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HP Photosmart M537 6.0MP 3x Optical/6x Digital Zoom Camera

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1. 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 If the Print marked pictures screen is displayed on the camera s Image Display do one of the following If you want to print the pictures you marked for printing see Marking images for printing on page 27 highlight Yes press 6x then follow the on camera instructions 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 If you want to select individual images to print highlight No then press Sx Printing images directly to a printer 25 Chapter 6 26 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 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 pa
2. 44 continued 2MP 68 images 156KB each QVGA M437 5MP Best 429 images 25 KB each 11 images 94MB each Normal 5MP 3MP 27 images 402KB each 42 images 256KB each 1MP 88 images 124KB each QVGA Specifications 203 images 54KB each Index A Action mode 14 adding borders 21 arrow buttons 3 assistance 38 Auto mode 14 B Back button 3 batteries conserving 39 install 4 performance 41 shots per 40 top points about use 39 battery door 4 borders 21 Burst setting 15 Cc camera dimensions 43 parts 3 4 specifications 42 turn on off 4 weight 43 Camera Setup Menu 31 Camera Sounds 31 Close up mode 14 color depth 42 colors 21 compression format 43 computer connect to 23 24 D Date amp Time 5 31 Date amp Time Imprint 15 Delete button 3 digital zoom 12 dimensions 43 direct print 25 Display Brightness 31 E e mail images 29 exposure 11 F F number 42 Favorites 20 flash red eye reduction 13 working range 42 Flash button 3 focal length 42 focus auto focus 9 brackets 9 focus lock 11 optimizing 10 format memory card 6 G getting assistance 38 H HP Photosmart Express 27 HP Photosmart Software 6 l Image Display 3 Image Quality 14 43 images Date amp Time Imprint 15 Image Quality 14 magnifying 18 number remaining 8 per battery 40 sending 30 transfer to computer 23 install memory card 6 install software 6 Instant Rev
3. on page 5 Using the Camera Setup Menu 31 9 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on Resetting the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 Possible problems and solutions see Problems and solutions on page 32 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 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 To optimize your digital photography experience periodically check the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website www hp com support for updates to your camera s software drivers and firmware How can get professional quality prints if don t have a photo printer Use the 4 Buy Prints Online feature on the amp Photosmart Express Menu see Buying prints online on page 29 The camera does not turn on Install new or recharged batteries ensuring t
4. E NOTE The flash is set to Flash Off in A Landscape 2 Sunset and Theatre shooting modes and while recording video clips or using Hi Burst The flash is set to 4 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 amp Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture The 0 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 2 3 4 Slide G Y O to Gy or Y then press Menu Use aw to highlight an option then press ox to display the option s menu Use to highlight a setting then press 5 to change the setting or press to exit without changing the setting To exit the
5. slideshow 20 software install 6 solving problems 32 sounds of camera 31 space remaining in memory 8 specifications 42 State Selector 3 Steady Photo mode 14 storage 43 Sunset mode 14 support process 38 T Theatre mode 14 Thumbnails 18 Thumbnails control 3 Time amp Date 5 31 transfer images 23 24 troubleshooting 32 turn on off power 4 U USB configuration 24 31 46 Regulatory Geltende Richtlinien Informations reglementaires Gerauschemission LpA lt 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 inter
6. Press W 3 Use aw to select Format Card then press 5 4 Menu Use aw to select Yes then press ox 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 18 For information about supported memory cards see Storage on page 43 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 To optimize your digital photography experience periodically check this website for updates to your camera s software drivers and firmware 6 Getting started Using To learn about Windows Vista support for your camera see www hp com go windowsvista English only Windows 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection soft
7. press ok e Custom Destinations Selects the El Email Mom destination to send the image displayed in the background There may be multiple All Imagis A destinations depending on the number of po them you created see Setting up online 1 of 30 5 A Mark this image to send to this e mail destinations in the camera on page 29 You address lo 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 Sx to select each destination After selecting destinations press This option is available only if you have tagged more than one image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 20 All lmages Displays a list of destinations Highlight each destination to which you want to send all images pressing Sc 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 4p to display an image then repeat Step 2 4 When you are done marking images to share hold down until the menu disappears 5 Tosend the images to the destinations see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 23 O E mail Amy All Favorites 2 30 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Camera Setup Menu The A Cam
8. 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 A Camera Setup Menu see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 31 Before taking pictures to go to next item Date 01 01 2007 Time 12 00 am Chapter 1 Install and format an optional memory card Your 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 put on the memory card at the current Image Quality setting This camera supports storing a maximum of 4000 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 23 1 With the camera turned on slide O to O 2
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10. camera to Disk Drive and neither Image Capture nor iPhoto starts automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive labeled with your camera model number and copy the images manually For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help 24 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 starts 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 fi Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 23 PictBridge EY NOTE You cannot print video clips
