HP 612 - Manual

v Table of Contents Obtaining support within the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Obtaining support worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Appendix A: Reference Symbols on the status LCD . . ...

Getting started 1 Getting started Your HP photosmart 612 digital camera takes high-quality pictures you can share with family and friends on the Internet or by e-mail. It comes with software for manipulating, storing, and printing your photos. Your camera includes the following features: l 2.3 megap...

Getting started 3 Setup Setting up your digital camera is quick and easy—follow these steps and you’ll be ready to take pictures. Step 1: Attach the wrist strap 1 Thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment that is located under the CF memory card compartment door. You might need to use...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 4 Step 3: Choose the camera language 1 Slide the POWER CONTROL to turn the camera on. 2 Turn the CONTROL ( ) dial until the language you want to use is highlighted on the image display. 3 Press the dial in to select the language. Step 4: Set the camera date and time 1 Tu...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 6 Storing images on a CF memory card Your digital camera comes with 8 megabytes (MB) of internal memory so that you can store images directly in the camera. However, it also has a slot for an optional CF memory card. The CF memory card allows you to expand your camera’s ...

Taking pictures 7 Taking pictures This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures. When you are familiar with this process, you can use the advanced camera functions described in later chapters. Note If the camera i...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 8 Previewing your pictures Instead of looking through the viewfinder to frame a picture, you can use the image display to preview a picture. The image display shows exactly what your picture will look like, whereas the viewfinder is slightly less accurate. Preview your p...

Taking pictures 9 Note If the camera cannot find a focus or if the exposure will be longer than 1/30 second, a yellow light appears to the left of the viewfinder. You can still take the picture, but the results might not be optimal. Using focus lock The automatic focus feature focuses on the subject...

Managing images on the camera 13 Managing images on the camera After you have taken some pictures you can view them with the camera’s image display. While viewing images, you can magnify or delete them, or create a print order to print a set of photos. Tip To preserve battery life, connect an ac pow...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 14 When you have finished reviewing images, be sure to turn off the image display to conserve battery power. To do this, press the IMAGE DISPLAY ON / OFF ( ) button or turn the camera off. Creating a print order You can use your camera to select the images that you want ...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 16 Tip To remove an image from a print order, set the number of copies for that image to zero. Deleting your images You can delete a single image or all images from the camera. After an image has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. Note If you have a CF memory card ins...

Managing images on the camera 17 Note From the Delete menu, you can also choose to Format Memory (or Format CF Card if a CF memory card is installed). Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your images You can view up to nine of your images at the same time on the image display. To look at thumbnail...

Adjusting the camera settings 19 Adjusting the camera settings You can modify the camera settings to fit the current picture-taking conditions and your preferences. For example, you can adjust the flash settings to fit current lighting conditions. This chapter describes how to: l use the flash. l ch...

Adjusting the camera settings 21 Changing the image quality The camera has three image quality settings: Good, Better, and Best. The current image quality setting is indicated by one, two, or three stars on the status LCD. In addition, if the image display is on, GOOD , BETTER or BEST appears in the...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 22 To change the image quality 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the IMAGE QUALITY ( ) button repeatedly until the quality level you want appears on the status LCD. Changing the date and time The camera has a real-time clock that records the date and time at which you take e...

Adjusting the camera settings 23 To change the date and time 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu. 3 Turn the dial to scroll to the Setup icon, and then press the dial to open the Setup menu. 4 Turn the dial to scroll to Date & Time , and then press the dial. 5 Sele...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 24 Setting the welcome screen When you first turn the camera on, the welcome screen displays the HP Invent logo. You can configure the welcome screen to display an image of your choice. To change the image on the welcome screen 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the dial to b...

Sharing and printing images 25 Sharing and printing images After you have taken some pictures with your digital camera, you can use them in many fun and creative ways. You can transfer them to your computer for use in creative projects or for sharing with family and friends over the Internet. If you...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 26 Using the camera with a Windows computer You can copy the images from your digital camera to a Microsoft Windows computer. System requirements for a Windows computer To work with your camera, your computer must meet or exceed the following requirements. For updated sy...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 28 To connect the camera to a Windows computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the camera. 3 Plug the flat end of the cable into any USB port on your computer. Note When the camera is connected to your computer, only the...

Sharing and printing images 31 Using the camera with a Macintosh computer System requirements for a Macintosh computer To work with your camera, your Macintosh computer must meet or exceed the following requirements. For updated system requirements, go to www.hp.com/photosmart . Changing the PC Conn...

Sharing and printing images 33 To connect the camera to a Macintosh computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable (supplied) into the camera. 3 Plug the flat end of the cable into any USB port on your computer. Note When the camera is connected to your comput...

