Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual

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F3
BTurn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power 
Source or the Memory Card
Do not remove the battery while the produc t is on, or while images are being saved 
or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these  circumstances could result in loss of data 
or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
BNotes About the Monitor
• Monitors and electronic viewfinders are co nstructed with extremely high precision; 
at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, wi th no more than 0.01% being missing or 
defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, 
red, blue, or green) or always  off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect 
on images recorded with the device.
• Images in the monitor may be diffic ult to see under bright lighting.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, 
contact your Nikon-authoriz ed service representative.
The Battery
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” ( Avii-ix) before 
use.
• Check the battery level before using th e camera and replace or charge the 
battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully 
charged as this will result in reduced battery perfor mance. Whenever 
possible, carry a fully charged spar e battery when taking images on 
important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 
40°C (104°F). 
• Charge the battery indoors with an  ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C 
(41°F to 95°F) before use.
• When the battery temperature is between 0°C and 10°C (32°F to 50°F) or 
45°C to 60°C (113°F to 140°F), the chargeable capacity may decrease.
• The battery is not charged at ambien t temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or 
above 60°C (140°F).
• Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to 
cool before charging. Failure to ob serve these precautions could damage 
the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it  from charging normally.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted 
battery is used at a low temperature, the camera will not turn on. Be sure 
that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take images in 
cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as 
necessary. Once warmed, a cold batt ery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. 
Should the battery terminals  become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry 
cloth before use. 
						

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•If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and 
completely exhaust it before removing it  for storage. The battery should be 
stored in a cool location with an ambi ent temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F 
to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.
• Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger 
when it is not being used. When inserted, minute amounts of current are 
drawn from the battery even when not in use. This may result in excessive 
draining of the battery and complete lo ss of function. Turning the camera 
on or off while the battery is exhauste d can result in reduced battery life.
• Recharge the battery at least once every six months and  completely exhaust 
it before returning it to storage.
• After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put 
the battery in a plastic bag, etc. to insulate it and store it in a cool place.
• A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when 
used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. 
Purchase a new  EN-EL5 battery.
• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a 
valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local 
regulations.
Charging AC Adapter
Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” ( Avii-ix) before 
use.
• The Charging AC Adapter EH-70P is for use only with compatible devices. Do 
not use with another make or model of device.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter 
other than Charging AC Adapter EH-70P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to 
observe this precaution could result  in overheating or in damage to the 
camera.
• The EH-70P is compatible with AC 100  V-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. 
When using in other countries, use a  plug adapter (available commercially) 
as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel 
agency. 
						

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Memory Cards
•Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” 
(A 21) for recommende d memory cards.
• Observe the precautions noted in the  documentation included with your 
memory card.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• The first time you insert a memory card  that has been used in another device 
into this camera, be sure to format  it with this camera. We recommend 
formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this 
camera.
• Note that  formatting a memory card perm anently deletes all images 
and other data on the memory card.  If there is data saved on the memory 
card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer before formatting.
• If the message  Card is not formatted. Format card?  is displayed when 
the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data 
on the memory card that you do not want to delete, select  No and press the 
k  button. Copy that data to a computer before formatting. To format the 
memory card, select  Yes.
• Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card, 
saving and deleting images, and copy ing images to a computer, otherwise 
data or the memory card itself may be damaged.
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the 
memory card or battery.
- Do not turn off the camera.
- Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 
						

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Cleaning
Do not use volatile organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, chemical 
detergents, anticorrosive agents, or anti-fogging agents.
Caring for the Camera
Lens/
viewfinder
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with 
a blower (typically a small device wi th a rubber bulb attached to one 
end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To 
remove fingerprints or  other stains that cannot be removed with a 
blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that 
starts at the center of them and work ing toward the edges. If this fails, 
clean the lens using a cloth lightl y dampened with commercial lens 
cleaner.
Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other 
stains, clean the monitor with a soft
, dry cloth, being careful not to 
apply pressure.
Body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a 
soft, dry cloth. After using the came
ra at the beach or other sandy or 
dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth 
lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly.  Note that 
foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not 
covered by the warranty. 
						

