Page 2 - Table of Contents; Using Voice Recording
1 Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................ 3 About this Manual .................................................................................. 3 Safety and Handling Precautions................................
Page 4 - Preface; About this Manual; Copyright; Safety and Handling Precautions; Camera Information
3 Preface About this Manual • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera. Copyrigh...
Page 5 - Battery Information; Using this Menu; This indicates useful information when using your camera.
4 Battery Information • Power off the camera before installing or removing the battery. • Use only the provided battery or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. • When using Li-ion batte...
Page 6 - Introduction
5 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new HP digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital photos is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: ...
Page 7 - Package Contents
6 Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs USB cable Wrist strap USB adapter (The type of plug may vary depending on the country or region) Quick Start Guide
Page 8 - Camera Views; Front View
7 Camera Views Front View 1. Flash 2. Self-timer LED 3. Lens 4. Microphone Back View 5. LCD monitor 6. LED indicator 7. Video Record button 8. Menu button 9. OK button/4-way navigation control 10. Playback button 11. Fn/Delete button Top View 12. Zoom dial 13. Shutter button 14. Power button
Page 9 - Bottom View; compartment; Left; Strap ring; Camera Buttons; Button; Video Record
8 Bottom View 15. Battery/Memory card compartment 16. Speaker 17. Tripod screw hole Left / Right View 18. USB/TV Out 19. Strap ring Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use . Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Shutter Pres...
Page 10 - Navigation Control; Description
9 Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:...
Page 11 - Camera Memory; Internal memory; check the card's specifications and take the camera with you.; Getting Started; Attach the Camera Strap; the battery
10 Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 64MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to 37MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all photos, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory. External storage Your c...
Page 12 - Charging the Battery by USB; fully charged; If the battery is defective or unable to charge
11 4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards. 1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory c...
Page 13 - Setting the Language; Record Mode; button
12 Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to power on the camera: • Press the Power button, and the startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The lens will extend and the camera is ready to take photos or record video. • Press the Playback button, and the came...
Page 14 - Using the LCD monitor; LCD Monitor Layout; Photo Mode Screen Layout
13 Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout No. Item Description 1 Record Mo...
Page 16 - Playback Mode Screen Layout; Playback mode display of still images:; Item
15 Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached. 4 ...
Page 17 - Playback mode of videos:
16 Playback mode of videos: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file. 5 File no./Total no. Indicates the ...
Page 18 - Playback mode of audio clips:
17 Playback mode of audio clips: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file. 4 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of fi...
Page 19 - Recording Photos, Videos and Voices; Power on the camera by pressing the Power button.
18 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Taking Photos Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos. Taking photos with your camera is very simple. 1. Power on the camera by pressing the Power button. 2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. ...
Page 20 - Setting the Zoom Control; To adjust the optical zoom:; Spin the Zoom dial to zoom in or zoom out an image.; Zoom dial; To adjust the digital zoom:; Release the Zoom dial.; Optical zoom 1X to 5X; Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos
19 Setting the Zoom Control Using a combination of 5 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 25 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Pl...
Page 21 - Using Flash; Auto Flash. The flash fires automatically whenever extra; Setting the Focus Mode; To set the Focus mode; Super Macro. This mode is designed for close-up
20 Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Down button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Down button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash...
Page 22 - Setting Continuous Shooting; Icon
21 Setting Continuous Shooting This function allows users to set the continuous shooting mode. It's only available in shooting photos. Press Right button to launch the Continuous Shooting menu options, and then press Left/Right button to select the desired option. Icon Item Description Off Disable...
Page 23 - Using the Function Menu; Menu Options; My Mode; Auto mode is fixed in the first of Menu options.; Aspect Ratio
22 Using the Function Menu Press the Fn/Delete button in Record mode (except Voice Recording) will bring up the Function Menu with most common features for photos and videos. Press the Fn/Delete button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the Fn/Delete button again to close the menu. ...
