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HP V5061u / V5061Au Digital Camcorder Quick Start Guide...
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For more details about the camcorder operation and troubleshooting, please read the User Manual located on the CDROM disc included with your camcorder or visit http://www.hp.com/support and download it for the camcorder support page.
1 Getting Started 1.1 Charging the Battery It is recommended that the NP-40 Lithium Battery be fully charged before use. First, connect the external battery charger to the AC power source (wall outlet or power strip). Next, plug the battery into the external charger as illustrated below.
1.2 Loading the Battery Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. Note: Incorrectly inserting the batteries could result in non-repairable damage. Open battery cover.
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Insert the battery according to the illustration. The electrode is inside of the camcorder. use NiMH AA batteries. DO NOT Close the battery cover.
1.3 Inserting SD Card Open the Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Note: Please be careful to insert the SD card(s) as illustrated above so that damage to the SD card(s) and camcorder does not occur. To avoid damaging photos and video files, do not remove or insert the SD card while the camcorder is powered on.
1.5 Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Press the power button to turn the Digital Camcorder ON/OFF. Power Opening and closing the LCD button panel will also power ON/OFF as well. Press the button to display the Menu button main menu. There are three operating modes for the Digital MODE...
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Description Button Function This Digital Camcorder has 4X Digital zoom (in Video mode of HD1080p resolution only has 2X digital zoom). Zoom toggle Move the Zoom toggle to the right ( ) to zoom in, or move to the left ( ) to zoom out.
1.7 Initial Settings Before Use 1.7.1 Setting Date and Time The initial power up of this camcorder should display the Date and Time setup menu as shown below. Touch the desired field on the LCD panel or press LEFT/RIGHT on the 4-Way Direction button to navigate through the date and time field.
1.8 Using the Touch Screen 1.8.1 Single Touch Single touch to activate hotkeys on LCD screen. Example, in Video/Photo Mode: Touch the icon to enter the Setup menu. Touch the icon to zoom in and touch the icon to zoom out. Touch the icon to set the camcorder in playback mode.
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1.8.3 R otate 4 2 B While in Playback mode, touch the photo and slide in a half circle motion (as illustrated below) to rotate 90 with each motion.
2 Modes 2.1 Video Mode By default, this camcorder will power up to Video mode . If the camcorder is not in Video mode, press the until this mode is selected. Press the button to start or stop video recording. The Digital Camcorder will store the movie clip automatically on the SD card when the recording stopped.
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The following table describes all the icons that are displayed when the Digital Camcorder is in Video mode ( Video mode Motion Detection mode Night mode indicator Exposure Compensation indicator Artistic Effect indicator Metering mode Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card in camcorder)
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Backlight indicator Macro Focus indicator White Balance indicator Battery status indicator Remaining recording time indicator 00:00:00 Histogram indicator Enter Playback mode touch icon Zoom ratio bar indicator Enter Menu touch icon Assist LED light button (On, Off) Resolution indicator Burst mode...
2.2 Photo Mode Power up the camcorder and press the button to select Photo mode Press the Shutter button to capture a photo. Photo Mode Indicator...
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The following table describes all the icons that are displayed when the Digital Camcorder is in Photo mode ( Photo mode indicator Night mode indicator EV Compensation indicator Artistic Effect indicator Metering mode Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card in camcorder)
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White Balance indicator Battery status indicator Shots remaining, indicates the remaining 0000 shots available. Histogram indicator Enter Playback mode touch icon Zoom ratio bar indicator Enter Menu touch icon Flash mode selection (off, auto, fill-in) Resolution indicator Burst mode Self-timer indicator...
2.3 Audio Mode Power up the camcorder and press the until the Audio Mode is selected. Press the button to start or stop audio recording. Audio Mode...
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The following table describes all the icons that are shown when the Digital Camcorder is in Audio mode ( ). Audio mode Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card in camcorder) Battery status indicator Remaining recording time indicator...
2.4 Video Playback Mode Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol in video playback. Playback mode icon Folder and file number 000-0000 File Protect indicator Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card...
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Return touch icon Fast forward Playback touch icon Playback/Pause touch icon Fast Rewind Playback touch icon Enter Menu touch icon Resolution indicator Slow Motion Playback touch icon...
2.5 Photo Playback Mode Please refer to the following table for descriptions of the icons and symbols in photo playback. Playback mode icon DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator File Protect indicator Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card in camcorder)
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Return touch icon Magnification indicator touch icon Minification indicator touch icon Enter Menu touch icon Resolution indicator...
2.6 Audio Playback Mode Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol in audio playback. Playback mode icon File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card in camcorder)
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Playback/Pause touch icon Fast Rewind Playback touch icon Enter Menu touch icon Sound (Volume adjustment) touch icon...
Getting Help Should you have a technical support question or your HP Digital Camcorder requires service within the warranty period, please contact the original point of purchase if necessary, issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number in order to replace your HP Branded Product.
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Phone Support: Country Phone number Hours of support North America United States 1-866-694-7633 M-F 9-6 PST Canada 1-866-694-7633 M-F 9-6 PST Europe, Middle East, Africa Belgium + 32 2700 1724 9 :00 – 17:00 CET (België/Belgique/Belgien) France (France) + 33 171230454 9 :00 –...
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Web Site: Language Address Available in 31 languages based on http://www.hp.com/support country.