HP s500 - User Manual

s500
Digital Camera
User Manual

Summary

Safety and Handling Precautions

Battery Information

Guidelines for using the correct battery and charger, and handling precautions.

Getting Started

Attaching the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting the battery into the camera compartment.

Charging the Battery by USB

How to charge the camera battery using a USB cable and adapter.

Inserting an SD;SDHC;SDXC Memory Card

Instructions for inserting and removing memory cards for expanded storage.

Camera Memory

Camera Buttons

Navigation Control

Explains the use of the 4-way navigation and OK buttons for menu interaction.

Turning the Power On and Off

Initial Settings

Setting the Language

Setting the Date & Time

Modes Selector Switch

Description of the three-mode selector switch: Photo, Video, and Playback.

Understanding the LCD Screen

LCD Screen Layout (Photo Mode)

Detailed explanation of icons and items displayed in Photo Mode on the LCD.

Video Mode Screen Layout

Playback Mode Screen Layout

Recording Photos, Movies and Voices

Taking Photos

Guide to capturing photos using the camera's Auto mode and other features.

Recording Videos

Instructions for recording videos, including memory capacity and clip length limits.

Using the Stabilizer Feature

Setting the Zoom Control

Using the Flash Features

Explanation of different flash modes (Auto, Red-eye, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off).

Setting the Focus Mode

Using the Function Menu

Photo Size

Quality Settings

Exposure Value (EV) Compensation

White Balance Settings

ISO Settings

Metering Settings

Color Mode Settings

Using the Record Menu

Setting the Scene Mode

Guide to selecting from 35 different scene modes for optimal photo effects.

Troubleshooting

Product Support

HP s500 Specifications