Glossary

4-way arrow button

A 4-way controller used to scroll through and make selections from the color

 

LCD menu options.

AC power adapter

An adapter that connects your camera to a power source (such as a wall outlet

 

or power strip) to conserve battery power. Only use an AC power adapter that

 

has been approved by HP for use with this camera (adapter part number

 

C7315A).

Auto exposure

The camera automatically adjusts the exposure for different lighting

 

conditions. There are two AE methods, Matrix and Spot. Matrix calculates the

 

exposure by taking the average of several points of light in the photo. Spot

 

calculates the exposure by reading the light from one small spot in the center

 

of the photo.

Auto focus

The camera automatically adjusts the focus of the camera when you press the

 

shutter button 1/2 way down.

Burst photos

A series of photos taken in rapid succession when you press and hold the

 

shutter button down. You can take up to four photos at a rate of one to three

 

frames per second in this mode.

Camera mode dial

The control used to select one of the four camera modes—Rec (Record), Rev

 

(Review), Play, and PC—that determine which features and menu options are

 

available.

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