HP PW550
Digital Camera
User Manual
Table of Contents
About this Manual........................................................................................................... v
Trademark Recognition................................................................................................... vi
Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information....................................................... vi
Using this Menu.............................................................................................................vii
Photography Terms and Definitions ................................................................................viii
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................................................................2
Inserting the Battery.......................................................................................................2
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card.................................................................................3
Charging the battery .......................................................................................................4
Camera Memory..............................................................................................................5
Camera Views.................................................................................................................6
Top View.....................................................................................................................................7
Setting the Language.................................................................................................................10
Modes.......................................................................................................................... 11
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Shooting mode..........................................................................................................................11
LCD Monitor Layout and Icon Descriptions...................................................................... 13
Playback Mode Screen Layout........................................................................................ 15
Playback mode display of still images:.........................................................................................15
Playback mode of videos:...........................................................................................................16
Taking Photos............................................................................................................................21
Using the Stabilizer....................................................................................................................21
Zoom buttons............................................................................................................................22
Setting the Focus Mode..............................................................................................................24
Using the Function Menu............................................................................................... 26
Resolution.................................................................................................................................27
Quality......................................................................................................................................27
- Using Intelligent Scene Mode..................................................................................................38
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Setting Saturation......................................................................................................................46
Setting the Date & Time Imprint.................................................................................................49
Setting Instant Review...............................................................................................................50
Recording Videos.......................................................................................................................51
Viewing thumbnails....................................................................................................... 55
To capture screenshot image from a video clip................................................................ 59
View Slideshow............................................................................................................. 64
Delete.......................................................................................................................... 65
Protect......................................................................................................................... 66
Voice Memo.................................................................................................................. 68
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Preface
About this Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information
presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in
any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2009
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits
and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable
to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Trademark Recognition
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks
of Apple Inc. In addition, all other companies or product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the
product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
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Battery Information
• If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing
and inserting the battery.
• When inserting the battery in this camera, ensure that it is oriented correctly. Please
see pages 2 and 3 for additional details. Inserting the battery upside down can cause
damage and in an extremely rare event can result in an explosion.
• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera
body to feel warm.
Using this Menu
Symbols used in this manual are explained below:
Note
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
Warning
This indicates warning message that should be read before using the function.
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Photography Terms and Definitions
Definitions
Terms
A simple technique professional photographers use to ensure
they properly expose their pictures, especially in challenging
lighting situations. When AEB is selected, the camera
automatically takes three or more shots with a different
exposure for each frame.
auto exposure bracketing (AEB)
Auto focus refers to a camera lens’ ability to adjust its
configuration in order to focus properly on a subject regardless
of whether it is near or far from the camera. Auto focus lenses
generally provide vastly superior image quality than do their
fixed focus cousins since they do not have to rely on their depth
of field. Also known as: “AF”, “auto-focus”.
auto focus (AF)
album
An end-user created object that is used to logically group data
objects according to some user-defined criteria. An album may
or may not be a physical folder in a file system.
A circuit that converts an analog signal, having a continuously
varying amplitude, to a digitally quantized representation using
binary output signals.
Analog to Digital Converter (A/D
or ADC)
aspect ratio
cf. image aspect ratio, pixel aspect ratio.
With auto white balance, the camera attempts to determine the
color temperature of the light and automatically adjust for that
color temperature. Many people just leave the camera set to
auto white balance all the time.
auto white balance (AWB)
A type of silicon integrated circuit used to convert light into an
electronic signal.
Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
compression
The process of encoding information using fewer bits cf. image
compression, sound file compression.
A standardized ASCII file created in a digital camera and stored
on removable media along with the image files that indicate how
many copies of which images should be printed. It also allows
index prints, cropping, and text overlays to be specified.
Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF)
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A camera incorporating an image sensor which outputs a digital
signal representing a still picture, or records a digital signal
representing a still picture on a removable medium, such as a
memory card or magnetic disk.
digital still camera (DSC)
dynamic range
cf. ISO DSC dynamic range, colour gamut, luminance ratio.
A compressed file format for digital cameras in which the images
are compressed using the baseline JPEG standard, described in
ISO 12234-2, and metadata and thumbnail images are stored
using TIFF tags within an application segment at the beginning
of the JPEG file.
Exif/JPEG
A numerical value that is inversely proportional to the exposure
provided to an image sensor to obtain an image. Images
obtained from a camera using a range of exposure index values
will normally provide a range of image quality levels.
exposure index
A numerical value calculated from the exposure provided at the
focal plane of an electronic camera to produce specified camera
output signal characteristics using the methods described in the
referenced standard. The ISO speed should correlate with the
highest exposure index value that provides peak image quality
for normal scenes.
ISO speed
Joint Photographic Experts Group. An image compression
method defined in ISO/IEC 10918-1.
JPEG
protocol
Defined mechanisms for exchanging data between devices.
A device-specific four byte unsigned integer (UINT32) that
represents a unique storage area that may contain data objects.
The most significant sixteen bits of a StorageID represents the
PhysicalStorageID, while the least significant sixteen bits of a
StorageID represents the LogicalStorageID.
StorageID
Universal serial bus, a digital interface for connecting up to 64
USB
The adjustment of electronic still picture color channel gains or
image processing so that radiation with relative spectral power
distribution equal to that of the scene illumination source is
rendered as a visual neutral.
white balance
Source: ISO/WE 12231 Photography-- Electronic still-picture cameras -- Terminology
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Getting Started
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your
camera to better protect your new camera:
1. Insert the smaller loop of the strap in the strap
eyelet.
2. Thread the larger loop of the strap though the short
loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.
Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the NP45 Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery into the battery
compartment. If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before
removing and inserting a recharged or new battery. Please read “Battery Information” before
inserting/removing battery.
1. If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before
removing and inserting a recharged or new battery.
2. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
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3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera.
