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... Level ...9 Charging the Batteries ...11 Installing the Memory Card ...11 Checking the Memory Card Status ...13 Formatting a Memory Card ...14 Camera Basics ...15 Turning the Camera On and Off ...15 Sleep Mode ...16 Using the Camera Modes ...17 Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light ...18 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide i Introduction ...1 Chapter 2 - Table of Contents Chapter 1 -
... Level ...9 Charging the Batteries ...11 Installing the Memory Card ...11 Checking the Memory Card Status ...13 Formatting a Memory Card ...14 Camera Basics ...15 Turning the Camera On and Off ...15 Sleep Mode ...16 Using the Camera Modes ...17 Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light ...18 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide i Introduction ...1 Chapter 2 - Table of Contents Chapter 1 -
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Taking Photos ...30 Overview ...30 Taking a Photo ...30 Checking the Camera Status ...32 Using the Status LCD ...32 Using the Color LCD ...33 Taking Still, Burst and Timelapse Photos ...35 Taking Still Photos ...35 Taking Burst Photos ...36 Taking Timelapse Photos ...38 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide ii Table of Contents Using the Color LCD ...19 Overlay Bars ...21 Soft Keys ...23 Using the Camera Menus ...23 Setting the Date and Time ...24 Changing the Language ...27 Changing the Camera's Name ...28 Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended) ...29 Chapter 3 -
Taking Photos ...30 Overview ...30 Taking a Photo ...30 Checking the Camera Status ...32 Using the Status LCD ...32 Using the Color LCD ...33 Taking Still, Burst and Timelapse Photos ...35 Taking Still Photos ...35 Taking Burst Photos ...36 Taking Timelapse Photos ...38 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide ii Table of Contents Using the Color LCD ...19 Overlay Bars ...21 Soft Keys ...23 Using the Camera Menus ...23 Setting the Date and Time ...24 Changing the Language ...27 Changing the Camera's Name ...28 Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended) ...29 Chapter 3 -
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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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... Mode ...84 Viewing Single Photos ...84 Zooming In on Your Photos ...85 Viewing Burst, Timelapse, and Grouped Photos ...86 Creating a Slideshow ...87 Deleting Photos ...89 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide iv Table of Contents Chapter 4 -
... Mode ...84 Viewing Single Photos ...84 Zooming In on Your Photos ...85 Viewing Burst, Timelapse, and Grouped Photos ...86 Creating a Slideshow ...87 Deleting Photos ...89 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide iv Table of Contents Chapter 4 -
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... ...98 Connecting the Camera to a Television ...91 Viewing Photos on a Television ...92 Chapter 5 - Table of Contents Using Your Television ...90 Selecting the Video Output Format ...90 Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh ...101 System Requirements ...101 Installing the Software ...101 Connecting the Camera ...102 Downloading Photos ...103 Printing Photos ...105 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide v
... ...98 Connecting the Camera to a Television ...91 Viewing Photos on a Television ...92 Chapter 5 - Table of Contents Using Your Television ...90 Selecting the Video Output Format ...90 Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh ...101 System Requirements ...101 Installing the Software ...101 Connecting the Camera ...102 Downloading Photos ...103 Printing Photos ...105 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide v
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Table of Contents Printing Photos Without a Computer ...106 Using a Card Reader ...106 Using a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File ...107 JetSending Photos ...109 Transmitting Photos Between Two Cameras ...112 Using Digita Scripts ...114 Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...115 Problems and Solutions ...115 Getting Assistance ...116 HP PhotoSmart on the Internet ...116 Help ...117 Contacting HP Customer Care ...117 HP Customer Care Online ...117 HP Customer Care by Phone ...118 Maintenance ...118 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide vi
Table of Contents Printing Photos Without a Computer ...106 Using a Card Reader ...106 Using a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File ...107 JetSending Photos ...109 Transmitting Photos Between Two Cameras ...112 Using Digita Scripts ...114 Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...115 Problems and Solutions ...115 Getting Assistance ...116 HP PhotoSmart on the Internet ...116 Help ...117 Contacting HP Customer Care ...117 HP Customer Care Online ...117 HP Customer Care by Phone ...118 Maintenance ...118 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide vi
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... (Rev) Mode ...127 Play Mode ...128 Icons ...129 Color LCD ...129 Categories ...132 Status LCD ...133 Error Messages ...134 Color LCD ...134 Status LCD ...134 Camera Specifications ...135 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide vii Table of Contents Appendix A -
... (Rev) Mode ...127 Play Mode ...128 Icons ...129 Color LCD ...129 Categories ...132 Status LCD ...133 Error Messages ...134 Color LCD ...134 Status LCD ...134 Camera Specifications ...135 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide vii Table of Contents Appendix A -
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...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. How to send photos to use this guide. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 1 How to take Still, Burst and... Timelapse photos, check the camera status, and adjust the camera settings. The guide is divided into the following ...
