Hewlett-Packard CA-340 User Manual

HP CA340

Digital Camera

User Manual

Precautions

y Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety

precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

y Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which

could damage your eyesight.

y Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any

way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when

exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service

providers.

y Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young

children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from

infants when using flash.

y Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with

wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger

of electric shock.

y Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to

prevent accidents or damage to the camera.

y If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off

immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair.

Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.

y Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not

expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of

the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

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FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, 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 communication. 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.

y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

y Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have been provided with
the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere been designated to
be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC
regulations.

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Contents

PRECAUTIONS I

GETTING STARTED 1

USING THIS MENU 1

UNPACKING 2

PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3

INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5

ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5

INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6

ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6

DCF PROTOCOL 6

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DATE

& TIME 7

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7

SETTING THE DATE & TIME 7

TO ACTIVATE SMILE CAPTURE 22

USING INTELLIGENT SCENE MODE 23

TO ACTIVATE INTELLIGENT SCENE 23

USING BLINK DETECTION MODE 25

TO ACTIVATE BLINK DETECTION 25

USING THE Q MODE 26

SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 27

USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 28

USING THE FLASH 29

USING THE MACRO 30

USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 31

USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 32

USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 32

USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 33

RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 34

SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 35

RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 35

USING THE LCD MONITOR 9

REC MODE 9

PLAYBACK MODE 10

CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 11

BASIC OPERATION 12

TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 12

POWER SAVING FUNCTION 12

CHANGING THE MODE 13

SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE 13

SELECTING THE REC MODE 13

SELECTING THE ASM MODE 15

USING THE MENUS 16

REC MENU 16

SETUP MENU 18

PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 35

RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 36

PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 36

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 37

SETTING THE METERING 37

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 37

SETTING THE ISO 38

SETTING THE EXPOSURE 38

SETTING THE AEB 38

SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 38

SETTING THE SHARPNESS 39

SETTING THE PHOTO EDIT 39

SETTING DATE STAMP 39

SETTING STABILIZER 40

SETTING FACE TRACKING 40

BASIC RECORDING 21

RECORDING STILL IMAGES 21

U

SING SMILE CAPTUREMODE

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SETTING PHOTO FRAME 40

PLAYBACK 41

PLAYING BACK IMAGES 41

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LAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 41

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AGNIFYING & TRIMMING STILL IMAGES

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IEWING IN THUMBNAIL 43

P

LAYING A SLIDE SHOW 43

ELETING FILES 44

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DELETING A SINGLE FILE 44

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ELETING MULTIPLE FILES 45

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ELETING ALL FILES 45

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ROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 46

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ROTECTING ALL FILES 46

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ROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 47

DITING IMAGES 48

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ROTATING STILL IMAGES 48

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HANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 48

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HANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 49

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HOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO

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FRAME 94

OPYING THE FILES 50

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ETTING THE DPOF 51

C

HOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 52

MAKING CONNECTIONS 53

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 53

USING THE CARD READER 53

C

ONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A

COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 53

ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME 54

OLDER STRUCTURE 54

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F

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45XIDNEPPA

ROUBLESHOOTING 55

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PECIFICATIONS 65

F

UNCTION

PHOTOGRAPHY TERMS 65
AND DEFINITIONS

AVAILABLE LIST 58

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Getting Started

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Using This Menu

Getting Started

This section contains information you should know before using this camera.

Basic Operation

This section explains all recording features of this camera.

Basic Recording

This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files.

Other Recording Functions

This section explains common operations about recording images.

Playback

This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and

audio files.

Making Connections

This section tells you how to connect this camera to a computer or TV.

Appendix

This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification.

The meanings of the symbols used in this user's manual are explained below:

This indicates cautions that should be read before using these

functions.

This indicates the useful information when using this camera.

This indicates the reference page.

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Unpacking

Camera USB Cable Strap

2 x AA Batteries

Software Installation

Quick Start Guide

CD-ROM

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Actual accessories may be different.

Do not swing the camera around by the strap.