4. Close the battery compartment.
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards.
1. Open the SD card compartment at the bottom of the
camera.
2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with
the metallic contacts facing the front side of the camera.
3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it
clicks into place.
4. Close the SD card compartment.
3
To remove the SD/SDHC card
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Gently push the card until it clicks and pops out.
3. Pull out the card carefully.
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.
2. Connect the battery charger to the adaptor.
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3. Plug the adaptor to the main outlet.
C H A R G
Please charge the battery at least 2.5 hours for the initial use. Beyond the initial use, please
charge your battery until the LED indicator on your charger turns green.
4
Camera Memory
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a
maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the
camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio clips in the external storage card.
The
icon indicates the camera is using SD card.
Warning
Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing additional cards, please
check the card specifications. Please use class 4 rated SD/SDHC or greater to ensure optimal
operation. You can ensure optimal compatibility by purchasing HP brand SD cards.
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Button
٭ 1: Shooting/Video Record/Playback Switch to Shooting, Video Record or Playback mode by using the switching button.
Button
٭ 2: FUNC/Delete In Shooting and Video Record mode, press to enter FUNC menu.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
Button
٭ 3: Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the
button allows you to access the various
menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). Further functions of these buttons are as
follows:
Face Tracking/
Rotate Button
SET Button
Flash Button
Macro Button
Display Button
Button
٭ 4: Menu button Press the
button to enter the setup/settings menu. Press the button again to exit the
settings menu.
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Button
SET
Usage
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
1. In Shooting mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options.
(
Auto,
Anti Red-eye,
Slow Sync, Forced On and
Forced Off)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.
3. In Playback Video Record, press to fast forward video playback.
4. In Menu mode, press to change submenus.
Flash/ Right
Macro/ Left
1. In Shooting mode, press to switch focus mode.
(
Macro,
Pan Focus,
Infinity)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.
3. In Playback Video Record, press to rewind video playback.
4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.
1. In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
2. In Shooting mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.
3. In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio playback.
Up/Face
Tracking/ Rotate
4. In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each
press of the button. This feature is applicable for still images only.
1. In Playback mode, press to change the LCD screen display. Continue to press
to cycle through thru the display options and on-screen help. See page 20 for
additional details.
2. In Shooting mode, press to change the LCD screen display. Continue to press
to cycle through thru the display options and on-screen help. See page 19 for
additional details.
Display/Down
3. In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
4. In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.
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Initial Settings
You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is
turned on for the first time.
Setting the Language
1. Press
,
,
or
to move through the selection.
to apply.
2. Select a language, and then press
Using Setup Menu
You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Shooting or Playback mode. The Setup
menu allows you to configure general camera settings.
To go to Setup Menu:
1. Press
Menu.
to launch the Shooting/Playback
Camera Sounds
Auto Power Off
Display Timeout
Date & Time
Language
File Numbering
2. Use the
or
key to change the menu
menu.
1min
OFF
tab to Setup
3. Use the
or
key to move through the
menu selections.
4. To select an item, press the
button or
.
5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.
6. Press the
button to save and apply settings.
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Modes
Your camera has three modes:
Shooting mode
• Set to Shooting mode to capture images and record audio clips.
• Shooting mode can be further set to mode options like auto and scene selection modes.
Video Record mode
• Set to Video Record mode to record videos.
Playback mode
• Set to Playback mode to view or edit photos, review video and audio clips.
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Selecting the Shooting mode options
1. Set the camera to Shooting mode.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
Sharpness
2. Press
to launch Shooting mode Menu.
OFF
OFF
3. Select Shooting Mode, and then press
to enter submenu.
4. Select a mode.
5. Press the
button to apply selected mode.
Note
Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the menu selections.
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LCD Monitor Layout and Icon Descriptions
Shooting Mode Screen Layout
1
2
3
4
5
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6
7
12M
26
25
8
9
24
23
10
11
12
22
21
13
ISO
0.0EV
F 3.0
1/ 30
AUTO
20 19 18 17
16 15
14
No.
Item
Description
Indicates the current capture/scene mode. Please see pages 33 thru
36 for additional details.
1
Shooting mode
2
3
4
5
6
7
Flash
Indicates flash settings. Please see page 24 for additional details.
Indicates Self-Timer/Burst settings.
Self-Timer/Burst
Zoom indicator
Displays zoom. Please see pages 22 and 23 for additional details.
Indicates the remaining shots available.
Shots remaining
Battery
Indicates battery level.
Storage media
Indicates current storage media in use.
Indicates date & time imprint is enabled. Please see page 49 for
additional details.
8
9
Date & Time Imprint
Auto Exposure Bracketing Indicates AEB function is enabled. Please see page 44 for additional
(AEB) details.
13
No.
Item
Description
Indicates stabilizer function is enabled. Please see page 21 for
additional details.
10
Stabilizer
11
12
Saturation
Contrast
Displays saturation settings.
Displays contrast settings.
Displays the darkest and brightest values, corresponding to black and
white respectively.
13
14
15
Histogram
ISO
Displays ISO settings.
Displays focus area
settings
Use to frame subject to capture.
16
17
18
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Shake warning
Displays shutter speed settings.
Displays aperture settings.
Indicates that the camera is shaking.
Indicates macro is enabled. Please see page 24 and 25 for additional
details.
19
20
21
22
Macro
Displays exposure settings. Please see page 42 for using manual
exposure mode.
Exposure
Indicates face tracking is enabled. Please see pages 40 for additional
details.
Face tracking
White balance
Displays white balance settings. Please see page 28 for additional
details.
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24
25
26
Metering
Sharpness
Quality
Displays metering settings. Please see page 30 for additional details.
Displays sharpness settings. Please see page 45 for additional details.
Displays quality settings. Please see page 27 for additional details.
Displays resolution settings. Please see page 27 for additional details.
Resolution
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Playback Mode Screen Layout
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.
