Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual

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Introduction
•Do not handle the plug or 
charging AC adapter with wet 
hands. Failure to observe this 
precaution could result in electric 
shock.
• Do not use with travel converters 
or adapters designed to convert 
from one voltage to another or 
with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to 
observe this precaution could 
damage the product or cause 
overheating or fire.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input 
and output jacks, use only the cables 
provided or sold by Nikon for the 
purpose, to maintain compliance with 
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with 
care
Be careful that your fingers or other 
objects are not pi nched by the lens 
cover or other moving parts.
Using the flash close to your 
subject’s eyes could cause 
temporary visual 
impairment
The flash should be no less than 1 m 
(3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Particular care should be observed 
when photographing infants.
Do not operate the flash with 
the flash window touching a 
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution 
could result in burns or fire. Avoid contact with liquid 
crystal
Should the monitor break, care 
should be taken to avoid injury 
caused by broken glass and to 
prevent liquid crystal from the 
monitor touching the skin or entering 
the eyes or mouth.
Turn the power off when 
using inside an airplane or 
the hospital
Turn the power off while inside the 
airplane during take off or landing.
Do not use wireless network functions 
while in the air.
Follow the instructions of the hospital 
when using while  in a hospital.
The electromagnetic waves emitted 
by this camera may disrupt the 
electronic systems of the airplane or 
the instruments of the hospital. 
If you are using wireless network 
devices, remove them from the 
camera before boarding an aircraft or 
entering a hospital. 
						

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Notices for Customers in 
the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS -
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK 
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the 
U.S.A., use an attachment plug 
adapter of the proper configuration 
for the power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to 
be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
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. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio 
communications. However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will  not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined 
by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relo cate the receiving 
antenna.
• Increase the separation between 
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an 
outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is 
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an 
experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be 
notified that any changes or 
modifications made to this device 
that are not expressly approved by 
Nikon Corporation may void the 
user’s authority to operate the 
equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or 
provided by Nikon for your 
equipment. Using other interface 
cables may exceed the limits of Class 
B Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Notices 
						

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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 
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 BNotices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT 
TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES 
ACCORDING TO THE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that 
electrical and electronic 
equipment is to be 
collected separately.
The following apply only 
to users in European 
countries:
•
This product is designated for 
separate collection at an 
appropriate collection point. Do 
not dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling 
helps conserve natural resources 
and prevent negative 
consequences for human health 
and the environment that might 
result from incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the 
retailer or the local authorities in 
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the 
battery indicates that the 
battery is to be collected 
separately.
The following apply only 
to users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with 
this symbol or not, are designated 
for separate collection at an 
appropriate collection point. Do 
not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the 
retailer or the local authorities in 
charge of waste management. 
						

