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Introduction ...1 Chapter 2 - Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started ...3 Camera Parts ...3 Setting Up Your Camera ...5 Attaching the Wrist Strap and Lens Cover Leash ...5 Installing the Batteries ...7 Installing the Main Batteries ...7 Installing a New Coin ... 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 - Getting Started ...3 Camera Parts ...3 Setting Up Your Camera ...5 Attaching the Wrist Strap and Lens Cover Leash ...5 Installing the Batteries ...7 Installing the Main Batteries ...7 Installing a New Coin ... 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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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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... 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 Sharing and Printing Photos ...93 Connecting the Camera to Your PC ...93 System Requirements ...94 Installing the Software...
... 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 Sharing and Printing Photos ...93 Connecting the Camera to Your PC ...93 System Requirements ...94 Installing the Software...
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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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... photos. How to view photos using Review mode, Play mode, or your television, and how to set up your HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. Introduction This 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...
... photos. How to view photos using Review mode, Play mode, or your television, and how to set up your HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. Introduction This 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...
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HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 2 6 A B Glossary Troubleshooting and Maintenance Solutions to problems, where to find help using the Internet, the software Help, or HP Customer Care, and how to clean the camera. Glossary of the Limited Warranty. Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Information Battery and AC power adapter safety, how the camera complies with U.S. and Canadian regulations, and...
HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 2 6 A B Glossary Troubleshooting and Maintenance Solutions to problems, where to find help using the Internet, the software Help, or HP Customer Care, and how to clean the camera. Glossary of the Limited Warranty. Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Information Battery and AC power adapter safety, how the camera complies with U.S. and Canadian regulations, and...
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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. To view a glossary of the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. Status LCD Shutter button On/off , and using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the...
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. To view a glossary of the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. Status LCD Shutter button On/off , and using an AC power adapter, installing the memory card, setting the date and time, changing the...
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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 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. 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 The wrist strap and lens cover leash has three loops: 1.
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. 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 The wrist strap and lens cover leash has three loops: 1.
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... 4. Pull the lens cover through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. Remove the lens cover from the camera. 2. Replace the lens cover on the camera. Using the wrist strap and lens cover leash included in the lens cover. 3. To attach the lens cover leash:... 1. You might need to use a pencil to pull the end of the loop through the camera attachment. Thread the long, thin loop through the hole in the box with your camera, thread the short loop through . 2. To attach the wrist strap: 1. Setting Up Your Camera 3 4 2 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 6
... 4. Pull the lens cover through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. Remove the lens cover from the camera. 2. Replace the lens cover on the camera. Using the wrist strap and lens cover leash included in the lens cover. 3. To attach the lens cover leash:... 1. You might need to use a pencil to pull the end of the loop through the camera attachment. Thread the long, thin loop through the hole in the box with your camera, thread the short loop through . 2. To attach the wrist strap: 1. Setting Up Your Camera 3 4 2 HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 6
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Setting Up Your Camera Installing the Batteries The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera uses three AA NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. Replace all three batteries at the same time. To install the main batteries: 1. Open the main ...inside the battery compartment). 4. Close the main battery compartment door. Always follow instructions on the battery package when handling or disposing of the word OPEN. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 7 Main battery compartment door 3. It also uses a coin battery for retaining the date and time information. The...
Setting Up Your Camera Installing the Batteries The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera uses three AA NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. Replace all three batteries at the same time. To install the main batteries: 1. Open the main ...inside the battery compartment). 4. Close the main battery compartment door. Always follow instructions on the battery package when handling or disposing of the word OPEN. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 7 Main battery compartment door 3. It also uses a coin battery for retaining the date and time information. The...
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... battery package when handling or disposing of a coin in the groove and turning it counter-clockwise until it stops. 3. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 8 Setting Up Your Camera Installing a New Coin Battery When you buy the camera, a coin battery is off. 2. Remove the coin battery compartment cover by placing the edge of batteries. Make sure...
... battery package when handling or disposing of a coin in the groove and turning it counter-clockwise until it stops. 3. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 8 Setting Up Your Camera Installing a New Coin Battery When you buy the camera, a coin battery is off. 2. Remove the coin battery compartment cover by placing the edge of batteries. Make sure...
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.... • The number of battery charge: fully charged, partially charged, and empty. To preserve battery life: • When using the camera with the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. • Limit your local camera or electronics store. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 9 These include: • How often and how long you use the color LCD. • How often you use with...
.... • The number of battery charge: fully charged, partially charged, and empty. To preserve battery life: • When using the camera with the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. • Limit your local camera or electronics store. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 9 These include: • How often and how long you use the color LCD. • How often you use with...
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... . 3. Press the color LCD on/off button to turn the color LCD on and turn the camera mode dial to Rec. The coin battery icon appears on . 4. If you first turn on the camera, the camera beeps 5 times, the empty battery icon flashes on . To check the coin battery level: 1.... LCD On/off button Note: If the batteries are low when you do not see the camera status. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 10 Coin battery icon indicates low charge or no coin battery installed in the camera. 5. Press the Status button (right soft key) to see the overlay bars, press the...
... . 3. Press the color LCD on/off button to turn the color LCD on and turn the camera mode dial to Rec. The coin battery icon appears on . 4. If you first turn on the camera, the camera beeps 5 times, the empty battery icon flashes on . To check the coin battery level: 1.... LCD On/off button Note: If the batteries are low when you do not see the camera status. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 10 Coin battery icon indicates low charge or no coin battery installed in the camera. 5. Press the Status button (right soft key) to see the overlay bars, press the...
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... been drained and charged four times. 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. Installing the... Memory Card The "film" used in the camera package. Once the batteries are charged when you need them, we ...
... been drained and charged four times. 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. Installing the... Memory Card The "film" used in the camera package. Once the batteries are charged when you need them, we ...
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... memory card door, you remove a memory card from the camera, make sure the memory card access light is placed into the camera until it stops. 5. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 12 Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first. 4. Setting Up Your Camera 2. Insert the new memory card so that the front of...
... memory card door, you remove a memory card from the camera, make sure the memory card access light is placed into the camera until it stops. 5. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 12 Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first. 4. Setting Up Your Camera 2. Insert the new memory card so that the front of...
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... 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...
... 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...