HP 620 Series - Manual

12 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Setup Attaching the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap as shown in the illustration. NOTE It is easiest to install the wrist strap by inserting it from the bottom of the camera. Inserting the batteries 1 Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2 Insert t...

1-Getting started 13 Inserting the memory card (optional) Your digital camera contains 8 megabytes (MB) of internal memory to store images and video clips. You can also use a memory card (purchased separately) to store more images and video clips. After you unload images to a computer, you can reuse...

14 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Choosing the language The first time you turn the camera on, the following screen appears and prompts you to choose a language. 1 Scroll to the language that you want by using the Arrow Arrow Arrow Arrow buttons. 2 Press to select the highlighted language. Setting ...

1-Getting started 15 Installing the software The software allows you to unload images from the camera, view them, print them, and e-mail them. It also allows you to configure the Share Share Share Share menu on the camera. Windows 1 Insert the HP Photo & Imaging CD into the CD drive of your comp...

2-Taking pictures 17 Taking pictures Taking still pictures You can take a picture with the image display on or off. To take a picture: 1 Frame the subject that you want to photograph in the viewfinder. 2 Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter Shutter Shutter Shutter button halfway down. The ca...

18 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual If the orange viewfinder light is blinking, you must wait before taking a picture. This means that the camera is starting up, the flash is charging, or another situation might exist. For troubleshooting information, see Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 6: Trouble...

20 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Using Preview mode You can also use the image display to preview a picture and show a more accurate view of what your picture will look like. This is useful for close-up pictures and for instances in which framing your subject precisely is important.To take a pictu...

2-Taking pictures 21 Using zoom Optical zoom Use optical zoom to make your subject appear closer. To use optical zoom: z Press the Zoom Out/Zoom In Zoom Out/Zoom In Zoom Out/Zoom In Zoom Out/Zoom In button to move the lens between wide angle and telephoto positions (1x to 3x). Use the telephoto posi...

22 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Using the flash When the camera is turned on, the flash is automatically set to Auto Flash Auto Flash Auto Flash Auto Flash . If you change the flash setting, the camera will remain in that setting until you change it again or turn off the camera. By using the Flas...

2-Taking pictures 23 Changing the image quality The camera has three image quality settings: Good Good Good Good , Better Better Better Better , and Best Best Best Best . You can view the current quality setting, as well as the number of pictures that can be taken, on the image display. This setting...

3-Using Playback and the Main menu 25 Using Playback and the Main menu Using Playback mode After you have taken some pictures and they are stored in the camera, you can view them in Playback mode. You can also view video clips. # Icon Description 1 Indicates the quality setting of the image 2 Indica...

26 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Reviewing images To review images that are stored in the camera’s memory: 1 Press or use the buttons to activate Playback mode. 2 Scroll through your images by using the buttons. Press and hold the buttons to scroll automatically. NOTE To preserve battery life, con...

3-Using Playback and the Main menu 27 Using the Main menu Use the Main Main Main Main menu in Playback mode to rotate, delete, or magnify images. You can also view thumbnails of your images, or change the settings on the camera. To view the Main Main Main Main menu, press twice (or just once if Play...

28 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Pressing again rotates the image an additional 90 degrees. NOTE This option works only on still images, not video clips. Deleting images Selecting the Delete Delete Delete Delete option from the Main Main Main Main menu deletes the current image or all images.Scrol...

3-Using Playback and the Main menu 29 Viewing thumbnail images Selecting the View Thumbnails View Thumbnails View Thumbnails View Thumbnails option from the Main Main Main Main menu enables you to view up to nine thumbnail images at a time on the image display. You can scroll through thumbnail image...

30 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Using the Setup menu Selecting this option from the Main Main Main Main menu enables you to configure preferences on the camera. Move through the Setup Setup Setup Setup menu by using the buttons, and then press to make your selection. Date & Time This setting ...

4-Using hp instant share 33 Using hp instant share This camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share HP Instant Share HP Instant Share HP Instant Share . This feature lets you select images in the camera to be automatically processed later when the camera is connected to your computer or t...

4-Using hp instant share 35 Using hp instant share to print pictures 1 Turn on the camera, then press the button. 2 Use the buttons to scroll to the image you want to print. Video clips cannot be selected for printing. 3 Press to activate the Share Share Share Share menu, then use the buttons to scr...

