HP d3500 User manual

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d3500
Digital Camera
User Manual

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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard Company
Address: Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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environment and customer protection. "CE" marked
cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
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and electronic equipment in the European countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into domestic
refuse. Please use the return and collection systems
available in your country for proper, safe disposal of
this product.
BEFORE YOU START
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this HP digital camera. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
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document. No part of this published manual may be
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respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use
your new HP digital camera. Every effort has been made
to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate,
however Hewlett-Packard Company reserves the right to
make changes without notice.HP shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used
to help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
Indicates precautions are to be taken while operat-
ing the camera.

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SAFETY NOTES
Safety notes for this camera
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
• To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture,
do not use or store the camera in very humid environ-
ments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a
beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera,
causing possible damage to it.
• Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or
under direct sunlight.
• Do not use or store the camera near a powerful magnetic
eld, for example near a magnet or transformer.
• Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
• Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long
period time.
• Turn the camera off, remove the battery and the memory
card, and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally
comes in contact with the camera.
• When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer
environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a
reasonable period of time before you turn it on.
• When you use the camera, remove the battery if it
overheats. Wait until the unit cools down.
• Download your photos and remove the memory card
when you are going to store the camera for a long period
of time.
• Store the camera in a dry environment and place it on a
at surface when you are going to store the camera for a
long period of time.
• Before you remove the battery and memory card, the
camera should be turned off.
• When you clean the body of the camera, do not use
abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.
• Use the professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated
cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Safety notes for battery
• To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop
the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched
by the objects.
• Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects
(including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging,
excessive heat, or possible leakage.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the
battery contacts dry.
• Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re to avoid a
possible explosion.

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• Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct
sunlight.
• Only use the supplied battery.
• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied with the camera
needs to be replaced, contact the retailer or the customer
service number listed in this manual.
• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this camera overheats
during charging, stop charging immediately and wait until
it cools down to resume charging.
• When the camera is stored for a long period of time,
remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not
accessible to the infants and children.
• In a colder environment, the performance of the battery
could be noticeably reduced.
• When you install the battery, install it according to the
positive and negative markings on the battery
compartment. Never force it into the battery
compartment.
Safety notes for memory card
• Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects
to avoid damaging it.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.
• Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it
dry.
• Do not remove the memory card when the camera is
turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be dam-
aged.
• Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy
the data to your PC before you edit them.
• When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be
sure to download your photos and remove the memory
card. Store it in a dry environment.
• Format the memory card using the camera before you
use it or insert a new one.
• We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory
cards to ensure peak performance.
• Do not modify the name of the les or folders of the
memory card using your PC. Modifying the le names
may cause the les to not be recognized on the camera or
a possible error may occur.
• A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder
that is automatically generated on the SD card. Do not
store photos that are not taken using this camera in these
folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the
playback.

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• When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of
the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot.
Other Safety Notes
• Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during
the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to
be written and the camera may not power on later.
• Do not hang the camera or strap around the neck of small
children.
• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used for the camera,
only charge it with the supplied battery charger.
• If battery uid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department.
• If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with
clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
• Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in ac-
cordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.
• When using your camera on an airplane, observe the
relevant rules specied by the airline.
• Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the
LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These
pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the
camera, photos or video.
• Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid
environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning
cloth.
• If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal
comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a
dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid
crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with
clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immedi-
ate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid
crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical
attention.

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BEFORE YOU START.................................. 1
SAFETY NOTES ............................................ 2
CONTENTS.................................................... 5
GETTING READY .......................................... 9
Accessories Included ...................................................9
Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap ...............................10
Part Names ..................................................................11
Charging Battery ..........................................................14
Installing Battery and Memory Card.............................15
Turning Camera On and Off.........................................17
Symbol Description ......................................................17
Set your Language, Date/Time ....................................18
Set your Language, Date/Time after
the rst power-on ..................................................18
Resetting your Language......................................18
Resetting Date/Time .............................................19
MODE OVERVIEW ........................................ 20
Display Setting .............................................................20
LCD Screen Display.....................................................21
Overview of the screen icons in
photo shooting mode ............................................21
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode ..........................................................23
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode .....................................................24
Using the Mode Dial.....................................................25
Auto Mode....................................................................26
Manual Mode ..............................................................26
Shutter Priority .............................................................27
Auto Program Exposure...............................................27
Face Beautier .............................................................28
Panorama.....................................................................28
Aperture Priority ...........................................................30
Scene Mode (SCN) ......................................................30
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)....................................33
Custom Settings...........................................................35
CONTENTS

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BASIC OPERATION....................................... 36
Using the Zoom Function .............................................36
Focus Setting ...............................................................37
Macro Mode .................................................................37
Self-Timer Setting.........................................................38
Open Flash...................................................................39
White Balance Setting..................................................40
Continuous Capture Setting .........................................41
EV Setting ....................................................................42
Exposure Compensation.......................................42
ISO........................................................................43
Shutter Adjustment................................................43
Aperture Adjustment .............................................44
Using Quick Recording ................................................44
i Button Function Menu ................................................45
PLAYBACK..................................................... 46
Viewing Photos and Videos..........................................46
Thumbnail View............................................................47
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ...............48
Slideshow.....................................................................49
Photos and Video Deletion...........................................50
USING THE MENUS ...................................... 51
Photo Setup Menu .......................................................51
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .....................51
Size.......................................................................52
OIS........................................................................52
Cont. AF................................................................53
HDR ......................................................................53
Photo Shooting Setting Menu ......................................54
Quality...................................................................54
AF-Assist Beam ....................................................55
Digital Zoom..........................................................55
Date Imprint ..........................................................55
Quick Review ........................................................56
Custom Settings....................................................56