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Introduction ................................................................................................................  ii
Read This First ............................................................................................................................  ii
About This Manual .....................................................................................................................................  iii
Information and Precautions .................................................................................................... ........... iv
For Your Safety ................................................................................................................ ........  vii
WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................... .............................  vii
Notices ........................................................................................................................ ..................  x
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions..........................................................  1
The Camera Body ................................................................................................................ ......  1
Principle Functions of the Controls ............................................................................................ ...... 3
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ................................................................................. 6
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder ( x Button) ....................................... 7
Using Menus (the  d Button) ............................................................................................  8
The Monitor .................................................................................................................... ..........  10
The Basics of Shooting and Playback ............................................................... 16
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ........................................................................................  16
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery .....................................................................................  18
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ................................................................................  20
Internal Memory and Memory Cards............................................................................................  21
Approved Memory Cards.......................................................................................................... ........... 21
Step 1 Turn the Camera On .................................................................................................  22 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time ......................................................................  24
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode..........................................................................................  26 Available Shooting Modes ....................................................................................................... ...........  27
Step 3 Frame a Picture ......................................................................................................... . 28
Using the Zoom .........................................................................................................................................  29
Step 4 Focus and Shoot ........................................................................................................   30
Step 5 Play Back Images .......................................................................................................   32
Step 6 Delete Images........................................................................................................... .. 33
Shooting Features ................................................................................................... 35
A (Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................... .... 35
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ......................................................................  36 Tips and Notes ................................................................................................................. ........................... 37
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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 ........................................................................................................  5 3
Saving Settings in M  Mode (Save User Settings)...................................................................  54
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ..................................................  55 Using the Flash ................................................................................................................ ...........................  56
Using the Self-timer ........................................................................................................... ...................... 59
Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)......................................................... 60
Using Focus Mode............................................................................................................... ..................... 61
Taking Images with Manual Focus ................................................................................................ . 63
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ..................................................................  65
Default Settings..........................................................................................................................................  66
Functions That Can Be Set with the d  Button (Shooting Menu) ..................... 68
Common Options ................................................................................................................. ....................  68
For  j, k , l , m , M  Modes ..................................................................................................................  68
Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button....................................... 71
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ........................................................ 72
Focusing ....................................................................................................................... ..............  76
Using the Target Finding AF .................................................................................................... ..........  76
Using Face Detection ........................................................................................................... ..................  77
Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................... .................... 78
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................ . 78
Focus Lock ..................................................................................................................... ................................  79
Playback Features.................................................................................................... 80
Playback Zoom .................................................................................................................. ...... 80
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display..............................................................................  81
Functions That Can Be Set with the d  Button (Playback Menu) ......................  82
Using the Screen for Selecting Images ....................................................................................... 84
Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 85
Recording Movies ................................................................................................................... 85 Functions That Can Be Set with the  d Button (Movie Menu) ................................  89
Playing Back Movies ............................................................................................................ .. 89
General Camera Setup........................................................................................... 91
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) ............................ 91 
						

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer .............................. 93
Connection Methods............................................................................................................. 93
Using ViewNX 2 ................................................................................................................. ...... 95
Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................................................................................ ......................  95
Transferring Images to the Computer .........................................................................................  96
Viewing Images ................................................................................................................. .........................  97
Reference Section ..............................................................................................  E1
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) .....................................................   E2
Shooting with Easy Panorama ....................................................................................................  E 2
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama ..............................................................   E4
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)................  E 5
Viewing Images in a Sequence ..................................................................................................   E5
Deleting Images in a Sequence .................................................................................................   E6
Editing Still Images............................................................................................................  E7
Before Editing Images .......................................................................................................... ............  E7
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast an d Saturation ............................................  E8
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast  ....................................................  E 8
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ..............................................................................   E9
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects ................................................................   E10
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image  .......................................................   E11
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy .......................................................................................   E12
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) .............................   E13
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)..............................................   E15
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ....................................................................................   E15
Printing Individual Images..................................................................................................... .....  E 16
Printing Multiple Images ....................................................................................................... ......  E 18
Editing Movies .................................................................................................................  E 20
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............................................................   E20
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ................................................................   E21
The Shooting Menu ( j, k , l  or  m Mode) ...........................................................   E22
Image Quality .................................................................................................................. ...................  E22
Image Size..................................................................................................................... ........................  E23
Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
 (Changing the Settings for Image Recording)..............................................................   E24
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom  Pi
ctu r
 e Control)................................  E28
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ...............................................................................................   E29 
						

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Metering ................................................................................................................................................  E32
Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................ ........  E33
ISO Sensitivity ................................................................................................................ .....................  E37
Exposure Bracketing ............................................................................................................ ...........  E38
AF Area Mode ................................................................................................................... ..................  E39
Autofocus Mode ...............................................................................................................................   E42
Flash Exp. Comp.  .............................................................................................................................   E42
Noise Reduction Filter ......................................................................................................... ..........  E43
Active D-Lighting  ............................................................................................................................   E43
Multiple Exposure .............................................................................................................. ..............  E44
Zoom Memory.................................................................................................................... ...............  E46
Startup Zoom Position..................................................................................................................   E47
M Exposure Preview  ............................................................................................................ ..........  E47
The Playback Menu ........................................................................................................   E48
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ................................................................  E 48
b Slide Show ..................................................................................................................... ...............  E50
d Protect............................................................................................................................................   E51
f Rotate Image  .................................................................................................................. ............  E51
E Voice Memo .................................................................................................................... ...............  E52
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)..........................   E53
C Sequence Display Options .................................................................................................   E54
x Choose Key Picture ............................................................................................................ .....  E 54
The Movie Menu .............................................................................................................   E55
Movie Options.................................................................................................................. ..................  E55
Autofocus Mode ...............................................................................................................................   E58
T h e S

