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Table of Contents Adjusting the Camera Settings ...42 Taking Black and White Photos ...42 Changing the Flash Setting ...43 Adjusting the Photo Quality ...45 Using the Zoom ...50 Using Macro Mode ...52 Using the Self-Timer ...53 Setting the Exposure ...56 Setting the White Balance ...58 Using Instant Review ...60 Setting the Eye Start ...62 Setting Hand Held ...62 Setting the Counter Reset ...63 Setting Auto Shutoff ...64 Setting the Beep ...65 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide iii
Table of Contents Adjusting the Camera Settings ...42 Taking Black and White Photos ...42 Changing the Flash Setting ...43 Adjusting the Photo Quality ...45 Using the Zoom ...50 Using Macro Mode ...52 Using the Self-Timer ...53 Setting the Exposure ...56 Setting the White Balance ...58 Using Instant Review ...60 Setting the Eye Start ...62 Setting Hand Held ...62 Setting the Counter Reset ...63 Setting Auto Shutoff ...64 Setting the Beep ...65 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide iii
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...batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on and off, and using the camera modes, color LCD and menus. The guide is divided into the following sections: Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Title Introduction Getting Started Taking Photos Viewing Photos Sharing and Printing Photos Description How to another camera or a printer, or print photos from a PC or Macintosh computer. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 1 How to view photos using a step-by-step approach. How to set up your HP PhotoSmart C500...
...batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on and off, and using the camera modes, color LCD and menus. The guide is divided into the following sections: Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Title Introduction Getting Started Taking Photos Viewing Photos Sharing and Printing Photos Description How to another camera or a printer, or print photos from a PC or Macintosh computer. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 1 How to view photos using a step-by-step approach. How to set up your HP PhotoSmart C500...
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...Camera, including installing the batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on page 136. Camera Parts The following illustrations show the parts of camera parts and terminology, see "Glossary" on and off button Main battery Coin battery compartment door Tripod mount compartment cover Flash button Photo Quality Share button Camera mode dial button Top HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide Bottom 3 Chapter 2 - Status LCD Shutter button On/off , and using the camera modes, color LCD...
...Camera, including installing the batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on page 136. Camera Parts The following illustrations show the parts of camera parts and terminology, see "Glossary" on and off button Main battery Coin battery compartment door Tripod mount compartment cover Flash button Photo Quality Share button Camera mode dial button Top HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide Bottom 3 Chapter 2 - Status LCD Shutter button On/off , and using the camera modes, color LCD...
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... the memory card. If there is not a memory card installed in the camera, the memory card icon has a flashing X over it, the number of photos remaining is 000, and a red light appears to turn the camera on page 33 for more information about the Status menu.) Memory card status Photos remaining Memory card inserted HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 13 The Status menu displays the memory card inserted icon on the color LCD. (See "Using the Color LCD" on . The status LCD displays the memory card status icon and the number of photos remaining...
... the memory card. If there is not a memory card installed in the camera, the memory card icon has a flashing X over it, the number of photos remaining is 000, and a red light appears to turn the camera on page 33 for more information about the Status menu.) Memory card status Photos remaining Memory card inserted HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 13 The Status menu displays the memory card inserted icon on the color LCD. (See "Using the Color LCD" on . The status LCD displays the memory card status icon and the number of photos remaining...
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...• No memory card • Full memory card • Internal memory full (only for burst photos) • Batteries low • Camera error Red (solid) • Flash charging Orange (flashing) • Camera initializing from Sleep mode Orange (solid) • Auto Focus failed or photo underexposure will occur (flash off and insufficient light) • Slow shutter (not enough light or tripod needed) Green (flashing) • Sending a photo via JetSend HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 18 If the flashing light indicates a camera error, a message also displays on the...
...• No memory card • Full memory card • Internal memory full (only for burst photos) • Batteries low • Camera error Red (solid) • Flash charging Orange (flashing) • Camera initializing from Sleep mode Orange (solid) • Auto Focus failed or photo underexposure will occur (flash off and insufficient light) • Slow shutter (not enough light or tripod needed) Green (flashing) • Sending a photo via JetSend HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 18 If the flashing light indicates a camera error, a message also displays on the...
