HP s500 Digital Camera - Product Information
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... USB charging capabilities offer added convenience and make taking photos in cramped spaces, as skyscrapers. Package contents • HP s500 digital camera • Wrist strap • 0.8 meter USB cable • Li-ion battery • USB charger • Quick start guide • Installation Software, Arcsoft MediaImpression, and electronic user manual CD-ROM • Warranty document Pick the mode that you to adjust shutter speed, and exposure to three shots together into one single photo. This feature is blinking. When using Panorama stitch...
... USB charging capabilities offer added convenience and make taking photos in cramped spaces, as skyscrapers. Package contents • HP s500 digital camera • Wrist strap • 0.8 meter USB cable • Li-ion battery • USB charger • Quick start guide • Installation Software, Arcsoft MediaImpression, and electronic user manual CD-ROM • Warranty document Pick the mode that you to adjust shutter speed, and exposure to three shots together into one single photo. This feature is blinking. When using Panorama stitch...
HP s500 Digital Camera - Quick Start Guide
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... battery before using the camera. 1. You need to operate the camera when charging. 5 Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB cable as shown. 2. Connect the camera with the USB port of PC directly for charging. • When the battery is charging, the LED indicator lights up. • When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator turns off. • When the battery is incorrectly charged, the LED indicator flashes...
... battery before using the camera. 1. You need to operate the camera when charging. 5 Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB cable as shown. 2. Connect the camera with the USB port of PC directly for charging. • When the battery is charging, the LED indicator lights up. • When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator turns off. • When the battery is incorrectly charged, the LED indicator flashes...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... 3 Specifications 5 Package Contents 6 Getting Started 7 Attaching the Camera Strap 7 Inserting the Battery 7 Charging the Battery by USB 8 Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card 8 Camera Memory 9 Camera Views 10 Camera Buttons 12 Navigation Control 12 Turning the Power On and Off 13 Initial Settings 14 Modes Selector Switch 14 Understanding the LCD Screen 15 LCD Screen Layout 15 Changing the LCD Display 21 Recording Photos, Movies and Voices 22 Taking Photos 22 Recording Videos 23 Using the Stabilizer Feature 24 Setting the Zoom Control 24 Using the Flash Features...
... 3 Specifications 5 Package Contents 6 Getting Started 7 Attaching the Camera Strap 7 Inserting the Battery 7 Charging the Battery by USB 8 Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card 8 Camera Memory 9 Camera Views 10 Camera Buttons 12 Navigation Control 12 Turning the Power On and Off 13 Initial Settings 14 Modes Selector Switch 14 Understanding the LCD Screen 15 LCD Screen Layout 15 Changing the LCD Display 21 Recording Photos, Movies and Voices 22 Taking Photos 22 Recording Videos 23 Using the Stabilizer Feature 24 Setting the Zoom Control 24 Using the Flash Features...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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Using the Function Menu 27 Using the Record Menu 31 Setting the Scene Mode 31 Playback 50 Using the Setup Menu 65 Setting Sounds 65 Setting Power Save 66 Setting LCD Save 66 Setting Date & Time 66 Setting Language 67 Setting File Numbering 67 Setting TV Out 67 Setting LCD Brightness 68 Setting Memory Kit 68 Reset All 69 Making Connections 70 Connecting the Camera to a PC 70 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 72 Setting the Print Mode Menu 72 Appendix 74 About Folder and File Names 74 Troubleshooting 75 Product Support 76 II
Using the Function Menu 27 Using the Record Menu 31 Setting the Scene Mode 31 Playback 50 Using the Setup Menu 65 Setting Sounds 65 Setting Power Save 66 Setting LCD Save 66 Setting Date & Time 66 Setting Language 67 Setting File Numbering 67 Setting TV Out 67 Setting LCD Brightness 68 Setting Memory Kit 68 Reset All 69 Making Connections 70 Connecting the Camera to a PC 70 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 72 Setting the Print Mode Menu 72 Appendix 74 About Folder and File Names 74 Troubleshooting 75 Product Support 76 II
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... the camera before using the camera. Battery Information • Only use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to indicate important message that should be read before installing or removing the battery. • When the camera is normal for the camera body to remove the battery if the camera will be used to clean the product. Using other types of battery or charger may cause the lens to indicate useful information when using the function...
