HP Pw550 User Manual

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Metering
The Metering function lets you select the area of the 
subject or frame by which the camera measures light 
to record still images or video.As you move through the selection, the preview 
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on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
Multi
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MultiThe camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area. 
CenterThe camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more 
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Color Mode
The Color Mode function lets you record still images 
or video and apply different colors or tones for a more 
artistic effect Tinting an images color can make them 
appear more vivid.As you move through the selection, the preview 
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on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
Normal
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Icon Item Description
NNormalThe camera records normally.
VVividThe camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on 
the bold colors.
SSepia
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Shooting Menu
If you are in shooting mode, you can access the Shooting menu simply by pressing the 
 button on your camera.
When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the 
 button 
to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu 
anytime, press the menu button again.
The Shooting menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings.
Press 
1. 
  to launch the  Shooting Menu.
Use the 
2. 
 or  key to move through the 
menu...

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Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
OFF
OFF
Sharpness
Select Auto
Confirm
S
A
Icon Item Description
AutoThe simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted 
automatically. This mode is recommended for beginners.
ProgramThe camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter 
speed and aperture values. However, this mode allows for manual 
changes in EV, Auto White Balance, ISO (gain), Metering, and Color.
Aperture PriorityThis mode allows manual adjustment to the...

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IconItem Description
PortraitThis scene mode will attempt to isolate the subject by opening a wide 
aperture to blur the background and providing little depth of field. The 
the subject will stand out because the background is blurry and the 
subject is in focus.
Landscape
This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views. 
SunsetThis feature enhances the red hue for recording sunset images.
BacklightThis feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by 
changing the metering.
Kids
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CandlelightThis feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.
Night PortraitThis scene mode uses the flash and will leave the shutter open longer 
to get more ambient light from the background. This will help reduce 
typical flash pictures where the subject does not have a black/dark 
background. Ideally, you should have more detail in the background. For 
best results and to reduce image blurring, the use of a tripod for this 
mode is strongly recommended.
Soft Skin
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Pre-compositionThis feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Full press 
shutter after referring the subject to the reference point.
Couples PortraitThis feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portraits 
photos without the help of others. When over two faces are detected, AF 
is automatically activated. The camera starts count down and captures a 
picture in two seconds.
Video
This mode is used to record video clips. Slide the mode selector switch...

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Using Smile Capture Mode
 
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The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. This feature 
is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving people. When capturing an 
image with more than one person, the camera detects the smile of the closest person on the 
center of the screen.
To activate Smile Capture
Select 
1.  from the Scene Mode submenu.
Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
2. 
The smile capture icon blinks every second and 
3. 
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Using Intelligent Scene Mode
 
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With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions 
and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when aiming on a subject. This feature is 
most useful for novice users; capturing great images even with basic photography skills.
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Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the 
shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the 
detected scene mode.
Face tracking is 
automatically enabled.
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The table below shows the modes supported by Intelligent scene:
IconIntelligent 
Scene 
Modes Description
Portrait
This mode is set when a face is detected.
LandscapeThis mode is set when:
• There is no face detected.
 
• The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.  
• The EV setting is greater than 11 or 10.5.
Sunset This mode is automatically set when sunset lighting is detected.
MacroThis mode is set when:
• There is no face detected.
 
• The focus distance is within the macro range.
This mode can...