11. images with HP Photosmart Software on page 23 images You can customize the 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 2 Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use ww to highlight 4 Share then Menu press ox If you have already created destinations highlight Share Menu Setup and press Gr 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 23 Photosmart Express Menu then highlight Share and press 5 to verify that the new destinations are now in the camera Buying prints online 29 Chapter 7 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 Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight Share then Menu press ok 2 Inthe El Share menu highlight an option then
12. 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 Using the Burst setting Cy Burst allows you to take up to three pictures as quickly as possible when you press and hold the Shutter button all the way down 1 While in the y Picture Capture Menu use aw to highlight Burst press 6c highlight On press 5 then hold down until the menu disappears 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 up to three pictures as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 15 Chapter 3 The Image Display remains off during the burst capture 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 18 The H Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until you turn off the camera 16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in J Playback as described here For information ab
13. page 17 See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 21 For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 23 For information on printing images See Printing images directly to a printer on page 25 X TIP To switch between y Picture Capture Video Record and Playback slide y 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 Eto f to take pictures orto 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 in minutes and seconds 3 Battery level indicator see Power indicators on page 40 y see Power dicas on page 40 4 Memory card indicator y 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 O to O 2 Frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure and lock the focus and exposure The focus brac
14. 022 Lens Error lens cannot extend M430 033 M530 033 Lens Error zoom in failed M430 041 M530 041 Lens Error zoom out failed M430 081 M530 081 Unsupported card M430 200 M530 200 Unable to format card M430 202 M530 202 Error saving image M430 100 M530 100 Error saving video M430 102 M530 102 Batteries Low followed by data on battery types and performance AA 400 this error message and its corresponding code is not camera specific 37 10 Product 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 www hp com registration newsletter subscriptions driver and software updates purchase HP supplies and accessories Under Learn about click Digital Photography Customers with disabilities www hp com hpinfo community accessibility English only Hewlett Packard Technical www hp com support Support driver software and firmware updates support information Windows Vista support www hp com go windowsvista English only Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product consult the following standard HP support offerings 1 Consult the product documentation e Review Troubleshooting on page 32 in this document e Review the electronic Help section within the software Refer to the camera s Help screen
15. HP Photosmart M437 M537 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 MA back coccion dias Camera front side and bottoM oooccccccccccnnnccnnnnnancnonanoco conocia E nano nan cnc nnnaccnnnna aa Before taking goea E aa Install the batteries conato dico a os arrendar TUN the CAMA sce de state hen Zoe ce cadan AE A Choose the language iio went AG eather aii SEU INE FEGION sn tite a eh a Set the date and time cc cece cee one aae ar inea o iiaae a aaa rao aE ai a diae gesi Install and format an optional memory CalO oooononcccnnococcnnnnoonnncnonononornnnnn cnn nro nn nn cnnnnnrnarnnnnnn Install the SoftWare ss rail di illa Using youi CMA iii aa 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Taking pictures iii A AAA a ee e rE Recording VIDEO CIPS iis scssescezdeachatecnesk da a dd ria eternal Instant
16. Photo under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 e Set the flash to 44 Auto Flash or 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 e Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve use the flash see Setting the flash on page 13 or add indirect lighting e Ifthe subject you are trying to capture is outside the flash range see Flash working distance under Specifications on page 42 turn off the flash This causes a longer exposure time so use a tripod or hold the camera steady 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 I Steady Photo shooting mode can increase graininess e You may have zoomed in too far using digital zoom see Digital zoom on 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 18 l have two memory cards that are the same size but one stores many more pictures t
17. 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 32 Then restart the image transfer process see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 23 The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer images from my camera Having a large number of files 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 am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software e Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as stated on the camera packaging e 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 EY NOTE Codes beginning with M430 apply to the HP Photosmart M437 digital camera Codes beginning with M530 apply to the HP Photosmart M537 digital camera 36 Troubleshooting Lens Error general M430 021 M530 021 Lens Error zoom cannot retract M430 022 M530
