s300 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
For more details about the camera operation and troubleshooting, please read the User Manual located on the CDROM disc included with your camera or visit http://www.hp.com/support and download it for the camera support page.
Tour of Your HP Camera Front View 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 3 Flash Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Lens Microphone 4 Back View 6 7 8 5 9 10 11 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Top View 12. Power button 13. Shutter button 12 13 Bottom View 15 16 17 14. 15. 16. 17. 14 Battery/Memory card compartment USB/TV Out Tripod screw hole Speaker Left/Right View 18.
1. 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 Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert the battery into the battery/memory card compartment. 1. If the battery are already installed, make sure to power off the camera before removing and inserting recharged or new battery. 2. Open the battery/memory cardcompartment at the bottom of the camera as illustrated.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment with correct orientation as illustrated. Be sure to push the battery into position until the battery is locked into place. 4. Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment by sliding the locking button towards the edge of the camera (as illustrated).
Charging the Battery by USB The battery that comes alone with your package is not fully charged. You need to charge the battery before using the camera. 1. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown. 2. Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for charging. 2 • When the battery is charging, the LED indicator lights up. • When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator turns off.
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card It is highly recommended that the camera storage is expanded by inserting a SD or SDHC memory card. These memory cards are available at most consumer store and online locations. 1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera. 2. Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 3.
- To remove the SD/SDHC card 1. Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Removing the memory card while powered on may damage the card and camera. 2. Open the battery/memory cardcompartment. 3. Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes our of position. 4. Carefully pull out the card.
2. Initial Settings When the camera is powered up for the first time, please set the display language and date & time. Setting the Language 1. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections. 2. Highlight the desired language and press the OK button to select. Setting the Date & Time 1. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections and to change the setting values. 2. Press OK button when finished. This will save your date and time settings. 3.
Modes This camera has a three mode selector switch. The different modes are: Photo Mode • Slide the mode switch to [ ] take photos and record audio clips by selecting Voice REC from scene modes. 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. The recording of voice memo attached to images is also available in this mode.
3. Taking Photos This camera is designed to make the experience of taking photos simple and quick. It’s Auto mode feature will optimise the internal settings so that in most situations, it can take photos with ease. This camera also has additional modes and features that extend the capabilities for the more experienced user. . 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.
4. Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to quickly adjust basic capture settings while in Photo and Video mode. In Photo mode, the Function menu displays the last 6 scene modes used as well as allow changes to be made in resolution and file compression quality settings, (EV compensation, Auto White Balance (AWB), ISO settings, Metering, and Color mode may be available for different scene modes).
5. Playback Playback the photos, video and audio clips on the LCD screen. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/ audio clips, follow the steps below. 1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode . 2. The camera’s LCD screen with display an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see “Photo Mode Screen Layout “ in the electronic User Manual on the software CD-ROM. Still Image 3.
6. Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. - To enter the Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button Menu. 2. Use the 3. Use the selections. or to launch the Record/Playback keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu. or keys to move through the menu 4. To select an item, press the OK button or key. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6.
Product Support 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: 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 Français 1.866.694.
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