PC460t Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
For more details about the camera operation and troubleshooting, please read the User Manual located on the CDROM disc included with your camera or visit http://www.hp.com/support and download it for the camera support page.
Tour of Your HP Camera Front View 1 3 111 Flash 222 Microphone 4 333 Self-timer LED / Assist Lamp 444 Lens 2 Back View 5 6 555 LCD Screen 666 LED Indicator 777 Playback Button 7 1
Top View 11 10 8 9 888 Stabilizer Button 999 Power Button 1111Shutter Button 1111Zoom Toggle Bottom View 1111Tripod Screw Hole 12 1111Battery / Memory Compartment 13 14 15 1111Speaker 1111USB / TV Out Left/Right View 1111Strap Ring 16 2
1. 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 Battery Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment. 111 If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing and inserting recharged or new batteries. 222 Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.
333 Insert the battery into the compartment with correct orientation as illustrated.
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. 111 Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera. 222 Open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.
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. 111 Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown. 222 Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for charging. The battery charging time is around 2 hours.
2. 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. Setting the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD screen 111 Tap or icons to turn pages. 222 Tap the desired language button and apply.
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 after the camera is turned on to view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.
3. 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. Touch screen Layout - Photo Mode Screen Layout: No. Item Description 1 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled. 2 Display focus area settings Use to frame subject to capture.
7 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is moving too much that may result in image blur. Use of a tripod or steady hand may be required 8 Touch button – AF area/Face tracking Tap to display the AF area/face tracking popup menu. 9 Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor. 10 Image Stabilizer Indicates if the image stabilizer function is enabled. 11 Resolution Displays photo resolution settings. 12 Quality Displays quality settings.
4. Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. - Playback mode display of still images: No. Item Description 1 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card. 2 Battery Indicates approximate battery level. 3 Storage media Indicates current storage memory. Options are internal camera memory or SD/SDHC memory card.
9 White balance Displays white balance setting of the image. 10 ISO Displays ISO setting of the image. 11 Exposure Displays exposure setting of the image. 12 Folder/Filename Indicate the location/filename of the image 13 Date & Time Displays the recorded date & time of the image. 14 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing. 15 Resolution Displays the photo resolution setting at the time it was taken. 16 Touch button - Menu Tap to launch playback menu.
5. 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. 111 Power on the camera by pressing the Power button . 222 Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration on the right.
6. Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 30 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 111 From the Record MENU Record mode icon 222 Tap the and icon, tap to select Scene Mode. Or, tap on-screen to enter scene mode selections. to move through the scene mode selections.
7. Playback You can playback the still images, videos and audio clips on the LCD screen. 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. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below: 111 Press the Playback button on the camera. 222 The LCD monitor displays an image.
333 Tap the or icons to view next/previous image/video/audio. 444 To play a movie or audio clip, tap the on-screen Play icon . Delete The Delete function allows to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. - To delete a photo/video/audio clip: 111 Set the camera to Playback mode and locate the desired image by single navigation or photo stream mode.
8. 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 enter the Setup Menu: 111 Tap the on-screen MENU icon to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 222 Tap the tab button to launch Setup menu. 333 Tap or icons to turn pages. 444 Tap the desired option button to enter submenu. 555 Configure the settings in the submenu.
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.
Contact/phone Support: Country Language Number 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 Schweiz Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano + 41 18009686 UK English + 44 2073652400 United States English 1.866.694.
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