Playback mode display of still images:
1
2
3 4
5
27/27
6
7
:
SET
12M
10
9
ISO
400 F 3.0
8
1/ 30
0EV
2009/01/01 01:57
No.
1
Item
Description
Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
2
Protect
Indicates file is protected. Please see page 66 for additional details.
Indicates voice memo is attached. Please see page 68 for additional details.
Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
Indicates the current image file number and the total files in the camera.
Indicates battery level.
3
Voice memo
Button intro
File Number
Battery
4
5
6
7
Storage media
Indicates storage medium in use.
Recording
information
8
Displays the image details of the current file.
9
DPOF
Indicates the file is marked for printing. Please see page 73 for additional details.
10
Resolution
Displays the resolution settings. Please see page 27 for additional details.
15
Playback mode of videos:
1
2
3 4
5
27/27
9
6
7
:
SET
8
WT
0:00:16 / 0:00:20
2009/01/01 01:57
12
11
10
No.
1
Item
Description
Playback mode
Protect
Indicates playback mode.
Indicates file is protected.
Indicates the file is a video.
2
3
Video clip
Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or
audio file.
4
Button intro
Indicates the current image file number and the total files in the
camera.
5
6
File Number
Battery
Indicates battery level.
Indicates SD memory cad in use
.
7
Storage media
Indicates internal camera memory is in use
Displays the image details of the current file.
Indicates volume settings.
.
8
9
Shooting information
Volume
16
No.
Item
Description
Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the
functions.
10
Key indicator
11
12
Played time
Indicates played time.
Displays playing status.
Playing status
17
Playback mode of audio clips:
1
2
3
4
8
27/27
5
6
:
SET
WT
0:00:16 / 0:00:20
7
2009/01/01 01:57
11
10
9
No.
1
Item
Description
Playback mode
Protect
Indicates playback mode.
2
Indicates file is protected.
Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or
audio file.
3
4
Button intro
Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the
storage card.
File no. / Total no.
5
6
7
8
Battery
Indicates battery level.
Storage media
Indicates used storage memory.
Displays shooting information of the file.
Indicates volume settings.
Shooting information
Volume
Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the
functions.
9
Key indicator
10
11
Played time
Indicates played time.
Displays playing status.
Playing status
18
Changing the LCD Monitor Display
The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the button.
307
307
12M
12M
ISO
0.0EV
AUTO
OSD on
Full OSD on
Guide lines on
OSD off
• The OSD information may vary depending on the shooting mode type.
Note
• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off or Guide
lines on: AEB, Face tracking, Self-Timer/Burst, and Macro.
• Use the “Guide lines” to properly set image for capture. Typically, these guide lines are used
to help vertical and horizontal alignment of the photograph.
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In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:
27/27
27/27
:
:
SET
SET
:
SET
12M
12M
ISO
400 F 3.0
1/ 30
0EV
2009/01/01 01:57
2009/01/01 01:57
OSD on
Full OSD on
OSD off
LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:
• Manual exposure mode
Note
• Recording video or audio clips
• Playing video or audio clips
• Playing slide show
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Using Shooting Functions
Shooting Image
Taking Photos
1. Turn on the camera by pressing the
307
button.
12M
2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the
LCD monitor. See Image 1.
3. Press the shutter button half-way down. The
camera automatically adjusts the focus and
exposure. When the camera is ready to take
the photo, the frame bracket turns green, the
ISO
0.0EV
AUTO
shutter speed and aperture value are displayed
See Image 2.
Image 1
4. Fully press the
button to capture image.
Note
When the shake warning icon
camera steadily.
appears, hold the
ISO
F 3.0
1/ 30
AUTO
Image 2
Using the Stabilizer
The Stabilizer function helps reduce blurred images caused by shaking.
1. Enable the Stabilizer in the Setup Menu as described on page 32.
2. Use the
or
keys to go through the selection.
3. Press the
button to save and apply changes.
Note
• If Stabilizer is enabled, the stabilizer icon is displayed on the LCD monitor and the ISO
setting is automatically set to Auto.
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Setting the Zoom Control
Your camera features up to 5X optical zoom and up to 5X digital zoom. Optical zoom is
achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens. While digital zoom is activated through the
menu settings.
Zoom buttons
Press to zoom in.
Press to zoom out.
To adjust Digital Zoom options:
1. Press
in shooting mode, and activate digital zoom, see Image.
2. Activate digital zoom.
3. Press the T button to optically zoom in to the maximum until it stops.
4. Release the button.
5. Press the T button again to switch to digital zoom automatically. Zooming continues.
x5.0
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
D
In
Standard Zoom
Intelligent Zoom
OFF
Off
Image1
22
optical zoom
Digital zoom
307
x5.0
12M
ISO
0.0EV
AUTO
To adjust Optical Zoom:
1. Press the
to zoom in out.
x5.0
2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD monitor
.
Note
Digital zoom is not activated in recording video.
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Using Flash
When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the
button to get correct
exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording video or continuous shooting.
Note
Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and AEB modes.
Setting the Focus Mode
To set the Focus mode:
• Press the
button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the
lower left corner of the LCD monitor.
Macro button
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Your camera supports the four focus modes:
Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from .8 meters (~ 2 ½ feet). When the
camera is set to normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen.
307
Macro. This mode is designed for close-up
photography. If Macro is enabled, you can capture the
12M
detail and sharpness of a very close image.
Pan Focus. The camera focuses on every object.
Infinity. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Macro enabled
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Using the Function Menu
The “
” is used to enter the My Menu mode for a quick setup of the latest six shooting/
scene modes that were selected.
• Press to launch the My Menu mode.
• Press again to close the menu.
• The My Menu options bar (as shown in
the image to the right) displays the last
six shooting/scene modes that were
selected.
12M
0 EV
• The Menu bar (as shown in the image to
the right) displays the available options for
each selected shooting/scene mode.
