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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P530 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. ii
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Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A16). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A1). Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol Description This icon indicates cautions and information that
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Introduction 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 sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informa
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Introduction 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. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
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Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device o
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Introduction For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon pro
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Introduction Do not leave the product • Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. where it will be exposed to to insulate the terminal before extremely high transporting it. Do not transport or temperatures, such as in an store with metal objects such as enclosed automobile or in necklaces or hairpins. direct sunlight • The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid Failure to observe this precaution damage to the product, be sure to could cause damage or fire. remove the b
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Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Avoid contact with liquid charging AC adapter with wet crystal hands. Failure to observe this Should the monitor break, care precaution could result in electric should be taken to avoid injury shock. caused by broken glass and to • Do not use with travel converters prevent liquid crystal from the or adapters designed to convert monitor touching the skin or entering from one voltage to another or the eyes or mouth. with DC-to-AC inverters. Failu
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Introduction Notices not occur in a particular installation. If Notices for Customers in this equipment does cause harmful the U.S.A. interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined IMPORTANT SAFETY by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to INSTRUCTIONS - correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Reorient or relocate the receiving DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK antenna. OF FIRE OR ELECT
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Introduction Notice for Customers in the State Notices for Customers in Europe of California CAUTIONS WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS Handling the cord on this product will REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT expose you to lead, a chemical known TYPE. to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New Y
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ ii Read This First ............................................................................................................................ ii About This Manual ..................................................................................................................................... iii Information and Precautions.............
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Introduction Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......................................... 46 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ......................................... 48 The Control Range of the Shutter Speed................................................................................... 52 M (User Settings) Mode ........................................................................................................ 53 Saving Settings in M Mode (Save Use
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Introduction Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.............................. 93 Connection Methods............................................................................................................. 93 Using ViewNX 2 ....................................................................................................................... 95 Installing ViewNX 2 .................................................................................................................
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Introduction Metering ................................................................................................................................................ E32 Continuous Shooting.................................................................................................................... E33 ISO Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................... E37 Exposure Bracketing................
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Introduction Toggle Av/Tv Selection ................................................................................................................ E72 Reset File Numbering ................................................................................................................... E72 Blink Warning...................................................................................................................................... E73 Eye-Fi Upload.........................................
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body Flash raised 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 9 101 12 13 14 15 9 HDMI mini connector (Type C).......93 1 Eyelet for camera strap ....................... 6 10 Connector cover........................................93 2 Power switch/power-on lamp ... 22 Power connector cover (for 3 w (function) button .......................... 4 11 optional AC adapter)............ E81 4 Mode dial......................................
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 7981 10 112 13 9 c (playback) button ...................... 32 1 Speaker ..................................... 82, 89, 91 d (menu) button 2 Diopter adjustment control............7 10 ..............................................8, 68, 82, 89, 91 3 Electronic viewfinder...........................7 11 l (delete) button ...................... 33, 90 4 x (monitor) button ..........................7 k (apply selection) button 12 b (e movie-rec
