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  • Page 1 HP CW450 Digital Camera User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface About this Manual ................1 Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information ....2 Battery Information ............... 2 Important Notes and Information ..........2 Photography Terms and Definitions ..........3 Package Contents Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap ..............6 Inserting the Batteries ..............
  • Page 4 Using the Record Menu ..............29 Setting the Scene Mode ............... 29 Playback ..................46 Using the Setup Menu Setting Sounds ................62 Setting Power Save ..............62 Setting LCD Save ................63 Setting Date & Time ..............63 Setting Language ................. 63 Setting File Numbering ..............

  • Page 5: Preface

    This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. For the latest reversion, please visit www.hp.com/support. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Safety And Handling Precautions Camera Information

    Battery Information • The HP CW450 camera uses 2 - AA batteries. For optimal performance and battery life, please use photo lithium. • Turn off the camera before installing or removing the or batteries.

  • Page 7: Photography Terms And Definitions

    Photography Terms and Definitions Terms Definitions A simple technique professional photographers use to ensure they properly Auto Exposure Bracketing expose their pictures, especially in challenging lighting situations. When (AEB) AEB is selected, the camera automatically takes three or more shots with a different exposure for each frame.
  • Page 8 Terms Definitions A device-specific four byte unsigned integer (UINT32) that represents a unique storage area that may contain data objects. The most significant StorageID sixteen bits of a StorageID represents the PhysicalStorageID, while the least significant sixteen bits of a StorageID represents the LogicalStorageID. Universal serial bus, a digital interface for connecting up to 64 devices in a tiered-star topology.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: CW450 Digital camera AA battery x 2 pcs Wrist strap CDROM disc with User Manual and USB cable Quick Start guide Software installation Warranty card...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap To reduce the risk of dropping the camera, it is strongly recommended to attach and use the provided camera strap. Inserting the Batteries Follow these instructions to insert the batteries into the battery/memory card compartment. Please read "Battery Information"...

  • Page 11: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card It is highly recommended that the camera storage is expanded by inserting a SD or SDHC memory card. These memory cards are available at most consumer store and online locations. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera.

  • Page 12: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Flash Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone Back View LCD display screen Zoom buttons LED indicator Menu button Function / Delete button OK button / 4-way navigation control Mode Selector Switch Photo Mode Video Mode Playback Mode Top View Stabilizer button...
  • Page 13 Bottom View Tripod screw hole Battery/Memory compartment door Left/Right View USB/TV Out Strap ring...

  • Page 14: Camera Buttons

    Camera Buttons Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to compensate for Stabilizer camera shake and help reduce motion blur. Press to set stabilizer on/off. Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clips.

  • Page 15: Turning The Power On And Off

    Button Description In Photo Mode, press to cycle through Macro and other focus options. Macro, Pan focus and Infinity) See pages 24-25 for additional details. Macro/Left In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip. During playback of recorded video clips, press to rewind. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.

  • Page 16: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera. First is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 17: Understanding The Lcd Screen

    Understanding the LCD Screen The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Screen Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout Item Description...
  • Page 18 Item Description Displays shutter speed settings. Please see page 20 for additional Shutter speed details. Aperture value Displays aperture settings. Please see page 38 for additional details. Indicates that the camera is moving too much that may result in Shake warning image blur.
  • Page 19 Video Mode Screen Layout Standby layout Recording Layout Item Description Record Mode Indicates the current mode. Zoom indicator Displays zoom. Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available. Battery Indicates battery level. Storage media Indicates current storage media in use. Display focus area settings Use to frame subject to record.
  • Page 20 Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: Item Description Playback mode Indicates the camera is in playback mode. Protect Indicates file is protected. Please see page 54 for additional details. Voice clip Indicates the photo has a attached audio clip.
  • Page 21 Playback mode of videos: Item Description Playback mode Indicates the camera is in playback mode. Protect Indicates file is protected. Please see page 54 for additional details. Video clip Indicates the file is a video clip. Button intro Indicates buttons used during playback. Indicates the current file number and total files stored in the internal memory File Number or SD/SDHC memory card.
  • Page 22 Playback mode of audio clips: Item Description Playback mode Indicates the camera is in playback mode. Protect Indicates file is protected. Please see page 54 for additional details. Button intro Indicates buttons used during playback. Indicates the current file number and total files stored in the internal memory File no./Total no.

  • Page 23: Changing The Lcd Display

    Changing the LCD Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the button. Press the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Movie Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: •...

  • Page 24: Recording Photos, Movies And Voices

    Recording Photos, Movies and Voices Taking Photos This camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode feature will optimise the internal settings so that in most situations, it can take photos with ease. This camera also has additional modes and features that extend the capabilities for the more experienced user.

  • Page 25: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos This camera is capable of recording videos. Since video recording requires significant memory capacity, it is highly recommended to use SD/SDHC cards with this feature. The available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video clip is limited to 4 GB.

  • Page 26: Using The Stabilizer Feature

    Using the Stabilizer Feature The Stabilizer feature is for Photo taking only. This feature is designed to help reduce the blurring effects on photos caused by slight camera movement. It is important to note that this feature cannot compensate for all movement and lighting situations and that in many cases may slow the camera’s ability to auto focus.

