HP SB360 User manual

HP SB360

Digital Camera

User Manual

i

Table of Contents

Preface iv

Copyright .......................................................................................................................iv

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance .................................................... iv

Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................iv

Trademark Recognition ................................................................................................... iv

Safety and Handling Precautions .................................................................................... v

Camera Information .........................................................................................................v

Battery Information .........................................................................................................v

Battery safety notice ........................................................................................................v

Camera & battery recycle notice ...................................................................................... vi

Camera on operating notice ............................................................................................ vi

Using this Menu ............................................................................................................. vii

Photography Terms and Denitions ................................................................................. vii

Package Contents ............................................................................................................1

Camera Views ..................................................................................................................1

Front View ......................................................................................................................1

Back View .......................................................................................................................2

Top View .........................................................................................................................2

Bottom View ...................................................................................................................2

Left View ........................................................................................................................2

Navigation Control ..........................................................................................................3

Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................................................3

Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................................3

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .............................................................................. 4

Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................5

Initial Settings .................................................................................................................5

Setting the Language .......................................................................................................5

Setting the Date & Time ..................................................................................................6

Modes ..............................................................................................................................6

Shooting mode ................................................................................................................6

Playback mode ................................................................................................................6

Switching between Shooting mode and Playback Mode ......................................................6

Selecting the Shooting mode options ................................................................................6

LCD Monitor Layout and Icon Descriptions ..................................................................... 7

Shooting mode Screen Layout ..........................................................................................7

Playback Mode Screen Layout ..........................................................................................8

Changing the LCD Monitor Display ..................................................................................12

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Shooting Image 14

Taking Photos ................................................................................................................14

Using the Stabilizer .......................................................................................................14

Setting the Zoom Control ..............................................................................................15

Using Flash ....................................................................................................................15

Setting the Focus Mode .................................................................................................16

Using the Shooting Functions .......................................................................................17

Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................................17

Resolution .....................................................................................................................17

Quality ..........................................................................................................................17

EV Compensation ..........................................................................................................18

White Balance ...............................................................................................................18

ISO ..............................................................................................................................19

Metering .......................................................................................................................19

Color Mode ...................................................................................................................19

Using the Record Menu .................................................................................................21

Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................21

Using Smile Capture Scene .............................................................................................24

Using Blink Detection Mode ............................................................................................26

Using Aperture Priority Mode ..........................................................................................26

Using Manual Exposure Mode ........................................................................................27

Setting the Self-Timer/Burst ...........................................................................................28

Setting the AEB .............................................................................................................29

Setting the AF Area .......................................................................................................29

Setting the AF Lamp ......................................................................................................29

Setting Sharpness ..........................................................................................................30

Setting Saturation ..........................................................................................................30

Setting Contrast ............................................................................................................30

Setting the Digital Zoom ................................................................................................31

Setting the Date Stamp ..................................................................................................31

Setting Auto Review ......................................................................................................32

Setting the Active Z-Lighting ..........................................................................................32

Recording Movies ..........................................................................................................33

Setting the Movie Size....................................................................................................33

YouTube Mode ..............................................................................................................33

Recording Voices ...........................................................................................................34

Using the Viewing Functions 35

Viewing in Single Navigation ........................................................................................35

Viewing thumbnails .......................................................................................................35

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Zooming images ............................................................................................................36

Playing Movies ...............................................................................................................36

To capture screenshot image from a movie clip ................................................................37

Playing Voice Recording ................................................................................................37

Playing Voice Memo ......................................................................................................38

Deleting an Image/Video/Audio ...................................................................................38

Using the Delete Button .................................................................................................38

Playback Menu ..............................................................................................................39

Slide Show ....................................................................................................................39

Delete ..........................................................................................................................40

Protect .........................................................................................................................40

Red Eye Correction ........................................................................................................40

Voice Memo ..................................................................................................................41

Photo Edit .....................................................................................................................42

Z-Lighting .....................................................................................................................43

Rotate ..........................................................................................................................43

Trim .............................................................................................................................43

Resize ...........................................................................................................................44

Startup Image ...............................................................................................................45

DPOF ............................................................................................................................45

PictBridge .....................................................................................................................46

Using the Setup Menu ...................................................................................................46

Making Connections 47

Connecting the Camera to a PC .....................................................................................47

Connecting the Camera to a Printer ..............................................................................47

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................48

Specications ................................................................................................................49

Getting Help ..................................................................................................................51

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Preface

Copyright

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No

part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any

form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•

Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is •

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•

Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference

to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or

modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following

conditions:

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause •

undesired operation.

Trademark Recognition

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft

Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

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Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.•

Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.•

Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.•

Do not touch the camera lens.•

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.•

Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents the product. Wipe the •

product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

Battery Information

Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.•

Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. •

Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the

warranty.

When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting •

the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.

When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body •

to feel warm.

Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the •

camera for a long period of time.

The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to not extend or retract •

properly.

Battery safety notice

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a re or even chemical

burns. Observe the following cautions.

