Page 3 - Contents
III Contents Preface ........................................................................................ 1 Photography Terms and Definitions ............................................ 4 1. Getting to Know Your Camera ................................................. 5 1.1 Overview ..............
Page 4 - Uploading Files to Internet
IV 7.1 Installing Bundled Software ..............................................................................................337.2 Transferring Photos or Videos to a Computer .....................................................................33 8. Uploading Files to Internet .....................
Page 5 - Preface; About this Manual; Declaration of Conformity; Trademark Recognition
1 Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camcorder. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.For the latest revision, please visit www.hp.com/support. Copyright This manual contains proprietary inf...
Page 6 - Safety and Handling Precautions; General precautions; Power Supply
2 Safety and Handling Precautions General precautions Do not try to disassemble the product by yourself. This may damage the product or cause electric • shock.Keep the Digital Camcorder away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them from • swallowing the batteries or small accessories.St...
Page 7 - Lithium-ion Battery Warning
3 Do not expose to high temperature above 45°C (113°F) such as in direct sunlight. • Do not incinerate or dispose of in a fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • When charging the battery with the AC adaptor, use the supplied adaptor ONLY. • Keep the battery pack out of the...
Page 8 - Photography Terms and Definitions; Terms
4 Photography Terms and Definitions Terms Definitions Auto Focus (AF) Auto focus refers to a cameras’ 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...
Page 9 - Getting to Know Your Camera; Internet Direct; Note
5 1. Getting to Know Your Camera 1.1 Overview The camera is equipped a 5 Mega Pixel sensor that can take H.264 format videos. The H.264 technology allows for extended video recording with less memory. High quality images up to 16 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, ...
Page 11 - Side View (With LCD Touch Panel door removed); Bottom View
7 Side View (With LCD Touch Panel door removed) [Playback] Button Power Button Pause Button Bottom View Tripod Socket SD card Cover
Page 12 - Open the battery cover; Loading the Battery
8 2. Getting Started 2.1 Open the battery cover Follow 1 to push and eject the battery cover. Follow 2 to lift the cover. 1 2 2.2 Loading the Battery Before using the camera, you must load the supplied Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + o...
Page 13 - Charge your battery
9 2.3 Charge your battery It is recommended that the AC adaptor and USB cable included with the camcorder be used for the initial charge. The camera must be turned OFF; a blinking light confirms charging, and the light becomes constant when the charging has been completed.In AC charging Mode, the li...
Page 14 - Operation; Turning the Digital Camcorder Off
10 2.5 Turning the Digital Camcorder On To power on the camera: • Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically. 1. If the LCD panel is flipped open and the camcorder is off, press [Power Button 2. ] for one second. 2.6 Configuring the Initial Date and Time Setup The time setting scr...
Page 15 - Using the Record Mode; Wide Button
11 3. Using the Record Mode 3.1 Button Function Video Button: Press to take video. 1. To stop recording, press it again. 2. Photo Button: P 1. ress to take photo. Tele Button: Zoom In. 1. Wide Button Zoom out. 1. Pause Button: Press to pause the recording. 1. To continue the recording, press it agai...
Page 16 - LCD Monitor Information
12 3.2 LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when video and photo are recorded: 1a 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 6 1b 16 2 2 3 4 5 1a Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA ( 640X480) Slow Motion (Record video at QVGA resolution.) 1b P...
Page 18 - Video Quality; Image Quality; Using Zoom Function
14 3.3 Video Recording Press • [Video Button] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor ( ). To stop recording, press it again. To pause recording: • Press [Pause Button] to pause recording ( 00:00:36 ). To continue the recording, press it a...
Page 19 - Photo; Operations for Record Mode
15 3.7 Using Light Function The setting allows you to extend the brightness of the objects that are dark or in the shadow. Using • the on-screen button to change the settings. Digital Light On 1. ( ): To extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense so that the objects will be brigh...
Page 20 - Stabilization
16 3.10 Video Settings Operation Display Screen T 1. ouch on the screen in Record Mode. The options menu will be displayed on the screen. Touch the [ 2. ] icon on the screen. The video submenu will be displayed.The Video submenu contains 6 options-- Resolution, 3. Stabilization, Motion Detect, Slow ...
