HP SW450 User manual

SW450
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.
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.
Insert the battery into the battery charger as1.
shown.
Connect the power cord to the battery charger.2.
Plug the power cord to the main outlet.3.
The battery charging time is 2 hours.

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Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the battery into the battery/memory card compartment.
If the battery is already installed, make sure to4.
power off the camera before removing and inserting a
recharged or new battery
Open the battery/memory card compartment at5.
the bottom of the camera as illustrated
Insert the battery into the compartment with6.
correct orientation as illustrated.
Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment.7.

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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.
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

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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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8
9
10
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LCD display screen5.
LED indicator6.
Mode Selector Switch7.
Photo Mode
Video Mode
Playback Mode
Function / OK button /8.
4-way navigation control
Menu button9.
Delete button10.

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Top View
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14
1213
Shutter button11.
Power button12.
Stabilizer button13.
Zoom buttons14.
Bottom View
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Speaker15.
Tripod screw hole16.
USB17.
Battery/Memory compartment door18.
Left/Right View
19
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.