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1. Optimizing exposure When you are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure If the camera determines the scene will require a very long exposure a shaking hand icon 4 appears The camera will take the picture but it may be blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required Try one of the following Set the flash to 44 Auto Flash or 4 Flash On see Setting the flash on page 13 Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface If the subject is out of the flash range or you do not have a tripod set the shooting mode to ej Steady Photo see Steady Photo under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 Turn on more light EY NOTE When you are recording a video the camera continuously updates exposure Using zoom Your camera has both optical and digital zoom Optical zoom physically extends the lens to make the subject of your picture appear closer After you have extended the lens fully using optical zoom the camera employs digital zoom Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts XE TIP The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture the more small movements of the camera are magnified this is called camera shake If appears when you press the Shutter button halfway down the picture may be blurry To reduce potential blur see the suggestions in O
2. Date amp Time Imprint only Imprints date in lower left corner of image The setting remains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera Off Default No date or time imprinted on the image j Date Only Date permanently imprinted Date amp Time Date and time permanently imprinted White Balance Balances color based on lighting conditions For more information see White Balance on page 17 Auto Default Corrects for scene illuminance For general picture taking Sun For outdoor scenes in sunny or cloudy conditions amp Shade For outdoor scenes in shade or at dusk o4 Tungsten For indoor scenes with incandescent or halogen lighting S Fluorescent For indoor scenes with fluorescent lighting AE Metering Specifies which region of a scene the camera uses to calculate the exposure Average Default Useful when you want the entire scene to be used when calculating exposure Ell Spot Useful in backlit scenes or when the subject is very dark or light compared to the rest of the scene For best results use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 11 with EW Spot Camera Setup Displays the S Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 33 Camera Help Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features EY NOTE Some menu options are not available in certain sho
3. Sharing images 31 Chapter 7 tagged more than one image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 All Images Displays a list of destinations Highlight each destination to which you want to send all images pressing 5x to select each destination After selecting destinations press This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera To select additional images to share use 4 to display an image then repeat Step 2 4 When you are done marking images to share press repeatedly until you return to O Playback 5 Tosendthe images to the destinations see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 d 32 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Camera Setup Menu The S Camera Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera s behavior The S Camera Setup Menu is available from the gy Picture Capture 9 Video Record and 3 Playback menus 1 While in the y Picture Capture Video Record or 3 Playback menu use Menu A to highlight Camera Setup then press x Menu Use aw to highlight a menu option then press ox to display the menu option s sub menu Use Aw to highlight a setting then press Si To exit the Camera Setup Menu press 4 repeatedly until you return to iy Picture Capture amp Video Record or EJ Playback Settings you specify remain until you change them Display Brightnes
4. Marks the image currently displayed You can scroll to a different image using 4 AllFavorites Displays the Buy Prints of All Favorites entry Press 5 then press This option is available only if you have tagged more than one image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 All Images Displays the Buy Prints of All Images entry Press e then press This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera To mark additional images use 4 to display an image then repeat Step 2 30 Using HP Photosmart Express 4 When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints press repeatedly until you return to EJ Playback 5 To buy prints of the images you selected see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 Sharing images You can customize the 3 Share menu to include e mail addresses group distribution lists or other online services You can then select images to send to these destinations Setting up online destinations in the camera You can specify up to 34 custom destinations such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists in the amp Photosmart Express Menu 1 Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet 2 While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight 3 Share then press S If you have already created destinations highlight Share Menu Setup and
5. To exit the Remove Red Eyes menu without saving changes press Reviewing images and video clips Tagging images as Favorites Tagging an image as a Favorite allows you to quickly select the group of images tagged as Favorites for printing or viewing as a group 1 While in 3 Playback use 4 to scroll to an image then press e 2 Use aw to highlight Q Favorites press oc then press Sc again to tag the displayed image This Image is checked in the amp 2 Favorites menu To untag the image as a Favorite press 5 again 3 Foreach additional image you wantto tag as a Favorite use 4 to display the image then repeat Step 2 4 To exit the menu press repeatedly until you return to EJ Playback If you havethe HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer tagged images retain the tag when transferred to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 25 Viewing slideshows Select kai View Slideshow to configure and run a slideshow of images and or video clips on the camera Image Display From the lal View Slideshow menu use aw to select a slideshow option mages Plays the specified images All default Favorites Pictures Only Videos Only Interval Sets the amount of time each image is shown 2 secs 5 secs Default 10 secs 15 secs 60 secs Loop Specifies how often the slideshow repeats Once Default 2x 3x Continuous Previewing
6. allows the image to be read by computers Lens Focal length Wide 6 2 mm Telephoto 18 6 mm 35mm equivalent 37 5 mm to 112 5 mm F Number e Wide f 2 8 to f 5 6 Telephoto f 5 2 to f 10 4 Viewfinder None Zoom 3x optical zoom 8x digital zoom Focus Normal Wide 400 mm 15 75 in to infinity Telephoto 400 mm 15 75 in to infinity Close up Wide 150 mm to 1 m 5 9 in to 39 37 in Shutter speed 1 1000 to 2 seconds Built in flash Yes 6 second typical recharge time 8 second maximum recharge time Flash working range at power on To locate the flash working range for this camera go to www hp com support select your language and region enter your camera model number in the Search Product field click Product Information then click Specifications Image Display 6 35 cm 2 5 in color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight 153 600 pixels 640 by 240 total pixel count Storage 32MB internal flash memory Specifications Slot for memory card This camera supports standard high speed and high capacity Secure Digital SD and SDHC memory cards 32MB to 8GB This camera supports storing a maximum of 2000 images on a memory card The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings see Memory capacity on page 45 continued Compression format JPEG EXIF for pictures Motion JPEG for video clips Inte
7. antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connectthe equipment into 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 For further information contact Manager of Corporate Product Regulations Hewlett Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto Ca 94304 650 857 1501 HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera Declaration of Conformity European Economic Area According to ISO IEC 17050 1 and EN 17050 1 Supplier s name Hewlett Packard Company Digital Photography and Entertainment Division declares that the product Product name HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera may contain suffixes Product number s L2478A L2479A L2480A L2481A L2482A L2483A Regulatory model FCLSD 0701 Product options HP Photosmart 2200 Camera Charging Dock product number Q6262A Regulatory Model SDCAB 0703 Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC EN 60950 1 2001 IEC EN 60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 Class 1 LED Electromagnetic compatibility EMC EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class B IEC EN 61000 3 2 2000 IEC EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 Supplementary information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly Canada This Class B di
8. appears in the cropped image When you print the normal aspect ratios get cropped on the top and bottom landscape or on the sides portrait Cropping helps ensure that the content you want gets printed 3 Press Gt to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the amp Design Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the NW Crop menu 24 Using the Design Gallery Menu 6 Transferring and printing images Regularly transferring images to your computer and deleting them from the memory card will reduce the time it takes to turn on your camera to review images and to transfer images You can transfer pictures and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera However the HP Photosmart Software has several features for transferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transfer process EY NOTE Transferring a large number of high resolution images from a memory card to your computer may take up to two hours Even if your Image Display turns off during the transfer process or it appears that nothing is happening on the computer do not disconnect your camera from your computer until your computer indicates that image transfer is complete When transferring a large number of images be sure your camera batteries are fully charged or use an optional HP Photosmart dock or memory card reader Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software If y
9. camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 Ifthe problem persists contact HP Support see Product support on page 40 cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer Either install the HP Photosmart Software see Install the software on page 6 or see Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software on page 26 Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive see USB Configuration in Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 33 then follow the steps in Connecting to the computer on page 26 get an error message when transferring images to my computer A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera Close the HP Photosmart Software remove the camera from the optional dock or disconnect the camera from the USB cable and reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 Then restart the image transfer process see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 The HP Photosmart Software does not start automatically when connect to my Macintosh Configure your camera preferences so the HP Photosmart software starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh Open the HP Photosmart Camera settings in System Preferences to make changes or to view the camera software help 38 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer images from my camera Having a large number of fi
10. image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 All Images Displays the Print All Images entry Press 5c This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera If you want to print more than one copy highlight Change Number of Copies then press Menu or In the E Print menu for changing the number of copies use aw to specify the number of copies to print then press ox From the main 4 Print menu you can mark E zi A S i 1 of 30 additional images for printing using 4 to display s to select number of copies Press OK to an image then repeating Steps 2 and 3 exit When you are done marking images for printing press repeatedly until you return to EJ Playback To print the marked images directly to a printer see Printing images directly to a printer on page 27 To print them from a computer connected to a printer see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 2 Copies 1 Y m Buying prints online You can mark images you want to order as prints The next time you connect the camera to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed you can order prints of the marked images online 1 While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use Av to highlight amp Buy Prints Online then press Sc In the Buy Prints Online menu highlight an option then press x This Image
11. on page 25 and review them there The camera does not respond when press a button Turn on the camera Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer directly or through an optional dock Replace or recharge the batteries e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 The memory card may be defective Remove the memory card and test the camera if the camera works replace the memory card Format the internal memory and or the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 The camera does not take a picture when press the Shutter button Press the Shutter button all the way down The memory card or internal memory may be full Transfer images from the camera to your computer then format the internal memory or the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 Or replace the card with a new one The camera may be processing Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture The Image Display is not working The Image Display may have timed out Press any camera button to wake up the camera e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 Replace or recharge the batteries 35 Chapter 9 My image is blurry Use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 11 Use a tripod to hold the camera steady or improve l
12. panoramas When an image from a panoramic sequence is displayed and you select za Preview Panorama the camera displays a stitched view of the panoramic sequence 1 Scroll to one of the images in a panoramic sequence then press S 2 While in the 3 Playback Menu use aw to select xa Preview Panorama then press 52 to view a preview of the panorama Use 4 to pan left and right on the preview of the stitched panorama 3 Press 2 exit panorama preview EY NOTE If you are using the HP Photosmart Software images in a panoramic sequence are automatically stitched when you transfer them to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 25 Using the Playback Menu 21 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the EY Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images Menu 1 While in 3 Playback use 4 to scroll to an image then press or Menu 2 Use av to highlight amp Design Gallery then press S Menu 3 Use a v to highlight an option then press ox and follow any on camera instructions Apply Artistic Effects Allows you to apply an artistic effect to an image see Applying artistic effects on page 22 Modify Color Allows you to a apply color effect to an image see Modifying colors on page 23 Add Borders Allows you to add a border to an image see Adding borders on page 23 Rotate Rotates images in 90 deg
13. press Ox again Connect the camera to your computer Follow the on screen instructions to set up destinations in your camera Turn off the camera and disconnect the camera from the computer Turn on the camera access the amp Photosmart Express Menu then highlight Menu Share and press ox to verify that the new destinations are now in the camera Sending images to online destinations After you have set up online destinations in the camera you can mark images to be sent to these custom destinations the next time you connect your camera to your computer 1 While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight 3 Share then Menu press ok In the El Share menu highlight an option then press ok O E mail Mom O E mail Amy All Favorites e Custom Destinations Selects the destination to send the image displayed in the background There may be multiple destinations depending on the number of them you created see Setting up online 1 of 30 A i E Mark this image to send to this e mail destinations in the camera on page 31 You address to select other images can scroll to a different image using 4 All Favorites Displays a list of destinations Highlight each destination to which you want to send all Favorites pressing ox to select each destination After selecting destinations press 9 This option is available only if you have Al Images
14. that date Menu Press cx to exit 332 Thumbnails and view the highlighted image on the Image Display Magnifying images This feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image 1 2 While in 3 Playback press amp same as 4 Zoom In on the Zoom lever The currently displayed image is magnified 2x Use aw and 4 to pan around the magnified image Use amp and 444 to change the magnification Menu Press ox to return to 3 Playback Deleting images 19 Chapter 4 Using the Playback Menu 1 While in 3 Playback press Sx 2 Use av to highlight an option Menu 3 Use 4 to select an image or video clip press 6x and follow any on camera instructions EY NOTE Tohear audio associated with video clips transfer them to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 25 4 To exit the menu press 4 repeatedly until you return to EY Playback Remove Red Eyes Allows you to remove red eyes in images containing human subjects see Removing red eyes on page 20 Design Gallery Allows you to enhance images by editing cropping adding borders and more see Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 Photosmart Express Allows you to mark images for printing sharing and ordering prints online see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 29 Favorites Allows you to tag images as Favorites
15. without changing the setting 4 To exit the menu press 4 repeatedly until you return to y Picture Capture or XL Video Record For on camera information about an option use aw to highlight 2 Help in the option s menu then press 5 Unless otherwise noted the setting remains in effect until you turn off the camera The next time you turn on the camera the settings reset to their defaults Shooting Mode only For selecting a predefined setting optimized for particular types of scenes or shooting situations s Auto Mode Default For taking good shots quickly when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode Y Close up For taking close up pictures of subjects between 150 mm and 1m 5 9 to 39 97 in away e Steady Photo For minimizing picture blur when the subject is moving or you cannot hold the camera still long enough in moderate to dim light conditions see Optimizing exposure on page 11 Theatre For capturing images at school programs concerts or indoor sporting events without using flash z peed baal Panorama For grand landscapes or group pictures where you need to capture a wide shot that one image cannot capture see Using Panorama mode on page 15 Landscape For scenes with deep perspective such as mountain scenes Portrait For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject fA Action For capturing sporting events moving c
16. 19 Using the Playback MENU i i e a a a a aa a a R ESA E aaae EN AEAEE 20 RREMOVING TEC CYOS E A ii tarada 20 Tagging images as Favorites sssssssssssssssssssseese ener enne nnne nnne 21 Viewing slideshows nent a add e dude eg 21 Previewing panoramas ceccececeeeeeeceececeeeceeceaeceeeceseceeaaeeeeeeeecaaaeeeeeeeseceeaeeeeeeseesuneeeeess 21 5 Using the Design Gallery Menu Applying artistic effects 0 ep ene tae ete sc ee ieee 22 MOdIPYINGCOIOMS t 23 Addirig borders 3 2 5 BAe a eA SAE ld 23 CTOPPIN IMAGES vce oec tene ente eO atre CDD HERE De rs 23 6 Transferring and printing images Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software ooooooniccccnnnnnocococcccccnonaannnncnnncnnnn no cnnnnannnnns 25 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software oooconooccccninncccccccccnccnancnnnnnccnanonccnncnannnnns 26 Connecting to the Computersi eroe intentus rne s Ernte eroe ntn Pede no kenn D dE IE Ege depen ER e 26 Using a memory card reader idee t 27 Printing images directly to a printer nnns 27 7 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express Menu sssseeee eee enne e enemies 29 Marking images for printing cecinit e 29 BUYING Prints online is iei toit tton cce Seats tee Fett Pes toe cdla e teen aAA Aetra toe seg Ren 30 Sharing images 24 A A cere Died Get dene Se Se edet eie ed ead ieee 31 S
