SW450 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.
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. You need to charge the battery before using the camera. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown. 2.
Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert the battery into the battery/memory card compartment. 4. If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing and inserting a recharged or new battery 5. Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera as illustrated 6. Insert the battery into the compartment with correct orientation as illustrated. 7. 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 1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera. 2. Open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera 3.
1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Removing the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera. 2. Open the battery/memory card compartment. 3. Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes our of position. 4. Carefully pull out the card.
Camera Views Front View 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 3 Flash Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone 4 Back View 5. LCD display screen 6. LED indicator 7. Mode Selector Switch Photo Mode Video Mode Playback Mode 8. Function / OK button / 4-way navigation control 9. Menu button 10.
Top View 14 11. Shutter button 12. Power button 13. Stabilizer button 14. Zoom buttons 13 12 11 Bottom View 18 17 16 15 15. Speaker 16. Tripod screw hole 17. USB 18. Battery/Memory compartment door Left/Right View 19.
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 1. Press directional buttons to move through the selection. 2. Select a language, and then press OK button . Setting the Date & Time 1. Press left and right direction buttons to move through the selection. 2.
Modes Selector Switch This camera has a three mode selector switch. The different modes are: Photo Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ REC from scene modes. ] take photos and record audio clips by selecting Voice Video Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ ] record videos. Playback Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ ] view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The recording of voice memo attached to images is also available in this mode.
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. 1. Power on the camera by pressing the Power button 2. Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode . . 3. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor.
5. Pressing the Shutter button down fully will take the photo. If you take the photo when the bracket is red, the focus and exposure may not be correct. If the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to reduce the risk of blurred photos.
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).
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. 1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode . 2. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see “Photo Mode Screen Layout”. Still Image 3. Use the or keys to view next/previous image/video/audio. 4.
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: 1. Press Menu button Playback Menu. or 2. Use the Setup menu. to launch the Record/ keys to switch the menu tab to or 3. Use the menu selections. keys to move through the 4. To select an item, press the OK button or key. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6.
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 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 Schweiz Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano + 41 18009686 UK English + 44 2073652400 North America United States English 1.866.694.7633 Canada English and French 1.866.694.
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