4-Using hp instant share 37 7 Your newly added e-mail destination should now appear in the Modify Share Menu Modify Share Menu Modify Share Menu Modify Share Menu screen (in the Current Share Menu Current Share Menu Current Share Menu Current Share Menu section). To add additional e-mail addresses t...

5-Unloading, printing, and displaying images 39 Unloading, printing, and displaying images Once you have taken pictures, you can unload them from your camera to a computer, print them directly to a printer, or display them on a TV (using the optional HP Camera Dock). Unloading to a computer NOTE You...

40 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual 3 Turn on the camera. The HP Image Unload software will launch on your computer, and the images in the camera will automatically unload to the computer. If there were any images in the camera that were selected in the Share Share Share Share menu for printing or e-...

5-Unloading, printing, and displaying images 41 1 Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera directly to a printer. 2 Connect the square end of the USB cable to the printer. 3 Open the memory card door on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the USB cable to t...

6-Troubleshooting and support 43 Troubleshooting and support Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera The camera The camera The camera does not turn does not turn does not turn does not turn on. on. on. on. The batteries are not functioning correctly. Use only photo-quality ...

50 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Error messages You might receive error messages on the camera’s image display or on your computer screen. Error messages on the camera Message Possible cause Solution BATTERIES BATTERIES BATTERIES BATTERIES DEPLETED DEPLETED DEPLETED DEPLETED Camera is Camera is Ca...

6-Troubleshooting and support 53 Error messages on the computer Getting assistance Finding help on the web HP product support Visit www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html , select...

54 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual 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 The HP support hotline can help ...

56 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual For more information call 1-888-999-4747 or visit www.homeandoffice.hp.com www.homeandoffice.hp.com www.homeandoffice.hp.com www.homeandoffice.hp.com and select “warranty upgrades” under “product support.” Obtaining support worldwide Telephone support is free for o...

60 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. z THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APP...

Appendix A: Batteries and accessories 61 Appendix A: Batteries and accessories Managing batteries When the batteries are removed from the camera, the date and time settings are preserved for approximately ten minutes. If the camera is without batteries for longer than ten minutes, the clock is set t...

62 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Extending battery life z Use an optional HP AC adapter or HP Camera Dock when unloading pictures to your computer, printing, or connecting to the TV. z Turn the camera off during a pause in picture taking. z Use the Auto Flash Auto Flash Auto Flash Auto Flash setti...

Appendix A: Batteries and accessories 63 Purchasing accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera from your local retailer or online at www.hpshopping.com www.hpshopping.com www.hpshopping.com www.hpshopping.com . Some accessories for the HP Photosmart 620 digital camera are li...

Appendix B: Camera dock 65 Appendix B: Camera dock NOTE The Camera Dock does not work without AC power. Be sure to use ONLY ONLY ONLY ONLY the HP AC adapter and the cables that came with the Camera Dock. 1 Follow the setup instructions provided with the HP Camera Dock. This includes installing the c...

Appendix B: Camera dock 67 Unloading images to a computer using the dock NOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, switch the camera to Disk Drive Disk Drive Disk Drive Disk Drive in the USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration menu found in the Setup Setup Setup Set...

68 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual Printing images using the dock 1 Check that the HP Camera Dock is connected to your printer. (The dock cannot be connected directly to both a computer and a printer at the same time). 2 Place the camera in the HP Camera Dock. It will turn on automatically, and a do...

Appendix C: Reference 69 Appendix C: Reference Camera specifications Feature Description Sensor 2.1 MP Color depth 30 bits (10 bits x 3 colors) Resolution Good Good Good Good 0.3 MP (640 x 480) Better Better Better Better 2.0 MP (1632 x 1232) Best Best Best Best 2.0 MP (1632 x 1232) Memory type 8 MB...

Index 73 Index A A A A AC power adapter connector 9 purchasing 63 troubleshooting 43 accessories for camera 63 adjusting camera settings 27 Auto-Flash setting 22 BBBB batteries access door 9 extending life 62 inserting 12 level indicators 25 , 61 managing 61 messages 50 recharging 62 troubleshooting...