Brand: HP
Category: Digital Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for V5061u / V5061Au
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:51 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2010
Warranty Information
Contact the original point of purchase, an authorized HP reseller, or an HP Branded Product warranty agent for service within the warranty period.
Getting Started
1. Inserting SD Card: Open the camcorder and insert the SD card with the touching face downward. Note: Do not insert or remove the SD card while the camcorder is powered on.
2. Charging the Battery: Connect the external battery charger to AC power, then plug the battery into the charger. Charging takes up to 2.5 hours. Remove battery when the light turns green.
3. Loading the Battery: Open the battery cover and insert the battery correctly. Close the cover.
Using the Touch Screen
Single Touch: Tap icons to activate functions. Examples: Tap 'Menu' for setup, tap zoom icons to zoom, tap playback icon for playback mode.
Slide: In playback mode, slide left or right to view previous/next media.
Rotate: In playback mode, slide in a half circle to rotate photos 90 degrees.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Can not turn on the Digital Camcorder. | 1. Battery is not inserted correctly. 2. Battery exhausted. |
1. Please insert battery correctly. 2. Replace the battery. 3. Charge the battery. |
| Camcorder shuts down suddenly. | 1. Auto Power Off is enabled. 2. Battery cloud. 3. Battery exhausted. |
1. Please turn on the power again. 2. Replace the battery. 3. Charge the battery. |
| Pictures are not stored in the memory. | Camcorder was turned off before file was fully saved to memory. | 1. Do not power down the camcorder until the file has been saved. 2. Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged. |
| Images are out of focus | Object exceeds the range of focus. | Please take the picture within the focusing range and select normal or Macro Mode. |
| Unable to use the external memory card. | 1. Memory card is writing Protected. 2. Memory card contains images taken by other camcorders. |
1. Unlock the memory card. 2. Reformat the memory card. Please make sure to backup the files before reformatting memory card. |
| Camcorder buttons do not function | Camcorder needs to be reset. | Take out battery into the camcorder and re-insert. |