HP s300 User manual
s300
Digital Camera
Quick Start Guide
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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.
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Tour of Your HP Camera
Front View
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Flash1.
Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp2.
Lens3.
Microphone4.
Back View
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10
5
8
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6
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LCD Screen5.
Zoom Toggle6.
Menu Button7.
Function / Delete Button8.
LED Indicator9.
OK Button / 4-way Navigation Control10.
Mode Selector Switch11.
Photo Mode
Video Mode
Playback Mode
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Top View
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Power button12.
Shutter button13.
Bottom View
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Battery/Memory card compartment14.
USB/TV Out15.
Tripod screw hole16.
Speaker17.
Left/Right View
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Strap Ring18.
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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.
If the battery are already installed, make sure to power off1.
the camera before removing and inserting recharged or new
battery.
Open the battery/memory cardcompartment at the bottom of2.
the camera as illustrated.
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Insert the battery into the compartment with correct3.
orientation as illustrated. Be sure to push the battery into
position until the battery is locked into place.
Close and secure the battery/memory card compartment by sliding the locking button towards the4.
edge of the camera (as illustrated).
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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.
Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown.1.
Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it2.
into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly
for charging.
When the battery is charging, the LED indicator lights up.•
When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator turns•
off.
When the battery is incorrectly charged, the LED indicator•
ashesrapidly.
When the camera is connected without the battery, the LED•
indicator will not Light up.
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The battery charging time is approximately 2 hours.
It’s not recommended to operate the camera when charging.
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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.
Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding. Inserting1.
the memory card while powered on may damage the card and
camera.
Open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the2.
camera.
Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the3.
metallic connectors facing the front side of the camera as
illustrated below.
Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place. If the card does not click into4.
place, repeat the previous step to ensure proper orientation.
Close the battery/memory card compartment.5.
The 720p video recording capability of this camera requires a class 6 (High Speed)
SD/SDHC memory card.
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- To remove the SD/SDHC card
Make sure to power off the camera before proceeding.1.
Removing the memory card while powered on may damage
the card and camera.
Open the battery/memory cardcompartment.2.
Gently push the card until it clicks and pushes our of3.
position.
Carefully pull out the card.4.
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2. Initial Settings
Whenthecameraispoweredupforthersttime,pleasesetthedisplaylanguageanddate&time.
Setting the Language
Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections.1.
Highlight the desired language and press the2. OK button to select.
Setting the Date & Time
Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections and to change the setting values.1.
Press2. OK button when finished. This will save your date and time settings.
If necessary, press3. Menu button to close the menu.
At this point, the camera settings are set to the default automatic mode and is ready to take photos and
videos.
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