HP p550 manual Photograph Tutorial, Using the Control Panel, REC mode, press SET

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Photograph Tutorial

Using the Control Panel

The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings.

1.In the REC mode, press [SET].

This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Available settings Control Panel

[SET]

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2.Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want to change.

1	Photo image size/quality*	6	Silent Mode (page 41)
	(pages 34,61)	7	Simple Mode (page 41)
2	Video image quality (page 36)	8	REC menu display (page 52)
3	Flash (page 37)	9	Scene Mode scene selection
4	Self-timer (page 39)		(page50)
5	Face Tracking (page 40)

*Photo image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel.

3.Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting.

4.If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3.

5.After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode.

If you selected “MENU”, the REC menu will appear.

If you selected “SCN”, the Scene Mode scene menu will appear.

•You can close the Control Panel by pressing (Disable).

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Contents P550 LCD Panel Take a few test shotsDeclaration of Conformity CopyrightsFederal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Trademark RecognitionCharging Power SupplyTo replace the battery If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing redRechargeable Battery Contents Viewing Photos and Videos Using Scene ModeAdvanced Photo Settings Other Playback FunctionsPrinting Using the Camera with a ComputerOther Settings Set Up AppendixUnpacking FrontBack General GuideCamera BottomMonitor Screen Contents 234 5 6 7 Bs br bqMovie Recording Simple ModeSnapshot Viewing Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Movie PlaybackWhat is a digital camera? Quick Start BasicsFace Tracking What you can do with your cameraOpen the battery cover First, charge the battery prior to useTo load the battery Load the batteryTo charge with the USB adapter Charge the BatteryPower off the camera Connect the camera with the USB cable as shownTo charge using a USB connection to a computer With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status DescriptionOther Charging Precautions Battery Indicator Checking Remaining Battery PowerRemaining Power Battery Power Conservation TipsSet the date and the time Preparing a Memory Card Supported Memory CardsTo load a memory card Load a memory cardTo format initialize a new memory card To turn power on Powering the Camera On and OffTo power off the camera Holding the Camera Correctly Horizontal VerticalTo shoot a photo Point the camera At the subjectIf the subject is not in the center of the frame If the photo does not focusTo track the movement of a moving subject Viewing Photos Press Play to enter the Play ModeUse and to scroll between images Deleting Photos and Videos To delete a single fileTo delete specific files To delete all filesAuto Focus Restrictions Snapshot Shooting PrecautionsMonitor Screen when Shooting Photos OperationPhotograph Tutorial Using the Control PanelUse and to select the setting you want to change REC mode, press SETPixels Changing the Video Size SizeAbout photo sizes Pixels To select the photo image sizePhoto Size Selection Tips Large Number Small NumberSpecifying Video Image Quality Approximate Data Rate Frame RateAuto Flash Using Flash FlashREC mode, press once Forced OffRed-eye Reduction Self-timer Off Using the Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer 10 secUsing Face Tracking DownUsing the Simple Mode Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent ModeFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Simple Mode Control Panel Simple mode, press SETUse and to change the setting Press SETREC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom Shooting with ZoomPress the shutter button to shoot the photo Image Maximum Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point169 Recording Video and Audio To record a videoPage Press the shutter button to start recording Recording Audio Only Voice RECPress the shutter button again to stop audio Recording To play back an audio recording To shoot a photo with Scene Mode Using Scene ModesWhat is Scene Mode? Some Sample ScenesUsing Scene Information Screen Scene Mode PrecautionsUsing On-screen Menus Advanced SettingsExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC REC Menu Operations in This ManualQuality Tab Videos Photo REC Mode Settings RECSelecting a Focus Mode Focus Super MacroFocusing. If you do not perform any operation for Using Focus LockREC SET Menu REC Tab Focus Frame Changing the Focus Frame Shape Focus FrameFocus successful