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HP CC450 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CC450 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 Specifications ... 5 Package Contents Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap ...
  • Page 4 Using the Function Menu ... 26 Using the Record Menu ... 30 Setting the Scene Mode ... 30 Playback ... 49 Using the Setup Menu Setting Sounds ... 64 Setting Power Save ... 65 Setting LCD Save ... 65 Setting Date & Time ... 65 Setting Language ...

  • Page 5: Preface

    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.

  • Page 6: Safety And Handling Precautions Camera Information

    Battery Information • The HP CC450 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

    The process of encoding information using fewer bits cf. image compression, sound file compression. A standardized ASCII file created in a digital camera and stored on removable media along with the image files that indicate how many copies of which images should be printed.
  • 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: Specifications

    Specifications 2.7” color LCD Display 1/2.3” CCD Sensor Type 12.2MP (4032x3024) Effective Pixels 4X optical zoom, 5X digital zoom Zoom Lens Focal Length: 5.05 (W) ~ 20.2 (T) mm F2.8 ~ F6.3 Aperture 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 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 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 Top 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 Stabilizer button...
  • Page 14 Bottom View Tripod screw hole Battery/Memory compartment door Left/Right View USB/TV Out Strap ring...

  • Page 15: Camera Buttons

    Camera Buttons Button Power Stabilizer Shutter Zoom Menu Function/Delete Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button is used to access and select the various menus, settings and options available from the On Screen Display (OSD). Configure a wide range of settings to ensure optimal results for images and videos.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On And Off

    Button Description In Photo Mode, press to cycle through Macro and other focus options. 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. In Photo Mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.

  • 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 Press directional buttons to move through the selection. Highlight the desired a language, and then press Setting the Date &...

  • 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 Record Mode...
  • Page 19 Item Shutter speed Aperture value Shake warning Macro Exposure Face tracking White balance Metering Sharpness Quality Resolution AF lamp Description Displays shutter speed settings. Please see page 22 for additional details. Displays aperture settings. Please see page 40 for additional details. Indicates that the camera is moving too much that may result in image blur.

  • Page 20: Video Mode Screen Layout

    Video Mode Screen Layout Standby layout Item Record Mode Zoom indicator Time remaining Battery Storage media Display focus area settings Macro White balance Metering Resolution Key indicator Recorded time Recording status Pre-record The Pre-Record icon appears on the screen in red color as the same position as zoom indicator. Recording Layout Description Indicates the current mode.

  • 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 Playback mode Protect Voice clip Button intro File Number Battery Storage media Recording information DPOF Resolution Description Indicates the camera is in playback mode.

  • 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 56 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 Playback mode Protect Button intro File no./Total no. Battery Storage media Recording information Volume Audio length Played time Playing status Description Indicates the camera is in playback mode. Indicates file is protected. Please see page 56 for additional details. Indicates buttons used during playback.

  • Page 24: Changing The Lcd Display

    Changing the LCD Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the 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: Basic •...

  • 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 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. How does it work? It works according to the luminance of the target object.

  • Page 28: Using The Flash Features

    Optical zoom 1X to 4X 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

    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: Icon Pixel Size 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432 3264 x 2448 2592 x 1944 Quality This allows the quality (compression) at which the photo is captured to be increased or decreased. The quality determines the amount of compression applied to the photos.
  • 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 the camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button selections and apply the desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again. Record Menu The Record menu allows changes to the scene modes, and setup other capture settings.
  • Page 35 The table below shows the available scene mode settings: Icon Item Auto Program Intelligent Scene Portrait Landscape Sunset Backlight Kids Night Scene LOMO Fireworks Snow Sports Party Candlelight Description The simplest and usually safest way to shoot basic photos. Settings are automatically adjusted by the camera.
  • Page 36 Icon Item Night Portrait Soft Skin Flowing Water Food Building Text Foliage Auction Smile Capture Blink Detection Pre-composition Love Portrait Self Portrait 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.
  • Page 37 Icon Item Fisheye Lens Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Voice REC After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the forefront in My Mode of Function Menu. 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.
  • 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 Select this mode to enhance flowing water by applying a slight blurring effect. 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 to start shooting. OK button Frame the subject and press the Shutter button take the first shot. Press the to continue the second shot. OK button Or, press Menu button Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images.

  • 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: Using Hdr Mode

    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 Aperture Priority Mode

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

  • Page 45: Using Voice Recording

    Using Manual Exposure When the camera is in the manual exposure mode, you can change either aperture or shutter speed, or both. To activate Manual Exposure Select from the Scene Mode submenu. Press to enter the adjust mode. OK button Use the keys to select the shutter speed.

  • Page 46: Setting The Aeb

    Icon Item 10 Sec Self-timer 2 Sec Self-timer Double Self-timer Burst Speedy Burst 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.

  • Page 47: Setting The Af Lamp

    The table below shows the available AF area settings. Icon Item Multi Spot Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low light conditions. If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see “Front View”...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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, select Digital Zoom.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Video Size

    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 16:9...
  • Page 52 White Balance, Metering, Color Mode To set above settings, please refer to “Using the Function Menu” on page 26. 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 53: 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 54: 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 to select a image and view it OK button normally.

  • Page 55: 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 to play the video. OK button During playback, press and hold the forward or rewind the movie.

  • Page 56: 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 to play the voice recording.

  • Page 57: 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 A confirmation selection appears on screen.
  • Page 58 Select Start, then press the OK button During slideshow, press the OK button Use the keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slideshow. Press the to apply selected option. OK button To change slideshow settings: From the Slideshow menu, use the through the selections.

  • Page 59: 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 to launch the Playback Menu. Menu button Use the keys to move through the Playback menu...
  • Page 60 Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon To protect files: From the Playback menu, select The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings: •...

  • Page 61: Voice Memo

    To protect all files: Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes. Press the to lock all files. OK button To unlock all files: Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes.
  • Page 62 Press the Menu button Select Voice Memo. Select Start, then press the OK button Press the again to stop recording. OK button 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.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 Select...

  • Page 65: 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 menu.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 Menu. Use the keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu. Use the keys to move through the menu selections.

  • Page 69: 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: Recording a movie or audio file •...

  • Page 70: 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 to confirm and apply settings. OK button Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to images.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74 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 75: 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 76 To set Print Select Use the keys to scroll and select an image for printing. Specify the number of copies. Use the increase/decrease number. Press the FUNC button on/ off the date stamp. Press the to enter printer settings. OK button To set Print All and Print Index Repeat the same steps 2 to 4, then enter printer settings.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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’. LCD screen displays ‘Memory full’.

  • Page 79: 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 80 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...
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