Getting Started, Top Bottom | HP c500/c500xi instruction

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

This chapter shows you how to set up your new HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera, including installing the batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on and off, and using the camera modes, color LCD and menus.

Camera Parts

The following illustrations show the parts of the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. To view a glossary of camera parts and terminology, see “Glossary” on page 136.

Status LCD	Shutter button	On/off button	Main battery	Coin battery
			compartment door	Tripod mount compartment cover

Flash button Photo Quality Share button Camera mode dial button

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Contents

Top Bottom Getting Started Front SideBack Attaching the Wrist Strap and Lens Cover Leash Setting Up Your Camera To attach the lens cover leash To attach the wrist strap Installing the Main Batteries Installing the BatteriesTo install the main batteries To install a coin battery Installing a New Coin Battery Checking the Battery Level To check the coin battery level To check the main battery level To install the memory card Installing the Memory CardCharging the Batteries Memory card Access light Memory card door Checking the Memory Card Status To format a memory card Formatting a Memory Card To turn the camera power off To turn the camera power onTurning the Camera On and Off To wake up the camera Sleep Mode Rev Review Using the Camera Modes Light color Meaning Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light Using the Color LCD To adjust the brightness of the color LCD Mode Status DisplayPlay Overlay Bars To turn the overlay bars on or off in Play mode To turn the overlay bars on or off in Rec Record mode Soft Keys Using the Camera Menus To use the camera menus Setting the Date and Time To set the date and time when prompted by the color LCD To change the date and time using the camera menu To change the language Changing the Language To change the camera’s name Changing the Camera’s Name To connect an AC power adapter Using an AC Power Adapter recommended