HP Sw350 User Manual

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Using Blink Detection Mode
 
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The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines if the captured image contains subjects with 
closed eyes. A menu selection will appear prompting save the image or not. This mode saves time in 
managing photos to be stored or deleted from memory.
Select 
1.  from the Scene Mode submenu.
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Face tracking is 
utomatically enabled. Detected faces are framed.
Press the shutter button half-way down to focus the subject. The frame turns green to 
2. 
indicate...

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Using Aperture Priority Mode
 
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Aperture Priority mode, allow users can adjust the aperture value. The camera automatically sets the 
shutter speed to match the brightness of the scene. To manually change the aperture value, press the 
  button, then use the  and  to manually adjust the value. When finished, press the  
button to confirm setting.
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Displays the aperture value
Using Shutter Priority Mode
 
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Shutter Priority mode, allow users adjust the shutter...

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Using Manual Exposure Mode
 
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With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value. 
To activate Manual Exposure
Select 
1. 
 from the Scene Mode submenu.
Press 
2. 
 button to enter the adjust mode.
Use the 
3. 
 or  keys to select the shutter 
speed options or Use the 
 or  keys to 
select the aperture value options.
Use the 
4. 
 or  keys to increase or 
decrease the aperture or shutter speed values.
Press the 
5. 
 to exit the adjustment mode.
Press the...

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Setting the Self-Timer/Burst
This camera features a Self-Timer and Burst which can be set in the Self-Timer/Burst function in the 
Shooting Menu. The Self-Timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you 
take consecutive shots. This feature is only available in Shooting mode. The Self-Timer/Burst setting is 
reset to off when the camera is powered off.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/burst
AEB
AF Area
OFF
OFF
AF Lamp
Sharpness
10 secs.
2 secs.
2 shots
Burst
Off10
2
x2
OFF
OFF...

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Setting the AEB
Enabling AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) will capture a photo with three different exposure settings.
The the initial photo is taken at the pre-determined EV setting, followed by the next photo 
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captured at -0.3EV. The final photo is then captured at +0.3EV.
The AEB setting is reset to off when the camera is switched out of Photo Record mode or 
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is powered off.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF  Area
OFF
OFF
Sharpness
AF Lamp
On
Off
OFF
ON
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF...

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The table below shows the available AF area settings.
IconItem Description
MultiThe camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.
SpotThe focus area is fixed on the center spot.
Setting the AF Lamp
The AF Lamp function allows the camera to better focus; even in low light conditions.
If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, emits an red light by pressing 
the shutter button half-way down allowing the camera to focus easily.
Shooting Mode...

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Setting Sharpness
These settings will enhance or soften details of the photo.
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
AF Lamp
OFF
OFF
Sharpness
High
Medium
Low
Shooting Mode
Self-Timer/Burst
AEB
AF Area
AF Lamp
OFF
OFF
Sharpness
The table below shows the available Sharpness settings.
Icon Item Description
HighSharpens the image.
MediumMedium sharpness.
LowSoftens the image. 

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Setting Saturation
The Saturation setting will allow adjustment to the color saturation of the photo. Using a higher 
saturation setting for rich colors and a lower setting for muted tones.
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
Instant Review
OFF
OFFHigh
Medium
Low
Saturation
Contrast
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Date & Time Imprint
Instant Review
OFF
OFF
The table below shows the available Saturation settings.
Icon Item Description
HighEnhances saturation.
MediumMedium saturation is applied....

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Setting Contrast
These settings allow for adjustment to the contrast of a photo.
Saturation
Contrast
Digital Zoom
Date & Time Imprint
Instant Review
OFF
OFF
Saturation
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Date & Time Imprint
Instant Review
OFF
OFF
ContrastHigh
Medium
Low
Setting the Digital Zoom
This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera.
This camera uses Optical Zoom before Digital Zoom. When the optical zoom reaches 5X, the camera will 
utilize digital zooming if enabled. Digital Zoom is set to Off by...

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The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.
IconItem Description
Intelligent ZoomEnlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is 
available for still images only.
Standard ZoomEnlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 5x, but the image quality 
deteriorates.
Off
Uses the optical zoom only.
NoteDigital Zoom is not available in Smile Capture, Video, Intelligent Sence, Portait, Night Portait, 
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Blink Detection, Love Portait modes and Voice Recording modes.
The...