... the camera before using the camera. Battery Information • Only use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to indicate important message that should be read before installing or removing the battery. • When the camera is normal for the camera body to remove the battery if the camera will be used to clean the product. Using other types of battery or charger may cause the lens to indicate useful information when using the function...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... Ratio Auto White Balance (AWB) Compression Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Digital Still Camera (DSC) Dynamic Range Exif/JPEG Exposure Index ISO Speed JPEG OSD Protocol Definitions A simple technique professional photographers use to ensure they do their fixed focus cousins since they properly expose their depth of field. An end-user created object that color temperature. Also known as a memory card or magnetic disk. A numerical value calculated from a camera using binary output...
... Ratio Auto White Balance (AWB) Compression Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Digital Still Camera (DSC) Dynamic Range Exif/JPEG Exposure Index ISO Speed JPEG OSD Protocol Definitions A simple technique professional photographers use to ensure they do their fixed focus cousins since they properly expose their depth of field. An end-user created object that color temperature. Also known as a memory card or magnetic disk. A numerical value calculated from a camera using binary output...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... battery is incorrectly charged, the LED indicator flashes rapidly. 1 • When the camera is connected without the battery, the LED indicator will not Light up. Push the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into a power outlet or with your package is not fully charged. The battery charging time is approximately 2 hours. Open the battery/memory card compartment at most consumer store and online locations. 1. Open the battery/memory card compartment. 3. Carefully pull out the card. 8 Removing the memory card while powered...
... battery is incorrectly charged, the LED indicator flashes rapidly. 1 • When the camera is connected without the battery, the LED indicator will not Light up. Push the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into a power outlet or with your package is not fully charged. The battery charging time is approximately 2 hours. Open the battery/memory card compartment at most consumer store and online locations. 1. Open the battery/memory card compartment. 3. Carefully pull out the card. 8 Removing the memory card while powered...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... magnify image or zoom out to enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails. Configure a wide range of recorded video clips, press to fast forward. 4. Press to Playback mode. 1. Description 1 Face Tracking, Photo Rotation, and up direction 2 Macro/Focus mode selector and left direction 3 Display mode selection and down direction 4 Flash mode and right direction 5 OK Button Button OK Button Flash Mode/ Right Description 1. Further functions of video and audio clips. Press to start /stop recording video or audio clips. In Playback mode, turn the power on...
... magnify image or zoom out to enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails. Configure a wide range of recorded video clips, press to fast forward. 4. Press to Playback mode. 1. Description 1 Face Tracking, Photo Rotation, and up direction 2 Macro/Focus mode selector and left direction 3 Display mode selection and down direction 4 Flash mode and right direction 5 OK Button Button OK Button Flash Mode/ Right Description 1. Further functions of video and audio clips. Press to start /stop recording video or audio clips. In Playback mode, turn the power on...
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...) setting. In Playback Mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each press of the button. To turn the face tracking function on and off . 2. In Playback of recorded video or audio clips, press to Photo or Video mode, the startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. Continue to press to navigate through the display options. 2. During playback of photos, press to change the LCD screen display information. Turning the Power...
...) setting. In Playback Mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each press of the button. To turn the face tracking function on and off . 2. In Playback of recorded video or audio clips, press to Photo or Video mode, the startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. Continue to press to navigate through the display options. 2. During playback of photos, press to change the LCD screen display information. Turning the Power...
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...). Modes Selector Switch This camera has a three mode selector switch. Setting the Language 1. This will save your date and time settings. 3. If necessary, press Menu button to [ ] view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The different modes are set the display language and date & time. The recording of voice memo attached to images is also available in this point, the camera settings are : Photo Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ ] take photos and videos. • If the camera is without battery power...