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Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off 
before putting the camera away. Remove  the battery if the camera will not be 
used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or 
camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:
• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as 
televisions or radios
• Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F)  or above 50°C (122°F)
• Places that are poorly ventilated or  subject to humidity of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a 
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting 
the camera away again.
For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” ( F3) in “Caring 
for the Products” ( F2). 
						

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If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting  your retailer or Nikon-authorized service 
representative. 
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
ProblemCause/SolutionA
The camera is on 
but does not 
respond. •
Wait for recording to end.
• If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the 
camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the 
battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, 
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. 
Note that although any data currently being 
recorded will be lost, data that have already been 
recorded will not be affected by removing or 
disconnecting the power source. –
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Battery inserted 
in the camera 
cannot be 
charged. •
Confirm all connections.
• When connected to a computer, the camera may not 
charge for any of the reasons described below. 
-Off  is selected for  Charge by computer  in the 
setup menu.
- Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off.
- Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s  display language and date and time have not been 
set, or the date and ti me were reset after the 
camera’s clock battery was exhausted. Use the 
charging AC adapter to charge the battery.
- Battery charging may stop if the computer is in 
sleep mode.
- Depending upon the computer specifications,  settings, and status, battery charging may not be 
possible. 18
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Camera cannot 
be turned on. •
The battery is exhausted.
• When the charging AC adapter is connected, the 
camera cannot be turned on even if the power 
switch is pressed. The camera turns on in playback 
mode by pressing and holding down the c  
(playback) button, but shooting is not possible. 22
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Camera turns off 
without 
warning. •
The camera automatically turns off to save power 
(auto off function).
• The camera or battery has become too cold and 
cannot operate properly.
• The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the 
camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, 
and then try turning it on again. 23
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The monitor or 
viewfinder is 
blank. •
The camera is off.
• The battery is exhausted.
• The camera has entered standby mode to save 
power. Press the power switch, shutter-release 
button,  c button or  b (e  movie-record) button, 
or rotate the mode dial.
• You cannot turn on both the monitor and viewfinder 
at the same time. It may take a while to switch 
between the monitor and viewfinder.
• The camera and computer are connected via a USB 
cable.
• The camera and TV are connected via an  audio video 
cable or HDMI cable.
• Interval timer shooting in progress. 22
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Monitor is hard 
to see. •
The ambient light is too bright. Move to a darker 
place or use the viewfinder.
• Adjust the monitor brightness.
• The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. 7
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F 6
Image in the 
viewfinder is 
difficult to see. Adjust the viewfinder using the diopter adjustment 
control.
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Date and time of 
recording are 
not correct. •
If the camera clock has not been set, the “Date not 
set” indicator flashes during shooting and movie 
recording. Images and movies saved before the clock 
is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2014 
00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date 
from the  Time zone and date option in the setup 
menu.
• The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary 
watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time of 
the camera clock with that of a more accurate 
timepiece and reset as required. 24, 91, 
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No inf o
r

mation 
displayed in 
monitor. Hide info
 is selected for Photo info  in Monitor 
settings  in the setup menu. 91, 
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ProblemCause/SolutionA 
						

