Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Getting started .......................................................................................................5 Camera top and back .............................................................................................5Camera front, side, and bottom...........................
Page 5 - Camera top and back
1 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with the camera controls, set up your digital camera foruse, and begin taking pictures. Camera top and back 8 9 15 14 16 12 11 10 13 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 1 Speaker. 2 Flash button—See Setting the flash on page 16 . 3 Focus button—See Using the focus range ...
Page 6 - Camera dock insert
14 Battery Charging light. 15 Delete button—Accesses the Delete function while in Playback . 16 Image Display. Camera front, side, and bottom 1 3 2 4 8 9 5 6 7 1 Microphone. 2 Flash. 3 Self-Timer/Focus Assist light—See Using the Self-Timer settings on page 21 . 4 Lens. 5 Tripod mount. 6 Dock connect...
Page 7 - Install the battery; Turn on the camera; Set the region
Install the battery 1. Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory card door. 2. Insert the battery in the larger slot, pushingthe battery in until the latch catches. 3. Close the Battery/Memory card door. Note Turn off the camera before removing the bat...
Page 8 - Set the date and time; Install and format an optional memory card
connected through an optional HP Photosmart Premium camera dock or wireless dockbase (see Using the Setup Menu on page 41 ). Use to choose the region you want, then press . Set the date and time Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you havetransferred them to your co...
Page 9 - Install the software
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 viewimages stored there, remove the memory card. To transfer images from internalmemory to an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card under Usi...
Page 10 - Using your camera
About the HP Photosmart Software The CD that came with your camera contains the following versions of HP PhotosmartSoftware: ● HP Photosmart Premier Software (for Windows XP and x64 systems with at least128MB of RAM). This version of the software includes some extra features that letyou:– Process im...
Page 11 - Taking still pictures
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display. To activate Live View , press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting mode indicator. 2 Memory card...
Page 12 - Focusing on the subject
Recording video clips 1. Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in Live View . 2. Frame the subject. 3. Press and release the Video button. 4. To stop recording video, press and release the Video button again. Instant Review After you have ...
Page 14 - Using the focus range settings
3. Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re- frame. 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. Optimizing exposure When you 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 re...
Page 15 - Using zoom; Optical zoom
Auto Macro —Use when you are not sure if the subject is in the Macro or Normal focus range. Infinity —Use when taking pictures of distant objects and landscapes. The focus range setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or you turn off thecamera. Using zoom Your camera has both optical an...
Page 16 - Setting the flash; Red eye; Using the shooting modes
Note Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode nor when recording video clips. Setting the flash To select a flash setting, press , use to highlight the desired flash mode, then press . Auto Flash (Default)—The camera uses the flash, if necessary. If you want the camera to remove red eyes if th...
Page 17 - Using Panorama mode
To select a shooting mode, press while in Live View , use to highlight a shooting mode, then press . Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode. Landscape —For scenes with deep perspective, such as mountain scenes. Portrait —For pic...
Page 22 - Using the Burst setting
6. The camera counts down the time delay you selected, then takes the still image orbegins recording the video clip. If you chose 2 Shots and are taking a still image, the camera takes the second still image a few seconds after the first. 7. If you are recording a video clip, press the Video button ...
Page 23 - Adaptive Lighting; White Balance
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 the...
Page 24 - Using Playback
3 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here. For information about enhancing images, see Using the Playback Menu on page 26 and Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 29 . Using Playback 1. Press until appears briefly in the up...
Page 25 - Deleting images; Saving frames from video clips
8 0:15 ● Recorded length of this audio or video clip. ● Attached audio clip indicator. ● Video clip indicator. 9 1 of 30 Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of storedimages and video clips. Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback : 1. Press . 2. Use to sele...
Page 26 - Magnifying images
Magnifying images This feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image.1. While in Playback , press (same as Zoom In on the Zoom lever ). The currently displayed image is magnified 2x. 2. Use and to pan around the magnified image. 3. Use and to change the magnification....
Page 27 - Viewing slideshows
Viewing image information The Image Info screen shows the settings used when capturing the currently displayed image or video clip. 1 ISO Speed . 2 Non-default shooting mode (see Using the shooting modes on page 16 ), Flash (see Setting the flash on page 16 ), and Focus setting (see Using the focus ...
