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En Ref erence Manual DIGIT AL CAMERA.
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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Ba ck Movies Genera l Camera Se tup Connecting the C.
ii Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOL PIX P530 digital camera. Bef ore using the camera, please re ad the information in “For Your Safety ” ( A vii-ix) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual.
iii Introduction About This Manual If you want to start usi ng the camera right away, see “The Basi cs of Shooting and Playback” ( A 16). To learn about the parts of the camera an d information that is displayed in the monitor, see “P arts of the Camera and Main Funct ions” ( A 1).
iv Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated informat ion is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.
v Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system , or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
vi Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or form a tting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory doe s not completely erase the original image data.
vii Introduction To prevent damage t o your Nikon product or injury to yours elf or to others, read the following safet y precautions in their entir ety before using this equipment. Keep thes e safety instructions whe re all those who use t he product will read them.
viii Introduction Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire . Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled.
ix Introduction • Do not handle the plug or charging AC adapter with wet hands. Failure to observ e this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel conv erters or adapters designed to convert from one v oltage to a nother or with DC-to-AC inve rters.
x 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 THE SE 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.
xi Introduction Notice for Customers in the State of Califo rnia WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to ca use birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
xii Introduction Introduction ............ ............ .............. ............ ............... ............ .............. ............... ...... ii Read This First ........................................................... .....................
xiii Introduction Special Effects Mode (Applying Effe cts When Shooting) ................................ ......... 46 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ......................................... 48 The Control Ran ge of the Shutter Speed .
xiv Introduction Connecting the Camera to a TV, Comput er, or Printer ................... ........... 93 Connection Methods . .................................... .................................... .................................... 93 Using ViewNX 2 .
xv Introduction Metering .............................. ............... ............... ............... ................... ............... ........... ................... ..... E 32 Continuous Shooting ...... ................... .................. ..
xvi Introduction Toggle Av/Tv Se lection .. ............... ................... .................. ................... ............... ................. ....... E 72 Reset File N umbering . ............... ............... ............... .............
1 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body 1 4 13 14 15 10 9 81 1 6 7 12 3 5 2 Flash r aised 1 Eyelet for camera strap .......... ........... .. 6 2 Pow e r sw i tc h / p ow e r- on l a m p ... 22 3 w (function) button .
2 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions * Also referred to as the “mul ti selector“ in this manu al. 1 79 81 2 13 10 11 2 3 4 6 5 14 15 1 Speaker ........................... .......... 82, 89, 91 2 Diopter adjustment control ...... ...... 7 3 Electronic view finder.
3 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Mai n Functi on A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 26 Zoom control Move toward g ( i ) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f ( h ) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.
4 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions For Playback b ( e movie-record) button Start and stop mo vie recording. 85 w (function) button When the sh ooting mode is j , k , l , m or M : Display or close the se tting menus such as Continuous or Vibration reduction .
5 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions k (apply selection) button • Switch the m onitor display be tween the histogram, tone level and shooting information display and full-fr ame playbac k. • Display individual i mag es of a sequen ce in full-frame playback mode .
6 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP24 to the str ap, and then attach the strap to the camera. B Lens Cap • At times when you are not shooting images , attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
7 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching Between the Mo nitor and Viewfinder ( x Button) You can use the viewfinder when bright light under the open sky makes it diff icult to see the monitor. Each press of the x button switches the display between the monitor and viewfinder.
8 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Use the multi se lector and k button to navigate the me nus. 1 Press the d button. • The menu that matche s the status of the camera , such as shooting or playback menu, is displayed. Unavailable menu items are displaye d in gray and cannot be selected.
9 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as t he setup me nu ( A 91), use the multi selector to switch to an other tab. Tab Types For Shooting For Playback j tab: Displays the settings available for the current shooting mode ( A 27) .
10 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The information that is displayed in th e monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’ s settings and state of use.
11 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 Shooting mode ...................... ...... 26, 27 2 Flash mode ........................... .................. 56 3 Focus mode... ................... ................... ...61 4 Zoom indicator........ ......
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14 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 You can check for loss of contrast deta il in highlights and shadows from the histogr am that is displa yed, or the flashi ng display for each tone level. Th ese provide gui delines when ad justing the im age brightne ss with functi ons such as exposure compensation.
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16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery- chamber/ memory card slot cov er . 2 Inser t the battery. • Push the orange batter y latch in the directi on indicat ed by the arr ow ( 1 ), and fully inser t the batter y ( 2 ).
17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery T urn the camera off and make sur e that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off , and then open the batt er y-chamber/memory card slot co ver . Move the batter y latch in the direction indicated by the arro w ( 1 ) to eject the batter y ( 2 ).
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter. If a plug adapter* is in cluded with y our camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapt er . Push the plug ad apt er firmly until it is se curely held in place .
