Hewlett-Packard CA-350 User Manual
HP CA350/CB350
Digital Camera
User Manual
Table of Contents
Preface.......................................................................................v
About this Manual............................................................................................................v
Copyright........................................................................................................................v
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance.....................................................v
Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................vi
Trademark Recognition....................................................................................................vi
Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information.........................................................vi
Battery Information.........................................................................................................vii
Camera & battery recycle notice........................................................................................vii
Camera on operating notice..............................................................................................vii
Using this Menu..............................................................................................................viii
Photography Terms and Defi nitions..................................................................................viii
Package Contents......................................................................1
Getting Started..........................................................................2
Attaching the Wrist Strap..................................................................................................2
Inserting the Batteries......................................................................................................2
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card..................................................................................3
Camera Memory...............................................................................................................4
Camera Views..................................................................................................................4
Front View...................................................................................................................................4
Back View....................................................................................................................................5
Top View.....................................................................................................................................5
Bottom View................................................................................................................................5
Left/Right View............................................................................................................................6
Initial Settings.................................................................................................................8
Setting the Language...................................................................................................................8
Using Setup Menu........................................................................................................................8
Setting Battery Type.....................................................................................................................9
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Modes...........................................................................................................................10
Shooting mode...........................................................................................................................10
Playback mode...........................................................................................................................10
Switching between Shooting mode and Playback Mode.................................................................10
Selecting the Shooting mode options...........................................................................................11
LCD Monitor Layout and Icon Descriptions......................................................................12
Shooting Mode Screen Layout.....................................................................................................12
Playback Mode Screen Layout.........................................................................................14
Playback mode display of still images...........................................................................................14
Playback mode of videos.............................................................................................................15
Playback mode of audio clips.......................................................................................................15
Changing the LCD Monitor Display...............................................................................................17
Using Shooting Functions.........................................................19
Shooting Image.............................................................................................................19
Taking Photos............................................................................................................................19
Using the Stabilizer.....................................................................................................................19
Setting the Zoom Control................................................................................................20
Zoom buttons.............................................................................................................................20
Using Flash................................................................................................................................20
Setting the Focus Mode..............................................................................................................22
Using the Function Menu................................................................................................24
Shooting Mode...........................................................................................................................24
Resolution.................................................................................................................................25
Quality.......................................................................................................................................25
EV Compensation.......................................................................................................................25
White Balance............................................................................................................................26
ISO...........................................................................................................................................27
Metering....................................................................................................................................27
Color Mode................................................................................................................................28
Shooting Menu..............................................................................................................29
Setting the Shooting Scene Mode................................................................................................29
- Using Smile Capture Mode.......................................................................................................33
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- Using Intelligent Scene Mode...................................................................................................33
- Using Blink Detection Mod.......................................................................................................36
- Using Aperture Priority Mode...................................................................................................37
- Using Shutter Priority Mode.....................................................................................................37
- Using Manual Exposure Mode..................................................................................................38
Setting the Self-Timer/Burst........................................................................................................39
Setting the AEB..........................................................................................................................40
Setting the AF Area....................................................................................................................40
Setting the AF Lamp...................................................................................................................41
Setting Sharpness......................................................................................................................41
Setting Saturation.......................................................................................................................42
Setting Contrast.........................................................................................................................43
Setting the Digital Zoom.............................................................................................................43
Setting the Date & Time Imprint..................................................................................................44
Setting Instant Review................................................................................................................45
Recording Videos........................................................................................................................45
Setting the Video Quality.............................................................................................................46
YouTube Mode...........................................................................................................................47
Recording Voices........................................................................................................................48
Using the Viewing Functions...................................................49
Viewing in Single Navigation...........................................................................................49
Viewing thumbnails........................................................................................................49
Zooming images............................................................................................................51
Playing Videos...............................................................................................................51
To capture screenshot image from a video clip.................................................................52
Playing Voice Recording..................................................................................................53
Playing Voice Memo.......................................................................................................53
Deleting an Image/Video/Audio.......................................................................................54
Playback Menu...............................................................................................................55
View Slideshow..............................................................................................................56
Delete...........................................................................................................................56
Protect..........................................................................................................................57
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Remove Red Eyes..........................................................................................................58
Voice Memo...................................................................................................................59
Modify Color...................................................................................................................60
Crop.................................................................................................................62
Resize...........................................................................................................................63
DPOF.............................................................................................................................64
PictBridge......................................................................................................................65
Making Connections.................................................................66
Connecting the Camera a PC...........................................................................................66
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.................................................................................66
Troubleshooting....................................................................67
Getting Help.............................................................................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.
For the latest revision, 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 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 modifi cations 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 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 batteries are already installed, make sure to power off camera before removing and •
inserting new batteries.
When using batteries in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the •
batteries upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.
When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera •
body to feel warm.
Camera & battery recycle notice
In the European Union, do not discard this product and battery as unsorted municipal waste.
