Changing the Focus Frame Shape Focus Frame

2.Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the photo.

3.When you are ready to take the photo, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

NOTE

• Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).

Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame)

Procedure

[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus Frame

You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame.

Settings

NOTE

•Half-pressing the shutter button will cause the focus frame to change one of the shapes shown below.

Focus successful

Focus not successful

• When shooting with face tracking or the Simple mode, the frame shape is .

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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 Simple Mode Movie RecordingSnapshot Viewing 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 Powering the Camera On and Off To turn power onTo power off the camera Horizontal Vertical Holding the Camera Correctly Point the camera At the subject To shoot a photo 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 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 Changing the Video Size Size PixelsAbout photo sizes 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 Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent Mode Using the Simple ModeFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Simple mode, press SET Simple Mode Control Panel Press SET Use and to change the setting 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 To record a video Recording Video and AudioPage 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 What is Scene Mode? Using Scene ModesTo shoot a photo with Scene Mode Some Sample Scenes Scene Mode Precautions Using Scene Information Screen Advanced Settings Using On-screen MenusExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC Menu Operations in This Manual RECQuality Tab Selecting a Focus Mode Focus REC Mode Settings RECVideos Photo Super Macro Using Focus Lock Focusing. If you do not perform any operation for 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 REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area Spot Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF AreaMulti 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 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 Photos and Videos Viewing SnapshotsViewing a Video Displaying the Photo Menu Zooming an On-screen ImagePlay mode, slide the zoom controller Towards Using the Play Panel Other Playback Functions PlayExample Play Panel Operation 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 Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer To set up the camera before connecting to a printerConnecting the Camera 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 Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each Photo Configuring the Same Dpof Settings for All the PhotosDigital Print Order Format Dpof 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 Playing Video To view photos you copied to your computerMinimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Your Macintosh Video Playback Precautions 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 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 Specifying the Date Format Specifying the Display Language LanguageSpecify the display language you want 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 Battery Precautions Precautions during UseStorage Precautions 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