Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page i Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide For Smart Device Users Introduction Parts of the Camera Getting Started Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Other Functions Technical Notes ii iv 1 2 12 17 22 • 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.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page ii Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page iii Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers… Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — 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.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page iv Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera. Downloading the “Reference Manual” The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various languages on how to use this camera. Use your smart device or computer to refer to it along with this manual. Download the Reference Manual from our Download Center at the URL below.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page v Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Nikon User Support Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options. Internet For customers in the United States: www.nikonusa.com For customers in Canada: www.nikon.ca (English), fr.nikon.ca (Français) For customers in Mexico: www.nikon.com.mx For customers in Brazil: www.nikon.com.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page vi Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page vii Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Introduction Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page viii Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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. DANGER Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page ix Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM • 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. • Do not entangle, wrap or twist the strap around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page x Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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. - Do not short circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page xi Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM • 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.
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Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 2 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Getting Started 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. B Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 3 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 3 1 4 2 6 5 78 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). • Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 4 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM B Notes About the Batteries • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 5 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to approx. 85° or raised upward to approx. 90°. B 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. • Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 6 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Camera Setup Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet • Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aii) 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. 1 Turn the camera on. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 7 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 3 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. - If the SnapBridge download site is displayed, download and install the app before repeating the above steps.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 8 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 5 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 is displayed. • If the camera displays Could not connect., press k to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings, press d. 6 Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 9 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 2 Press d when the dialog at right is displayed. • Select Yes when prompted to set the camera clock. Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online. To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press MENU. Later 3 Highlight your home time zone and press k. Set New York, Toronto, Lima • To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be displayed at the top of the map.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 10 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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. • Place the smart device close to the camera and launch the SnapBridge app.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 11 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Wireless Networks Option Description Pairing To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart device during setup), select Connect to smart device in the camera network menu and follow the instructions on page 7, starting with Step 3. The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one at a time.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 12 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 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. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 13 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 3 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. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out q button 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 14 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM C 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.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 15 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Playing Back Images 1 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. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed on the screen each time.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 16 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Delete Current image Erase selected images All images 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 17 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Other Functions 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.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 18 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM C Help Display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. Press the shutter-release button halfway to quickly switch to shooting mode. You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 19 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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. • n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds, 5 seconds, or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 20 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 D Movie menu1 G Playback menu3 J Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 21 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 4 Select a menu option and press the k button. • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 5 Select a setting and press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 22 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Technical Notes Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 23 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 24 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (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.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 25 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 26 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 27 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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. It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 28 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 29 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens 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).
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 30 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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. Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (Aiv). A Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 31 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. • If you use a card reader, make sure that it is compatible with your memory card.
Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 32 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.
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Q14035_EN_QSG.book Page 1 Friday, December 18, 2015 1:15 PM 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.
