Assigning Functions to the and Keys L/R Key | HP p550 manual

Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys (L/R Key)

Procedure

[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab L/R Key

You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys.

Setting	[		]/[		] key operation
Setting	[		]/[		] key operation

EV Compensation	Adjusts the EV Compensation value (page 61)

White Balance	Changes the white balance setting (page 62)

ISO	Changes the ISO Sensitivity setting (page 63)

Self-timer	Sets the self-timer time (page 39)

Off	Cancels [ ] and [ ] key assignments

Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid)

Procedure

[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Grid

The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing photos.

Using Icon Help (Icon Help)

Procedure

[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Icon Help

While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions.

Functions Supported by Icon Help

• REC Mode, Flash, Metering Mode, White Balance, Self-timer, EV Compensation

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HP p550 manual Assigning Functions to the and Keys L/R Key, Displaying the On-screen Grid Grid, Using Icon Help Icon Help

Contents

P550 LCD Panel Take a few test shots Copyrights Federal Communications Commission FCC ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity Trademark Recognition Power Supply To replace the batteryCharging If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red Rechargeable Battery Contents Using Scene Mode Advanced Photo SettingsViewing Photos and Videos Other Playback Functions Using the Camera with a Computer Other Settings Set UpPrinting Appendix Unpacking General Guide CameraFrontBack 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 First, charge the battery prior to use To load the batteryOpen the battery cover Load the battery Charge the Battery Power off the cameraTo charge with the USB adapter 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 Checking Remaining Battery Power Remaining PowerBattery Indicator 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 Snapshot Shooting Precautions Monitor Screen when Shooting PhotosAuto Focus Restrictions Operation Using the Control Panel Use and to select the setting you want to changePhotograph Tutorial REC mode, press SET Changing the Video Size Size PixelsAbout photo sizes To select the photo image size Photo Size Selection Tips Large NumberPixels Small Number Specifying Video Image Quality Approximate Data Rate Frame Rate Using Flash Flash REC mode, press onceAuto Flash Forced Off Red-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer Off 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 Using Scene Modes What is Scene Mode?To shoot a photo with 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 REC Mode Settings REC Selecting a Focus Mode FocusVideos Photo 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 Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF Area REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area SpotMulti 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 Photo Quality Settings Quality Use and to adjust the exposure compensation valueSpecifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality Snapshot Correcting Photo Brightness EV Compensation Controlling White Balance White Balance Using Built-in Color Mode Color Mode Specifying ISO Sensitivity ISOOptimizing Photo Brightness D-Lighting ISO Viewing Photos and Videos Viewing SnapshotsViewing a Video Zooming an On-screen Image Displaying the Photo MenuPlay mode, slide the zoom controller Towards Using the Play Panel Other Playback Functions PlayExample Play Panel Operation Play Menu Operations in This Manual MenuPlay Play Tab Playing a Slideshow on the Camera Slideshow TimeInterval Effect Performing Playback without Disturbing Others Silent Mode Rotating an Image RotatePlay mode, press SET Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Rotate Selecting Photos for Printing Dpof Protecting a File Against Deletion ProtectPlay SET Menu Play Tab Protect All Files Resizing a Photo Resize Cropping a Photo TrimmingPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Resize Play Photo Screen SET Menu Trimming Adding Audio to a Photo Voice Memo To play photo audioPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice Memo Press SET to start audio recording Copying Files Copy Professional Print Service Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPrinting Printing Photos Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer To set up the camera before connecting to a printerConnecting the Camera to a Printer Power on the printer and load paper Power on the camera To printUse 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 Tell your print service about your Dpof settings Configuring camera settingsConfiguring computer settings Date Stamp Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computerPrecautions for Windows Users Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Viewing and Storing Photos on a Computer To connect the camera to your computer and save filesThen 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 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 Configuring a Startup Image SET Menu Set Up Tab Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab File Numbering Reset Configuring World Time Settings World Time SET Menu Set Up Tab World TimeUse and to select Destination and then press Use and to select City and then press Setting the Camera’s Clock Adjust SET Menu Set Up Tab Date StampSET 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 Sleep State Settings LCD Save Configuring Auto Power Settings Power SavingSET Menu Set Up Tab LCD Save SET Menu Set Up Tab Power Saving Configuring and Settings REC/PLAY Disabling File Deletion Disable Configuring USB Protocol Settings USB Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults Reset SET Menu Set Up Tab FormatSET Menu Set Up Tab Reset Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card Format Precautions during Use Appendix Disassembly and Modification Water and Foreign MatterDropping and Rough Treatment Keep Away From Fire Battery Life Data Error PrecautionsOperating Environment Condensation Old Rechargeable Battery Handling Precautions USB adapter 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 Reset Initial Default Settings REC ModeLighting Off Color Mode White Balance Auto Play Mode When things don’t go right Troubleshooting 106 107 108 109 Display Messages Set up Dpof This card is not There are no filesThere are no Printing images Specifications File Format 113