Nikon COOLPIX P530 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 5
Shooting and Playback 14
Using ViewNX 2 20
Other Functions 24
For Your Safety 32

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P530 digital camera. This guide introduces the

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electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, such as battery chargers, batteries, charging AC
adapters, AC adapters, and cables are certified by Nik on specifically for your Nikon COOLPIX
camera and are engineered and tested to o perate within the requirements of the electronic
circuitry of our cameras.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES MAY DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND WILL VOID YOUR
NIKON WARRANTY.
Genuine Nikon accessories are available through your Nikon-authorized dealer.

procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, please read and th oroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety”
(A32) before using the camera.

C Downloading the “Reference Manual”

Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information.
The Reference Manual can be downloa ded from the Nikon website.

http://nikonimglib.com/manual/

The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe
website.

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Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store
where you purchased the camera.

COOLPIX P530
Digital Camera

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL5

• Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Warranty

* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or

region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies
with the country or region of purchase (A9).

NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory
card”, is not provided.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

A:

Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP24

Charging AC Adapter

EH-72P*

(with cord)

USB Cable UC-E6

Confirming the Package Contents

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Parts of the Camera

1 Power switch/power-on lamp
2 w (function) button
3 Mode dial
4 Flash
5 Shutter-release button
6 Zoom control

f : wide-angle

g : telephoto

h : thumbnail playback

i : playback zoom

j : help

7 m (flash pop-up) button
8 Diopter adjustment control
9 Electronic viewfinder

10 x (monitor) button
11 b (e movie-record) button
12 Command dial
13 Monitor

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Charge lamp
Flash lamp

15 c (playback) button
16 d (menu) button
17 l (delete) button
18 k (apply selection) button
19 Rotary multi selector

(multi selector)

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Confirming the Package Contents

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First Steps

Attach the strap at two places.

Step 1 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens

Cap

Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP24 to the strap, 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.

• Do not attach anything other than the lens cap to the lens.

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Step 2 Insert the Battery and the Memory Card

Battery latch

2.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

2.2 Insert 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.

Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct
Direction

Inserting the battery upside down or
backwards could damage the camera.

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First Steps

2.3 Insert the memory card.

Memory card slot

• Slide the memory card in until it clicks

into place.

Be 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.

2.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

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Removing the Battery and the Memory Card

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.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using
the camera.

Removing the Battery

• Move the battery latch in the direction

indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery
(2).

Removing the Memory Card

• Gently push the memory card into the

camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

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First Steps

Step 3 Charge the Battery

Charge lamp

Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

3.1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter.

If a pl ug a dap ter * is inc lud ed w ith you r ca mer a, at tac h
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 the plug adapter comes
permanently bonded to the charging AC adapter.

3.2 Make sure the battery is inserted in the camera, and then connect

the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 1 to 3.

• Keep the camera turned off.

Make sure that the plug s are properly oriented. Do not inser t or remove

•

the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

• The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is

charging.

• When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green

and turns off. About 4 hours and 10 minutes are required to charge
a fully exhausted battery.

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3.3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical outlet

and then disconnect the USB cable.

C Turning 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.

Step 4 Turn the Camera On

4.1 Remove the lens cap.

• See “Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap” (A5) for more
information.

4.2 Press the power switch.

• The monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, press the

power switch again.

C The Auto Off Function

• If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the
camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no
operations are performed for another 3 minutes, the camera will turn off
automatically.

• 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 (A28).

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First Steps

Step 5 Setting the Display Language, Date,

Select the item on the
right/Display sub-menu
(apply selection)

Select the item above*

Select the item below*

Apply selection

Select the item on the left/

Return display to the

previous screen

Rotary Multi Selector

* Items above or below can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi

selector.

and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first
time, the language-selection screen and the
date and time setting screen for the camera
clock are displayed. Use the rotary multi
selector to select the settings.

• If you exit without setting the date and

time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.

5.1 Use the multi selector

HI to select the desired
language and press the
k button.

Language

Български
Čeština
Dansk
Deutsch

English

Español

Cancel

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5.2 Select Yes and press the k button.

Cancel

No

Yes

set date and time?

Choose time zone and

Time zone and date

5.3 Select your home time

zone and press the k
button.

