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HP PC460T User Manual

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  • Page 1 PC460t Digital Camera User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ... 1 About this Manual ... 1 Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information Battery Information ... 2 Important Notes and Information ... 2 Specifications ... 3 Package Contents ... 4 Getting Started ... 5 Attach the Camera Strap ... 5 Charging the Battery by USB ...
  • Page 4 Setting Saturation ...45 Setting Contrast ...46 Setting Flash ...46 Setting Drive Mode ...46 Setting Focus Mode ...46 Setting Color Mode ...47 Setting the Digital Zoom ...48 Setting the Date Stamp ...48 Setting Auto Review ...49 Pre-Record ...49 Playback ... 50 File Navigation ...50 Viewing in Single Navigation Mode ...50 Viewing in Photo Stream Mode ...51...

  • 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

    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: Specifications

    Specifications LCD Display 3.0” touch screen Sensor Type 1/2.3” CCD Effective Pixels 14.2MP (4352x3264) Zoom 4X optical zoom, 5X digital zoom Lens Focal Length: 5.05 (W) ~ 20.2 (T) mm Aperture F2.8 ~ F6.3 Still Image Format JPEG/EXIF 2.2 Photo Resolution 14 M (4320 x 3240), 3:2 (4320 x 2880), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x 1536), 16:9 (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 x 480) ISO Sensitivity...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera Li-ion Battery x 1 pcs USB Adapter Camera strap USB cable User Manual and Software installation Quick Start guide Warranty card...

  • Page 9: 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. Charging the Battery by USB The battery that comes alone with your package is not fully charged. You need to charge the battery before using the camera.

  • Page 10: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. Insert the battery into the compartment with correct orientation as illustrated. Close and lock 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 11: 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 14MB. For optimal use, it is strongly recommend that this camera is used with SD or SDHC memory cards.

  • Page 12: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Flash Microphone Self-timer LED / Assist Lamp Lens Back View Screen LED Indicator Playback Button Top View Stabilizer Button Power Button Shutter Button Zoom Toggle...
  • Page 13 Bottom View Left/Right View Strap Ring Tripod Screw Hole Battery / Memory Compartment Speaker USB / TV Out...

  • Page 14: Camera Buttons

    Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Power Stabilizer Shutter Zoom Playback Onscreen Touch Buttons The control buttons appear on the touch screen and change dynamically depending on the task you’re performing. Icon Touch Button Record mode Self-timer/Burst...

  • Page 15: Turning The Power On And Off

    Turning the Power On and Off Press the Power button to power on and off the camera. • The startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. • This camera will also power up if the playback button is pressed clip, or audio clip will be displayed and the lens will not be extended. To turn off the camera, press the Power button the selected Power Save (see page Initial Settings...

  • Page 16: Modes

    Modes Your camera has two modes: Record Mode This is the default mode while you turn on the camera every time. You are able to take photos and record videos/ audio clips in this mode. Playback mode Press the Playback button videos and audio clips.

  • Page 17: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen The touch screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. It also provides all kinds of touch buttons to control the settings for the camera. The display on the touch screen is called the On Screen Display or OSD.
  • Page 18 Contrast Saturation Exposure Shutter speed Aperture value Touch button - Menu Touch button - Macro Touch button - Self-timer/Burst Touch button - Flash Touch button - Record mode Displays contrast settings. Please see page 46 for additional details. Displays saturation settings. Displays exposure settings.
  • Page 19 Scene Mode - Video Mode Screen Layout Standby layout Item Touch button - Record mode Zoom indicator Time remaining Battery Storage media Touch button - Display White balance Metering Resolution Touch button - Menu Touch button - Macro Touch button - Pre Record Touch button - Pause Recorded time Recording status...

  • Page 20: 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 File no./Total no. Battery Storage media Touch button - Next file Touch button - Display Aperture value Shutter speed Flash White balance...

  • Page 21: Playback Mode Of Videos

    Playback mode of videos: Playback layout Item File no./Total no. Battery Storage media Touch button - Next file Touch button - Play Touch button - Display Folder/Filename Recording date & time Video Resolution Touch button - Menu Touch button - Previous file Protect Playback mode...

  • Page 22: Playback Mode Of Audio Clips

    Playback mode of audio clips: Item File no./Total no. Battery Storage media Touch button - Next file Touch button - Play Touch button - Display Folder/Filename Date & Time Touch button - Menu Touch button - Previous file Protect Playback mode Playing status Played time Control touch panel...

  • Page 23: Changing The Lcd Monitor Display

    Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed taping the on-screen display button. Tap the icon repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Video Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: •...