...). Modes Selector Switch This camera has a three mode selector switch. Setting the Language 1. This will save your date and time settings. 3. If necessary, press Menu button to [ ] view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The different modes are set the display language and date & time. The recording of voice memo attached to images is also available in this point, the camera settings are : Photo Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ ] take photos and videos. • If the camera is without battery power...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... to memory and the video can resume playback. 19 Display the total length of the video clip. Item 1 Playback mode 2 Protect 3 Video clip 4 Button intro 5 File Number 6 Battery 7 Storage media 8 Recording date & time 9 Video Resolution 10 Volume 11 Video length 12 Played time 13 Playing status 14 Capture photo Description Indicates the camera is was recorded. Indicates approximate battery level. Indicates the resolution setting of the video clip at the desired moment using the playback/pause button as shown on the display and press the shutter button...
... to memory and the video can resume playback. 19 Display the total length of the video clip. Item 1 Playback mode 2 Protect 3 Video clip 4 Button intro 5 File Number 6 Battery 7 Storage media 8 Recording date & time 9 Video Resolution 10 Volume 11 Video length 12 Played time 13 Playing status 14 Capture photo Description Indicates the camera is was recorded. Indicates approximate battery level. Indicates the resolution setting of the video clip at the desired moment using the playback/pause button as shown on the display and press the shutter button...
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... file number and total files stored in playback mode. Displays recording information at the time the audio clip was recorded. Indicates played time. Item 1 Playback mode 2 Protect 3 Button intro 4 File no./Total no. 5 Battery 6 Storage media 7 Recording information 8 Volume 9 Audio length 10 Played time 11 Playing status Description Indicates the camera is protected. Indicates file is in the internal memory or SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. Displays playing status. Indicates buttons used during playback. Use the Zoom toggle to increase or decrease playback volume...
... file number and total files stored in playback mode. Displays recording information at the time the audio clip was recorded. Indicates played time. Item 1 Playback mode 2 Protect 3 Button intro 4 File no./Total no. 5 Battery 6 Storage media 7 Recording information 8 Volume 9 Audio length 10 Played time 11 Playing status Description Indicates the camera is protected. Indicates file is in the internal memory or SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. Displays playing status. Indicates buttons used during playback. Use the Zoom toggle to increase or decrease playback volume...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... setup digital zoom. The zoom indicator appears on Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of a tripod can be a useful feature, the more an image is reached. to go through the selection. 3. Enable the Stabilizer in until and return the camera to focus on page 31. 2. Press the OK button to zoom in or zoom out. 2. Activate digital zoom. Turn the Zoom toggle to save and apply changes. To adjusts the digital zoom: 1. Stabilizer on the LCD screen . Use...
... setup digital zoom. The zoom indicator appears on Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of a tripod can be a useful feature, the more an image is reached. to go through the selection. 3. Enable the Stabilizer in until and return the camera to focus on page 31. 2. Press the OK button to zoom in or zoom out. 2. Activate digital zoom. Turn the Zoom toggle to save and apply changes. To adjusts the digital zoom: 1. Stabilizer on the LCD screen . Use...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... in shooting still images but not available in combination with five flash modes: Auto flash is taken. In low light situations, the use a slower shutter speed in Burst and AEB modes. • Do not try to change the flash while turning the zoom button. When taking pictures in the background. This function cannot be Flash button This camera is equipped with the flash. Red-eye reduction. Forced on the LCD screen. This would be required to reduce photo...
... in shooting still images but not available in combination with five flash modes: Auto flash is taken. In low light situations, the use a slower shutter speed in Burst and AEB modes. • Do not try to change the flash while turning the zoom button. When taking pictures in the background. This function cannot be Flash button This camera is equipped with the flash. Red-eye reduction. Forced on the LCD screen. This would be required to reduce photo...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... mode will leave the shutter open longer to get more color accurate results. Icon Item Description Candlelight This feature is set red-eye flash and other parameters to increase saturation for more ambient light from the background. This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture the final photo. Press the shutter button and with each smile, the camera automatically detects and takes the photo to help...