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... HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 20 You can turn the color LCD on automatically. Tip: The color LCD uses a lot of the color LCD: 1. Turn the camera on automatically. LCD Brightness is highlighted. 4. No display unless you are using battery power. Displays photos stored on /off automatically after 30 seconds if the memory card. PC Off. To adjust the brightness of battery power. Rev (Review) Turns on . you turn the color LCD on by pressing the color LCD on the memory Turns off button. No display. Camera Basics Mode Status Display...
... HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 20 You can turn the color LCD on automatically. Tip: The color LCD uses a lot of the color LCD: 1. Turn the camera on automatically. LCD Brightness is highlighted. 4. No display unless you are using battery power. Displays photos stored on /off automatically after 30 seconds if the memory card. PC Off. To adjust the brightness of battery power. Rev (Review) Turns on . you turn the color LCD on by pressing the color LCD on the memory Turns off button. No display. Camera Basics Mode Status Display...
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... on the memory card. The number of photos is a conservative estimate, so you want to use different photo quality settings for Still, Burst and Timelapse photos. • The camera processes photos with Fine or Super-fine diamond photo quality faster than those with lower photo quality. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 45 Adjusting the Camera Settings Adjusting the Photo Quality The photo quality setting determines the photo's resolution and compression. Because of available photos (displayed on again...
... on the memory card. The number of photos is a conservative estimate, so you want to use different photo quality settings for Still, Burst and Timelapse photos. • The camera processes photos with Fine or Super-fine diamond photo quality faster than those with lower photo quality. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 45 Adjusting the Camera Settings Adjusting the Photo Quality The photo quality setting determines the photo's resolution and compression. Because of available photos (displayed on again...
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... camera's color LCD. Turn on the camera's color LCD. Using Your Television Viewing Photos on a Television When the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera is connected to the television (with the camera in Rec mode) and use the television screen to preview photos as you would on page 91 for instructions on the camera to scroll through your television. View your television, and select the video input. See "Connecting the Camera to use the camera menus. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 92 See your television owner's manual...
... camera's color LCD. Turn on the camera's color LCD. Using Your Television Viewing Photos on a Television When the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera is connected to the television (with the camera in Rec mode) and use the television screen to preview photos as you would on page 91 for instructions on the camera to scroll through your television. View your television, and select the video input. See "Connecting the Camera to use the camera menus. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 92 See your television owner's manual...
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... folder. 4. Turn the camera on and turn the camera mode dial to save photo files on your computer. To download photos: 1. Open the HP PhotoSmart C500 folder on page 101 for more information. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 103 Before you can download photos to your computer, you installed the software in a folder other than the default folder, navigate to that you use an AC power adapter when you are downloading photos to your computer's hard drive. See "Installing the Software" on your computer using the USB cable. 2. Connect...
... folder. 4. Turn the camera on and turn the camera mode dial to save photo files on your computer. To download photos: 1. Open the HP PhotoSmart C500 folder on page 101 for more information. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 103 Before you can download photos to your computer, you installed the software in a folder other than the default folder, navigate to that you use an AC power adapter when you are downloading photos to your computer's hard drive. See "Installing the Software" on your computer using the USB cable. 2. Connect...
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... memory card into the card reader. The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera lets you create Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) files to pre-select which photos to print several different photos on the photo, then select Print from the File menu. • If you want to print and how many copies you would use a floppy disk. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 106 Choose the print settings, and then click Print. Using a Card Reader If you have a CompactFlash memory card reader, such as the HP PhotoSmart P1000/P1100 printer...
... memory card into the card reader. The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera lets you create Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) files to pre-select which photos to print several different photos on the photo, then select Print from the File menu. • If you want to print and how many copies you would use a floppy disk. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 106 Choose the print settings, and then click Print. Using a Card Reader If you have a CompactFlash memory card reader, such as the HP PhotoSmart P1000/P1100 printer...
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...photo. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 140 See also "JetSend." You can take , as well as a printer. Connection point on the front of the camera that indicates the self-timer is taken. A light on the bottom of time has elapsed. Resolution Review mode Self-timer Self-timer light Share button Shutter button Status LCD Still photos Timelapse photos Tripod mount The number of pixels that shows the camera's status, including the battery level, memory card status, number of photos remaining, and current photo quality and flash settings. The camera mode used...