17. Border lmage extends beyond the inset frame Oval Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges Circle Adds a circular matte border with beveled edges Rectangle Adds a rectangular matte border with sharp corners Rounded Rectangle Uses a rectangle with soft corners for the matte border Square Adds a square matte border with beveled edges Press sc to select the border and display the LZ Add Border menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the border Press Gt to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the Design Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the LZ Add Borders menu Cropping images Crop allows you to crop the displayed image to the selected orientation then use the Zoom lever and aw 4 to ensure that the image content you want gets saved XX TIP Make sure you crop images as needed before adding borders Modifying colors 23 Chapter 5 1 Use aw to select K Crop then press e 2 Use A to select a crop orientation and preview the effect it has on the image Landscape Default Horizontally crops the displayed image to a 3 2 aspect ratio one third wider than tall Portrait Vertically crops the displayed image to a 2 3 aspect ratio one third taller than wide Help Accesses the on camera help topic for cropping images Follow the on camera instructions to use the Zoom lever and adjust what
18. Burst press Se highlight On press Se then press repeatedly until you return to gy Picture Capture 2 Frame the subject then press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure Then press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it The camera takes pictures as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory During burst capture the Image Display remains off and the flash is set to amp Flash Off After the burst images have been taken each image appears one at a time in Instant Review see Instant Review on page 9 You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review To delete individual images see Deleting images on page 19 The Lj Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Off setting when you turn off the camera Adaptive Lighting This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture preserving gentle contrasts while reducing harsh contrasts When used with a flash Adaptive Lighting can brighten areas that a flash wouldn t reach Adaptive Lighting is useful in situations like these Outdoor scenes with a mixture of sun and shade High contrast scenes that contain both light and dark objects Indoor scenes that use flash photography to soften or even out the effect of the flash Backlit scenes where the subject is too far away for the flash to reach or is se
19. HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera User Guide Legal and notice information Copyright 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and Services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying Such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SD SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor Contents 1 Getting started Camera top and back nee edet dias 3 Camera front side and bottoM oooccccccccccnnnccnnnnnancnonanoco conocia E nnn nan nnne eres sans s sanas sena 4 Before taking PICOS ic re REL te e et Ree er eene Rec HA eed Le oet 4 Inst ll the batteries iiU e e decane as 4 TUN the camera e reir PE Ee edis em Rie 4 Choose the language iio eth teme oot toi ue aii 5 Set INE A n i DE tte p ERE neve E E cet de best 5 Setithe date and tM Em 5 Install and format an optional memory card sseesse eem 6 Installithe software iier dido 6 Using your camera ee e ee cec egere aren adie seein 7 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Taking pictures i oi pee ce re ERR ae ga nrbe EE d eh eerie 8 Recording VIDEO CIPS iis oit eco le
20. OFF Gj HP Photosmart za 11 10 9 1 Power light 2 ON OFF button 3 Shutter button 4 hw Delete button Accesses the Y Delete function while in Instant Review see Instant Review on page 9 and ES Playback see Deleting images on page 19 5 5 Flash button Accesses the flash settings while in iff Picture Capture see Setting the flash on page 13 6 O amp C3 selector Switches between iy Picture Capture W Video Record and C3 Playback see Taking pictures on page 8 Recording video clips on page 9 and Reviewing images and video clips on page 18 7 Zoom lever Accesses 8 888 Zoom see Using zoom on page 11 Thumbnails see Viewing thumbnails on page 19 and Q Magnify see Magnifying images on page 19 functions 8 AV and 4 buttons Scroll through menus and images M 7 B 9 OK button Displays camera menus selects options and confirms actions 10 Back button Returns you to the previous menu or view 11 Image Display Getting started 3 Chapter 1 Camera front side and bottom 1 Flash 2 Microphone 3 Self Timer light see Using the Self Timer setting on page 16 4 Tripod mount 5 Dock USB connector Provides direct and indirect via optional dock USB connectivity 6 Battery Memory Card door Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording
21. Remove the memory card and see if the video is stored in internal memory If so transfer the video to a memory card see Move Images to Card under Using the Playback Menu on page 20 or to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 25 e If the video is stored on a memory card transfer the video to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 25 then reformat the card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 The camera gets warm or even hot to the touch This is normal However if anything seems out of the ordinary turn off the camera and allow the camera to cool Then examine the camera and the batteries for signs of possible damage For best image quality turn off the camera when not using Always store the camera in a cool place My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer Your memory card may have a large number of images stored on it The more images you have on your card the longer it takes to establish a connection to the computer up to 5 minutes If you have a large number of images on the memory card be sure to allow this additional time to establish the connection Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer either directly or via an optional dock Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer Turn the camera off then on again If that does not fix the problem reset the
22. With the camera turned on slide y Y C3 to O 2 Press ij 3 Use Aw to select Format Card then press ar Menu 4 Use av to select Yes then press Gx to format the card EY NOTE Once you install a memory card all new images and video clips are stored on the card rather than in internal memory To use internal memory and view images stored there turn off the camera then remove the memory card To transfer images from internal memory to an optional memory card see Move Images to Card under Using the Playback Menu on page 20 For information about supported memory cards see Storage on page 44 Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips to your computer as well as features for modifying stored images remove red eyes rotate crop resize and more To install the HP Photosmart Software your computer must meet the system requirements as stated on the camera packaging If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software see the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website for more information www hp com support Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware To optimize your digital photography 6 Getting started Using experience periodically check this website for updates to your camera s firmware software and drivers To learn about Windows Vista support for your camera see www hp com go wind
23. again or you turn off the camera El NOTE The flash is set to amp Flash Off in A Landscape E Panorama i Sunset and Y Theatre shooting modes and while recording video clips The flash is set to amp amp Red Eye in Night Portrait shooting mode Flash Setting Red Eye The red eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects eyes which can make human eyes appear red in the captured image Using 4 Red Eye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to shrink the subject s pupils reducing the effect of the red eye phenomenon before using the main flash and capturing the image Since it takes longer to take a picture using this setting make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips 13 Chapter 3 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus The f Picture Capture and Q amp Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture The i Picture Capture Menu displays only those features available for taking pictures while the Video Record Menu displays only features available for recording video clips 1 Slide afa Y O to A or then press oc Menu 2 Use av to highlight an option then press ox to display the option s menu Menu 3 Use Aw to highlight a setting then press cx to change the setting or press to exit
24. agged at least one image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 Cancel Printing Stops the printing of any images that have not yet printed Menu Menu Press ox highlight Yes then press ox 5 Afterthe printer has printed all the images you selected disconnect the camera from the printer EY NOTE If you connect the camera to a non HP printer and encounter problems with printing contact your printer manufacturer HP does not provide customer support for non HP printers Transferring and printing images 7 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express you can select pictures in your camera to print automatically see Marking images for printing on page 29 to buy prints online see Buying prints online on page 30 or to send to custom destinations see Sharing images on page 31 the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer You must have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to use some features in the amp Photosmart Express Menu For information about installing this software see Install the software on page 6 EY NOTE Available online services vary by country or region Using the Photosmart Express Menu To display the Photosmart Express Menu 1 Slide O E to E3 and press e 2 Use av to highlight amp Photosmart Express then press Sc Menu 3 Use av to highlight a menu option
