HP p550 manual Shooting with Zoom, REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom

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Shooting with Zoom

Your camera provides you with 12.5X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the photo to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 12.5X to 159.5X. The image deterioration point depends on the photo size (page 45).

1.In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.

Wide Angle





Telephoto		Zoom controller

(Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range. (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.

2.Press the shutter button to shoot the photo.

IMPORTANT!

• Digital zoom is disabled while date stamp (page 90) is turned on.

NOTE

•The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the photo. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 45).

•Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.

•Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.

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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 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 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 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 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 SETChanging the Video Size Size PixelsAbout photo sizes 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 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 What is Scene Mode? Using Scene ModesTo shoot a photo with Scene Mode Some Sample ScenesScene Mode Precautions Using Scene Information ScreenAdvanced Settings Using On-screen MenusExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC Menu Operations in This Manual RECQuality Tab Selecting a Focus Mode Focus REC Mode Settings RECVideos Photo Super MacroUsing 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 REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaMulti TrackingUsing 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 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 Photos and Videos Viewing SnapshotsViewing a Video Displaying the Photo Menu Zooming an On-screen ImagePlay mode, slide the zoom controller TowardsUsing the Play Panel Other Playback Functions PlayExample Play Panel Operation 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 Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer To set up the camera before connecting to a printerConnecting the Camera 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 SETConfiguring Dpof Settings Individually for Each Photo Configuring the Same Dpof Settings for All the PhotosDigital Print Order Format Dpof 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 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 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 StampSpecifying the Date Format Specifying the Display Language LanguageSpecify the display language you want 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 LensBattery Precautions Precautions during UseStorage Precautions 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