• To enable daylight saving

time, press H. When the
daylight saving time
function is enabled, W is
displayed above the map.
To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I.

New York
Toronto
Lima

Back

5.4 Select the date format and press the

k button.

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Date format

Year/Month/Day

Month/Day/Year

Day/Month/Year

5.5 Set the date and time, and press the

Date and time

k button.

• Select a field: Press JK (changes

between M, D, 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.

• Confirm the setting: Select the m field and press the k button.

mhYDM

1505 15 102014

Edit

5.6 Select Ye s and press the k button.

• When settings are finished, the lens
extends and the camera switches to
shooting mode.

Date and time

OK?

Yes

No

15:1005/15/2014

C Imprinting the Date on Images While Taking Images

After setting the date and time, press the d button to display the
z (setup) menu and set Print date setting (A28).

• Use the rotary multi selector to select and set menu options.

• Press the d button to exit the menu.

C Changing the Current Date, Time, or Language

Press the d button to display the z (setup) menu and set Language or
Time zone and date (A29).

The next step explains basic shooting operations using A (auto) mode.

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Shooting and Playback

* When data is recorded to the internal memory, C is displayed.

1/2 50

F5. 6

840

25m 0s

Battery level indicator

Number of
exposures
remaining*

Step 1 Rotate the Mode Dial and Align the A

(auto) Icon to the Mark

Step 2 Check the Battery Level and the Number

of Exposures Remaining

25m 0s

F5.6

25m 0s

840

1/250

Battery level indicator

Display Description

b The battery level is high.
B The battery level is low.

N

Battery exhausted.

The camera cannot capture images.
Recharge the battery.

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Shooting and Playback

Built-in Flash

Viewfinder

x (monitor)
button

Diopter adjustment control

In situations where a flash is needed, such
as in dark locations or when the subject is
backlit, press the m (flash pop-up) button
to raise the flash.

• When not using the flash, gently push
to lower the flash until it clicks shut.

Switching Between the Monitor
and Viewfinder (x Button)

You can use the viewfinder when
bright light under the open sky makes it
difficult to see the monitor.
Each press of the x button switches
the display between the monitor and
viewfinder.

Diopter Adjustment of the Viewfinder

When the image in the viewfinder is
difficult to see, adjust by rotating the
diopter adjustment control while
looking through the viewfinder.

• Take care not to scratch your eye
with your fingertips or nails.

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Step 3 Frame a Picture

1/2 50 F5 .6

840

25m 0s25m 0s

1/250 F5.6

840

25m 0s

Zoom out Zoom in

3.1 Hold the camera steady.

• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist
illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

3.2 Frame the picture.

Using the Zoom

• To zoom in closer to the subject: Move

toward g (telephoto)

• To zoom out and view a larger area: Move

toward f (wide-angle)

• Rotating the zoom control all the way in
either direction adjusts the zoom quickly.

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Shooting and Playback

Step 4 Focus and shoot

Focus are a

1/2 50

F5. 6

4.1 Press the shutter-release

button halfway.

• When the subject is in focus,
the focus area that includes the
subject or focus indicator
glows green (multiple focus
areas can glow green).

• When you are using digital
zoom, the camera focuses on
the subject in the center of the
frame and the focus area is not
displayed. When the camera
has focused, the focus indicator
glows green.

• If the focus area or focus
indicator flashes red, the
camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing
the shutter-release button halfway again.

1/250

F5.6

4.2 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The Flash Lamp

The status of the flash can be confirmed by
pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• On: The flash fires when you press the shutter­release button all the way down.

• Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera
cannot shoot images.

• Off: The flash does not fire when an image is
taken.

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C Focu sing

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Display the previous image

Display the next image

To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the
shutter-release button halfway.
The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
In A (auto) mode, the camera detects the main subject and focuses on it
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If a human face is
detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

Step 5 Play Back Images

5.1 Press the c (playback)

button.

• If you press and hold down

the c (playback) button
while the camera is turned
off, the camera turns on in
playback mode.

5.2 Use the multi selector to select an

image to display.

• Press and hold down HIJK to scroll

through the images quickly.

• I mages ca n also be selecte d by ro tati ng
the multi selector.

• To return to shooting mode, press the

c button or shutter-release button.

C Displaying Shooting Information

Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the tone level
information and shooting information.
Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode.

