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Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light

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Camera Basics Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light Viewfinder indicator light The indicator light appears to the left of the viewfinder. The color of the light changes depending on the camera mode and at different stages in the photography process. If the flashing light indicates a camera error, a message also displays on the status or color LCD. Light color Meaning Red (flashing) • Memory card problem • No memory card • Full memory card • Internal memory full (only for burst photos) • Batteries low • Camera error Red (solid) • Flash charging Orange (flashing) • Camera initializing from Sleep mode Orange (solid) • Auto Focus failed or photo underexposure will occur (flash off and insufficient light) • Slow shutter (not enough light or tripod needed) Green (flashing) • Sending a photo via JetSend HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User's Guide 18

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Camera Basics
HP PhotoSmart C500 Digital Camera User’s Guide
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Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light
The indicator light appears to the left of the viewfinder.
The color of the light changes depending on the camera mode and at
different stages in the photography process. If the flashing light indicates
a camera error, a message also displays on the status or color LCD.
Light color
Light color
Light color
Light color
Meaning
Meaning
Meaning
Meaning
Red (flashing)
Memory card problem
No memory card
Full memory card
Internal memory full (only for burst photos)
Batteries low
Camera error
Red (solid)
Flash charging
Orange (flashing)
Camera initializing from Sleep mode
Orange (solid)
Auto Focus failed or photo underexposure will
occur (flash off and insufficient light)
Slow shutter (not enough light or tripod needed)
Green (flashing)
Sending a photo via JetSend
Viewfinder indicator light