HP p550 manual Changing the Video Size Size, Pixels, About photo sizes

Page 35

NOTE

•No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 10) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The following are the initial defaults for Control Panel options.

–Flash: Auto Flash

–Self-timer: Off

–Face Tracking: Off

–Silent: Off

•You also can configure settings other than those listed above (page 52).

Changing the Video Size (Size)

•Pixels

A digital camera photo is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are

in a photo, the more detail there will be. Pixel However, you generally can do with fewer

pixels when printing an image ( L size) through a print service, attaching a photo to e-mail, when viewing the photo on a computer, etc.

•About photo sizes

The size of a photo indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixelsxvertical pixels.

10M (3648x2736) size image = Approximately 10 million pixels

VGA (640x480) size image = Approximately 300,000 pixels

3648*

2736*

640*

* 480

*Unit: pixels

34

Image 35

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 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 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 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 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 TutorialAbout photo sizes Changing the Video Size SizePixels 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 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 Some Sample Scenes Using Scene ModesWhat is Scene Mode? To shoot a photo with Scene ModeScene Mode Precautions Using Scene Information ScreenExample REC Menu Screen Operation Advanced SettingsUsing On-screen Menus Quality Tab REC Menu Operations in This ManualREC Super Macro REC Mode Settings RECSelecting a Focus Mode Focus Videos PhotoUsing 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 Tracking Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaREC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot MultiDisplaying 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 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 a Video Viewing Photos and VideosViewing Snapshots Towards Zooming an On-screen ImageDisplaying the Photo Menu Play mode, slide the zoom controllerExample Play Panel Operation Using the Play PanelOther Playback Functions Play 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 the Camera to a Printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterTo set up the camera before connecting 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 wantDigital Print Order Format Dpof Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos 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 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 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 AdjustSpecify the display language you want Specifying the Date FormatSpecifying the Display Language Language 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 PrecautionsStorage Precautions Battery PrecautionsPrecautions during Use 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