HP PW450t User Manual
HP CW450t
Digital Camera
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Preface 1
About this Manual.....................................................................................................1
Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information..................................................2
Battery Information...................................................................................................2
Using this Menu........................................................................................................2
Package Contents 3
Getting Started 4
Attach the Camera Strap............................................................................................4
Inserting the Batteries...............................................................................................4
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card..........................................................................5
Camera Memory.......................................................................................................5
Camera Views..........................................................................................................6
Camera Buttons.......................................................................................................8
Onscreen Touch Buttons............................................................................................8
Turning the Power On and Off...................................................................................9
Initial Settings..........................................................................................................9
Modes.................................................................................................................10
Using the Touch Screen 11
Touch screen Layout...............................................................................................11
Changing the LCD Monitor Display..........................................................................17
Recording Photos, Videos and Voices 18
Taking Photos.........................................................................................................18
Using Voices Recording...........................................................................................18
Recording Videos....................................................................................................19
Using the Stabilizer Feature....................................................................................20
Setting the Zoom Control........................................................................................21
Using Flash Features..............................................................................................22
Setting the Focus Mode...........................................................................................23
Setting the Drive Mode............................................................................................23
Setting the AF Area/Face tracking/Touch Shot..........................................................25
Using the Record Menu...........................................................................................26
Setting the Scene Mode..........................................................................................27
Setting Photo Size...................................................................................................37
Setting Quality........................................................................................................37
Setting EV Compensation.......................................................................................38
Setting White Balance.............................................................................................38
Setting ISO.............................................................................................................39
Setting Metering.....................................................................................................39
Setting AEB............................................................................................................40
Setting AF area......................................................................................................40
Setting AF Lamp.....................................................................................................40
Setting Sharpness...................................................................................................41
Setting Saturation...................................................................................................41
Setting Contrast......................................................................................................42
Setting Flash..........................................................................................................42
Setting Drive Mode.................................................................................................42
Setting Focus Mode................................................................................................42
Setting Color Mode.................................................................................................43
Setting the Digital Zoom.........................................................................................44
Setting the Date Stamp..........................................................................................44
Setting Auto Review...............................................................................................45
Pre-Record...........................................................................................................46
Playback 47
File Navigation........................................................................................................47
Viewing in Single Navigation Mode..........................................................................47
Viewing in Photo Stream Mode..............................................................................48
Viewing in Thumbnail Mode....................................................................................48
Viewing in Calendar Mode.......................................................................................49
Zooming images......................................................................................................50
Playing Videos........................................................................................................51
Playing Voice Recording..........................................................................................51
Playing Voice Memo................................................................................................51
Volume Control.......................................................................................................52
Playback Menu.......................................................................................................52
Perspective Control..................................................................................................55
Using the Setup Menu 64
Setting Sounds........................................................................................................64
Setting Power Save.................................................................................................65
Setting LCD Save....................................................................................................65
Setting Date & Time...............................................................................................65
Setting Language....................................................................................................65
Setting File Numbering............................................................................................65
Setting TV Out........................................................................................................66
Setting LCD Brightness...........................................................................................66
Setting Battery Type...............................................................................................66
Setting Memory Kit.................................................................................................67
Reset All.................................................................................................................67
Making Connections 68
Connecting the Camera to a TV...............................................................................68
Connecting the Camera to a PC ..............................................................................68
Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................................................69
Setting the Print Mode Menu..................................................................................70
Appendix 71
About Folder and File Names..................................................................................71
About Folder and File Names 71
Troubleshooting 72
Getting Help 75
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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 reversion, 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 2010.
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.•
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
modifications 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/Windows 7 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.
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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 clean slightly damp soft cloth.
Battery Information
The HP CW450t camera uses 2 - AA batteries. For optimal performance and batteries life, please use photo •
lithium.
Turn off the camera before installing or removing the or batteries.•
When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to feel warm.•
Do not remove the batteries while downloading pictures, videos, or audio content. This could result in a complete •
loss of these items.
