HP Pw460t User Manual

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Setting the AF Area/Face tracking/Touch Shot
AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses.
To set AF Area:
Tap the onscreen AF Area button to display the popup AF Area menu and tap the desired icon.
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How to use Face tracking:
Tap the onscreen 
1.  AF Area button   and then choose 
Face Tracking  
.
Frame the target(s), when a face is detected, a white focus 
2. 
box appears on the screen and tracks the face continuously.
Press the 
3.  Shutter button  
 halfway, the white box 
turns into green (success focus), or red (focus failed).
If the box of main focus target turns green, press the 
4. 
Shutter button  
 (full press) to take the shot.
Or, release the shutter to re-focus target(s).
5. 
Up to 10 faces can be detected in the same time.
How to use Touch shot:
Tap the onscreen
1.   AF Area button  and then choose 
Touch shot  
 .
Frame the subject with the yellow focus frame on the 
2. 
screen.
Tap the yellow focus frame and a dotted line area appears 
3. 
on screen.
Drag the focus frame to desired position 
4.  within the dotted 
line area.
Release your finger from the screen, the camera performs 
5. 
AF and then captures the image.
If your finger left the screen outside the dotted line area 
6. 
and the camera did not perform AF and shooting, please 
repeat step 2 to 5 again. 
						

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The table below shows the available AF Area settings.
IconItem Description
Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.
CenterThe focus area is fixed on the center.
Face TrackingThe focus area traces human face automatically.
Touch ShotThe focus area is controlled by finger and performs AF and shooting.
 
Using the Record Menu
The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings.
Record Menu To go to Record Menu:
Tap the onscreen 
1.  MENU  button to launch the Record Menu.
Tap 
2. 
 or  to turn pages.
Tap the desired option button to enter submenu.
3. 
Configure the settings in the submenu.
4. 
Press the onscreen 
5. 
 button to save and apply changed 
settings.
Tap the 
6. 
 button or  button to exit the menu or return 
main menu anytime. 
						

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Setting the Scene Mode
By simply selecting one of the following 29 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings.From the Record 
1.  MENU 
 button, tap to select Scene Mode . Or, tap onscreen Record mode button  (red 
color) to enter scene mode.
Use the 
2. 
 and  to move through the selections
The highlighted scene mode will either have text that describes the benefits of the mode or have a side-
3. 
bysidephoto comparison that illustrates the benefits. The photo on the left is a typical auto mode result and the 
photo on the right illustrates the benefit of selecting that scene mode. It is important to note that by selecting a 
particular scene mode (other that Auto) will take the camera out of it’s normal automatic settings capabilities and 
therefore optimise various settings that match a specific scene.
Press the 
4. 
 to save and activate the selected scene mode.
It is important to return the camera to the Auto mode when finished shooting specifics conditions. This will reduce 
5. 
the risk of taking a bad photo in normal situations. If the camera is powered off and then powered on, it will 
return to Auto scene mode be default. 
						

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 The table below shows the available scene mode settings.
Icon Item Description
Auto The simplest and usually safest way to shoot basic photos. Settings are 
automatically adjusted by the camera.  Each time the camera is Powered 
off then on, this mode will be selected by default.  This is recommended for 
novice photographers.
Video
This mode is used to record video clips.
ProgramThe camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter 
speed and aperture values.  However, this mode allows for manual 
adjustments to EV, Auto White Balance, ISO(gain), Metering, and Color 
effects. 
Intelligent 
Scene
The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches to 
the appropriate scene mode.
PortraitThis scene mode will attempt to isolate the subject by opening a wide 
aperture to blur the background and providing little depth of field. 
 