Menu bar
AWB
ISO
AUTO
Program
N
Menu options
Shooting Mode
It shows the selected mode from Menu options bar.
12M
0 EV
AWB
ISO
AUTO
Program
N
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Resolution
12M
The Resolution setting is used to set the resolution
before you capture the image. The higher the
resolution, the more memory space is required.
0 EV
AWB
ISO
AUTO
A2 Size
12M 3:2 8M 5M 3M 16:9
N
Quality
12M
The quality setting lets you adjust the quality level of
your photos before you capture them. However, the
higher the quality, the more memory space is required
in your memory card. The available settings for still
images are as follows:
0 EV
AWB
ISO
AUTO
Fine
N
Best
Fine, and
Normal.
EV Compensation
In extreme lighting condition, the auto exposure
function may not set for the correct exposure for
optimal picture quality. The manual 0 EV option allows
you to adjust the exposure value to the desired level.
Available for still images only.
12M
0 EV
AWB
ISO
AUTO
0 EV
• To adjust EV settings, press the
or
N
key to increase/ decrease the value. Press the
button to save and apply changes.
• The available settings are: 0EV, +0.3EV, +0.7EV, +1.0EV, +1.3EV, +1.7EV, +2.0EV,
-0.3EV, -0.7EV, -1.0EV, -1.3EV, -1.7EV, -2.0EV.
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White Balance
12M
The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the
image color temperature according to the ambient
light condition when recording the still images and
video.
0 EV
AWB
ISO
AUTO
Auto
AWB
H
L
N
Icon
Item
Description
Auto
Sun
The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.
Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.
Ideally used for cloudy conditions.
Cloudy
Ideally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting without
a flash.
Tungsten
Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L
Ideally used for indoor photos with blue-tinted fluorescent lighting.
Ideally used for indoor photos with red-tinted fluorescent lighting.
Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the shutter button for
the camera to be pointed at a white object and adjust the appropriate
white balance setting automatically according to the environment.
Manual
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ISO
The ISO function lets you adjust the ISO sensitivity
in recording still images depending on the lightning
levels of your surroundings.
12M
0EV
AWB
• Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions and a
lower ISO setting in brighter conditions.
ISO
AUTO
Auto
ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO
AUTO 50 100 200 400 800
• Available settings are: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400,
800, 1600, 3200 (ISO 3200 only available in 3M,
16:9<2M>, & VGA).
N
Note
If the Stabilizer is enabled, ISO is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted. To adjust
ISO, disable Stabilizer first.
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Metering
The Metering function lets you select the area of the
subject or frame by which the camera measures light
to record still images or video.
12M
0EV
AWB
• As you move through the selection, the preview
on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
ISO
AUTO
Multi
N
Icon
Item
Description
Multi
The camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area.
The camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more
importance to the values near the center.
Center
Spot
The camera selects the exposure value based on the center of your picture.
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Color Mode
The Color Mode function lets you record still images
or video and apply different colors or tones for a more
artistic effect Tinting an images color can make them
appear more vivid.
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• As you move through the selection, the preview
AUTO
Normal
N
on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
V
S
BW
R
G
N
Icon
Item
Normal
Description
The camera records normally.
N
The camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on
the bold colors.
Vivid
V
S
Sepia
Images are captured in sepia tones.
B&W
Images are captured in black and white.
BW
R
Images are tinted red. Ideally used to record images like flowers and cars to make
them more vivid.
Vivid Red
Vivid Green
Vivid Blue
Images are tinted green. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns
to make them more vivid.
G
Images are tinted blue. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean,
to make them look more vivid.
B
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Shooting Menu
If you are in shooting mode, you can access the Shooting menu simply by pressing the
button on your camera.
When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the
button
to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu
anytime, press the menu button again.
The Shooting menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings.
1. Press
to launch the Shooting Menu.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
2. Use the
or
key to move through the
OFF
OFF
menu selections.
3. To select an item, press
.
AF Area
4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way
navigation control.
Sharpness
5. Press the
button to save and apply settings.
Setting the Shooting Scene Mode
Setting the Shooting Scene mode allows you to capture images with preset settings
according to the scenes or environment.
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Auto
A S
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
OFF
OFF
AF Area
Sharpness
Select
Confirm
Icon
Item
Description
The simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted
automatically. This mode is recommended for beginners.
Auto
The camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter
speed and aperture values. However, this mode allows for manual
changes in EV, Auto White Balance, ISO (gain), Metering, and Color.
Program
This mode allows manual adjustment to the aperture value. The camera
automatically selects the shutter speed to match the brightness. See
Page 41 for details.
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure
Intelligent Scene
This mode allows manual adjustment to the shutter speed. The camera
automatically selects the aperture value to match the brightness. See
Page 41 for details.
This mode allows manual adjustment to the shutter speed and aperture
value regardless of brightness. This is recommended for experienced
users only. See Page 42 for details.
The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically selects
from eight scene modes that match. See pages 38 thru 39 for additional
details.
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Icon
Item
Description
This scene mode will attempt to isolate the subject by opening a wide
aperture to blur the background and providing little depth of field. The
the subject will stand out because the background is blurry and the
subject is in focus.
Portrait
Landscape
Sunset
This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views.
This feature enhances the red hue for recording sunset images.
This feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by
changing the metering.
Backlight
Kids
This feature is used to capture still images of children.
This scene mode is used to capture images with night scenery
background. For best results and to reduce image blurring, the use of a
tripod for this mode is strongly recommended.
Night Scene
Fireworks
This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions. For
best results and to reduce image blurring, the use of a tripod for this
mode is strongly recommended.
This scene mode is used when you’re shooting against a bright
background, such as snow or sand. This will enable the camera to
focus on the subject instead of the background to determine the proper
exposure setting. If not selected, the subject may be too dark because
of the bright background.
