HP PW550 Digital Camera User Manual

HP PW550Digital CameraUser Manual

viiiPhotography Terms and DenitionsTerms Denitionsauto exposure bracketing (AEB)A simple technique professional photographers use to ensure they pro

ixdigital still camera (DSC)A camera incorporating an image sensor which outputs a digital signal representing a still picture, or records a digital s

1Package ContentsPlease check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera Li-ion battery Wrist strapUSB cable Warranty Card

2Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist StrapFollow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to better protect your new camera:Insert t

3Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera.3. Close the battery compartment.4. Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Ca

4To remove the SD/SDHC cardOpen the battery compartment.1. Gently push the card until it clicks and pops out.2. Pull out the card carefully.3. Chargin

5Camera MemoryYour camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage c

6Camera ViewsFront ViewFlashSelf-Timer LED / AF Assist LampZoom LensMicrophoneBack ViewFunc / Delete *2Shooting / Video Record / Playback *1LCD screen

7Top ViewShutter buttonPower button Bottom ViewBattery / SD card compartmentLeft/Right ViewStrap ringUSB

8Button ٭1: Shooting/Video Record/Playback Switch to Shooting, Video Record or Playback mode by using the switching button.Button ٭2: FUNC/DeleteIn Sh

9Button UsageSET Conrm a selection when using the OSD menus.1. Flash/ RightIn Shooting mode, press to scroll through the ash mode options. 1. (

10Initial SettingsYou will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is turned on for the rst time.Setting the Languag

11ModesYour camera has three modes:Shooting modeSet to Shooting mode to capture images and record audio clips.• Shooting mode can be further set to mo

12Selecting the Shooting mode optionsSet the camera to Shooting mode.1. Press 2. to launch Shooting mode Menu.Select 3. Shooting Mode, and then pres

13LCD Monitor Layout and Icon DescriptionsShooting Mode Screen Layout12M307307ISOAU TOF 3.0F 3.0 1/ 301/ 300.0EV0.0EV1 2 3 4 5141619 1518 172067810121

14No. Item Description10 StabilizerIndicates stabilizer function is enabled. Please see page 21 for additional details.11 Saturation Displays saturati

15Playback Mode Screen LayoutThe Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.Playback mode display of still images:12 34

16Playback mode of videos:27/2727/272009/01/01 01:572009/01/01 01:57SET:WT0:00:16 / 0:00:201 2 3 567810911124No. Item Description1 Playback mode Ind

17No. Item Description10 Key indicatorIndicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the functions.11 Played time Indicates played time.12 Play

18Playback mode of audio clips:27/2727/272009/01/01 01:572009/01/01 01:57SET :WT0:00:16 / 0:00:201 2 45679810113No. Item Description1 Playback mode

iTable of ContentsPreface ... vAbout this Manual ...

19Changing the LCD Monitor DisplayThe type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the button. 3073070.0EV0.0EVISOAUTO12M307

20In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:SET :27/2727/272009/01/01 01:572009/01/01 01:57SET :12M1/ 301/ 30F 3.0F

21Using Shooting FunctionsShooting ImageTaking PhotosTurn on the camera by pressing the 1. button. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the 2.

22Setting the Zoom ControlYour camera features up to 5X optical zoom and up to 5X digital zoom. Optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the

23Digital zoom307307x5.0x5.0ISOAUTO0.0EV0.0EV12Moptical zoomTo adjust Optical Zoom:Press the 1. to zoom in out.The zoom indicator appears on the LCD

24Using FlashWhen taking pictures in difcult lighting conditions, use the button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in reco

25Your camera supports the four focus modes:Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from .8 meters (~ 2 ½ feet). When the camera is set to n

26Using the Function MenuThe “ ” is used to enter the My Menu mode for a quick setup of the latest six shooting/scene modes that were selected.Press

27ResolutionThe Resolution setting is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is req

28White BalanceThe White Balance setting allows you to adjust the image color temperature according to the ambient light condition when recording the

iiShooting mode ...11Video Reco

29ISOThe ISO function lets you adjust the ISO sensitivity in recording still images depending on the lightning levels of your surroundings.Use a highe

30MeteringThe Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light to record still images or video.As

31Color ModeThe Color Mode function lets you record still images or video and apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect Tinting an im

32Shooting MenuIf you are in shooting mode, you can access the Shooting menu simply by pressing the button on your camera.When the menu is displayed,

33Shooting ModeSelf-Timer/BurstAEBAF AreaOFFOFFSharpnessSelectAutoConfirmSAIcon Item DescriptionAutoThe simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings a

34Icon Item DescriptionPortraitThis scene mode will attempt to isolate the subject by opening a wide aperture to blur the background and providing lit

35Icon Item DescriptionCandlelight This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.Night PortraitThis scene mode uses the ash and will leav

36Icon Item DescriptionPre-compositionThis feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Full press shutter after referring the subject to the

37Using Smile Capture Mode -The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. This feature is most useful in capturing diffe