  • Page 27: Using The Flash Features

    Optical zoom 1X to 4X Digital zoom 1X to 5X • Digital zoom is not available for video recording. • Slight camera movement in digital zoom will make it more difficult to focus on objects/subjects. Use of a tripod can reduce this issue. Using the Flash Features By default, this camera is set to automatic flash mode which means that it will determine when to use this feature or not.

  • Page 28: Setting The Focus Mode

    Slow sync. This would be used to capture a dimly lit background while keeping the foreground (subject) properly lighted. This flash mode forces the camera to use a slower shutter speed in combination with the flash. The flash fires briefly to light the foreground (subject) while capturing ambient light to reveal more detail in the background.

  • Page 29: Using The Function Menu

    Pan Focus. This mode is designed to accurately focus on a desired subject so that closer and further objects are out of focus. For example, the camera might focus on a nearby tree, and the distant trees and mountains are blurry, as well as an even closer object such as a flower.
  • Page 30 The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images: Printing Size Printing Size Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size Suggestion Suggestion 4000 x 3000 A2 Size 2048 x 1536 4" x 6" 3648 x 2432 A2 Size 1920 x 1080 HDTV 3264 x 2448 A3 Size...
  • Page 31 Icon Item Description Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance. Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions. Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions. Tungsten Ideally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash. Fluorescent 1 Ideally used for indoor photos with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions.
  • Page 32 Icon Item Description The camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area Multi and selects the settings that best match this situation. The camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives greater weight Center to the subject matter at the center.

  • Page 33: Using The Record Menu

    Using the Record Menu In Photo mode, access to the Record menu is done by simply by pressing the Menu button on back of the camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply the desired settings.
  • Page 34 The table below shows the available scene mode settings: Icon Item Description The simplest and usually safest way to shoot basic photos. Settings are automatically adjusted by the camera. Each time the camera is Powered Auto off then on, this mode will be selected by default. This is recommended for novice photographers.
  • Page 35 Icon Item Description This scene mode uses the flash and will leave the shutter open longer to get more ambient light from the background. This will help reduce typical flash pictures where the subject does not have a black/dark background. Night Portrait Ideally, this will produce photos that have more detail in the background.
  • Page 36 Icon Item Description This mode allows manual adjustment to aperture value. The camera Aperture Priority automatically selects the shutter speed to match the brightness. This mode allows manual adjustment to shutter speed. The camera Shutter Priority automatically selects the aperture value to match the brightness. This mode allows manual adjustment to shutter speed and aperture value Manual Exposure regardless the brightness.
  • Page 37 Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, Text, Snow, Backlight Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait and Foliage - and selects the ideal settings.
  • Page 38 Using 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/butterfly, be sure to switch the scene mode to sports mode. This mode provides shutter in Burst speed (Keep shooting images long as the Shutter button is pressed) which allows you to capture a sequence of pictures that are frames apart clearly.
  • Page 39 Shutter button Frame the subject and press the take the first shot. OK button Press the to continue the second shot. Or, press Menu button to go back the first shot. Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images. Press OK button to save the composed image.
  • Page 40 Using Smile Capture Mode When facing the camera, especially kids, smiles are always short and hard to seize by manual shutter. Smile capture mode detects every smile all the time and performs Automatic Focus (AF) to capture an image without pressing Shutter button.
  • Page 41 Ask someone else to take the desired picture by using the semi-transparent screen image as a guide. Move your position until photographer confirm your whole or half body in the frame and in the right place. Press the Shutter button. Camera stores the image produced by this step only.
  • Page 42 Using Aperture Priority Mode This mode is designed for control the aperture value by user and let camera decide the shatter speed. The main impact that aperture had on images was with regards to Depth of Field. (DOF) • Choose lager aperture, only one subject in focus but the background nice and blurred. (Shallow DOF) •...
  • Page 43 Using Voice Recording From the Scene menu, select . The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Shutter button Press the again to stop recording. Setting the Drive Mode This camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Burst mode function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer will take photos after a predefined delay.
  • Page 44 Setting the AEB AAEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. It takes 3 consecutive photos in the order of standard exposure, under exposure and overexposure compensation. To set AEB From the Record menu, select AEB. Use the keys to go through the selection. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
  • Page 45 Setting Sharpness This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your photos. To set Sharpness Sharpness. From the Record menu, select Use the keys to go through the selection. OK button Press the to save and apply changes.
  • Page 46 Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos. To set Contrast From the Record menu, select Contrast. Use the keys to go through the selection. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High...
  • Page 47 Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on a photo, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows: •...
  • Page 48 Recording Videos Record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends on the camera model).
  • Page 49 Settings of Recording Videos Press Function button to enable video setting menu before recording a video. Video Size The Video Size function appears only in Video mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of video clips. The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings: Icon Item Description...