25. amera if the camera turns on turn off the camera install the memory card turn on the camera and format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 If the camera does not turn on after you reinstalled the memory card format the memory card using a memory card reader or replace the memory card 34 Troubleshooting I have to recharge the NiMH batteries frequently New batteries or batteries that have not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity f you have not used the batteries for two months or longer recharge them For tips on conserving battery life see Extending battery life on page 41 The NiMH batteries will not charge Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile If charging the batteries in an optional battery charger or by docking the camera in an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work replace the batteries It takes the camera a long time to turn on Your camera may be slower to turn on if you have a high capacity 4GB or larger memory card inserted Having a large number of files over 300 stored on a memory card affects the time it takes for the camera to turn on Transfer stored files to your computer then format the memory card Power on time in 3 Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images on your memory card Transfer the images to your computer see Transferring and printing images
26. ars or any scene where you want to stop the action Night Portrait For capturing images of people at night This mode uses the flash and a long exposure As a result you must set the camera on a tripod or stable surface f Beach For capturing scenes at the beach d Snow For capturing scenes in snow Z Sunset For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset Self Timer For capturing images or recording video after a 10 second delay see Using the Self Timer setting on page 16 Adaptive Lighting only Balances the relationship between light and dark areas For more information see Adaptive Lighting on page 17 Off Default On o E 14 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips continued z Image Quality 0 only Sets resolution and compression for images The greater the number the higher the resolution The setting remains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera 8MP Best For enlarging or printing images greater than 41 x 51 cm 16 x 20 in Normal 8MP Default For printing images up to 41 x 51 cm 16 x 20 in 5MP For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in 2MP For printing images up to 13 x 18 cm 5 by 7 in VGA For sending images via e mail or posting them to the Internet iL Burst only For taking up to three shots quickly in succession see Using the Burst setting on page 17 a
27. cus found Red focus brackets Focus not found see Optimizing focus on page 10 Pictures only Long exposure required see Optimizing ny Y shaking hand icon exposure on page 11 XE TIP If you follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does not appear to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in 3 Playback see the topics on blurry dark light or grainy images in Troubleshooting on page 34 Recording video clips 9 Chapter 2 Focusing on the subject When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera searches for focus within the focus brackets When it finds focus the focus brackets turn green If the focus brackets do not frame your subject use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 11 Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus the focus brackets turn red This indicates the picture may be out of focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene has low contrast If you are recording a video or taking a picture with a shooting mode see Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 other than amp Close up and the camera cannot focus it will still take the picture Try releasing the Shutter button reframing and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again If the focus brackets are still red try the following For pictures and video clips If the scene has low contrast use Focus Lock see U
28. deo clips 12 Taking pictures and recording video clips 3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Your camera s default settings work well for most shooting situations For some situations however the features described in this chapter can improve the pictures you take and the video clips you record In addition to setting features that optimize the camera for lighting and motion you can also set the camera to take a series of pictures rapidly or take images 10 seconds after you press the Shutter button giving you time to place yourself in the image Setting the flash To select a flash setting press 4 while in gy Picture Capture use 4 to highlight the desired flash mode then press 5 To exit without changing the flash setting press Auto Flash Default The camera uses the flash if necessary Red Eye The camera uses the flash with red eye reduction if necessary to minimize the possibility of human eyes appearing red in the final image For information about red eye see Flash Setting Red Eye on page 13 Flash On The camera always uses flash If the light is behind your subject use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject Flash Off The camera does not use flash Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects beyond the flash range or to capture scenes with the existing light The flash setting remains in effect until it is changed
29. e Reviewing images and video clips on page 18 For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 For information on printing images See Printing images directly to a printer on page 27 X TIP To switch between y Picture Capture amp Video Record and O Playback slide fa amp ES to the desired option Using your camera 7 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures when you are in y Picture Capture and you can record video when you are in amp Video Record Slide yy amp E3 to f to take pictures or to amp to record video clips The Image Display resembles the following 3 4 e Picture Capture indicator e Video Record indicator 2 12 e When taking pictures pictures remaining count 0 15 e When recording video clips time remaining 3 Battery level indicator see Power indicators on page 42 y eo Power dicas on page 42 4 Memory card indicator B 5 Focus brackets see Auto focus and exposure on page 9 Taking pictures You can take a picture when the camera is set to gy Picture Capture 1 Slide y amp C3 to i 2 Frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display 3 Press the Shutter button halfway dow
30. e 5 33 transfer images 25 26 troubleshooting 34 turn on off power 4 U USB configuration 26 33 V video clips 9 Video Record Menu 14 View Slideshow 21 viewing thumbnails 19 Vista support 40 Ww weight 45 White Balance 15 17 Windows Vista support 40 Z zoom 11 12 44 Zoom lever 3 47 Regulatory Geltende Richtlinien Informations r glementaires Ger uschemission LpA 70 dB Am Arbeitsplatz Normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45635 T 19 FCC statement The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47 CFR 15 105 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product 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 pro tection 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
31. enus Camera Setup 33 Design Gallery 22 Photosmart Express 29 Picture Capture 14 Playback 20 Video Record 14 microphone 4 modifying colors 23 Move Images to Card 20 N Night Portrait mode 14 number of pictures remaining 8 still images 45 O on off 4 ON OFF button 3 online destinations 31 print buying 30 optical zoom 12 P Panorama mode 14 15 21 parts of camera 3 4 Photosmart Express Menu buying prints online 30 marking images for printing 29 sharing images 31 Picture Capture Menu 14 Index pictures 8 16 Playback 18 Playback Menu 20 Portrait mode 14 power indicators 42 light 3 ON OFF button 3 preview Panorama 21 print images 27 29 prints buy online 30 problems and solutions 34 R record video clips 9 red eye removal 20 Region 5 remaining pictures count 8 removing red eyes 20 reviewing images 18 S safety precautions for batteries 41 selecting images for destinations 31 selecting images for printing 29 Self Timer light 4 Self Timer setting 14 16 sending individual images 31 set date and time 5 setting up destinations 31 share pictures 29 Shutter button 3 9 shutter speed 44 slideshow 21 Snow mode 14 software install 6 solving problems 34 sounds of camera 33 space remaining in memory 8 specifications 44 State Selector 3 Steady Photo mode 14 storage 44 Sunset mode 14 support process 40 T Theatre mode 14 Thumbnails 19 Thumbnails control 3 Time amp Dat
32. etting up online destinations in the camera sssee em 31 Sending images to online destinations ssssssssssssseeeeneneeee 31 8 Using the Camera Setup Menu seen eene enne 33 9 Troubleshooting Resetting the camera uui neo HA je eu esi ERU dt qute EE des ek tede ni Bate Rasen 34 Problems and solutions 2 7 3 en ic 34 Camera error messages cese redierint de 39 10 Product support Helpf l websites eee aer pes ed ene et ee Dg e ee teo deed 40 Getting assiStariCe c ie oec easet cr i tete E uae tee illa ERZIELT Cu ze aee add 40 A Managing batteries Top points about batteries cessent cti 41 Extending battery life 5 acere treten da 41 Safety precautions for using batteries ooonnonnccconnnicnnococannnonnncnnnonnnn nono cnn nn nnnnnn nn rr rra 41 Power indiCatots icon A A ente set ber e p e e Eae ed 42 Battery performance iioc Leite a alada das Cause a 42 Recharging NiMH batteri8s ooooonoccnnnnnccnnnoccccnononncno nono ncnnnnnnn cc nano eene nnne ennemi rennen 43 B Specifications M mory Capacity dece tee ida 45 Image qualitat os rq eiit OOo vd OON Deo perse eiat toes 45 Index eH e eee E et e e Mad a 46 1 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls set up your digital camera for use and begin taking pictures Camera top and back 12 3 4 5 6 dum T ON
33. eye Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Power indicators When the batteries are low or the camera is in a dock connected to AC power one of the following icons appears in the Image Display If no battery icon appears in the Image Display the batteries have sufficient power to function normally Icon Description Battery level is low Camera will soon power down Battery is depleted Camera will power down Blinking E Camera is operating on AC power El NOTE If the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period the clock may be reset and you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera Battery performance Th is graph shows the relative number of photos you can take using Photo Lithium NiMH and Alkaline batteries Actual performance may vary based on usage battery type and battery manufacturer Many additional factors affect the number of photos you can take see Top points about batteries on page 41 L Al Photo ithium NiMH kaline El NOTE For more information about batteries go to www hp com support and search on the code AA 400 42 Managing batteries The following table shows how Alkaline Photo Lithium and rechargeab
