HP CA-340 manual Using the Flash

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Using the Flash

The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording.

1Turn the power on, and set the camera

to the REC mode ( page 13).

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Press the flash button () to change the flash mode.

Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon () changes.

Auto flash:

Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra lighting.

Red-eye reduction:

Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then fires again to take the actual image. Your camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required.

Force on:

Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions.

Slow sync:

Flash fires with a slow shutter speed.

Force off:

The flash never fires even in dark situation.

Press shutter button to take a picture.

Caution

The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.

The available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected (page 59).

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Contents HP CA340 „ FCC Compliance and Advisory PrecautionsContents Iii Using This Menu Unpacking Parts of the Camera Four-way ControlPage Low Battery Indicator About Battery TypeInserting the Batteries Insert the card Inserting the Memory CardTips About Camera MemorySetting the Display Language / Date & Time Setting the Display LanguageSetting the Date & Time Apply the setting REC mode Using the LCD MonitorDpof Playback modeREC mode Playback modeChanging the LCD Status Press the Power button to turn on Camera in the REC mode Turning the Power On and OffPress the Power button again to turn the power off Power Saving FunctionSwitching between REC mode and Playback mode Changing the ModeSelecting the REC mode Set the camera to the REC mode Launch the mode paletteCapture the most brilliant smile of characters Selecting the ASM mode Set the camera to the REC modeLaunch the ASM mode Change the setting Using the MenusREC menu Select an itemREC menu list Movie Setup menu Reset Setup menu listBeep OffOff / On Computer / PrinterRecording Still Images Half press the shutter button to focus the imageTake a picture To activate smile capture Using smile capture ModeTo activate Intelligent Scene Using Intelligent Scene ModeTips To activate Blink Detection Using Blink Detection ModeUsing the Q mode Stabilizer Off / OnFace Tracking Off / On Setting Image Size and Quality Resolution ValuesQuality Values Press shutter button to take a picture Tips Using the Zoom FunctionUsing the Flash Using the Macro Pan FocusInfinity 10 sec Using the Self-timer & BurstDouble BurstUsing the Shutter Priority Using the Aperture PriorityUsing the Manual Exposure Recording Movie Clips Start recordingFinish recording Recording Audio Clips Setting the Movie SizeMovie Size and Frame Rate Press the shutter button again to end recordingOpen the Playback menu Recording a Voice MemoPress the OK button to start recording for 30 seconds Playing Back a Voice MemoSetting the White Balance Setting the MeteringSetting the Exposure Setting the ISOSetting the AEB Setting the HighlightSetting the Sharpness Setting the Photo EditSetting Date Stamp Setting Stabilizer Setting Face trackingSetting Photo Frame Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set Camera to the Playback ModePress the four-way control or Playing Back Movie ClipsMagnify the image Magnifying & Trimming Still ImagesTrim the image Save the imageViewing in Thumbnail Change the slide show settingsPlaying a Slide Show Playing the slide showDeleting a Single File Deleting FilesPress or to select Select, and then press the OK button Deleting Multiple FilesSelect multiple images Delete imagesProtecting All Files Protecting a Single FilePress or to select Lock all, and then press the OK button Press the OK button to protect all imagesProtect images Protecting Multiple FilesRotating Still Images Editing ImagesPress the OK button to rotate the image Changing the Image SizeChoosing the Image with Photo Frame Changing the Image with EffectsPress or to select Single, then press the OK button Copying the FilesSetting the Dpof Or to select Single, then press the OK buttonPrint the date stamp out Choosing a Startup Image Connecting the Camera to a PC Using the Card ReaderConnecting the Camera to a Computer with the USB Cable About the Folder & File Name Folder StructureFile Naming Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingNtsc / PAL SpecificationsPage Function Available List Intelligent Scene O O O O O ” O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Not available Orswitchpower off Disable function Photography Terms and Definitions Dynamic range Digital still cameraExif/JPEG Exposure indexGetting Help 7525C00052B