Do not disassemble.•

Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, •

dropping or stepping on it.

Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery •

terminals.

Do not expose to high temperature above 45°C (113°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car •

parked in the sun.

Do not incinerate or dispose of in re.•

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.•

Be sure to charge the battery pack using a device that can charge the batter pack.•

Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.•

Keep the battery pack dry.•

Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.•

Replace the battery with the specied type only. Otherwise, re or injury may result. Do not

expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

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Lithium-ion Battery Warning

Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Camera & battery recycle notice

In the European Union, do not discard this product and battery as unsorted municipal waste.

Contact local authorities for recycling program information.

Camera on operating notice

On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and

104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

Do not use/ store the camera in the following places

In an extremely hot, cold or humid place. In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the •

camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.

Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become discolored or •

deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

In a location subject to rocking vibration•

Near strong magnetic place•

In sandy or dusty places. Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may •

cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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Using this Menu

Symbols used in this manual are explained below:

Note

This indicates useful information when using your camera.

Warning

This indicates warning message that should be read before using the function.

Photography Terms and Denitions

Terms Denitions

auto exposure

bracketing (AEB)

A simple technique professional photographers use to ensure they properly

expose their pictures, especially in challenging lighting situations. When AEB is

selected, the camera automatically takes three or more shots with a different

exposure for each frame.

autofocus (AF)

Autofocus refers to a camera lens’ ability to adjust its conguration in order

to focus properly on a subject regardless of whether it is near or far from the

camera. Autofocus lenses generally provide vastly superior image quality than

do their xed focus cousins since they do not have to rely on their depth of

eld. Also known as: “AF”, “auto-focus”

album

An end-user created object that is used to logically group data objects

according to some user-dened criteria. An album may or may not be a

physical folder in a lesystem.

Analog to Digital

Converter (A/D or ADC)

A circuit that converts an analog signal, having a continuously varying

amplitude, to a digitally quantized representation using binary output signals.

aspect ratio cf. image aspect ratio, pixel aspect ratio.

auto white balance

(AWB)

With auto white balance, the camera attempts to determine the color

temperature of the light and automatically adjust for that color temperature.

Many people just leave the camera set to auto white balance all the time.

Charge Coupled Device

(CCD)

A type of silicon integrated circuit used to convert light into an electronic

signal.

compression cf. image compression, sound le compression

connection

A transport-provided logical or physical persistent mechanism for transferring

data between devices.

Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF)

A standardized ASCII le created in a digital camera and stored on removable

media along with the image les that indicate how many copies of which

images should be printed. It also allows index prints, cropping, and text

overlays to be specied.

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Terms Denitions

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 le 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 le.

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.

le system

The software structure which species how the data are logically organized on

a given storage medium.

folder

An optional sub-structure in a hierarchical storage area that can contain data

objects.

ISO speed

A numerical value calculated from the exposure provided at the focal plane of

an electronic camera to produce specied 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 dened in

ISO/IEC 10918-1.

memory card

A specic type of memory module with a physical form factor approximating

that of a credit card in outline; approx. 85 mm x 55 mm.

PC

Personal Computer. Any personal computing device, which may employ various

hardware architectures and operating systems.

protocol Dened mechanisms for exchanging data between devices.

StorageID

A device-specic four byte unsigned integer (UINT32) that represents a unique

storage area that may contain data objects. The most signicant sixteen bits

of a StorageID represents the PhysicalStorageID, while the least signicant

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 -- Terminology

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Package Contents

Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

Digital camera Li-ion battery Battery charger

Wrist strap

USB cable Power cord

CD-ROM Quick Start guide Warranty card

Camera Views

Front View

1. Flash 2. Self-timer LED /AF Assist Lamp

3. Zoom Lens

4. Microphone

2

Back View

7. Zoom buttons

8. Play button

9. SET button /4-way

navigation control

5. LCD screen

6. Menu button

10. FUNC / Delete button

Top View

11. Shutter button 12. Stabilizer button

14. Power button13. LED indicator

Bottom View

15. Battery/ SD card

compartment

16. USB

17. Speaker

18. Tripod Hole

Left View

19. Strap ring

3

Navigation Control

You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the button.

Left/Macro:1.

Scrolls left in menus.•

Activates Macro mode or Auto Focus mode.•

Up:2.

Scrolls up in menus.•

Right/Flash:3.

Scrolls right in menus.•

Selects a ash mode.•

Down:4.

Scrolls down in menus.•

5. : Conrms a chosen setting.

2. Up Button

1. Macro Butto

5. SET Button

3. Flash Button

4. Down Button

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap 1.

eyelet.

Thread the larger loop of the strap though the 2.

short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to

the camera.

Inserting the Battery

Please read “Battery Information” on page v before inserting/removing batteries.

Make sure the power is off before inserting the batteries.1.

Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.2.

4

Insert the battery into the compartment 3.

with the terminal facing inside the

camera and the battery indent next to the

compartment door.

Close the battery compartment.4.

