Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
For Playback
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1Protect icon............................................ 82
2Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)
........................................................83, E54
3 Print order icon .................................... 82
4
Voice memo indicator ..................... 82
5Skin softening icon............................ 82
6
Filter effects icon................................. 82
7D-Lighting icon ................................... 82
8
Quick retouch icon ............................ 82
9Internal memory indicator ........... 21
10 (a) Current image number/
total number of images
(b) Movie length
11 Small picture icon .............................. 82
12Crop icon ................................................. 80
13Volume indicator .........................82, 89
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Image quality........................................ 68
15Image size ............................................... 68
16
Movie options ...................................... 89
17Easy panorama indicator............... 43
18Easy panorama playback guide
.....................................................5, 43 , E4
Sequence playback guide
.....................................................5, 34,  E5
Movie playback guide ..................... 89
19 Time of recording .............................. 24
20Date of recording ............................... 24
21(a) Battery level indicator .............. 22
(b) Charging AC adapter 
connection indicator
22 File number and type ..............
E80
23 Eye-Fi communication 
indicator................................... 92, 
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
1You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the 
histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These 
provide guidelines when adjusting the image brightness with functions such as 
exposure compensation.
2The tone level indicates the brightness le vel. When the tone level to check is 
selected using the multi selector JK , the area of the image that corresponds to 
the selected tone level flashes.
3A histogram is a graph show ing the distribution of tones in the image. The 
horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brig htness, with dark tones to the left and 
bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
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Tone level information display1 (
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1 Current image number/
total number of images
2
ISO sensitivity........................................ 69
3Exposure compensation value... 65
4
White balance ...................................... 68
5COOLPIX Picture Control ............... 68
6
Image quality/Image size ............. 68
7Aperture value ..................................... 48
8
Shutter speed ....................................... 48
9Shooting mode ................................... 27
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To n e  l e v e l2
11Histogram3 
						

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
The Basics of Shooting and 
Playback
1Open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
2Insert the battery.
•Push the orange battery latch in the 
direction indicated by the arrow ( 1), and 
fully insert the battery ( 2).
• The battery locks into place when inserted 
correctly.
BBe Careful to Insert the Battery in 
Correct Direction
Inserting the battery upside down or 
backwards could damage the camera.
3Close the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Battery latch 
						

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and make sure that the 
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, 
and then open the battery-chamber/memory 
card slot cover.
Move the battery latch in the direction indicated 
by the arrow (1) to eject the battery ( 2).
BHigh Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card ma y be hot immediately after using the 
camera. 
						

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
1Prepare the included charging AC 
adapter.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, 
attach the plug adapter to the plug on the 
charging AC adapter. Push  the plug adapter firmly 
until it is securely held in place. Once the two are 
connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug 
adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug  adapter varies according 
to the country or region in which the camera 
was purchased.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter 
comes permanently bonded to  the charging AC adapter.
2Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then 
connect the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 
1 to 3.
•Keep the camera turned off.
• Make sure that the plugs  are properly oriented. Do  not insert or remove the 
plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Charge lamp
Electrical outlet
USB cable (included) 
						

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
3Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical 
outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.
CTurning On the Camera While the Battery is Charging
The camera does not turn on while the charging AC adapter is connected to it even 
when you press the power switch. Press and hold the  c (playback) button to turn 
on the camera in playback mode and play  back images. Shooting is not possible.
CCharging Using a Computer or Battery Charger
•You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer ( A92,
93).
• You can use the Battery Charger  MH-61 (available separately; E81) to charge the 
battery without using the camera.
The charge lampDescription
Flashes slowly 
(green) The battery is charging.
Off When charging 
is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing 
green and turns off.
About 4 hours and 10 minutes are required to charge a fully 
exhausted battery.
Flashes quickly 
(green) •
The ambient temperature is not  suited to charging. Charge 
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 
35°C (41°F to 95°F).
• The USB cable or charging AC adapter is not properly 
connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect 
the USB cable or unplug th e charging AC adapter and 
correctly connect it again, or change the battery. 
						

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
1Turn off the camera and open the 
battery-chamber/memory card 
slot cover.
2Insert the memory card.
•Slide the memory card in until it clicks into 
place.
BBe Careful to Insert the Memory 
Card in Correct Direction
Inserting the memory card upside down or 
backwards could damage the camera and 
the memory card.
3Close the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
BFormatting Memory Cards
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device 
into this camera, make sure to format it  with this camera. Insert the card into 
the camera, press the  d button, and select  Format card in the setup menu.
Preparation 3 Inse rt a Memory Card
Memory card slot 
						

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and make sure that the 
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned 
off, and then open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Gently push the memory card into the camera 
(1 ) to partially eject the card ( 2).
BHigh Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card ma y be hot immediately after using the 
camera.
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in the camera’s 
internal memory or on a memory card.  To use the camera’s internal memory, 
first remove the memory card.
Approved Memory Cards
The following Secure Digital (SD) me mory cards have been tested and 
approved for use in this camera.
• Memory cards with an SD Speed  Class rating of 6 or faster are 
recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a 
lower Speed Class rating, movie  recording may stop unexpectedly.
1If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that 
the device supports 2 GB cards.
2SDHC-compliant. If the memory card  will be used with a card reader 
or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDHC.
3SDXC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader 
or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDXC.
• Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We 
cannot guarantee camera performance  when using memory cards made by 
other manufacturers.
SD memory cardsSDHC memory cards2SDXC memory cards3
SanDisk 2 GB14 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB
TOSHIBA - 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Panasonic 2 GB
14 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Lexar - 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB 
						

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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
1Remove the lens cap.
•See “Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap“ ( A6) for more information.
2Press the power switch.
• If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the 
Display Language, Date, and 
Time”  (A 24).
• The monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press the 
power switch again.
3Check the battery level indicator and the number of 
exposures remaining.
Battery level indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of images that can be taken is displayed.
•C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images 
are saved in the internal memory.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On
DisplayDescription
b The battery level is high.
B The battery level is low.
N
Battery exhausted. The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the 
battery.
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Number of exposures 
remaining