Focus not successful REC SET Menu REC Tab Burst Using BurstREC SET Menu REC Tab Stabilizer Multi Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaREC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot TrackingAssigning Functions to the and Keys L/R Key Using Icon Help Icon HelpDisplaying the On-screen Grid Grid Setting Disabled Initial Default Setting Enabled Configuring Power On Default Settings MemoryREC SET Menu REC Tab Memory Specifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality Snapshot Photo Quality Settings QualityUse and to adjust the exposure compensation value Correcting Photo Brightness EV CompensationControlling White Balance White Balance Optimizing Photo Brightness D-Lighting Using Built-in Color Mode Color ModeSpecifying ISO Sensitivity ISO ISOViewing Snapshots Viewing Photos and VideosViewing a Video Play mode, slide the zoom controller Zooming an On-screen ImageDisplaying the Photo Menu TowardsOther Playback Functions Play Using the Play PanelExample Play Panel Operation Play Play Menu Operations in This ManualMenu Play TabInterval Playing a Slideshow on the Camera SlideshowTime EffectPlay mode, press SET Performing Playback without Disturbing Others Silent ModeRotating an Image Rotate Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab RotatePlay SET Menu Play Tab Protect Selecting Photos for Printing DpofProtecting a File Against Deletion Protect All FilesPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Resize Resizing a Photo ResizeCropping a Photo Trimming Play Photo Screen SET Menu TrimmingPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice Memo Adding Audio to a Photo Voice MemoTo play photo audio Press SET to start audio recordingCopying Files Copy Printing Professional Print ServiceConnecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Printing PhotosTo set up the camera before connecting to a printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterConnecting the Camera to a Printer Use and to specify the print option you want Power on the printer and load paper Power on the cameraTo print Use and to select Print and then press SETConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoDigital Print Order Format Dpof Configuring computer settings Tell your print service about your Dpof settingsConfiguring camera settings Date StampPrecautions for Windows Users Using the Camera with a ComputerThings you can do using a computer Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareThen use the USB cable Viewing and Storing Photos on a ComputerTo connect the camera to your computer and save files That comes with Camera to connect it toPower on the camera To view photos you copied to your computer Playing VideoMinimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Video Playback Precautions Your MacintoshTo view copied photos Playing a Movie Movie Playback PrecautionsMinimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback Files and Folders Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling PrecautionsName and Maximum Number Allowed Example File Other Settings Set Up Configuring Camera Sound Settings SoundsSET Menu Set Up Tab File Numbering Configuring a Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab Startup Image ResetUse and to select Destination and then press Configuring World Time Settings World TimeSET Menu Set Up Tab World Time Use and to select City and then pressSET Menu Set Up Tab Adjust Setting the Camera’s Clock AdjustSET Menu Set Up Tab Date Stamp Time Stamping Photos Date StampSpecifying the Display Language Language Specifying the Date FormatSpecify the display language you want SET Menu Set Up Tab LCD Save Configuring Sleep State Settings LCD SaveConfiguring Auto Power Settings Power Saving SET Menu Set Up Tab Power SavingConfiguring and Settings REC/PLAY Disabling File Deletion DisableConfiguring USB Protocol Settings USB SET Menu Set Up Tab Reset Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ResetSET Menu Set Up Tab Format Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card FormatPrecautions during Use AppendixDropping and Rough Treatment Disassembly and ModificationWater and Foreign Matter Keep Away From FireOperating Environment Battery LifeData Error Precautions CondensationOther Precautions Old Rechargeable Battery Handling PrecautionsUSB adapter Handling Precautions LensPrecautions during Use Battery PrecautionsStorage Precautions Memory Card Handling Precautions Using a Memory CardUsing a Memory Card To replace the memory cardPage Lighting Off Color Mode Reset Initial Default SettingsREC Mode White Balance AutoPlay Mode When things don’t go right Troubleshooting106 107 108 109 Display Messages There are no Set up Dpof This card is notThere are no files Printing imagesSpecifications File Format113