The subject will stand out because the background is blurry and the subject 
is in focus.
Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide distant scenic views.  
SunsetThis feature enhances the red hue for recording dramatic sunrise or sunset 
images.
BacklightThis feature is best used to capture photos with a strong backlight.  For 
example, this mode will lighten the exposure to make the face of the person 
in the foreground to look normal instead of dark while maintaining the clarity 
and brightness of the background details.
Kids
This feature forces the camera to select settings that will be optimal for 
moving kids.  Red eye reduction and skin tone enhancement are also a 
benefit of using this mode.
Night SceneThis feature is used to taking photos with night scenery background. Camera 
settings will be adjusted to capture brighter and more vivid night shots.  For 
best results and reduced image blurring, the use of a tripod for this mode is 
strongly recommended.
FireworksThis feature slows shutter speed to capture the full burst of fireworks.  
Another interesting use would be to take photos of night traffic.  This 
will produce artistic head and tail light stretch effects  For best results 
and reduced image blurring, the use of a tripod for this mode is strongly 
recommended.
SnowThis scene mode is best used when you’re shooting against a bright 
background, such as snow or sand.  This will enable the camera to focus on 
the subject instead of the background to determine the proper exposure and 
AWB settings for optimal results.  If not selected, the subject may be too 
dark and the background “washed out”.
Sports
This scene mode will continue to capture images as long as the 
Shutter 
button   is pressed down.  This is designed to aid for subjects in 
constant motion.  It should only be used in adequate lighting situations 
because the flash will be disabled. 
Party This scene mode will set red-eye flash and narrow other parameters that 
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CandlelightThis feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.
Night PortraitThis scene mode uses the flash and will leave the shutter open longer to get 
more ambient light from the background.  This will help reduce typical flash 
pictures where the subject does not have a black/dark background.  Ideally, 
this will produce photos that have more detail in the background.  For best 
results and reduced image blurring, the use of a tripod for this mode is 
strongly recommended.  
Soft Skin
This scene mode will set red-eye flash and other camera parameters to 
enhance/soften tones that produce smoother younger looking skin as well 
ad reduce the appearance of blemishes.
FoodThis scene mode is designed to capture pictures of food in vivid colors.  
The Camera is set to macro mode focus and other parameters to increase 
saturation for enticing food images.  
Building 
This feature enhances the edges of captured images that make it ideal to 
highlight details of buildings.
TextThis feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when 
capturing text images.  Typically, normal photos of documents may look grey 
in tone.  This mode will optimise settings for more color accurate results.  
Foliage
This feature boosts the saturation of greens to give a rich color to foliage 
and lawns.  
AuctionThis feature combines up to 4 shots into a single photo and provides 4 
patterns to select for usage of auction.  It also selects resolution settings 
that produce detailed but smaller size photos that are ideal for email 
attachments and online auction postings. 
Smile CaptureThis feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture.  Press the 
Shutter button
 
 and with each smile, the camera automatically 
detects and takes the photo to help ensure those moments are captured.  
The camera will continuously take smile detected subjects until the   
Shutter button  
 is pressed again. 
Blink Detection This feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the image is 
captured and gives the user an option whether to save the photo or not. 
Pre-
composition Compose the desired background and capture the shot by pressing the 
Shutter button
 .  A semi-transparent portion of the photo will  display 
in the background of the LCD live display.  Use this as a guide to compose 
the final photo.  Press the shutter again to capture the final photo.
Love Portrait This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portraits 
photos without the help of others. When two faces or more are detected 
in the same focus range, the AF is automatically activated and the camera 
starts a visual count down.  In a few seconds, the camera automatically 
takes a picture.  The camera will continue to snap photos as long as the two 
or more subjects are in range.  This is a great feature to have when no one 
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Self PortraitNormally, self portraits require the subject to hold the camera at arms 
length 
so that they can push the  Shutter button 
.  Often the result is a too 
close-up self image that is over exposed and background details  reduced. 
This mode will not require the Shutter button  
 to be press while using 
face detection to track one or more faces in focus range.  Once the camera 
has made the appropriate adjustments, it will start a visual countdown  In 
a few seconds, the camera automatically take a picture.  The camera will 
continue to snap photos as long as the one or more subjects are in range.  
This feature is great to compose never before possible self portraits.  
HDR This feature applies digital processing only to the necessary portion(s) of the 
image and preserves details in highlights and shadows with natural contrast.
Voice 
RecordingThis mode is used to record audio clips. Slide the mode selector switch to 
the Voice Record icon (
)to enable this mode.
After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the forefront in  My Mode of 
Function Menu. 
						

