HP Ac300w User Manual

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Notes on waterproof case maintenance 
·  The waterproof of sealing material is replaceable  for a fee. The 
material should be replaced once a year to maintain  its water 
resistance. 
After using the waterproof case 
·   Be sure to come ashore within 60 minutes after goi ng 
underwater, this will maintain the appearance, qual ity and 
water resistance of the waterproof case. 
·   After taking pictures underwater, clean the waterp roof case 
with running tap water. Do not use any soapy water,  mild 
detergents, alcohol or similar liquids to clean the  case. 
·   Wipe off water drops on the waterproof case with a  soft lint-free 
cloth (avoid fiber). Be sure to wait until the wate rproof case is 
completely dry before opening the waterproof case l ock. 
·   After removing the camera from the waterproof case , soak the 
waterproof case in a bucket of clean water for abou t 10 minutes. 
After 10 minutes, wipe the waterproof case dry with  a lint-free 
cloth. Place the waterproof case in a well ventilat ed cool place 
to dry naturally (do not place under direct sunligh t). 
Other notes 
·  If water accidentally enters the camera or any pro blem occurs 
when it is in water, please get it out of the water  immediately 
and take proper actions. Dry the camera and send it  for repair, 
if required. 
·   Information is subject to change without notice. R efer to the 
important notes in the manual supplied with the cam era.  
						

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Before You Start 
Take some test shots before you use your camera.  
Before taking pictures with this camera, test the camera beforehand 
to ensure that it functions properly. Any additiona l loss caused by the 
malfunction of this product (such as costs of photo graphy or any loss 
of benefit generated by the photography) is not the  responsibility of 
the manufacturer and no compensation will be given  for it. 
 
Copyright information 
Take care to observe No Photography notices in ce rtain locations. 
In these cases, you cannot record any live performa nce, 
improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purpos es. Any transfer 
of pictures or memory card data must be conducted u nder the 
constraints of copyright law.  
						

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1  Introducing the Camera 
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the 
camera. This chapter also covers system requirement s, package 
contents, and descriptions of the hardware componen ts. 
1.1 System Requirements 
The camera requires a PC with the following specifications for full 
HD 1080p 30fps and 720p 60fps playback:  ·   Windows
® 8 /Windows® 7 /Vista / XP (SP2) / MAC OS X 10.5 
and later 
·   Intel
® / AMD Dual-Core CPU and later 
·   At least 1 GB of RAM or higher 
·   At least DirectX 9 video card, DirectX 10 is recom mended   
·   Standard USB 1.1 port and later 
·   At least 2GB or greater available hard disk space 
        
1.2 Features 
The camera offers a variety of features and functio ns including: 
·   Full HD 1080p (60fps.) 
·   H.264 Video Clip 
·   140° Wide Angle Lens 
·   WLAN 802.11 b/g/n 
·   2.4GHz RF remote control 
·   16 Megapixel Photos 
·   Sports Camera functionality 
·   Li-ion Rechargeable Battery 
·   External Waterproof Case/Standard Mounts/Watch Rem ote 
·   Smartphone App [HP Xcam] 

  Note: 
A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to  and from your 
host PC, but transfer speeds will be faster with a  USB 2.0 port.  
						

							 
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1.3 Unpacking the Camera 
The following items should be present in the package. If any item is 
missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer imm ediately.   
   
Camera  Li-ion Battery  Quick Start Guide 
  
 
CD-ROM  Micro USB Cable Wrist Remote watch  
   
USB Pogo Pin 
cable  T Tip Mount            
						

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Standard Accessories 
   
Waterproof Case Vented Housing Backdoor Waterproof Housing Backdoor 
   
T Tip Adapter  Flat Adhesive 
Socket Curved Adhesive 
Socket 
   
Secure Tether  Velcro Strap  Swivel T Tip 
   
Anti-fog Inserts  Safety Lock  bike mount              
						

							 
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1.4 About the Camera 
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the 
buttons and controls of this camera.   
1.4.1  Camera Views 
 
 
Power/Status LED 1 
Lens 
Speaker HDMI port
Shutter button
Power/Status/Battery LED 2
Power / Mode button OLED screen
Micro SD card slot
 
   
 
Battery compartment  
cover 
Power/Status LED 4 
 
Microphone jack
Micro USB port
Microphone
Power/Status LED 3
                                              
						

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1.4.2  Button Functions 
Power / Mode  
Button 
·  Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the  camera on or off. 
·   Press to switch to different modes:  Video, 
Photo , WiFi , Burst , Time  Lapse , 
Self-timer , and Set mode. 
·   In  Set mode, press to scroll through menu 
items. 
Shutter  Button 
·  In Video  mode, press to start/stop video 
recording. 
·   In  Photo  mode, press to take a photo. 
·   In  Set mode, press to select an item. 
  
						

							 
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1.4.3  LED Indicators 
The camera has four LED indicators.  
The Power/Status LEDs are located on top, on the bottom, and on 
the back of the camera. These LEDs are designed for  users to see 
the status of the camera whichever way the camera i s held or 
mounted.   
LED Color Description 
Power  / Status 
LED   Green  Power up 
Green Blinking  Taking photos/ WiFi initial 
setup is complete and  
connection is in progress 
Red Blinking  Video recording in progress  
Red Blinking  
Rapidly Self-timer 
Battery LED 
Red Blinking 
Battery is charging Off  Full charge 
  
						

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2  Getting Started 
Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This 
section covers basic functions such as switching on , installing the 
battery and micro SD card, and configuring prelimin ary settings. See 
later chapters for advanced functions. 
2.1 Installing the Micro SD Card 
A micro SD card is required to capture photos and v ideos. The 
camera supports micro SDHC cards up to 32GB. 
1.  Insert the micro SD card into the card slot with  the gold 
contacts facing the front of the device.   
 
2.  Push the micro SD card until it clicks into plac e. 
   Warning:  Do not remove the micro SD card while data is being  
recorded. Doing so may corrupt the saved data and d amage the card.   
						

							 
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2.1.1  Removing the Micro SD card 
1.  Turn off the camera.  
2.  With a fingertip, push the micro SD card to eject it from 
the slot. 
3.  Remove the micro SD card. 
2.2 Installing the Battery 
   Warning:  Use only the supplied battery or a similar battery  recommended by the manufacturer or the dealer. 
1.  Push down the battery compartment cover to open  it. 
 
2.  Align the battery contacts and then insert the b attery into 
the compartment with the ribbon underneath the batt ery.