HP s510 manual Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode, To activate Flash, To set the Focus mode

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Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Down button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.

To activate Flash:

•Press the Flash/Down button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Flash/Down button

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

Auto Flash. The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting is needed.

Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the red-eye effect.

Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.

Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed. Forced off. The flash is turned off.

•Flash function is only available in shooting photos but not available in Burst and AEB modes.

Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a photo or a video clip.

To set the Focus mode

•Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor.

Macro/Left button

Your camera supports the five focus modes:

Auto Focus. With AF, the camera will focus on the subject automatically.

Super Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. When Super Macro is set, the focus cannot be adjusted until Super Macro is canceled.

Pan Focus. The focus of this mode is in the maximum Depth of Field (DOF), not designing for close-up photography.

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

Manual Focus. With manual focus, you can adjust the focus distance from 30cm to 100cm by press Up/Down button. Press OK button to lock the focus and exit the adjusting screen.

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Contents S510 Table of Contents About Folder and File Names Safety and Handling Precautions PrefaceAbout this Manual Battery Information Using this MenuIntroduction Main FeaturesSystem Requirements For WindowsPackage Contents Front View Camera ViewsBack View Top ViewCamera Buttons Bottom ViewLeft/Right View AE/AF Lock Auto Exposure/Auto Focus Navigation ControlAttach the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Getting StartedCamera Memory Charging the Battery by USB Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory CardTo remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC card Turning the Power On and Off Initial SettingsModes LCD Monitor Layout Using the LCD monitorVideo Record Mode Screen Layout Playback mode display of still images Playback Mode Screen LayoutPlayback mode of videos Playback mode of audio clips Taking Photos Recording Photos, Videos and VoicesTo adjust the optical zoom Setting the Zoom ControlTo adjust the digital zoom Digital zoom is not activated in recording videosSetting the Focus Mode Using FlashTo set the Focus mode To activate FlashIcon Description Setting Continuous ShootingMy Mode Using the Function MenuAspect Ratio Menu Options Menu barIcon Pixel Size Printing Size Suggestion Photo SizeWhite Balance EV CompensationMetering Color ModeArt Effect Recording VideosSettings of Recording Videos Video Resolution SizeSetting Wind Cut Setting the Scene Mode Using the Record MenuRecord Menu Use The 4-way Navigation Control to move through the menuCapturing text photos Foliage Capture photos without pressing the Shutter button Using Kids Mode Using Intelligent SceneUsing Sports Mode To activate Intelligent SceneUsing Soft Skin mode Using Party ModeUsing Food Mode Using Foliage ModePhoto is set to low quality and VGA 640x480 size only Using Auction ModeUsing Smile Capture Mode Using Pre-composition ModeBasically, Pre-composition is a two-step process Using Self Portrait Using Love PortraitUsing D-Lighting Mode Using Voice RecordingSetting the AF Area Setting the Self-timerTo set the Self-timer To set AF AreaSetting Saturation Setting SharpnessTo set Sharpness To set SaturationSetting Contrast Setting QualityTo set Contrast Setting the Date Stamp Setting the Digital ZoomTo set Digital Zoom To set Date StampSetting Grid Line Setting Auto ReviewSetting Stabilizer Enable the Continuous AF under the Record MenuZoom To set calendar mode To set 9-images modePlayback Viewing in Single NavigationZooming photos Playing VideosThumbnail icons Set Start/End point Using Video EditVolume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause modePlaying Voice Recording Playing Voice MemoDeleting a Photo/Video/Audio Using the Delete ButtonPlayback Menu DeleteTo delete a photo/video/audio clip To delete a single fileTo delete attached voice memo Slide Show To change slide show settingsProtect To delete all filesTo protect/unprotect a single file To protect filesTo protect/unprotect multiple files To protect all filesRed-eye Correction To activate Red-eye CorrectionSelect Red-eye Correction Voice Memo To activate Color ModeTo record voice memo Select Voice MemoTo activate Art Effect To trim a photo TrimResize Startup ImageTo resize a photo Radial Blur To reset DpofTo set Dpof To set Dpof on a single photo/all photosSetting Sounds Using the Setup MenuSetting Power Save To go to Setup MenuSetting Date & Time Setting LCD SaveSetting Language Setting Display ModeSetting File Numbering Setting TV OutSetting LCD Brightness Reset All Setting Memory KitMaking Connections Connecting the Camera to a PCConnecting the Camera to a Printer To set Printer Settings Setting the Print Mode MenuTo set Print Select To set Print All and Print IndexTroubleshooting AppendixAbout Folder and File Names Specifications Dimensions Color ModeArt Effect OSD Language