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  • Page 1 SW450 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 Charging the Battery ................6 Inserting the Battery ................6 Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card ............7 Camera Memory ...................8...
  • Page 4 Using the Record Menu ............... 30 Setting the Scene Mode ............... 30 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 About This Manual

    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

    Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information • Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. • Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures. • Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures. •...

  • 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: Digital camera Li-ion Battery x 1 pcs Battery charger CDROM disc with User Manual and Wrist strap USB cable Software installation Quick Start guide 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. To reduce the risk of dropping the camera, it is strongly recommended to attach and use the provided camera strap. Charging the Battery The battery that comes along with your package is not fully charged.

  • Page 11: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    Insert the battery into the compartment with correct orientation as illustrated. Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment. 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.

  • Page 12: Camera Memory

    Camera Memory Internal memory This camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. However, storage of images, video and audio clips is limited to approximately 12MB. For optimal use, it is strongly recommend that this camera is used with SD or SDHC memory cards.

  • Page 13: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Flash Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone Back View LCD display screen LED indicator Mode Selector Switch Photo Mode Video Mode Playback Mode Function / OK button / 4-way navigation control Menu button Delete button Top View Shutter button Power button...
  • Page 14 Bottom View 16 15 Speaker Tripod screw hole Battery/Memory compartment door Left/Right View Strap ring...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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 20: Video Mode Screen Layout

    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 21: Playback Mode Screen Layout

    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 22: Playback Mode Of Videos

    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 23: Playback Mode Of Audio Clips

    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 24: 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 25: Recording Photos, Video And Voices

    Recording Photos, Video 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Setting The Focus Mode

    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. If Slow Sync flash is not used, the background may appear black or underexposed. Forced off.

  • Page 30: Using The Function Menu

    Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to quickly adjust basic capture settings while in Photo and Video mode. In Photo mode, the Function menu displays the last 6 scene modes used as well as allow changes to be made in resolution and file compression quality settings, (EV compensation, Auto White Balance (AWB), ISO settings, Metering, and Color mode may be available for different scene modes).

  • Page 31: White Balance

    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 32 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 33: Color Mode

    Metering The Metering function allows adjustment to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light to record still images or video. • As adjustments to the settings are made, the LCD screen synchronously displays the image applying the metering settings.

  • Page 34: Using The Record Menu

    Vivid Images are tinted green. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns to Green make them more vivid. Images are tinted blue. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean to Vivid Blue make them look more vivid. 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...
  • Page 35 It is important to return the camera to the Auto mode when finished shooting specifics conditions. This will reduce the risk of taking a bad photo in normal situations. If the camera is powered off and then powered on, it will return to Auto scene mode be default.
  • Page 36 Icon Item Description Candlelight This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects. 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.
  • Page 37 Icon Item Description This feature applies digital processing only to the necessary portion(s) of the image and preserves details in highlights and shadows with natural contrast. 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.
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu. keys to choose a pattern. Press the OK button to start shooting. Shutter button Frame the subject and press the to take the first shot. Press the OK button to continue the second shot. Or, press Menu button to go back the first shot.

  • Page 41: Using Smile Capture Mode

    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 42 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 43: Using Aperture Priority Mode

    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 44: Using Voice Recording

    Using Voice Recording From the Scene menu, select . The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor. Shutter button Press the 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 45: Setting The Aeb

    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 46: Setting Sharpness

    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. The table below shows the available Sharpness settings: Icon Item...

  • Page 47: Setting Contrast

    Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos. To set Contrast Contrast. From the Record menu, select Use the keys to go through the selection. OK button Press the to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High...

  • Page 48: Setting The Date Stamp

    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 49: Video Size

    4GB) for a single • When the camera stop recording due to reaching maximum capacity ( video, simply press the Shutter button again to continue recording. • The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full. • Digital zoom is not available while recording a movie.

  • 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

    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 W position once to enter the 9-images mode.

  • Page 52: Zooming Images

    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 video. The image displayed is the first frame of the video Movie clip.

  • Page 53: To Capture Screenshot Image From A Movie Clip

    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

    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: Playback Menu

    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 Delete A Single File

    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

    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. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. Use the keys to move through the Playback menu selections then select Delete.

  • Page 58: To Protect Files

    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: Voice Memo

    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. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu.

  • Page 63: Startup Image

    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. Menu button Press the to launch the Playback menu.

  • Page 64: To Set Dpof

    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: Radial Blur

    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. 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: 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 71 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 72: 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 73: Start Printing

    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. Press the FUNC button to toggle between turning on/ off the date stamp. OK button Press the to enter printer settings.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on. One or both of the battery may be exhausted. Replace the battery. 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 76: 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 77 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 79 P/N: 7525C00141A...

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