19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. C Turning On the Camera Whil e the Battery is Charging The camera does not turn on while the ch ar ging AC adapter is connected to it even when you pres s the power switch.
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 T urn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot co ver . 2 Inse r t the me mor y c ard. • Slide the m emory card in until it cl icks into place.
21 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 batter y-chamber/ memory card slot cove r. Gently push the memory card into the camera ( 1 ) to partiall y eject the c ard ( 2 ).
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Remove the lens cap. • See “Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap“ ( A 6) for more information. 2 Press the power switch. • If you are turning the camer a on for the first time , see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” ( A 24).
23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C The Auto Off Function • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu ( A 91).
24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime When the camera is turned on for the first time , the language-selection screen and the date and time setting scr een for the camera clock ar e displayed . • If you exit without se tting the date and tim e, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Set the date and time , and pr ess the k button. • Select a fie ld: P ress JK (changes bet ween D , M , Y , h , and m ). • Edit the date and time: Press HI . Date and time can also be changed by rotating the multi selector or command dial.
26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode. • A (auto) mode is used in this exampl e. Rotate the mode dial to A . C Notes About the Flash In situati ons where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the su bject is backlit, make sure to r aise the flash ( A 56).
27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode ( A 35) Used for general shooting. y , X , s , c (Scene) modes ( A 36 ) Camera settings are optimized accordin g to the scene that you select. • y : Press th e d button and select a scen e.
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Hold the camera steady . • Keep finge rs and other objects away f rom the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, micro phone, a nd speaker . 2 Frame the picture . C Viewfinder By pressing the x button, you can shoot while looking through the viewfinde r ( A 7).
29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Z oom When you move the zoom control, th e zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in closer to th e subject: Move toward g (teleph oto) • To zoom out and view a larger ar ea: Move toward f (wide-angle) • Rotating the zoom control all the wa y in either direction adju sts the zoom quic kly.
30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area that in cludes the subject or focus indicator ( A 10) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow gree n).
31 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button B Notes About Saving Images and R ecording Movies The indicato r showing the n umber of expos ures remain ing or the in dicator showing the maximum m ovie length flashes while images are be ing saved or wh ile a movie is being recorded.
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera i s turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selec tor to select an image to display.
33 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • See “Operating the Erase Sel ected Images Screen” ( A 34) for more informati on.
34 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector J K to s el e c t a n i m a g e to b e d e le t e d , a n d then use H to display S .
35 Shooting Features Shooting Features Used for general shooting. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detecte d, the camera automatically sets fo cus priority on it. • See “Focusing” ( A 76) for more information.
36 Shooting Features When a scene is selected, ca mera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. 1 The camera focuses on the are a in the cent er of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. 2 The camera focuses at infinity.
37 Shooting Features To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene Select a scene and move the zoom c ontrol ( A 1) toward g ( j ) to view a description of that scene . To return to the original screen, move the zoom control toward g ( j ) again.
38 Shooting Features s Night portrait • Press the d button to select Y Hand -held or Z Tripod in Night portrait . • One image is captured at a slow shutter speed . Compared to using Z Tripod , when Y Hand-held is selected, the camera sets a sli ghtly faster shutter speed in accordance with th e shooting conditions to prevent camera shake.
39 Shooting Features y M x Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subjec t, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly. • Depending u pon shooting conditi ons, the cam era may not se lect the desire d scene mode.
40 Shooting Features y M f Party/indoor • To avoid the effe cts of camera shake, hold th e camera steady. Set Vibrat ion reduction ( A 91) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera durin g shooting. y M k Close-up From the screen displaye d after k Close-up is sele cted, select Noise reduction burst or Single shot .
41 Shooting Features y M u Food • The focus mode ( A 61) setting is changed to D (macro close-up) and th e camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can adjust hue by using the command di al. The hue set ting is saved in the camera’s memor y even after the camera is tu rned off.
42 Shooting Features B Notes About HDR • Use of a tripod is recommend ed. Set Vibration reduction ( A 91) in the setup menu to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. • The angle of view (i. e., the area visi ble in the frame) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.
43 Shooting Features B Notes About Printing Panoram a Images The entire image may not be able to be pr inted depending on the printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.
44 Shooting Features B Pet Portrait Auto Release • Press the multi sel ector J ( n ) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings. - Y : The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a dog or cat face. - Off : The camera does not re lease the sh utte r automatically, even if a dog or cat face is detected.
45 Shooting Features y M g Moon • You can adjust hue by us ing the command di al. The hue settin g is saved in the camera’s memory even afte r the camera is turned off. • Adjust the brightne ss with exposu re compensation ( A 65) according to shooting conditions such as the waxing and waning of th e moon and shooting requirements.
46 Shooting Features Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Press the d button to display the special effect s menu and select an effect using the multi selecto r. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the fram e. The position of the area cannot be moved.
