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 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 Battery/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 battery/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 SD/SDHC memory cards may be compatible with this camera. When 
purchasing a card, please verify the card’s specifications.  
						

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Camera Views
Front View
1
4
2
3
Flash
1. 
Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp
2. 
Lens
3. 
Microphone
4. 
Back View
5
7
8
6
9
10
11
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
13
121514
Stabilizer button
12. 
Speaker
13. 
Shutter button
14. 
Power button
15.  
						

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Bottom View
17
16
Tripod screw hole
16. 
Battery/Memory compartment door
17. 
Left/Right View
18
19USB/TV Out
18. 
Strap ring
19.  
						

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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 out to enter 9-image/
calendar thumbnails.
Menu Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.
Function/Delete In Photo or Video Mode, press to enter function submenu. 
 
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
Navigation Control
The 4-way Navigation Control  and the OK button is used to access and select the various menus, settings and 
options available from the On Screen Display (OSD). Configure a wide range of settings to ensure optimal results for 
images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:
1
2
5
3
4
No. Description
1 Face Tracking, Photo Rotation, and up direction
2 Macro/Focus mode selector and left direction 
3 Display mode selection and down direction
4 Flash mode / right direction
5 OK Button
Button Description
OK Button
Press to confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
1. 
Press to start the playback of video and audio clips.   
2. 
Note: Must have the mode selector switch set to Playback mode.
Flash 
Mode/
Right 
In Photo Mode, press to cycle through the flash mode options.   
1. 
(
 Auto,  Anti Red-eye,  Slow Sync,  Forced On and  Forced Off) 
See page 23 for additional details.
In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.
2. 
During playback of recorded video clips, press to fast forward.
3. 
In Menu and Settings mode, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through 
4. 
the menu selections. 
						

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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.
1. 
During playback of video or audio clips, press once to Pause, press again to 
2. 
Resume.
In Playback of photos, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each 
3. 
press of the button. Please note that this feature is applicable for Photos only and 
video clips cannot be rotated.
In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
4. 
Display/
Down
In Photo Mode, press to change the LCD screen display information. Continue to 
1. 
press to cycle through the display options. See page 12 for additional details.
In Playback Mode, press to change the display of photo, video, or audio 
2. 
information. Continue to press to cycle through the display options. See page 12 
for additional details.
During playback of recorded video or audio clips, press to stop the playback.
3. 
In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
4. 
Turning the Power On and Off
Press the Power button   to power on and off the camera.
If the mode selector switch is set to Photo or Video mode, the startup image displays briefly and the startup 
•	
sound plays if enabled. The camera lens extends and the camera is ready for use.
If the mode selector switch is set to Playback mode, the last recorded photo, video clip, or audio clip will be 
•	
displayed and the lens will not be extended.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button  
. or the camera will automatically shut off when not used 
for the selected Power Save (see page 62 for details) setting. The default setting is after 1 minute of inactivity. 
						

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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 buttons to change the value for the date and time.
2. 
Press 
3.  OK button 
 when finished. This will save your date and time settings.
If necessary, press 
4.  Menu button 
 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.
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.
Modes Selector Switch
This camera has a three mode selector switch. The different modes are:
Photo Mode 
Slide the mode switch to [ 
•	 ] take photos and record audio clips by selecting Voice REC from scene modes 
(see pages 12 for additional details).
Video Mode 
Slide the mode switch to [ 
•	 ] record videos (see page 29 for additional details).
Playback Mode 
Slide the mode switch to [ 
•	 ] view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips.   
The recording of voice memo attached to images is also available in this mode. 
						

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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.
4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom type and level. Please see page 22 for additional 
details.
5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.
6 Battery Indicates approximate battery level. Please see page 2 for additional 
details.
7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use. Options are Internal memory 
and SD/SDHC memory card.
8 Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled. Please see page 43 for additional 
details.
9 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Indicates AEB function is enabled. Please see page 3 for additional 
details.
10 Image Stabilizer Indicates if the image stabilizer function is enabled. Please see page 
22 for additional details.
11 Saturation Displays saturation settings. Please see page 41 for additional 
details.
12 Contrast Displays contrast settings. Please see page 42 for additional details.
13 Histogram Display the darkest and brightest values, corresponding to black and 
white respectively.
14 ISO Displays ISO settings. Please see page 27 for additional details.
15 Display focus area settings Use to frame subject to capture. 
						

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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 details.
21 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled.
22 White balance Displays white balance settings. Please see page 26 for additional 
details.
23 Metering Displays metering settings. Please see page 41 for additional details.
24 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings. Please see page 41 for additional 
details.
25 Quality Displays quality settings. Please see page 26 for additional details.
26 Resolution Displays photo resolution settings. Please see page 25 for additional 
details.
27 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled. Please see page 40 for additional 
details. 
						

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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 Displays movie resolution settings.
11 Key indicator Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to apply the functions.
12 Recorded time Displays recorded time.
13 Recording status Indicates recording status.
14 Pre-record
Indicates pre-record is enable. 
The Pre-Record icon appears on the screen in red color as the same position as zoom indicator. 
						

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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 files in the internal 
memory or SD/SDHC memory card.
6 Battery Indicates approximate battery level.
7 Storage media Indicates current storage memory. Options are internal camera memory or 
SD/SDHC memory card.
8 Recording information Displays the capture details of the photo.
9 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing. Please see page 60 for additional 
details. 
10 Resolution Displays the photo resolution setting at the time it was taken.