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Using Intelligent Scene
This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. 
Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 11 kinds of 
scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, Text, Snow, Backlight Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene, Night 
Portrait and Foliage - and selects the ideal settings.Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the detected 
scene mode. Intelligent  scene  icon.  After  the  camera  detects  the  shooting  conditions, 
this icon changes to show the detected scene mode.
To activate Intelligent Scene
Select 
1.  from the Scene Mode submenu.
Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
2. 
The camera detects the shooting conditions and 
3. 
switches to an appropriate scene mode.
Half press the 
4.  Shutter button 
 to focus the 
subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is 
set.
Press the 
5.  Shutter button  
 to take the shot.
The  camera  changed  to  Landscape  mode 
automatically.
Using Kids Mode
Tactically, kids are the most difficult to photograph. 
They tend to be highly animated and can be a real 
challenge to make them pay attention for more than 
just a second or two.  To capture a great moment 
for your kids, just keep the camera in kid mode.  The 
mode provides higher shutter speed and always 
focuses on moving subject. 
						

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Using Sports Mode 
Ideal to taking a series of sports motion images, such as a golf swing, or try to capture the images of a flying 
hummingbird/butterfly, be sure to switch the scene mode to sports mode.  This mode provides shutter in Burst 
speed (Keep shooting images long as the  Shutter button 
 is pressed) which allows you to capture a sequence 
of pictures that are frames apart clearly.  
Make sure you have plenty of memory in your memory card as you will need it 
when you start shooting.
Using Party Mode
Let the Party begin!  It can be difficult to get everyone on a party.  Get the whole gang together, take a group or 
family portrait.  Party mode features Red-eye reduction flash and face tracking.  Miss fewer shots, and have more 
time to focus on enjoying the party.
Using Soft Skin mode
When the soft skin mode is activated, it makes wrinkles and lines look less conspicuous, while preserving resolution 
in areas of the picture outside of the skin. The camera detects skin color area, such as the face and processes the 
image to make the skin appear smooth. 
Using Food Mode
How to share your dining experiences and comments of 
interesting widgets on your blog by close-up images? 
Just get the camera and set the scene with food mode. 
This mode features on macro focus and auto flash 
designed for close-up photography. 
Marco  focus  and  Auto  Flash  are  enabled  by 
using Food mode.
Using Foliage Mode
A scenic image, such as a garden or forest scene, that full of doll green colors is boring. In foliage mode, the greens, 
blues, are brilliantly enhanced making scenic pictures pop out with bright color. 
Using Auction Mode
It’s hard and wastes a lot of time to combine several images by software. Select Auction mode and choose a pattern, 
then take a few shots from different angles. The camera composes a combined image in lower resolution suited to 
online posting. 
						

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Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu.
1. 
Choose a pattern by tapping the icon.
2. 
Return the preview screen to start shooting.
3. 
Frame the subject and press the
4.   Shutter button  to 
take the first shot.
Or, tap the onscreen 
5.  Auction button 
 to reset pattern.
Tap 
6.  Continue button to proceed the second shot.
Or, tap 
7.  Cancel button to go back the first shot.
Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images.
8. 
Tap 
9.  Save button to save the composed image.
Or, tap 
10.  Cancel button to go back last shot.
The image can be transferred to PC via USB cable (Please   
11. 
  refer to “Connecting the Camera to a PC” on page 70) or   
  memory card reader and uploaded to website 
						

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Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow
 
The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.
Using Smile Capture Mode
When facing camera, especially kids, smiles are always short and hard to seize by manual shutter. Smile capture 
mode detects every smile all the time and performs Automatic Focus (AF) to capture an image without pressing 
Shutter button 
.
Follow these instructions to capture a photo by Smile Capture Mode: Select 
1. 
 from scene menu.
Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
2. 
When a smile is detected, the white focus frame turns green to 
3. 
denote camera shutter and take a shot automatically.
Using Blink Detection Mode
Nothing ruins a great picture more than having a subjects’ eyes closed.  Blink Detection provides an extra assurance 
when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments. 
If closed eyes are detected, a saving confirmation menu appears on the screen, allowing you to re-take the shot 
before your subject or subjects move on.
To activate Blink Detection
Select 
1.  from Scene Mode submenu.
Half press the 
2.  Shutter button 
 to focus the subject.  The 
frame turns green to indicate focus is set.
Press the 
3.  Shutter button 
 to capture the photo and 
automatically save the Image.  
If the camera detects that a subject has blinked, a “
4.  Save 
image or Cancel ” option appears on the screen.
Select 
5.  Save image  to save the photo, or  Cancel to exit.