47 Shooting Features * Some effects cannot be selected depending on the setting of Movie options ( A 89). Functions Available in Special Effects Mode • Flash mode ( A 56) • Self-timer ( A 59) • .
48 Shooting Features Images can be shot with greater control by setting the sho oting menu ( A 68) item s in addition to setting the shut ter speed or aperture value manually a ccording to shooting conditions and requirem ents. • The focus area for autofocus diffe rs depending on the setting of AF area mode ( A 69).
49 Shooting Features Exposure The procedure for shooting images at th e desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shu tter speed or aperture value is called “d etermine exposur e.
50 Shooting Features j (Programmed auto) Use for automa tic control o f the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotatin g the command dial (“flexible progr am”).
51 Shooting Features B Notes About Shooting • When zooming i s performed af ter the exposure is set, exp osure combinations or aperture val ue may be changed. • When the subje ct is too dark or too bri ght, it may not be possible to ob tain the appropriate exposure .
52 Shooting Features The Control Range of the Shutter Speed The control ra nge of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, aperture, or ISO sensitivit y setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.
53 Shooting Features Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M . Shooting is possible in j (programmed auto), k (shutt er- priority auto), l (aperture-priority auto) or m (manual). Rotate th e mode dial to M to retrie ve the settings saved in Save user settings .
54 Shooting Features Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings) The frequently used settings for sh ooting can be changed and saved in M . 1 Rotate the mode dial to th e original shooting mode.
55 Shooting Features The functions that are available vary with the shooting m ode, as shown below. 1 Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings” ( A 66 ) for more information. 2 When the shooting mode is m , ex posure compens ation cannot b e used.
56 Shooting Features Using the F lash Y ou can shoot images with a flash by raising t he built-in flash. Y ou c an set the flash mode to match the shootin g conditions . 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • When the fl ash is lower e d, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed.
57 Shooting Features B The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by press ing the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter- release button all the way d own. • Flashing: The flash is char ging.
58 Shooting Features C The Flash Mode Setting • The available flash modes dif fer depending on the shootin g mode. * Availability depends on the setting. See "De fault Settings" ( A 66) for more information . • The setting applied in the following situat ions is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camer a is turned off.
59 Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera is equipp ed with a self-tim er that relea ses the shutter ab out 10 seconds or 2 seconds aft er you press the shutter-r elease button. Set Vib ra ti o n reductio n ( A 91) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
60 Shooting Features Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer) When the camera detec ts a smiling face, you can ta ke an image automaticall y without pressing the shutter-release button. • This function can be u sed when the shooting mo de is A (auto), j , k , l , m or M , or Portrait or Night portrait scene mode.
61 Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Set the focu s mode according to the distance to the subject. 1 Press the multi selector I ( D ). 2 Selec t the desired focus mode and press the k button. • If a setting is not applie d by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be can celed.
62 Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Notes About Shooting with the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less tha n 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting may not be available with some shootin g modes.
63 Shooting Features Taking Images with Manual Focus Available when the sho oting mode is j , k , l , m or M , special effects mode, or Sports or Bird-watching scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I ( D ), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button.
64 Shooting Features C E (Manual Focus) • The digits displayed for the gauge on the ri ght of the monitor in step 2 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gau ge is near t he center. • The actual range at which t he subject can be in focus var ies dependi ng on the aperture value and zoom posi tion.
65 Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation ) You can adjust overall imag e brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K ( o ). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. • To brighten the imag e, set a positive (+) value.
66 Shooting Features Default Settings The default se ttings for each sh ooting mode are described below. Shooting mode Flash mode ( A 56) Self-time r ( A 59) Focus mode ( A 61) Exposure compensation ( A 65) A (auto) U OFF 1 A 2 0.0 u (special effects) W 3 OFF A 0.
67 Shooting Features 1 Smile timer can also be sele cted. 2 E (manual focus) cannot be selected. 3 The flash is fixed at W (off) when High ISO mo nochrome is selected. 4 The setting cannot be changed. 5 The setting cannot be changed. The flash mo de setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and re d-eye reduction .
68 Shooting Features The settings listed bel ow can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Common Opti ons For j , k , l , m , M Modes Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) Option Description A Image quality Allows you to set the image quality (compression ratio) of images to be saved.
69 Shooting Features Metering All ows you to set the method that the camer a uses to measure the brig htness of the subject. • Default setting: Matr ix E 32 Continuous Allows you to select single or conti nuous shooting . • Default setting: Single E 33 ISO sensitivity Allows you to control the ca mera’s sensitivity to light.
70 Shooting Features Reset user setti ngs Allows you to reset the se ttings saved to m ode dial M . 54 Zoom memory When the zoom control is moved, the zoom position (equivalent to focal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) is switched to the positions that have been selected by setting the check box to on in this menu option.
71 Shooting Features The following functions can be also set by pressing the w (function) button instead of displaying the corre sponding menu by pressing the d button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is j , k , l , m or M . 1 Press the w (function) button when the shooting screen is displayed.