18. ains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera Off Default No date or time imprinted on the image A Date Only Date permanently imprinted Date amp Time Date and time permanently imprinted ZB Camera Setup Displays the A Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 31 2 Camera Help Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features NOTE Some menu options are not available in certain shooting modes 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 G While in the Picture Capture or PY Video Record menu use aw to highlight Self Timer press Sx highlight On press 5 then hold down until the menu disappears Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Frame the subject in the Image Display 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 If you are recording a video clip press the Shutter button to stop recording 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
19. appears For on camera information about an option use aw to highlight 2 Help in the option s Menu menu then press or Remove Red Eyes Allows you to remove red eyes in images containing human subjects see Removing red eyes on page 19 Design Gallery Allows you to enhance images by modifying colors cropping adding borders and more see Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 21 Photosmart Express Allows you to mark images for printing sharing and ordering prints online see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 27 Favorites Allows you to tag images as Favorites see Tagging images as Favorites on page 20 View Slideshow Allows you to create and view slideshows of your images and videos see Viewing slideshows on page 20 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 B omar To move images select this option and follow the on screen prompts Camera Setup Displays the A Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 31 Removing Camera Help Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features 2 red eyes When you select Remove Red Eyes the camera processes the current picture to remove red eyes from the subjects Remove Red Eyes is only availabl
20. as Favorites on page 20 1 While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight Print then Menu press or In the 3 Print menu highlight an option then z O This Image All Favorites All Images press or This Image Selects the image currently displayed You can scroll to a different image using 4 All Favorites Displays the Print All ey Favorites entry Press is This option is Mark this image for printing to sat other available only if you have tagged more than images one image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 20 All Images Displays the Print All Images entry Press sz 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 Sk From the main Print menu you can select additional images for printing using 4 to display Copies 1 y Y a 41 of 30 gt to select number of copies Press OK to an image highlighting This Image in the exit Menu 2 Print menu pressing x then repeating Step 3 When you are done marking images for printing hold down until the menu disappears To print the marked i
21. avy 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 Battery performance 41 B Specifications 42 Resolution Pictures M537 6 09MP 2864 by 2128 effective pixel count 6 37MP 2934 by 2171 total pixel count Pictures M437 5 0MP 2576 by 1920 effective pixel count 5 01 MP 2592 by 1936 total pixel count Video clips QVGA 320 by 240 total pixel count 30 frames sec Sensor Diagonal 7 26 mm 1 2 5 inch 4 3 format CCD Color depth Lens 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 allows the image to be read by computers Focal length e Wide 5 4 mm e Telephoto 16 2 mm 35mm equivalent 32 mm to 96 mm F Number e Wi
22. battery life than Alkaline batteries Top poms 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 40 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 The 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
23. conserve battery power the Image Display turns off after a period of inactivity 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 31 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 Y amp to ES 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 precantions 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 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 Managing batteries 39 Appendix A A Do not disassemble or modify batteries Immediately discontinue use of a battery if w
24. de f 2 8 to f 8 Telephoto f 4 8 to f 7 6 Viewfinder None Zoom e M537 3x optical zoom 6x digital zoom e M437 3x optical zoom 5x digital zoom Focus Normal e Wide 300 mm 11 8 in to infinity Telephoto 350 mm 13 8 in to infinity Close up Wide 50 mm to 300 mm 1 96 in to 11 8 in Shutter speed Built in flash 1 1000 to 2 seconds Yes 6 second typical recharge time 8 second maximum recharge time at power on Flash working range M537 Zoom Position Wide 3 1 m 10 2 ft Zoom Position Telephoto 1 8 m 5 9 ft M437 Zoom Position Wide 3 2 m 10 5 ft Zoom Position Telephoto 1 86 m 6 1 ft Image Display Specifications M537 6 35 cm 2 5 in color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight 153 600 pixels 640 by 240 total pixel count M437 5 08 cm 2 0 in color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight 153 600 pixels 640 by 240 total pixel count continued Storage 16MB internal flash memory 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 4000 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 43 Compression format Interfaces JPEG EXIF for pictures Motion JPEG for video clips USB mini B Standa
25. e 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 Playback Menu View Changes Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas To exit the Remove Red Eyes menu without saving changes press Y Using the Playback Menu 19 Chapter 4 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 2 3 4 5 Slide amp O to O Use 4b to display an image you want to tag as a Favorite Menu Use av to highlight Q Favorites then press ox This image is checked in the Y Favorites menu To untag the image as a Favorite press Sc again For each additional image you want to tag as a Favorite use dp to display the image then repeat Step 3 To exit the ES Playback Menu hold until the menu disappears If you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer tagged images retain the tag when transferred to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 23 Viewing slideshows Select hal View Sl
