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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For
Your Safety" (page viii).
After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page viii). After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics For Smart Device Users ....................... iii Introduction ..........................v Table of Contents .........................xii Parts of the Camera ....................... 1 Getting Started........................

  • Page 3: For Smart Device Users

    For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
  • Page 4 — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: Camera remote control Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii). Symbols Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 6: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 7 Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. Failure to observe the precautions marked DANGER with this icon carries a high risk of death or...
  • Page 9 Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 10 DANGER for Batteries Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: - Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. - Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. - Do not disassemble.
  • Page 11 If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation. Introduction For Your Safety...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ....................... ii Main Topics..................................ii Common Topics ................................ii For Smart Device Users ...................... iii Introduction ..........................v Read This First ............................v Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................v Information and Precautions ..........................vi For Your Safety .............................
  • Page 13 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ..............21 Shooting Images........................... 22 Using the Flash ................................24 Recording Movies ..............................24 Playing Back Images ..........................25 Deleting Images ............................ 26 The Image Selection Screen for Deletion ....................27 Shooting Features....................... 28 Selecting a Shooting Mode....................... 29 A (Auto) Mode ............................
  • Page 14 Playback Features........................ 64 Playback Zoom ............................65 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display..................66 List by Date Mode..........................67 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence................68 Viewing Images in a Sequence......................... 68 Deleting Images in a Sequence ........................69 Editing Images (Still Images) ......................70 Before Editing Images ............................
  • Page 15 Using the Menu........................98 Menu Operations..........................99 The Image Selection Screen..........................101 Menu Lists ............................102 The Shooting Menu.............................. 102 The Movie Menu..............................103 The Playback Menu............................... 103 The Network Menu ............................... 104 The Setup Menu ..............................105 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)............106 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)......................
  • Page 16 The Setup Menu..........................134 Time Zone and Date ............................134 Monitor Settings ..............................136 Date Stamp ................................137 Photo VR ..................................138 AF Assist ..................................138 Digital Zoom ................................139 Sound Settings................................. 139 Auto Off..................................140 Format Card/Format Memory........................141 Language ..................................

  • Page 17: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ........................2 The Monitor..........................4 Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 18: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body Zoom control..........54 Microphone (stereo) f : Wide-angle........54 Flash.............24, 48 g : Telephoto ......... 54 N-Mark (NFC antenna) ......15 h : Thumbnail playback....66 i : Playback zoom......65 10 m (flash pop-up) button....24, 48 Shutter-release button......
  • Page 19 (playback) button ......25 14 d (menu) button........99 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately Battery-chamber/ from Nikon) ..........166 memory card slot cover......11 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ..88 16 Tripod socket ..........169 Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 20: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Switching the Information Displayed on the Screen (s Button) To switch the information displayed on the screen during shooting or playback, press the s (display) button.

  • Page 21: For Shooting

    For Shooting AF AF 10 10 +1.0 +1.0 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3 F 3 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9...
  • Page 22 10 10 10 10 60 60 +1.0 +1.0 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3 F 3 9 9 9 9 9 9 Focus area (manual or center) 39 Skin softening..........

  • Page 23: For Playback

    For Playback 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 999/999 999/999 9999/9999 9999/9999 29m 0s 29 m 0s 29m 0s 29m 0s 9 9 9 9 . J P G 9 9 9 9 . J P G 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 6 1 2 : 0 0 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 6 1 2 : 0 0 17 16...
  • Page 24 Tone Level Information Display You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the display for the tone level. These provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as exposure compensation. 4 / 4 4 / 4 1 / 2 5 0...

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap............10 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card ..............11 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ................13 Camera Setup ........................14 Getting Started...

  • Page 26: How To Attach The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it. If you turn on the camera without removing the lens cap, the message “Turn the camera off and then on again.”...

  • Page 27: Inserting The Batteries And Memory Card

    Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Memory card slot Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are oriented correctly, and insert the batteries. Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).

  • Page 28: Removing The Batteries Or Memory Card

    Notes About the Batteries Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. Batteries with the following defects cannot be used: Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation Batteries with a flat that does not cover the negative terminal area around the negative terminal...

  • Page 29: Changing The Angle Of The Monitor

    Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 85° or raised upward to approx. 90°. Notes About the Monitor Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor. The monitor cannot be moved to the left or right.

