Using Flash, Setting the Focus Mode, To activate Flash | HP s510

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

Contents

S510 Table of Contents About Folder and File Names Safety and Handling Precautions PrefaceAbout this Manual Battery Information Using this Menu Introduction Main FeaturesSystem Requirements For Windows Package Contents Front View Camera ViewsBack View Top View Camera Buttons Bottom ViewLeft/Right View AE/AF Lock Auto Exposure/Auto Focus Navigation Control Attach the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Getting StartedCamera Memory Charging the Battery by USB Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory CardTo remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC card Turning the Power On and Off Initial SettingsModes LCD Monitor Layout Using the LCD monitor Video Record Mode Screen Layout Playback mode display of still images Playback Mode Screen Layout Playback mode of videos Playback mode of audio clips Taking Photos Recording Photos, Videos and Voices To adjust the optical zoom Setting the Zoom ControlTo adjust the digital zoom Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos Setting the Focus Mode Using FlashTo set the Focus mode To activate Flash Icon Description Setting Continuous Shooting My Mode Using the Function MenuAspect Ratio Menu Options Menu bar Icon Pixel Size Printing Size Suggestion Photo Size White Balance EV Compensation Metering Color Mode Art Effect Recording Videos Settings of Recording Videos Video Resolution SizeSetting Wind Cut Setting the Scene Mode Using the Record MenuRecord Menu Use The 4-way Navigation Control to move through the menu Capturing text photos Foliage Capture photos without pressing the Shutter button Using Kids Mode Using Intelligent SceneUsing Sports Mode To activate Intelligent Scene Using Soft Skin mode Using Party ModeUsing Food Mode Using Foliage Mode Photo is set to low quality and VGA 640x480 size only Using Auction Mode Using Smile Capture Mode Using Pre-composition ModeBasically, Pre-composition is a two-step process Using Self Portrait Using Love PortraitUsing D-Lighting Mode Using Voice Recording Setting the AF Area Setting the Self-timerTo set the Self-timer To set AF Area Setting Saturation Setting SharpnessTo set Sharpness To set Saturation Setting Contrast Setting QualityTo set Contrast Setting the Date Stamp Setting the Digital ZoomTo set Digital Zoom To set Date Stamp Setting Grid Line Setting Auto ReviewSetting Stabilizer Enable the Continuous AF under the Record Menu Zoom To set calendar mode To set 9-images modePlayback Viewing in Single Navigation Zooming photos Playing VideosThumbnail icons Set Start/End point Using Video Edit Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause modePlaying Voice Recording Playing Voice Memo Deleting a Photo/Video/Audio Using the Delete ButtonPlayback Menu Delete To delete a photo/video/audio clip To delete a single fileTo delete attached voice memo Slide Show To change slide show settingsProtect To delete all files To protect/unprotect a single file To protect filesTo protect/unprotect multiple files To protect all files Red-eye Correction To activate Red-eye CorrectionSelect Red-eye Correction Voice Memo To activate Color ModeTo record voice memo Select Voice Memo To activate Art Effect To trim a photo Trim Resize Startup ImageTo resize a photo Radial Blur To reset DpofTo set Dpof To set Dpof on a single photo/all photos Setting Sounds Using the Setup MenuSetting Power Save To go to Setup Menu Setting Date & Time Setting LCD SaveSetting Language Setting Display Mode Setting File Numbering Setting TV OutSetting LCD Brightness Reset All Setting Memory Kit Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a PC Connecting the Camera to a Printer To set Printer Settings Setting the Print Mode MenuTo set Print Select To set Print All and Print Index Troubleshooting AppendixAbout Folder and File Names Specifications Dimensions Color ModeArt Effect OSD Language