t500 Digital Camcorder User’s Manual
Contents Preface......................................................................................... 1 Photography Terms and Definitions............................................. 4 1. Getting to Know Your Camera.................................................. 5 1.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................5 1.2 Accessories........................................................................................
7.1 Installing Bundled Software...............................................................................................31 7.2 Transferring Photos or Videos to a Computer......................................................................31 8. Uploading Files to Internet.................................................... 32 9. Troubleshooting..................................................................... 36 10. Getting Help.....................................................................
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camcorder. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. For the latest revision, please visit www.hp.com/support. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Safety and Handling Precautions General precautions • Do not try to disassemble the product by yourself. This may damage the product or cause electric shock. • Keep the Digital Camcorder away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories. • Stop using the Digital Camcorder if any kind of liquid or foreign object enters the Digital Camcorder. Should this occur, power off the Digital Camcorder and contact your dealer for help.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 45°C (113°F) such as in direct sunlight. • Do not incinerate or dispose of in a fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using the appropriate device for this battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Replace the battery with the specified type only. Lithium-ion Battery Warning Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Photography Terms and Definitions Terms Definitions Auto Focus (AF) Auto focus refers to a camera lens’ ability to adjust its configuration in order to focus properly on a subject regardless of whether it is near or far from the camera. Auto focus lenses generally provide vastly superior image quality than do their fixed focus cousins since they do not have to rely on their depth of field. Also known as: “AF”, “auto-focus”.
1. Getting to Know Your Camera 1.1 Overview The camera with 5 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 videos. By way of using H.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 16 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose images and examine them easily. The camera features 3” (16:9) LCD touch panel which is an ideal platform for you to operate your camera. The menu options are accessible with your finger.
Front View Tele/Wide Toggle Photo Button Microphone LCD Touch Panel Flash Lens Self-timer LED Rear View Playback LED Indicator Record LED Indicator TV Port Video Button HDMI Port Mini USB 2.
Side View Power Button Playback Button Pause Button Speaker Digital Light Button Stabilization Button Bottom View Battery/SD card Cover Tripod Socket 7
2. Getting Started 2.1 Loading the Battery Before using the camera, users must load the Lithium-ion rechargeable battery included within the package. 1. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). 2. Close the battery cover firmly. Note If the camcorder does not power up, make sure that it is orientated properly. 2.2 Charge your battery It is recommended that the AC adaptor and USB cable included with the camcorder be used for the initial charge.
2.4 Turning the Digital Camcorder On To power on the camera: 1. Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically. 2. Or press [Power Button] for one second. 2.5 Configuring the Initial Date and Time Setup The time setting screen appears to allow you to setup date and time: Operation Display Screen 1. Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM to set. 2. Adjust the numeric value by touching / 3. Touch the [OK] icon to validate the setting. 4. Touch the Exit icon ( ) to exit. 2.
3. Enjoying the Record Mode 3.1 Button Function Video Button: 1. Press to take video. 2. To stop recording, press it again. Photo Button: 1. Press to take photo. 2. When recording video, press to capture the image. Tele Button: 1. Zoom In. Wide Button 1. Zoom out. Power Button: 1. Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camera. Playback Button: 1. Switch between Record / Playback Mode. 2. For quick review, press it after recording. Pause Button: 1. Press to pause the recording. 2.
3.2 LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when videos and photos are recorded: Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) (1) Slow Motion (Record video at 432x240(QVGA) resolution.
(7) SD Card Inserted Flash Auto (Photo Recording Only) (8) Red Eye Reduction (Photo Recording Only) Flash Off (9) Digital Light On (10) Stabilization Pre-Record Mode (11) Time Lapse (12) Macro Focusing On Daylight (13) Fluorescent Tungsten Scene Skin Night (14) Backlight Black/White Classic Negative (15) Date Printing On Battery: full power Battery: medium power (16) Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode (17) Motion Detection (18) Zoom meter: 1X~230X (23X Optical zoom an
Note • Stabilization, Time Lapse, and Slow Motion functions can not be used simultaneously. • Stabilization and Night Mode functions can not be used simultaneously. • Pre-Record, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, and Time Lapse functions can not be used simultaneously. 3.3 Video Recording • Press [Video Button] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor ( ). To stop recording, press it again.
