Nikon Coolpix P600 User manual

Quick Start Guide

Confirming the Package Contents 3

First Steps 6

Shooting and Playback 15

Using ViewNX 2 21

Other Functions 26

For Your Safety 34

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P600 digital camera. This guide introduces the

procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.

To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety”

(A34) before using the camera.

CDownloading the “Reference Manual”

Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information.

The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website.

The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe

website.

Nikon User Support

Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information.

You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.

http://nikonimglib.com/manual/

http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

An Important Notice about Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras are designed to meet the highest standards and are equipped

with complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, including chargers, batteries,

charging AC adapters, AC adapters, and cables are certified by Nikon specifically for use with

your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera. These accessories have been engineered and tested to

operate within the requirements of the electronic circuitry of our cameras.

Confirming the Package Contents 3

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store

where you purchased the camera.

Confirming the Package Contents

COOLPIX P600

Digital Camera

Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP29

(with cord)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL23

Charging AC Adapter

EH-71P*

USB Cable UC-E21

•Quick Start Guide (this guide) •Warranty

* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or

region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies

with the country or region of purchase (A10).

NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory

card”, is not provided.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

Confirming the Package Contents

Parts of the Camera

1Power switch/power-on lamp

2w(function) button

3Mode dial

4Flash

5Shutter-release button

6Zoom control

f: wide-angle

g: telephoto

h: thumbnail playback

i: playback zoom

j: help

7Side zoom control

8m(flash pop-up) button

9Diopter adjustment control

10 Electronic viewfinder

11 x(monitor) button

12 s(display) button

13 b(emovie-record) button

14 Command dial

15 Monitor

16 Charge lamp

Flash lamp

17 c(playback) button

18 d(menu) button

19 l(delete) button

20 k(apply selection) button

21 Rotary multi selector

(multi selector)

1716 20 2118 19

10 11 141312

Confirming the Package Contents 5

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the

Monitor

The orientation and tilt of the monitor can be changed. This is useful

when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when

taking self-portraits.

For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with

the screen facing out (3).

When you are not using or carrying the

camera, fold the monitor against the camera

body with the screen facing inward to

prevent scratches or contamination.

BNotes About the Monitor

When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and turn slowly

within the monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be

damaged.

First Steps

Step 1 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens

Cap

Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP29 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the

camera.

BLens Cap

•At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the

lens to protect it.

•Do not attach anything other than the lens cap to the lens.

First Steps

Attach the strap at two places.

First Steps 7

Step 2 Insert the Battery and the Memory Card

2.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

2.2 Insert the battery.

•Push the orange battery latch in the

direction indicated by the arrow (1),

and fully insert the battery (2).

•The battery locks into place when

inserted correctly.

Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct

Direction

Inserting the battery upside down or

backwards could damage the camera.

Battery latch

First Steps

2.3 Insert the memory card.

•Slide the memory card in until it clicks

into place.

Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct

Direction

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards

could damage the camera and the memory card.

2.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

Memory card slot

First Steps 9

Removing the Battery and the Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the

monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover.

BHigh Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using

the camera.

Removing the Battery

•Move the battery latch in the direction

indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery

(2).

Removing the Memory Card

•Gently push the memory card into the

camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

First Steps

Step 3 Charge the Battery

3.1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter.

If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the

plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapter. Push

the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.

Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly

remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

*The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the

country or region in which the camera was purchased.

This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes

permanently bonded to the charging AC adapter.

3.2 Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then connect

the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 1to 3.

•Keep the camera turned off.

•

Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove

the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

BNotes

Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other

than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

•The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is

charging.

•When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green

and turns off. About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted

battery.

Charge lamp Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

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