Hewlett-Packard PW-550 Quick Start Guide

PW550

Digital Camera

Quick Start Guide

For more details about the camera operation and troubleshooting, please
read the User Manual located on the CDROM disc included with your
camera or visit http://www.hp.com/support and download it for the camera
support page.

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Getting Started

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to better
protect your new camera:

1. Insert the smaller loop of the strap in
the strap eyelet.

2. Thread the larger loop of the strap
though the short loop and pull tight to
attach the strap to the camera.

Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the NP45 Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery into
the battery compartment. If the battery is already installed, make sure to
power off the camera before removing and inserting a recharged or new
battery. Please read “Battery Information” before inserting/removing battery.

1. If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera
before removing and inserting a recharged or new battery.

2. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.

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3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside
the camera.

4. Close the battery compartment.

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Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards.

1. Open the SD card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic
contacts facing the front side of the camera.

3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.

4. Close the SD card compartment.

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- To remove the SD/SDHC card

1. Open the battery compartment.

2. Gently push the card until it clicks and pops out.

3. Pull out the card carefully.

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Charging the battery

CHARGE

The battery that comes along with your package is not fully charged. You
need to charge the battery before using the camera.

1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.

2. Connect the battery charger to the adaptor.

3. Plug the adaptor to the main outlet.

Please charge the battery at least 2.5 hours for the initial use. Beyond
the initial use, please charge your battery until the LED indicator on your
charger turns green.

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Camera Views

Front View

Flash

Microphone

Back View

LCD screen

Self-Timer LED / AF Assist Lamp

Zoom Lens

Zoom buttons

Menu
Func / Delete
Operation Lamp
SET /

4-way navigation control
Shooting / Video Record /
Playback

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Top View

Bottom View

Battery / SD card
compartment

Left/Right View

Shutter button

Power button

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USB

Strap ring

Initial Settings

You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when

the camera is turned on for the rst time.

Setting the Language

1. Press , , or to move through the selection.

2. Select a language, and then press

to apply.

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Using the Function Menu

The “ ” is used to enter the My Menu mode for a quick setup of the
latest six shooting/scene modes that were selected.

• Press to launch the My Menu mode.

• Press again to close the menu.

• The My Menu options bar (as shown in the image to the right) displays

the last six shooting/scene modes that were selected.

• The Menu bar (as shown in the image to the right) displays the available
options for each selected shooting/scene mode.

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Menu bar

0 EV

AWB

ISO

AUTO

Program

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Menu options

Modes

Your camera has three modes:

Shooting mode

• Set to Shooting mode to capture images and record audio clips.

• Shooting mode can be further set to mode options like auto and scene

selection modes.

Video Record mode

• Set to Video Record mode to record videos.

Playback mode

• Set to Playback mode to view or edit photos, review video and audio clips.

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Shooting Menu

If you are in shooting mode, you can access the Shooting menu simply by

pressing the button on your camera.

When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the
button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings.
To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.

The Shooting menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture
settings.

1. Press

2. Use the

3. To select an item, press

to launch the Shooting Menu.

or key to move through the menu selections.

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4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

5. Press the

button to save and apply settings.

Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
Sharpness

OFF

OFF

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Playback Menu

The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and
setup playback settings.

- To go to Playback Menu:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode.

2. Press

3. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

4. Press the

to launch the Playback Menu.

button to save and apply settings.

View Slideshow
Delete
Protect
Remove Red Eyes
Voice Memo
Modify Color

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Using Setup Menu

You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Shooting or Playback

mode. The Setup menu allows you to congure general camera settings.

- To go to Setup Menu:

1. Press to launch the Shooting/Playback Menu.

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2. Use the

3. Use the

4. To select an item, press the

or key to change the menu tab to Setup menu.

or key to move through the menu selections.

button or .

Camera Sounds
Auto Power Off
Display Timeout
Date & Time
Language
File Numbering

1min

OFF

5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

6. Press the

button to save and apply settings.

