Using the Camera with a Computer | HP p550 manual

Using the Camera with a Computer

Things you can do using a computer...

You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer.

Save photos to a	Save photos and view them manually (USB
computer and	connection) (pages 80).
view them there
Transfer photos	In addition to photos, you also can transfer
stored on your	screen shot images from your computer to
computer to	the camera (Photo Transport*).
camera memory
Play back and	• You can play back videos (pages 82, 85).
edit videos	• To edit videos, use commercially
	available software as required.

*Windows only

The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.

•Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software

Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details.

•Precautions for Windows Users

•The bundled software requires Administrator privileges to run.

•Operation on a self-made computer is not supported.

•Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments.

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HP p550 manual Using the Camera with a Computer, Things you can do using a computer, Precautions for Windows Users

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 Snapshot Viewing Simple ModeMovie Recording 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 To power off the camera Powering the Camera On and OffTo turn power on Holding the Camera Correctly Horizontal Vertical To shoot a photo Point the camera At the subject 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 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 About photo sizes Changing the Video Size SizePixels 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 Flash Off Self-timer Sounds Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent ModeUsing the Simple Mode Simple Mode Control Panel Simple mode, press SET Use and to change the setting Press SET 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 Recording Video and Audio To record a videoPage 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 Using Scene Modes What is Scene Mode?To shoot a photo with Scene Mode Some Sample Scenes Using Scene Information Screen Scene Mode Precautions Example REC Menu Screen Operation Advanced SettingsUsing On-screen Menus Quality Tab REC Menu Operations in This ManualREC REC Mode Settings REC Selecting a Focus Mode FocusVideos Photo Super Macro Focusing. If you do not perform any operation for Using Focus Lock 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 Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF Area REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area SpotMulti 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 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 a Video Viewing Photos and VideosViewing Snapshots Zooming an On-screen Image Displaying the Photo MenuPlay mode, slide the zoom controller Towards Example Play Panel Operation Using the Play PanelOther Playback Functions Play 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 the Camera to a Printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterTo set up the camera before connecting 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 Digital Print Order Format Dpof Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos 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 Minimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Playing VideoTo view photos you copied to your computer Video Playback Precautions Your Macintosh 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 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 Specify the display language you want Specifying the Date FormatSpecifying the Display Language Language 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 Storage Precautions Battery PrecautionsPrecautions during Use 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