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Shutter Speed	Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second
	Snapshot (Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second
	* May differ due to the camera setup.
Aperture Value	F3.0 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter)
	* Using optical zoom changes the aperture value.
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Fluorescent_1,
	Fluorescent_2, Tungsten, Manual WB
Sensitivity (Standard	Snapshots:
Output Sensitivity)	Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800,
	ISO 1600 equivalent
	Movies: Auto

Self-timer	Approximate Trigger Times:
	10 seconds, 2 seconds, Self-timer: x3
Flash Modes	Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction

Recording	Photos; Macro; Self-timer; Burst; Scene Mode;
	Face Tracking; Stabilizer; D-Lighting; Simple Mode;
	Videos (1280) (with monaural audio); Audio (Voice REC);
	Silent Mode
Approximate Maximum	After Recording: 30 seconds per photo
Audio Recording Times	Voice REC: 2 hours 20 minutes 37 seconds (when using built-
	in memory)
Monitor Screen	2.7-inch TFT color LCD
	230,400 (960x240) dots
Viewfinder	Monitor Screen

Timekeeping Function	Date and Time: Recorded with image data
	Auto Calendar: To 2049
World Time	162 cities in 32 time zones
	City name, date, time, summer time
External connection	USB port (Hi-Speed USB compatible, USB charging) /
terminal	AV output terminal (NTSC/PAL)
Microphone	Monaural

Speaker	Monaural

Power Requirements	Rechargeable lithium ion battery x1

Dimensions	102.9 x 58.7 x 21.1 x 28.7mm

Weight	Approximately 182g (excluding battery and memory card)

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Contents

P550 LCD Panel Take a few test shots Declaration of Conformity CopyrightsFederal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Trademark Recognition Charging Power SupplyTo replace the battery If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red Rechargeable Battery Contents Viewing Photos and Videos Using Scene ModeAdvanced Photo Settings Other Playback Functions Printing Using the Camera with a ComputerOther Settings Set Up Appendix Unpacking FrontBack General GuideCamera Bottom Monitor Screen Contents 234 5 6 7 Bs br bq Simple Mode Movie RecordingSnapshot Viewing Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Movie Playback What is a digital camera? Quick Start Basics Face Tracking What you can do with your camera Open the battery cover First, charge the battery prior to useTo load the battery Load the battery To charge with the USB adapter Charge the BatteryPower off the camera Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown To charge using a USB connection to a computer With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description Other Charging Precautions Battery Indicator Checking Remaining Battery PowerRemaining Power Battery Power Conservation Tips Set the date and the time Preparing a Memory Card Supported Memory Cards To load a memory card Load a memory card To 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 Vertical To shoot a photo Point the camera At the subject If 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 file To delete specific files To delete all files Auto Focus Restrictions Snapshot Shooting PrecautionsMonitor Screen when Shooting Photos Operation Photograph Tutorial Using the Control PanelUse and to select the setting you want to change REC mode, press SET Changing the Video Size Size PixelsAbout photo sizes Pixels To select the photo image sizePhoto Size Selection Tips Large Number Small Number Specifying Video Image Quality Approximate Data Rate Frame Rate Auto Flash Using Flash FlashREC mode, press once Forced Off Red-eye Reduction Self-timer Off Using the Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer 10 sec Using Face Tracking Down Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent Mode Using the Simple ModeFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Simple Mode Control Panel Simple mode, press SET Use and to change the setting Press SET Shooting 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 To shoot a photo with Scene Mode Using Scene ModesWhat is Scene Mode? Some Sample Scenes Using Scene Information Screen Scene Mode Precautions Advanced Settings Using On-screen MenusExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC Menu Operations in This Manual RECQuality Tab Videos Photo REC Mode Settings RECSelecting a Focus Mode Focus Super Macro Focusing. If you do not perform any operation for Using Focus Lock Changing 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 Multi Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaREC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot Tracking Using 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 Specifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality Snapshot Photo Quality Settings QualityUse and to adjust the exposure compensation value Correcting Photo Brightness EV Compensation Controlling White Balance White Balance Optimizing Photo Brightness D-Lighting Using Built-in Color Mode Color ModeSpecifying ISO Sensitivity ISO ISO Viewing Photos and Videos Viewing SnapshotsViewing a Video Play mode, slide the zoom controller Zooming an On-screen ImageDisplaying the Photo Menu Towards Using the Play Panel Other Playback Functions PlayExample Play Panel Operation Play Play Menu Operations in This ManualMenu Play Tab Interval Playing a Slideshow on the Camera SlideshowTime Effect Play mode, press SET Performing Playback without Disturbing Others Silent ModeRotating an Image Rotate Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Rotate Play SET Menu Play Tab Protect Selecting Photos for Printing DpofProtecting a File Against Deletion Protect All Files Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Resize Resizing a Photo ResizeCropping a Photo Trimming Play Photo Screen SET Menu Trimming Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice Memo Adding Audio to a Photo Voice MemoTo play photo audio Press SET to start audio recording Copying Files Copy Printing Professional Print ServiceConnecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Printing Photos Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer To set up the camera before connecting to a printerConnecting the Camera to a Printer Use and to specify the print option you want Power on the printer and load paper Power on the cameraTo print Use and to select Print and then press SET Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each Photo Configuring the Same Dpof Settings for All the PhotosDigital Print Order Format Dpof Configuring computer settings Tell your print service about your Dpof settingsConfiguring camera settings Date Stamp Precautions for Windows Users Using the Camera with a ComputerThings you can do using a computer Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Then use the USB cable Viewing and Storing Photos on a ComputerTo connect the camera to your computer and save files That comes with Camera to connect it to Power on the camera Playing Video To view photos you copied to your computerMinimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Video Playback Precautions Your Macintosh To 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 Sounds SET Menu Set Up Tab File Numbering Configuring a Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab Startup Image Reset Use and to select Destination and then press Configuring World Time Settings World TimeSET Menu Set Up Tab World Time Use and to select City and then press SET Menu Set Up Tab Adjust Setting the Camera’s Clock AdjustSET Menu Set Up Tab Date Stamp Time Stamping Photos Date Stamp Specifying the Date Format Specifying the Display Language LanguageSpecify the display language you want SET Menu Set Up Tab LCD Save Configuring Sleep State Settings LCD SaveConfiguring Auto Power Settings Power Saving SET Menu Set Up Tab Power Saving Configuring and Settings REC/PLAY Disabling File Deletion Disable Configuring USB Protocol Settings USB SET Menu Set Up Tab Reset Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ResetSET Menu Set Up Tab Format Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card Format Precautions during Use Appendix Dropping and Rough Treatment Disassembly and ModificationWater and Foreign Matter Keep Away From Fire Operating Environment Battery LifeData Error Precautions Condensation Other Precautions Old Rechargeable Battery Handling PrecautionsUSB adapter Handling Precautions Lens Battery Precautions Precautions during UseStorage Precautions Memory Card Handling Precautions Using a Memory CardUsing a Memory Card To replace the memory cardPage Lighting Off Color Mode Reset Initial Default SettingsREC Mode White Balance Auto Play Mode When things don’t go right Troubleshooting 106 107 108 109 Display Messages There are no Set up Dpof This card is notThere are no files Printing images Specifications File Format 113