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35. he first several times you recharge NiMH batteries they may not provide the number of shots per charge that you expect Their performance will improve after the batteries have been charged then discharged completely four or five times You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period Always insert the batteries in the camera correctly see Install the batteries on page 4 If the batteries are inserted improperly the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate If you do not intend to use your camera for more than one month remove the batteries from the camera The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops To improve battery performance store the camera and batteries in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment To prevent short circuiting the batteries never carry small metal items such as keys or coins in the same pocket with your batteries Extending battery life To conserve battery power the Image Display automatically dims and brightens based on lighting conditions and turns off after 45 seconds by default Pressing any button wakes up the camera After five minutes of inactivity the camera turns off To further extend battery life Set Display Brightness to Low see Display Brightness under Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 33 Change the Display Timeout value to a shorter interval see Display Timeout under Using the Camera Setup Men
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37. ighting conditions Use a Steady Photo shooting mode see Steady Photo under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 Set the flash to 44 Auto Flash or 4 Flash On and set the shooting mode to amp Action My image is too bright Turn the flash off see Setting the flash on page 13 Move back from the subject and use zoom My image is too dark Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve use the flash see Setting the flash on page 13 or add indirect lighting If the subject you are trying to capture is outside the flash range turn off the flash This causes a longer exposure time so use a tripod or hold the camera steady For information about flash working distance for this camera go to www hp com support select your language and region enter your camera model number in the Search Product field click Product Information then click Specifications Use Adaptive Lighting see Adaptive Lighting under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 Use the Spot setting for EH AE Metering see AE Metering under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 My image is grainy Add indirect lighting use the flash see Setting the flash on page 13 or wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Using ej Steady Photo shooting mode can increase graininess You may have zoomed in too far using digital zoom see Digital zoom on
38. le NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios Type of Use Alkaline Photo NiMH Lithium Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month Poor Fair Good Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per Fair Good Fair month Heavy use of flash frequent pictures Poor Good Good Heavy use of video Poor Good Good Heavy use of Image Display Poor Good Good Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use without dock Fair Good Fair Infrequent use with dock Fair Good Good Want to recharge battery No No Good Recharging NiMH batteries You can recharge optional NiMH batteries with an optional HP quick recharger or with an optional HP Photosmart dock For information about recharging NiMH batteries as well as safety precautions when recharging see the documentation that came with your HP quick recharger or HP Photosmart dock Recharging NiMH batteries 43 B Specifications Resolution Pictures T 7MP 3200 by 2400 effective pixel count 8MP 3264 by 2448 total pixel count Video clips QVGA 320 by 240 total pixel count 24 frames sec Sensor Diagonal 7 26 mm 1 2 5 inch 4 3 format CCD Color depth 36 bit 12 bits by 3 colors 36 bit images are transformed into an optimized 24 bit image and stored in the JPEG format This transformation results in no discernible change to color or detail in the stored image and
39. les stored on an optional memory card affects the amount of time it takes for the HP Photosmart Software to start transferring images Transfer all images stored on the memory card then format the card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 My camera shuts down unexpectedly Apower surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera Remove the battery and reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 Then reinstall the battery and turn on the camera Recharge the battery Replace the battery lam having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as stated on the camera packaging Refer to the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website www hp com support Camera error messages Should you receive one of the following error messages when using your camera you can look up details about the message by visiting www hp com and searching on the specific code Lens Error general M730 021 Lens Error zoom cannot retract M730 022 Lens Error lens cannot extend M730 033 Lens Error zoom in failed M730 041 Lens Error zoom out failed M730 081 Unsupported card M730 200 Unable to format card M730 202 Error saving image M730 100 Error saving video M730 102 Batteries Low followed by data on battery types and performance AA 400 39 10 Pr
40. memory card and batteries for at least 5 seconds Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery Memory Card door Turn on the camera On successful reset you may be prompted to set the date and time see Set the date and time on page 5 Verify that the camera works without an optional memory card turn off the camera then reinstall the card When the camera is reset any images or video clips stored in memory are retained Problems and solutions Use this information to find solutions to common issues you may have using your camera EY NOTE Knownissues are often fixed with new releases of firmware To optimize your digital photography experience periodically check the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website www hp com support for updates to your camera s firmware software and drivers How can get professional quality prints if don t have a photo printer Use the Buy Prints Online feature on the amp Photosmart Express Menu see Buying prints online on page 30 The camera does not turn on Install new or recharged batteries ensuring that the batteries are inserted correctly see Install the batteries on page 4 If you are using rechargeable batteries ensure they are rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 Ensure that the memory card is the proper type see Storage on page 44 If so remove the memory card and turn on the c
41. mputer see Connecting to the computer on page 26 Using a memory card reader see Using a memory card reader on page 27 Connecting to the computer 1 Turn off the camera connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera then turn on the camera Your computer s provided image transfer software should start Follow the on screen instructions to transfer your images When you have finished transferring images disconnect the camera from the computer If you encounter problems set the camera s amp USB Configuration to Disk Drive see USB Configuration under Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 33 and reconnect to your computer EY NOTE On Macintosh computers if you set the camera to Disk Drive and neither Image Capture nor iPhoto starts automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive icon labeled with your camera model number and copy the images manually For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help 26 Transferring and printing images Using a memory card reader You can put your camera s optional memory card into a separately purchased memory card reader Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have built in memory card slots which act as a memory card reader 1 Insert your camera s memory card into the memory card reader or into your computer s memory card slot if your computer has one 2 Your computer s provided image transfer software s
42. n Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the i Apply Artistic Effects menu Using the Design Gallery Menu Modifying colors XE TIP If you plan to modify colors do so before adding a border amp Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image To modify colors 1 2 Menu Use aw to select Modify Color then press ox Use aw to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image Black amp White Converts color images to black and white e Sepia Converts image to a brownish tone to look old fashioned B amp W Tints Applies color tones on a black and white version of an image Menu Press ox to select the color scheme and display the 4 Modify Color menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the color Press Gt to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to the EY Design Gallery Menu Press 4 to exit without saving and return to the amp Modify Color menu Adding borders X TIP If you plan to modify colors or crop your image do so before adding a border LZ Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed image To add a border 1 2 Use Aw to select LZ Add Borders then press e Use aw to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image Soft Edge Applies a soft vignetted frame to the image Inset
43. n mode 14 Adaptive Lighting 14 17 adding borders 23 AE Metering 15 apply artistic effects 22 arrow buttons 3 artistic effects 22 assistance 40 Auto mode 14 B Back button 3 batteries conserving 41 install 4 performance 42 top points about use 41 battery door 4 Beach mode 14 borders 23 Burst setting 15 17 C camera dimensions 45 parts 3 4 specifications 44 turn on off 4 weight 45 Camera Setup Menu 33 Camera Sounds 33 Close up mode 14 color depth 44 colors 23 compression format 45 computer connect to 25 26 D Date amp Time 5 33 Date amp Time Imprint 15 Delete button 3 digital zoom 12 dimensions 45 direct print 27 46 Display Brightness 33 Display Timeout 33 E e mail images 31 exposure 11 F F number 44 Favorites 21 flash red eye reduction 13 setting 13 Flash button 3 focal length 44 focus auto focus 9 brackets 9 focus lock 11 optimizing 10 format memory card 6 G getting assistance 40 H HP Photosmart Express 29 HP Photosmart Software 6 l Image Display 3 Image Quality 15 45 images Date amp Time Imprint 15 Image Quality 15 magnifying 19 number remaining 8 Panorama mode 15 sending 31 transfer to computer 25 install memory card 6 install software 6 Instant Review 9 16 17 interfaces 45 internal memory 8 45 L Landscape mode 14 Language 5 33 M Magnify control 3 magnifying images 19 memory capacity 45 card 6 8 44 card door 4 Menu OK button 3 m
