objects such as necklaces
or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully
discharged. To avoid damage to the prod-
uct, be sure to remove the battery when
no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any change in the battery, such as
discoloration or deformation.
• If
liquid from the damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or skin,
rinse immediately with plenty of water.
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Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the battery charger
• Use only battery chargers designated for
use with this product.
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could result in fire or electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug
should be removed with a dry cloth. Con-
tinued use could result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or go near
the adapter during thunderstorms. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or
bend the power cable, place it under
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or
flame. Should the insulation be damaged
and the wires become exposed, take it to a
Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in electric shock.
Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input and
output jacks, use only the cables sold or
provided by Nikon for the purpose, to
maintain compliance with product regula-
tions.
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Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other ob-
jects are not pinched in the lens or other
moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio
CD player could cause hearing loss of
damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes
could cause temporary visual impairment.
Particular care should be observed when
photographing infants, when the flash
should be no less than one meter (39in.)
from the subject.
Do not fire the flash while it is touching a person
or object
Such use can result in the person being
burned, and/or their clothes igniting from
the heat of the flash.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass
and to prevent liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
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Notices
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages
resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in these manuals is
accurate and complete, we would appreci-
ate it were you to bring any errors or omis-
sions
the Nikon
representative in your area (address provided
separately).
the attention of
COOLPIX P5000
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• No part of the manuals included with this
product may be reproduced, transmitted,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the speci-
fications of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any time and
without prior notice.
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 reason-
able protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the
instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. 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 turn-
ing 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 equip-
ment 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.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified that any
changes or modifications made to this device
that are not expressly approved by Nikon Cor-
poration may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by
Nikon for your equipment. Using other inter-
face 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
may 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, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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 con-
forme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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 as household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of
waste management.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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 or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are circu-
lated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the govern-
ment has been obtained, the copying or
reproduction of unused postage stamps or
post cards issued by the government is pro-
hibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of certified
documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on cop-
ies or reproductions of securities issued by
private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or cou-
pon tickets, except when a minimum of nec-
essary copies are to be provided for business
use by a company. Also, do not copy or
reproduce passports issued by the govern-
ment, licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted
creative works such as books, music, paint-
ings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, mov-
ies, and photographs is governed by national
and international copyright laws. Do not use
this product for the purpose of making ille-
gal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such
data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all
data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with
images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also
replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (B 84). Care should be taken to avoid
injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
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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
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