Snow
This scene mode will continue to capture images as long as the shutter
button is depressed. This is designed to aid for subjects in motion.
Sports
Party
This scene mode will set red-eye flash and narrow other parameters that
best match typical indoor wedding/party conditions.
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Icon
Item
Candlelight
Description
This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.
This scene mode uses the flash and will leave the shutter open longer
to get more ambient light from the background. This will help reduce
typical flash pictures where the subject does not have a black/dark
background. Ideally, you should have more detail in the background. For
best results and to reduce image blurring, the use of a tripod for this
mode is strongly recommended.
Night Portrait
Soft Skin
This scene mode will set red-eye flash and other camera parameters to
enhance skin tones.
Soft Flowing Water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.
This scene mode is designed to capture pictures of food. The Camera is
Food
set to macro mode focus and other parameters to increase saturation for
enticing food images.
Building
This feature enhances the edges of captured images.
This scene mode enhances the black and white contrast normally used
when capturing text images.
Text
Pictures taken in Auction mode are automatically saved under a specific
folder named “_AUCT”.
Auction
This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When
smiles are detected, it continuously captures the image.
Smile Capture
Blink Detection
This feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the image is
captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.
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Icon
Item
Description
This feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Full press
shutter after referring the subject to the reference point.
Pre-composition
This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portraits
photos without the help of others. When over two faces are detected, AF
is automatically activated. The camera starts count down and captures a
picture in two seconds.
Couples Portrait
This mode is used to record video clips. Slide the mode selector switch
Video
to the Video icon
to enable this mode.
This mode is used to record audio clips. Slide the mode selector switch
Voice REC
to the Voice Record icon
to enable this mode.
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-Using Smile Capture Mode
The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. This feature
is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving people. When capturing an
image with more than one person, the camera detects the smile of the closest person on the
center of the screen.
The camera displays a white frame
when a face is detected.
To activate Smile Capture
1. Select
from the Scene Mode submenu.
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2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
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3. The smile capture icon blinks every second and
the white focus frame turns green to denote
camera activity.
4. When a smile is detected, the camera will
automatically take a shot of the image.
Note
When capturing an image with more than two faces, this mode may take additional time to track
and capture.
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-Using Intelligent Scene Mode
With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions
and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when aiming on a subject. This feature is
most useful for novice users; capturing great images even with basic photography skills.
Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the
shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the
detected scene mode.
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Face tracking is
automatically enabled.
The camera displays a solid white
frame when a face is detected.
To activate Intelligent Scene
1. Select
from the Scene Mode submenu.
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2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
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3. The camera detects the shooting conditions and
switches to an appropriate scene mode.
4. Press the shutter button half-way down to focus
the subject. The frame turns green to indicate
focus is set.
5. Press the shutter button to take the shot.
Note
When Intelligent Scene function is enabled, icons will be displayed even in Guideline, None
Display modes and when press the shutter button half-way down.
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The table below shows the modes supported by Intelligent scene:
Intelligent
Scene
Modes
Icon
Description
Portrait
This mode is set when a face is detected.
This mode is set when:
• There is no face detected.
• The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.
• The EV setting is greater than 11 or 10.5.
Landscape
Sunset
This mode is automatically set when sunset lighting is detected.
This mode is set when:
• There is no face detected.
• The focus distance is within the macro range.
Macro
This mode can only be detected when you press the shutter button half-way
down.
Backlight
This mode is set when the EV setting greater than 2.5.
Backlight
Portrait
This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting greater than 2.5.
This mode is set when:
• There is no face detected.
Night Scene
• The focus distance is more than 1.5 meters.
• The EV setting is lower than 5 or 4.5.
This mode is set when a face is detected with an EV setting lower than 5 or
4.5.
Night Portrait
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-Using Blink Detection Mode
The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines if the captured image contains
subjects with closed eyes. A menu selection will appear prompting save the image or not.
This mode saves time in managing photos to be stored or deleted from memory.
1. Select
from the Scene Mode submenu.
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Detected faces are
framed.
Face tracking
is automatically
enabled.
2. Press the shutter button half-way down to focus the subject. The frame turns green to
indicate focus is set.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. The image is automatically saved unless
the camera detects that the subject blinked:
Save image
Cancel
4. Select Save Image to save or Cancel to disregard.
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-Using Aperture Priority Mode
Aperture Priority mode, allow users can adjust the aperture value. The camera automatically
sets the shutter speed to match the brightness of the scene. To manually change the
aperture value, press the
button, then use the
to manually adjust the value. When
finished, press the
button to confirm setting.
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Displays the aperture value
-Using Shutter Priority Mode
Shutter Priority mode, allow users adjust the shutter speed. The camera automatically sets
the aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. To manually change the shutter
speed, press the
button, then use the
to manually adjust the speed. When
finished, press the
button to confirm setting.
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Displays the shutter speed value
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-Using Manual Exposure Mode
With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture
value.
To activate Manual Exposure
1. Select
2. Press
from the Scene Mode submenu.
button to enter the adjust mode.
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3. Use the
or
keys to select the shutter
or keys to
speed options or Use the
select the aperture value options.
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4. Use the
or
keys to increase or
decrease the aperture or shutter speed values.
Displays the aperture and
shutter speed value
5. Press the
to exit the adjustment mode.
6. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
Note
Pressing the shutter button half-way will also display, the difference between the correct and
selected exposure is (in red text).
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Setting the Self-Timer/Burst
This camera features a Self-Timer and Burst which can be set in the Self-Timer/Burst function
in the Shooting Menu. The Self-Timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay.
While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This feature is only available in Shooting mode.
The Self-Timer/Burst setting is reset to off when the camera is powered off.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
Sharpness
S
10
10 secs.
OFF
OFF
S
2 secs.
