HP CW450t Digital Camera User Manual

HP CW450tDigital CameraUser Manual

67Camera ViewsFront View1234Flash1. Microphone2. Self-timer LED / Assist Lamp3. Lens4. Back View6785LCD monitor5. Zoom Button6. LED indicator7. Playba

67Bottom View1413Tripod screw hole13. Battery / Memory compartment14. Left/Right View1516USB / TV Out15. Strap ring16.

89Camera ButtonsYour camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.No. Button Description12Power Press the Power button to turn the power

89Turning the Power On and OffPress the Power button to power on and off the camera.Thestartupimagedisplaysbrieyandthestartupsoundplaysif

1011ModesYour camera has two modes:Record Mode This is the default mode while you turn on the camera every time. You are able to take photos and recor

1011Using the Touch ScreenThe touch screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or vide

121316 Contrast Displays contrast settings. Please see page 42 for additional details.17 Saturation Displays saturation settings.18 ExposureDisplays

1213Scene Mode - Video Mode Screen LayoutStandby layout Recording LayoutNo. Item Description1Touch button - Record mode Tap to launch the scene mode m

1415Playback Mode Screen LayoutThe Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.Playback mode display of still images: No.

1415Playback mode of videos:Playback layout Playing LayoutNo. Item Description1File no./Total no.Indicates the current file number and total files sto

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1617Playback mode of audio clips:No. Item Description1File no./Total no.Indicates the current file number and total files stored in the internal memor

1617Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed taping the onscreen display button . Tap the

1819Recording Photos, Videos and VoicesTaking PhotosThis camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode

1819Recording VideosThis camera is capable of recording videos. Since video recording requires significant memory capacity, it is highly recommended

2021Settings of Recording VideosTap the onscreen MENU button to launch video menu and configure the settings before recording a video. Movie sizeThe

2021To activate Stabilizer Press the • Stabilizer button located on the top of the camera to enable/disable stabilizer.If Stabilizer is enabled, th

2223Digital zoom is not available for video recording.•Slightcameramovementindigitalzoomwillmakeitmoredifculttofocuson•objects/subjec

2223Setting the Focus ModeThis function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip.To set the Focus modeTap th

2425The table below shows the available Drive mode settings.Icon Item Description10 Sec Self-timerSets a 10-second delay to capture image after pressi

2425Setting the AF Area/Face tracking/Touch ShotAF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses.To set AF

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2627The table below shows the available AF Area settings.Icon Item DescriptionWide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.C

2627Setting the Scene ModeBy simply selecting one of the following 29 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings.From the Rec

2829 The table below shows the available scene mode settings.Icon Item DescriptionAutoThe simplest and usually safest way to shoot basic photos. Setti

2829Night PortraitThis scene mode uses the flash and will leave the shutter open longer to get more ambient light from the background. This will help

3031HDRThis feature applies digital processing only to the necessary portion(s) of the image and preserves details in highlights and shadows with natu

3031Using Intelligent SceneThis feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply fr

3233Using Sports Mode Ideal to taking a series of sports motion images, such as a golf swing, or try to capture the images of a flying hummingbird/but

3233Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu.1. Choose a pattern by tapping the icon.2. Return the preview screen to start shooting.3. Frame the subje

3435Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.Using Smile Capture ModeWhen facing

3435Using Pre-composition ModeWhen asking someone else to take photos for you, but the photos always don’t come up right?Pre-composition helps to get

II 1Setting Flash...42Setting Drive Mode...

3637Using Self PortraitWhen taking the picture for yourself, the self portrait mode is necessary besides the tripod. If a face has been recognized, t

3637Setting Photo SizeThe Photo Size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the Photo Size affects the number o

3839Setting EV CompensationImages can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitab

3839Setting ISOThis sets the sensitivity of the sensor for capturing photos to compensate for various lighting situations. When the sensitivity is ra

4041Setting AEBAEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. It takes 3 consecutive photos in the order of standard exposure, under exposure and over

4041Setting SharpnessThis function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your photos.To set SharpnessFrom the Record menu, tap Sharpness.1.