...photo. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 140 See also "JetSend." You can take , as well as a printer. Connection point on the front of the camera that indicates the self-timer is taken. A light on the bottom of time has elapsed. Resolution Review mode Self-timer Self-timer light Share button Shutter button Status LCD Still photos Timelapse photos Tripod mount The number of pixels that shows the camera's status, including the battery level, memory card status, number of photos remaining, and current photo quality and flash settings. The camera mode used...
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... charge 10 installing 8 Collapsing burst photos 81 timelapse photos 81 Color LCD adjusting the brightness 20 battery power 20 checking the camera status 33 cleaning 118 icons 129 meaning of status information 34 overlay bars 21 Review mode 69 using 19 Compression photo quality setting 45 Connecting camera to a Macintosh 102 camera to a PC 95 camera to a television 91 Counter reset 63 Customer Care 117 D Date setting 24 using to search for photos 81 Index HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide...
... charge 10 installing 8 Collapsing burst photos 81 timelapse photos 81 Color LCD adjusting the brightness 20 battery power 20 checking the camera status 33 cleaning 118 icons 129 meaning of status information 34 overlay bars 21 Review mode 69 using 19 Compression photo quality setting 45 Connecting camera to a Macintosh 102 camera to a PC 95 camera to a television 91 Counter reset 63 Customer Care 117 D Date setting 24 using to search for photos 81 Index HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide...
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... 80 creating 76 deleting photos 77 opening 79 removing 76 using to a PC 96 DPOF files creating 107 deleting 108 E Error messages 134 Expanding burst photos 80 timelapse photos 80 Exposure 56 Eye Start 62 F Finding photos 81 Flash changing the settings 43 Fluorescent light adjusting white balance for 59 Format setting for the self-timer 55 Deleting photos in Review mode 71 using groups 77 using 51 Downloading photos to a Macintosh 103 photos to organize photos 75 viewing 86 H Hand held 62 Help 117 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide Index 144 See...
... 80 creating 76 deleting photos 77 opening 79 removing 76 using to a PC 96 DPOF files creating 107 deleting 108 E Error messages 134 Expanding burst photos 80 timelapse photos 80 Exposure 56 Eye Start 62 F Finding photos 81 Flash changing the settings 43 Fluorescent light adjusting white balance for 59 Format setting for the self-timer 55 Deleting photos in Review mode 71 using groups 77 using 51 Downloading photos to a Macintosh 103 photos to organize photos 75 viewing 86 H Hand held 62 Help 117 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide Index 144 See...
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P PAL selecting the video output format 90 using to connect to a television 91 when to use this setting 91 PC connecting the camera to 95 downloading photos to 96 installing software 95 printing photos 98 system requirements 94 PC mode color LCD 20 overview 17 Photo Assist menu Exposure 56 White Balance 59 Photo Imaging software warranty 121 Photo quality adjusting the settings 45 Photos black and white 42 categorizing 73 collapsing burst and timelapse 81 deleting grouped 77 deleting in Review mode 71 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide deleting using Play mode 89 downloading to a ...
P PAL selecting the video output format 90 using to connect to a television 91 when to use this setting 91 PC connecting the camera to 95 downloading photos to 96 installing software 95 printing photos 98 system requirements 94 PC mode color LCD 20 overview 17 Photo Assist menu Exposure 56 White Balance 59 Photo Imaging software warranty 121 Photo quality adjusting the settings 45 Photos black and white 42 categorizing 73 collapsing burst and timelapse 81 deleting grouped 77 deleting in Review mode 71 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide deleting using Play mode 89 downloading to a ...
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... Sleep mode overview 16 setting the auto shutoff times 64 using eye start 62 Slide shows creating and playing 87 Small objects using macro mode 52 Soft keys 23 Software accessing help 117 installing on a Macintosh 101 installing on a PC 95 Specifications 135 Spot method for automatic exposure 57 Status checking 32 on the color LCD 33 Status LCD 32 battery icons 9 cleaning 118 flash icons 43 icons 133 Still photos taking 35 using the self-timer 53 Index HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 149
... Sleep mode overview 16 setting the auto shutoff times 64 using eye start 62 Slide shows creating and playing 87 Small objects using macro mode 52 Soft keys 23 Software accessing help 117 installing on a Macintosh 101 installing on a PC 95 Specifications 135 Spot method for automatic exposure 57 Status checking 32 on the color LCD 33 Status LCD 32 battery icons 9 cleaning 118 flash icons 43 icons 133 Still photos taking 35 using the self-timer 53 Index HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 149
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... Technical support 117 Television connecting the camera 91 using NTSC 91 using PAL 91 viewing photos 92 Time setting 24 Timelapse photos changing the settings 40 collapsing 81 expanding 80 how many to take 41 interval 41 not enough memory 39 taking 38 viewing 86 Transmitting photos to another camera 112 Troubleshooting 115 U Unmarking photos 71 V Video output format 90 Viewfinder indicator light 18 Viewing photos burst, timelapse, and grouped 86 using a television 92 using Play mode 84 using Review mode 69 Index HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide...
