Principle functions of the controls, For shooting – Nikon P530 User Manual
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Principle Functions of the Controls
For Shooting
Control
Main Function
A
Mode dial
Change the shooting mode.
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.
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.
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.
d (menu) button
Display and hide the menu.
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.