Sharing and printing images 35 Unloading images without using the camera software If you are away from home, you can unload images to a computer that does not have the camera software installed on it. Note Make sure that the computer has a USB port and that its operating system is Windows 2000 or Wi...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 36 Using a card reader You can use a CF memory card reader, such as the SanDisk ImageMate or a PCMCIA adapter, to view and save image files on your computer. If you have saved your images to a CF memory card and you have a card reader installed on your computer, insert t...

Storing images in memory 37 Storing images in memory When you first unpack your digital camera and begin taking pictures, the images are stored in the camera’s internal memory. This makes it easier than ever to save pictures; there’s no need for film of any kind. You can delete unwanted images from ...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 38 Determining the number of pictures you can take You can store as many as 113 images in the camera’s internal memory. The number of pictures that you can take and store in the space remaining in memory depends on several factors. Unlike conventional film, each digital ...

Storing images in memory 39 If internal memory is full, “0” appears for the remaining picture count and a red light appears to the left of the viewfinder when you press the SHUTTER button. In addition, if the image display is on, the message MEMORY FULL appears in the status line. To resume taking p...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 40 Installing a CF memory card Use only CompactFlash Association (CFA) certified type 1 CF memory cards with your digital camera. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are available in a variety of memory sizes. You can purchase additional CF memory cards f...

Storing images in memory 41 6 Gently push the CF memory card all the way into the camera. 7 Close the CF memory card door. Tip If you cannot close the CF memory card door, you might not have inserted the card correctly. Remove the card and try again. Checking the CF memory card status If you have a ...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 42 the images to your computer, then delete all images on the card or re-format it. l If you receive the card error indications and the card is formatted and is not full, the card might be damaged. Try reformatting the card, or try a different card. Using both internal m...

Storing images in memory 43 The images are copied from internal memory to the CF memory card. Your images are still stored in internal memory until you delete them. If you have created a print order for those images, the print order is copied to the CF memory card along with the images. Formatting m...

Maintaining your camera 45 Maintaining your camera This chapter describes how to use batteries or an ac power adapter to power your camera, how to care for your camera, and how to use your camera safely. Powering your camera Your digital camera can be powered by batteries or an HP-approved ac power ...

Maintaining your camera 47 Replacing the batteries The camera uses four AA batteries. You can use photo-lithium or photo-quality alkaline AA batteries, or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. You can purchase additional batteries from your local camera or electronics store. Note If you choose to use rech...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 48 Using an ac power adapter To extend the life of your batteries, use an ac power adapter as your power source when connecting your camera to a computer or when using the image display for an extended period. CAUTION Use only an ac power adapter that HP has approved for...

Maintaining your camera 49 Caring for your camera and accessories Camera l Keep the lens clean to help you take sharp, clear photos with the best possible focus. Use a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to gently wipe the lens and status and image displays to clean off any fingerprints and dust. l Wipe the ...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 50 Safety precautions l To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the camera case or attempt to repair the camera yourself. Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs. l Keep the camera dry. Exposing the camera to excessive moisture can cause it to malfun...

Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about the following items: l troubleshooting l error messages l HP support l camera warranty Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera does not turn on. The batteries are not functioning correctly. Check the...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 56 Error messages If an error message appears on the image display, try one of the following solutions. The computer does not recognize the camera and the automatic image unload does not start. The camera is not configured correctly for the type of computer you have. Ope...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 58 Getting assistance To help ensure trouble-free performance, your HP digital camera comes with award-winning HP Customer Care. Whether you have a question or a request for repair, HP Customer Care makes it fast and easy to get the assistance you need. Visiting HP Web s...

Troubleshooting 59 Contacting HP Customer Support In addition to the Web, you can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and service for your camera. Prices, availability, and hours of support are subject to change without notice. How HP can help HP's support hotline can help resolve problems w...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 60 Upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the U.S. only): l Standard Next Day Exchange l Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP S...

Troubleshooting 63 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 1 HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defec...

Appendix A: Reference 65 Appendix A: Reference This appendix describes: l the symbols on the status LCD. l the camera indicator lights. l the camera specifications. Symbols on the status LCD Icon Meaning Batteries good Batteries low, almost time to replace Batteries empty; sufficient power for a few...

Appendix A: Reference 67 Camera indicator lights Indicator light State Meaning Viewfinder Green The camera has achieved the best focus and exposure and is ready to take a photo. Yellow The camera cannot find a focus or the exposure will take longer than 1/30 second. Red The camera cannot take a phot...

HP photosmart 612 User Guide 68 Camera specifications Sensor 2.31 megapixels, 1/2.6-inch CCD Color depth 30-bit Resolution BEST and BETTER photo quality settings: 1792 x 1200 pixelsGOOD photo quality setting: 592 x 400 pixels Internal memory 8 megabytes (MB) Memory card Compact Flash Type I; all sto...