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...

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Introduction
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...

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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....

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Introduction ................................................................................................................  ii
Read This First ............................................................................................................................  ii
About This Manual .....................................................................................................................................  iii
Information and Precautions...

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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...

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer .............................. 93
Connection Methods............................................................................................................. 93
Using ViewNX 2 ................................................................................................................. ...... 95
Installing ViewNX 2 ...............................................................................................................

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Metering ................................................................................................................................................  E32
Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................ ........  E33
ISO Sensitivity ................................................................................................................ .....................  E37
Exposure Bracketing...

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Toggle Av/Tv Selection ................................................................................................................  E72
Reset File Numbering ...................................................................................................................   E72
Blink Warning.................................................................................................................. ....................  E73
Eye-Fi...

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
Parts of the Camera and Main 
Functions
The Camera Body
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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...

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
* Also referred to as the “multi selector“ in this manual.
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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...