Contact local authorities for recycling program information.
Camera on operating notice
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
Do not use/ store the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place. In places such as in a car parked in the sun, •
the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
Under direct sunlight or near a heater, the camera body may become discolored or •
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
Close and contact with magnetic objects.•
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may • cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
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Using this Menu
Note
Warning
Symbols used in this manual are explained below:
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
This indicates warning message that should be read before using the function.
Photography Terms and Defi nitions
Terms
auto exposure bracketing (AEB)
auto focus (AF)
Defi nitions
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 refers to a camera lens’ ability to adjust its
confi guration 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
fi xed focus cousins since they do not have to rely on their depth
of fi eld. Also known as: “AF”, “auto-focus”
album
Analog to Digital Converter (A/D
or ADC)
aspect ratio cf. image aspect ratio, pixel aspect ratio.
An end-user created object that is used to logically group data
objects according to some user-defi ned criteria. An album may
or may not be a physical folder in a fi le system.
A circuit that converts an analog signal, having a continuously
varying amplitude, to a digitally quantized representation using
binary output signals.
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auto white balance (AWB)
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.
Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
compression
Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF)
digital still camera (DSC)
dynamic range cf. ISO DSC dynamic range, colour gamut, luminance ratio
Exif/JPEG
exposure index
ISO speed
A type of silicon integrated circuit used to convert light into an
electronic signal.
The process of encoding information using fewer bits cf. image
compression, sound fi le compression
A standardized ASCII fi le created in a digital camera and stored
on removable media along with the image fi les that indicate how
many copies of which images should be printed. It also allows
index prints, cropping, and text overlays to be specifi ed.
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.
A compressed fi le 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 fi le.
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.
A numerical value calculated from the exposure provided at the
focal plane of an electronic camera to produce specifi ed 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.
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JPEG
protocol Defi ned mechanisms for exchanging data between devices.
StorageID
Joint Photographic Experts Group. An image compression
method defi ned in ISO/IEC 10918-1.
A device-specifi c four byte unsigned integer (UINT32) that
represents a unique storage area that may contain data objects.
The most signifi cant sixteen bits of a StorageID represents the
PhysicalStorageID, while the least signifi cant sixteen bits of a
StorageID represents the LogicalStorageID.
USB
white balance
Universal serial bus, a digital interface for connecting up to 64
devices in a tiered-star topology. See http://www.usb.org.
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.
Source: ISO/WE 12231 Photography-- Electronic still-picture cameras -- Terminology
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Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
Digital camera AA battery x 2 pcs Wrist strap
USB cable Warranty Card User Manual and Software
installation
Quick Start guide
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Getting Started
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Attaching the Wrist Strap
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap
to your camera to better protect your new camera:
Insert the smaller loop of the strap in the strap 1.
eyelet.
Thread the larger loop of the strap though the short 2.
loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.
Inserting the Batteries
Follow these instructions to insert the AA batteries into the battery compartment.If batteries
are already installed, make sure to power off camera before inserting new batteries. Please
read “Battery Information” before inserting/removing batteries.
If batteries are already installed, make sure to power off camera before removing and 1.
inserting new batteries.
Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.2.
Insert the batteries into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera 3.
and the batteries indent next to the compartment door.
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Close the battery compartment.4.
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards.
Open the SD card compartment at the bottom 1.
of the camera.
Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card 2.
slot with the metallic contacts facing the back
side of the camera.
Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot 3.
until it clicks into place.
Close the SD card compartment.4.
To remove the SD/SDHC card
3
Open the battery compartment.1.
Warning
Gently push the card until it clicks and pops 2.
out.
Pull out the card carefully.3.
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
Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing additional cards, please
check the card specifi cations. You can ensure optimal compatibility by purchasing HP brand SD
cards.
Camera Views
Front View
icon indicates the camera is using SD card.
Flash
Self-Timer LED /
AF Assist Lamp
Zoom Lens
Microphone
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Back View
LCD screen
Zoom buttons
Play button
OK / 4-way navigation control
Quick Functions
٭1
Operation Lamp
٭2
# Please refer to the notes for marked item with ٭ at page 6
Top View
Power button
Speaker
Bottom View
Battery compartment
Menu button
٭4
5
FUNC / Delete button
Stabilizer button
Shutter button
٭3
SD card compartment
Left/Right View
USB
Strap ring
Button ٭1: Play
If the camera is turned off, press and hold to turn on camera in Playback mode.
If the camera is turned on, press to toggle camera to Playback or Shooting mode.
Button ٭2: FUNC/Delete
In Shooting 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 OK 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
Macro Button
OK Button
Flash Button
Display Button
Button ٭4: Menu button
Press Menu button on camera exits if you’ve navigated into mode settings and don’t want to
make a selection
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Button Usage
OK Confi rm a selection when using the OSD menus.1.
