Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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....

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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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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;...

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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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Flash does not 
fire. •
A shooting mode where the  flash cannot fire is 
selected.
• A function that restricts the flash is enabled. 66
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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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Image size  not 
available. •
A function that...