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... Coin Battery ...8 Checking the Battery 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
... Coin Battery ...8 Checking the Battery 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
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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 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 -
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...guide complements the Basics guide that you received with 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 the camera modes, color LCD and ...use this guide. It describes the camera's advanced features, using Review mode, Play mode, or your television, and how to set up your HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. The guide is divided into the following sections: Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Title Introduction Getting Started Taking Photos Viewing Photos Sharing...
...guide complements the Basics guide that you received with 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 the camera modes, color LCD and ...use this guide. It describes the camera's advanced features, using Review mode, Play mode, or your television, and how to set up your HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. The guide is divided into the following sections: Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Title Introduction Getting Started Taking Photos Viewing Photos Sharing...
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started This chapter shows you how to set up your new HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera, including installing the batteries, using the camera modes, color LCD and menus. Camera Parts The following illustrations show the parts of camera ... 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 Status LCD Shutter button On/off , and using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on page 136....
Chapter 2 - Getting Started This chapter shows you how to set up your new HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera, including installing the batteries, using the camera modes, color LCD and menus. Camera Parts The following illustrations show the parts of camera ... 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 Status LCD Shutter button On/off , and using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the language, turning the camera on page 136....
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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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... "film" used in the camera package. Memory card door latch HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 11 Slide the memory card door latch down to open the memory card door. Note: The batteries reach optimum charge capacity for the first time after they have been drained and... charging them from the charger. To install the memory card: 1. 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...
... "film" used in the camera package. Memory card door latch HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 11 Slide the memory card door latch down to open the memory card door. Note: The batteries reach optimum charge capacity for the first time after they have been drained and... charging them from the charger. To install the memory card: 1. 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...
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Memory card access light Memory card release button Memory card door CompactFlash memory card 3. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first. 4. Tip: If you cannot close the memory card door, you remove a memory card from the slot. • Remove the card. Close the memory card door. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 12 If you are removing...
Memory card access light Memory card release button Memory card door CompactFlash memory card 3. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first. 4. Tip: If you cannot close the memory card door, you remove a memory card from the slot. • Remove the card. Close the memory card door. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 12 If you are removing...
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.../off button 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...
.../off button 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...
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...that you can take more than it in any mode. If the memory card is a conservative estimate, so you might find that the memory card is more photos than half full. Memory card indicator You can be in the camera. The number is not formatted, the... formats the memory card. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 14 Setting Up Your Camera The number of the memory card using the memory card indicator on the color LCD. To format a memory card: 1. Formatting a Memory Card Most CompactFlash memory cards are already formatted when you buy a memory card that you choose ...
...that you can take more than it in any mode. If the memory card is a conservative estimate, so you might find that the memory card is more photos than half full. Memory card indicator You can be in the camera. The number is not formatted, the... formats the memory card. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 14 Setting Up Your Camera The number of the memory card using the memory card indicator on the color LCD. To format a memory card: 1. Formatting a Memory Card Most CompactFlash memory cards are already formatted when you buy a memory card that you choose ...
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...on the camera mode and at different stages in the photography process. 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)... 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 Basics Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light Viewfinder indicator light The indicator light appears to the left ...
...on the camera mode and at different stages in the photography process. 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)... 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 Basics Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light Viewfinder indicator light The indicator light appears to the left ...
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Displays photos stored on the memory Turns off automatically after 30 seconds if the memory card. you are using battery power. To adjust the brightness of battery power. Camera Basics Mode Status Display Rec (Record) Off. you are not using ...after 30 seconds if card using an AC power adapter, you turn the camera mode dial to Rec. LCD Brightness is highlighted. 4. Rev (Review) Turns on Turns off button. No display. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the Edit button (left soft key). 4-way arrow button Soft keys HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's ...
Displays photos stored on the memory Turns off automatically after 30 seconds if the memory card. you are using battery power. To adjust the brightness of battery power. Camera Basics Mode Status Display Rec (Record) Off. you are not using ...after 30 seconds if card using an AC power adapter, you turn the camera mode dial to Rec. LCD Brightness is highlighted. 4. Rev (Review) Turns on Turns off button. No display. Press the Menu button. 3. Press the Edit button (left soft key). 4-way arrow button Soft keys HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's ...
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... a friend both have HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Cameras, you have taken will be labeled Exit in another camera. Turn the camera on your friend's camera with your photos by exchanging memory cards. Camera Basics 6. Changing the Camera's Name The camera's default name is HP C500. A check mark appears...Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll to the Preferences menu, then scroll down to add a space between letters and characters. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 28 Press the Select button (left soft key to toggle between capital letters, lower case letters, numbers,...
... a friend both have HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Cameras, you have taken will be labeled Exit in another camera. Turn the camera on your friend's camera with your photos by exchanging memory cards. Camera Basics 6. Changing the Camera's Name The camera's default name is HP C500. A check mark appears...Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll to the Preferences menu, then scroll down to add a space between letters and characters. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 28 Press the Select button (left soft key to toggle between capital letters, lower case letters, numbers,...
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...flash and photo quality settings, and any camera error messages. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 32 The color LCD shows information such as battery level, number of photos remaining, photo quality, flash status, and memory card status display on the status LCD. Individual icons are discussed ... list of all the icons in Appendix B "Icons" on . Basic camera information such as the number of photos stored on the memory card, the current compression level, resolution setting, and battery status. Overview Checking the Camera Status Use the status LCD and the color LCD to...
...flash and photo quality settings, and any camera error messages. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 32 The color LCD shows information such as battery level, number of photos remaining, photo quality, flash status, and memory card status display on the status LCD. Individual icons are discussed ... list of all the icons in Appendix B "Icons" on . Basic camera information such as the number of photos stored on the memory card, the current compression level, resolution setting, and battery status. Overview Checking the Camera Status Use the status LCD and the color LCD to...