44. n to measure and lock the focus and exposure The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked see Auto focus and exposure on page 9 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture 8 Taking pictures and recording video clips Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is set to S Video Record 1 Slide O L C3 to Y 2 Frame the subject in the Image Display 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure focus and exposure The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked see Auto focus and exposure on page 9 4 Pressthe Shutter button all the way down and release to begin recording video 5 To stop recording video press and release the Shutter button again Instant Review After you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip the camera displays it briefly in Instant Review If you want to delete the image or video clip press Qj select This Image from the Y Delete menu then press SC EY NOTE To hear audio associated with video clips transfer them to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 25 Auto focus and exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera automatically measures and locks the focus for pictures and video clips and exposure for pictures only When you auto focus Indicator Description Green focus brackets Fo
45. ng prints online see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 29 verify that the computer is connected to a printer and or the Internet 2 Turn off the camera Transferring and printing images 25 Chapter 6 3 4 Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera Turn on the camera When the Image Display indicates that the camera is connected to the computer follow the instructions on the computer screen For more information see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software EY NOTE If the camera does not successfully connect to the computer see My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer on page 38 After you have transferred the images you can then use the HP Photosmart Software to edit print or send the images from your computer Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software You cannot use the E3 Share features or M Buy Prints Online on the camera s t Photosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 29 Panoramic sequences are not automatically stitched when you transfer the images to your computer Images marked for printing do not automatically print when the camera is connected to the computer Favorites tags do not transfer to the computer However you can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by Connecting your camera directly to the co
46. nting service see Buying prints online on page 30 8 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 29 9 Number of copies to print see Transferring and printing images on page 25 18 Reviewing images and video clips Deleting images To delete a displayed image during 3 Playback 1 2 Press Qj Use A to select an option then press ox This Image Deletes the image or video clip All Except Favorites Deletes all images except those tagged as Favorites This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Favorites see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 All Images in Memory on Card Deletes all stored images and video clips Format Memory Card Deletes all stored files then formats the internal memory or memory card Viewing thumbnails 1 Once in 332 Thumbnails view you can sort While in 3 Playback press 333 Thumbnails same as 444 Zoom Out on the Zoom lever to view thumbnails Use aw and 4 to scroll through the 3 thumbnails SML Press 5 to exit 332 Thumbnails and view the um Na highlighted image on the Image Display ws di M2834 thumbnails by date 1 Press 444 Each thumbnail in this view represents a group of images taken on the same date Use Aw and 4 to scroll through the thumbnails With a dated thumbnail highlighted press 5x to display thumbnails of images taken on
47. nus on page 14 1 Use av to adjust the highlighted value 2 Use 4 to move to the other selections and repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set mm dd yyyy 12 hr correctly Menu 3 Press ce when the date time and format Menu settings are correct then press ox again to confirm to change value Tochange the date and time later use the S Camera Setup Menu see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 33 Before taking pictures e to go to next item Date 01 01 2007 Time 12 00 am Chapter 1 Install and format an optional memory card This camera supports standard high speed and high capacity Secure Digital SD and SDHC memory cards 32MB to 8GB 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery Memory Card door 2 Insert the memory card in the smaller slot as shown Make sure the memory card snaps into place 3 Close the Battery Memory Card door and turn on the camera EY NOTE When you turn on your camera with a memory card installed the camera indicates the number of images you can store on the memory card at the current e Image Quality setting This camera supports storing a maximum of 2000 images on a memory card Always format new memory cards before first use Formatting removes all images from the memory card so make sure to transfer existing images before formatting see Transferring and printing images on page 25 1
48. oduct and troubleshooting information for technical issues Proactive product updates support alerts and HP newsletters available when you register your camera 3 HP support by phone Support options and fees vary by product country region and language For a list of support conditions and phone numbers visit www hp com support 4 Post warranty period After the limited warranty period help is available online at www hp com support 5 Extending or upgrading your warranty If you would like to extend or upgrade your camera s warranty please contact the store where you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www hp com support 6 If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service please check the support conditions on your contract Product support A Managing batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries either Alkaline Photo Lithium or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Photo Lithium and NiMH batteries provide longer battery life than Alkaline batteries Top pomis about batteries The batteries shipped with your camera are AA Alkaline These batteries have a short life and are intended to let you begin using your camera immediately When the camera warns that the battery charge is low see Power indicators on page 42 HP recommends replacing them with Photo Lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries for longer battery life Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time T
49. oduct support Use this section to find support information for your digital camera including links to helpful websites and an overview of the support process Helpful websites Camera tips product registration newsletter subscriptions driver and software updates purchase HP supplies and accessories www hp com Under Learn about click Digital Photography Customers with disabilities www hp com hpinfo community accessibility English only Hewlett Packard Technical Support firmware software and driver updates support information www hp com support Windows Vista support Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product consult the following standard HP support offerings 40 www hp com go windowsvista English only 1 Consult the product documentation Review Troubleshooting on page 34 in this document Review the electronic Help section within the software Refer to the camera s Help screens 2 Visit the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website at www hp com support or contact the store where you purchased this camera The Hewlett Packard Technical Support website is available to all HP customers The Hewlett Packard Technical Support website is the fastest source of up to date product information and expert assistance including Fast e mail access to qualified online support specialists Firmware software and driver updates for your camera Valuable pr
50. oting modes Using Panorama mode The Z Z3 Panorama mode allows you to take a sequence of 2 to 5 pictures that can be stitched together to capture a scene too wide to fit into a single picture To preview your panoramic sequence use za Preview Panorama on the camera see Previewing panoramas on page 21 If you installed the HP Photosmart Software see Install the Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 15 Chapter 3 software on page 6 you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer 1 While in the Picture Capture Menu use aw to highlight Shooting Mode then press ox 2 Inthe Shooting Mode menu use Aw to highlight either Zi Panorama left to right or 2 Panorama right to left press 5x then press repeatedly until you return to Picture Capture 3 Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence 4 Position the camera to take the second picture Use the transparent overlay of the first image superimposed on one third of the Image Display to align your second picture with the first 5 Press the Shutter button to take the second picture 6 Continue adding up to three more pictures to the panorama or press 5 to end the panoramic sequence During Instant Review see Instant Review on page 9 each image in the panoramic sequence is displayed To delete the panoramic sequence press tij select Entire Pano
51. ou have installed the HP Photosmart Software see Install the software on page 6 use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer When you connect your camera to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed e If you have tagged images as Favorites see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 the tags are transferred with the images to your computer f you have marked images for printing see Marking images for printing on page 29 and the computer is connected to a printer the marked images are automatically printed If you have marked images for sharing see Sharing images on page 31 and the computer is connected to the Internet the selected images are automatically sent to their destinations f you have marked images to buy as prints see Buying prints online on page 30 and the computer is connected to the Internet you can follow the instructions on the computer screen to buy prints of those images you selected You can transfer the images on the camera to the computer by following the instructions on the computer screen Panoramic sequences see Using Panorama mode on page 15 are automatically stitched as you transfer them XX TIP You can also perform these tasks using an optional HP Photosmart dock see the documentation that came with your dock To transfer images using the HP Photosmart Software 1 If you have marked images for sharing printing or buyi
