Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual

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CThe Auto Off Function
•The time that elapses before the camera  enters standby mode is about 1 minute. 
The time can be changed using the  Auto off setting in the setup menu ( A91).
• While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any 
of the followin g operations:
- Press the power switch, shutter-release button,  c button, or  b (e  movie-
record) button.
- Rotate the mode dial.
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen 
and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
•If you exit without setting the date and time,  O will flash when the shooting 
screen is displayed.
1Use the multi selector 
HI  to select the 
desired language and 
press the  k button.
2Select  Ye s and press the  k button.
3Select your home time 
zone and press the...

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5Set the date and time, and press 
the k button.
•Select a field: Press  JK (changes between 
D , M , Y,  h, and  m).
• Edit the date and time: Press  HI. 
Date and time can also be changed by 
rotating the multi selector or command dial.
• Confirm the setting: Select the  m field and 
press the  k button.
6Select  Ye s and press the  k 
button.
• When settings are finished, the lens extends 
and the camera switches to shooting mode.
CChanging the Language Setting...

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Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode.
•A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to  A.
CNotes About the Flash
In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is 
backlit, make sure to raise the flash ( A56).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 

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Available Shooting Modes
A Auto mode(A 35)
Used for general shooting.
y , X , s , c (Scene) modes(A 36)
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.
• y : Press the  d button and select a scene. When using  Scene 
auto selector , the camera automatically selects the optimum scene 
mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images 
using settings that suit the scene.
• X  (night landscape): Use this mode to shoot night...

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1Hold the camera steady.
•Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, 
microphone, and speaker.
2Frame the picture.
CViewfinder
By pressing the  x button, you can shoot while looking through the viewfinder 
( A 7).
CWhen Using a Tripod
•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize  the camera in the following situations.
- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash lowered, or in a shooting mode in  which the flash is disabled
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Using the Zoom
When you move the zoom control, the zoom 
lens position changes.
•To zoom in closer to the subject: Move 
toward  g (telephoto)
• To zoom out and view a larger area: Move 
toward  f (wide-angle)
• Rotating the zoom control all the way in 
either direction adjusts the zoom quickly.
• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of 
the monitor when the zoom control is moved.
• Digital zoom, which al lows you to further 
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1Press the shutter-release 
button halfway.
•When the subject is in focus, the 
focus area that includes the subject 
or focus indicator (A 10) glows 
green (multiple focus areas can 
glow green).
• When you are using digital zoom, 
the camera focuses on the subject 
in the center of the frame and the 
focus area is not displayed. When 
the camera has fo cused, the focus 
indicator glows green.
• If the focus area or focus indicator 
flashes red, the camera is...

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The Shutter-release Button
BNotes About Saving Images and Recording Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing 
the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is 
being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or 
remove the battery or memory card  while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could 
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1Press the c (playback) 
button.
• If you press and hold down 
the  c (playback) button 
while the camera is turned off, 
the camera turns on in 
playback mode.
2Use the multi selector to select 
an image to display.
• Press and hold down HIJK  to scroll 
through the images quickly.
• Images can also be selected by rotating 
the multi selector.
• To return to shooting mode, press the  c 
button or shutter-release button.
CDisplaying Shooting Information
Press the k...