Getting Help

Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camera require 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 Branded Product warranty agent from the support contact list provided below. A service
agent will work with you to troubleshoot your issue and if necessary, issue a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number in order to replace your HP Branded Product. For warranty
claims, you will be required to provide a copy of your original dated sales receipt as proof
of purchase and the issued RMA number. You will be responsible for shipping charges
when shipping the product to the service center. The service agent will provide you with an
address and you will also be responsible for any shipping charges to the warranty service
center. Once your product is received by this service center, a replacement unit will be
shipped back to you typically within 5 business days.

Contact/phone Support:

Language Contact/phone Support:

Chinese

Deutsch [e-mail]
Dutch [e-mail]
English [e-mail]
Espanol [e-mail]
Français [e-mail]
Italiano [e-mail]
Japanese [e-mail]
Korean [e-mail]
Portuguese [e-mail]
Svensk [e-mail]

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

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Contact/phone Support:

Country Language Number

Europe Region (EMEA)

België Dutch and German + 32 2700 1724
Français French + 33 171230454
Deutschland German + 49 6950073896
Ireland English + 353 1850882016
Italia Italian + 39 269682189
Netherlands Dutch + 31 202015093
Espana Spanish + 34 914533458
Switzerland German/French/Italian + 41 18009686
UK English + 44 2073652400

North America

United States English 1.866.694.7633
Canada English and French 1.866.694.7633

Country Language City Number

México Español

Venezuela Español Caracas 58.212.335.4574
Colombia Español Perú 57.1.508.2325
Perú Español Lima 51.1.705.6232
Chile Español Santiago 55.11.5504.6633
Brasil Argentina Sao Paolo 55.11.5504.6633
Argentina Español Buenos Aires 54.11.6091.2399

Mexico City 52.55.1204.8185
Guadalajara 52.33.1031.3872
Monterrey 52.81.1107.2639

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Pour plus de détails sur l’utilisation de l’appareil photo et le dépannage,
lisez le manuel de l’utilisateur qui se trouve sur le disque CDROM qui ac­compagne votre appareil photo ou visitez http://www.hp.com/ support et
téléchargez-le pour consulter la page d’assistance de l’appareil photo.

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Mise en route

Fixer la lanière

Suivez ces instructions pour xer la lanière à votre nouvel appareil photo

et mieux le protéger:

1. Insérez la boucle courte de la

lanière dans l’œillet de lanière.

2. Passez la grande boucle de la

lanière dans la petite boucle et
serrez en tirant pour fixer la lanière à

l’appareil photo.

Installer la batterie

Suivez ces instructions pour insérer la batterie NP45 Lithium-ion (Li-ion)

dans le compartiment de batterie. Si la batterie est déjà installée, prenez

soin d’éteindre l’appareil photo avant d’enlever et d’installer une batterie
rechargée ou neuve. Veuillez lire « Informations sur la batterie » avant
d’installer/retirer la batterie.

1. Si la batterie est déjà installée, prenez soin d’éteindre l’appareil photo
avant d’enlever et d’installer une batterie rechargée ou neuve.

2. Ouvrez le compartiment de la batterie situé sous l’appareil photo.

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3. Installez la batterie dans le compartiment avec le connecteur dirigé vers
l’intérieur de l’appareil photo.

4. Fermez le compartiment de la batterie.

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Insérer une carte mémoire SD/SDHC

Etendez l’espace de stockage de votre appareil photo en utilisant des
cartes mémoire SD ou SDHC.

1. Ouvrez le compartiment de la carte SD situé sous l’appareil photo.

2. Insérez la carte SD/SDHC dans le logement de la carte mémoire avec
les contacts métalliques orientés vers l’avant de l’appareil photo.

3. Insérez la carte SD/SDHC dans le logement pour carte mémoire jusqu’à
ce qu’elle se clique en place.

4. Fermez le compartiment de la carte SD.

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