HP p550 Copyrights, Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance, Declaration of Conformity

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• Copyrights

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

© Copyright 2012

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment to 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.

Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.

• Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference.

•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

•Trademark Recognition

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Contents P550 Take a few test shots LCD PanelTrademark Recognition CopyrightsFederal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Declaration of ConformityIf the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red Power SupplyTo replace the battery ChargingRechargeable Battery Contents Other Playback Functions Using Scene ModeAdvanced Photo Settings Viewing Photos and VideosAppendix Using the Camera with a ComputerOther Settings Set Up PrintingUnpacking Bottom General GuideCamera FrontBack234 5 6 7 Bs br bq Monitor Screen ContentsSimple Mode Movie RecordingSnapshot Viewing Movie Playback Configuring Monitor Screen SettingsQuick Start Basics What is a digital camera?What you can do with your camera Face TrackingLoad the battery First, charge the battery prior to useTo load the battery Open the battery coverConnect the camera with the USB cable as shown Charge the BatteryPower off the camera To charge with the USB adapterTo 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 Battery Power Conservation Tips Checking Remaining Battery PowerRemaining Power Battery IndicatorSet 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 Powering the Camera On and Off To turn power onTo power off the camera Horizontal Vertical Holding the Camera CorrectlyPoint the camera At the subject To shoot a photoIf the photo does not focus If the subject is not in the center of the frameTo track the movement of a moving subject Press Play to enter the Play Mode Viewing PhotosUse and to scroll between images To delete a single file Deleting Photos and VideosTo delete all files To delete specific filesOperation Snapshot Shooting PrecautionsMonitor Screen when Shooting Photos Auto Focus RestrictionsREC mode, press SET Using the Control PanelUse and to select the setting you want to change Photograph TutorialChanging the Video Size Size PixelsAbout photo sizes Small Number To select the photo image sizePhoto Size Selection Tips Large Number PixelsApproximate Data Rate Frame Rate Specifying Video Image QualityForced Off Using Flash FlashREC mode, press once Auto FlashRed-eye Reduction 10 sec Using the Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer Self-timer OffDown Using Face TrackingShooting without Disturbing Others Silent Mode Using the Simple ModeFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Simple mode, press SET Simple Mode Control PanelPress SET Use and to change the settingShooting with Zoom REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoomPress the shutter button to shoot the photo Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point Image Maximum169 To record a video Recording Video and AudioPage Recording Audio Only Voice REC Press the shutter button to start recordingPress the shutter button again to stop audio Recording To play back an audio recording Some Sample Scenes Using Scene ModesWhat is Scene Mode? To shoot a photo with Scene ModeScene Mode Precautions Using Scene Information ScreenAdvanced Settings Using On-screen MenusExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC Menu Operations in This Manual RECQuality Tab Super Macro REC Mode Settings RECSelecting a Focus Mode Focus Videos PhotoUsing Focus Lock Focusing. If you do not perform any operation forChanging the Focus Frame Shape Focus Frame REC SET Menu REC Tab Focus FrameFocus successful Focus not successful Using Burst REC SET Menu REC Tab BurstREC SET Menu REC Tab Stabilizer Tracking Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaREC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot MultiUsing Icon Help Icon Help Assigning Functions to the and Keys L/R KeyDisplaying the On-screen Grid Grid Configuring Power On Default Settings Memory Setting Disabled Initial Default Setting EnabledREC SET Menu REC Tab Memory Correcting Photo Brightness EV Compensation Photo Quality Settings QualityUse and to adjust the exposure compensation value Specifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality SnapshotControlling White Balance White Balance ISO Using Built-in Color Mode Color ModeSpecifying ISO Sensitivity ISO Optimizing Photo Brightness D-LightingViewing Photos and Videos Viewing SnapshotsViewing a Video Towards Zooming an On-screen ImageDisplaying the Photo Menu Play mode, slide the zoom controllerUsing the Play Panel Other Playback Functions PlayExample Play Panel Operation Play Tab Play Menu Operations in This ManualMenu PlayEffect Playing a Slideshow on the Camera SlideshowTime IntervalPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Rotate Performing Playback without Disturbing Others Silent ModeRotating an Image Rotate Play mode, press SETAll Files Selecting Photos for Printing DpofProtecting a File Against Deletion Protect Play SET Menu Play Tab ProtectPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Trimming Resizing a Photo ResizeCropping a Photo Trimming Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab ResizePress SET to start audio recording Adding Audio to a Photo Voice MemoTo play photo audio Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice MemoCopying Files Copy Printing Photos Professional Print ServiceConnecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer PrintingConnecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer To set up the camera before connecting to a printerConnecting the Camera to a Printer Use and to select Print and then press SET Power on the printer and load paper Power on the cameraTo print Use and to specify the print option you wantConfiguring Dpof Settings Individually for Each Photo Configuring the Same Dpof Settings for All the PhotosDigital Print Order Format Dpof Date Stamp Tell your print service about your Dpof settingsConfiguring camera settings Configuring computer settingsComputer System Requirements for Bundled Software Using the Camera with a ComputerThings you can do using a computer Precautions for Windows UsersThat comes with Camera to connect it to Viewing and Storing Photos on a ComputerTo connect the camera to your computer and save files Then use the USB cablePower on the camera Playing Video To view photos you copied to your computerMinimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Your Macintosh Video Playback PrecautionsTo view copied photos Movie Playback Precautions Playing a MovieMinimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions Files and FoldersName and Maximum Number Allowed Example File Configuring Camera Sound Settings Sounds Other Settings Set UpReset Configuring a Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab Startup Image SET Menu Set Up Tab File NumberingUse and to select City and then press Configuring World Time Settings World TimeSET Menu Set Up Tab World Time Use and to select Destination and then pressTime Stamping Photos Date Stamp Setting the Camera’s Clock AdjustSET Menu Set Up Tab Date Stamp SET Menu Set Up Tab AdjustSpecifying the Date Format Specifying the Display Language LanguageSpecify the display language you want SET Menu Set Up Tab Power Saving Configuring Sleep State Settings LCD SaveConfiguring Auto Power Settings Power Saving SET Menu Set Up Tab LCD SaveDisabling File Deletion Disable Configuring and Settings REC/PLAYConfiguring USB Protocol Settings USB Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card Format Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ResetSET Menu Set Up Tab Format SET Menu Set Up Tab ResetAppendix Precautions during UseKeep Away From Fire Disassembly and ModificationWater and Foreign Matter Dropping and Rough TreatmentCondensation Battery LifeData Error Precautions Operating EnvironmentLens Old Rechargeable Battery Handling PrecautionsUSB adapter Handling Precautions Other PrecautionsBattery Precautions Precautions during UseStorage Precautions To replace the memory card Using a Memory CardUsing a Memory Card Memory Card Handling PrecautionsPage White Balance Auto Reset Initial Default SettingsREC Mode Lighting Off Color ModePlay Mode Troubleshooting When things don’t go right106 107 108 109 Display Messages Printing images Set up Dpof This card is notThere are no files There are noFile Format Specifications113