HP s510 manual Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode, To activate Flash, To set the Focus mode

Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Down button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.

To activate Flash:

•Press the Flash/Down button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Flash/Down button

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

Auto Flash. The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting is needed.

Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the red-eye effect.

Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.

Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed. Forced off. The flash is turned off.

•Flash function is only available in shooting photos but not available in Burst and AEB modes.

Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a photo or a video clip.

To set the Focus mode

•Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor.

Macro/Left button

Your camera supports the five focus modes:

Auto Focus. With AF, the camera will focus on the subject automatically.

Super Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. When Super Macro is set, the focus cannot be adjusted until Super Macro is canceled.

Pan Focus. The focus of this mode is in the maximum Depth of Field (DOF), not designing for close-up photography.

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

Manual Focus. With manual focus, you can adjust the focus distance from 30cm to 100cm by press Up/Down button. Press OK button to lock the focus and exit the adjusting screen.

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