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27. ept those tagged as Favorites This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Favorites see Tagging images as Favorites on page 20 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 While in ES Playback press 333 same as 444 Zoom Out on the Zoom lever 2 Use aw and 4 to scroll through the thumbnails 3 Press x to 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 While in E Playback press amp same as 4 Zoom In on the Zoom lever The currently displayed image is magnified 2x 2 Use aw and 4 to pan around the magnified image 3 Use and 444 to change the magnification Menu 4 Press ox to return to EY Playback Using the Playback Menu 1 While in E Playback press Se 2 Use av to highlight an option 18 Reviewing images and video clips 4 5 Use 4 to select an image or video clip press 6 and follow any on screen instructions 999 Ef NOTE Tohear audio associated with video clips transfer them to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 23 To exit the selected EY Playback option press 4 To exit the Playback Menu hold until the menu dis
28. era Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera s behavior The X Camera Setup Menu is available from the y Picture Capture 9 Video Record and Y Playback menus 1 2 3 4 While in the Picture Capture Video Record or Y Playback menu use Menu 4 to highlight Camera Setup then press oz Menu Use aw to highlight a menu option then press ox to display the menu option s menu Menu Use aw to highlight a setting then press ox To exit the Camera Setup Menu hold down until the menu disappears Settings you specify remain until you change them cx Display Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display e Low For extending battery life e Medium Default For normal viewing conditions _High For very bright lighting conditions Fo Camera Sounds Turns the camera sounds such as button presses and shutter clicks off and on On Default Off Date amp Time Sets the date and time See Set the date and time on page 5 Q USB Configuration Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera See Connecting to the computer on page 24 e Digital Camera Default Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP Picture Transfer Protocol e Disk Drive Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC Mass Storage Device Class EE Language Sets the language See Choose the language
29. eries 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 41 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 Espa ol Setup Menu see Using the Camera Setup Menu Italiano on page 31 Portugu s Norsk Suomi Deutsch Francais Nederlands Svenska Dansk Pyccku 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 menus on page 14
30. ess 6 to exit without saving and return to the W Crop menu 22 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 you 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 Fa
31. ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the 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 M437 M537 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 M437 M537series Digital Cameras Product number s L2443A L2449A Regulatory model SNPRB 0701 Product options HP Photosmart 2200 Camera 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 accordingl
32. found see Optimizing focus on page 10 Pictures only Long exposure required see Optimizing Y shaking hand icon exposure on page 11 X 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 SY Playback see the topics on blurry dark light or grainy images in Troubleshooting on page 32 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 Y 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 Using Focus Lock on page 11 a
33. han the other e 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 High Capacity Secure Digital 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 34 Troubleshooting My camera indicates can store 4000 images regardless of the Image Quality setting When you turn on your camera with a memory card installed the camera indicates the number of images you can put on the memory card at the current Image Quality setting This camera supports storing a maximum of 4000 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 o
34. hat came with your camera Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on the computer screen For more information see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software You cannot use the Share features or i Buy Prints Online on the camera s 23 Photosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 27 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 computer see Connecting to the computer on page 24 Using a memory card reader see Using a memory card reader on page 25 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 lt USB Configuration to Disk Drive see USB Configuration under Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 31 and reconnect to your computer EY NOTE On Macintosh computers if you set the
35. hat 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 32 Ensure that the memory card is the proper type see Storage on page 43 If so remove the memory card and turn on the camera if the camera turns on format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 6 If the camera still does not turn on format the memory card using a memory card reader or replace the memory card 32 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 Ifyou have not used the batteries for two months or longer recharge them For tips on conserving battery life see Extending battery life on page 39 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 does not work replace the batteries It takes the camera a long time to turn on Having a large number of files over 300 stored on an optional memory card affects the time it takes for the camera to turn on Transfer stored files to your computer then format the memory card The camera does not respond when press a butto
36. hile 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 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 Eo Camera is operating on AC power EZ 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 Number of shots per battery type The following table shows the low high and average number of shots that may be obtained using Alkaline Photo Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries based on standard HP testing Actual performance may vary based on usage battery type and battery manufac