72 Shooting Features Some functions cannot be used with other me nu settings. Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restrict ed function Setting Description Flash mode Focus mode ( A 61) When B (infin ity) is selected, the flash is not availab le.
73 Shooting Features Continuous/ Exposure bracketing Continuous ( A 69)/ Exposure bracket ing ( A 69) Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simultaneously. Self-timer ( A 59) When self-ti mer is used , a single ima ge is shot even if Continuous H , Continuous L , Pre- shooting ca che , or BSS has been set.
74 Shooting Features Autofo cus mode Smile timer ( A 60) Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when the smile timer is selected. Focus mode ( A 61) When the focus mode is set to B (infinity), the autofocus mode operates using the Single AF setting.
75 Shooting Features B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settin gs, digital zoom may not be available ( E 67). • When digital zoom is in effect, sel ectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are restricted.
76 Shooting Features The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using the Target Finding AF In A (auto) mode, or w hen AF area mode ( A 69) in j , k , l , m or M mode is set to Target finding AF , the camera fo cuses in the manner described below when you press the sh utter-release button hal fway.
77 Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the fo llowing settings, t he camera us es face detection to a utomatically focus on human faces. • s (night portrai t), Scene auto selector or Portrait .
78 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released whil e using one of the shoot ing modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces) .
79 Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to captur e creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. 1 Position the subjec t in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green.
80 Playback Features Playback Features Moving the zoom contro l toward g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 32) zooms in on the image. • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f ( h ) or g ( i ). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial.
81 Playback Features Moving the zoom control toward f ( h ) in full- frame playback mode ( A 32) displays images as thumbnails. • You can change the number of thum bnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward f ( h ) or g ( i ).
82 Playback Features When viewing images in full-frame pl ayback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the playback menu settings listed below by pressing the d button ( A 8).
83 Playback Features 1 Edited images are sav ed as separate files. Some images m ay not be edited. 2 Select an image on the imag e selection screen . See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images“ ( A 84) for more informa tion. h Copy 2 Allows you to copy image s between the in ternal memory and a me mory card.
84 Playback Features Using the Screen for Selecting Images When an image sele ction screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, fo llow the procedu res described below to select the images . 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the desired image.
85 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remain ing amount of m ovie recording time. 2 Press the b ( e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subjec t in the center of the frame.
86 Recording and Playin g Back Movies B Maximum Movie Length Individual mo vie files cannot exce ed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is su fficient free space on the memory card for longer r ecording. • The maximum movie le ngth for a single movie is displayed on the s hooting screen.
87 Recording and Playin g Back Movies B Notes About Using Zoom During Movie Recordi ng • The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. • There may be some degradation in image qu a lity when digital zoom is used.
88 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Saving Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all th e way while recording a movi e, one frame is saved as a still image (JPEG image). Movie recording continues while the still im age is being saved.
89 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Functions That Can Be S et with the d Button (Mov ie Me nu) The settings of the me nu options listed below can be configured. Press the c butt on to ente r playback mode. Movies ar e indicated by the movie optio ns icon ( E 55).
90 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Rotate the multi select or or the command dial to advan ce or rew ind. Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor. The operations list ed below can be performed by using the multi selecto r JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.
General Camera Setup 91 General Camera Setup The settings of the me nu options listed below can be configured. Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) t ab ( A 9) Option Descript ion A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welco me screen is d isplayed when th e camera is tur ned on.
92 General Camera Setup Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory c ard. E 69 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language.
93 Connecting th e Camera to a TV, Computer, or Print er Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer.
94 Connecting th e Camera to a TV, Computer, or Print er Viewing images on a TV E 13 Images and movies capture d with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect th e video and audio plugs of the optional Audio Vi deo Cable EG-CP16 ( E 81) to the TV’s input jacks.
95 Connecting t he Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printe r Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and shar e photos and movies. Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connect ion is required. For system requirements and other informat ion, see the Nik on website for your region.
96 Connecting t he Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printe r Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inser ted in the cam era.
97 Connecting t he Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printe r 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Click S tart Transfer . • At default settings, all the images on the me mory card will be copie d to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to th e computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
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E 1 The Reference Secti on provides de tailed information a nd hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panor ama (Shooting and P layback) .............. ........ E 2 Playback Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) .....
Reference Section E 2 Shooting with Easy Panorama 1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. • When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows .
Reference Section E 3 4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guid e indicator reaches the end. • When the cam era dete cts which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. Example of Camera Movement • Using your body as th e axis of rotation, move the camer a slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking ( KLJI ).
Reference Section E 4 Viewing Imag es Captured with Easy Panoram a Switch to playback mode ( A 32), display an image captured using easy panorama in full- frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the ima ge in the direction that was used when shooting.
Reference Section E 5 Viewing Imag es in a Sequen ce Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is us ed as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (d efault setting).