It is recommended to remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long period of time.•
When inserting the batteries in this camera, ensure that they are oriented correctly. Please see • Inserting the
Batteries section of this manual for additional details. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause damage to
the camera and batteries.
An single depleted or low batteries power level may cause the lens to not extend or retract properly.•
Dispose of used batteries according to their instructions.•
Important Notes and Information
Throughout this manual, look for the symbols below that highlight useful and important information.
This symbol will be used to indicate useful information when using the camera.
This symbol will be used to indicate important message that should be read before using the
function.
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Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
Digital camera AA battery x 2 pcs Camera strap
USB cable User Manual and Software installation Quick Start guide
Warranty card
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Getting Started
Attach the Camera Strap
To reduce the risk of dropping the camera, it is strongly
recommended to attach and use the provided camera strap.
Inserting the Batteries
Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable batteries into the batteries/memory card compartment.
Please read “Battery Information” on page 2 before inserting/removing batteries.
If the batteries are already installed, make sure to power off 1.
the camera before removing and inserting recharged or new
batteries.
Open the batteries/memory card compartment at the bottom 2.
of the camera.
Insert the batteries into the compartment with correct 3.
orientation as illustrated.
Close and lock the batteries/memory card compartment.4.
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Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
It is highly recommended that the camera storage is expanded by inserting a SD or SDHC memory card. These
memory cards are available at most consumer store and online locations.
Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting the 1.
memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera.
Open the batteries/memory card compartment at the bottom of the 2.
camera.
Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic 3.
connectors facing the front side of the camera as illustrated below.
Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place. 4.
If the card does not click into place, repeat the previous step to ensure
proper orientation.
Close the batteries/memory card compartment. 5.
To remove the SD/SDHC card
Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Removing the 1.
memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera.
Open the batteries/memory card compartment.2.
Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes our of position.3.
Carefully pull out the card.4.
Camera Memory
Internal memory
This camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. However, storage of images, video and audio clips is limited
to approximately 12MB. For optimal use, it is strongly recommend that this camera is used with SD or SDHC memory
cards. If there is no SD or SDHC memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips
recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.
External storage
This camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB, and SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 32GB. It is strongly
recommended that Class 4 or above memory cards are used with this camera. Consult the reseller or manufacturer
of the memory card for class rating details.
If a SD/SDHC card is inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio clips
to this storage card. The LCD memory card icon
indicates the camera is using SD card.
Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check the
card’sspecicationsandtakethecamerawithyou.
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Camera Views
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Front View
Flash1.
Microphone2.
Self-timer LED / Assist Lamp3.
Lens4.
Back View
Top View
LCD monitor5.
Zoom Button6.
LED indicator7.
Playback Button8.
Speaker9.
Stabilizer button10.
Shutter button11.
Power button12.
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Bottom View
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Left/Right View
Tripod screw hole13.
Battery / Memory compartment14.
USB / TV Out15.
Strap ring16.
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Camera Buttons
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
No. Button Description
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Power
Stabilizer
Shutter
Zoom
Playback
Press the Power button to turn the power on/off.
The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to compensate
for camera shake and help reduce motion blur. Press to set stabilizer on/off.
Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.
In Photo and Video mode, press the “W” button to zoom out, or “T” button to
zoom in.
In Playback mode, press to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out to enter
9-image/calendar thumbnails.
Press to enable Playback mode or return Record mode.
Onscreen Touch Buttons
The control buttons appear on the touch screen and change dynamically depending on the task you’re performing.
Icon Touch Button Description
Record mode
Self-timer/Burst
Tap to launch the scene mode menu.
Tap to popup the self-timer/burst menu.
Macro
AF area/Face tracking
Menu
Display
Previousle
Nextle
Exit
Return
OK
Tap to popup the macro menu.
Tap to popup the AF area/Face tracking menu.
Tap to launch record menu.
Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
Tap to view the previous file.
Tap to view the next file.
Tap to exit the menu.
Tap to return main menu or last screen.
Tap to apply the setting.
