p550 Digital Camera User Manual
• The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera. • HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. LCD Panel The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%.
• Copyrights 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. © Copyright 2012 • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. Power Supply Charging • If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red... • Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low. Disconnect the USB cable and wait until temperature is within the allowable charging range before trying again. • Battery contacts may be dirty. Wipe them with a dry cloth.
• Rechargeable Battery • Do not charge the battery by any unauthorized means. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • Use only the provided battery or type of battery and charger that came with your camera.
Contents Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1 . ..8 ... 9 . . .10 • Configuring Monitor Screen Settings . . . . . . . . .
• Using Scene Mode 50 What is Scene Mode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 • Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 To shoot a photo with Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 • Advanced Photo Settings 51 Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 REC Mode Settings . . . . . . .
• Printing 74 Printing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . 74 Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 76 Using DPOF to Specify Photos to be Printed and the Number of Copies . . 77 • Using the Camera with a Computer 79 Things you can do using a computer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 • • • • Viewing and Storing Photos on a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.
General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
• Simple Mode 2 1 bl bk 3 4 5 9 8 6 7 1 Remaining photo memory capacity 2 Photo size (page 34) 3 Flash (page 37) 4 Self-timer (page 39) 5 D-Lighting (page 63) 6 Date/time (page 90) 7 Date Stamp indicator (page 90) 8 Battery level indicator (page20) 9 Focus frame (pages 28, 58) 10 Remaining video memory capacity (page 50) 11 Video image quality (page 36) • Movie Recording 1 2 3 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording mode (page 46) Remaining video memory capacity (page 46) Video recording time (page 46) EV val
• Movie Playback 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 File type Folder name/file name (page 86) Video recording time (page 46) Video image quality (page 36) Date/time (page 90) Battery level indicator (page 20) 5 6 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Information display on Displays information about photo settings, etc. (REC mode only).
Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores photos on a memory card, so you can record and delete photots a countless number of times. Record Delete Play You can use the photos you record in a variety of different ways. Store photos on your computer. Print photos 13 Attach photots to e-mail.
What you can do with your camera Your camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital photos easier, including the following three main functions. Face Tracking Point the camera at a person and it automatically detects the person’s face for beautiful portrait. See page 40 for more information. Silent The Silent mode disables flash, mutes camera operation tones, and changes other settings to help ensure that operation does not bother others around you.
First, charge the battery prior to use. Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not fully charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Use only the provided battery or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. To load the battery 1. Open the battery cover.
Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB adapter • USB connection to a computer • To charge with the USB adapter 1. Power off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. 2. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown. [ON/OFF] (Power) 3.
• To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB adapter that comes with the camera is recommended. 1. Power off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank.
2. With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it. USB port The back lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 130 minutes to achieve a full charge. Charging may take longer depending on charging conditions. USB cable (included with camera) Large connector [USB/AV] port Small connector Making sure that the mark on the USB cable connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable to the camera.
NOTE • Even if you power on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, back lamp operation will change as described below. Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description Lit/Flashing Amber Charging Flashing Red Abnormal ambient temperature, charging taking abnormally long, or battery problem (page 101) Lit Green Charging complete IMPORTANT! • Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates estimated remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Low Battery Indicator indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Power On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with photos. IMPORTANT! • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection. 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera. 2.
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 91 – Date and time: Page 90 NOTE • Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults. Do not remove the battery for at least 48 hours after configuring settings.
To load a memory card 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to power off the camera and then open the battery cover. 1 Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. 2. 2 Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. Front Front 3. Close the battery cover.
To format (initialize) a new memory card You may need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to power on the camera and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 30). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Set Up” tab. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format” and then press [ ]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
Powering the Camera On and Off To turn power on To turn on power and enter the REC mode This feature is not enabled by default. Refer to page 93 for details. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC). • The back lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 27). To turn on power and enter the PLAY mode This feature is not enabled by default. Refer to page 93 for details. Press [ ] (PLAY).
Holding the Camera Correctly Your photos will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases.
To shoot a photo 1. Press [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. Make sure is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 50. Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen Shutter button [ ] (REC) Remaining Photo Memory Capacity 2. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the photo, if you want.
3. Half-press the shutter button to focus the photo. Back lamp Focus frame When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. Half-press Press lightly until the button stops. Beep, beep (Image is in focus.) 4. When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at.
Viewing Photos Use the following procedure to view photos on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back videos, see page 64. 1. Press [ mode. ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY • This will display one of the photos currently stored in memory. • Information about the displayed photo also is included (page 11). • You also can clear the information to [ ] (PLAY) view only the photo (page 12). • You can zoom in on the photo by sliding the zoom controller towards (page 65).