Reference Section E 6 Deleting Images in a Se quence When the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on h o w the sequences are displayed. • When the key pic ture is displa yed: - Current image : All images in the displa yed sequence a re deleted.
Reference Section E 7 Before Editing Images You can easi ly edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved a s separate files. Edited copies are save d with the same shooting date and time as the o riginal. C Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edit ed up to ten times.
Reference Section E 8 k Quick Retouch: Enhancin g Contrast and Saturation Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. • The edit ed version is displa yed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J .
Reference Section E 9 e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. • To exit without saving the copy, press J . 2 Preview the result and press the k button. • The edited face is zoome d in.
Reference Section E 10 p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired filter effect and press the k button.
Reference Section E 11 2 Use HI to select the color to keep and press the k button. 3 Preview the result and press the k button . • An edited copy is created. • To exit without saving the copy, press J . g Small Picture: Redu cing the Size of an Image 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button.
Reference Section E 12 a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image ( A 80). 2 Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g ( i ) or f ( h ) to adjust the zoom ratio. Se t a zoom ratio at which u is displayed.
Reference Section E 13 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconn ecting them.
Reference Section E 14 3 Press and hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor d oes not turn on. B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Make sure that TV settings ( E 70) in the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV .
Reference Section E 15 Users of PictBridge-compati ble printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings.
Reference Section E 16 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictB ridge star tup screen ( 1 ) is displayed in the came ra monitor, followed by the Print selection screen ( 2 ).
Reference Section E 17 3 Select the desired number of copies (up to 9) and press the k button. 4 Select Paper size and press the k button. 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the p aper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option.
Reference Section E 18 Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press th e d button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 3 Select the desired paper size and press the k button.
Reference Section E 19 Print selection Select images (u p to 99) and the number o f copies (up to 9) of each . • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copi es to be pr inted.
E 20 Reference Section When editing movies, use a su fficiently charged battery to prev ent the camera from turning off during editing. Wh en the battery level indicator is B , movie editing is not possible. B Restrictions on Movie Editing Movies recorded with n 1080/60i or q 1080/50i , o r p iFrame 720/30p or p iFrame 720/25p cannot be edited.
E 21 Reference Section 5 Use HI to select m (Save) and press the k button. • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. B Notes About Movie Extracting • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again.
E 22 Reference Section Image Quality Set the image qua lity (compression ra tio) used when sav ing images. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality images, bu t the number of images that can be saved is reduced. C Image Quality Setting • The image quality can be set in any shooting mode.
E 23 Reference Section Image Size Set the ima ge size (number of pixels ) used when saving JPEG images. The larger the ima ge size, the larger t he size at which it c an be printe d, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced. C Image Size Setting • The image size can be set in any shooting mode .
E 24 Reference Section Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) (Changing the Settings for Image Recording) Change the settings f or image recor ding according to the shooting scene or your prefer ences. Sharpness, contrast a nd satur ation can be adjusted in detail.
E 25 Reference Section Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customiz ed using Quick adjust, which allows for balanced adjustment.
E 26 Reference Section Types of Quick Adjust and Manua l Adjust Option Description Quick a djust 1 Adjusts the sha rpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Setting to the – sid e reduces th e effect of t he selected COOLPIX Picture Control, and setting to the + side emphasizes it s effect.
E 27 Reference Section 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutral , Mo nochrome , Custom 1 and Cus tom 2 . The values set manually are disable d if qu ick adjust is used af ter manual setting. 2 Not displayed for Monochrome . 3 Only displayed for Monochrome .
E 28 Reference Section Custom Picture Con trol (C OOLPIX Custom Pictur e Control) Customize the sett ings of COOLPIX Picture Cont rol ( E 25) and register them in Custom 1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control . Creating C OOLPIX Cust om Picture Controls 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Edit and save , and press the k button.
E 29 Reference Section White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weat her conditions in order to make the col ors in images ma tch what you see with your eyes. • Use Auto (normal) under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of the im age you are taking.
E 30 Reference Section C Color Temperature Color temperature is an ob jective measure of colors of light sources which are expressed in the unit of absolute temperat ure (K: Ke lvin). L ight sour ces wi th lowe r color temperatures appear more reddish, while light sources with higher color temperatures appear more bluish.
E 31 Reference Section Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to m easure the white balanc e value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual , and press the k button.
E 32 Reference Section Metering The process of m easuring the brightness of the subj ect to determine the exposure is known as “ metering. ” Use this option to se t the method of how the camera met ers exposure .
E 33 Reference Section Continuous Shooting Rotate the m ode dial to j , k , l , m or M M d button M j , k , l , m or M tab ( A 9) M Continuo us Option Description U Single (default setting) One image is capture d each time the shutter-r elease button is pressed.