2
A
2 shots
Burst
x
2
A
S
OFF
Off
Icon
Item
Description
Sets a 10 seconds delay to capture image after pressing the shutter
button.
10 Secs. Self-Timer
2 Secs. Self-Timer
10
Sets a 2 seconds delay to capture image after pressing the shutter
button.
2
Performs delay and capture twice:
• Performs a 10-second delay, and then captures the image.
• Performs another 2 seconds delay and then captures the image
again.
2 Shots Self-Timer
x
2
Performs continuous shooting when the shutter button is pressed.
Stops shooting when the shutter button is released.
Burst
Off
Captures an image without time delay.
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Setting the AEB
Enabling AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) will capture a photo with three different exposure
settings.
• The the initial photo is taken at the pre-determined EV setting, followed by the next
photo captured at -0.3EV. The final photo is then captured at +0.3EV.
• The AEB setting is reset to off when the camera is switched out of Photo Record mode
or is powered off.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
OFF
A
A
Sharpness
ON
On
Off
OFF
Setting the AF Area
This camera has 2 AF (Automatic Focus) settings. Each setting changes the focus behavior of
the camera.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
OFF
OFF
AEB
A
S
Spot
Multi
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The table below shows the available AF area settings.
Icon
Item
Description
Multi
The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.
Spot
The focus area is fixed on the center spot.
Setting Sharpness
These settings will enhance or soften details of the photo.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
OFF
A
A
S
Low
High
Medium
The table below shows the available Sharpness settings.
Icon
Item
Description
High
Sharpens the image.
Medium
Low
Medium sharpness.
Softens the image.
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Setting Saturation
The Saturation setting will allow adjustment to the color saturation of the photo. Using a
higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower setting for muted tones.
S
High
C
D
Date & Time Imprint
Medium
Low
OFF
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The table below shows the available Saturation settings.
Icon
Item
Description
High
Enhances saturation.
Medium
Low
Medium saturation is applied.
Reduces saturation.
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Setting Contrast
These settings allow for adjustment to the contrast of a photo.
Saturation
C
D
High
Medium
D
Low
OFF
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Setting the Digital Zoom
This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera.
This camera uses Optical Zoom before Digital Zoom. When the optical zoom reaches 5X, the
camera will utilize digital zooming if enabled. Digital Zoom is set to Off by default.
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
D
In
Standard Zoom
Intelligent Zoom
OFF
Off
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The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.
Icon
Item
Description
Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is
available for still images only.
Intelligent Zoom
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 5x, but the image quality
deteriorates.
Standard Zoom
Off
Uses the optical zoom only.
Note
• Digital Zoom is not available in Smile Capture, Video, Intelligent Sence, Portait, Night Portait,
Blink Detection, Love Portait modes and Voice Recording modes.
• The maximum Intelligent zoom scale varies depending on the image type and resolution.
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Setting the Date & Time Imprint
Enabling the Date & Time Imprint function will add the recorded date and time on photos.
The recording date and time are based on the camera’s clock settings. Once date and time
are imprint on a photo, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date & Time
Imprint functions are as follows:
• Available for still images only.
• May slow down AEB/ continuous shooting when Date & Time Imprint is enabled in /AEB/
Burst mode.
• If Date & Time Imprint is enabled, digital zoom is automatically turned off.
• In vertical or rotated images, the date and time on your photos still appear horizontally.
Saturation
Contrast
Saturation
Contrast
OFF
OFF
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
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D
Date
D
Date & Time
In
OFF
Off
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Recording Videos
You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity
of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been
reached.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
OFF
OFF
AEB
AF Area
Sharpness
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Note
• When the maximum capacity for a single video has been reached, simple press the shutter
button again to continue recording.
• The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.
• Digital zoom is not available in video recording.
• Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the
control.
• Auto Power Off is not available in video recording or pause recording.
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Setting the Video Quality
The Video Quality function icon appears only in Video Record. Press the
button to bring
up the video quality options as shown below. Use this function to adjust the resolution and
quality of video clips.
640
AWB
High Quality
16:9 640 320
N
Image Quality Matrix
The higher the image quality, the higher the amount of the data used per second (average
bit rate), the smoother the playback video.
Video Quality
720 x 400
640 x 480
320 x 240
Average Bit Rate
4.8Mbps
4.8Mbps
4Mbps
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YouTube Mode
The YouTube Mode allows you to record videos with predefined video settings for easy
upload to the YouTube website.
YouTube supports two file upload standards:
• Single File Uploaded. The maximum video file size is up to 100 MB.
• YouTube Uploaded. The maximum video file size is up to 1 GB.
Most uploaded video lengths range 1 to 5 minutes. Therefore when recording video using the
YouTube mode, the following applies:
• Recorded videos are set to YouTube standard resolution of 640 X 480.
• Recording automatically stops when the file reaches 100 MB.
Recorded videos in the YouTube mode are stored following the DCF rule, however videos are
saved in a specific folder named “_UTUBE”.
• To record a YouTube videos, select
from the Video Quality function. Available
recording time for a YouTube is up to 10 minutes.
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Recording Voices
1. From the Shooting mode menu, select Voice.
The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the
3. Press the
button to start recording.
button again to stop recording.
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Note
Voice recording will automatically stop when the maximum memory capacity is full.
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Using the Viewing Functions
View images, videos and audio clips through your camera’s Playback mode.
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.
Adjust the Mode switch
to set or turn on the camera to Playback mode.
Still Image
Video
Audio Clip
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Viewing thumbnails
1. Press the W button to view 9-image thumbnails.
2. Use the navigation controls to move through the items.
3. Press the
button to select the image and view it normally.
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Thumbnail view
Scroll bar. If scroll bars appear, it
indicates that the screen can be
scrolled.
Display
Thumbnail icons
When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the
type of file or recording.
Icon
Item
Description
Voice Memo
Indicates that a voice memo is attached to the image.