  • Page 50: Playback

    White Balance, Metering, Color Mode To set above settings, please refer to “Using the Function Menu” on page 25. Pre-record Catch the first three seconds of action that may would have potentially missed. Once enable this function, the camera starts recording movie automatically before pressing Shutter button.
  • Page 51 Viewing Thumbnails This feature will display 9-thumbnail images or by calendar mode on the LCD monitor at the same time. Searching numerous of images is much easier then single view navigation. To set 9-images mode Set the camera to Playback mode button once to enter 9-images mode.
  • Page 52 Thumbnail icons: Thumbnails images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording: Icon Item Description Voice Memo Indicates that a voice memo is attached to the image. Indicates a recorded movie. The image displayed is the first frame of the movie Movie clip.
  • Page 53 Zoom buttons During playback, use the to control volume. Press the button to increase volume/Press the button to decrease volume. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain on screen except To forward or rewind the video frame by frame, press the key to pause playback, then press the keys.
  • Page 54 Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 56 on how to record voice memo. Set the camera to Playback mode Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image file with voice memo has a voice memo icon located on the top center of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 55 Press the OK button to delete. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Then, repeat steps 5 to 7. To close the Delete function and go back to the single navigation mode, select Cancel. Locked files cannot be deleted at any time.
  • Page 56 To change slideshow settings: From the Slideshow menu, use the keys to move through the selections. Select Interval setting. Press the keys to adjust. Choose among the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec. Select Transition setting. Press the keys to adjust.
  • Page 57 To delete attached voice memo: Set the camera to Playback mode View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode. Use the keys to scroll until the desired image with voice memo is displayed on the screen. Menu button Press to launch the Playback Menu. Use the keys to move through the Playback menu selections then select Delete.
  • Page 58 Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: From the Playback menu, select Protect. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings: • Single.
  • Page 59 To unlock all files: Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears. Yes. Select OK button Press the to unlock all protected files. Red-eye Correction The Red-eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images.
  • Page 60 Time left (n seconds) for recording. When recording a voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old recording file would be replaced by the new one. Color Mode The Color Mode function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited photos in this function are saved as a new file.
  • Page 61 The succeeding table shows the available settings. Icon Item Description Normal No effect is added to the image. Sepia Image is saved with a sepia tone. B&W Image is saved in black and white. Negative Image appears to be the opposite of the original image. Mosaic Image is saved with mosaic tiles.
  • Page 62 Trim The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images. To trim an image: Set the camera to Playback mode. Use the keys to scroll and select an image to trim. Menu button Press the to launch the Playback menu.
  • Page 63 Resize Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize an image: Set the camera to Playback mode Use the keys to scroll and select an image to resize. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu.
  • Page 64 DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer.
  • Page 65 PictBridge The PictBridge function allows you to print images captured by your camera without connecting the camera to a PC. Print images with a PictBridge compatible printer directly. To activate PictBridge: Connect your camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable. See illustration below. If the printer does not support date &...

  • Page 66: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: Menu button Press to launch the Record/Playback Menu. Use the keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu.

  • Page 67: Setting Lcd Save

    Setting LCD Save Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power. When the camera is idle for 20 seconds, the LCD darkens. Press any button to resume to normal brightness. • The camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, does not function during video playback, slideshow, video recording and Pre-Composition scene mode shooting.

  • Page 68: Setting File Numbering

    Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to images. Available settings are: • Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the folder is changed. • Reset. Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see “About Folder and File Names”...

  • Page 69: Setting Memory Kit

    Setting Memory Kit This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. Available settings are: • Format. Select to format currently used memory. • Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. •...

  • Page 70: Reset All

    Reset All Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset. • Date and Time • Language • TV Out • Custom White Balance data...

  • Page 71: Making Connections

    Making Connections Connect your camera to: computer, or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a PC You can transfer images, videos and audio files to your PC. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.
  • Page 72 Connection established after PC MODE appeared on the LCD monitor. Access the files in the camera by your PC. • The camera’s internal memory and memory card would display as removable drives in PC. • After the connection, no image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 73: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Print your photos directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while the other end to USB terminal on the camera. The USB mode menu appears on the screen.
  • Page 74 To set Print Select Use the keys to scroll and select an image for printing. Specify the number of copies. Use the key to increase/decrease number. FUNC button Press the to toggle between turning on/ off the date stamp. OK button Press the to enter printer settings.

  • Page 75: Appendix

    Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio files. File Naming File names begin with “HPIM” and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on. One or both of the batteries may be exhausted. Replace the batteries. Camera turns off automatically. Press any button except the Power button to power on the camera. LCD turns blank. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.

  • Page 77: Getting Help

    Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camera require service within the warranty period, please contact the original point of purchase or an authorized HP reseller in your country. If service is not available at those locations, please contact an HP Branded Product warranty agent from the support contact list provided below.
  • Page 78 Contact/phone Support: Country Language Number Europe Region (EMEA) België Nederlandsk/ Deutsch + 32 2700 1724 Deutschland Deutsch + 49 6950073896 España Español + 34 914533458 France Français + 33 171230454 Ireland English + 353 1850882016 Italia Italiano + 39 269682189 Nederland Nederlandsk + 31 202015093...
  • Page 80 P/N: 7525C00142B...

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