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Shooting and Playback

Step 6 Delete Images

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05/15/2014 15:30

6.1 Press the l button to delete

the image currently
displayed in the monitor.

6.2 Use the multi selector HI to select

the desired deletion method and
press the k button.

• To exit without deleting, press the d

button.

6.3 Select Ye s and press the k button.

• Deleted images cannot be recovered.

• To can cel, se lec t No and press the k

button.

Step 7 Turn Off the Camera

Press the power switch to turn the camera off.

• When the flash is raised,
gently press the flash down to
lower it.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images
All images

Erase 1 image?

Yes

No

Shooting and Playback

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Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2™

Your Imaging Toolbox

Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies.

Step

1 Installing ViewNX 2

An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and
other information, see the Nikon website for your region.

1.1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer.

Start the computer and download the installer from:

http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/

1.2 Double-click the downloaded file.

1.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

1.4 Exit the installer.

Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac).

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Using ViewNX 2

Step 2 Transferring Images to the Computer

2.1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

• Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the
memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the
computer using the USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.
To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory,
remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to
the computer.

• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the
card can be inserted directly in the slot.

• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from
third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

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If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select

Start Transfer

Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown at right
is displayed, follow the
steps below to select Nikon
Transfer 2.
1Under Import pictures

and videos, click
Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed;

select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a
while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

B Connecting the USB Cable

The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the
computer via a USB hub.

2.2 Transfer images to the computer.

• Click Start Transfer.

• At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied

to the computer.

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Using ViewNX 2

2.3 Terminate the connection.

• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and
disconnect the USB cable.

• If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate
option in the computer operating system to eject the removable
disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card
from the card reader or card slot.

Step 3 Viewing Images

Start ViewNX 2.

• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2
when transfer is complete.

• Consult online help for more
information on using ViewNX 2.

C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

•Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.

•Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

Using ViewNX 2

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Other Functions

1

3

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Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi
Selector

Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K (o) while
shooting to operate the following functions.

Function Description

1 m Flash mode

Self-timer The camera is equipped with 10s, 2s timers.

2 n

Smile timer

3 D Focus mode

Exposure

4 o

compensation

The flash mode can be set when the flash is
raised.

The camera detects smiling faces using face
priority and releases the shutter automatically.

Choose from A (autofocus), D (macro close­up), B (infinity), and E (manual focus).

• E can be selected when the shooting mode

is j, k, l, m or M, special effects mode, or
Sports or Bird-watching scene mode.

You can adjust overall image brightness.

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Other Functions

Selecting a Shooting Mode

When the mode dial is rotated next to the mark, the camera switches
to the corresponding shooting mode shown below.

Auto mode

A Auto mode

Used for general shooting.

y, X, s, c (Scene) modes

Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you
select.

• y: Press the d button and select a scene. When using

Scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the

optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even
easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

• X (night landscape): Use this mode to shoot night landscapes.

• s (night portrait): Use this mode to shoot evening and night

portraits that include background scenery.

• c (landscape): Use this mode to shoot landscapes.

u (Special effects) mode

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

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j, k, l, m modes

Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and
aperture value.

M (User settings) mode

Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be
saved. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting
simply by rotating the mode dial to M.

Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded in any shooting
mode.
Press the b (e movie-record) button to
start movie recording.
Press the b (e movie-record) button
again to stop movie recording.

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Other Functions

Using Menus (the d Button)

25m 0s25m 0s25m 0s

840

840

1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6

Apply selection

Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.

1

Press the d button.

• The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting
or playback menu, is displayed.
Unavailable menu items are displayed in gray and cannot be
selected.

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
White balance
Metering
Continuous

2

Use the multi selector to select a
menu item.

• HI or rotation: Select an item
above or below.

• JK: Select an item on the left or
right, or move between menu levels.

• k: Apply a selection. Pressing K also applies a selection.

3

After completing the settings, press the d button or shutter­release button.

• Press the shutter-release button to display the shooting screen.

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Switching Among Menu Tabs

Tabs

Use J to move to the
tabs.

Use HI to select a tab,
and press the k button or
K to apply the selection.

To display a different menu, such as the setup menu, use the multi
selector to switch to another tab.