4243Setting ContrastThis function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos.To set ContrastFrom the Record menu, tap Contrast.1. Tap the desire

4243Setting Color ModeThis feature allows adjustment to record photos and videos in different colors and tones for a more artistic effect. Tinting an

4445Setting the Digital ZoomThis feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera.Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. Whe

4445Setting Auto ReviewThe Auto Review function lets you view the captured image right after shooting it. If Auto review is On, the camera will displa

II 1PrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possib

4647Pre-Record Catch the first three seconds of action that may would have potentially missed. Once enable this function, the camera starts recording

4647PlaybackYou can playback the still images, videos and audio clips on the LCD monitor.File NavigationThere are 4 playback modes for file navigation

4849Viewing in Photo Stream ModeThe photo stream mode displays files side-by-side and supports finger motions allows you to browse files with ease.To

4849To use thumbnail navigation:Drag left or right to scroll. (Dragging to scroll won’t choose or •activate anything on the screen)Flick to scroll qu

5051Zooming imagesThe zoom view function works with still images only.In single navigation mode, press the• Telephoto button repeatedlyuntilthed

5051Playing VideosSet the camera to 1. Playback button .Tap the onscreen 2. Play button to play a video clip.During playback, tap the 3. or but

5253Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo•Onscreen control panel and playing info appears 2 seconds then hide. Tap the •screen to

5253To use the search function:Select 1. Search Photos by tapping it in the playback menu. Or, tap onscreen button from photo stream mode.Tap the de

5455SlideshowThe slideshow function enables you to playback all your still images automatically in order one image at a time.To view slideshow:From th

5455Quick RetouchThe unique feature is designed to create a retouched copy for a still image with the best balance of contrast and saturation.To use Q

23Safety and Handling Precautions Camera InformationDo not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.•Do not expose the camera to moisture

5657The camera allows applying this feature up to 10 times in the same perspective angle to an image.Radial BlurThe Radial Blur is an effect creates b

5657The succeeding table shows the available settings.Item DescriptionNormal No effect is added to the image.Sepia Image is saved with a sepia tone.B

5859Voice MemoA maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images.To record voice memo:Set the camera to Playback mod

5859To delete attached voice memo:Locate an image with voice memo attached in single 1. navigation or photo stream mode. Tap the onscreen 2. voice on

6061 ProtectSet the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. a A protected file has a lock icon when viewed in Playback mod

6061Tounlockallles:Tap1. Unlock all in the protect submenu to popup a confirm menu.Tap 2. Yes to unlock all files, Cancel to abort TrimThe Trim

6263ResizeResizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available.To resize an image:Set the camera to Playback mode and loc

6263DPOFDPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select t

6465Using the Setup MenuYou can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows you to configure general came

6465Setting Power SaveThe Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. A

23Package ContentsPlease check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:Digital camera AA battery x 2 pcs Camera strapUSB cable User Man

6667Setting TV OutUse the TV Out function to adjust video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV out is not set correctly, th

6667Setting Memory Kit This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. If the images were saved in t

6869Making ConnectionsYou can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer.Connecting the Camera to a TVYou can play back your images on a TV sc

6869The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor 5. appears “Connecting…” Connection established after “6. PC MODE” appeared on the L

7071Setting the Print Mode MenuPrint Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established. Print Mode

7071AppendixAbout Folder and File NamesYour camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize capture

7273TroubleshootingProblem Cause and/or ActionCamera does not turn on. The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries.Camera turns of

7273Getting HelpShould you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camera require service within the warranty period, please contact the

74Contact/phone Support:Country Language NumberEurope Region (EMEA)België Dutch and German + 32 2700 1724Français French + 33 171230454Deutschland Ge

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45Getting StartedAttach the Camera StrapTo reduce the risk of dropping the camera, it is strongly recommended to attach and use the provided camera st

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45Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory CardIt is highly recommended that the camera storage is expanded by inserting a SD or SDHC memory card. These memory ca