HP p550 manual Using Scene Mode, Advanced Photo Settings, Viewing Photos and Videos

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• Using Scene Mode

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What is Scene Mode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

• Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

To shoot a photo with Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

• Advanced Photo Settings

 

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Using On-screen Menus

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 52

REC Mode Settings

. . . . . . . . . . (REC)

. . 54

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Selecting a Focus Mode

. . . . . . . . . . (Focus).

. . 55

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Changing the Focus Frame Shape

. . . . (Focus Frame) .

. . 56

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Using Burst

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 57

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Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement

 

 

(Stabilizer)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 57

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Specifying the Auto Focus Area

. . . . . . . . (AF Area) .

. . 58

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Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys

. . . . . . . . (L/R Key) .

. . 59

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Displaying the On-screen Grid

. . . . . . . . . . . (Grid).

. . 59

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Using Icon Help

. . . . . . . (Icon Help) .

. . 59

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Configuring Power On Default Settings

. . . . . . . . (Memory).

. . 60

Photo Quality Settings

. . . . . . . . (Quality)

. . 61

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Specifying Photo Image Quality

(Quality (Snapshot)) .

. . 61

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Correcting Photo Brightness

(EV Compensation) .

. . 61

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Controlling White Balance

. . . (White Balance) .

. . 62

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Specifying ISO Sensitivity

. . . . . . . . . . . .(ISO).

. . 63

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Optimizing Photo Brightness

. . . . . . (D-Lighting).

. . 63

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Using Built-in Color Mode

. . . . . (Color Mode) .

. . 63

• Viewing Photos and Videos

 

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Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Viewing a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Zooming an On-screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Displaying the photo Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

• Other Playback Functions

(PLAY)

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Using the PLAY Panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 66

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera

. . (Slideshow) .

. 68

Performing Playback without Disturbing Others

.(Silent Mode) .

. 69

Rotating a photo

. . . (Rotate) .

. 69

Selecting Photos for Printing

. . . . (DPOF) .

. 70

Protecting a File Against Deletion

. . . . (Protect) .

. 70

Resizing a Photo

. . . .(Resize) .

. 71

Cropping a Photo

. . .(Trimming) .

. 71

Adding Audio to a Photo

(Voice Memo) .

. 72

• To play photo audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . . 73

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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 ContentsMovie Recording Simple ModeSnapshot Viewing 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 turn power on Powering the Camera On and OffTo power off the camera Horizontal Vertical Holding the Camera CorrectlyPoint the camera At the subject To shoot a photoIf 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 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 TutorialPixels Changing the Video Size SizeAbout photo sizes 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 TrackingUsing the Simple Mode Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent ModeFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Simple mode, press SET Simple Mode Control PanelPress SET Use and to change the settingREC 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 To record a video Recording Video and AudioPage 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 Some Sample Scenes Using Scene ModesWhat is Scene Mode? To shoot a photo with Scene ModeScene Mode Precautions Using Scene Information ScreenUsing On-screen Menus Advanced SettingsExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC REC Menu Operations in This ManualQuality Tab Super Macro REC Mode Settings RECSelecting a Focus Mode Focus Videos PhotoUsing Focus Lock Focusing. If you do not perform any operation forREC 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 Tracking Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaREC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot MultiAssigning 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 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 Snapshots Viewing Photos and VideosViewing a Video Towards Zooming an On-screen ImageDisplaying the Photo Menu Play mode, slide the zoom controllerOther Playback Functions Play Using the Play PanelExample Play Panel Operation 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 PrintingTo set up the camera before connecting to a printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterConnecting the Camera 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 wantConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoDigital Print Order Format Dpof 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 To view photos you copied to your computer Playing VideoMinimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Your Macintosh Video Playback PrecautionsTo 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 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 AdjustSpecifying the Display Language Language Specifying the Date FormatSpecify the display language you want 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 PrecautionsPrecautions during Use Battery PrecautionsStorage Precautions 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
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