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F10Shooting Issues
Print date
 not 
available. Time zone and date
 has not been set in the setup 
menu. 24, 91, 
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60
Date not 
imprinted on 
images even 
when  Print 
date  is enabled. •
The current shooting mode does not support  Print 
date .
• A function that restricts the Print date function is 
enabled.
• The date cannot be imprinted on movies. 91, 
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Screen for 
setting time 
zone and date is 
displayed when 
camera is turned 
on. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were 
restored to their default values.
24, 25
Camera settings 
reset.
Reset file 
numbering  
cannot be done. Although a new folder is created in the internal 
memory or on the memory card by resetting file 
numbering, etc., if the sequential number of a folder 
name (which is not displayed on the camera) reaches 
the upper limit (“999”), reset 
is not possible. Change the 
memory card, or format the internal memory/memory 
card. 92,
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Camera 
becomes hot. The camera may become hot when used for an 
extended period of time 
to shoot movies or send 
images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot 
environment; this is not a malfunction. –
Camera makes 
sound. When 
Autofocus mode  is set to Full-time AF  or while 
in some shooting modes, the camera may produce an 
audible focusing sound. 69, 89
ProblemCause/SolutionA
Cannot switch 
to shooting 
mode. •
Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.
• When the camera is connected to the electrical 
outlet using the charging AC adapter, the camera 
cannot switch to shooting mode. 93,
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ProblemCause/SolutionA 
						

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No image 
captured when 
the shutter-
release button is 
pressed. •
When the camera is in playback mode, press the  c 
button, shutter-release button or  b (e  movie-
record) button.
• When menus are displayed, press the  d button.
• The battery is exhausted.
• When the scene mode is  Night portrait or 
Backlighting  with HDR set to  Off, raise the flash.
• If the flash mode icon flashes when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway, the flash is 
charging. 32
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Camera cannot 
focus. •
The subject is too close.  Try shooting using the 
Scene auto selector  or Close-up  scene mode, or 
the macro close-up focus mode.
• Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the 
setting.
• The subject is hard to focus on.
• Set  AF assist  in the setup menu to  Auto.
• Subject is not in focus area  when the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway.
• The focus mode is set to  E (manual focus).
• Turn the camera off  and then on again. 39, 40,
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61, 63
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Colored stripes 
appear in the 
monitor when 
shooting. Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects 
with repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is 
not a malfunction.
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images 
or recorded movies. However, when using 
Continuous 
H: 120 fps  or HS 480/4× , the colored stripes may be 
seen in the captured images and recorded movies. –
Images are 
blurred. •
Use the flash.
• Enable vibration reduction or motion detection.
• Use  
D  (Best Shot S
 elector) of Continuous  in the 
shooting menu.
• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting 
(using the self-timer at the same time is more 
effective). 56
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59
Bright specks 
appear in 
images captured 
with flash.  Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Lower the flash, and 
set the flash mode to 
W (off ).  56
ProblemCause/SolutionA 
						

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Flash does not 
fire. •
A shooting mode where the  flash cannot fire is 
selected.
• A function that restricts the flash is enabled. 66
72
Digital zoom 
cannot be used. •
A function that restricts digital zoom is enabled.
• Digital zoom  is set to Off in the setup menu.
• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following scene 
modes.
-Scene auto selector , Portrait , Night portrait , 
Easy panorama , Pet portrait 72
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36
Image size  not 
available. •
A function that restricts the  Image size option is 
enabled.
• When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama , the 
image size is fixed. 72
43
No sound when 
shutter is 
released. Off
 is selected for Sound settings  > Shutter sound  in 
the setup menu. No sound is produced with some 
shooting modes and settings, even when  On is 
selected. 72, 91,
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AF-assist 
illuminator does 
not light. Off
 is selected for the  AF assist option in the setup 
menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on 
the position of the focus area or the current scene 
mode, even when  Auto is selected. 91,
E
66
Images appear 
smeared.  The lens is dirty. Clean the lens.
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Colors are 
unnatural. White balance is not adjusted properly.
41, 68, 
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Randomly 
spaced bright 
pixels (“noise”) 
appear in image. The subject is dark, and the sh
utter speed is too slow or 
ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by:
• Using the flash.
• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. 56
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Bri g
ht sp

ots 
appear in image. When shooting at a slow shutter speed in multiple 
exposure mode, noise (bright spots) may appear in 
saved images.
–
Images are too 
dark 
(underexposed). •
The flash window is blocked.
• The subject is beyond the range of the flash.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Increase ISO sensitivity.
• The subject is backlit. Raise the flash or select the 
scene mode  Backlighting  and try taking an image 
again. 28
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ProblemCause/SolutionA