3.6 Using Digital Light Function The setting allows you to extend the brightness of the objects that are dark or in the shadow. It can extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense, so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. To use the Digital Light function: 1. Press [Digital Light Button] in Record Mode. The Digital Light icon( monitor. ) appears on the LCD 2. Press [Video Button] to start recording or press [Photo button] to take photo. 3.
3.9 Options for Record Menu Video • • • • • Resolution Pre-record Motion Detect Slow Motion Time Lapse Photo • • • • Resolution Flash ISO Self-Timer Effect Setting* • Scene • Sound • WB(White Balance) • TV • Macro Mode • Language • Time Setting • Date Printing • Format • Default Setting * Please refer to Section 5 for the detailed information about [Setting]. 3.10 Operations for Record Mode Operation Display Screen 1. Touch on the screen in Record Mode.
3.11 Video Operation Display Screen 1. Touch on the screen in live view mode. The options menu will be displayed on the screen. 2. Touch the [ ] icon on the screen. The video submenu will be displayed. 3. The Video submenu contains 5 options-- Resolution, Pre-record, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, and Time Lapse --for you to adjust the camera settings. 3.11.1 Video Resolution Four resolution settings are available. • FHD (1080p 30):Record videos at 1920x1080p 30 fps resolution.
3.11.3 Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camera detects a movement. Operation 1. In the Video submenu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select [On] or [Off] ( ). 3. Touch the Exit icon ( ) to exit. 4. Camera will start to record video automatically if it detects a movement. It will stop recording approximately 3 seconds after motion is no longer detected. Note • Enabling the Motion Detect function will reduce battery life.
3.12 Photo Operation Display Screen 1. Touch on the screen in live view mode. The options menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the [ ] icon on the screen. The photo submenu will be displayed. 3. The Photo submenu contains 4 options-- Resolution, Flash, ISO, and Self-Timer --for you to adjust the camera settings. 3.12.1 Photo Resolution Three resolution settings are available. • 16MP:Shoot photo at 4608 x 3456, 16MP quality. • 5MP:Shoot photo at 2592 x 1944, 5MP quality.
3.12.3 ISO The camera adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Four manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600/3200/6400). It is recommended you leave the setting to Auto. Manually selecting the ISO setting may help compensate for low light situations or subjects in rapid motion. The higher the ISO value, the lighter (also “grainer”) the final photo will be. Operation 1. In the Photo submenu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2.
3.13.1 Scene You can select the mode according to the scene condition. • Auto ( ): Shoot without any special effect on the image. This is the default setting. • Skin ( ): Shoot with an effect that softens skin tones. • Night ( ): Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. • Backlight ( ): Take shots when bright light is behind the subject. This may help lighten subject faces. • Black/White ( • Classic ( ): The image is converted to black-and-white.
3.13.3 Macro Mode Select Macro mode to record close-up video and photos. Operation 1. In the Effect submenu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select [On] or [Off] ( 3. Touch the Exit icon ( ). ) to exit. Note Turning power off then on will reset the Macro mode to the default setting of OFF. 4. Enjoying the Playback Mode 4.1 Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Video Button: 1. Press to switch from playback mode to live view mode.
4.2 LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Video Playback Mode Photo Playback Mode Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) (1) Slow Motion (432x240(QVGA)) Photo Resolution 16MP 5MP 3MP Dual Record (The image resolution captured during videos recording is the same as the video resolution.) Video playback time counter. (2) (3) 0003/0005 Current number/ Total number of photo/video.
Video play (7) Video pause (8) Video fast forward (9) Next video/photo (10) Delete Slideshow (11) Slideshow stop (12) Magnification Indicator 4.3 Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation 1. Press [Playback Button] or touch switch to the Playback mode. Display Screen on the screen to 2. Touch to select the specific option. 3. Touch ( ) to back to Record Mode.
4.4 Video Playback Mode Operation Display Screen 1. In the Video Playback mode, touch / to play or pause the videos. 2. Sweep to the right or touch to go to the previous video; sweep to the left or touch to go to the next video. 3. While playing videos, touch / to fast rewind/ forward. 4. Touch to increase the volume; touch to reduce the volume. 5. Touch ( ) to exit. Note • When the LCD is idle for a few seconds, the playback function icons will disappear automatically.