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Parts of the Camera

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1. Flash ( page 29)

2. Microphone

3. Lens

4. Self-timer Lamp

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5. Zoom Button (

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Thumbnail ( page 43)

Playback Zoom

page 42)

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6. Playback Button

page 28)

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Four-way Control

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( page 13)

7. Menu Button (

8. Operation Lamp

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9. Mode Button ( page 13)

10. ASM Button (

Delete Button ( page 44)

11. LCD Monitor (

12. DISP/ OK Button

( page 11)

13. Flash Button (

14. Macro Button (

page 16)

page 15)

page 9)

page 29)

page 30)

15. Strap Ring

19. USB/AV Terminal

(

page 20, 54)

20. Battery Cover (

page 5)

21. Tripod Hole

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16. Shutter Button

(

17. Power Button (

18. Speaker

page 21, 34)

page 12)

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Inserting the Batteries

Close the battery cover.

Low Battery Indicator

A low battery indicator

appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly

exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator

appears.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

Be sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.

It is recommended to use compatible batteries listed on page 20. Use of any

other battery types is NOT supported.

Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.

Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period

of time.

The camera body may feel warm after extended use. This is normal.

The type and power level of the battery may cause the lens to not extend or retract

properly. Ensure you use the correct battery type and adequately charged battery.

About Battery Type

page 20).(

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To ensure the camera displays battery level correctly, after batteries are loaded, set the

battery type in Setup Menu to match the batteries used.

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the

direction indicated by the

arrow.

Insert the batteries.

Insert two AA-size batteries

with the positive (+) and

negative (-) poles matching

the directions indicated

inside the battery room.

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Inserting the Memory Card

To remove the card, gently press the edge of the card to release it.

Close the battery cover.

Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card,

please check the card's specifications and take the camera with you.

About Camera Memory

This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the

camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal

memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the

memory card.

DCF Protocol

The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory structure

for the memory card. Images that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed on

DCF-compatible cameras from other manufacturers.

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You can use SD/SDHC Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located

beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment.

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the

direction indicated by the

arrow.

Insert the card.

Insert the card with the label

facing up and the arrow

pointing in.

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Setting the Display Language / Date & Time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a language

and set the date & time before using the camera.

Setting the Display Language

Turn the power on, and set the camera

to the Setup Menu (

page 18).

Select [

Language].

Press

or to select

[LANGUAGE] then press

or the

OK button to launch the submenu.

Select a language.

Press or to select a language and press or the OK button to

apply the setting.

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Setting the Date & Time

Turn the power on, and set the camera

to the Setup Menu (

page 18).

Select [

Date & Time].

Press or to select [Date &

Time] then press

or the OK

button to launch the submenu.

Set date and time.

Press or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or

to move the cursor between settings.

Holding down or changes the values continuously.

For date stamp setting (

page 39).

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Apply the setting.

After adjusting the settings, press the OK or the MENU button to apply

the setting.

If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to

be re-set.

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Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay

images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or

playing back images.

REC mode

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Recording mode (

Flash (

Macro (

Self-timer / Burst (

Zoom indicator (

Shots remaining

Battery (

Storage media

Stabilizer

Metering (

ISO (

Histogram

page 29)

page 30)

page 5)

page 37)

page 38)

page 13)

page 31)

page 28)

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White balance ( page 37)

Shutter speed ( page 21)

Shake warning ( page 21)

Aperture value ( page 21)

Face tracking ( page 40 )

Exposure (

Focus area ( page 21)

Date stamp (

AEB (

Sharpness ( page 39)

Quality ( page 27)

Resolution (

page 38)

page 39)

page 38)

page 27)

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PLAYBACK mode

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Playback mode (

2

Protect (

3

Voice memo (

File number / Total

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5

Battery (

Storage media

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page 46)

page 36)

page 5)

page 13)

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Recording info ( page 11)

Histogram

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Captured date & time

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10

Voice memo control (

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DPOF ( page 51)

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Resolution (

page 27)

page 36)

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Changing the LCD Status

(A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (D) OSD off

You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation:

ΖʳManual exposure

ΖʳRecording movie clips or audio files

ΖʳPlaying movie clips or audio files

ΖʳPlaying the slideshow

ΖʳViewing in thumbnail

ΖʳTrimming a still image

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Press the DISP/ OK button changes the LCD status as shown below:

REC mode

(A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (C)Guide line (D) OSD off

Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.

