Manual for D500

Manual for D500

Brand: Nikon

Category: Digital Camera

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 8 p.m.

Warranty Information

None

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera! Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

Package content

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items:

  • Digital Camera
  • CD driver includes: Mediaone Gallery SE, Web Cam Driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Multi-Language User's Manual
  • USB cable
  • 2 x AAA alkaline batteries
  • Quick Guide
  • Pouch
  • Strap
  • Warranty Card

Getting Started: Preparation

  1. Attach the camera strap.
  2. Open the battery cover.
  3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as shown.
  4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely.
  5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (optional, but recommended for expanded storage). Format the card if necessary.

Turning the Power On/Off

  • Press the POWER button until the digital still camera turns on.
  • To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions
The power does not come on. The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace with a new set of batteries.
The batteries or camera feels warm. Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. Turn off the camera and wait for 5~10 minutes.
The start-up screen blinks after powering up. The rechargeable batteries have reached their effective life. Replace with a new set of rechargeable batteries.
Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot. The shutter button is not pressed all the way down. Press the shutter button all the way down.
The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity. Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.
The flash is charging. Wait until the status LED turns green.
The camera cannot focus. The memory card is write-protected. Remove the write-protection.
The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper.
The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range. Get your subject within the effective focus range.
Files cannot be deleted. The file is protected. Cancel protection.
The memory card is write-protected. Remove the write-protection.
Cannot download images. The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient. Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera.
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