...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. How to send photos to use this guide. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 1 How to take Still, Burst and... Timelapse photos, check the camera status, and adjust the camera settings. The guide is divided into the following ...
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HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 2 Glossary of the Limited Warranty. Reference Color LCD menu structures for Record, Review and Play modes, icons used on the color and status LCDs, error messages displayed on the color and status LCDs, and camera specifications. 6 A B Glossary Troubleshooting and Maintenance Solutions to problems, where to find help using the...
HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 2 Glossary of the Limited Warranty. Reference Color LCD menu structures for Record, Review and Play modes, icons used on the color and status LCDs, error messages displayed on the color and status LCDs, and camera specifications. 6 A B Glossary Troubleshooting and Maintenance Solutions to problems, where to find help using the...
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... 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 Getting Started This chapter shows you how to set up your new HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera, including installing the batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting...
... 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 Getting Started This chapter shows you how to set up your new HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera, including installing the batteries, using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting...
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Camera Parts Self-timer light Infrared sensors Flash Automatic flash sensor Automatic focus and exposure sensors Lens Front Side Serial/USB computer connection Video Out AC power adapter connection Viewfinder indicator light Viewfinder Eye Start sensors Menu button Overlay button Zoom control Color LCD 4-way arrow button Color LCD on/off button Soft keys Memory card door latch Back Wrist strap attachment Memory card door HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 4
Camera Parts Self-timer light Infrared sensors Flash Automatic flash sensor Automatic focus and exposure sensors Lens Front Side Serial/USB computer connection Video Out AC power adapter connection Viewfinder indicator light Viewfinder Eye Start sensors Menu button Overlay button Zoom control Color LCD 4-way arrow button Color LCD on/off button Soft keys Memory card door latch Back Wrist strap attachment Memory card door HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 4
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A short loop to attach to the lens cover. 3. The main wrist strap loop. 2 1 3 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 5 A long thin loop to attach to the camera. 2. Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera Attaching the Wrist Strap and Lens Cover Leash The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera comes with a wrist strap and lens cover leash. The wrist strap and lens cover leash has three loops: 1.
A short loop to attach to the lens cover. 3. The main wrist strap loop. 2 1 3 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 5 A long thin loop to attach to the camera. 2. Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera Attaching the Wrist Strap and Lens Cover Leash The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera comes with a wrist strap and lens cover leash. The wrist strap and lens cover leash has three loops: 1.
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... the strap and the lens cover leash through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. 4. Remove the lens cover from the camera. 2. Setting Up Your Camera 3 4 2 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 6 Pull the lens cover through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. You might need to use a pencil to pull the...
... the strap and the lens cover leash through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. 4. Remove the lens cover from the camera. 2. Setting Up Your Camera 3 4 2 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 6 Pull the lens cover through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. You might need to use a pencil to pull the...
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...batteries. Always follow instructions on the battery package when handling or disposing of the word OPEN. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Do not replace the batteries individually. Close the main battery compartment door. Main battery ... retaining the date and time information. The camera comes with a coin battery (already installed), three NiMH batteries, and an NiMH battery charger. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 7 Setting Up Your Camera Installing the Batteries The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera uses three AA NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride...