4.5 Photo Playback Operation Display Screen 1. In the Photo Playback mode, sweep to the right or touch to go to the previous photo; sweep to the left or touch to go to the next photo. 2. While the photo is selected, move the tele/wide toggle to the “T” position to magnify. (The magnification Indicator appears on the screen) 3. To navigate the magnified photo, press on the screen and move as well. (The inner Magnification Indicator turns red) 4.
5. Setting Your Camera 5.1 Setting Menu Operation Display Screen 1. Touch on the screen in Live view mode. The options menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the [ ] icon on the screen. The settings submenu will be displayed. 3. The Setting submenu contains 7 options for configuring your camera setup. They are Sound (operation sound), TV, Language, Time Setting, Date Printing, Format, and Default Setting. 5.1.1 Sound Enable or disable the keypad tone and the operation sound. Operation 1.
5.1.3 Language Use this option to select the language of the user interface. Operation 1. In the Setting menu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select the desired option. 3. Touch the Exit icon ( ) to exit. 5.1.4 Time Setting Operation Display Screen 1. In the Setting menu, touch the [ ] icon on the screen to enter the time setting screen. 2. Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM to set. 3. Adjust the numeric value by touching / 4.
5.1.6 Format Use this function to format the internal or external (when a SD/SDHC memory card is inserted) memory. Please note that once a format has been selected, ALL video and photos will be PERMANETLY erased and CANNOT be restored. Be sure to save any desired video and photos to another location such as a PC/laptop before formatting. Operation 1. In the Setting menu, touch the [ screen. Display Screen ] icon on the 2. Touch to select [Yes] or [No] ( ). (Touch [Yes] to enter the confirmation screen.
The following table indicates the camera’s default settings Setting Resolution Default Factory Setting FHD (1080p 30) for Video 5MP for Photo Stabilization Off Motion Detection Off Slow Motion Off Time Lapse Off Self-Timer Off ISO Auto Scene Auto White Balance Auto Flash Off Sound On TV Depends on shipping area Language Depends on shipping area Date Printing Off Volume Level 6 29
6. Viewing Photos and Videos on TV 6.1 Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV 1. Connect the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a HDMI compatible television. 3. Set the video input source of your TV to the appropriate HDMI input. 4. The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on HDTV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor. Review the Playback section of this manual for additional details. (16:9) 6.
7. Viewing Video & Photo on PC 7.1 Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web sites easily. • Adobe Reader is a popular program that you need to have installed to read the User’s Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer.
8. Uploading Files to Internet The built-in Internet Direct application offers you an easy way to upload your files to Internet instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the web site. To upload files to Internet: 1. Connect the camera to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. 2. After making a USB connection, the AutoPlay window should appear. (It may be different based on OS recognition.
If the AutoPlay window does not appear. Please click [My Computer]-->[DVAP]-->[DVAP.exe] to execute the application.) 3. The main screen appears automatically on the desktop. (To view the recorded clips on Internet Direct, it is necessary to install ArcSoft MediaImpression first. ) 4. On the thumbnail screen, click on the up/down icon to change the pages. Click on the file(s) you want to upload.
5. Click on “ UPLOAD” to start uploading. 6. Click on “ CANCEL” to stop uploading. To playback the video file: 1. Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen. 2. Click on the Play/Pause icon thumbnail preview screen. to play/pause.
To setup your account information for the website: 1. Click on to go to the setup screen. 2. Fill in your account information in the blanks. Then click on “Save”. (If you do not have an account, please sign up on the website first.
9. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. The flash is not working. The battery power is low. The camera is in DC power mode. In flash auto mode, camera flash fires ONLY when necessary (in dark setting as example). 2. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. The “!” means the SD card is low speed or contains incompatible content.
10. Getting Help Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camcorder requires service within the warranty period, please contact the original point of purchase or an authorized HP reseller in your country. If service is not available at those locations, please contact an HP Branded Product warranty agent from the support contact list provided below.
Contact/phone Support: Country Language Number Europe Region (EMEA) België Nederlandsk/ Deutsch + 32 2700 1724 Deutschland Deutsch + 49 6950073896 España Español + 34 914533458 France Français + 33 171230454 Ireland English + 353 1850882016 Italia Italiano + 39 269682189 Nederland Nederlandsk + 31 202015093 Schweiz Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano + 41 18009686 UK English + 44 2073652400 United States English 1.866.694.7633 Canada English and French 1.866.694.
Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record Lens Auto Focus Lens (F3.
P/N: 7525C00252A