E 34 Reference Section B Notes About Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white bal ance are fixed at the values determined wi th the first shot in each series. • It may take some t ime to save the images a fter shooting. • When ISO sensitivity increas es, noise may appear in captured images.
E 35 Reference Section C Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner described below. • The pre-shooting cache icon ( Q ) in the monitor glows green wh ile the shutter- release bu tton is pressed ha lfway.
E 36 Reference Section 2 Set the desired interval between each shot. • Use JK to select an item , and use HI to set the time. • Press the k button when setting is complete. 3 Press the d button to display the sho oting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image.
E 37 Reference Section ISO Sensitivity Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be ca ptured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, im ages can be taken at faster shutte r speeds, and blurring cause d by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
E 38 Reference Section Exposure Bracketing The exposure (brightness) can be changed automati cally during continuous shooting . This is eff ective for sho oting wh en it is difficult to adjust t he picture brightness. B Notes About Exposure Bracketing • Exposure br acketing is not available i n m (manual) mode.
E 39 Reference Section AF Area Mode Change the method of how the camera sel ects the focus are a for autofocus. Rotate the mod e dial to j , k , l , m or M M d button M j , k , l , m or M tab ( A 9) M AF area m ode Option Description a Face priority When the cam era detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
E 40 Reference Section B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuse s on the area in the cent er of the frame regar dless of the AF area mode setting. • The setting may not be changed whe n using certain setting s of other functions.
E 41 Reference Section Using Subject Tracking 1 Use the multi selector HI to select s Subject tracking , and press the k button. • Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen.
E 42 Reference Section Autofocus Mode Select how the camera focu ses when shooting still images. B Notes About Autofocus Mode The setting may not be changed when usin g certain setti ngs of other function s. C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode fo r movie recording can be set with Autofocus mo de ( E 58) in the movie menu.
E 43 Reference Section Noise Reduction Filter Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when saving ima ges. Active D-Lighting Details in highlights and shadows are pres erved, and the natural contrast that is seen with the naked eye is well reproduced in the image taken.
E 44 Reference Section Multiple Exp osure The camera combine s two to three images and saves them as a single image. B Notes About Multiple Exposure • It may take some time to com bine images. • Multiple exposure is terminated if the auto off function ( A 91) triggers the standby mode duri ng shooting.
E 45 Reference Section 2 Select On , and then press the k button. 3 Press the d button to display the sho oting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. 5 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the second image. • Frame the picture whi le looking at the fir st image displayed trans lucently.
E 46 Reference Section Zoom Memory B Notes About Zoom Operation • When more than one focal length has bee n set, move the zoom control to switch to the focal length closest to that before the operation. To switch to a different focal length, release the zoom co ntrol and then move it again.
E 47 Reference Section Startup Zoom Position Set the zoom position (equivalent to fo cal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) for when the camera is turned on. The following settings are available: 24 mm (default sett ing), 28 mm , 35 mm , 50 mm , 85 mm , 105 mm and 135 mm .
E 48 Reference Section See “Editing Still Images“ ( E 7) for information about image editing functions. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) If you configure print orde r settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below.
E 49 Reference Section 3 Select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Select Date and press the k button to print the sh ooting date on all images. • Select Info and press t he k button to p rint the shutter speed and aperture value on all images.
E 50 Reference Section b Slide Show Play back im ages one by one in an a u tomated “slide show. ” Wh en movie files ( A 89) are played back in the slide show, only the first f rame of e ach movie is displaye d. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button .
E 51 Reference Section d Protect The camera prot ects selected ima ges from accidenta l deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for prev iously protected images from the image sel ection screen ( A 84). Note that formatting the came ra’s internal memory or the memory card ( E 69) permanently dele tes prot ected files.
E 52 Reference Section E Voice Memo Voice m emos can be recor ded and attached to image s. Recording Voice Memos • Press and hold t he k button to record (up to about 20 seconds). • Do not touch the microphone. • During recording, o and p flash in the monitor.
E 53 Reference Section h Copy (Copy Between In ternal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy images or movi es between the internal memory and a memor y card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination opti on to which images are copied and press the k button.
E 54 Reference Section C Sequence Display Options Select the method used to display images in the seque nce ( E 5). Settings are appli ed to all se quences, and t he setting is s aved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off. x Choose Key Picture Specify a different image in the sequ ence as the key picture.
E 55 Reference Section Movie Options Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal s peed movie optio ns to record at normal speed, or HS movie options ( E 56) to record in slow or fast motion. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) ar e recommended for recording movies ( A 21).
E 56 Reference Section HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion . See “Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion” ( E 57) for more informa tion. B Notes About HS Movie • Sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposu re, and white balanc e are locked when movie recording st arts.
E 57 Reference Section C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recordin g at normal spee d: When recordin g at h / u HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4 × normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower spee d. When recordin g at j / x HS 1080/0.
