HP Cw450 User Manual

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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 Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. 
Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic 
3. 
connectors...

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Camera Views
Front View
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2
3
Flash
1. 
Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp
2. 
Lens
3. 
Microphone
4. 
Back View
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9
10
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LCD display screen
5. 
Zoom buttons
6. 
LED indicator
7. 
Menu button
8. 
Function / Delete button
9. 
OK button / 4-way navigation control
10. 
Mode Selector Switch
11. 
  Photo Mode
 Video Mode
 Playback Mode
Top View
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Stabilizer button
12. 
Speaker
13. 
Shutter button
14. 
Power button
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Bottom View
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16
Tripod screw hole
16. 
Battery/Memory compartment door
17. 
Left/Right View
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19USB/TV Out
18. 
Strap ring
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Camera Buttons
ButtonDescription
PowerPress the Power button to turn the power on/off.
Stabilizer 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.
Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clips.
Zoom In Photo and Movie 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...

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ButtonDescription
Macro/Left 
In Photo Mode, press to cycle through Macro and other focus options.   
1. 
(
 Macro,  Pan focus and  Infinity) See pages 24-25 for additional 
details.
In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.
2. 
During playback of recorded video clips, press to rewind.
3. 
In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.
4. 
Up/Face 
Tracking/
Rotate
In Photo Mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.
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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
Press directional buttons to move through the selection.
1. 
Select a language, and then press 
2.  OK button 
. 
Setting the Date & Time
Press left and right direction buttons to move through the selection.
1. 
Press the up and down...

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Understanding the LCD Screen
The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your 
image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD.
LCD Screen Layout
Photo Mode Screen Layout
No.Item Description
1Record Mode Indicates the current capture/scene mode. Please see page 43 for 
additional details.
2 Flash Please see page 23 for additional flash option details.
3 Self-timer/Burst Indicates drive mode settings.
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No.Item Description
16Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings. Please see page 20 for additional 
details.
17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings. Please see page 38 for additional details.
18 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is moving too much that may result in 
image blur. Use of a tripod or steady hand may be required.
19 Macro Indicates macro is enabled. Please see page 24 for additional 
details.
20 Exposure Displays exposure settings. Please see page 38 for additional...

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Video Mode Screen Layout
Standby layoutRecording Layout
No.Item Description
1Record Mode Indicates the current mode.
2 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
3 Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available.
4 Battery Indicates battery level.
5 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
6 Display focus area settings Use to frame subject to record.
7 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.
8 White balance Displays white balance settings.
9 Metering Displays metering settings.
10 Resolution...

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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
1Playback mode Indicates the camera is in playback mode.
2 Protect Indicates file is protected. Please see page 54 for additional details.
3 Voice clip Indicates the photo has a attached audio clip. 
4 Button intro Indicates that pressing the OK button will begin playback.
5 File Number Indicates the file number over the total number of...