Flash/ Right In Shooting mode, press to scroll through the fl ash mode options. (Auto, Anti 1.
Macro/ Left In Shooting mode, press to switch focus mode (Macro, PF, INF).1.
Up/Face
Tracking/ Rotate
Display/Down In Playback mode, press to change the LCD screen display to show or hide OSD 1.
Red-eye, Slow Sync and Off)
In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.2.
In Playback Video mode, press to fast forward video playback3.
In Menu mode, press to change submenus.4.
In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.2.
In Playback Video mode, press to rewind video playback3.
In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.4.
In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.1.
In Shooting mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.2.
In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio playback.3.
In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each 4.
press of the button. This feature is applicable for still images only.
icons.
In Shooting mode, press to change LCD screen display to show or hide OSD icons 2.
and guide lines.
In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.3.
In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.4.
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Initial Settings
MENU
Camera Sounds
Auto Power Off
Display Timeout
Date & Time Imprint
Language
File Numbering
1min
OFF
You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is
turned on for the fi rst time.
Setting the Language
Press1. , , or to move through the selection.
Select a language, and then press 2. OK to apply.
Using Setup Menu
You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Shooting or Playback mode. The Setup
menu allows you to confi gure general camera settings.
To go to Setup Menu:
Press 1.
to launch the Shooting/Playback
Menu.
Use the 2.
tab to Setup
Use the 3.
or key to change the menu
menu.
or key to move through the
menu selections.
To select an item, press the 4. OK button or
Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.5.
Press the 6. OK button to save and apply settings.
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Setting Battery Type
TV Configuration
D
Battery Type
Memory Kit
Reset All
NTSC
A
lka
Alkaline
NiMH
Lithium
Oxyride
A
lka
NiMH
Li
Oxy
To ensure the camera displays the battery level correctly, be sure to set the battery type in
Setup Menu to match the installed battery type: Alkaline / NiMH / Lithium / Oxyride.
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Modes
Your camera has two modes:
Shooting mode
Set to Shooting mode to capture images and record videos and audio clips.•
Shooting mode can be further set to many options such as auto, video and scene •
selection. See
Playback mode
Set your camera to Playback mode so you can view and edit captured images as well as •
playback videos and audio clips. You can also attach a voice memo to any image in this
mode.
Shooting mode is selected by default when using the Power button to turn on the camera.
When you turn on your camera using the Power button, it will automatically set to shooting
mode.
Switching between Shooting mode and Playback Mode
In Shooting mode, press the Play button to switch to Playback mode.
In Playback mode, press the Play button to switch back to Shooting mode.
“Selecting the Shooting mode options” below.
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Selecting the Shooting mode options
MENU
OFF
OFF
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
AF Lamp
Sharpness
Note
Set the camera to Shooting mode.1.
Press 2.
Select 3. Shooting Mode, and then press
to launch Shooting mode Menu.
to enter submenu.
Select a mode.4.
Press the 5. OK button to apply selected mode.
Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the menu selections.
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LCD Monitor Layout and Icon Descriptions
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ISO
AUTO
F 3.0F 3.0 1/ 301/ 300.0EV0.0EV
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Shooting Mode Screen Layout
2
1
27 6
26
4
3
25
24
23
22
21
15
14
19
18
17
20
No. Item Description
1 Shooting mode Indicates the current mode.
2 Flash Indicates fl ash settings.
3 Self-Timer/Burst Indicates Self-Timer/Burst settings.
4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.
6 Battery Indicates battery level.
7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
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5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
8 Date & Time Imprint Indicates date & time imprint is enabled.
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Auto Exposure Bracketing
(AEB)
Indicates AEB function is enabled
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10 Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled.
11 Saturation Displays saturation settings.
12 Contrast Displays contrast settings.
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14 ISO Displays ISO settings.
15 Displays focus area settings Use to frame subject to capture.
16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.
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18 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is shaking.
19 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.
20 Exposure Displays exposure settings.
21 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled.
22 White balance Displays white balance settings.
23 Metering Displays metering settings.
24 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings.
25 Quality Displays quality settings.
26 Resolution Displays resolution settings.
27 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.
Histogram Dispalys the darkest and brightest values, corresponding to black
and white respectively.
Aperture value Displays aperture settings.
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Playback Mode Screen Layout
F 3.0F 3.0
1/ 30
1/ 300EV0EV
27/2727/27
OK
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ISO
400
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.
Playback mode display of still images:
1 2
3
4
5
10
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No. Item Description
1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
2 Protect Indicates fi le is protected.
3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.
4
5
6 Battery Indicates battery level.
7 Storage media Indicates storage medium in use.
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9 DPOF Indicates the fi le is marked for printing.
Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or
File Number Indicates the current image fi le number and the total fi les in the
audio fi le.
camera.
Recording information Displays the image details of the current fi le.
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7
8
10 Resolution Displays the resolution settings.
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