c500 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
For more details about the camera operation and troubleshooting, please read the User Manual located on the CDROM disc included with your camera or visit http://www.hp.com/support and download it for the camera support page.
Tour of Your HP Camera Front View 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 3 Flash Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone 4 Back View 6 7 5 8 9 10 11 5. LCD Screen 6. Zoom Toggle 7. LED Indicator 8. Menu Button 9. Function / Delete Button 10. OK Button / 4-way Navigation Control 11.
Top View 12. Stabilizer Button 13. Speaker 14. Shutter Button 15. Power Button 13 12 15 14 Bottom View 17 18 16 16. Tripod Screw Hole 17. Battery/Memory Card Compartment Door 18. USB Port Left/Right View 19.
1. Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap To reduce the risk of dropping the camera, it is strongly recommended to attach and use the provided camera strap Inserting the Batteries Follow these instructions to insert the batteries into the battery/memory card compartment. 1. If the batteries are already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing and inserting recharged or new batteries. 2. Open the battery/memory cardcompartment at the bottom of the camera as illustrated.
3. Insert the batteries into the compartment with correct orientation as illustrated. 4. Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment.
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card It is highly recommended that the camera storage is expanded by inserting a SD or SDHC memory card. These memory cards are available at most consumer store and online locations. 1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera. 2. Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 3.
- To remove the SD/SDHC card 1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Removing the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera. 2. Open the battery/memory cardcompartment. 3. Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes our of position. 4. Carefully pull out the card.
2. Initial Settings When the camera is powered up for the first time, please set the display language and date & time. Setting the Language 1. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections. 2. Highlight the desired language and press the OK button to select. Setting the Date & Time 1. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections and to change the setting values. 2. Press OK button when finished. This will save your date and time settings. 3.
Modes This camera has a three mode selector switch. The different modes are: Photo Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ REC from scene modes. ] take photos and record audio clips by selecting Voice Video Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ ] record videos. Playback Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ audio clips. ] view and edit captured images or playback videos and The recording of voice memo attached to images is also available in this mode.
3. Taking Photos This camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode feature will optimise the internal settings so that in most situations, it can take photos with ease. This camera also has additional modes and features that extend the capabilities for the more experienced user. 1. Power on the camera by pressing the Power button . 2. Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode [ ]. 3. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. 4.
4. Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to quickly adjust basic capture settings while in Photo and Video mode. In Photo mode, the Function menu displays the last 6 scene modes used as well as allow changes to be made in resolution and file compression quality settings, (EV compensation, Auto White Balance (AWB), ISO settings, Metering, and Color mode may be available for different scene modes).
5. Playback Playback the photos, video and audio clips on the LCD screen. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below. 1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode . 2. The camera’s LCD screen with display an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see “Photo Mode Screen Layout “ in the electronic User Manual on the software CD-ROM. Still Image 3.
6. Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. - To enter the Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button Playback Menu. 2. Use the or Setup menu. to launch the Record/ keys to switch the menu tab to 3. Use the or keys to move through the menu selections. 4. To select an item, press the OK button or key. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6.
Getting Help Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camera require 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 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.
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