  • Page 30: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual products.
  • Page 31 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device. Android Devices with NFC Support After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app.

  • Page 32: Setup From The Camera Menus

    Press k when the dialog at right is displayed. When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right Your camera and smart device are connected! is displayed. SnapBridge will send your photos to If the camera displays Could not connect., press your smart device as they are taken.
  • Page 33 Press d when the dialog at right is displayed. Use SnapBridge to send photos to your Select Yes when prompted to set smart device and share them online. the camera clock. To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press MENU.

  • Page 34: What Snapbridge Can Do For You

    What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. Auto Upload At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken.
  • Page 35 Wireless Networks Option Description Select Connect to smart device in the camera network Pairing after camera setup menu, and follow the instructions in “Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet” from Step 2 (A14). In the SnapBridge app, tap z in y Connect, and then Unpairing tap End pairing on the screen that is displayed.
  • Page 36 Image Upload and Remote Photography When the camera is set to the modes below, you may not be able to upload images* and use Remote photography. Also, image upload may be interrupted. Change the settings or switch to playback mode. When Send while off in Bluetooth in the network menu is set to On, you can resume image upload even after turning off the camera.

  • Page 37: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images........................22 Playing Back Images......................25 Deleting Images........................26 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations...

  • Page 38: Shooting Images

    Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Rotate the mode dial to A. Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low.
  • Page 39 Frame the picture. Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.

  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    The Auto Off Function When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes. To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.

  • Page 42: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the Delete k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button.

  • Page 43: The Image Selection Screen For Deletion

    The Image Selection Screen for Deletion Use the multi selector JK to select the Erase selected images image that you want to delete. Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 44: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ....................29 A (Auto) Mode........................30 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ........32 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..........42 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ......44 Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ..........47 Flash Mode..........................48 Self-timer ..........................50 Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) ..............52...

  • Page 45: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. y, o, j, e, o, d (Scene) modes Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.

  • Page 46: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A112). The default setting is Target finding AF (A56). Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode Creative slider (A30) Flash mode (A48) Self-timer (A50)
  • Page 47 Use HI to adjust the level. Slider You can preview the results on the screen. Brightness (Exp. +/-) To set another item, return to step 2. + 2 . 0 Select y Exit to hide the slider. To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press + 0 .

  • Page 48: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To The Shooting Conditions)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. 1, 2 j Night landscape o (scene auto selector) (A33), e Night portrait (A34), (A33)

  • Page 49: Tips And Notes About Scene Mode

    Tips and Notes About Scene Mode o Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures in accordance with those conditions. When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
  • Page 50 e Night portrait Raise the flash before shooting. Press the d button to select Y Hand-held or Z Tripod in Night portrait. Y Hand-held (default setting): - While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter- release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
  • Page 51 d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7.7 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456). The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.
  • Page 52 Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is not inserted. Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends. Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during shooting.
  • Page 53 y M O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.
  • Page 54 y M L Moon At the wide-angle zoom position, the framing border is displayed to indicate the angle of view equivalent to that of a 900 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format). When you frame the moon inside the framing border and press the k button, the angle of view becomes equivalent to that of a 900 mm lens.

  • Page 55: Shooting With Easy Panorama

    Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M V (easy panorama) M k button Select W Normal or X Wide Easy panorama as the shooting range and press the k button. Normal Wide Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 56 Example of Camera Movement Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after shooting starts.

  • Page 57: Playback With Easy Panorama

    Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A25), display an image 4 / 4 4 / 4 captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 0 0 0 4 .

  • Page 58: Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. The camera focuses in the center of the frame. Press the k button. Variety The effect selection screen is displayed. 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 3 2 0 0...
  • Page 59 Functions Available in Creative Mode The functions below are available when you press the k button in step 2: Flash mode (A48) Self-timer (A50) Macro mode (A52) Exposure compensation (A53) Shooting menu (A106) Shooting Features Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

  • Page 60: Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Press the multi selector K. Apply an effect. Slider Use JK to select the desired effect. Skin softening Use HI to select the amount of effect.

  • Page 61: Using Smile Timer

    Using Smile Timer When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. Set the glamour retouch function before selecting Smile timer smile timer (A44).

