HP Photosmart c500 Getting Started Manual
Hp photosmart c500 digital camera user’s guide - chapter 2 - getting started
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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 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 menus.
Camera Parts
The following illustrations show the parts of the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. To view a glossary of camera
parts and terminology, see "Glossary" on page 136.
Status LCD
Shutter button
Flash button
Photo Quality
button
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On/off button
Share button
Camera mode dial
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Main battery
compartment door
Tripod mount
Bottom
Coin battery
compartment cover
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Page 1: Chapter 2 - Getting Started
LCD and menus. Camera Parts The following illustrations show the parts of the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. To view a glossary of camera parts and terminology, see “Glossary” on page 136. - Page 2 Color LCD button 4-way arrow Wrist strap Serial/USB computer button attachment connection Color LCD on/off button Video Out Memory Soft keys Memory card card door door latch AC power adapter Back connection Side HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
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Page 3: 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. The wrist strap and lens cover leash has three loops: A short loop to attach to the camera. - Page 4 2. Thread the long, thin loop through the hole in the lens cover. 3. Pull the lens cover through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. 4. Replace the lens cover on the camera. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Installing The Main Batteries
Installing the Batteries The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera uses three AA NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. It also uses a coin battery for retaining the date and time information. The camera comes with a coin battery (already installed), three NiMH batteries, and an NiMH battery charger. -
Page 6: Installing A New Coin Battery
3. Insert the coin battery, so you see the positive (+) side facing up. 4. Replace the coin battery compartment cover and turn it clockwise until it stops. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide... -
Page 7: Checking The Battery Level
• When using the camera with a computer or television or when using the color LCD for extended periods of time, use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. •... - Page 8 The coin battery icon appears on the color LCD only if the battery level is low, or if there is no coin battery installed in the camera. 5. Press the Exit button (right soft key) to exit the Status screen. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
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Page 9: Charging The Batteries
Installing the Memory Card The “film” used in the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera is a removable, reusable CompactFlash memory card. To install the memory card: Slide the memory card door latch down to open the memory card door. - Page 10 4. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera until it stops. 5. Close the memory card door. Tip: If you cannot close the memory card door, you may not have inserted the memory card correctly. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
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Page 11: Checking The Memory Card Status
LCD. (See “Using the Color LCD” on page 33 for more information about the Status menu.) Memory card Memory card status Photos remaining inserted HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide... -
Page 12: Formatting A Memory Card
If the memory card is not formatted, the color LCD displays a message asking if you want to format the memory card. 2. Press the Format button (left soft key). The camera formats the memory card. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Camera Basics
To turn the camera power off: • Press the on/off button to turn the camera power off. The camera lens automatically retracts and the status LCD goes blank. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide... -
Page 14: Sleep Mode
Camera Basics Sleep Mode To conserve battery power, the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera automatically “sleeps” after a period of no activity. This period of time differs depending on the camera mode and the power source. For example, if you are using battery power and you do not press any camera buttons for 30 seconds, the color LCD turns itself off and the camera sleeps. -
Page 15: Using The Camera Modes
Camera Basics Using the Camera Modes The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera has four modes. The camera mode determines which features and menu options are active. Use the camera mode dial to select the mode. Camera mode dial Mode Functions... -
Page 16: Understanding The Viewfinder Indicator Light
Orange (solid) Auto Focus failed or photo underexposure will • occur (flash off and insufficient light) • Slow shutter (not enough light or tripod needed) Green (flashing) • Sending a photo via JetSend HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Using The Color Lcd
Continuous Auto Exposure activated Using the Color LCD The color LCD is located on the back of the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. Use the color LCD to frame or view your photos and to access the camera’s menus. You can adjust the brightness of the color LCD to suit lighting conditions. - Page 18 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll to the Preferences menu. LCD Brightness is highlighted. 4. Press the Edit button (left soft key). 4-way arrow Soft keys button HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
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Page 19: Overlay Bars
In Play mode you can choose to see both overlay bars, just the lower bar, or neither of the bars. You can find information about the icons that appear on the overlay bars throughout this guide. Overlay button Overlay bars Color LCD on/off button HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide... - Page 20 2. Press the Overlay button once to turn off the overlay bar. Press the button again to see both the overlay bars. You can continue pressing the Overlay button to toggle between the three options. Lower overlay bar No overlay bars Both overlay bars HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
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Page 21: Using The Camera Menus
Using the Camera Menus The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera menus display on the color LCD. You can use these menus to adjust camera settings and use camera features. The menus vary with each camera mode. Use the color LCD and the controls on the back of the camera to access the camera menus and select the menu options. -
Page 22: Setting The Date And Time
After losing power in both the coin and NiMH batteries at the same time. You can also use the Preferences camera menu in Rec (Record) mode to change the date and time as needed. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide... - Page 23 English have a default date format of MM/DD/YY and a default time format of 12 hours. Cameras with the language set to French have a default date format of DD/MM/YY and a default time format of 24 hours. HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
- Page 24 LCD: • Press the Format button (left soft key). • Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll to the format you want. • Press the Select button (left soft key). HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide...
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Page 25: Changing The Language
7. Press the Exit button (right soft key) twice to save the settings and exit the menus. Changing the Language The HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera allows you to change the language used for the camera menus, overlay bars, and default date and time formats. To change the language: Turn the camera on and turn the camera mode dial to Rev. -
Page 26: Changing The Camera's Name
The camera’s default name is HP C500. The name appears in the photo information only if you use the memory card in another camera. For example, if you and a friend both have HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Cameras, you can share your photos by exchanging memory cards. -
Page 27: Using An Ac Power Adapter (Recommended)
Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended) To preserve battery life, use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera. Use the adapter as your power source when you connect your camera to a computer or a television, or when using the color LCD for an extended period of time.