38Using Intelligent Scene Mode -With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions and switches to the appropri

iiiUsing Blink Detection Mode - ...40Using Aperture

39The table below shows the modes supported by Intelligent scene:IconIntelligent Scene ModesDescriptionPortrait This mode is set when a face is detect

40Using Blink Detection Mode -The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines if the captured image contains subjects with closed eyes. A menu se

41Using Aperture Priority Mode -Aperture Priority mode, allow users can adjust the aperture value. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed to

42Using Manual Exposure Mode -With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value. To activate Manual Exposu

43Setting the Self-Timer/BurstThis camera features a Self-Timer and Burst which can be set in the Self-Timer/Burst function in the Shooting Menu. The

44Setting the AEBEnabling AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) will capture a photo with three different exposure settings.The the initial photo is taken at

45The table below shows the available AF area settings.Icon Item DescriptionMulti The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.Sp

46Setting SaturationThe Saturation setting will allow adjustment to the color saturation of the photo. Using a higher saturation setting for rich colo

47Setting ContrastThese settings allow for adjustment to the contrast of a photo.SaturationContrastDigital ZoomDate & Time ImprintInstant ReviewO

48The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.Icon Item DescriptionIntelligent ZoomEnlarges the image digitally with almost no distortio

ivModify Color ... 69Crop ...

49Setting the Date & Time ImprintEnabling the Date & Time Imprint function will add the recorded date and time on photos.The recording date an

50Setting Instant ReviewEnabling the Instant Review function will display the captured photo immediately after shooting it for 1 second.SaturationCont

51Recording VideosYou can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be record

52Setting the Video QualityThe Video Quality function icon appears only in Video Record. Press the button to bring up the video quality options as s

53YouTube ModeThe YouTube Mode allows you to record videos with predened video settings for easy upload to the YouTube website.YouTube supports two 

54Recording VoicesFrom the Shooting mode menu, select 1. Voice. The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.Press the 2. butto

55Using the Viewing FunctionsView images, videos and audio clips through your camera’s Playback mode.Viewing in Single NavigationThe single navigation

56DisplayScroll bar. If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled.Thumbnail viewThumbnail iconsWhen you view the thumbnails, so

57Zooming imagesThe zoom view function works with still images only. Press to zoom out.Press to zoom in.In normal view, push the zoom control up until

58Playing VideosSet the camera to Playback mode.1. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved videos.2. 27/2727/272009/01/01 01:572009/0

vPrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible

59To capture screenshot image from a video clipDuring playback of video, press the 1. key to pause playback on your desired video frame to capture.P

60Playing Voice RecordingSet the camera to Playback mode.1. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the 2. saved images. When viewing a voice re

61Playing Voice MemoVoice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. Set the camera to Playback mode.1. Use the navigation controls

62Deleting an Photo/Video/AudioThere are two ways to delete an photo/video/audio:Using the • Delete button, orUsing Playback Menu Delete settings.• U

63Playback MenuThe Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings.To go to Playback Menu:Set the camera to Pl

64View SlideshowThe view slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos/videos in still image format in a continuous sequence.To view slidesh

65DeleteThe Delete function lets you remove unwanted les in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected les cannot be erased, to delete, un

66ProtectThe Protect function lets you lock a photo or video to protect it from being modied or accidentally erased. A protected le has a lock icon

67Remove Red EyesThe function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. It can be applied to an

68Voice MemoThe Voice Memo function allows you to record and attach a voice memo to a saved image. You can record a maximum of 30 seconds of Voice mem

viWarning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception.

69Modify ColorThis function allows adjustments to photos by applying different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. An edited photo using this

70Icon Item DescriptionBWB&W Image is saved in black and white.Neg.Negative Image appears to be the opposite of the original image.Mosaic Image is

71CropThe function allows you to trim an photo to another image size. This function is only available for still images.To trim an image:Set the camera

72Three options are displayed. If Overwrite is selected, the original photo will 7. permanently change to reect the changes. If Saved changes is sele

73ResizeThe Resize function allows you to change the photo resolution of large images to smaller ones. This function is only available for still image

74DPOFThe Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function allows you to mark image in your memory card for printing and allows you to specify the number of

75PictBridgeThe PictBridge function allows you to print images captured by your camera without connecting the camera to a PC. Print images with a Pict

76Making ConnectionsConnecting the Camera to a PCYou can transfer photos, videos and audio les to your PC.Connect the camera to a PC using the USB ca

77Connecting the Camera to a PrinterYou can print your photos directly using a PictBridge compatible printer.Turn on your camera.1. Set PictBridge set

78TroubleshootingProblem Cause and/or ActionCamera does not turn on. The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.Camera turns off auto

viiBattery InformationIf the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing • and inserting the battery.When insertin

79Getting HelpShould you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camera require service within the warranty period, please contact the or

80Contact/phone Support:Country Language NumberEurope Region (EMEA)België Dutch and German + 32 2700 1724Français French + 33 171230454Deutschland Ge

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