  • Page 24: Recording Photos, Videos And Voices

    Recording Photos, Videos 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: Movie Size

    Settings of Recording Videos Tap the on-screen MENU icon to launch video menu and configure the settings before recording a video. Movie Size The Movie 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.

  • 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: Setting The Zoom Control

    Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of 4 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 20 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image may appear.

  • Page 29: Using Flash Features

    Using 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. However, is some situations, it may be useful to manually select the appropriate flash mode. When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash button be activated while recording videos or continuous shooting.

  • Page 30: Setting The Focus Mode

    Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip. To set the Focus mode • Tap the on-screen Macro icon to display popup macro menu and tap the desired icon. Icon.

  • Page 31: Setting The Drive Mode

    Setting the Drive Mode This camera features a Self-timer and Burst function which can be set in the Drive mode function on the screen. The Self-timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images.

  • Page 32: Setting The Af Area/Face Tracking/Touch Shot

    Setting the AF Area/Face tracking/Touch Shot AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses. To set AF Area: • Tap the on-screen AF Area icon to display the popup AF Area menu and tap the desired icon. How to use Face tracking: AF Area icon Tap the on-screen...

  • Page 33: Record Menu

    The table below shows the available AF Area settings. Icon Item Wide Center Face Tracking Touch Shot Using the Record Menu The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings. Record Menu To go to Record Menu: Tap the on-screen MENU to turn pages.

  • Page 34: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 32 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. MENU icon, tap to select Scene Mode. Or, tap on-screen Record mode icon From the Record scene mode selections. Tap the to move through the scene mode selections.
  • Page 35 The table below shows the available scene mode settings. Icon Item Auto Video Program Intelligent Scene Portrait Landscape Sunset Backlight Kids Night Scene LOMO Fireworks Snow Sports Description The simplest and usually safest way to shoot basic photos. Settings are automatically adjusted by the camera.
  • Page 36 This scene mode will set red-eye flash and narrow other parameters that Party best match typical indoor wedding/party conditions. 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.
  • Page 37 Self Portrait Fisheye Lens Voice Recording After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the forefront in My Mode of Function Menu. Normally, self portraits require the subject to hold the camera at arms length so that they can push the Shutter button close-up self image that is over exposed and background details reduced.
  • 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 effects on the photo: Over-saturated colors Off-kilter exposure Blurring Darkening around the edges of photo 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 Mode This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk. 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. Choose a pattern by tapping the icon. Return the preview screen to start shooting. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button take the first shot. Auction icon Or, tap the on-screen Continue button to proceed the second shot. Cancel button to go back the first shot.

  • Page 42: Using Smile Capture Mode

    Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only. Using Smile Capture Mode When facing 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 Follow these instructions to capture a photo by Smile Capture Mode:...
  • Page 43 Using Pre-composition Mode When asking someone else to take photos for you, but the photos always don’t come up right? Pre-composition helps to get the desired background, even if someone else is needed to take the picture. Basically, Pre-composition is a two-step process. Compose the desired background and press (full press), which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Using Hdr Mode

    Using Self Portrait When taking the picture for yourself, the self portrait mode is necessary besides the tripod. If a face has been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button Tips to make a great shape by self portrait photography: •...

  • Page 45: Setting Photo Size

    Setting Photo Size The Photo Size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the Photo Size affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required.

  • Page 46: Setting Ev Compensation

    Setting EV Compensation Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.

  • Page 47: Setting Metering

    Setting ISO This sets the sensitivity of the sensor for capturing photos to compensate for various lighting situations. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO value is increased), photography in dark or dim lit locations are improved. However, this may result in a more pixelated (grainier) photo.

  • Page 48: Setting Aeb

    Setting AEB AEB 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, tap AEB button. Tap On/Off to enable/disable AEB. Setting AF area AF stands for Automatic Focus.

  • Page 49: Setting Sharpness

    Setting Sharpness This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your photos. To set Sharpness From the Record menu, tap Sharpness. Tap the desired option button to apply. The table below shows the available Sharpness settings. Icon Item High Normal...

  • Page 50: Setting Contrast

    Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos. To set Contrast From the Record menu, tap Contrast. Tap the desired option button to apply. Icon Item High Normal Setting Flash To set Flash: Flash. From the Record menu, tap Tap the desired option button to apply.

  • Page 51: Setting Color Mode

    Setting Color Mode This feature allows adjustment to record photos and videos in different colors and tones for a more artistic effect. Tinting an photo or video color can make them appear more vivid. • Present the adjusting results on screen synchronously when change options by tapping Icon Item...

  • Page 52: 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 4X, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom From the Record menu, tap Digital Zoom.

