Using the Flash Features, To activate Flash, Forced on | HP SW450

Optical zoom 1X to 4X

Digital zoom 1X to 5X

•Digital zoom is not available for video recording.

•Slight camera movement in digital zoom will make it more difficult to focus on objects/subjects. Use of a tripod can reduce this issue.

Using the Flash Features

By default, this camera is set to automatic flash mode which means that it will determine when to use this feature or not. However, is some situations, it may be useful to manually select the appropriate flash mode. When taking

pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash button to select the desired mode. This function cannot be activated while recording videos or continuous shooting.

To activate Flash:

• Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly
until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD	Flash button
screen.	Flash button

This camera is equipped with five flash modes:	Auto flash is enabled
AUTO.
AUTO.
The flash fires automatically whenever the camera determines
extra lighting is needed. This is the default mode of the
camera.
Red-eye reduction.
The flash fires twice to help reduce the red-eye effect. The
first flash strobe is designed to force the iris of the subject to
reduce in size to compensate for the bright light, thus reducing
the reflection (red eye effect) of the Eye retina. The second
strobe is when the photo is taken.

Forced on.

The flash fires whenever you press the Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions. This may be useful in some bright backlight situations.

Slow sync.

This would be used to capture a dimly lit background while keeping the foreground (subject) properly lighted. This

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HP SW450 manual Using the Flash Features, To activate Flash, Red-eye reduction, Forced on, Slow sync

Contents

SW450 Page Table of Contents Making Connections Preface About this Manual Battery Information Safety and Handling Precautions Camera InformationImportant Notes and Information Photography Terms and Definitions USB White Balance Package Contents Charging the Battery Inserting the BatteryGetting Started Attach the Camera Strap Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card To remove the SD/SDHC card Internal memory Camera MemoryExternal storage Camera Views Back View Bottom View Camera Buttons Navigation Control Turning the Power On and Off Initial Settings Modes Selector Switch Understanding the LCD Screen Photo Mode Screen LayoutLCD Screen Layout Description Video Mode Screen Layout Playback Mode Screen Layout Playback mode display of still images Playback mode of videos Playback mode of audio clips Changing the LCD Display Recording Photos, Video and Voices Taking Photos Recording Videos Using the Stabilizer Feature Setting the Zoom ControlTo adjust the optical zoom To adjust the digital zoom Using the Flash Features To activate FlashRed-eye reduction Forced on Setting the Focus Mode To set the Focus mode My Mode Using the Function MenuPhoto Size EV Compensation QualityWhite Balance ISO Color Mode Metering Using the Record Menu Setting the Scene ModeRecord Menu To go to Record Menu Appropriate scene mode Lawns HDR Using Kids Mode Using Intelligent SceneTo enable Intelligent Scene Using Sports Mode Using Party ModeUsing Soft Skin mode Using Food Mode Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow Using Smile Capture Mode Using Blink Detection ModeUsing Pre-composition Mode To activate Blink Detection Using Love Portrait Using Self PortraitUsing HDR High Dynamic Range Mode Shutter button Using Shutter Priority Mode Using Aperture Priority ModeUsing Manual Exposure Setting the Drive Mode Using Voice RecordingTo set the Drive Mode Setting the AF Area Setting the AEBSetting the AF Lamp Setting Sharpness Setting SaturationTo set Sharpness To set Saturation Setting Contrast Setting the Digital ZoomTo set Contrast To set Digital Zoom Setting the Date Stamp Setting Auto ReviewRecording Videos To set Date Stamp Internet Mode Settings of Recording VideosVideo Size White Balance, Metering, Color Mode PlaybackPre-record Viewing in Single Navigation To set 9-images mode To set calendar modeCalendar mode Viewing Thumbnails Zooming images Thumbnail iconsPlaying Videos Playing Voice Recording To capture screenshot image from a movie clip Playing Voice Memo Using the Delete ButtonDeleting an Image/Video/Audio Playback Menu SlideshowTo go to Playback Menu To view slideshow To change slideshow settings DeleteTo delete a image/video/audio clip To delete a single file To delete multiple files To delete attached voice memoTo delete all files Protect To protect filesTo protect/unprotect a single file To protect/unprotect multiple files Red-eye Correction Voice MemoTo unlock all files To activate Red-eye Correction To activate Color Mode Succeeding table shows the available settings Trim To trim an image Startup Image ResizeTo resize an image To set Dpof To reset DpofTo set Dpof on a single image/all images PictBridge Radial BlurTo activate PictBridge To set Radial blur for an image Using the Setup Menu Setting SoundsSetting Power Save To go to Setup Menu Setting Date & Time Setting LCD SaveSetting Language Setting File Numbering Setting TV OutSetting LCD Brightness Available settings are Setting Memory Kit Reset All Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a PCButton Page Connecting the Camera to a Printer Setting the Print Mode Menu To set Printer Settings To set Print SelectTo set Print All and Print Index Start Printing About Folder and File Names AppendixFile Naming Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or Action Getting Help Contact/phone Support Language Country Language City Number Page 7525C00141A