Page 24 - Photo Size
23 Photo Size The Photo Size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the photo. Changing the Photo Size affects the number of photos that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. The table below shows the Photo Size values f...
Page 25 - ISO
24 EV Compensation Photos can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contras...
Page 26 - Metering
25 Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. Icon Item Description Multi The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Spot...
Page 27 - Art Effect; Recording Videos; again to continue recording.
26 Art Effect This function applies different art effect on the photos or videos. When you select options by pressing the left or right side of the 4-way navigation control, the preview result will show on the LCD monitor. Icon Item Description Off Disable the art effect function. Fisheye Lens Thi...
Page 28 - Setting Wind Cut
27 Settings of Recording Videos Press Fn/Delete button to enable video setting menu before recording a video. Video Resolution Size The Video Resolution Size function appears only in Video Resolution mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips. The table below shows...
Page 29 - Using the Record Menu; Record Menu
28 Using the Record Menu If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu any...
Page 32 - Using Intelligent Scene; The camera changed to Landscape mode; To activate Intelligent Scene; Using Kids Mode
31 Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great photos even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, T...
Page 33 - Original; Stylish
32 Using Party Mode Let the Party mode on! It can be difficult to get everyone on a party. While you have the whole gang together, take a group or family portrait. You’ll miss fewer shots, and have more time to focus on enjoying the party. Using Soft Skin mode When the soft skin mode is activated,...
Page 34 - Using Auction Mode; Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow; The photo is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.
33 Using Auction Mode It’s hard and wastes a lot of time to combine several photos by software. Select Auction mode and choose a pattern, then take a few shots from different angle. The camera composes a combined image in lower resolution suited to online posting. 1. Select Auction mode from Scene...
Page 35 - Using Smile Capture Mode
34 Using Smile Capture Mode Smile capture mode detects every smile all the time and performs Automatic Focus (AF) to capture a photo without pressing Shutter button. Follow the instructions to get a Happy photo by Smile Capture Mode: 1. Select Smile capture mode from scene menu. 2. Focus the camer...
Page 37 - Setting the Self-timer; To set the Self-timer; Setting the AF Area
36 Setting the Self-timer Your camera features a Self-timer which can be set in the Self-timer function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording photos. The Self...
Page 38 - Setting Sharpness; To set Sharpness; Setting Saturation; To set Saturation
37 Setting Sharpness This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your photos. To set Sharpness 1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness. 2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows t...
Page 39 - Setting Contrast; To set Contrast; Setting Quality
38 Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos. To set Contrast 1. From the Record menu, select Contrast. 2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High Enhance the...
Page 40 - Setting the Digital Zoom; To set Digital Zoom; Setting the Date Stamp; To set Date Stamp
39 Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom. 2. Use the 4-way navig...
Page 42 - Zoom; Enable the Zoom under the Record Menu.
41 Zoom Use this feature to enable/disable the zoom control in video recording. When this feature is turned on, voice during lens zooming would not be recorded. 1. Enable the Zoom under the Record Menu. 2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections. 3. Press the OK button to s...
Page 43 - Playback; Viewing in Single Navigation; Photo Video; Viewing Thumbnails; To set 9-images mode; Thumbnail; To set calendar mode
42 Playback You can playback the photos, video and audio clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the photo one by one on the LCD monitor. To view photos/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. The...
Page 44 - Zooming photos; The play info, except the icon
43 Thumbnail icons: When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording. Icon Type Description Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file. File Error Indicates an error file. Zooming photos The zoom view function works with photos only...
Page 45 - Using Video Edit
44 Using Video Edit When a video clip is paused, press the Fn/Delete button to enter Video Edit mode. An Edit Panel displayed in the lower left corner of the screen while the time bar and video length display in the bottom of the screen. Star Point Return Preview Save End Point Time Bar Video Leng...
Page 46 - Playing Voice Recording; Playing Voice Memo; Press the Playback button; Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.
45 Playing Voice Recording 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved photos. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD monitor displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on the right. 3. Press the OK button to play the voi...
