This chapter describes how to take photos with the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera, including how to take Still, Burst, and Timelapse photos, and detailed descriptions of adjusting the camera settings.
This manual describes the three photo modes of the HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera—Still, Burst, and Timelapse—along with step‑by‑step instructions for using the 2‑step shutter button, checking the status LCD, and reviewing photos on the color LCD. It also covers how to adjust settings such as compression, resolution, white balance, and flash.
Additional sections explain how to use the camera menus to enable or disable features like Auto Shutoff, Beep sounds, and Instant Review, as well as handling memory‑card warnings and battery‑level indicators.
| Shutter button type | 2‑step Shutter button |
|---|---|
| Burst frame rate (default) | 2 frames per second |
| Burst frame rate (maximum) | 1 to 3 frames per second |
| Auto Shutoff | adjustable in Preferences menu |
| Beep sound | on by default, can be turned off |
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the green light appears, then press it all the way down to capture the photo.
Open the menu, go to Preferences → General, and adjust the Burst rate setting.
Press Menu → Preferences → General, scroll to Auto Shutoff, and use the arrow keys to toggle it.
In the Preferences → General menu, use the arrow keys to turn the Beep setting on or off.