  • Page 62: Using Self-Collage

    Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button. A confirmation dialog is displayed. When you press the d button and select Self- Self-Collage Collage before pressing J, you can configure the...

  • Page 63: Setting Shooting Functions With The Multi Selector

    Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.

  • Page 64: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and W is displayed. Press the multi selector H (X).

  • Page 65: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash. Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.

  • Page 66: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A138) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Press the multi selector J (n). Select the number of seconds until the Self-timer shutter is released, and press the...
  • Page 67 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. When the shutter is released, the self- 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 timer is set to OFF.* To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.

  • Page 68: Macro Mode (Taking Close-Up Pictures)

    Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.

  • Page 69: Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

    Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and press Exposure compensation the k button. + 2 . 0 To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. + 0 .

  • Page 70: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the Zoom out Zoom in zoom lens position changes. To zoom in: Move toward g To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide- angle position.
  • Page 71 Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 3 2 0 0...

  • Page 72: Focusing

    Focusing The Shutter-release Button To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set Press halfway when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 73: Using Face Detection

    Notes About Target Finding AF Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings. The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations: - When the subject is very dark or bright - When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors - When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the screen...

  • Page 74: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces). Smart portrait mode (A44) - The amount of Skin softening effect can be adjusted. o (scene auto selector) mode (A33) e (night portrait) or Portrait in scene mode (A32) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch in...

  • Page 75: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A112). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 76: Default Settings (Flash, Self-Timer, And Macro Mode)

    Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash Self-timer Macro mode (A48) (A50) (A52) A (auto) Scene modes o (scene auto selector) j (night landscape) e (night portrait) o (backlighting) d (sports) b (portrait) c (landscape)
  • Page 77 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the shooting conditions it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed.

  • Page 78: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted Setting Description function When a setting other than Single is selected, Continuous (A109) the flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash Blink proof (A117) cannot be used.
  • Page 79 Restricted Setting Description function When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: Date stamp Continuous (A109) 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images. AF area mode When Subject tracking is selected, digital Digital zoom (A112) zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 80: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom........................65 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.................66 List by Date Mode ........................67 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............68 Editing Images (Still Images) ....................70 Playback Features...

  • Page 81: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A25) zooms in on the image. 4 / 4 4 / 4 Displayed area 0 0 0 4 . J P G 0 0 0 4 . J P G 3 .

  • Page 82: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail f (h) playback) in full-frame playback mode (A25) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 1 / 2 0 2 0 1 6 Sun Mon Tue Wed 10 10 10 11 11 11...

  • Page 83: List By Date Mode

    List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then List by date press the k button to play back the images captured 20/11/2016 on the selected date.

  • Page 84: Viewing And Deleting Images In A Sequence

    Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp. lighten, creative mode, or self-collage function, are saved as a sequence. One image in a sequence is used as the key picture to 1 / 5 1 / 5 represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame...

  • Page 85: Deleting Images In A Sequence

    Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A27), all images in that sequence are deleted.

  • Page 86: Editing Images (Still Images)

    Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to 10 times.

  • Page 87: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the Quick retouch desired effect level and press the k button. The edited version is displayed on the right.

  • Page 88: Red-Eye Correction: Correcting Red-Eye When Shooting With The Flash

    Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back Save Notes About Red-eye Correction...
  • Page 89 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to Small face select the effect level, and press the k button. You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the k button. Back F Small face, B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, m Glare reduction, E Hide eye bags, A Big eyes, G Whiten eyes, n Eye shadow, o...

  • Page 90: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small picture M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the Small picture desired copy size and press the k button.

  • Page 91: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A65). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate.

  • Page 92: Movies

    Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback........77 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies............80 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) ...81 Operations During Movie Playback ................84 Editing Movies ........................85 Movies...

  • Page 93: Basic Operations Of Movie Recording And Movie Playback

    Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback Display the shooting screen. Movie frame Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A78). 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 3 2 0 0...
  • Page 94 Movie Frame Press the s button to display the movie frame (A4). Check the range of a movie in the frame before movie recording. The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the Movie options or Movie VR settings in the movie menu. Maximum Movie Recording Time Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
  • Page 95 Notes About Movie Recording Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 96: Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies

    Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. A still image can be captured when y is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 97: Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips To Create Short Movies)

    Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long. Press the d (menu) button and Number of shots configure the settings for recording...
  • Page 98 Save the short movie show. The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips. To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button when the shooting standby screen is displayed, and then select End recording.

