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 are stored 
using TIFF tags within an application segment at the beginning 
of the JPEG file. 
exposure index  A numerical value that is inversely proportional to the exposure 
provided to an image sensor to obtain an image. Images 
obtained from a camera using a range of exposure index values 
will normally provide a range of image quality levels. 
ISO speed  A numerical value calculated from the exposure provided at the 
focal plane of an electronic camera to produce specified camera 
output signal characteristics using the methods described in the 
referenced standard. The ISO speed should correlate with the 
highest exposure index value that provides peak image quality 
for normal scenes. 
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group. An image compression 
method defined in ISO/IEC 10918-1. 
protocol Defined mechanisms for exchanging data between devices. 
StorageID  A device-specific four byte unsigned integer (UINT32) that 
represents a unique storage area that may contain data objects. 
The most significant sixteen bits of a StorageID represents the 
PhysicalStorageID, while the least significant sixteen bits of a 
StorageID represents the LogicalStorageID. 
USB Universal serial bus, a digital interface for connecting up to 64 
devices in a tiered-star topology. See http://www.usb.org. 
white balance  The adjustment of electronic still picture color channel gains or 
image processing so that radiation with relative spectral power 
distribution equal to that of the scene illumination source is 
rendered as a visual neutral. 
 
Source: ISO/WE 12231 Photography-- Electronic still-picture cameras -- T\
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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 the camera before 
removing and inserting a recharged or new battery. Please read “Battery Information” before 
inserting/removing battery.
If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before 
1. 
removing and inserting a recharged or new battery.
Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
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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 compartment.
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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. Beyond the initial use, please 
charge your battery until the LED indicator on your charger turns green. 
						

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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 to ensure optimal 
operation. You can ensure optimal compatibility by purchasing HP brand SD cards. 
						

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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 Button
Macro Button SET Button
Flash Button
Display Button
Button ٭4: Menu button
Press the  button to enter the setup/settings menu. Press the button again to exit the 
settings menu. 
						

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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)
In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.
2. 
In Playback Video Record, press to rewind video playback.
3. 
In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.
4. 
Up/Face 
Tracking/ Rotate In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
1. 
In Shooting mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.
2. 
In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio playback.
3. 
In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each 
4. 
press of the button. This feature is applicable for still images only.
Display/Down In Playback mode, press to change the LCD screen display. Continue to press 
1. 
to cycle through thru the display options and on-screen help. See page 20 for 
additional details.
In Shooting mode, press to change the LCD screen display. Continue to press 
2. 
to cycle through thru the display options and on-screen help. See page 19 for 
additional details.
In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
3. 
In Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.
4.