HP p550 manual Using Flash Flash, REC mode, press once, Auto Flash, Forced Off, Red Eye

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Using Flash (Flash)

1.In the REC mode, press [ ] ( ) once.

2.Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET].

•If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash

modes by pressing [ ] ( ). You can turn display information on or off by pressing [ ] (DISP) (page 12).

Flash

[] ()

 

 

Auto Flash

Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure

 

 

 

 

(amount of light and brightness) conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forced Off

Flash does not fire.

 

 

Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a Forced On subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or

backlight (daylight synchro flash).

 

 

Red Eye

Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to

 

Reduction

reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.

3.Press the shutter button to shoot.

indicates the flash will fire.

Back lamp

Flashes orange while the flash is charging to indicate that photo recording is disabled.

•You will not be able to take another flash photo until the lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that charging is complete.

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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 bqSnapshot Viewing Simple ModeMovie Recording 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 power off the camera Powering the Camera On and OffTo turn power on Holding the Camera Correctly Horizontal VerticalTo shoot a photo Point the camera At the subjectTo 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 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 SETAbout photo sizes Changing the Video Size SizePixels 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 DownFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent ModeUsing the Simple Mode Simple Mode Control Panel Simple mode, press SETUse and to change the setting Press SETPress 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 Recording Video and Audio To record a videoPage 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 To shoot a photo with Scene Mode Using Scene ModesWhat is Scene Mode? Some Sample ScenesUsing Scene Information Screen Scene Mode PrecautionsExample REC Menu Screen Operation Advanced SettingsUsing On-screen Menus Quality Tab REC Menu Operations in This ManualREC Videos Photo REC Mode Settings RECSelecting a Focus Mode Focus Super MacroFocusing. If you do not perform any operation for Using Focus LockFocus 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 Multi Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaREC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot 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 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 a Video Viewing Photos and VideosViewing Snapshots Play mode, slide the zoom controller Zooming an On-screen ImageDisplaying the Photo Menu TowardsExample Play Panel Operation Using the Play PanelOther Playback Functions Play 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 PhotosConnecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterTo set up the camera before connecting 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 SETDigital Print Order Format Dpof Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos 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 Minimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Playing VideoTo view photos you copied to your computer Video Playback Precautions Your MacintoshTo 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 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 StampSpecify the display language you want Specifying the Date FormatSpecifying the Display Language Language 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 LensStorage Precautions Battery PrecautionsPrecautions during Use 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
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