  • Page 99: Using Special Effects

    Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode Self-timer (A50) Macro mode (A52) Exposure compensation (A53) Short movie show menu (A81) Movie options menu (A118) Using Special Effects Apply effects to images during shooting. Rotate the mode dial to n M d button M n menu icon M Special effects M k button Type Description...

  • Page 100: Operations During Movie Playback

    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2). Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 101: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A84). Use the multi selector JK to select 1 m 3 0 s 1 m 3 0 s...

  • Page 102: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Image

    Notes About Movie Editing Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points.

  • Page 103: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ........................88 Viewing Images on a TV.....................89 Printing Images Without a Computer................91 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............95 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...

  • Page 104: Utilizing Images

    Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app (Aiii) to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks.

  • Page 105: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. When using the audio/video cable Yellow White When using a commercially available HDMI cable HDMI micro connector (Type D)
  • Page 106 Press and hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. Images are displayed on the TV. The camera screen does not turn on. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Viewing Images on a TV...

  • Page 107: Printing Images Without A Computer

    Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 108: Printing Images One At A Time

    Printing Images One at a Time Use the multi selector JK to select the Print selection desired image and press the k button. 15/11/2016 No. 32 Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full- frame playback.

  • Page 109: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is Print selection displayed, press the d (menu) 15/11/2016 No. 32 button. Use the multi selector HI to select Print menu Paper size and press the k button. Select the desired paper size and press the k Print selection button.
  • Page 110 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 111: Transferring Images To A Computer (Viewnx-I)

    To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer Prepare a memory card that contains images.
  • Page 112 Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the camera is connected to your computer. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
  • Page 113 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. Terminate the connection. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.

  • Page 114: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Menu Operations........................99 Menu Lists ..........................102 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ........106 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............... 107 The Smart Portrait Menu ....................116 The Movie Menu ........................ 118 The Playback Menu......................125 The Network Menu ......................

  • Page 115: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. 1, 2 A Shooting menu D Movie menu G Playback menu J Network menu z Setup menu Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode.
  • Page 116 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings Certain menu options cannot be set Date stamp depending on the current shooting Photo VR mode or the state of the camera. AF assist Digital zoom Select a setting and press the Date stamp k button.

  • Page 117: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one Erase selected images shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Use the multi selector JK to select the Erase selected images desired image.

  • Page 118: Menu Lists

    Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Default setting P 4608×3456 Image mode For A (Auto) Mode Option Default setting White balance Auto Continuous Single ISO sensitivity Auto AF area mode Target finding AF Autofocus mode Pre-focus For Smart Portrait Mode...

  • Page 119: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Option Default setting e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p Movie options Autofocus mode Single AF Movie VR On (hybrid) Wind noise reduction Frame rate – The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button Option...

  • Page 120: The Network Menu

    The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Option Airplane mode Connect to smart device Send while shooting Wi-Fi Bluetooth Restore default settings Using the Menu Menu Lists...

  • Page 121: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Sound settings Auto off Format card/Format memory Language Image comment Copyright information Location data Reset all Battery type...

  • Page 122: The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)

    The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * Image mode can be set in any shooting mode other than short movie show mode. The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except Easy panorama scene mode).

  • Page 123: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
  • Page 124 Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to select White balance Auto Auto...

  • Page 125: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.
  • Page 126 Notes About Continuous Shooting Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. It may take some time to save the images after shooting. When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. The frame rate may become slower depending on the current image mode setting, memory card type or shooting conditions.

  • Page 127: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

  • Page 128: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
  • Page 129 Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 3 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 Focus area Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects.

  • Page 130: Using Subject Tracking

    Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Register a subject. Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button.

  • Page 131: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Rotate the mode dial to A M d button M A menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is A Single AF pressed halfway.

  • Page 132: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A106) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Rotate the mode dial to F M d button M F menu icon M Self-Collage M k button Option Description Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures Number of shots (number of captured images for an aggregated image).

  • Page 133: Blink Proof

    Blink Proof Rotate the mode dial to F M d button M F menu icon M Blink proof M k button Option Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.

