Charge the Battery, To charge with the USB adapter

Charge the Battery

You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.

•USB adapter

•USB connection to a computer

•To charge with the USB adapter

1.Power off the camera.

Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera.

2.Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown.

[ON/OFF] (Power)

3.Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet

or with the USB port of PC directly for charging.

Back Lamp Operation

Lamp Status	Description
Lit Red	Charging
	Abnormal ambient temperature,
Flashing Red	USB adaptor problem, or battery
	problem (page 3)
Off	Charging complete

Back lamp

4.After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

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Contents

P550 Take a few test shots LCD Panel Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance CopyrightsDeclaration of Conformity Trademark Recognition To replace the battery Power SupplyCharging If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red Rechargeable Battery Contents Advanced Photo Settings Using Scene ModeViewing Photos and Videos Other Playback Functions Other Settings Set Up Using the Camera with a ComputerPrinting Appendix Unpacking Camera General GuideFrontBack Bottom 234 5 6 7 Bs br bq Monitor Screen Contents Snapshot Viewing Simple ModeMovie Recording Movie Playback Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? What you can do with your camera Face Tracking To load the battery First, charge the battery prior to useOpen the battery cover Load the battery Power off the camera Charge the BatteryTo charge with the USB adapter Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown To charge using a USB connection to a computer Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it Other Charging Precautions Remaining Power Checking Remaining Battery PowerBattery Indicator Battery Power Conservation Tips Set the date and the time Supported Memory Cards Preparing a Memory Card Load a memory card To load a memory card To format initialize a new memory card To power off the camera Powering the Camera On and OffTo turn power on Horizontal Vertical Holding the Camera Correctly Point the camera At the subject To shoot a photo To track the movement of a moving subject If the photo does not focusIf the subject is not in the center of the frame Use and to scroll between images Press Play to enter the Play ModeViewing Photos To delete a single file Deleting Photos and Videos To delete all files To delete specific files Monitor Screen when Shooting Photos Snapshot Shooting PrecautionsAuto Focus Restrictions Operation Use and to select the setting you want to change Using the Control PanelPhotograph Tutorial REC mode, press SET About photo sizes Changing the Video Size SizePixels Photo Size Selection Tips Large Number To select the photo image sizePixels Small Number Approximate Data Rate Frame Rate Specifying Video Image Quality REC mode, press once Using Flash FlashAuto Flash Forced Off Red-eye Reduction Self-timer Using the Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer Off 10 sec Down Using Face Tracking Flash Off Self-timer Sounds Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent ModeUsing the Simple Mode Simple mode, press SET Simple Mode Control Panel Press SET Use and to change the setting Press the shutter button to shoot the photo Shooting with ZoomREC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom 169 Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch PointImage Maximum To record a video Recording Video and AudioPage Press the shutter button again to stop audio Recording Recording Audio Only Voice RECPress the shutter button to start recording To play back an audio recording What is Scene Mode? Using Scene ModesTo shoot a photo with Scene Mode Some Sample Scenes Scene Mode Precautions Using Scene Information Screen Example REC Menu Screen Operation Advanced SettingsUsing On-screen Menus Quality Tab REC Menu Operations in This ManualREC Selecting a Focus Mode Focus REC Mode Settings RECVideos Photo Super Macro Using Focus Lock Focusing. If you do not perform any operation for Focus successful Focus not successful Changing the Focus Frame Shape Focus FrameREC SET Menu REC Tab Focus Frame REC SET Menu REC Tab Stabilizer Using BurstREC SET Menu REC Tab Burst REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaMulti Tracking Displaying the On-screen Grid Grid Using Icon Help Icon HelpAssigning Functions to the and Keys L/R Key REC SET Menu REC Tab Memory Configuring Power On Default Settings MemorySetting Disabled Initial Default Setting Enabled Use and to adjust the exposure compensation value Photo Quality Settings QualitySpecifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality Snapshot Correcting Photo Brightness EV Compensation Controlling White Balance White Balance Specifying ISO Sensitivity ISO Using Built-in Color Mode Color ModeOptimizing Photo Brightness D-Lighting ISO Viewing a Video Viewing Photos and VideosViewing Snapshots Displaying the Photo Menu Zooming an On-screen ImagePlay mode, slide the zoom controller Towards Example Play Panel Operation Using the Play PanelOther Playback Functions Play Menu Play Menu Operations in This ManualPlay Play Tab Time Playing a Slideshow on the Camera SlideshowInterval Effect Rotating an Image Rotate Performing Playback without Disturbing Others Silent ModePlay mode, press SET Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Rotate Protecting a File Against Deletion Protect Selecting Photos for Printing DpofPlay SET Menu Play Tab Protect All Files Cropping a Photo Trimming Resizing a Photo ResizePlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Resize Play Photo Screen SET Menu Trimming To play photo audio Adding Audio to a Photo Voice MemoPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice Memo Press SET to start audio recording Copying Files Copy Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Professional Print ServicePrinting Printing Photos Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterTo set up the camera before connecting to a printer To print Power on the printer and load paper Power on the cameraUse and to specify the print option you want Use and to select Print and then press SET Digital Print Order Format Dpof Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos Configuring camera settings Tell your print service about your Dpof settingsConfiguring computer settings Date Stamp Things you can do using a computer Using the Camera with a ComputerPrecautions for Windows Users Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software To connect the camera to your computer and save files Viewing and Storing Photos on a ComputerThen use the USB cable That comes with Camera to connect it to Power on the camera Minimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Playing VideoTo view photos you copied to your computer Your Macintosh Video Playback Precautions To view copied photos Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback Movie Playback PrecautionsPlaying a Movie Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example File Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling PrecautionsFiles and Folders Configuring Camera Sound Settings Sounds Other Settings Set Up SET Menu Set Up Tab Startup Image Configuring a Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab File Numbering Reset SET Menu Set Up Tab World Time Configuring World Time Settings World TimeUse and to select Destination and then press Use and to select City and then press SET Menu Set Up Tab Date Stamp Setting the Camera’s Clock AdjustSET Menu Set Up Tab Adjust Time Stamping Photos Date Stamp Specify the display language you want Specifying the Date FormatSpecifying the Display Language Language Configuring Auto Power Settings Power Saving Configuring Sleep State Settings LCD SaveSET Menu Set Up Tab LCD Save SET Menu Set Up Tab Power Saving Disabling File Deletion Disable Configuring and Settings REC/PLAY Configuring USB Protocol Settings USB SET Menu Set Up Tab Format Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ResetSET Menu Set Up Tab Reset Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card Format Appendix Precautions during Use Water and Foreign Matter Disassembly and ModificationDropping and Rough Treatment Keep Away From Fire Data Error Precautions Battery LifeOperating Environment Condensation USB adapter Handling Precautions Old Rechargeable Battery Handling PrecautionsOther Precautions Lens Storage Precautions Battery PrecautionsPrecautions during Use Using a Memory Card Using a Memory CardMemory Card Handling Precautions To replace the memory cardPage REC Mode Reset Initial Default SettingsLighting Off Color Mode White Balance Auto Play Mode Troubleshooting When things don’t go right 106 107 108 109 Display Messages There are no files Set up Dpof This card is notThere are no Printing images File Format Specifications 113