Deleting Photos and Videos If memory becomes full, you can delete photos and videos you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more photos. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete). IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (photo or video) delete operation cannot be undone. [ ] (Delete) • Deleting an audio photo (page 72) deletes both the photo and the audio file. • You cannot delete files while video or audio recording is in progress.
To delete specific files 1. Press [ 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the file you want to delete, and then press [SET]. ] (Delete). • This displays a file selection screen. • This will select the check box of the currently selected file. 4. Repeat step 3 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished selecting files, press [ ] (Delete). 5.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the photo you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other photos stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when taking a photo. Monitor Screen when Shooting Photos.
Photograph Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. [ ][ ][ ][ ] Available settings [SET] 2. Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want to change.
NOTE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 10) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The following are the initial defaults for Control Panel options. – Flash: Auto Flash – Self-timer: Off – Face Tracking: Off – Silent: Off • You also can configure settings other than those listed above (page 52).
Photo Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. Large Number of Pixels More detail, but takes up more memory. Best when you plan to print large-size prints (such as A3 size). Small Number of Pixels Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best when you want to send photos by e-mail, etc. • For information about video size, see page 40. • For information about resizing existing photos, see page 71. • To select the photo image size 1.
• The initial factory default photo size setting is “16M”. • Selecting “3:2” records photos with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record photos that are compatible with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
Using Flash (Flash) 1. In the REC mode, press [ ] ( 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. ) once. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [ ] ( ). You can turn display information on or off by pressing [ ] (DISP) (page 12). [ ]( ) Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. Forced Off Flash does not fire.
NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, secure the camera with a tripod, etc. • With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the photo is shot after a fixed amount of time. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Self-timer: Self-timer: 10 seconds 10 sec. Self-timer: 2 sec.
Using Face Tracking When shooting people, the face tracking feature detects the faces of up to eight individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Tracking). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subject(s). 5. Half-press the shutter button. 6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Shooting without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode automatically disables flash, mutes operation tones, and configures other settings to avoid disturbing others around you. It comes in handy when shooting in a museum or other areas where flash photograph is prohibited. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Silent Mode). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET].
4. Point the camera at the subject. 5. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button. If the camera detects a human face, it continually focuses on the face (page 40). If the camera does not detect a face, it continually focuses on the center of the screen. • The camera will focus and focus frame will turn green. This captures the photo. IMPORTANT! • Vibration and noise will occur due to lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction.
3. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting. Setting: Available Options: Photo Size */ Flash (Auto)* / Self-timer (Self-timer: 10 sec.) / Simple Mode MENU / / (On) / (Off) * * Quality tab/Set Up tab • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings. • The following are explanations of the Simple Mode. : Stays in Simple Mode. : Exits Simple Mode to the normal REC mode. 4. Press [SET].
Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 12.5X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the photo to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 12.5X to 159.5X. The image deterioration point depends on the photo size (page 45). 1. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point If you hold the zoom controller towards (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards (Telephoto) will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • During zoom, a zoom bar on the monitor screen shows the current zoom setting. Focusing range (Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual Focus.
Recording Video and Audio To record a video 1. Configure the quality setting for the video (page 36). 2. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [ ] (Video). The length of the video you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. [ Remaining recording time (page 112) ] (Video). This will start recording and display on the monitor screen. Video recording includes monaural audio. 3. Press [ ] (Video) again to stop recording.
NOTE • Spending a long time using video recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a video. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.
Recording Audio Only (Voice REC) Voice REC lets you record audio only, without a photo or video. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the bottom Control Panel option (SCN) and then press [SET] (page 33). 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “Voice REC” scene and then press [SET]. This causes to appear on the monitor screen. 4. Press the shutter button to start recording. 5. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.
To play back an audio recording 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the Voice REC file you want to play. is displayed in place of an image for a Voice REC file. 2. Press [ ] (Video) to start playback. • You can also start playback by selecting the second PLAY Panel item from the top (Playback Start) and pressing [SET] (page 66).
Using Scene Modes What is Scene Mode? Scene Mode provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined photos due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different Scene Mode scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1. 5. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a photo) or [ (Video) (if you are shooting a movie).
Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 66 for information about PLAY menu screen operations. Using On-screen Menus • Example REC Menu Screen Operation [ ][ 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2.
NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings Menu items Tab. IMPORTANT! • Some menu items are not available while the camera is in the Silent mode (page 41). • REC Menu Operations in This Manual REC menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below.
REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [ ] (REC) Settings [SET] MENU Type of Shot REC Tab Focus Approximate Focus Range*1 Focus Mode Photo Videos Photo Videos Approximately 5 cm to ∞ (infinity) (2.0" to ∞ ) (Wide Angle) Auto Focus General recording Automatic Macro Close ups Automatic Approximately 1 cm to 50 cm Automatic (0.39" to 19.7") (Fifth step zoom from the Widest Angle setting) Super Macro Close ups Automatic Approximately 1 cm to 30 cm (0.39" to 11.
To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the photo so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. 2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [ ] and [ ] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed, the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the photo. 3. When you are ready to take the photo, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE). Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame.
Using Burst Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Burst While Burst is turned on, photos are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE • With burst, exposure and focus for the first photo are applied for successive photos as well. • Burst cannot be used in combination with any of the following.
NOTE • Stabilizer is disabled during video recording. • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “On” is selected. These values will appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after you shoot a photo. • Shooting while “On” is selected can cause a photo to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of photo resolution.
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys.
Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.
Photo Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Photo Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab Fine Gives photo quality priority. Normal Normal Quality (Snapshot) • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or a photo of a complex pattern.
Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting. Auto Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically.
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Auto Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. ISO 64 Lower sensitivity Slow shutter speed Less noise Fast shutter speed (Set for shooting in dimly lit areas.
Viewing Photos and Videos Viewing Snapshots See page 29 for the procedure for viewing photos. Viewing a Video 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ ] and [ ] to display the video you want to view. 2. Press [ ] (Video) to start playback. Video icon: Recording time Video quality Video Playback Controls Fast forward/ fast reverse [ ][ ] • Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation. • To return to normal playback speed, press [SET].
Zooming an On-screen Image 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the photos until the one you want is displayed. 2. Slide the zoom controller towards to zoom. Zoom factor You can use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll the Image area zoomed photo on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller towards to unzoom the photo. – When monitor screen contents are turned on, a graphic in the lower right corner of the screen shows what part of the zoomed photo is currently displayed.
Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. • Example PLAY Panel Operation 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the PLAY Panel item you want, and then press [SET]. 3. The PLAY Panel will appear along the right side of the monitor screen.
Menu Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Tabs 1 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the tab where the menu item you want to configure is located. 2 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ ]. 3 Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting of the selected menu item. 4 Press [SET] to apply the setting. Selected menu item NOTE • Pressing [ ] (Delete) performs one of the following operations.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 66). Start Starts the slideshow. Time Time from the start to the end of the slideshow 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Interval Amount of time each image remains displayed Use [ ] and [ ] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”.
Performing Playback without Disturbing Others (Silent Mode) The Silent mode turns off camera operation sounds so you can avoid disturbing others around you when play back photos. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. On the PLAY panel (page 65), use [ ] and [ ] to select the second menu option from the bottom (Silent) and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. This enters the Silent mode, which is indicated by m on the monitor screen.
Selecting Photos for Printing (DPOF) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Photo Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab DPOF See page 77 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Protect On Protects specific files. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed. 2 Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. An image that is protected is indicated by the icon. 3 To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Resizing a Photo (Resize) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Resize Photo Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab You can reduce the size of a photo and save the result as a separate photo. The original photo is also retained. You can select resize a photo to one of three image sizes: 10M, 6M, VGA. • Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create a photo with an aspect ratio of 4:3, with both sides cut off. • The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the recording date of the original photo.
Adding Audio to a Photo (Voice Memo) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Voice Memo Photo Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab You can add audio to a photo after you shoot it. You can re-record a photo’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single photo. 1. Press [SET] to start audio recording. Remaining recording time 2. Press [SET] again to stop audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording.
Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse [ ][ ] Play/pause [SET] Volume adjustment Press [ ] and then press [ ] [ ]. Display content switching [ ] (DISP) Stop playback [ ] (Movie) Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [ ] (PLAY) Photo Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory. Copy to Card Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card.
Printing Printing Photos Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the photos you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer Printing photos on a Printer with Memory Card Slot You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print photos directly from a memory card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print photos without going through a computer. • To set up the camera before connecting to a printer 1. Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu (page 52) or the PLAY menu (page 66). 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “PTP (PictBridge)”, and then press [SET].
• To print 1. 2. Power on the printer and load paper. Power on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • The following are the available paper sizes. 3.5"x5", 5"x7", 4"x6", A4, 8.5"x11", By Printer • Selecting “By Printer” prints using a paper size selected on the printer. • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about paper settings.
Using DPOF to Specify Photo to be Printed and the Number of Copies • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include photo type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the photos. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service. • Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the printer you are using.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the photos to be printed and the number of copies. If you don’t, the print service may print all the photos without regard to your DPOF settings, or they may ignore your date stamp setting. • Date Stamp You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an photo.
Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save photos to a computer and view them there Save photos and view them manually (USB connection) (pages 80). Transfer photos stored on your computer to camera memory In addition to photos, you also can transfer screen shot images from your computer to the camera (Photo Transport*).
Viewing and Storing Photos on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (photo and video files). NOTE • You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer. • To connect the camera to your computer and save files 1. Turn on the camera.
5. Power on the camera. • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. • Charging continues even if the camera is turned on (page 19). 6. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. 7. Double-click “Removable Disk”. 8. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. 9.
• To view photos you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. 2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. 3. Double-click the file you want to view. A photo that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any photo or video files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
• Video Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper video playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. • Proper video playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following. – Try recording videos with a quality setting of “640”. – Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
5. Power on the camera. 6. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 7. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. 8. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 9. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to power off the camera. After making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer. The camera’s back lamp will light green at this time.
Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage photos using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. Playing a Movie You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back videos on a Macintosh. To play back a video, first copy it to your Macintosh and then double-click the video file.
Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a photo, record a video, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example File Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named 26th file name: HPIM0001 through HPIM9999. The extension on HPIM0026.JPG the file name depends on the file type.
Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 49) – PLAY Menu (page 65) Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [SET] MENU Startup Set Up Tab Sounds Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Off Half Shutter Shutter On / Off Beep Beep Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the audio level during video output.
Configuring a Startup Image Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Startup Image Display the photo you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ ] (PLAY). • You can specify a photo you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the special startup image provided in the camera’s built-in memory. • If you select an audio photo as the startup image, the audio will not play at startup.
Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Destination” and then press [ ]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City” and then press [ ]. 3.
Time Stamping Photos (Date Stamp) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date Stamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each photo. • Once date and time information is stamped into a photo, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: July, 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m.
Specifying the Date Format Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date Format You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY 7/10/12 Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Language • Specify the display language you want. Select the tab on the right. Select “Language”. Select the language you want.
Configuring Sleep State Settings (LCD Save) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab LCD Save This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (LCD Save is disabled while “Off” is selected.) • LCD Save is disabled under any of the following conditions.
Configuring [ ] and [ ] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab REC/PLAY Power On Camera powers on whenever [ pressed. ] (REC) or [ Power On/Off Camera powers on or off whenever [ is pressed. Disable Camera does not power on or off whenever [ (PLAY) is pressed. ] (PLAY) is ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) ] (REC) or [ ] • With “Power On/Off”, the camera powers off when you press [ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode.
Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Mass Storage Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 80, 81). With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer.
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [SET] MENU Set Up Tab Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on the card or in built-in memory before you format it.
Appendix Precautions during Use • Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back files while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. • Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. • Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present.
• Water and Foreign Matter • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom. 1. Power off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera.
• Battery Life • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (25°C (77°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.
• Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of photos, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. • Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers.
Battery Precautions • Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than normal or even fail. • Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.
Using a Memory Card See page 22 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card.
• Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you. The following procedures are recommended whenever you discard a memory card or the camera, or if you transfer ownership to another party.
Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 94). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting. IMPORTANT! • Some menu items are not available while the camera is in the Silent mode (page 38).
“Set Up” Tab Startup: Sound 1 / Sound 2 / Sound 3 / Off Half Shutter: On / Off Shutter: On / Off Beep: On / Off Beep: 0~7 Playback: 0~7 Date Format – Language – LCD Save 1 min Power Saving 2 min REC/PLAY Disable Startup Image Off USB Mass Storage File Numbering Continue TV Out – World Time Home Format – Date Stamp Off Reset – Adjust – Sounds Disable Off • PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab Rotate – Trimming – DPOF – Voice Memo – Protect – Copy – Resize – “Set Up” Tab • The co
When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 15). 2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 15). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera suddenly powers down.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded photo. The photo may not be focused properly. When composing the photo, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1)If (Forced Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 37). 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 15).
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded photo or 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save video was not saved. operation was complete, which will result in the photo or video not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 20). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the photo or video not being saved.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting. Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Photos are not displayed. This camera cannot display non-DCF photos recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The time and date settings configured the first time after purchasing the camera are reset to their factory defaults when remove the camera’s battery. Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date settings (page 21). Do not remove the battery from the camera for at least 48 hours after configuring time and date settings. After that, the settings will not be reset if you remove the battery.
Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card (page 95).
SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer. The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card loaded in the camera is in the The card is locked. locked position. You cannot store photos and videos to or delete photos and videos from a memory card that is locked. LOCK There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. There are no printing images. Set up DPOF. There are currently no files specified for printing.
Specifications File Format Photos: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Videos: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice REC): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Photo and Video Storage Area: 13.
Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second * May differ due to the camera setup. Aperture Value F3.0 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter) * Using optical zoom changes the aperture value.
