HP Pw550 User Manual

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Using Blink Detection Mode
 
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The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines if the captured image contains 
subjects with closed eyes. A menu selection will appear prompting save the image or not. 
This mode saves time in managing photos to be stored or deleted from memory.
Select 
1. 
 from the Scene Mode submenu.
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Face tracking 
is automatically  enabled. Detected faces are 
framed.
Press the shutter button half-way down to focus the subject. The frame turns green to 
2. 
indicate focus is set.
Press the shutter button to capture the image. The image is automatically saved unless 
3. 
the camera detects that the subject blinked: 
 
 
Save image
Cancel
Select 
4.  Save Image  to save or Cancel to disregard. 
						

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Using Aperture Priority Mode
 
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Aperture Priority mode, allow users can adjust the aperture value. The camera automatically 
sets the shutter speed to match the brightness of the scene. To manually change the 
aperture value, press the 
  button, then use the  to manually adjust the value. When 
finished, press the 
  button to confirm setting.
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Displays the aperture value
Using Shutter Priority Mode
 
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Shutter Priority mode, allow users adjust the shutter speed. The camera automatically sets 
the aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. To manually change the shutter 
speed, press the 
  button, then use the  to manually adjust the speed. When 
finished, press the 
  button to confirm setting.
Displays the shutter speed value
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Using Manual Exposure Mode
 
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With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture 
value. 
To activate Manual Exposure
Select 
1.  from the Scene Mode submenu.
Press 
2. 
 button to enter the adjust mode.
Use the 
3. 
 or  keys to select the shutter 
speed options or Use the 
 or  keys to 
select the aperture value options.
Use the 
4. 
 or  keys to increase or 
decrease the aperture or shutter speed values.
Press the 
5. 
 to exit the adjustment mode.
Press the shutter button to capture the image.
6. 
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Displays the aperture and 
shutter speed value
NotePressing the shutter button half-way will also display, the difference between the correct and 
selected exposure is (in red text). 
						

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Setting the Self-Timer/Burst
This camera features a Self-Timer and Burst which can be set in the Self-Timer/Burst function 
in the Shooting Menu. The Self-Timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. 
While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This feature is only available in Shooting mode. 
The Self-Timer/Burst setting is reset to off when the camera is powered off.
OFF
OFF
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/burst
AEB
AF Area
OFF
OFF
Sharpness
10 secs .
2 secs.
2 shots
Burst
Off10
2
x2
OFF
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF  Area
Sharpness
Icon Item Description
1010 Secs. Self-TimerSets a 10 seconds delay to capture image after pressing the shutter 
button.
22 Secs. Self-TimerSets a 2 seconds delay to capture image after pressing the shutter 
button.
x22 Shots Self-TimerPerforms delay and capture twice:
• Performs a 10-second delay, and then captures the image.
 
•   Performs another 2 seconds delay and then captures the image 
again.
Burst Performs continuous shooting when the shutter button is pressed. 
Stops shooting when the shutter button is released.
Off 
Captures an image without time delay. 
						

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Setting the AEB
Enabling AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) will capture a photo with three different exposure 
settings.The the initial photo is taken at the pre-determined EV setting, followed by the next 
• 
photo captured at -0.3EV. The final photo is then captured at +0.3EV.
The AEB setting is reset to off when the camera is switched out of Photo Record mode 
• 
or is powered off.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF  Area
OFF
OFF
Sharpness
On
Off
OFF
ON
Setting the AF Area
This camera has 2 AF (Automatic Focus) settings. Each setting changes the focus behavior of 
the camera. 
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
OFF
OFF
SharpnessMulti
Spot 
						

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The table below shows the available AF area settings.
IconItem Description
MultiThe camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.
SpotThe focus area is fixed on the center spot.
Setting Sharpness
These settings will enhance or soften details of the photo.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
Sharpness
OFF
OFFHigh
Medium
Low
The table below shows the available Sharpness settings.
Icon Item Description
HighSharpens the image.
MediumMedium sharpness.
LowSoftens the image. 
						

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Setting Saturation
The Saturation setting will allow adjustment to the color saturation of the photo. Using a 
higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower setting for muted tones.
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
Instant Review
OFF
OFF
High
Medium
Low
The table below shows the available Saturation settings.
IconItem Description
HighEnhances saturation.
MediumMedium saturation is applied.
LowReduces saturation. 
						

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Setting Contrast
These settings allow for adjustment to the contrast of a photo.
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
Instant  Review
OFF
OFFHigh
Medium
Low
Setting the Digital Zoom
This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera.
This camera uses Optical Zoom before Digital Zoom. When the optical zoom reaches 5X, the 
camera will utilize digital zooming if enabled. Digital Zoom is set to Off by default.
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
Instant  Review
OFF
Intelligent Zoom
Standard Zoom
Off
OFF 
						

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The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.
IconItem Description
Intelligent ZoomEnlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is 
available for still images only.
Standard ZoomEnlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 5x, but the image quality 
deteriorates.
Off
Uses the optical zoom only.
NoteDigital Zoom is not available in Smile Capture, Video, Intelligent Sence, Portait, Night Portait, 
• 
Blink Detection, Love Portait modes and Voice Recording modes.
The maximum Intelligent zoom scale varies depending on the image type and 
•  resolution. 
						

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Setting the Date & Time Imprint
Enabling the Date & Time Imprint function will add the recorded date and time on photos.
The recording date and time are based on the camera’s clock settings. Once date and time 
are imprint on a photo, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date & Time 
Imprint functions are as follows:Available for still images only.
• 
May slow down AEB/ continuous shooting when Date & Time Imprint is enabled in /AEB/ 
• 
Burst mode.
If Date & Time Imprint is enabled, digital zoom is automatically turned off.
• 
In vertical or rotated images, the date and time on your photos still appear horizontally.
• 
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
Instant Review
OFF
OFF
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
Instant  Review
OFF
OFFDate
Date & Time 
Off
OFF