Indicates a recorded video. The image displayed is the first frame of the
video clip.
Video
Indicates that the image has been locked. Locked files cannot be edited or
deleted.
Locked File
Voice Record
File Error
Indicates a voice recording file.
Indicates an error file. Image or video files that are not taken by this
camera or edited by computer may not be recongnized.
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Playing Videos
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved videos.
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3. During playback, use the
to control volume. Press the T button to increase
volume. Press the W button to decrease volume.
4. Press the
key to pause playback. Press the
key again to resume. When
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.
Note
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• The play info, except the
icon, will be displayed when the video is paused, during
REW/FF or frame by frame modes.
• Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes.
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To capture screenshot image from a video clip
Capture photo
1. During playback of video, press the
key to
pause playback on your desired video frame to
capture.
2. Press the
button to capture screenshot.
3. The camera will automatically stop playback.
The LCD monitor displays the captured image in
Single navigation mode.
0:00:16 / 0:00:20
Note
This feature does not function when the memory card is full or the folder cannot be created. The
icon does not appear on the screen either.
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Playing Voice Recording
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the
saved images. When viewing a voice recording
file, the LCD monitor displays the screen layout
of Audio clips. See picture on the right.
3. Press the
key to play the voice recording.
4. During playback, use the
to control
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volume. The volume icon appears on the screen.
Press the T button to increase volume. Press the
W button to decrease volume.
5. Press the
key to pause playback. Press the
key again to resume. When
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paused, the play info will remain on screen except
.
6. Press the
key to stop the playback. The LCD monitor displays the image in
Single navigation mode.
Note
Volume cannot be adjusted during pause or REW/FF modes.
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Playing Voice Memo
Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image file with voice
memo has a voice memo icon located on the top center of the LCD monitor. See picture
on the right.
3. Press the
key to play the voice recording.
to control
4. During playback, use the
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Press the W button to decrease volume.
5. Press the
key to pause playback. Press the
key again to resume. When paused, the
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play info will remain on screen except
.
6. Press the
key to stop the playback. The LCD
monitor displays the image in Single navigation
mode.
Note
Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.
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Deleting an Photo/Video/Audio
There are two ways to delete an photo/video/audio:
• Using the Delete button, or
• Using Playback Menu Delete settings.
Using the Delete Button.
Use the Function button on your camera to delete or mark an photo/video/audio
clip for deletion.
Set the camera to Playback mode.
1. View photo/videos/audio clips in Single
navigation mode.
2. Use the
or
key to scroll the display.
3. When the desired photo/video/audio clip is
displayed on the LCD monitor, press the Delete
button.
Delete
Cancel
4. A confirmation selection appears on screen.
5. Select Delete.
6. Press the
button to delete.
Note
Locked files cannot be deleted at any time. When you try to delete a locked file, the camera
displays “File Locked” message on the LCD monitor.
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Playback Menu
The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback
settings.
To go to Playback Menu:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
View Slideshow
Delete
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Remove Red Eyes
Voice Memo
Modify Color
2. Press
to launch the Playback Menu.
3. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way
navigation control.
4. Press the
button to save and apply settings.
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View Slideshow
The view slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos/videos in still image format
in a continuous sequence.
To view slideshow:
1. From the Playback menu, select View Slideshow.
The Slideshow menu appears.
View Slideshow
Delete
2. Set the slideshow settings.
Protect
3. Select Start, and then press the
button to
start the slideshow.
Remove Red Eyes
Voice Memo
Modify Color
4. During slideshow, press the
slideshow.
button to pause
5. Use the
or
key t to move through the
options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the
slideshow.
6. Press the
button to apply selected option.
To change slideshow settings:
1. From the Slideshow menu, use the
or
key to move through the selections.
2. Select Interval setting. Press the
or
key to adjust.
3. Select Transition setting. Press the key to adjust. Choose among the available transition
settings:
• Horizontal • Shrink • Fade • Random • Vertical
4. Select Repeat setting. Press the key to adjust. Available settings are: Yes, No.
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Delete
The Delete function lets you remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the
memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See “Protect
Section”.
To delete a photo/video/audio clip:
1. From the Playback menu, select Delete.
2. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD
monitor. Select available settings:
• This image. Select one file to delete.
• Voice Memo Only. Delete only the attached
voice memo, the image is retained in the
Delete
Cancel
memory.
• Multi-Images. Select multiple files to delete
at the same time.
• All. Delete all files.
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Protect
The Protect function lets you lock a photo or video to protect it from being modified or
accidentally erased. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode.
To protect files:
1. From the Playback menu, select Protect.
2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD
View Slideshow
monitor.
D
This image
Select available settings:
• This image. Select one file to lock.
Pr
Multi-Images
R
Lock All
Vo
Unlock All
• Multi-Images. Select multiple files from the
thumbnail view to lock.
Modify Color
• Lock All. Lock all files.
• Unlock All. Unlock all files.
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Remove Red Eyes
The function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available
for still images. It can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually
deteriorate.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
View Slideshow
Delete
2. Press the
image.
or
key to scroll and select an
Protect
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback
menu.
Remove Red Eyes
Voice Memo
Modify Color
4. Select Remove Red Eyes.
5. Select Start.
6. Press the
button to start correction.
Step 7
Steps 5 and 6
Remove Red Eyes
Remove Red Eyes
Overwrite
Start
Cancel
Save changes
Cancel
7. After completing Remove Red Eyes, a menu selection appears. Select whether to:
• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one.
• Save Changes. Save the new file as a new one.
• Cancel. Cancel Remove Red Eyes.
8. Press the
button to save/cancel changes.
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Voice Memo
The Voice Memo function allows you to record and attach a voice memo to a saved image.
You can record a maximum of 30 seconds of Voice memo per image. This function is only
available in still images.
