HP CW450t User manual

CW450t
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 rechargeable battery 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.

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Insert the batteries into the compartment with3.
correct orientation as illustrated.
Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment4.
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 card does4.
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.
Microphone2.
Self-timer LED / Assist Lamp3.
Lens4.
Back View
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LCD monitor5.
Zoom Button6.
LED indicator7.
Playback Button8.

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Top View
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Speaker9.
Stabilizer button10.
Shutter button11.
Power button12.
Bottom View
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Tripod screw hole13.
Battery/Memory compartment door14.
Left/Right View
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USB/TV Out15.
Strap ring16.

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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
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor
Tap1. or to turn pages.
Tap the desired language button and apply.2.
Setting the Date & Time
Tap the screen to select Year/Month/Date or Hour/Minute.1.
Tap2. or to change the value for the date and time.
Tap to apply.3.

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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.
Record mode

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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.
3 Zoom indicator Displays zoom type and level.
4 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.
5 Battery Indicates approximate battery level.
6 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
Options are Internal memory and SD/SDHC memory card.