...batteries. Always follow instructions on the battery package when handling or disposing of the word OPEN. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Do not replace the batteries individually. Close the main battery compartment door. Main battery ... retaining the date and time information. The camera comes with a coin battery (already installed), three NiMH batteries, and an NiMH battery charger. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 7 Setting Up Your Camera Installing the Batteries The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera uses three AA NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride...
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Replace the coin battery compartment cover and turn it clockwise until it stops. Setting Up Your Camera Installing a New Coin Battery When you need to install a new coin battery. Remove the coin battery compartment cover by placing the edge.... 3. To install a coin battery: 1. Follow these directions if you buy the camera, a coin battery is off. 2. Caution: Use only a CR2025 or equivalent 3 volt coin battery. Make sure the camera power is already installed. Insert the coin battery, so you see the positive (+) side facing up. 4. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 8
Replace the coin battery compartment cover and turn it clockwise until it stops. Setting Up Your Camera Installing a New Coin Battery When you need to install a new coin battery. Remove the coin battery compartment cover by placing the edge.... 3. To install a coin battery: 1. Follow these directions if you buy the camera, a coin battery is off. 2. Caution: Use only a CR2025 or equivalent 3 volt coin battery. Make sure the camera power is already installed. Insert the coin battery, so you see the positive (+) side facing up. 4. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 8
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... (operating the camera at www.hpshopping.com, or from your use of time (such as several factors. These include: • How often and how long you use the color LCD. • How often you use with the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. • Limit your local camera or electronics store.... To preserve battery life: • When using the camera with a computer or television or when using the color LCD for extended periods of...
... (operating the camera at www.hpshopping.com, or from your use of time (such as several factors. These include: • How often and how long you use the color LCD. • How often you use with the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. • Limit your local camera or electronics store.... To preserve battery life: • When using the camera with a computer or television or when using the color LCD for extended periods of...
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... the Status button (right soft key) to see the overlay bars, press the Overlay button to turn them on and turn the camera mode dial to Rec. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 10 Press the Exit button (right soft key) to exit the Status screen. Press the color LCD on/off button ...to turn the color LCD on the status LCD, the lens retracts, and the status LCD goes blank as the camera turns itself off....
... the Status button (right soft key) to see the overlay bars, press the Overlay button to turn them on and turn the camera mode dial to Rec. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 10 Press the Exit button (right soft key) to exit the Status screen. Press the color LCD on/off button ...to turn the color LCD on the status LCD, the lens retracts, and the status LCD goes blank as the camera turns itself off....
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...are charged when you need them, we recommend charging them from the charger. Memory card door latch HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 11 Setting Up Your Camera Charging the Batteries To make sure your NiMH batteries are fully charged, remove them overnight using the battery... charger included in the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera is a removable, reusable CompactFlash memory card. Note: The batteries reach optimum charge ...
...are charged when you need them, we recommend charging them from the charger. Memory card door latch HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 11 Setting Up Your Camera Charging the Batteries To make sure your NiMH batteries are fully charged, remove them overnight using the battery... charger included in the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera is a removable, reusable CompactFlash memory card. Note: The batteries reach optimum charge ...
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Close the memory card door. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 12 If you are removing an existing card: Caution: Before you may not have inserted the memory card correctly. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first. 4. Setting Up Your Camera 2. Memory card access light Memory card release ...the slot. • Remove the card. Insert the new memory card so that the front of the card faces the front of the camera and the edge with pinholes is off (see the picture below). • Press the memory card release button to release the card from the...
Close the memory card door. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 12 If you are removing an existing card: Caution: Before you may not have inserted the memory card correctly. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first. 4. Setting Up Your Camera 2. Memory card access light Memory card release ...the slot. • Remove the card. Insert the new memory card so that the front of the card faces the front of the camera and the edge with pinholes is off (see the picture below). • Press the memory card release button to release the card from the...
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... status of the memory card. Setting Up Your Camera Checking the Memory Card Status The memory card icon 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 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...
... status of the memory card. Setting Up Your Camera Checking the Memory Card Status The memory card icon 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 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...