Hewlett-Packard S-500 Quick Start Guide

s500

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

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Front View

Back View

Flash1.
Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp2.
Lens3.
Microphone4.

LCD Screen5.
Shutter button6.
Menu Button7.
Function / Delete Button8.
LED Indicator9.
OK Button / 4-way Navigation Control10.
Mode Selector Switch 11.

Photo Mode

Video Mode

Playback Mode

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Top View

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Bottom View

Left/Right View

Power Button12.
Zoom Toggle13.

Battery/Memory card compartment14.
Tripod screw hole15.
Speaker16.

USB/TV Out17.
Strap Ring18.

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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 Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the battery into the battery/memory card compartment.

If the battery are already installed, make sure to power off 1.

the camera before removing and inserting recharged or new
battery.

Open the battery/memory cardcompartment at the bottom of 2.

the camera as illustrated.

Insert the battery into the compartment with correct 3.

orientation as illustrated. Be sure to push the battery into
position until the battery is locked into place.

Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment by sliding the locking button towards the 4.

edge of the camera (as illustrated).

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Charging the Battery by USB

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The battery that comes alone with your package is not fully charged. You need to charge the battery
before using the camera.

Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown.1.
Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of 2.

PC directly for charging.

When the battery is charging, the LED indicator lights up.•

When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator turns off.•

Whenthebatteryisincorrectlycharged,theLEDindicatorashesrapidly.•

When the camera is connected without the battery, the LED indicator will not Light up.•

The battery charging time is approximately 2 hours.

It’s not recommended to operate the camera when charging.

Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

It is highly recommended that the camera storage is expanded by inserting a SD or SDHC or SDXC
memory card. These memory cards are available at most consumer store and online locations.

Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting 1.

the memory card while powered on may damage the card and
camera.

Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the 2.

camera.

Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot with 3.

the metallic connectors facing the front side of the camera as
illustrated below.

Push the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place. If the card does not 4.

click into place, repeat the previous step to ensure proper orientation.

Close the battery/memory card compartment.5.

The 720p video recording capability of this camera requires a class 6 or faster
(High Speed) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card.

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- To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC card

Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. 1.

Removing the memory card while powered on may damage
the card and camera.

Open the battery/memory card compartment. 2.

Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes out of 3.

position.

Carefully pull out the card.4.

2. Initial Settings

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Setting the Language

Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections.1.

Highlight the desired language and press the 2. OK button

Setting the Date & Time

Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections and to change the setting values.1.

Press 2. OK button

If necessary, press 3. Menu button

At this point, the camera settings are set to the default automatic mode and is ready to take photos and
videos.

when finished. This will save your date and time settings.

to close the menu.

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to select.

Modes

This camera has a three mode selector switch. The different modes are:

Photo Mode

Slide the mode switch to [• ] take photos and record audio clips by selecting Voice REC from scene

modes.

Video Mode

Slide the mode switch to [• ] record videos.

Playback Mode

Slide the mode switch to [• ] view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips.

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.

Power on the camera by pressing the Power button 1.
Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode [ 2. ].
Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor.3.

Lightly pressing the 4. Shutter button down to the halfway position will start the automatic

focus and adjustments to the exposure level. When the camera has successfully completed this
automatic routine, the focus bracket will turn green. If the automatic focus and exposure routine
is not successful, the bracket will turn red. If this occurs, simply release the shutter and repeat this
step until the bracket turns green. In some situations, lighting and contrast may be insufficient for
the camera to successfully complete the auto focus and exposure level routine. If this occurs, try
better lighting.

Pressing the 5. Shutter button

bracket is red, the focus and exposure may not be correct.

If the shake warning icon
tripod to stabilize the camera to reduce the risk of blurred photos.

down fully will take the photo. If you take the photo when the

appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a

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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

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ISO settings, Metering, and Color mode may be available for different scene modes). In Video mode, the
function menu displays and allows changes to be made to Video resolution setting, AWB, Metering, and
Color mode.

Press the • FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu.

Press the • FUNC button again to close the menu.

The Menu bar displays the current status of the camera settings. Only the available functions for the •

settings are shown as icon on the menu bar.

The available options for each item on the menu bar are shown in the Menu options.•

Use the •

and apply the changes.

or key to move through the menu selections then press the OK button to save

Menu Options

Menu Bar

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.

Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode 1.

The camera’s LCD screen with display an image. To understand the icons and other information on 2.

the screen, please see “Photo Mode Screen Layout “ in the electronic User Manual on the software
CD-ROM.

Use the 3. or keys to view next/previous image/video/audio.

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Still Image

To play a movie or audio clip, press the 4. OK button

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6. Using the Setup Menu

You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode.

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- To enter the Setup Menu:

Press 1. Menu button to launch the Record/Playback

Menu.

Use the 2. or keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu.

Use the 3. or keys to move through the menu

selections.

To select an item, press the 4. OK button or key.

Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 5.

Press the OK button 6. to save and apply settings.

Product Support

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. A service agent will work with you to troubleshoot your issue and
if necessary, issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number in order to replace your HP Branded
Product. For warranty claims, you will be required to provide a copy of your original dated sales receipt as
proof of purchase and the issued RMA number. You will be responsible for shipping charges when shipping
the product to the service center. The service agent will provide you with an address and you will also be
responsible for any shipping charges to the warranty service center. Once your product is received by this
service center, a replacement unit will be shipped back to you typically within 5 business days.

Contact/phone Support:

Language Contact/phone Support:

中文

Deutsch [e-mail]

Nederlands [e-mail]

English [e-mail]

Español [e-mail]

Français [e-mail]

Italiano [e-mail]

日本語

한국어

Português [e-mail]

Svenska [e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

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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

North America

United States English 1.866.694.7633

Canada English and Français 1.866.694.7633

Country Language City Number

Mexico City 52.55.1204.8185

México Español

Venezuela Español Caracas 58.212.335.4574

Colombia Español Bogota 57.1.508.2325

Perú Español Lima 51.1.705.6232

Chile Español Santiago 55.11.5504.6633

Brasil Português Sao Paolo 55.11.5504.6633

Argentina Español Buenos Aires 54.11.6091.2399

Guadalajara 52.33.1031.3872

Monterrey 52.81.1107.2639

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