  • Page 134: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A119) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A124).

  • Page 135: Hs Movie Options

    HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A121). Image size Option Aspect ratio Description (horizontal to vertical) 1/4-speed slow motion movies 640 × 480 HS 480/4×...
  • Page 136 Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording 10 s time Playback 10 s time When recording at h/a HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording 10 s time...

  • Page 137: To Start Recording

    Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed.

  • Page 138: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. A Single AF Select this option when the distance between the camera and the (default setting) subject will remain fairly consistent.

  • Page 139: Movie Vr

    Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens shift...

  • Page 140: Frame Rate

    Frame Rate Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Frame rate M k button Select the frame rate (fields per second for the interlaced format) used when recording movies. When the frame rate setting is switched, options that can be set in Movie options (A118) change.

  • Page 141: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A70) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them.

  • Page 142: Slide Show

    Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Use the multi selector HI to select Slide show Start and press the k button.

  • Page 143: Protect

    Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A101). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A141).

  • Page 144: Copy (Copy Between The Memory Card And Internal Memory)

    Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images.

  • Page 145: Sequence Display Options

    Sequence Display Options Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display options M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A68). Option Description Displays each image in a sequence individually. Q Individual pictures F is displayed on the playback screen.

  • Page 146: The Network Menu

    The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Select when pairing a smart device with the camera. This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established.

  • Page 147: Re-Pairing

    Re-pairing Re-pair when pairing the same smart device again after unpairing using End pairing in the SnapBridge app. Android Devices with NFC Support Select Connect to smart device in the network menu, press the k button, and then press the k button when the Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online.
  • Page 148 iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support Select Connect to smart device in the network menu, press the k button, and then press the k button when the Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online. dialog shown on the right is displayed.

  • Page 149: Operating The Text Input Keyboard

    Operating the Text Input Keyboard Use the multi selector HIJK to select Text field alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and SSID move the cursor to the next space. To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button.

  • Page 150: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Sync with Set whether or not to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device smart device.
  • Page 151 Setting the Time Zone Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and date Time zone and press the k button. Sync with smart device Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 6 1 5 : 3 0 Select w Home time zone or x Travel Time zone destination and press the k button.

  • Page 152: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the Help display shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. Default setting: On Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after Image review shooting.

  • Page 153: Date Stamp

    Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. 15.11.2016 15.11.2016 Option Description f Date Date is stamped on images. S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images.

  • Page 154: Photo Vr

    Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR.

  • Page 155: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Option Description On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. Digital zoom is disabled. Notes About Digital Zoom Digital zoom cannot be used in the following shooting modes: - Night landscape, Night portrait, Backlighting (when HDR is set), Portrait, Easy panorama, or Pet portrait scene mode - Creative mode...

  • Page 156: Auto Off

    Auto Off Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A24). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min. Setting the Auto Off Function The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:...

  • Page 157: Format Card/Format Memory

    Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data.

  • Page 158: Image Comment

    Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using an application (A18).

  • Page 159: Copyright Information

    Attach copyright info setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank. Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble or damage resulting from the use of Copyright information.

  • Page 160: Location Data

    Location Data Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take. Option Description Select Yes to add location information from a smart device Download from device to the images that you take.

  • Page 161: Battery Type

    To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A22), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use. Option Description k Alkaline (default setting) LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Nikon EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal l COOLPIX (Ni-MH) hydride) batteries m Lithium FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Conformity Marking Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button View some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with.

  • Page 162: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Notices........................... 147 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ..........149 Caring for the Product ..................... 152 The Camera ......................... 152 Batteries ........................153 Memory Cards......................154 Cleaning and Storage ...................... 155 Cleaning ........................155 Storage ......................... 155 Error Messages ........................156 Troubleshooting ........................159 File Names..........................

  • Page 163: Notices

    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 user’s 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.
  • Page 164 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, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200...

  • Page 165: Notes About Wireless Communication Functions

    (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 166 FCC website. Notice for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX B500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_B500.pdf.
  • Page 167 Notice for Customers in Singapore This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. Complies with IDA Standards DA103423 Notice for Customers in Jamaica This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: “SMA – LBEE5ZZ1GV-893” Technical Notes Notes About Wireless Communication Functions...

  • Page 168: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii–xi) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens.

