HP p550 manual Contents

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Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

• Configuring Monitor Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Quick Start Basics

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What is a digital camera? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 What you can do with your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 First, charge the battery prior to use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera . . . .

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Preparing a Memory Card

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Supported Memory Cards

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To load a memory card

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To format (initialize) a new memory card

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Powering the Camera On and Off

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To turn power on

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To turn off the camera

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Holding the Camera Correctly

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To shoot a photo

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Viewing Photos

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Deleting Photos and Videos

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To delete a single file

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To delete specific files

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• To delete all files

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Photo Shooting Precautions

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Auto Focus Restrictions

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• Photograph Tutorial

 

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Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Changing the Photo Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Size) . . 34 Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Flash) . . 37 Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Self-timer) . . 39 Using Face Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Shooting without Disturbing Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Silent Mode) . . 41 Using the Simple Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

• Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

• Recording Video and Audio

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To record a video

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Recording Audio Only

(Voice REC) . . 48

• To play back an audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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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 bqSimple Mode Movie RecordingSnapshot 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 Powering the Camera On and Off To turn power onTo power off the camera Holding the Camera Correctly Horizontal VerticalTo shoot a photo Point the camera At the subjectIf 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 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 SETChanging the Video Size Size PixelsAbout 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 DownShooting without Disturbing Others Silent Mode Using the Simple ModeFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Simple Mode Control Panel Simple mode, press SETUse and to change the setting Press SETShooting 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 Recording Video and Audio To record a videoPage 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 To shoot a photo with Scene Mode Using Scene ModesWhat is Scene Mode? Some Sample ScenesUsing Scene Information Screen Scene Mode PrecautionsAdvanced Settings Using On-screen MenusExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC Menu Operations in This Manual RECQuality Tab Videos Photo REC Mode Settings RECSelecting a Focus Mode Focus Super MacroFocusing. If you do not perform any operation for Using Focus LockChanging 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 Multi Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaREC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot 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 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 Photos and Videos Viewing SnapshotsViewing a Video Play mode, slide the zoom controller Zooming an On-screen ImageDisplaying the Photo Menu TowardsUsing the Play Panel Other Playback Functions PlayExample 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 PhotosConnecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer To set up the camera before connecting to a 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 Dpof Settings Individually for Each Photo Configuring the Same Dpof Settings for All the PhotosDigital 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 Playing Video To view photos you copied to your computerMinimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Video Playback Precautions Your MacintoshTo 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 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 Date Format Specifying the Display Language LanguageSpecify 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 LensBattery Precautions Precautions during UseStorage 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
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