etup Menu ..............................................................................................................   E59
Welcome Screen................................................................................................................. ..............  E59
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................. .........  E60
Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................... ................  E62
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images) ......................................................   E64
Vibration Reduction............................................................................................................ ............  E65
Motion Detection............................................................................................................... ..............  E66
AF Assist  ................................................................................................................................................   E66
Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................... ....................  E67
Sound Settings  ................................................................................................................ .................  E67
Auto Off ....................................................................................................................... ...........................  E68
Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................   E69
Language .............................................................................................................................................   E69
TV Settings .................................................................................................................... ........................  E70
Charge by Computer ............................................................................................................. ........  E71 
						

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Toggle Av/Tv Selection ................................................................................................................  E72
Reset File Numbering ...................................................................................................................   E72
Blink Warning.................................................................................................................. ....................  E73
Eye-Fi Upload.................................................................................................................. ....................  E74
Peaking ...................................................................................................................................................   E75
Reset All  ..................................................................................................................... ...........................  E75
Firmware Version  .............................................................................................................. ..............  E75
Error Messages .................................................................................................................  E 76
File Names ..................................................................................................................... ....  E 80
Optional Accessories .....................................................................................................   E81
Technical Notes and Index...............................................................................   F1
Caring for the Products.....................................................................................................   F2
The Camera..................................................................................................................... .......................... F2
The Battery ................................................................................................................................................  F3
Charging AC Adapter ............................................................................................................ ............. F4
Memory Cards ................................................................................................................... ...................... F5
Caring for the Camera .......................................................................................................   F6
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................  F6
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................  F7
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ . F 8
Specifications .....................................................................................................................  F 16
Index ......................................................................................................................................   F22 
						

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
Parts of the Camera and Main 
Functions
The Camera Body
14
13 14 15
109
811 6
7
12
3
52
Flash raised
1
Eyelet for camera strap....................... 6
2Power switch/power-on lamp... 22
3w (function) button.......................... 4
4Mode dial ................................................ 26
5Microphone (stereo)...................82, 85
6Flash.............................................................. 56
7m (flash pop-up) button................. 56
8 USB/audio/video output 
connector ............................................... 93
9HDMI mini connector ( Type C).......93
10Connector cover........................................93
11Power connector cover (for 
optional AC adapter)............ E
81
12 Shutter-release button.................3, 30
13Zoom control ........................................29
f: wide-angle ...........................29
g : telephoto ..............................29
h : thumbnail playback........81
i : playback zoom ..................80
j : help ...........................................37
14 Self-timer lamp...................................... 59AF-assist illuminator ..........................91
15
Lens 
						

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
* Also referred to as the “multi selector“ in this manual.
1
7981213
1011
23465
1415
1 Speaker ..................................... 82, 89, 91
2Diopter adjustment control ............7
3Electronic viewfinder...........................7
4x (monitor) button ..........................7
5 b
 (e  movie-record) button
........................................................................ 85
6 Command dial.................... 3, 5, 48, 50
7Monitor........................................................ 10
8Charge lamp............................................ 18Flash lamp ............................................... 57
9
c (playback) button ...................... 32
10 d
 (menu) button.............................................. 8, 68, 82, 89, 91
11 l (delete) button ...................... 33, 90
12 k
 (apply selection) button
................................................................ 3, 5, 8
13 Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)*......................... 3, 4, 55
14
Tr ipod sock et
15Battery-chamber/memory card 
slot cover ......................................... 16, 20