Getting Started

Attach the Camera Strap

To reduce the risk of dropping the camera, it is strongly recommended to attach and use the provided camera strap.

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. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown. 2. Connect the power cord to the battery charger. 3. Plug the power cord to the main outlet. The battery charging time is 2 hours.

Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the battery into the battery/memory card compartment. 4. If the battery is already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing and inserting a recharged or new battery. 5. Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera as illustrated. 6. Insert the battery into the compartment with correct orientation as illustrated. 7. Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment.

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

It is highly recommended that the camera storage is expanded by inserting a SD or SDHC memory card. 1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. 2. Open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 3. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic connectors facing the front side of the camera. 4. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place. 5. Close the Battery/memory card compartment. To remove the SD/SDHC card: 1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. 2. Open the battery/memory card compartment. 3. Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes our of position. 4. Carefully pull out the card.

Camera Views

Front View: 1. Flash, 2. Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp, 3. Lens, 4. Microphone Back View: 5. LCD display screen, 6. LED indicator, 7. Mode Selector Switch (Photo Mode, Video Mode, Playback Mode), 8. Function / OK button / 4-way navigation control, 9. Menu button, 10. Delete button Top View: 11. Shutter button, 12. Power button, 13. Stabilizer button, 14. Zoom buttons Bottom View: 15. Speaker, 16. Tripod screw hole, 17. USB, 18. Battery/Memory compartment door Left/Right View: 19. Strap ring

Initial Settings

When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings.

Setting the Language

1. Press directional buttons to move through the selection. 2. Select a language, and then press OK button.

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press left and right direction buttons to move through the selection. 2. Press the up and down buttons to change the value for the date and time. 3. Press OK button when finished. 4. If necessary, press Menu button to close the menu.

Modes Selector Switch

This camera has a three mode selector switch.

Photo Mode

Slide the mode switch to take photos and record audio clips.

Video Mode

Slide the mode switch to record videos.

Playback Mode

Slide the mode switch to view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips.

Taking Photos

1. Power on the camera by pressing the Power button. 2. Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode. 3. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. 4. Lightly pressing the Shutter button down to the halfway position will start the automatic focus and adjustments to the exposure level. When the camera has successfully completed this automatic routine, the focus bracket will turn green. 5. Pressing the Shutter button down fully will take the photo.

Using the Function Menu

The Function Menu is used to quickly adjust basic capture settings. • Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. • Press the FUNC button again to close the menu.

Playback

Playback the still images, video and audio clips on the LCD screen.

Viewing in Single Navigation

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode. 2. The LCD monitor displays an image. 3. Use the or keys to view next/previous image/video/audio. 4. To play a movie or audio clip, press the OK button.

Using the Setup Menu

You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode.

To go to Setup Menu:

1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 2. Use the or keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu. 3. Use the or keys to move through the menu selections. 4. To select an item, press the OK button or key. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.

Getting Help

Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camera require service within the warranty period, please contact the original point of purchase or an authorized HP reseller in your country. If service is not available at those locations, please contact an HP Branded Product warranty agent from the support contact list provided below. Contact/phone Support:

Language	Contact/phone Support:
Chinese	[email protected]
Japanese	[email protected]
Korean	[email protected]
Deutsch	[email protected]
English	[email protected]
Español	[email protected]
Français	[email protected]
Italiano	[email protected]
Nederlandsk	[email protected]
Português	[email protected]
Svenska	[email protected]

Contact/phone Support:

Country	Language	Number
Europe Region (EMEA)
België	Nederlandsk/ Deutsch	+ 32 2700 1724
Deutschland	Deutsch	+ 49 6950073896
España	Español	+ 34 914533458
France	Français	+ 33 171230454
Ireland	English	+ 353 1850882016
Italia	Italiano	+ 39 269682189
Nederland	Nederlandsk	+ 31 202015093
Schweiz	Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano	+ 41 18009686
UK	English	+ 44 2073652400
North America
United States	English	1.866.694.7633
Canada	English and French	1.866.694.7633
Country	Language	City	Number
México	Español	Mexico City	52.55.1204.8185
		Guadalajara	52.33.1031.3872
		Monterrey	52.81.1107.2639
Venezuela	Español	Caracas	58.212.335.4574
Colombia	Español	Bogota	57.1.508.2325
Perú	Español	Lima	51.1.705.6232
Chile	Español	Santiago	56.2.581.4977
Brasil	Português	Sao Paolo	55.11.5504.6633
Argentina	Español	Buenos Aires	54.11.6091.2399

Manual for SW450