HP p550 manual Battery Precautions, Precautions during Use, Storage Precautions

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Battery Precautions

•Precautions during Use

•Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.

•Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than normal or even fail.

•Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.

•If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably means the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.

•Storage Precautions

•Storing the battery for a long time while it is charged can cause deterioration of battery characteristics. If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use up its charge before storing it.

•Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it. A battery left in the camera can discharge and go dead, which will require some time to charge when you need to use the camera.

•Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).

•To prevent over discharging of an unused battery, fully charge it, and then load it in the camera and fully use up the charge about once every six months.

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Contents P550 Take a few test shots LCD PanelFederal Communications Commission FCC Compliance CopyrightsDeclaration of Conformity Trademark RecognitionTo replace the battery Power SupplyCharging If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing redRechargeable Battery Contents Advanced Photo Settings Using Scene ModeViewing Photos and Videos Other Playback FunctionsOther Settings Set Up Using the Camera with a ComputerPrinting AppendixUnpacking Camera General GuideFrontBack Bottom234 5 6 7 Bs br bq Monitor Screen ContentsSnapshot Viewing Simple ModeMovie Recording Movie Playback Configuring Monitor Screen SettingsQuick Start Basics What is a digital camera?What you can do with your camera Face TrackingTo load the battery First, charge the battery prior to useOpen the battery cover Load the batteryPower off the camera Charge the BatteryTo charge with the USB adapter Connect the camera with the USB cable as shownTo charge using a USB connection to a computer Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description With your computer turned on, connect the camera to itOther Charging Precautions Remaining Power Checking Remaining Battery PowerBattery Indicator Battery Power Conservation TipsSet the date and the time Supported Memory Cards Preparing a Memory CardLoad a memory card To load a memory cardTo format initialize a new memory card To power off the camera Powering the Camera On and OffTo turn power on Horizontal Vertical Holding the Camera CorrectlyPoint the camera At the subject To shoot a photoTo track the movement of a moving subject If the photo does not focusIf the subject is not in the center of the frame Use and to scroll between images Press Play to enter the Play ModeViewing Photos To delete a single file Deleting Photos and VideosTo delete all files To delete specific filesMonitor Screen when Shooting Photos Snapshot Shooting PrecautionsAuto Focus Restrictions OperationUse and to select the setting you want to change Using the Control PanelPhotograph Tutorial REC mode, press SETAbout photo sizes Changing the Video Size SizePixels Photo Size Selection Tips Large Number To select the photo image sizePixels Small NumberApproximate Data Rate Frame Rate Specifying Video Image QualityREC mode, press once Using Flash FlashAuto Flash Forced OffRed-eye Reduction Self-timer Using the Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer Off 10 secDown Using Face TrackingFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent ModeUsing the Simple Mode Simple mode, press SET Simple Mode Control PanelPress SET Use and to change the settingPress the shutter button to shoot the photo Shooting with ZoomREC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom 169 Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch PointImage Maximum To record a video Recording Video and AudioPage Press the shutter button again to stop audio Recording Recording Audio Only Voice RECPress the shutter button to start recording To play back an audio recording What is Scene Mode? Using Scene ModesTo shoot a photo with Scene Mode Some Sample ScenesScene Mode Precautions Using Scene Information ScreenExample REC Menu Screen Operation Advanced SettingsUsing On-screen Menus Quality Tab REC Menu Operations in This ManualREC Selecting a Focus Mode Focus REC Mode Settings RECVideos Photo Super MacroUsing Focus Lock Focusing. If you do not perform any operation forFocus successful Focus not successful Changing the Focus Frame Shape Focus FrameREC SET Menu REC Tab Focus Frame REC SET Menu REC Tab Stabilizer Using BurstREC SET Menu REC Tab Burst REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaMulti TrackingDisplaying the On-screen Grid Grid Using Icon Help Icon HelpAssigning Functions to the and Keys L/R Key REC SET Menu REC Tab Memory Configuring Power On Default Settings MemorySetting Disabled Initial Default Setting Enabled Use and to adjust the exposure compensation value Photo Quality Settings QualitySpecifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality Snapshot Correcting Photo Brightness EV CompensationControlling White Balance White Balance Specifying ISO Sensitivity ISO Using Built-in Color Mode Color ModeOptimizing Photo Brightness D-Lighting ISOViewing a Video Viewing Photos and VideosViewing Snapshots Displaying the Photo Menu Zooming an On-screen ImagePlay mode, slide the zoom controller TowardsExample Play Panel Operation Using the Play PanelOther Playback Functions Play Menu Play Menu Operations in This ManualPlay Play TabTime Playing a Slideshow on the Camera SlideshowInterval EffectRotating an Image Rotate Performing Playback without Disturbing Others Silent ModePlay mode, press SET Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab RotateProtecting a File Against Deletion Protect Selecting Photos for Printing DpofPlay SET Menu Play Tab Protect All FilesCropping a Photo Trimming Resizing a Photo ResizePlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Resize Play Photo Screen SET Menu TrimmingTo play photo audio Adding Audio to a Photo Voice MemoPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice Memo Press SET to start audio recordingCopying Files Copy Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Professional Print ServicePrinting Printing PhotosConnecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterTo set up the camera before connecting to a printer To print Power on the printer and load paper Power on the cameraUse and to specify the print option you want Use and to select Print and then press SETDigital Print Order Format Dpof Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos Configuring camera settings Tell your print service about your Dpof settingsConfiguring computer settings Date StampThings you can do using a computer Using the Camera with a ComputerPrecautions for Windows Users Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareTo connect the camera to your computer and save files Viewing and Storing Photos on a ComputerThen use the USB cable That comes with Camera to connect it toPower on the camera Minimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Playing VideoTo view photos you copied to your computer Your Macintosh Video Playback PrecautionsTo view copied photos Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback Movie Playback PrecautionsPlaying a Movie Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example File Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling PrecautionsFiles and Folders Configuring Camera Sound Settings Sounds Other Settings Set UpSET Menu Set Up Tab Startup Image Configuring a Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab File Numbering ResetSET Menu Set Up Tab World Time Configuring World Time Settings World TimeUse and to select Destination and then press Use and to select City and then pressSET Menu Set Up Tab Date Stamp Setting the Camera’s Clock AdjustSET Menu Set Up Tab Adjust Time Stamping Photos Date StampSpecify the display language you want Specifying the Date FormatSpecifying the Display Language Language Configuring Auto Power Settings Power Saving Configuring Sleep State Settings LCD SaveSET Menu Set Up Tab LCD Save SET Menu Set Up Tab Power SavingDisabling File Deletion Disable Configuring and Settings REC/PLAYConfiguring USB Protocol Settings USB SET Menu Set Up Tab Format Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ResetSET Menu Set Up Tab Reset Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card FormatAppendix Precautions during UseWater and Foreign Matter Disassembly and ModificationDropping and Rough Treatment Keep Away From FireData Error Precautions Battery LifeOperating Environment CondensationUSB adapter Handling Precautions Old Rechargeable Battery Handling PrecautionsOther Precautions LensStorage Precautions Battery PrecautionsPrecautions during Use Using a Memory Card Using a Memory CardMemory Card Handling Precautions To replace the memory cardPage REC Mode Reset Initial Default SettingsLighting Off Color Mode White Balance AutoPlay Mode Troubleshooting When things don’t go right106 107 108 109 Display Messages There are no files Set up Dpof This card is notThere are no Printing imagesFile Format Specifications113