HP Sw450 User Manual

SW450
Digital Camera
User Manual 

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Table of Contents
Preface 1
About this Manual ................................................................................. 1
Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information  ..............................2
Battery Information  ............................................................................... 2
Important Notes and Information   .......................................................... 2
Photography Terms and Definitions  ........................................................ 3...

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Using the Record Menu ....................................................................... 30
Setting the Scene Mode  ....................................................................... 30
Playback ............................................................................................. 46
Using the Setup Menu 62
Setting Sounds ................................................................................... 62
Setting Power Save...

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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.
For the latest reversion, please visit www.hp.com/support.
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...

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Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information
Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
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Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
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Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
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Do not touch the camera lens.
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Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
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Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product 
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with a clean slightly damp soft...

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Photography Terms and Definitions
TermsDefinitions
Auto Exposure Bracketing  (AEB) 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 Focus (AF)  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...

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TermsDefinitions
StorageID  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. 
USB Universal serial bus, a digital interface for connecting up to 64 devices in a 
tiered-star topology. See http://www.usb.org. 
White Balance  The adjustment of electronic still...

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Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
Digital cameraLi-ion Battery x 1 pcs  Battery charger
Wrist strapUSB cableCDROM disc with User Manual and 
Software installation
Quick Start guide  Warranty card  

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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 as shown.
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Connect the power cord to the...