HP Photosmart M417, User Manual

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HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual
Using the Shooting Modes
Shooting modes are pre-defined camera settings that are
optimized for taking still pictures of certain scene types to
give you better results. In each shooting mode, the camera
selects the best settings, such as the ISO speed, F-number
(aperture), and shutter speed, optimizing them for the
particular scene or situation.
To change the shooting mode, press the MODE button on the
back of the camera until the desired shooting mode appears
on the Image Display. The following table describes each of
the shooting mode settings on the camera.
Setting Description
Auto Mode Use Auto Mode when you need to take a good
shot quickly, and do not have time to select a
special shooting mode on the camera.
Auto Mode
works well for most shots in normal situations. The
camera automatically selects the best F-number
(aperture) and shutter speed for the scene.
Macro Use Macro mode to take close-up pictures of
subjects less than 80 cm (32 in) away. In this
mode, auto focus has a distance range of 10 to
80 cm (4 to 32 in), and the camera will not take a
picture if it cannot find focus (see
Focusing the
Camera on page 35).
It is recommended that you not use zoom while in
the
Macro shooting mode.
Fast Shot Use Fast Shot mode in bright light conditions
when the subject is moderate to long distances
away. The camera uses a fixed focus instead
of auto focus, allowing you to take pictures
very quickly.