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HP c200 User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface About this Manual ................1 Safety and Handling Precautions ........... 2 Battery Information ............... 2 Important Notes and Information ..........2 Photography Terms and Definitions ..........3 Specifications ................. 5 Package Contents Getting Started Attaching the Camera Strap ............7 Inserting the Batteries ..............
  • Page 4 Using the Function Menu ............26 Using the Record Menu ..............30 Setting the Scene Mode ............... 30 Playback ..................47 Using the Setup Menu Setting Sounds ................62 Setting Power Save ..............63 Setting LCD Save ................63 Setting Date & Time ..............63 Setting Language .................

  • 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

    Battery Information • The HP c200 camera uses 2 - AA batteries. For optimal performance and battery life, please use photo lithium. • Turn off the camera before installing or removing the 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 Universal serial bus, a digital interface for connecting up to 64 devices in a tiered-star topology. See http://www.usb.org. The adjustment of electronic still picture color channel gains or image White Balance processing so that radiation with relative spectral power distribution equal to that of the scene illumination source is rendered as a visual neutral.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications LCD Display 2.7” color LCD Sensor Type 14M CMOS Effective Pixels 14.0MP (4320 X 3240) Zoom 3X optical zoom, 5X digital zoom Lens Focal Length: 6.3(W)~18.9(T) mm Aperture F: 2.9~5.4 Still Image Format JPEG/EXIF 2.2 14 M (4320 x 3240), 3:2 (4320 x 2880), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M Photo Resolution (2048 x 1536), 16:9 (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 x 480) ISO Sensitivity...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: 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 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching 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 compartment. Please read "Battery Information"...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Flash Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone Back View LCD Screen Zoom Buttons LED Indicator Menu Button Function / Delete Button OK Button / 4-way Navigation Control Playback Button Top View Stabilizer Button Speaker Shutter Button Power Button...
  • Page 14 Bottom View Tripod Screw Hole Battery Compartment SD Card Compartment Left/Right View USB Port 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 Stabilizer compensate for camera motion 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 the flash mode options. Auto, Anti Red-eye, Forced On, Slow Sync and Forced Off) See page 24 for additional details. Flash Mode/ In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip. Right During playback of recorded video clips, press to fast forward.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings When the camera is powered up for the first time, please set the display language and date & time. Setting the Language Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections. Highlight the desired language and press the OK button to select.

  • 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 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings. Aperture value Displays aperture settings. Indicates that the camera is moving too much that may result in Shake warning image blur. Use of a tripod or steady hand may be required. Indicates macro is enabled. Please see page 25 for additional Macro details.

  • 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 photos: 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, 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 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 mode 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

    • Digital zoom is not available for video recording. • Slight camera movement in digital zoom will make it more diffi cult 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

    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 30: 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 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

    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 34: 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 35 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 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 Normally, self portraits require the subject to hold the camera at arms length so that they can push the shutter button. Often the result is a too close-up self image that is over exposed and background details reduced. This mode will not require the shutter button to be pressed while using face detection Self Portrait to track one or more faces in focus range.
  • 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 LOMO Mode The LOMO mode applies the following artistic effects on the Original photo: Over-saturated colors Off-kilter exposure Blurring Darkening around the edges of photo LOMO It is generally used as an interesting technique in candid photography. 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.
  • Page 40 Using Flowing water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or Original silk. Flowing Water Using Food Mode How to share your dining experiences and comments of interesting widgets on your blog by close-up images? Just get the camera and set the scene with food mode. This mode features on macro focus and auto flash designed for close-up photography.
  • Page 41 Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu. keys to choose a pattern. Press the OK button to start shooting. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button 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 42: 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 43 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 44: Using Voice Recording

    Using Fisheye Lens Mode The Fisheye Lens mode applies a hemispherical effect on Original the photos to make them look more interesting. Fisheye Lensv 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.

  • Page 45: Setting The Aeb

    The table below shows the available Drive mode settings. Icon Item Description 10 Sec Self-timer Sets a 10-second delay to capture image after pressing the Shutter button. 2 Sec Self-timer Sets a 2-second delay to capture image after pressing the Shutter button. Performs delay and capture twice: Double Self-timer •...

  • Page 46: Setting The Af Lamp

    The table below shows the available AF area settings. Icon Item Description Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame. Center The focus area is fixed on the center. Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low light conditions.

  • Page 47: Setting Saturation

    Setting Saturation The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your photos. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. To set Saturation From the Record menu, select Saturation. Use the keys to go through the selection.

  • Page 48: Setting The Digital Zoom

    Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 3x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.

  • Page 49: Setting Auto Review

    Setting Auto Review The Auto Review function lets you view the captured image right after shooting it. If Auto review is On, the camera will display the captured image for 1 second on the LCD monitor. To set Auto Review From the Record menu, select Auto Review.
  • Page 50 Internet Mode The Internet Mode will record videos with predefined settings for easy upload to the Internet website. The Internet supports two file upload standards: • Single File Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 100 MB. • Internet Uploader.

  • Page 51: Playback

    Playback Playback the still images, video and audio clips on the LCD screen. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode The LCD monitor displays an image.

  • Page 52: Zooming Images

    To set calendar mode Set the camera to Playback mode Press the button twice to view thumbnails in calendar mode. Use the navigation controls to move through the items. Press the OK button to select a image and view it normally.

  • Page 53: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos Set the camera to Playback mode Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. A movie clip has a movie icon displayed on screen. Press the OK button to play the video. During playback, press and hold the keys to fast forward or rewind the movie.

  • Page 54: Playing Voice Recording

    Playing Voice Recording Set the camera to Playback mode Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD monitor displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on the right. Press the OK button to play the voice recording.

  • Page 55: Using The Delete Button

    Using the Delete Button Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete or mark an image/video/audio clip for deletion. Set the camera to Playback mode View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode. Use the keys to scroll the display. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD monitor, press the Fn/Delete button.
  • Page 56 Select Start, then press the OK button to start the slideshow. During slideshow, press the OK button to pause slideshow. Use the keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slideshow. Press the OK button to apply selected option.

  • 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 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 fi les: From the Playback menu, select Protect. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings: •...

  • Page 59: Voice Memo

    To protect all fi les: Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes. Press the OK button to lock all files. To unlock all fi les: Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.
  • Page 60 Press the keys to scroll and select an image to attach voice memo to. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. Select Voice Memo. Select Start, then press the OK button to start recording. Press the OK button again to stop recording.
  • 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. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu.

  • Page 64: To Reset 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

    Radial Blur The Radial Blur is an effect creates blurs around a point, simulating the result of a zooming or rotating camera. To set Radial blur for an image: Use the keys to specify the level of blurs. The adjusting result on preview synchronously while selecting the level.

  • 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: Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. Use the keys to switch the menu tab along the top of the display to Setup...

  • Page 67: Setting Power Save

    Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. This function is not available in the following instances: •...

  • Page 68: Setting Language

    Setting Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and select the desired language. Press the OK button to confirm and apply settings. Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to images.

  • Page 69: Setting Lcd Brightness

    Setting LCD Brightness Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. 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. •...

  • 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. Press the FUNC button to toggle between turning on/ off the date stamp. Press the OK button 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...
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