37. ideshow to configure and run a slideshow of images and or video clips on the camera Image Display 20 From the bai View Slideshow menu use aw to select a slideshow option Images 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 Reviewing images and video clips 5 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images 1 While in EJ Playback use 4 to scroll to an image then press 3 Menu 2 Use av to highlight Y Design Gallery then press cx 3 Use aw tohighlight an option then press 5 and follow any on camera instructions For on camera information about an option use w to highlight 2 Help in the option s Menu menu then press ox Modify Color Allows you to apply a color effect to an image see Modifying colors on page 21 Add Borders Allows you to add a border to an image see Adding borders on page 21 Rotate Rotates images in 90 degree increments Use d to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise in 90 degree increments Press Gk to save the image in the new orientation Crop Allows you to crop an image see Crop
38. iew 9 16 interfaces 43 internal memory 8 43 L Landscape mode 14 Language 5 31 M Magnify control 3 magnifying images 18 memory capacity 43 card 6 8 43 card door 4 Menu OK button 3 menus Camera Setup 31 Design Gallery 21 Photosmart Express 27 Picture Capture 14 Playback 18 Video Record 14 microphone 4 modifying colors 21 Move Images to Card 19 N Night Portrait mode 14 number of pictures remaining 8 still images 43 O on off 4 ON OFF button 3 online destinations 29 print buying 29 optical zoom 12 P parts of camera 3 4 Photosmart Express Menu buying prints online 29 marking images for printing 27 sharing images 29 Picture Capture Menu 14 pictures 8 15 Playback 17 Playback Menu 18 Portrait mode 14 power indicators 40 light 3 ON OFF button 3 45 print images 25 27 vV prints buy online 29 video clips 9 problems and solutions 32 Video Record Menu 14 View Slideshow 20 R viewing thumbnails 18 record video clips 9 red eye removal 19 WwW Region 5 weight 43 remaining pictures count 8 removing red eyes 19 Z resolution 42 zoom 11 12 42 reviewing images 17 Zoom lever 3 S safety precautions for batteries 39 selecting images for destinations 29 30 selecting images for printing 27 Self Timer light 4 Self Timer setting 14 15 sending individual images 29 30 set date and time 5 setting up destinations 29 share pictures 27 Shutter button 3 9 shutter speed 42
39. kets 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 amp Video Record 1 Slide O L O to Y 2 Frame the subject in the Image Display au 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure focus y and exposure The focus brackets in the Image Display S A turn solid green when focus is locked see Auto focus and exposure on page 9 iz 4 Press the 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 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 23 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 Focus found Red focus brackets Focus not
40. mages directly to a printer see Printing images directly to a printer on page 25 To print them from a computer connected to a printer see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 23 28 Using HP Photosmart Express Buying prints online You can select 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 selected images online 1 Sharing While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight amp Buy Prints Online then press 3 In the amp Buy Prints Online menu highlight an option then press Sc This Image Selects the image currently displayed You can scroll to a different image using 4 All Favorites Displays the Buy Prints of All Favorites entry Press Sx then press 4 This option is available only if you have tagged more than one image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 20 All Images Displays the Buy Prints of All Images entry Press 3 then press 4 This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera Menu To select additional images use 4 to display an image press ox then repeat Step 2 When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints hold down until the menu disappears To buy prints of the images you selected see Transferring
41. menu hold down until the menu disappears For on camera information about an option use aw to highlight 2 Help in the option s Menu menu then press ox Shooting Mode only For selecting a predefined setting optimized for particular E types of scenes or shooting situations The setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until you turn off the camera e 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 50 and 300 mm 1 9 to 11 8 in away ran 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 gt Theatre For capturing images at school programs concerts or indoor sporting events without using flash Landscape For scenes with deep perspective such as mountain scenes Portrait For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject amp Action For capturing sporting events moving cars or any scene where you want to stop the action z 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 2 Sunset For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset Self Timer For capturi
42. mizing 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 amp Video Record use the buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom Press 4 to zoom in and 44 to zoom out EY NOTE You can setthe 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 4 on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level then release the lever 2 Press and hold 4 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 when recording video clips 12 Taking pictures a
43. n Turn on the camera e Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer directly or through an optional dock e Replace or recharge the batteries e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 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 32 Replace or recharge the batteries My image is blurry e Use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 11 Use a tripod to hold the camera steady or improve lighting conditions 33 Chapter 9 Use te Steady Photo shooting mode see Steady
44. nd 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 e If the subject is too close less than 300 mm or 11 8 in move farther away from the subject or use amp Close up see Close up under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 14 If the camera is set to amp Close up and cannot focus the camera will not take the picture Try one of the following e Move within the Y Close up range 50 300 mm or 1 9 11 8 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 O
45. nd 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 py 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 again or you turn off the camera