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Movie Menu..................................................................57
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .....................57
Image Pixel ...........................................................58
VIS ........................................................................58
Movie Setting Menu .....................................................59
Digital Zoom..........................................................59
Playback Menu.............................................................60
HDR ......................................................................60
Red-Eye Reduction...............................................61
Rotate ...................................................................61
Resize ...................................................................62
Color Effect ...........................................................62
Playback Setting Menu ................................................63
Protect...................................................................63
Delete....................................................................64
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)........................65
Trim.......................................................................66
Setup Menu..................................................................67
Beep......................................................................67
Power Saver .........................................................68
Language..............................................................68
Zone......................................................................69
Date/Time..............................................................69
File / Software ..............................................................69
Format Memory.....................................................69
Copy to Card.........................................................70
File Numbering......................................................70
Reset.....................................................................71
FW Version ...........................................................71
CONNECTIONS............................................. 72
Connecting to a Computer ...........................................72
Setting the USB Mode ..........................................72
Transferring les to your computer .......................72
Video System ...............................................................73
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ........................74
Supported HDMI Connections .....................................75
Connecting HDMI-Ready TV ................................75

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Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible
Printer...........................................................................76
Setting the USB Mode ..........................................76
Connecting to your Printer ....................................77
Using the PictBridge Menu...........................................78
Print (with Date) ....................................................78
Print (without Date) ...............................................79
Print Index.............................................................80
Print DPOF Images...............................................81
Exit ........................................................................81
APPENDICES ................................................ 82
Specications ...............................................................82
Prompts and Warning Messages .................................86
Troubleshooting............................................................90

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GETTING READY
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or
appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
Accessories Included
USB Cable Tech Support Card
AC AdapterShoulder StrapRechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery
Tech Support Card
Lens Cap
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Lens cap strap

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Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

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Part Names
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

12
27
26
25
24
23 22
28
29
20
21
17
18
19

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1 AF Assist Beam/Timer Indicator 11 Playback Button 21 Speaker
2 Flash Lamp 12 AF Button/Arrow Button (Up) 22 Zoom Toggle
3 Microphone 13 Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) 23 Shutter Button
4 Lens 14 Delete Button/Self-Timer Button/
Arrow Button (Down) 24 Continuous Capture Button
5 LCD Screen 15 Marco Button/Arrow Button (Left) 25 Fast Video Recording Button
6 Exposure Compensation Button 16 SET Button 26 Power Switch
7 Status Indicator 17 Strap Buckle 27 Mode Dial
8 i Button 18 USB Port 28 Battery Cover
9 Menu Button 19 HDMI Port 29 Tripod Receptacle
10 Display Button 20 Flash Button

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Before you charge your battery, you should turn the camera
off and insert the battery.
1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the
supplied USB cable. (The plug shape of the power char-
ger may vary depending on the country or region. The
actual item may vary from the drawing below).
2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the wall outlet to
charge the battery.
The charger is for indoor use only.
After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use
the supplied power charger to charge the battery prior
to use.
3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the
camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the bat-
tery.
Charging indicator:
Red: Charging
Green: Charging complete
To have maximum battery life, charge the battery for at
least 4 hours the rst time.
Charging the battery should only be done with the
camera in the "off" position.
Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and
40°C.
Charging Battery
Power indicator
1
2
3

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2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram:
1. Open the battery cover.
OPEN
Installing Battery and Memory Card

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4. Close the battery cover.
OPEN
3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as
shown in the diagram below:
The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not
included in all camera packaging. If you have to
purchase a memory card, select one with storage
capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct
data storage.
To remove your memory card, open the battery cover,
gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it
carefully.
Write protection buckle

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Turning Camera On and Off
Turn the power switch to turn on/off the camera.
Power Switch
Symbol Description
In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used
throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is
to facilitate better understanding.
[Button name]：When one button on the camera
cannot be indicated by an icon, the
symbol [ ] is used to indicate it.
「Item properties」： The option properties in the camera
interface are indicated by the
symbol「」.

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4. Press the up/down arrow button to select「Language」
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language
and press the button to conrm.
6. Press the button and the snapshot screen appears.
Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst
power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the
language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language.
3. After you press the button to conrm the selection,
the Date/Time settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to
be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value for the
selected Date/Time.
6. Press the button to conrm the time settings and the
snapshot screen appears.
Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the rst time, follow the
instructions below to reset your language.
1. Turn the camera on via the power switch.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to
select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press
the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.

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Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the rst time, follow the
instructions below to reset date and time.
1. Turn the camera on via the power switch.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to
select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press
the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select「Date/Time」
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
5. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to
be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.
6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for
your selected block. After you nish your settings, press
the button to conrm.
7. Press the button and the following snapshot screen
appears.