HP Pw550 User Manual

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digital still camera (DSC)A camera incorporating an image sensor which outputs a digital 
signal representing a still picture, or records a digital signal 
representing a still picture on a removable medium, such as a 
memory card or magnetic disk.
dynamic range cf. ISO DSC dynamic range, colour gamut, luminance ratio.
Exif/JPEG A compressed file format for digital cameras in which the images 
are compressed using the baseline JPEG standard, described in 
ISO 12234-2, and metadata and thumbnail images...

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Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: 
Digital cameraLi-ion batteryWrist strap
USB cableWarranty CardUser Manual and Software 
installation
Quick Start guide 

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Getting Started
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your 
camera to better protect your new camera:Insert the smaller loop of the strap in the strap 
1. 
eyelet.
Thread the larger loop of the strap though the short 
2. 
loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.
Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the NP45 Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery into the battery 
compartment. If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off...

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Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera.
3. 
Close the battery compartment.
4. 
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards.
Open the SD card compartment at the bottom of the 
1. 
camera.
Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with 
2. 
the metallic contacts facing the front side of the camera.
Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it 
3. 
clicks into place.
Close the SD card...

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To remove the SD/SDHC card
Open the battery compartment.
1. 
Gently push the card until it clicks and pops out.
2. 
Pull out the card carefully.
3. 
Charging the battery
The battery that comes along with your package is not fully charged. You need to charge the 
battery before using the camera.
Insert the battery into the battery charger.
1. 
Connect the battery charger to the adaptor.
2. 
Plug the adaptor to the main outlet.
3. 
CHARG E
Please charge the battery at least 2.5 hours for the initial use....

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Camera Memory
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a 
maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the 
camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio clips in the external storage card. 
The 
 icon indicates the camera is using SD card.
WarningNot all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing additional cards, please 
check the card specifications. Please use class 4 rated SD/SDHC or greater...

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Camera Views
Front View
FlashSelf-Timer LED / AF Assist Lamp
Zoom Lens
Microphone
Back View
Func / Delete *2
Shooting / Video Record / Playback  *1
LCD screen
Zoom buttons
Menu *4
Operation Lamp SET / 4-way navigation control  *3 

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Top View
Shutter button
Power button 
Bottom View
Battery / SD card 
compartment
Left/Right View
Strap ring
USB 

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Button ٭1: Shooting/Video Record/Playback 
Switch to Shooting, Video Record or Playback mode by using the switching button.
Button ٭2: FUNC/Delete
In Shooting and Video Record mode, press to enter FUNC menu.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
Button ٭3: Navigation Control
The 4-way Navigation Control and the  button allows you to access the various 
menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). Further functions of these buttons are as 
follows:
Face Tracking/
Rotate...

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ButtonUsage
SET Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
1. 
 
Flash/ Right In Shooting mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options. 
 
1. 
( 
 Auto,  Anti Red-eye,  Slow Sync,  Forced On and  Forced Off )
In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.
2. 
In Playback Video Record, press to fast forward video playback.
3. 
In Menu mode, press to change submenus.
4. 
Macro/ Left In Shooting mode, press to switch focus mode. 
 
1. 
( 
 Macro,  Pan Focus,  Infinity)
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