46. ng images or recording video after a 10 second delay see Using the Self Timer setting on page 15 xy x pl Image Quality 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 M537 6MP Best For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in e Normal 6MP Default For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in 4MP For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm 8 by 10 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 M437 5MP Best For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in Normal 5MP Default For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in 3MP For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm 8 by 10 in 14 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips continued 1MP For printing images up to 10 x 15 cm 4 by 6 in VGA For sending images via e mail or posting them to the Internet Cl Burst only For taking up to three shots quickly in succession see Using the Burst setting on page 15 The setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until you turn off the camera Date amp Time Imprint 10 only Imprints date in lower left corner of image The setting rem
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48. out enhancing images see Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 21 1 Slide G amp O to B 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 to resume playing the video For on camera information about an option use aw to highlight 2 Help in the option s menu then press During amp Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip 1 a Playback indicator 2 Battery indicator see Power indicators on page 40 3 Memory card indicator 4 1 of 30 Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of stored images and video clips 5 V Image tagged as Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 20 6 E Image marked for printing via an online printing service see Buying prints online on page 29 7 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 27 8 Number of copies to print see Transferring and printing images on page 23 Reviewing images and video clips 17 Chapter 4 Deleting images To delete a displayed image during ES Playback 1 Press Y 2 Use av to select an option then press 5 This Image Deletes the image or video clip All Except Favorites Deletes all images exc
49. per 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 5 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 tagged at least one image as a Favorite see Tagging images as Favorites on page 20 Cancel Printing Stops the printing of any images that have not yet printed Menu Menu Press ox highlight Yes then press ox 5 After the 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 27 to buy prints online see Buying prints online on page 29 or to send to custom destinations see Sharing images on page 29 the next time you connect the camera to
50. ping images on page 22 Unless otherwise stated EY Design Gallery effects are applied to a copy of the image the original image is retained Modifying colors Y TIP If you plan to modify colors do so before adding a border 4 Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image To modify colors Menu 1 Use aw to select amp Modify Color then press ox 2 Use aw to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image Black 8 White Converts color images to black and white 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 3 Press or to select the color scheme and display the amp Modify Color menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the color 4 Press x to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to the EY Design Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the amp Modify Color menu Adding borders xy TIP If you plan to modify colors or crop your image do so before adding a border Using the Design Gallery Menu 21 Chapter 5 CZ Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed image To add a border 1 Use aw to select Y Add Borders then press 5 2 Use av to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image Soft Edge Ap
51. plies a soft vignetted frame to the image e Oval Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges Rectangle Adds a rectangular matte border with sharp corners 3 Press 5 to select the border and display the Y Add Borders menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the border Menu 4 Press ox 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 Y Add Borders menu Cropping images Y 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 TIP Make sure you crop images as needed before adding borders 1 Use aw to select W Crop then press 52 2 Use aw 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 e Portrait Vertically crops the displayed image to a 2 3 aspect ratio one third taller than wide Follow the on camera instructions to use the Zoom lever and adjust what 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 Sc to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the Y Design Gallery Menu Pr
52. ptimizing 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 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 a 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 X 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 Opti
53. ptional 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 e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images See Storage on page 43 and Memory capacity on page 43 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 Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back 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 18 or to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 23 e If the video is stored on a memory card transfer the video to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 23 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 fo
54. r signs of possible damage For best image quality turn off the camera when not using Always store the camera in a cool place 35 Chapter 9 My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer e 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 camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 e Ifthe problem persists contact HP Support see Product support on page 38 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 24 Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive see USB Configuration in Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 31 then follow the steps in Connecting to the computer on page 24 get an error message when transferring images to my computer A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have