Page 29 - Using the Design Gallery Menu; Applying artistic effects
4 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 1. While in Playback , use to scroll to an image, then press . 2. Use to highlight the Design Gallery Menu tab. 3. Use to highlight an option, then press and follow the on-screen instructions. Ap...
Page 30 - Modifying colors; Adding borders
– Solarize —Creates a partial reversal of tones and emphasizes outlines. – Drawing —Creates a pencil drawing using the edges in the image. 3. Press to select the artistic effect and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the artistic effect. 4. Press to save a cop...
Page 31 - Removing red eyes
– Rounded Rectangle —Uses a rectangle with soft corners for the matte border. – Square —Adds a square matte border with beveled edges. 3. Press to select the border and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the border. 4. Press to save a copy of the image with th...
Page 33 - Transferring and printing images; Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software
5 Transferring and printing images You can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software thatcame with your camera. However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features fortransferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transferprocess. Transfer...
Page 34 - Connecting to the computer; Using a memory card reader; Printing images from the camera
Connecting to the computer 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera,then turn on the camera.– On Windows computers, the camera appears as a device in Explorer, allowingyou to copy images from the camera to the computer. – On Macintosh ...
Page 35 - Printing panoramas from the camera
1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are noprinter error messages. 2. Verify that the camera's USB Configuration is set to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 41 ). 3. Connect the camera and printer using the USBcable t...
Page 36 - Using HP Photosmart Express; Using the Photosmart Express Menu
6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express , you can select still images in your camera to print automatically (see Marking images for printing on page 37 ), to buy prints online (see Buying prints online on page 38 ), or to send to custom destinations (see Sharing images on page 38 ) ...
Page 37 - Marking images for printing
Tagging images as Favorites Tagging an image as a Favorite allows you to quickly print, share, or buy prints online for the group of images tagged as Favorites . 1. While in Playback , use to display an image you want to tag as a Favorite , then press . 2. Use and to highlight Favorites , then press...
Page 38 - Buying prints online; Sharing images
3. If you want to print more than one copy, highlight Change Number of Copies , then press . In the Print sub-menu for changing the number of copies, use to specify the number of copies to print, then press . 4. From the main Print menu, you can select additional images for printing, using to displa...
Page 43 - Troubleshooting; Resetting the camera; Problems and solutions
8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: ● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 43 ) ● Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 43 ) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera.1. Turn of...
Page 48 - Product support; Helpful websites
9 Product support Use this section to find support information for your digital camera, including links tohelpful websites and an overview of the support process. Helpful websites Camera tips, productregistration, newslettersubscriptions, driver andsoftware updates,purchase HP supplies andaccessorie...
Page 50 - Managing batteries; Top points about batteries; Extending battery life; Safety precautions for using batteries
A Managing batteries Your camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery (L1812A/L1812B). Top points about batteries Always insert the battery in the camera correctly (see Install the battery on page 7 ). If the battery is inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the...
Page 51 - Number of shots per battery type
● Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, thebattery emits an unusual smell, feels excessively hot (note that it is normal for the battery tofeel warm), changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way. ● In the event the battery leak...
Page 54 - Specifications
B Specifications Resolution Still pictures: ● 7.2MP (3112 by 2328) effective pixel count ● 7.4MP (3164 by 2342) total pixel count Video clips (VGA—640 by 480 total pixel count; QVGA—320 by 240 totalpixel count): ● VGA (Default)—24 frames/sec ● VGA —24 frames/sec ● QVGA —24 frames/sec Sensor Diagonal...
Page 55 - Memory capacity
Storage ● 32MB internal flash memory, not all of which is available for storingimages or video clips (see Memory capacity on page 55 ). ● Slot for memory card. ● This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-brandedSecure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. ● The number of images or video clip...
Page 56 - Image quality; Video quality
Image quality The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be storedin internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 18 ). 7MP 10 images (3.12MB each) Normal (7MP ) (Def...
Page 57 - Index
Index A Action mode 17Adaptive Lighting 19, 23adding borders 30AE Metering 20apply artistic effects 29arrow buttons 5artistic effects 29assistance 48audio clips 11, 28Auto Focus Area 20Auto Macro setting 15Auto mode 17 B battery charge 7conserving 50door 6install 7shots per 51top points about use 50...