E 58 Reference Section Autofocus Mode Set how the camer a focuses when recording movies. C Notes About Autofocus Mode • When an H S movie opti on is selected in Movie options , the setting is fixed at Single AF . • The setting may not be changed whe n using certain setting s of other functions.
E 59 Reference Section Welcome Screen Configure the we lcome scree n that is displa yed when you tu rn on the camera . The Setup Menu Press the d button M z tab ( A 9) M Welcome screen Option Description None (defaul t settin g) Does not display the welcome screen.
E 60 Reference Section Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. Press the d button M z tab ( A 9) M Time zo ne and date Option Description Date and time • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D , M , Y , h , and m ). • Edit the date and time: Press HI .
E 61 Reference Section Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes dependi ng on whether the home time zone or travel de stination is selected.
E 62 Reference Section Monitor Settings B Notes About View/Hide Histograms Histograms are not displayed in the following situations. • When recording a movie • When the enlar ged center of the ima.
E 63 Reference Section B Notes About Framing Grid When the en larged center of the image is display ed in E (manual focus), the framing gri d is not displa yed. Hide info Framing grid+auto info In addition to infor mation shown with Auto info , a framing grid is displayed to help frame images.
E 64 Reference Section Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooti ng, allowing the information to be printed even from printer s that do not support date printing ( E 49). B Notes About Print Date • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
E 65 Reference Section Vibration Reduction Set to reduc e the effects of camera sh ake while shoot ing. Set Vibration reduction to Off when u sing a tripod to stabilize the came ra during shooting.
E 66 Reference Section Motion Detection Enable motion dete ction to reduce the effects of subject movement an d camera shak e when shooting still images. B Notes About Motion Detection • Motion detection may be unable to elimin ate the effects of subject movemen t and camera shake i n some situation s.
E 67 Reference Section Digital Zoom B Notes 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 us ing certain se ttings of other fu nctions.
E 68 Reference Section Auto Off Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode ( A 23). Y ou can select 30 s , 1 min (default setting ), 5 min , or 30 min .
E 69 Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this option to format the internal memor y or a memor y 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 ima ges to a computer before formatting.
E 70 Reference Section TV Settings Adjust settings fo r connection to a TV. C HDMI and HDMI-CEC HDMI (High-De finition Multim edia Interface ) is a multim edia interface. HDMI-CEC (HDMI -Consumer Elec tronics Control ) allows compatible devices to in ter- operate.
E 71 Reference Section Charge by Computer B Notes 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.
E 72 Reference Section Toggle Av/Tv Selection Switch the me thod for setting t he flexible program, shut ter speed or ape rture value when shooting mode is se t to j , k , l , m or M . Reset File Numbering When Ye s is selected, the sequential nu mbering of file numb ers is rese t ( E 80).
E 73 Reference Section Blink Warning Select whether or not the ca mera detects human subj ects that have blinked using face detection ( A 77) when shooting in the following modes: • Scene auto sel e.
E 74 Reference Section Eye-Fi Upload B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal stre ngth is insuffici ent even if Enable is selected. • Remove your Eye- Fi card from the camera wher e wireless devices are prohibited.
E 75 Reference Section Peaking Reset All When Reset is selected , the camera ’ s settings are restor ed to their defaul t values. • Some settings , such as Time z one and date or Language , are not reset. • User settings that wer e saved in M of th e mode dial are no t reset.
E 76 Reference Section Refer to the table belo w if an error message is displayed. Error Messages Display Cause/Sol ution A Battery temperatur e is elevated . The camera will turn off . The camera turns off automatically . W ait until the batter y has cooled before resuming use.
E 77 Reference Section Image cannot be saved. An error occurr ed while sa ving the image . Inser t a new memory card or f ormat the internal memory or memo ry card. 20, E 69 The camera has run out of file numbers. Inser t a new memory card or f ormat the internal memory or memo ry card.
E 78 Reference Section All images are hidden. • There are no images available for a slide show, etc. • There are no i mages that can be display ed on the image selection scre en for deletion. – This image cannot be deleted. The image is protected.
E 79 Reference Section * See the docume ntation provided w ith your printe r for further guidance and information. Pri nt er e rro r : ch ec k printer status. After solving the pr oblem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Pri nt er e rro r : ch ec k paper .
E 80 Reference Section Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. File Names (1) Identifier Not shown on camera monitor. DSCN Origi nal still im ages, movi es, still images ext.
E 81 Reference Section Availability may vary with country or region. See our we bsite or br ochures fo r the late st informat ion. Optional Accessories Batte ry char ger Battery Charge r MH-61 (C ha r gi ng ti m e w h en n o c ha rg e re m ai ns : A p pr ox .
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F 1 Caring for the Products .... ............... ............. ... F 2 The Camera .. ............. ............... ............. ............... ............ ................ ....... F 2 The Battery .......... ............ ............... ............