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Turning the Power On and Off
Press the Power button to power on and off the camera.
Thestartupimagedisplaysbrieyandthestartupsoundplaysifenabled.•
This camera will also power up if the playback button is pressed •
clip, or audio clip will be displayed and the lens will not be extended.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button
for the selected Power Save (see page 65 for details) setting. The default setting is after 1 minute of inactivity.
, or the camera will automatically shut off when not used
. If pressed, the last recorded photo, video
Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera. First
is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Setting the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
or to turn pages.
Tap1.
Tap the desired language button and apply.2.
Setting the Date & Time
Tap the screen to select Year/Month/Date or Hour/Minute.1.
or to change the value for the date and time.
Tap 2.
Tap 3.
If necessary, press to close the menu.
At this point, the camera settings are set to the default automatic mode and is ready to take photos and videos.
To ensure accurate battery level display, please set the battery type to match installed batteries. See page 66
“Setting Battery Type” for details.
to apply.
Holding down• or keys to change the values continuously.
If the camera is without battery power for more than 48 hours, the initial settings •
may reset and require another setup.
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Modes
Your camera has two modes:
Record Mode
This is the default mode while you turn on the camera every time. You are able to take photos and record videos/
audio clips in this mode.
Playback mode
Press the Playback button after the camera is turned on to view and edit captured images or playback
videos and audio clips. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.
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Using the Touch Screen
The touch screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your
image or video. It also provides all kinds of touch buttons to control the settings for the camera. The display on the
touch screen is called the On Screen Display or OSD.
Touch screen Layout
Photo Mode Screen Layout
No. Item Description
1 AF lamp
2 Display focus area settings Use to frame subject to capture.
3 Zoom indicator
4 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.
5 Battery Indicates approximate battery level.
6 Storage media
7 Shake warning
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9 Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
10 Image Stabilizer
11 Resolution
12 Quality Displays quality settings. Please see page 37 for additional details.
13 Sharpness
14 Metering
15 White balance
Touch button –
AF area/Face tracking
Indicates AF lamp is enabled. Please see page 40 for additional
details.
Displays zoom type and level. Please see page 21 for additional
details.
Indicates current storage media in use. Options are Internal
memory and SD/SDHC memory card.
Indicates that the camera is moving too much that may result in
image blur. Use of a tripod or steady hand may be required.
Tap to display the AF area/face tracking popup menu.
Indicates if the image stabilizer function is enabled. Please see
page 20 for additional details.
Displays photo resolution settings. Please see page 37 for
additional details.
Displays sharpness settings. Please see page 41 for additional
details.
Displays metering settings. Please see page 39 for additional
details.
Displays white balance settings. Please see page 38 for additional
details.
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16 Contrast Displays contrast settings. Please see page 42 for additional details.
17 Saturation Displays saturation settings.
18 Exposure
Displays exposure settings. Please see page 38 for additional
details.
19 ISO Displays ISO settings. Please see page 39 for additional details
20 Shutter speed
21 Aperture value
Displays shutter speed settings. Please see page 73 for additional
details
Displays aperture settings. Please see page 73 for additional
details.
22 Touch button - Menu Tap to launch record menu
23 Touch button - Macro Tap to display the macro popup menu.
24 Touch button - Self-timer/Burst Tap to display the self-timer/burst popup menu.
25 AEB Indicates AEB function is enabled
26 Touch button - Flash Tap to popup the flash menu.
27 Touch button - Record mode Tap to launch the scene mode menu.
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Scene Mode - Video Mode Screen Layout
Standby layout Recording Layout
No. Item Description
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Touch button - Record mode Tap to launch the scene mode menu.
Zoom indicator Displays zoom. Please see page 21 for additional details.
Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available.
Battery
Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
White balance
Metering Displays metering settings. Please see page 39 for additional details.
Resolution Displays video resolution settings.
Touch button - Menu Tap to launch record menu.
Touch button - Macro Tap to display the macro popup menu.
Touch button - Pre Record Tap to set pre record on/off.
Touch button - Pause Tap to pause/resume recording.