52. owsvista English only Windows 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software 2 Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on screen instructions If the installation screen does not appear click Start click Run type D Setup exe where D is the letter of your CD drive then click OK 3 When the software has finished installing re enable virus protection software Macintosh 1 Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive 2 Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop 3 Double click the installer icon then follow the on screen instructions Once installation is complete and you have restarted your computer System Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh click the help button on the HP Photosmart Camera settings dialog for more information your camera Now that you ve completed setup you can take and review pictures and video clips For information on taking pictures and recording video clips See Taking pictures on page 8 and Recording video clips on page 9 For information on setting picture capture and video record settings For information on reviewing images and video clips on the camera See Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips on page 13 Se
53. page 12 If the camera is warm the effect will diminish as the camera cools For best image quality avoid storing the camera in very hot locations Images are missing on my camera Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory If so transfer the images to the memory card see Move Images to Card under Using the Playback Menu on page 20 36 Troubleshooting I have two memory cards that are the same size but one stores many more pictures than the other Your memory card may contain files that are not images or videos recognized by the camera Save any data on the memory card that you want to keep then format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 If your memory cards are 4GB or larger the card that stores fewer images may have been improperly formatted by a device that does not support 4GB or larger cards A new type of High Capacity Secure Digital marked SDHC memory card is now available that prevents improper formatting and use by devices not supporting 4GB or larger cards Try formatting the card in this camera which supports SDHC cards Your memory card may be defective If you have formatted your memory card in the camera and it does not show the expected capacity consider replacing the memory card My camera indicates can store 2000 images regardless of the Image Quality setting When you turn on your camera with a memory card installed
54. ptimizing exposure on page 11 Using zoom 11 Chapter 2 Optical zoom Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle 1x and telephoto 3x While in y Picture Capture or Q amp Video Record use the buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom Press amp to zoom in and 44 to zoom out EY NOTE Youcan set the optical zoom to the position you want just before recording video clips However you cannot use optical zoom while the video clip is recording Digital zoom In digital zoom the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene and the image quality setting MP value As you zoom in the scene expands to show what the camera will capture and the MP value decreases to indicate the resolution at which the scene will be captured When capturing images using digital zoom make sure that the MP value on the Image Display is appropriate for the size at which you want to print the captured image For MP values and their recommended print sizes see Image Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 To use digital zoom 1 While in y Picture Capture press amp on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level then release the lever 2 Press and hold amp until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame If you zoom in too far press 444 3 To return to optical zoom press 4 EY NOTE Digital zoom is not available in 3 Panorama mode nor when recording vi
55. ramic Sequence then press Sx Using the Self Timer setting The Self Timer allows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing the Shutter button 1 While in the gy Picture Capture or amp Video Record menu use aw to highlight X Self Timer press S highlight On press 5x then press repeatedly until you return to fy Picture Capture or amp Video Record Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Frame the subject in the Image Display 4 Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure When the focus brackets turn green press the Shutter button all the way down The camera begins the 10 second countdown then takes the picture or begins recording the video clip 5 f you are recording a video clip press the Shutter button to stop recording SN TIP If you want to include yourself in the picture place the camera on a tripod or stable surface then press the Shutter button all the way down The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown allowing you time to place yourself in the scene The Self Timer setting resets to Off after the image is taken 16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Using the Burst setting Lj Burst allows you to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible when you press and hold the Shutter button all the way down 1 While in the Picture Capture Menu use aw to highlight
56. ree increments BNE Use to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise in 90 degree increments Press Ot to save the image in the new orientation Crop Allows you to crop an image to the selected orientation see Cropping images on page 23 t Unless otherwise stated amp Design Gallery effects are applied to a copy of the image the original image is retained Applying artistic effects 22 XX TIP If you need to crop an image see Cropping images on page 23 do so before applying artistic effects or adding borders If you plan to apply artistic effects or modify colors do so before adding a border lz Apply Artistic Effects allows you to create a copy of a selected image and apply creative effects to the copy To apply artistic effects 1 While in the Design Gallery Menu use aw to select Apply Artistic Effects then press e 2 Use av to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image Posterize Creates a high contrast flat toned effect Soft Glow Adds a diffuse bright ethereal glow Slimming Compresses centered subjects for a slimmer look Kaleidoscope Mirrors the image in four directions 3 Press amp to select the artistic effect and display the l Apply Artistic Effects menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the artistic effect 4 Press Sc to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the Desig
57. rfaces USB mini B Standards USB PTP and MSDC JPEG Motion JPEG DPOF EXIF DCF DPS External body Measurements with camera off and lens retracted width depth height dimensions 96 mm W by 24 mm D by 62 mm H 3 77 in by 94 in by 2 44 in Weight 225 grams 7 93 ounces without battery Power Power source two AA batteries Alkaline Photo Lithium or rechargeable NiMH Temperature range Memory capacity Operational 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity Not all 32MB of internal memory is available for storing images because some memory is used for internal camera operations The actual file sizes and number of still images that can be stored in internal memory or on a memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image or length of each video clip and associated audio clip Image quality Tolocate the approximate number and average size of pictures that can be stored in internal memory T3 when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings see Image Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 go to www hp com support select your language and region enter your camera model number in the Search Product field click Product Information then click Specifications Memory capacity 45 Index A Actio
58. s Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display Automatic Default For automatic adjustment of Image Display brightness based on lighting conditions Low For extending battery life Medium For normal viewing conditions High For very bright lighting conditions Camera Sounds Turns the camera sounds such as button presses and shutter clicks off and on On Default Off Display Timeout Specifies the time after which the Image Display turns off if you do not press a button Never 15 30 45 Default 60 seconds Date amp Time Sets the date and time See Set the date and time on page 5 USB Configuration Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera See Connecting to the computer on page 26 e Digital Camera Default Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Disk Drive Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC Mass Storage Device Class EBB ii on page 5 Language Sets the language See Choose the language Using the Camera Setup Menu 33 9 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on Resetting the camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 Possible problems and solutions see Problems and solutions on page 34 Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons reset the camera 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off the camera Remove the
59. see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 View Slideshow Allows you to create and view slideshows of your pictures and videos see Viewing slideshows on page 21 Preview Panorama Allows you to preview a panoramic sequence as a single image see Previewing panoramas on page 21 Move Images to Card Moves images from internal memory to memory card Available only if there are images in internal memory and a memory card is inserted To move images select this option and follow the on screen prompts a Hs Gi 99 Camera Setup Displays the S Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 33 Camera Help Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features Removing red eyes 20 When you select Remove Red Eyes the camera processes the current picture to remove red eyes from the subjects Remove Red Eyes is only available for pictures taken with a flash EY NOTE To prevent red eyes in images see Flash Setting Red Eye on page 13 The red eye removal process takes a few seconds after which the image displays with green boxes around corrected areas along with the Remove Red Eyes menu Save Changes Default Saves a copy of the original image with the changes and returns to the ES Playback Menu View Changes Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas
60. sing Focus Lock on page 11 and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or crisp edges For pictures only Select a shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing see Shooting Mode under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 If the subject is too close less than 400 mm or 15 7 in move farther away from the subject or use Y Close up see Close up under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 If the camera is set to Y Close up and cannot focus the camera will not take the picture Try one of the following Move within the Y Close up range 150 mm 1m or 5 9 39 97 in or set the camera to Auto see Auto under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 In low contrast scenes use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 11 10 Taking pictures and recording video clips Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture to capture action shots more quickly by pre focusing in the area where the action will occur or to focus in low light or low contrast situations 1 Frame the subject for your picture within the focus brackets In low light or low contrast situations frame a brighter or higher contrast object Press the Shutter button halfway down Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re frame Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture
61. tarts automatically and guides you through the process of transferring images 3 After verifying that the images were successfully transferred return the memory card to your camera If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually look for the disk drive for the memory card then copy the images to your local hard drive For more information about how to copy files refer to your computer s help Printing images directly to a printer You can print images directly from the camera to any PictBridge certified 4 printer For information about printing images from your computer see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 PictBridge EY NOTE You cannot print video clips using the method described in this section You can however print a frame from a video clip using the HP Photosmart Software For more information see Help in the HP Photosmart Software 1 Check that the printer is turned on there is paper in the printer and there are no printer error messages 2 Turn off the camera connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera then turn on the camera 3 Ifthe Print marked pictures screen is displayed on the camera s Image Display do one of the following Ifyou want to print the pictures you marked for printing see Marking images for printing on page 29 highlight Yes press 5x then follow the on camera instructions
62. the camera indicates the number of pictures and video images you can store on the memory card at the current Image Quality setting This camera supports storing a maximum of 2000 images on a memory card It takes a long time to Delete All images from my memory card Having a large number of images stored on a memory card increases the time the camera takes to delete them Instead of deleting them format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 The Power light is on but the Image Display is off or the camera seems stuck and won t operate Slide y amp O to a different position or press any camera button to reactivate the Image Display Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 34 The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Power on time in 3 Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images on your memory card Transfer the images to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 25 and review them there e See Storage on page 44 and Memory capacity on page 45 for tips about memory cards Video recording terminates abruptly The video is saved successfully but it is shorter than expected Replace your memory card with a faster card Look for cards marked High Performance Pro Ultra or High Speed 37 Chapter 9 Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back
63. then press ox Print Allows you to select images and specify number of copies to print See Marking images for printing on page 29 Share Allows you to add custom online destinations and share images to one or more destinations See Sharing images on page 31 Buy Prints Online Specifies images you want printed by an online printing service See Buying prints online on page 30 El NOTE The features in the amp Photosmart Express Menu are available only for pictures They are not available for video clips Marking images for printing Marked images are automatically printed when you connect the camera to a PictBridge certified printer or a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed You can mark Using HP Photosmart Express 29 Chapter 7 individual images all images or groups of images tagged as Favorites see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 1 While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight Print then Menu press or In the e Print menu highlight an option then O This Image All Favorites LIN All Images press or This Image Marks the image currently displayed You can scroll to a different image using 4 All Favorites Displays the Print All m uy Favorites entry Press St This option is Mark this image for printing to T other available only if you have tagged more than images one
64. to select print options and print the marked pictures EY NOTE After the printer prints the marked images the Image Display on the camera shows an image You can then select individual images to print by following the remaining steps in this procedure Menu e If you want to select individual images to print highlight No then press ox Printing images directly to a printer 27 Chapter 6 28 4 When the Image Display on the camera shows an image If you want to print one or more images use 4 to display an image you want to print use Aw to specify the number of copies then press Sc In the Print Menu Options menu highlight Print This Image Now and press ox e Ifyou want to print a group of images or modify the printer settings press ox Menu Menu highlight Print Menu then press ox again Highlight the option you want Printer Settings Specifies paper size print size and quality and borderless printing Use aw to select a print option and use 4 to modify the selected print option When you are done specifying print options press LS Print All Prints one copy of each image Press 3 and follow the on camera instructions to begin printing Print Index Prints all images as thumbnails Press S to begin printing Print Favorites Prints one copy of each image tagged as a Favorite Press 52 to begin printing This option is available only if you have t
65. u on page 33 Set your camera to 44 Auto Flash see Auto Flash under Setting the flash on page 13 Use optical zoom sparingly Use video recording sparingly Use Image Display sparingly If you are turning on the camera only to view images slide gy amp O to GY then turn on the camera to start in ES Playback without extending the lens When transferring or printing images place your camera in an optional HP Photosmart dock connected to AC power Safety precsuuens for using batteries Always use two identical batteries of the same chemistry brand and age Do not place batteries in fire or heat them Always store charged batteries in a cool location Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to each other with any metal object Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects Do not drop batteries into a change filled pocket Managing batteries 41 Appendix A A Do not pierce batteries or subject them to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto batteries Do not allow batteries to get wet Do not disassemble or modify batteries Immediately discontinue use of a battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels excessively hot note that it is normal for the battery to feel warm changes color or shape or appears abnormal in any other way In the event batteries leak and the fluid gets into one s eye do not rub the
66. verely backlit for example in front of a window White Balance Different lighting conditions cast different colors This setting allows the camera to compensate for this reproducing colors more accurately and ensuring that whites appear white in the final image You can also adjustthe white balance to produce creative effects For example the Sun setting produces a warmer look to the image Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 17 4 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in ES Playback as described here For information about enhancing images see Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 1 Slide OG amp C3 to C3 2 Use 4 to scroll through your images and video clips Menu Press a to view video clips press ox to pause a clip When paused use 4 to scroll through the individual frames press 4 to resume playing the video During 3 Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip 381m E ee oY 1 Playback indicator 2 Battery indicator see Power indicators on page 42 3 Memory card indicator 4 Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of stored images and video clips 5 Image position in a panoramic sequence 6 Image tagged as Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 21 7 Image marked for printing via an online pri
67. video clips Install the batteries 1 Open the Battery Memory Card door by sliding the latch as indicated on the Battery Memory Card door 2 Insert the two AA batteries 3 Close the Battery Memory Card door EY NOTE If using rechargeable NiMH batteries fully charge the batteries before using them the first time see Recharging NiMH batteries on page 43 Turn off the camera before removing the batteries Turn on the camera To turn on the camera press the ON OFF button 4 Getting started Choose the language Use aw 4 to choose the language you want then Language Menu press ox Y English To change the language later use the Camera Espafiol Setup Menu see Using the Camera Setup Menu Italiano on page 33 Portugu s Norsk Suomi Deutsch Francais Nederlands Svenska Dansk Pyccknn to select then press OK Set the region Along with the language setting the region setting determines the default date format Soa Europe Asia Australia Africa Y North America Use aw to choose the region you want then press South America Choose area 9 to start over Set the date and time Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you have transferred them to your computer and will ensure that images are accurately marked if you use the date and time imprint feature See Date amp Time Imprint under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record me

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