Page 47 - Playback Menu; To go to Playback Menu:; Delete
46 Deleting a Photo/Video/Audio There are two ways to delete a photo/video/audio: • Using the Delete button. • Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See "Delete" on page 46. Using the Delete Button Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete a photo/video/audio clip. 1. Press the Play...
Page 49 - To delete all files:; Slide Show; To change slide show settings:
48 7. Press the OK button to delete marked files. To delete all files: 1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A confirmation message appears. 2. Select Yes. 3. Press the OK button to delete all files. Slide Show The slide show function enables you to playback your photos automatically in order one p...
Page 50 - To protect all files:
49 To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings: • Single. Select one file to lock/unlock. • Multi. Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to lock/unlock. • Lock All. Lock all files • Unlock Al...
Page 52 - Voice Memo; To record voice memo:; Color Mode; To activate Color Mode:
51 Voice Memo A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured photos. To record voice memo: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select a photo to attach voice memo to. 3. Press the MENU button to launch...
Page 53 - To activate Art Effect:
52 Art Effect Art Effect function is only applicable to photos with different artistic effect. Edited photos in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Art Effect: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select a photo ...
Page 54 - Trim
53 Trim The Trim function allows you to trim a photo to another image size. This function is only available for photos To trim a photo: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select a photo to trim. 3. Press the MENU button to laun...
Page 55 - Resize; Overwrite. Save and replace old file with a new one.; Startup Image; My Photo. Use Left/Right key on the navigation
54 Resize Resizes a previously saved photo and only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize a photo: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select a photo to resize. 3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. ...
Page 56 - DPOF; All. Mark all photos in the memory card.; To set DPOF on a single photo/all photos:; Radial Blur; To set Radial blur for an image:; Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with a new
55 DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the photos to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When ...
Page 57 - Using the Setup Menu; To go to Setup Menu:; Setting Sounds; Startup; Setting Power Save
56 Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 2. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to switch the ...
Page 59 - Setting File Numbering; Setting TV Out
58 Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to photos. Available settings are: • Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the folder is changed. • Reset. The file numbering will start from 0001 each time the folder is changed a...
Page 60 - Setting Memory Kit; Format. Select to format currently used memory.; Reset All
59 Setting Memory Kit This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored photos and data. Available settings are: • Format. Select to format currently used memory. • Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. • If the photo...
Page 61 - Making Connections; Connecting the Camera to a PC
60 Making Connections You can connect your camera to: computer, or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a PC You can transfer photos, videos and audio files to your PC. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB...
Page 62 - After the connection, no photo is displayed on the LCD monitor.; Connecting the Camera to a Printer
61 5. The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor appears Connecting… 6. Connection established after PC MODE appeared on the LCD monitor 7. Access the files in the camera by your PC. • The camera’s internal memory and memory card would display as removable drives in PC. • After t...
Page 63 - Setting the Print Mode Menu; Print Index. Prints all photos as thumbnails.; To set Print Select; Press the OK button to enter printer settings.; To set Print All and Print Index; To set Printer Settings
62 Setting the Print Mode Menu Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established. Print Mode includes three major settings: • Print Select. A photo can then be selected to print. • Print All. Prints all photos. • Print Index. Prints all pho...
Page 64 - Appendix; About Folder and File Names; File Naming; Troubleshooting; Problem; Camera does not turn on.; The lens is stuck and will
63 Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured photos, videos and audio files. File Naming File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. Fil...
Page 65 - Specifications
64 Specifications Sensor 16 megapixels 1/2.3 CCD Lens Focal Length: 4.6 (W) ~ 23 (T) mm 5X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom LCD monitor 2.7" Color LCD Focusing Range Normal: Wide: 0.05 m ~ infinity Tele: 0.6 m ~ infinity Super Macro: 5 cm Aperture 1:3.2 ~ 6.4 Shutter Shutter Speed: Auto: 1 - 1/2,...