Recorded time Display recorded time.
Recording status Indicates recording status.
Indicates approximate battery level. Please see page 66 for additional
details.
Displays white balance settings. Please see page 38 for additional
details.
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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
Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the internal
memory or SD/SDHC memory card.
Indicates current storage memory. Options are internal camera memory or
SD/SDHC memory card.
Indicates the file is marked for printing. Please see page 63 for additional
details.
Tap to view the previous file.
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File no./Total no.
Battery Indicates approximate battery level.
Storage media
Touch button - Next file Tap to view the next file.
Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
Aperture value Displays aperture value of the image.
Shutter speed Displays shutter speed setting of the image
Flash Displays flash setting of the image.
White balance Displays white balance setting of the image.
ISO Displays ISO setting of the image.
Exposure Displays exposure setting of the image.
Folder/Filename Indicate the location/filename of the image
Date & Time Displays the recorded date & time of the image.
DPOF
Resolution Displays the photo resolution setting at the time it was taken.
Touch button - Menu Tap to launch playback menu.
Voice memo Tap to record an attached voice memo for the image.
Touch button - Previous
file
Protect Indicates file is protected. Please see page 60 for additional details.
Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
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Playback mode of videos:
Playback layout Playing Layout
No. Item Description
Indicates the current file number and total files stored in the internal
memory or SD/SDHC memory card.
Indicates current storage memory. Options are internal camera memory or
SD/SDHC memory card.
Tap to view the previous file.
Displays playing status. The options are: play, pause, rewind, or fast
forward.
The control panel of video clip.
(Repeat, Stop, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward, Snap Shot / Volume)
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File no./Total no.
Battery Indicates approximate battery level.
Storage media
Touch button - Next file Tap to view the next file.
Touch button - Play Tap to play the video clip.
Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
Folder/Filename Indicate the location/filename of the video clip.
Recording date & time Displays the date and time of the video clip at the time is was recorded.
Video Resolution Indicates the resolution setting of the video clip at the time is was recorded.
Touch button - Menu Tap to launch playback menu.
Touch button - Previous
file
Protect Indicates file is protected. Please see page 60 for additional details.
Playback mode Indicates the camera is in playback mode.
Playing status
Played time Indicates the played time of the video clip.
Control touch panel
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Playback mode of audio clips:
No. Item Description
Indicates the current file number and total files stored in the internal
memory or SD/SDHC memory card.
Indicates current storage memory. Options are internal camera memory or
SD/SDHC memory card.
Tap to view the previous file.
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File no./Total no.
Battery Indicates the approximate battery level.
Storage media
Touch button - Next file Tap to view the next file.
Touch button - Play Tap to play the audio clip.
Touch button - Display Tap to switch the display mode of the LCD monitor.
Folder/Filename Indicate the location/filename of the audio clip.
Date & Time Displays the recorded date & time of the audio clip.
Touch button - Menu Tap to launch playback menu.
Touch button - Previous
file
Protect Indicates file is protected. Please see page 60 for additional details.
Playback mode Indicates the camera is in playback mode.
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Playing status Displays playing status.
Played time Indicates played time.
Control touch panel
The control panel of audio clip.
(Repeat, Stop, Play/Pause, Volume)
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Changing the LCD Monitor Display
The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed taping the onscreen display button
. Tap the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Video Mode, the LCD
display can be changed into any of the following:
Basic•
Full•
Minimal •
Guidelines•
No icons or information•
The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.•
The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off •
or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Macro.
Use the “Guide lines” to properly set image for capture.•
In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:
Basic•
Full•
No icons or information•
LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:
Manual exposure mode•
While recording video or audio clips•
During playing video or audio clips•
Playing slideshow•
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Recording Photos, Videos and Voices
Taking Photos
This camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode feature will
optimise the internal settings so that in most situations, it can take photos with ease. This camera also has
additional modes and features that extend the capabilities for the more experienced user.
Power on the camera by pressing the 1. Power button
Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See 2.
illustration on the right.
