HP CW450 User manual

CW450
Digital Camera
Quick Start Guide

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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.

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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.
If the batteries are already installed, make sure to1.
power off the camera before removing and inserting
recharged or new batteries.
Open the battery/memory card compartment at2.
the bottom of the camera as illustrated.

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Insert the batteries into the compartment with3.
correct orientation as illustrated.
Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment.4.
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.1.
Inserting the memory card while powered on may damage
the card and camera.
Open the Battery/memory card compartment at the2.
bottom of the camera.
Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with3.
the metallic connectors facing the front side of the camera
as illustrated below.

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Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place. If the card4.
does not click into place, repeat the previous step to ensure proper orientation.
Close the Battery/memory card compartment.5.
To remove the SD/SDHC card
Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding.1.
Removing the memory card while powered on may damage
the card and camera.
Open the battery/memory card compartment.2.
Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes our of3.
position.
Carefully pull out the card.4.

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Camera Views
Front View
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Flash1.
Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp2.
Lens3.
Microphone4.
Back View
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LCD display screen5.
Zoom buttons6.
LED indicator7.
Menu button8.
Function / Delete button9.
OK button / 4-way navigation control10.
Mode Selector Switch11.
Photo Mode
Video Mode
Playback Mode

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Top View
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Stabilizer button12.
Speaker13.
Shutter button14.
Power button15.
Bottom View
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Tripod screw hole16.
Battery/Memory compartment door17.
Left/Right View
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USB/TV Out18.
Strap ring19.

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Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera for the rst 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
Press directional buttons to move through the selection.1.
Select a language, and then press2. OK button .
Setting the Date & Time
Press left and right direction buttons to move through the selection.1.
Press the up and down buttons to change the value for the date and time.2.
Press3. OK button when finished. This will save your date and time settings.
If necessary, press4. Menu button to close the menu.
At this point, the camera settings are set to the default automatic mode and is ready to
take photos and videos.

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Modes Selector Switch
This camera has a three mode selector switch. The different modes are:
Photo Mode
Slide the mode switch to [• ] take photos and record audio clips by selecting Voice
REC from scene modes.
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.

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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.
Power on the camera by pressing the Power1. button .
Slide the2. Mode switch to Photo mode .
Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration3.
on the right.
Lightly pressing the4. Shutter button down to the halfway position will start
the automatic focus and adjustments to the exposure level. When the camera has
successfully completed this automatic routine, the focus bracket will turn green. If the
automatic focus and exposure routine is not successful, the bracket will turn red. If this
occurs, simply release the shutter and repeat this step until the bracket turns green. In
some situations, lighting and contrast may be insufficient for the camera to successfully
complete the auto focus and exposure level routine. If this occurs, try better lighting.