Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
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2Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected)...

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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.
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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...