Adjusting the Camera Settings
HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide
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5. Press the center soft key until you see
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(or the number
of seconds you have set) appear on the upper overlay
bar, and the self-timer icon appear in color on the lower
overlay bar.
Note:
The center soft key toggles between the self-
timer and macro modes so that you can take
photos using just one of the modes, or both at
the same time. The icons appear in color if they
are on. Keep pressing the button until you have
selected the combination of self-timer and
macro mode that you want; one on, both on, or
both off.
6. Frame your subject in the viewfinder, then press and hold the
Shutter
Shutter
Shutter
Shutter
button 1/2 way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and
exposure.
7.
When you see a green light to the left of the viewfinder, press the
Shutter
Shutter
Shutter
Shutter
button all the way down, then release it.
The red self-timer indicator light on the front of the camera starts
blinking. The light blinks faster for the final 3 seconds, then stops
blinking just before the camera takes the photo.
Self-timer
activated
Self-timer icon
Macro mode icon
Self-timer indicator light