Technical Notes and Inde x F 2 The Camera To ensure continued en joyment of this Nikon prod uct, observe the precau tions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Sa fety” ( A vii -ix) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may m alfunction if subjec ted to strong shock or vibration.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 3 B Turn the Product off Bef ore Remo ving or Disconnecting the Power Source or the Memory Card Do not remove the b attery while the p roduc t is on, or wh ile images ar e being saved or deleted.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 4 • If the battery will not be used fo r some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhau st it before remo ving it for storage. The ba ttery should be stored in a cool location with an ambi ent temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
Technical Notes and Inde x F 5 Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital me mory cards. See “Approved Memor y Cards” ( A 21) for recommende d memory cards. • Observe the pre cautions not ed in the documentation incl uded with your memory card. • Do not affix labels o r stickers to the me mory card.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 6 Cleaning Do not use volatile or ganic solvents such as alc ohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticorro sive agents, or anti-f ogging agents. Caring for the Camera Lens/ viewfinder Av oi d t o uc hi n g g la ss p ar ts w it h y ou r fi ng e rs .
Technical Notes and Inde x F 7 Storage Turn the cam era off when no t in use. Be s ure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the ca mera away. Remov e the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 8 If the camera fails to function as expected, check t he list of common proble ms below before consulting your retaile r or Niko n-authori zed service representativ e. Power, Display, Settings Issues Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A The camera is on but does not respo nd.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 9 Camera turns off without warning. • The camera automatically turns off to save po wer (auto off function). • The camera or battery has become too cold and cannot operate properly . • The inside of the camera has become hot.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 10 Shooting Issues Print da te not available. Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu. 24, 91, E 60 Date not imprinted on images ev en when Pri nt date is enabled. • The current shooting m ode does not sup port Pri nt date .
Technical Notes and Inde x F 11 No image captured when the shutter- releas e but ton i s pressed. • When the cam era is in playback m ode, pr ess the c button, shutter-release button or b ( e movie- reco rd) b utto n. • When menus are displ ayed, press the d button.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 12 Flas h d oes no t fire. • A shooting mode where the fl ash canno t fire is selected. • A function that restricts the flash is enabled. 66 72 Digital zoom cannot be used. • A function th at restricts digital zoom i s enabled.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 13 Images are too bright (overexp osed) . Adjust exposure com pensation. 65 Unexpected result s when flash set to V (auto with red- eye red uction).
Technical Notes and Inde x F 14 Playback Issues Cannot select a setting/Selec ted setting is disabled. • Certain menu items are un available depending on the shooting mode. Menu items that cannot be selected ar e displayed in gray . • A function th at restricts the selected function is enabled.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 15 Nikon T ra ns fe r 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer . • The camera is off. • The batt ery is exhausted . • The USB cable is not correctly connected. • The camera is not recognized by the computer .
F 16 Technical Notes and Inde x Nikon COOLPIX P530 Digital Camera Specific ations Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.1 milli on Image sensor 1/2.3-in . type CMOS; approx. 16.76 mi llion total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 42× optical zoom Focal length 4.
F 17 Technical Notes and Inde x Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 56 MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3 and DPOF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Sound files (voice memo): WAV Movies: MOV (Vid eo: H.
F 18 Technical Notes and Inde x • Unless otherwise stated, al l figures as sume a fully-charged ba ttery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.
F 19 Technical Notes and Inde x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL5 Charging AC Adapter EH-70P B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this manual may contain. • The ap pearanc e of thi s prod uct and its spec ifications are subje ct to change without notice.
F 20 Technical Notes and Inde x AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the A VC Pa tent P ortfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode vide.
F 21 Technical Notes and Inde x Tradema rk Inform ation • Microsof t, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered tra demarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co rporation in the United States and/o r other countries. • Mac, OS X, the iFrame logo and the iF rame symbol are tradem arks or registered trademar ks of Ap ple Inc.
F 22 Technical Notes and Inde x Symbols l Aperture-prio rity auto mode ................... .......................... ................ 48, 50 k Apply selection button ................ 5 A Auto mode ........... ................. 26, 35 l Delete button .
F 23 Technical Notes and Inde x C Calendar display ....... ........................... . 81 Charge by computer ...... 92, E71 Charging AC adapter ... ..... 18, F19 Choose key picture ......... 83, E54 Close-up k ................................. .....
F 24 Technical Notes and Inde x Full-frame playback ................... ...................... 13, 32, 80, 81 Full-time AF ................... ... 69, 89, E42, E58 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously................. ...................... 72 H Hand strap .
F 25 Technical Notes and Inde x O Optical zoom .................................... ...... 29 Optional accessories .... .............. E81 P Painting ..................... ..................... ........... 46 Party/indoor f ...........................
F 26 Technical Notes and Inde x Slow sync ............ ..................... ................. 57 Small picture ..... ................... 82, E11 Smile timer ................... ................. 55, 60 Soft .... ...................... ...............
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