... mode will leave the shutter open longer to get more color accurate results. Icon Item Description Candlelight This feature is set red-eye flash and other parameters to increase saturation for more ambient light from the background. This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture the final photo. Press the shutter button and with each smile, the camera automatically detects and takes the photo to help...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... to take a shot automatically. The frame turns green to indicate focus is needed to seize by Smile Capture Mode: 1. Blink Detection provides an extra assurance when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments. Select from Scene Mode submenu. 2. Select from scene menu. 2. If the camera detects that a subject has blinked, a "Save image or Cancel" option appears on the LCD screen. Press the Shutter button to capture the photo and automatically save the photo, or...
... to take a shot automatically. The frame turns green to indicate focus is needed to seize by Smile Capture Mode: 1. Blink Detection provides an extra assurance when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments. Select from Scene Mode submenu. 2. Select from scene menu. 2. If the camera detects that a subject has blinked, a "Save image or Cancel" option appears on the LCD screen. Press the Shutter button to capture the photo and automatically save the photo, or...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... to switch between aperture and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa. Use the OK button to stop recording. The Voice Recording screen layout is automatically set to off when you can be set Shutter values 1. Displays the shutter value Using Manual Exposure When the camera is only available in the Record Menu. The Self-timer will take photos after a predefined delay. The burst will take consecutive shots. To set in the Burst mode function in Photo mode. The Burst mode setting is displayed on the LCD screen...
... to switch between aperture and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa. Use the OK button to stop recording. The Voice Recording screen layout is automatically set to off when you can be set Shutter values 1. Displays the shutter value Using Manual Exposure When the camera is only available in the Record Menu. The Self-timer will take photos after a predefined delay. The burst will take consecutive shots. To set in the Burst mode function in Photo mode. The Burst mode setting is displayed on the LCD screen...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... setting. Select Transition setting. The image is displayed on the LCD screen, select Delete. 4. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel. Delete only the attached voice memo, not voice clips. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD screen. Select one file to scroll the display. 3. Delete The Delete function allows to delete at the same time. • All. To delete another file, use the through the 55 Select multiple files to remove unwanted files...
... setting. Select Transition setting. The image is displayed on the LCD screen, select Delete. 4. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel. Delete only the attached voice memo, not voice clips. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD screen. Select one file to scroll the display. 3. Delete The Delete function allows to delete at the same time. • All. To delete another file, use the through the 55 Select multiple files to remove unwanted files...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... the Playback 2. Press the OK button to initial default settings. For more information on your memory card. Press the Menu button menu. Reset all images in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. To reset DPOF: 1. DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for printing. 3. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu. 2. A confirmation message appears. 2. Specify the number of copies. Select DPOF. Mark all DPOF settings to save DPOF settings. Available settings...
... the Playback 2. Press the OK button to initial default settings. For more information on your memory card. Press the Menu button menu. Reset all images in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. To reset DPOF: 1. DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for printing. 3. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu. 2. A confirmation message appears. 2. Specify the number of copies. Select DPOF. Mark all DPOF settings to save DPOF settings. Available settings...
HP s500 Digital Camera - User Manual
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... date stamps on captured images. This function is useful in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. Setting Date & Time Use the Date & Time function to conserve battery power. Your camera uses a 24-hour time format. 1. Press any button to resume to apply changes. 66 keys, the numeric 2. When the camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. This function is not available in the following instances: • Recording a movie or audio file • Playing a slideshow/video/audio file • Using the USB connector Setting LCD Save...
... date stamps on captured images. This function is useful in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. Setting Date & Time Use the Date & Time function to conserve battery power. Your camera uses a 24-hour time format. 1. Press any button to resume to apply changes. 66 keys, the numeric 2. When the camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. This function is not available in the following instances: • Recording a movie or audio file • Playing a slideshow/video/audio file • Using the USB connector Setting LCD Save...