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
White balance
Metering
Continuous

Shooting menu

Image quality
Image size
Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
White balance
Metering
Continuous

Set up

Welcome screen

Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Vibration reduction
Motion detection
AF assist

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Other Functions

Tab Types

For Shooting For Playback

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size
Picture Control

Custom Picture Control
White balance

Metering
Continuous

j tab:

Displays the settings available for
the current shooting mode.
Depending on the current
shooting mode, the tab icon that is
displayed will be different.

e tab:

Displays movie recording settings.

z tab:

Displays the setup menu, where you can change general settings.

Playback menu

Quick retouch

D-Lighting
Skin softening
Filter eects
Print order
Slide show
Protect

c tab:

Displays the settings available for
the playback mode.

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Playback Mode

The following options can be performed in full-frame playback
mode.

Control Name Main Functions

• Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the
image, and move toward f (h) to

Zoom control

Multi selector

k (apply
selection) button

display images as thumbnails or the
calendar.

• Adjust the volume for voice memo
and movie playback.

• While the playback screen is displayed:
Change the displayed image using up
(H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or
by rotating the multi selector.

• While the setting screen is displayed:
Select an item using HIJK or by
rotating the multi selector.

• While an enlarged image is displayed:
Move the display area.

• Switch the monitor display between
the histogram, tone level and
shooting information display and full­frame playback.

• Display individual images of a
sequence in full-frame playback mode.

• Scroll an image shot with Easy
panorama.

• Play back movies.

• Switch from thumbnail playback or

zoomed image display to full-frame
playback.

• While the setting screen is displayed,
apply the selection.

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Other Functions

Control Name Main Functions

Command dial

Switch the magnification of an enlarged
image.

d (menu)
button

l (delete)
button

x (monitor)
button

Display and hide the menu.

Delete images.

Switch between the monitor and
viewfinder.

Other Functions

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to
others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before
using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who
use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the
precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using
this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera
or ch arg in g A C ad ap te r, u np lug th e charging AC adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation
could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source,
take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for
inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or charging AC adapter could
result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera or charging AC adapter break open as
the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon­authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the
product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or charging AC adapter in the presence
of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.

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For Your Safety

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Do not remain in contact with the camera, charging AC
adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices
are on or in use

Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

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.
Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in
this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the
charging AC adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (included). Charge the
battery by using a camera that supports battery charging or by using a
Battery Charger MH-61 (available separately). To charge the battery
with the camera, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-72P (included) or
the Charge by computer function.

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break
the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

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• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. to insulate the terminal before
transporting it. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as
necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge
remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the
battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the
charging AC adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the plug or go near the charging AC adapter during
lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the
insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a
Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• 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 purpose, to maintain
compliance with product regulations.

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For Your Safety

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause
temporary visual impairment

The flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular
care should be observed when photographing infants.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a
person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be tak en to avo id i njur y ca used b y
broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the
hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing.
Do not use wireless network functions while in the air.
Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the
electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.
If you are using wireless network devices, remove them from the camera
before boarding an aircraft or entering a hospital.

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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
Interference Statement

This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by
Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.

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: [phone]

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

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Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the
precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your
Safety” (A32-35) when using or storing the device.

B Do Not Drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care

Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or
battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the
lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens.
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching
the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

B Keep Dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high
humidity.

B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a
he at ed b ui ld ing on a co ld da y, c an cau se co nde ns at ion to for m i nsi de th e
device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a
plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge
or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters
could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory
card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

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B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended

Periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for
extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may
cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in
photographs.

B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the

Power Source or the Memory Card

Do not remove the battery while the product 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.

B Notes About the Monitor

• Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely
high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than

0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may
contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off
(black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded
with the device.

• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.

• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim

or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.

B About the Manuals

Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of
this product.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages
or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such
as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase
the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from
discarded storage devices using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.
Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to
another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or
format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no
private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also
replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the
Welcome screen setting. Care should be taken to avoid injury or
damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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AVC Patent Portfolio License

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the
personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC
video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non­commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed
to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com.

FreeType License (FreeType2)

Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.

MIT License (HarfBuzz)

Portions of this software are copyright © 2014 The HarfBuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.

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Trademark Information

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

• Mac, OS X, the iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.

• SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• PictBridge is a trademark.

• HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other
documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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