Principle functions of the controls, For shooting – Nikon P530 User Manual

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Functions

Principle Functions of the Controls

For Shooting

Control

Main Function

A

Mode dial

Change the shooting mode.

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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.

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Multi selector

While the shooting screen is displayed:

Display the following setting screens by
pressing:
- Up (

H): m (flash mode)

- Left (

J): n (self-timer/smile timer)

- Down (

I): D (focus mode)

- Right (

K): o (exposure compensation)

When the shooting mode is

l or m:

Rotate the multi selector to set the
aperture value.

While the setting screen is displayed:

Select an item using

HIJK or by

rotating the multi selector; apply the
selection by pressing the

k button.

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48, 50

8

Command dial

When the shooting mode is

j

:

Set the flexible program.

When the shooting mode is

k

or

m

:

Set the shutter speed.

While the setting screen is displayed:

Select an item.

48, 50

48, 50

8

d (menu) button

Display and hide the menu.

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82, 89,
91

Shutter-release button

When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop
pressing when you feel resistance slightly):
Set focus and exposure.
When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press
the button all the way down): Release the
shutter.

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