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

Open the battery compartment 1.

at the bottom of the camera.

Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory 2.

card slot with the metallic part facing the

front side of the camera.

Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory 3.

slot until it clicks into place.

L

O

C

K

Close the battery compartment.4.

To remove the SD/SDHC card

Open the battery compartment.1.

Gently push the card until it pops out.2.

Pull out the card carefully.3.

5

Charging the Battery

The battery that comes along with your

package is not charged. You need to charge

the battery before using the camera.

Insert the battery into the battery 1.

charger as shown.

Connect the power cord to the battery 2.

charger.

Plug the power cord to the main outlet.3.

The battery charging time is 2 hours.

The battery icon

on the LCD monitor indicates the battery level.

Initial Settings

You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the camera is turned

on for the rst time.

Setting the Language

Press 1. , , or to move through the selection.

Select a language, then press SET to apply.2.

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Setting the Date & Time

Press 1. or to move through the selection.

Press 2.

or keys to change the value for the date and time.

Press SET to apply.3.

If necessary, press 4.

to close the menu.

Note

• Holding down the or changes the values continuously.

• If the batteries are removed for more than 48 hours, the Date & Time will have to be re-set.

Modes

Your camera has two modes:

Shooting mode

Set to Shooting mode to capture images and record videos and audio clips.•

Shooting mode can be further set to mode options like auto, movie and scene selection •

modes. See “Selecting the Shooting mode options” below.

Playback mode

Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images and playback videos •

and audio clips. You can also attach voice memo to images in this mode.

When you turn on your camera using the Power button, you are automatically turned on to

Shooting mode.

Switching between Shooting mode and Playback Mode

In Shooting mode, press the Play button to switch to Playback mode.

In Playback mode, press the Play button to switch back to Shooting mode.

Selecting the Shooting mode options

The mode options allow you to capture images with preset settings according to scene

conditions.

Set the camera to Shooting mode.1.

Press 2.

to launch Shooting mode Menu.

Select 3. Shooting Mode, then press

to enter submenu.

Select a mode.4.

Press the 5. SET button to apply selected mode.

OFF

Shooting Mode

Self-Timer/Burst

AEB

AF Area

AF Lamp

Sharpness

Note

Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the menu selections.

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LCD Monitor Layout and Icon Descriptions

Shooting mode Screen Layout

1 2 3 4 5

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21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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F 3.1F 3.11/ 301/ 300.0EV0.0EV

12M

No. Item Description

1 Shooting mode Indicates the current mode.

2 Flash Indicates ash settings.

3 Self-Timer/Burst Indicates Self-Timer/Burst settings.

4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.

5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.

6 Battery Indicates battery level.

7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.

8 Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled.

9 Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled.

10 Saturation Displays saturation settings.

11 Contrast Displays contrast settings.

12 Histogram Graphic display of ISO settings.

13 ISO Displays ISO settings.

14 Focus area Use to frame subject to capture.

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No. Item Description

15 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is shaking.

16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.

17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings.

18 Exposure Displays exposure settings.

19 AEB Displays AEB settings.

20 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

21 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled.

22 White balance Displays white balance settings.

23 Active Z-Lighting Indicates Z-lighting is enabled.

24 Metering Displays metering settings.

25 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings.

26 Quality Displays quality settings.

27 Resolution Displays resolution settings.

28 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.

Playback Mode Screen Layout

The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.

Playback mode display of still images:

AUTO

F 3.1F 3.1

1/ 30

1/ 300.0EV0.0EV

12M

27/2727/27

:PLAY

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1

8

10

9

2 3 4

5

6

7

9

No. Item Description

1

Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2

Protect Indicates le is protected.

3

Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.

4

File no. / Total no.

Indicates the le number over the total number

of les in the storage card.

5

Battery Indicates battery level.

6

Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

7

Recording information Displays recording information of the le.

8

Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to

play a movie or audio le.

9

DPOF Indicates the le is marked for printing.

10

12M

Resolution Displays the resolution settings.

Playback mode of videos:

:PLAY

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1 2 3 4

5

6

7

8

10

00:00:0100:00:01

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12

11 9

10

No. Item Description

1

Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2

Protect Indicates le is protected.

3

Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.

4

File no. / Total no.

Indicates the le number over the total number

of les in the storage card.

5

Battery Indicates battery level.

6

Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

7

Recording information Displays recording information of the le.

8

Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to

play a movie or audio le.

9

Played time Indicates played time.

10

Key indicator

Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to

apply the functions.

11

Playing status Displays playing status.

12

Volume Indicates volume settings.

11

Playback mode of audio clips:

27/2727/27

:PLAY

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1 2 3

4

5

7

6

00:00:0100:00:01

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9

8

11

10

No. Item Description

1

Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2

Protect Indicates le is protected.

3

File no. / Total no.

Indicates the le number over the total number

of les in the storage card.

4

Battery Indicates battery level.

5

Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

6

Recording information Displays recording information of the le.

7

Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to

play a movie or audio le.

8

Played time Indicates played time.

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