PLAYBACK mode

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Basic Operation

Turning the Power On and Off

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Press the POWER button (

the camera in the REC mode.

The power turns on, the lens extends

and the LED lights in green.

Press the PLAYBACK button (

on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode.

The power turns on, and an image

displays on the LCD monitor (

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Press the POWER button (

The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off.

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pressing and holding the POWER (

) to turn on

) to turn

).

) again to turn the power off.

) or the PLAYBACK ( ) button over 1.5

seconds.

Switch between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode ( page 13).

Power Saving Function

For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the

last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power

button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in Setup

menu (

After the power saving function has been active for 1 minute, the power will turn off

completely. Press the POWER (

The power save feature will not activate in the following situation:

page 19).

) or the PLAYBACK ( ) button to restore the power.

Recording movie clips or audio files

Playing movie clips or audio files

Playing the slideshow

Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable

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Changing the Mode

Selecting the REC mode

Launch the mode palette.

Set the camera to the REC mode.

Press the MODE button ( ) to

show the scene mode palette.

Select a mode.

Use the four-way control to select

a desired mode and press the OK button to confirm the setting.

Display Title Description

Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions.

Movie For recording movie clips.

Voice REC For recording audio.

Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily.

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In REC mode, you can record images and sounds. In PLAYBACK mode, you can replay,

delete, or edit images.

Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode

In REC mode, press the PLAYBACK button

) to switch to the PLAY mode.

(

In PLAY mode, press the PLAYBACK (

or the MODE (

REC mode.

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) button to switch to the

)

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Display Title Description

Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.

Landscape Used for the wide scenic views.

Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.

Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering.

Smile

Capture

Capture the most brilliant smile of characters.

Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.

Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery.

Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.

Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.

Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.

Building Enhance the edges of the subject.

Text Enhance the black & white contrast.

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.

Intelligent

Scene

The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically

switches to the appropriate scene mode.

Selecting the ASM mode

1

Set the camera to the REC mode

(

page 13).

It cannot be switch to ASM mode

while in Movie or Voice REC

mode.

2

Launch the ASM mode.

Press the ASM button ( ) to

toggle switch between Aperture

Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

Exposure mode.

For detail operation

page32).

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Using the Menus

or ( ) to change the setting.

Press the MENU (

) or the OK ( ) button to save the settings and close

the menu.

REC menu list (Still Image)

Menu Item Available Setting Page

Resolution

/

/ / / / /

27

Quality

/ /

27

Metering

/ /

37

White Balance

/ / / / /

37

ISO

Auto / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO800 /

ISO1600 / ISO 3200 at 3MP

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Exposure

...

38

Drive Mode

/ / /

31

AEB

38

Highlight

/ /

38

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5

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Off /

Off /

Off /

Auto /

(Auto Exposure Bracketing)

When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the OK button are used to make

the desired settings.

REC menu

Turn the power on, and set the

camera to the REC mode

(

page 13).

Open the REC menu.

Press the MENU button ( )

to display the menu.

Select an item.

Press

select a menu item.

Change the setting.

Press

or ( ) to

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Sharpness

/ /

39

Effect

Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue

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Date Stamp

Stabilizer

Face Tracking

Photo Frame

Digital Zoom

Off / Date / Date & Time

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REC menu list (Movie)

Menu Item Available Setting Page

Movie Size

/ /

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Metering

/ / 73

White Balance

/ / / / / 37

Auto /

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Setup menu

) and then press the OK

(

) button to display the Setup menu.

Select an item.

Press or ( ) to select a menu item and then press or the OK

(

) button to launch the submenu.

Change the setting.

Press

or ( ) to select an option and press or the OK ( )

button to apply the setting.

Press the MENU (

) button to close the menu.

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Turn the power on, and set

the camera to the REC or

PLAYBACK mode

(

Press the MENU button (

to open the REC or

PLAYBACK menu.

Open the Setup menu.

page 13).

)

The menu displays

depends on whether you

are in the REC mode or

the PLAY- BACK mode.

Press four-way control ( ) to select SETUP (

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