  • Page 169: Batteries

    Batteries Precautions for Use Note that the batteries may become hot after use. Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. Carrying Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting.

  • Page 170: Memory Cards

    Recycling Used Batteries Replace the batteries when they no longer hold a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A171). Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card.

  • Page 171: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).

  • Page 172: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the will turn off. camera or battery temperature has cooled before – resuming use.
  • Page 173 Remove the lens cap, and turn the camera off and Turn the camera off and then on again. 10, 159 then on again. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. An error occurred while communicating with the Communications error printer.
  • Page 174 Display Cause/Solution There is a problem with the printer’s ink. Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k Printer error: check ink. – button to resume printing.* Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press Printer error: out of ink. –...

  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 176 Problem Cause/Solution O flashes on the If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes on the screen. shooting screen, and images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” and “01/01/ 2016 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date 4, 134 Date and time of for Time zone and date in the setup menu.
  • Page 177 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot switch to Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. shooting mode. When the camera is in playback mode, press the c button, 2, 25 shutter-release button, or b (e) button. Cannot take When menus are displayed, press the d button. pictures or record movies.
  • Page 178 Problem Cause/Solution Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu. AF-assist AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the illuminator does position of the focus area or the shooting mode, even not light. when Auto is selected. Images appear The lens is dirty.
  • Page 179 88, 95 does not start The camera is not recognized by the computer. – when the camera The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 – is connected to a automatically. For more information about Nikon computer. Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX-i.
  • Page 180 Problem Cause/Solution Images to be The memory card contains no images. – printed are not Remove the memory card to print images in the internal displayed. memory. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge- Cannot select compatible printer.

  • Page 181: File Names

    File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the movie editing function SSCN: Small picture copies (1) Identifier RSCN: Cropped copies FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than...

  • Page 182: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories MH-73 Battery Charger (includes four EN-MH2 Battery charger, Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries) rechargeable batteries* Replacement rechargeable batteries: EN-MH2-B4 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter EH-67/EH-67s AC Adapter Audio/video cable EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable Hand strap AH-CP1 Hand Strap * When using EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using MH-73 Battery Charger.

  • Page 183: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of Number of effective pixels effective pixels.) Image sensor -in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 40× optical zoom 4.0–160 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of...
  • Page 184 16M (High) [4608 × 3456P] 16M [4608 × 3456] 8M [3264 × 2448] Image size 4M [2272 × 1704] (pixels) 2M [1600 × 1200] VGA [640 × 480] 16:9 [4608 × 2592] 1:1 [3456 × 3456] ISO sensitivity ISO 125–1600 (Standard output ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode) sensitivity)
  • Page 185 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 protocols Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Supported languages Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish,...
  • Page 186 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 187: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and iBooks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the U.S.
  • Page 188 “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Page 189: Index

    Index AF assist ..........105, 138 Symbols AF-assist illuminator........2 A Auto mode........29, 30 Airplane mode ....... 104, 130 o Scene auto selector mode Alkaline batteries .......... 11 .............. 29, 32, 33 Audio/video cable ....88, 89, 166 o Backlighting mode.... 29, 32, 34 Audio/video-in jack......
  • Page 190 Continuous shooting....102, 109 Flash lamp..........3, 48 Copy ............103, 128 Flash mode..........47, 48 Copyright information ....105, 143 F-number............56 Creative mode........29, 42 Focus..............56 Creative slider..........30 Focus area............23 Crop............65, 75 Focus indicator ..........5 Current settings.........
  • Page 191 Lithium batteries .......... 11 Playback zoom........25, 65 Location data........105, 144 Portrait b............32 Power switch/power-on lamp..2, 14 Preset manual..........108 Macro mode.......... 47, 52 Pre-shooting cache...... 109, 110 Mark for upload......103, 125 Pressing halfway ......... 56 Memory card......
  • Page 192 Shooting ..........22, 29 TV..............88, 89 Shooting information........4 Shooting menu ....99, 106, 107 USB cable........88, 91, 95 Shooting mode ..........29 USB/audio/video output connector Short movie show menu......81 ..........3, 88, 89, 91, 95 Short movie show mode....29, 81 Shutter sound........
  • Page 193 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. CT6K04(11) 6MN66411-04...

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