Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode, To activate Flash | HP d3000

Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.

To activate Flash:

•Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

Auto. The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting is needed.

Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the red-eye effect.

Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.

Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed.

Forced off. The flash is turned off.

Flash/Right button

Auto flash is enabled

•Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst, Speedy Burst and AEB modes.

•Do not charge the flash while spinning the Zoom lever. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom lever if necessary.

•When activating flashlight, the Flash won't pop up automatically. Please open the Flash manually by lifting the protruding grip on the Flash cover.

Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip.

To set the Focus mode

•Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor.

Macro/Left button

Your camera supports the four focus modes:

Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 1m. When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen.

Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. If Macro is enabled, you can capture the detail and sharpness of a very close image by fixed focus.

Pan Focus. The focus of this mode is in the maximum
Depth of Field (DOF), not designing for close-up	Focus enabled
photography.	Focus enabled

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

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HP d3000 manual Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode, To activate Flash, To set the Focus mode

Contents

D3000 Table of Contents About Folder and File Names About this Manual Safety and Handling PrecautionsPreface Battery Information Using this Menu System Requirements Main FeaturesIntroduction Package Contents Back View Self-timer LED AF Assist Lamp Microphone LensCamera Views Front View Bottom View Top View Left View Camera ButtonsRight View Navigation Control Internal memory Camera Memory Attach the Camera Strap Inserting the BatteryGetting Started Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Turning the Power On and OffInitial Settings Please remove the lens cover before doing Power on Holding down or keys to change the values continuously Modes Record Mode LCD Monitor Layout Using the LCD monitor Movie Mode Screen Layout Playback mode of videos Playback mode of audio clips Taking Images Recording Images, Videos and VoicesChanging the LCD Monitor Display Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos Setting the Zoom ControlTo adjusts the optical zoom To adjusts the digital zoom To activate Flash Using FlashSetting the Focus Mode To set the Focus mode Photo Size Using the Function MenuMy Mode EV Compensation Settings of Recording VideosRecording Videos Quality Movie Size Internet Mode ISO White Balance Metering Color Mode Icon Mode Description Mode dial To activate Intelligent Scene Using Intelligent Scene Setting the Scene Mode Using Kids Mode Using Food Mode Using Sports ModeUsing Party Mode Using Soft Skin mode Image is set to low quality and VGA 640x480 size only Using Smile Capture ModeUsing Blink Detection Mode Using Pre-composition Mode Using D-Lighting Mode Using Voices RecordingUsing Love Portrait Using Self Portrait To stitch the still image Using Continuous ShootingUsing Photo Stitch Mode To activate Manual Exposure Using Manual Exposure Record Menu Using the Record MenuUsing Aperture Priority Mode Using Shutter Priority Mode To set the Drive Mode Setting the Drive ModeSetting the AF Area Setting the AF Lamp Setting Contrast Setting SharpnessSetting Saturation To set Digital Zoom Setting the Digital ZoomTo set Contrast To set Date Stamp Setting the Date StampSetting Auto Review Setting Stabilizer Viewing in Single Navigation To set 9-images modeTo set calendar mode Playback Thumbnail icons Zooming imagesPlaying Videos Playing Voice Memo Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause modeVolume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo Playing Voice Recording To go to Playback Menu Using the Delete ButtonDeleting an Image/Video/Audio Playback Menu To delete attached voice memo DeleteTo delete an image/video/audio clip To delete a single file To view slideshow To change slide show settingsSlide Show To delete all files Red-eye Correction Protect To record voice memo Voice MemoTo activate Red-eye Correction To activate Color Mode To trim an image Trim To resize an image ResizeStartup Image To set Dpof on a single image/all images To reset DpofRadial Blur To set Dpof To go to Setup Menu Using the Setup MenuSetting Sounds Setting Power Save Setting File Numbering Setting LCD SaveSetting Date & Time Setting Language Setting Memory Kit Setting TV OutSetting LCD Brightness Setting Battery Type Reset All Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a PCPage Connecting the Camera to a Printer To set Print All and Print Index Setting the Print Mode MenuTo set Printer Settings To set Print Select About Folder and File Names TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix File Format Interface