  • Page 53: 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, tap Auto Review.

  • Page 54: Playback

    Playback You can playback the still images, videos and audio clips on the LCD monitor. File Navigation There are 4 playback modes for file navigation in this camera: • Single navigation • Photo Steam • Thumbnail • Calendar Viewing in Single Navigation Mode The single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 55: Viewing In Photo Stream Mode

    Viewing in Photo Stream Mode The photo stream mode displays files side-by-side and supports finger motions allows you to browse files with ease. To use photo stream navigation: • Switch from single navigation by tapping any part of the screen, except onscreen buttons. •...

  • Page 56: Viewing In Calendar Mode

    To use thumbnail navigation: • Drag left or right to scroll. (Dragging to scroll won’t choose or activate anything on the screen) • Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop, or touch anywhere on the screen to stop it immediately.

  • Page 57: Zooming Images

    Zooming images The zoom view function works with still images only. • In single navigation mode, move the zoom toggle to the telephoto position repeatedly until the desired magnification level. • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in.

  • Page 58: Playing Voice Recording

    Playing Voice Recording Playback icon Set the camera to Play icon Tap the onscreen Tap the iconn to pause playback; tap the resume. Tap the icon to stop the playback and return single navigation mode. Tap the iconn to set repeat on/off. •...

  • Page 59: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: Playback Set the camera to MENU Tap the on-screen Menu. icons to turn pages. Tap the desired option button to enter submenu. Configure the settings in the submenu.
  • Page 60 • Search by Scene: Tap the group button to display all files of the scene in single navigation mode. • Search by Date: All date groups will be listed in captured order. Tap the group button to display all files of the scene in single navigation mode.

  • Page 61: Quick Retouch

    To configure slideshow settings: Tap to select Interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec. Tap to select Transition settings: • Horizontal • Shrink • Fade • Random Tap to select Repeat setting. Available settings are: Yes, No. Favorite Arrange your files by sorting them to the built-in 10 favorite groups. The feature makes it easier to locate the desired photo/video/voice recording among numerous files with the function “Search Photos”.

  • Page 62: Perspective Control

    Red Eye Correction The function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate. To activate Red Eye Correction: Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired photo by single navigation.

  • Page 63: Color Mode

    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: Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired photo by single navigation. MENU Tap the on-screen icon to launch playback menu...
  • Page 64 Painter Use your imagination and this Painter application to create exclusive images with the touch screen. Painter is an easy drawing toolbox which contains color pen, eraser, stamp and photo frame. To use the Painter for an image: Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation or photo stream mode.

  • Page 65: Voice Memo

    Voice Memo A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. To record voice memo: Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation. MENU Tap the on-screen icon to launch playback menu and tap Voice Memo.
  • Page 66 To delete attached voice memo: Locate an image with voice memo attached in single navigation or photo stream mode. Tap the onscreen voice only button in the delete submenu to popup confirm menu. YES to delete the voice memo, Cancel to abort. Up to 200 files can be selected in one time for Delete.
  • Page 67 Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. a A protected file has a lock icon when viewed in Playback mode. To protect files: From the Playback menu, tap to select Protect. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available settings are as follow: •...
  • Page 68 To unlock all files: Unlock all in the protect submenu to popup a confirm menu. Yes to unlock all files, Cancel to abort 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 and locate the desired image by single navigation mode.
  • Page 69 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 and locate the desired image by single navigation mode. MENU Tap the on-screen icon to launch playback menu and tap Resize.
  • Page 70 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 71: 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 you to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: MENU Tap the on-screen Playback Menu. Tap the tab icon to launch Setup menu.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Setting Tv Out

    Setting TV Out Use the TV Out function to adjust video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV out is not set correctly, the image may not display properly on TV. Available settings are: • NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada, Taiwan and others. •...

  • Page 74: 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 75: Making Connections

    Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a TV You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/ PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera.

  • Page 76: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

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

  • Page 77: Setting The Print Mode Menu

    Setting the Print Mode Menu Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established. Print Mode includes three major settings: • Select. An image can then be selected to print. • All.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Camera turns off automatically. LCD turns blank. Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, and then the camera turns off. LCD screen displays ‘No images in memory’. LCD screen displays ‘Not available for this file’.

  • Page 80: 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 81 Contact/phone Support: Country Language Europe Region (EMEA) België Nederlandsk/ Deutsch Deutschland Deutsch España Español France Français Ireland English Italia Italiano Nederland Nederlandsk Schweiz Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano English North America United States English Canada English and Français Country Language City Mexico City México Español Guadalajara...
  • Page 83 P/N: 7525C00222A...

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