Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual
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E65 Reference Section Vibration Reduction Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. BNotes About Vibration Reduction• After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait for the shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before taking images. • Images displayed in the camera monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry. • Vibration reduction may be unable to comp letely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some situations. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Vibration reduction OptionDescription g Normal (default setting) Compensates camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting at telephoto zoom positions or slow shutter speeds. The camera automatically detects the panning direction and only compensates for vibration caused by camera shake. When the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction only redu ces vertical shake. If the camera is panned vertically, vibration reduction only compensates for horizontal shake. Z Active Camera shake is automatically compensated during shooting if a comparatively large camera shake is likely to occur when shooting from a car or under poor foothold conditions. k Off Vibration reduction is disabled.
E66 Reference Section Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. BNotes About Motion Detection •Motion detection may be unable to elimin ate the effects of subject movement and camera shake in some situations. • Motion detection may be disabled if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark. • The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance. AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation.Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Motion detection OptionDescription U Auto Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen. When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, r turns green, and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. Off (default setting) Motion detection is disabled. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M AF assist OptionDescription Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the AF-assist illuminator may not light. Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
E67 Reference Section Digital Zoom BNotes About Digital Zoom •Digital zoom cannot be used in the following scene modes. - Scene auto selector , Portrait , Night portrait , Easy panorama , Pet portrait • Digital zoom cannot be used when using certain settings of other functions. • When digital zoom is in effect, Metering (E 32) is set to Center-weighted or Spot depending on the magnification of an enlargement. Sound Settings Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Digital zoom OptionDescription On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. Off Digital zoom is disabled. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Sound settings OptionDescription Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait or Bird-watching scene mode. • The start-up sound is not produced when Welcome screen is set to None. Shutter sound When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released. • The shutter sound is not produced when using continuous shooting mode, when recording movies, or when using Pet portrait or Bird- watching scene mode.
E68 Reference Section Auto Off Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode ( A 23). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min . CNotes About Auto Off The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations: •When a menu is displayed: 3 mi nutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min ) • When the AC adapter is connected: 30 minutes Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Auto off
E69 Reference Section Format Memory/Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open th e battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory Remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu. Formatting Memory Cards Insert a memory card in the camera. The Format card option is displayed in the setup menu. Language Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Format memory/Format card Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Language No Format be deleted! OK? All images will No Format be deleted! OK? All images will
E70 Reference Section TV Settings Adjust settings for connection to a TV. CHDMI and HDMI-CEC HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface. HDMI-CEC (HDMI-Consumer Electronics Control) allows compatible devices to inter- operate. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M TV settings OptionDescription Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL . Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television br oadcasting. • The available frame rates in Movie options (E 55) change depending on th e setting of the video mode. HDMI Select a resolution for HDMI output. When Auto (default setting) is selected, the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i . HDMI device control When On (default setting) is selected, the HDMI-CEC- compatible TV’s remote control can be used to control the camera during playback ( E14).
E71 Reference Section Charge by Computer BNotes About Charging with a Computer •When connected to a computer, the came ra automatically turns on and starts charging. If the camera is turned off, charging stops. • About 4 hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging. • The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging. BWhen the Charge Lamp Quickly Flashes Green Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below. • 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 is not connected correctly, or the battery is faulty. Make sure the USB cable is connecte d correctly and replace th e battery if necessary. • The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer. • The battery cannot be char ged because the computer cannot supply power to the camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Charge by computer OptionDescription a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running ( A 93), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connecte d to a computer.
E72 Reference Section Toggle Av/Tv Selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value when shooting mode is set to j, k , l , m or M. Reset File Numbering When Ye s is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is reset ( E80). After resetting, a new folder is created and the file number for the next image taken starts with “0001.” BNotes About Reset File Numbering Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder. Insert a new memory card, or format the internal memory/memory card ( E69). CFolders for Storing Files Still images, movies and voice memos shot or recorded with this camera are saved in folders of the internal memory/memory card. •Sequential numbers are added to folder na mes in ascending order, starting with “100” and ending with “999 ” (the folder names are not displayed on the camera). • A new folder is created in the following situations. - When the number of files in a folder reaches 200 - When a file in a folder is numbered “9999” - When Reset file numbering is performed • A new folder is created each time a series of images are captured using interval timer shooting, and the images are saved in that folder with file numbers starting with “0001.” Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Toggle Av/Tv selection OptionDescription Do not toggle selection (default setting) Use the command dial to set the flexible program or shutter speed, and the multi selector to set the aperture value. Toggle selection Use the multi selector to set the flexible program or shutter speed, and the command dial to set the aperture value. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Reset file numbering
E73 Reference Section Blink Warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subj ects that have blinked using face detection ( A77) when shooting in the following modes: • Scene auto selector , Portrait or Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) scene mode ( A36) • When shooting mode is set to j , k , l , m or M (when Face priority ( E 39) is selected for AF area mode option) The Blink Warning Screen Faces detected by the blink warning are displayed inside a border. The operations described below are available. •To enlarge the face: Move the zoom control toward g (i ). If more than one face is detected, use the multi selector JK to select the desired face. • To switch to full-frame playback: Move the zoom control toward f (h). If you press the k button, or if no operations are performed for a few seconds, the camera returns to shooting mode. BNotes About Blink Warning • The blink warning is disabled in the following situations. - When the smile timer is selected ( A60) - When an option other than Single (E 33) is selected for continuous shooting - When an option other than Off (E 38) is selected for exposure bracketing - When On (E 44) is selected for Multiple exposure mode • The blink warning may not function properly in some shooting conditions. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Blink warning OptionDescription On When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor. Check the image and determine whether or not another image should be captured. Off (default setting) Blink warning is disabled. ExitExitZoom inZoom in Did someone blink? Exit Zoom in
E74 Reference Section Eye-Fi Upload BNotes About Eye-Fi Cards •Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Remove your Eye-Fi card from the camera where wireless devices are prohibited. Signals may be transmitted even if Disable is selected. • Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of malfunction, cont act the card manufacturer. • The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions.• The camera is not compatible with the Endl ess Memory function. When it is set on a computer, disable the function. If the En dless Memory function is enabled, the number of images taken may not be displayed correctly. • Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the coun try of purchase. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices. • Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time. CEye-Fi Communication Indicator The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the monitor ( A10). • w : Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable. • x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enab led; waiting to begin upload. • x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data. • y : Eye-Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload. • z : An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card. Press the d button M z tab ( A9) M Eye-Fi upload OptionDescription b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images are not uploaded.