To record voice memo:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
View Slideshow
Delete
2. Press the
or
key to scroll and select an
image to attach voice memo to.
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Remove Red Eyes
Voice Memo
Modify Color
3. Press the
button to launch the Playback
menu.
4. Select Voice Memo.
5. Select Start, and then press the
button to
start recording.
Time left (n seconds) for
recording.
30 sec
Start
Cancel
6. Select Stop, and then press the
button to stop recording.
Note
When you record voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old recording is
automatically changed to the new one.
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Modify Color
This function allows adjustments to photos by applying different colors or tones for a more
artistic effect. An edited photo using this function will be saved as a new file/photo.
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
2. Press the
or
key to scroll and select an image to edit.
3. Press the
button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Modify Color. The Photo Edit submenu appears.
Modify Color
View Slideshow
Delete
Protect
Remove Red Eyes
Voice Memo
Modify Color
Medium
N
S
BW Neg.
R
5. Press the
or
key to scroll and select an option. As you move through the
selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
The succeeding table shows the available settings.
Icon
Item
Description
Medium
No effect is added to the image.
N
Sepia
Image is saved with a sepia tone.
S
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Icon
Item
Description
B&W
Image is saved in black and white.
BW
Negative
Mosaic
Image appears to be the opposite of the original image.
Image is saved with mosaic tiles.
Neg.
Vivid Red
Image is saved with reddish tint.
R
Vivid Green
Vivid Blue
Image is saved with greenish tint.
Image is saved with bluish tint.
G
B
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Crop
The function allows you to trim an photo to another image size. This function is only
available for still images.
To trim an image:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Crop
Resize
Startup Image
DPOF
2. Use the
or
key to scroll and select an
image to trim.
3. Press the
menu.
button to launch the Playback
4. Select Crop. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.
5. Use the
control to change size. Use the navigation controls to move the
position of the trimmed area.
Current image size.
Display area.
Enlarged image.
4-way indicator.
SET: 5M
Shows the approximate
location of the displayed
area.
6. Press the
to save changes to the photo.
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7. Three options are displayed. If Overwrite is selected, the original photo will
permanently change to reflect the changes. If Saved changes is selected, a new photo
file will be created leaving the original photo as is.
8. Select Cancel to abort any edits that were made and to exit the Crop function.
Note
• Crop function is not available for photos with image size set to 3:2, 16:9, and VGA.
• All images will be trimmed in 4:3 ratio regardless of its original image ratio.
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Resize
The Resize function allows you to change the photo resolution of large images to smaller
ones. This function is only available for still images.
To resize an image:
1. Set the camera to Playback mode.
Resize
2. Use the key to scroll and select an image to
resize.
3. Press the
menu.
button to launch the Playback
Overwrite
Save changes
Cancel
4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA.
Available size settings may vary depending on
original image size. Unavailable settings appear
as gray icons in Resize submenu.
6. After selecting size, a menu selection appears. Select whether to:
• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one.
• Save Changes. Save the new file as a new one.
• Cancel. Cancel resize.
7. Press the
button to save/cancel changes.
Note
Resize function is not available for photos with image size set to 3:2, 16:9, and VGA.
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DPOF
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function allows you to mark image in your memory
card for printing and allows you to specify the number of copies that you want to print at
a later date. When all images to be printed are marked, take the memory card to a digital
printing service, or use a DPOF compatible printer.
To set DPOF:
1. Press the
menu.
button to launch the Playback
Crop
Resize
2. Select DPOF. The submenu appears. Available
settings are as follows:
Startup Image
This Image
D
• This Image. Select a single image to mark.
All
Reset
• All. Mark all images in the memory card.
• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial
default settings.
Note
You can specify up to 99 copies for DPOF. If you specify 0 copies, the DPOF setting of that image
is automatically disabled.
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PictBridge
The PictBridge function allows you to print images captured by your camera without
connecting the camera to a PC. Print images with a PictBridge compatible printer directly.
To activate PictBridge:
Connect your camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable. See illustration
below.
Note
If the printer does not support date & time imprint, the date & time imprint function will be
disabled in PictBridge.
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Making Connections
Connecting the Camera to a PC
You can transfer photos, videos and audio files to your PC.
1. Connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. The PC detects the connection. The internal memory of camera and memory card
display as removable drives in the file manager. No image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause and/or Action
Camera does not turn on.
The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.
Press any button except the Power button to turn on the camera.
Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.
Camera turns off
automatically.
LCD turns blank.
Empty battery icon is
displayed on the LCD, and
then the camera turns off.
Battery is exhausted, please replace or recharge.
LCD screen displays ‘No
images in memory’.
The image file on the memory card. Image file format may not be
supported.
LCD screen displays ‘Not
available for this file’.
Function is only available for specific file types. File format is not
supported.
LCD screen displays ‘Memory Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete
full’.
unnecessary images.
LCD screen displays ‘File
locked’
This file is locked. Unlock the file.
LCD screen displays ‘Card
locked’.
The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-
protect switch to it’s unlock position.
LCD screen displays ‘CARD
HAS WRONG FORMAT’.
The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-
protect switch to it’s unlock position.
The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-
protect switch to it’s unlock position. The memory card is full. Replace
card or delete unnecessary files.
LCD screen displays ‘Copy
error’.
Do not force the lens to go back. The type of the battery used may be
incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or
charge the battery before using the camera.
The lens is extended and will
NOT retract.
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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. A service agent will work with you to
troubleshoot your issue and if necessary, issue a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number in order to replace your HP Branded Product. For warranty
claims, you will be required to provide a copy of your original dated sales receipt
as proof of purchase and the issued RMA number. You will be responsible for
shipping charges when shipping the product to the service center. The service
agent will provide you with an address and you will also be responsible for any
shipping charges to the warranty service center. Once your product is received
by this service center, a replacement unit will be shipped back to you typically
within 5 business days.
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