Page 21 - Motion Detection; Slow Motion
17 3.10.3 Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camera detects a movement. Operation Display Screen In the 1. Video submenu, touch the [ ] icon on the screen.Touch to select 2. [On] or [Off] ( ). Touch the Exit icon 3. ( ) to exit. Camera will start to record video automatically if i...
Page 22 - Photo Resolution
18 3.10.6 Pre-record The Pre-record function ensures that you will not miss any critical recording opportunities. The video is recorded 3 seconds more before the [Video Button] is pressed. Operation Display Screen In the 1. Video submenu, touch the [ ] icon on the screen.Touch to select 2. [On] or [...
Page 23 - ISO
19 3.11.2 ISO The camera adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Two manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600). It is recommended you leave the setting to Auto.Manually selecting the ISO setting may help compensate for low light situations or subjects in rapid motion...
Page 24 - Light; Scene
20 3.12.1 Light Three light settings are available. • Light On: The light will be turned on and keep providing light. • Digital Light: To extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. • Light Off: The light is turned off. Operation D...
Page 25 - White Balance
21 3.12.3 White Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. However, three manual white balance settings have been made available if you feel the auto mode is not achieving the desired effect. • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts white balance. • Daylight: Under outdoor...
Page 26 - Using the Playback Mode
22 4. Using the Playback Mode 4.1 Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Video Button: Press to switch from playback mode to live view mode. Press again to 1. begin recording video Photo Button: Press to go the Record Mode 1. Tele/Wide Toggle Move to the “T” posit...
Page 27 - LCD Monitor Information
23 4.2 LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Video Playback Mode Photo Playback Mode 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 4 5 9 11 10 12 (1) Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA ( 640X480) Slow Motion (QVGA) Photo Resolution 16MP ...
Page 29 - Operations for Playback Mode
25 4.3 Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation Display Screen Press 1. [Playback Button] or touch on the screen to switch to the Playback mode. Touch to select the specific option. 2. Touch ( 3. )...
Page 32 - Setting Your Camera; PAL
28 5. Setting Your Camera 5.1 Setting Menu Operation Display Screen T 1. ouch on the screen in Record Mode. The options menu will be displayed. Touch the [ 2. ] icon on the screen. The settings submenu will be displayed.The Setting submenu contains 7 options for configuring 3. your camera setup. The...
Page 35 - Default Setting; TV
31 5.1.7 Default Setting To restore the default factory settings, select this option. Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [ 1. ] icon on the screen.Touch to select [Yes] or [No] 2. ( ). (Touch [Yes] to enter the confirmation screen.) Touch the [Yes 3. ] icon to execute the operat...
Page 36 - Viewing Photos and Videos on TV
32 6. Viewing Photos and Videos on TV 6.1 Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV Connect the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port. 1. Connect the other end of the cable to a HDMI compatible television. 2. Set the video input source of your TV to the appropriate HDMI input. 3. The steps f...
Page 37 - Installing Bundled Software; ArcSoft MediaImpression; Adobe Reader; “Install ArcSoft MediaImpression”.; Transferring Photos or Videos to a Computer
33 7. Viewing Video & Photo on PC 7.1 Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 2 pieces of software. ArcSoft MediaImpression • is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web site...
Page 38 - Uploading Files to Internet; To upload files to Internet:
34 8. Uploading Files to Internet The built-in Internet Direct application offers you an easy way to upload your files to Internet instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the Internet. To playback the video file: Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen. 1. C...
Page 42 - Troubleshooting; Why do some of my indoor photos look blurry and dark?; After connecting the USB cable to the computer, ......; The Camcorder does not respond and seems to be locked.
38 9. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? 1. Try to switch between Macro and Normal Mode. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” 2. marking. The “!” means the SD card is low speed or c...
Page 43 - Language
39 11. Getting Help Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camcorder requires 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 ...
Page 45 - Specifications and System Requirements; Specification; System requirements
41 Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record Lens Fixed Focus (F 2.5) Focus range Macro Mode:20cm Normal Mode: 110 cm ~ infinite (HD+(720p 60) & HD(720p 30) ) 150cm ~ infinite (Photo & Full HD (1080p ...