Lightly pressing the 3. Shutter button
halfway position will start the automatic focus and adjustments
to the exposure level. When the camera has successfully
completed this automatic routine, the focus bracket will turn
green. If the automatic focus and exposure routine is not
successful, the bracket will turn red. If this occurs, simply
release the shutter and repeat this step until the bracket
turns green. In some situations, lighting and contrast may be
insufficient for the camera to successfully complete the auto
focus and exposure level routine. If this occurs, try better
lighting.
Pressing the 4. Shutter button
photo. If you take the photo when the bracket is red, the focus
and exposure may not be correct.
If the shake warning icon
with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera
to reduce the risk of blurred photos.
appears, hold the camera steadily,
down to the
down fully will take the
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Using Voices Recording
From the Scene menu, select 1. Voice. The Voice Recording
screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the 2. Shutter
Press the 3. Shutter
button to start recording.
button again to stop recording.
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Recording Videos
This camera is capable of recording videos. Since video recording requires significant memory capacity, it is highly
recommended to use SD/SDHC cards with this feature. The available recording time depends on the capacity of the
memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length
of a single video clip is limited to 4 GB. To increase the recording length, lower the video quality settings (See page
20 for details).
Power on the camera by pressing the 1. Power button .
Tap onscreen 2. Record mode button
choose “Video”.
Lightly pressing the 3. Shutter button
adjustments the exposure level. When the camera has successfully completed this automatic routine, the focus
bracket will turn green. If the automatic focus and exposure routine is not successful, the bracket will turn red.
If this occurs, simply release the shutter and repeat this step until the bracket turns green. In some situations,
lighting and contrast may be insufficient for the camera to successfully complete the auto focus and exposure
level routine. If this occurs, try better lighting.
Pressing the 4. Shutter button
Use the 5. Zoom buttons
To pause recording, tap the 6. Pause button
To continue recording, tap the 7. Pause button
To stop recording, press the 8. Shutter button
When the camera stop recording due to reaching maximum capacity (• 4GB) for a
single video, simply press the Shutter button
To increase the recording length, lower the video quality settings (See page 20 for
details)
The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.•
Digital zoom is not available while recording a video.•
to zoom in and zoom out.
and choose “Video”. Or, from the Record menu, tap scene mode and
down to the halfway position will start the automatic focus and
down fully will begin the video recording.
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again.
.
again to continue recording.
Sound cannot be recorded while pressing the • Zoom buttons
Power save is not available in video recording or pause recording.•
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Settings of Recording Videos
Tap the onscreen MENU button to launch video menu and configure the settings before recording a video.
Movie size
The Movie size function appears only in Video mode. Use this
function to adjust the resolution and quality of video clips.
The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings.
Icon Item Description
640 X 480 High Quality
320 x 240 Normal
Web For Internet, see “ Internet Mode” on page 45 below.
Internet Mode
The Internet Mode allows you to record videos with predefined video settings for easy upload to the Internet
website.
The Internet supports two file upload standards:
SingleFileUploader.Themaximumvideolesizeisupto100MB.•
InternetUploader.Themaximumvideolesizeisupto1GB.•
Most uploaded video length ranges within 5 minutes.
Therefore when you record using the YouTube mode, the following standards are followed:
Recorded videos are set to Internet standard resolution of 640 X 480.•
Recordingautomaticallystopswhenthelereaches100MB.•
To record a YouTube video, select from the Movie size function. Available recording time for a YouTube video is up •
to 10 minutes.
Using the Stabilizer Feature
The Stabilizer feature is for Photo taking only. This feature is designed to help reduce the blurring effects on photos
caused by slight camera movement. It is important to note that this feature cannot compensate for all movement
and lighting situations and that in many cases may slow the camera’s ability to auto focus.
How does it work? It works according to the luminance of the target object. This function uses special image data
processing to optimise the high sensitivity of CCD sensor (also known as the digital film). High sensitivity allows the
use of faster shutter speeds compared to the default mode, so it may reduce blurring caused by camera movement.
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