HP p550 manual Video Playback Precautions, Your Macintosh

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•Video Playback Precautions

•Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper video playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc.

•Proper video playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following.

–Try recording videos with a quality setting of “640”.

–Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.

–Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.

Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use the AV cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or computer and play back videos that way.

•To connect the camera to your computer and save files

1.Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu (page 52) or the PLAY menu (page 66).

2.On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ ].

3.Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].

4. Turn off the camera and

USB port

USB cable

then use the USB cable

(included with camera)

 

that comes with the

 

 

camera to connect it to

Large connector

your Macintosh.

 

 

• Connecting the camera to

 

 

a computer with a USB

 

 

cable starts charging of

 

 

the camera’s battery

 

[USB/AV]

(page 17).

 

port

• Make sure that you insert

 

 

the cable connector into

 

 

the USB/AV port until you

 

Small connector

feel it click securely into

 

 

 

place. Failure to insert the

 

 

connector fully can result

Making sure that the mark on the USB cable

in poor communication or

connector is towards the lens side, connect the

malfunction.

cable to the camera.

 

•Note that even while the

connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the

metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.

• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure you align the connector correctly with the port.

•Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera

if you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer’s USB port.

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Contents P550 LCD Panel Take a few test shotsCopyrights Federal Communications Commission FCC ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity Trademark RecognitionPower Supply To replace the batteryCharging If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing redRechargeable Battery Contents Using Scene Mode Advanced Photo SettingsViewing Photos and Videos Other Playback FunctionsUsing the Camera with a Computer Other Settings Set UpPrinting AppendixUnpacking General Guide CameraFrontBack 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 cameraFirst, charge the battery prior to use To load the batteryOpen the battery cover Load the batteryCharge the Battery Power off the cameraTo charge with the USB adapter 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 Checking Remaining Battery Power Remaining PowerBattery Indicator 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 filesSnapshot Shooting Precautions Monitor Screen when Shooting PhotosAuto Focus Restrictions OperationUsing the Control Panel Use and to select the setting you want to changePhotograph Tutorial REC mode, press SETChanging the Video Size Size PixelsAbout photo sizes To select the photo image size Photo Size Selection Tips Large NumberPixels Small NumberSpecifying Video Image Quality Approximate Data Rate Frame RateUsing Flash Flash REC mode, press onceAuto Flash Forced OffRed-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer Off 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 Using Scene Modes What is Scene Mode?To shoot a photo with 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 REC Mode Settings REC Selecting a Focus Mode FocusVideos Photo 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 Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF Area REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area SpotMulti 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 Photo Quality Settings Quality Use and to adjust the exposure compensation valueSpecifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality Snapshot Correcting Photo Brightness EV CompensationControlling White Balance White Balance Using Built-in Color Mode Color Mode Specifying ISO Sensitivity ISOOptimizing Photo Brightness D-Lighting ISOViewing Photos and Videos Viewing SnapshotsViewing a Video Zooming an On-screen Image Displaying the Photo MenuPlay mode, slide the zoom controller TowardsUsing the Play Panel Other Playback Functions PlayExample Play Panel Operation Play Menu Operations in This Manual MenuPlay Play TabPlaying a Slideshow on the Camera Slideshow TimeInterval EffectPerforming Playback without Disturbing Others Silent Mode Rotating an Image RotatePlay mode, press SET Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab RotateSelecting Photos for Printing Dpof Protecting a File Against Deletion ProtectPlay SET Menu Play Tab Protect All FilesResizing a Photo Resize Cropping a Photo TrimmingPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Resize Play Photo Screen SET Menu TrimmingAdding Audio to a Photo Voice Memo To play photo audioPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice Memo Press SET to start audio recordingCopying Files Copy Professional Print Service Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPrinting Printing PhotosConnecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer To set up the camera before connecting to a printerConnecting the Camera to a Printer Power on the printer and load paper Power on the camera To printUse 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 Tell your print service about your Dpof settings Configuring camera settingsConfiguring computer settings Date StampUsing the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computerPrecautions for Windows Users Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareViewing and Storing Photos on a Computer To connect the camera to your computer and save filesThen 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 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 SoundsConfiguring a Startup Image SET Menu Set Up Tab Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab File Numbering ResetConfiguring World Time Settings World Time SET Menu Set Up Tab World TimeUse and to select Destination and then press Use and to select City and then pressSetting the Camera’s Clock Adjust SET Menu Set Up Tab Date StampSET Menu Set Up Tab Adjust Time Stamping Photos Date StampSpecifying the Date Format Specifying the Display Language LanguageSpecify the display language you want Configuring Sleep State Settings LCD Save Configuring Auto Power Settings Power SavingSET Menu Set Up Tab LCD Save SET Menu Set Up Tab Power SavingConfiguring and Settings REC/PLAY Disabling File Deletion DisableConfiguring USB Protocol Settings USB Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults Reset SET Menu Set Up Tab FormatSET Menu Set Up Tab Reset Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card FormatPrecautions during Use AppendixDisassembly and Modification Water and Foreign MatterDropping and Rough Treatment Keep Away From FireBattery Life Data Error PrecautionsOperating Environment CondensationOld Rechargeable Battery Handling Precautions USB adapter 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 Reset Initial Default Settings REC ModeLighting Off Color Mode White Balance AutoPlay Mode When things don’t go right Troubleshooting106 107 108 109 Display Messages Set up Dpof This card is not There are no filesThere are no Printing imagesSpecifications File Format113
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