HP SB360
Digital Camera
User Manual
Table of Contents
Preface
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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 Definitions ................................................................................. 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
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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
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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
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Connecting the Camera to a PC .....................................................................................47
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ..............................................................................47
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................48
Specifications ................................................................................................................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.
© Copyright 2009
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:
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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
modifications 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:
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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
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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
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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 fire or even chemical
burns. Observe the following cautions.
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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 fire.
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 specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not
expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire 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
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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:
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
Note
Warning
This indicates warning message that should be read before using the function.
Photography Terms and Definitions
Terms
auto exposure
bracketing (AEB)
autofocus (AF)
album
Analog to Digital
Converter (A/D or ADC)
aspect ratio
auto white balance
(AWB)
Charge Coupled Device
(CCD)
compression
connection
Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF)
Definitions
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 refers to a camera lens’ ability to adjust its configuration 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 fixed focus cousins since they do not have to rely on their depth of
field. Also known as: “AF”, “auto-focus”
An end-user created object that is used to logically group data objects
according to some user-defined criteria. An album may or may not be a
physical folder in a filesystem.
A circuit that converts an analog signal, having a continuously varying
amplitude, to a digitally quantized representation using binary output signals.
cf. image aspect ratio, pixel aspect ratio.
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.
A type of silicon integrated circuit used to convert light into an electronic
signal.
cf. image compression, sound file compression
A transport-provided logical or physical persistent mechanism for transferring
data between devices.
A standardized ASCII file created in a digital camera and stored on removable
media along with the image files that indicate how many copies of which
images should be printed. It also allows index prints, cropping, and text
overlays to be specified.
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