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Press the color LCD on/off button HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 33 To change the camera settings, use the camera menus. Color LCD The color LCD displays the current camera settings and ... appear on the Status screen, depending on the color LCD: 1. Color LCD Soft keys on . 3. See the following sections of photos stored on the memory card, and the compression and resolution settings. Overview Using the Color LCD Use the color LCD on the back of the camera to Rec. 2. Turn the...
Press the color LCD on/off button HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 33 To change the camera settings, use the camera menus. Color LCD The color LCD displays the current camera settings and ... appear on the Status screen, depending on the color LCD: 1. Color LCD Soft keys on . 3. See the following sections of photos stored on the memory card, and the compression and resolution settings. Overview Using the Color LCD Use the color LCD on the back of the camera to Rec. 2. Turn the...
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White Bal The current white balance setting. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 34 Overview Images taken The number of photos stored on the memory card. Digita The camera firmware version number. Compression The current compression level. Resolution The current resolution setting. Memory card inserted Battery status Color LCD Status 4. When you have finished viewing the camera status, press the Exit button (right soft key).
White Bal The current white balance setting. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 34 Overview Images taken The number of photos stored on the memory card. Digita The camera firmware version number. Compression The current compression level. Resolution The current resolution setting. Memory card inserted Battery status Color LCD Status 4. When you have finished viewing the camera status, press the Exit button (right soft key).
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...the lens cover. Number of photos available on the lower overlay bar. The camera is not ready until the Still icon appears on the memory card. Frame your camera settings as needed. See "Adjusting the Camera Settings" on , then press the left of the viewfinder, you see an ...may need to change the flash setting to adjust for details. Still icon 5. To take one photo each time you choose the photo type. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 35 Adjust your subject in the viewfinder, then press and hold the Shutter button 1/2 way down to allow the ...
...the lens cover. Number of photos available on the lower overlay bar. The camera is not ready until the Still icon appears on the memory card. Frame your camera settings as needed. See "Adjusting the Camera Settings" on , then press the left of the viewfinder, you see an ...may need to change the flash setting to adjust for details. Still icon 5. To take one photo each time you choose the photo type. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 35 Adjust your subject in the viewfinder, then press and hold the Shutter button 1/2 way down to allow the ...
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.... You can take up to discard the photo and try again. Note: Burst photos take the photo. Press the color LCD on/off button HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 36 If you cannot use the flash for the beeps, indicating the photo has been taken, before releasing the Shutter button.... 7. The default Burst rate is recommended for details. 3. Turn the camera on the memory card. Status LCD Camera mode dial On/off button to the left of photos available on and turn the color LCD on the memory...
.... You can take up to discard the photo and try again. Note: Burst photos take the photo. Press the color LCD on/off button HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 36 If you cannot use the flash for the beeps, indicating the photo has been taken, before releasing the Shutter button.... 7. The default Burst rate is recommended for details. 3. Turn the camera on the memory card. Status LCD Camera mode dial On/off button to the left of photos available on and turn the color LCD on the memory...
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To solve this problem, insert a new memory card, or try again. If you are taking an action sequence, you choose the photo ...not press either button, the camera automatically saves the photo. If Instant Review is not enough space on the memory card for the amount of the viewfinder, there may not be enough light on the lower overlay bar. If you see... the red Burst icon light to follow your first photo appears briefly on the memory card. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 37 Press the left of photos, not just the first photo. Frame your subject.
To solve this problem, insert a new memory card, or try again. If you are taking an action sequence, you choose the photo ...not press either button, the camera automatically saves the photo. If Instant Review is not enough space on the memory card for the amount of the viewfinder, there may not be enough light on the lower overlay bar. If you see... the red Burst icon light to follow your first photo appears briefly on the memory card. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 37 Press the left of photos, not just the first photo. Frame your subject.
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...subject. If you choose the photo type. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 39 Press the color LCD on/off button to Rec. To solve this number appears. 2. Turn the camera on . Press the left soft key until this problem, insert a new memory card, try a lower photo quality setting or ...upper overlay bar displays "Not enough memory." Timelapse icon If there is not ready until the Timelapse icon appears on the memory card. See "Adjusting the Camera Settings" on the memory card for details. 3. Taking Still, Burst and Timelapse Photos To take the photo.
...subject. If you choose the photo type. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 39 Press the color LCD on/off button to Rec. To solve this number appears. 2. Turn the camera on . Press the left soft key until this problem, insert a new memory card, try a lower photo quality setting or ...upper overlay bar displays "Not enough memory." Timelapse icon If there is not ready until the Timelapse icon appears on the memory card. See "Adjusting the Camera Settings" on the memory card for details. 3. Taking Still, Burst and Timelapse Photos To take the photo.
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... first photo appears briefly on the color LCD. If Instant Review is on and you are using batteries, your first photo appears on the memory card, or press the Delete button (center soft key) to Rec. 2. The color LCD displays the Media Settings menu. 3. an indicator on and turn the camera... Shutter button all the way down to save the series of photos that have been taken and a timer counts down to the left soft key). HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 40 Once the series of photos has been taken and the first photo appears on the color LCD, press the Save...
... first photo appears briefly on the color LCD. If Instant Review is on and you are using batteries, your first photo appears on the memory card, or press the Delete button (center soft key) to Rec. 2. The color LCD displays the Media Settings menu. 3. an indicator on and turn the camera... Shutter button all the way down to save the series of photos that have been taken and a timer counts down to the left soft key). HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 40 Once the series of photos has been taken and the first photo appears on the color LCD, press the Save...