... Technical support 117 Television connecting the camera 91 using NTSC 91 using PAL 91 viewing photos 92 Time setting 24 Timelapse photos changing the settings 40 collapsing 81 expanding 80 how many to take 41 interval 41 not enough memory 39 taking 38 viewing 86 Transmitting photos to another camera 112 Troubleshooting 115 U Unmarking photos 71 V Video output format 90 Viewfinder indicator light 18 Viewing photos burst, timelapse, and grouped 86 using a television 92 using Play mode 84 using Review mode 69 Index HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide...
HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera Users Guide - Chapter 1 - Introduction
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... Photos Sharing and Printing Photos Description How to another camera or a printer, or print photos from a PC or Macintosh computer. How to mark, categorize, group, protect, and delete photos. Chapter 1 - How to set up your camera, including installing the batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on and off, and using Review mode, Play mode, or your HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 1 How to view photos using the camera modes, color LCD...
... Photos Sharing and Printing Photos Description How to another camera or a printer, or print photos from a PC or Macintosh computer. How to mark, categorize, group, protect, and delete photos. Chapter 1 - How to set up your camera, including installing the batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on and off, and using Review mode, Play mode, or your HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 1 How to view photos using the camera modes, color LCD...
HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera Users Guide - Chapter 2 - Getting Started
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.... Light color Meaning Red (flashing) • Memory card problem • No memory card • Full memory card • Internal memory full (only for burst photos) • Batteries low • Camera error Red (solid) • Flash charging Orange (flashing) • Camera initializing from Sleep mode Orange (solid) • Auto Focus failed or photo underexposure will occur (flash off and insufficient light) • Slow shutter (not enough light or tripod needed) Green (flashing) • Sending a photo via JetSend HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 18 Camera...
.... Light color Meaning Red (flashing) • Memory card problem • No memory card • Full memory card • Internal memory full (only for burst photos) • Batteries low • Camera error Red (solid) • Flash charging Orange (flashing) • Camera initializing from Sleep mode Orange (solid) • Auto Focus failed or photo underexposure will occur (flash off and insufficient light) • Slow shutter (not enough light or tripod needed) Green (flashing) • Sending a photo via JetSend HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 18 Camera...
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... transferring photos from the camera's memory card to your computer. Note: If you installed the software in a folder other than the default folder, navigate to your computer using the USB cable. 2. Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh Downloading Photos Downloading is recommended that folder. 4. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 103 Open the HP PhotoSmart C500 folder on page 106 for details. Connect the camera to that you use an AC power adapter when you are downloading photos to your computer. See "Installing the Software" on your Macintosh. To download...
... transferring photos from the camera's memory card to your computer. Note: If you installed the software in a folder other than the default folder, navigate to your computer using the USB cable. 2. Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh Downloading Photos Downloading is recommended that folder. 4. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 103 Open the HP PhotoSmart C500 folder on page 106 for details. Connect the camera to that you use an AC power adapter when you are downloading photos to your computer. See "Installing the Software" on your Macintosh. To download...
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... print a full-sized photo, double-click on the photo, then select Print from the File menu. • If you can view and save photo files on an album page, select Print Album from the memory card. Using a Card Reader If you have a CompactFlash memory card reader, such as you would use the memory card just as the SanDisk ImageMate (available at www.hpshopping.com) you can print your printer's documentation for details. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 106 Print...
... print a full-sized photo, double-click on the photo, then select Print from the File menu. • If you can view and save photo files on an album page, select Print Album from the memory card. Using a Card Reader If you have a CompactFlash memory card reader, such as you would use the memory card just as the SanDisk ImageMate (available at www.hpshopping.com) you can print your printer's documentation for details. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 106 Print...