55. rds USB PTP and MSDC JPEG Motion JPEG DPOF EXIF DCF DPS External body dimensions Measurements with camera off and lens retracted width depth height M537 96 16 mm W by 25 8 mm D by 62 2 mm H 3 78 in by 1 01 in by 2 44 in M437 96 16 mm W by 26 2 mm D by 62 2 mm H 3 78 in by 1 41 in by 2 44 in Weight 128 5 grams 4 53 ounces without battery Power Temperature range Memory capacity Power source two AA batteries Alkaline Photo Lithium or rechargeable NiMH Operational 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity Not all 16MB of internal memory is available for storing images because some memory is used for internal camera operations The actual file sizes and number of images that can be stored in internal memory or on a memory card will vary depending on the content of each image or length of each video clip and associated audio clip Image quality The following tables list the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in internal memory 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 M537 6MP Best Normal 6MP 9 images 1 15MB each 22 images 493KB each 4MP 33 images 324KB each Memory capacity 43 Appendix B
56. s 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 e Fast e mail access to qualified online support specialists Driver software and firmware updates for your camera e Valuable product and troubleshooting information for technical issues e Proactive product updates support alerts and HP newsletters available when you register your camera 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 Post warranty period After the limited warranty period help is available online at www hp com support 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 If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service please check the support conditions on your contract 38 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
57. turer 40 Number of Shots M437 M537 Battery Type Low CIPA Alkaline 160 80 320 250 240 183 180 80 NiMH 260 220 420 380 380 300 280 230 Photo Lithium 420 388 750 600 540 500 480 400 For Low High and Average numbers four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions In addition The Low value is obtained with extensive use of Y Picture Capture 30 seconds per picture Playback 15 seconds per picture and 4 Flash On Optical zoom both directions is used on 75 of the shots The High value is obtained with minimal use of Y Picture Capture 10 seconds per picture and 9 Playback 4 seconds per picture Flash and optical zoom both directions are used on 25 of the shots Managing batteries The Average value is obtained with 10 Picture Capture used for 15 seconds per picture and J Playback used for 8 seconds per picture Flash and optical zoom both directions are used on 50 of the shots The CIPA number is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association Battery performance The following table shows how Alkaline Photo Lithium and rechargeable 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 He
58. utton Shutter button T Delete button Accesses the Delete function while in Instant Review see Instant Review on page 9 and ES Playback see Deleting images on page 18 Flash button Accesses the flash settings while in Qj Picture Capture see Setting the flash on page 13 O amp G selector Switches between f Picture Capture W Video Record and Playback see Taking pictures on page 8 Recording video clips on page 9 and Reviewing images and video clips on page 17 Zoom lever Accesses 6 444 Zoom see Using zoom on page 11 322 Thumbnails see Viewing thumbnails on page 18 and Q Magnify see Magnifying images on page 18 functions AV and 4 buttons Scroll through menus and images Menu ox button Displays camera menus selects options and confirms actions 10 Back button Returns you to the previous menu or view Press and hold to back out of all menus 11 Image Display Getting started 3 Chapter 1 Camera front side and bottom 1 Flash 2 Self Timer light see Using the Self Timer setting on page 15 3 Microphone 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 video clips Install the batt
59. vorites on page 20 the tags are transferred with the images to your computer Ifyou have marked images for printing see Marking images for printing on page 27 and the computer is connected to a printer the marked images are automatically printed If you have selected images for sharing see Sharing images on page 29 and the computer is connected to the Internet the selected images are automatically sent to their destinations If you have selected images to buy as prints see Buying prints online on page 29 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 e You can transfer the images on the camera to the computer by following the instructions on the computer screen X TIP You can also perform these tasks using an optional HP Photosmart dock see the dock User Guide To transfer images using the HP Photosmart Software 1 If you have selected images for sharing printing or buying prints online see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 27 verify that the computer is connected to a printer and or the Internet 2 Turn off the camera Transferring and printing images 23 Chapter 6 3 4 After you have transferred the images you can then use the HP Photosmart Software to edit print or send the images from your computer Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable t
60. ware 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 See Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips on page 13 For information on reviewing images and video clips on the camera For information on enhancing your images See Reviewing images and video clips on
61. y Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Regulatory 1
62. 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 amp Photosmart Express Menu 1 Slide Gy Y E to G and press Sx 2 Use av to highlight amp Photosmart Express then press Sc Menu 3 Use av to highlight a menu option then press ox Print Allows you to select images and specify number of copies to print See Marking images for printing on page 27 Share Allows you to add custom online destinations and share images to one or more destinations See Sharing images on page 29 Buy Prints Online Specifies images you want printed by an online printing service See Buying prints online on page 29 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 27 Chapter 7 individual images all images or groups of images tagged as Favorites see Tagging images

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