HP 720 Series - Manual

10 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Camera Parts # Name Description 1 Memory card door Allows access to insert or remove the memory card. Also allows access to the connectors for USB, TV, and power adapter. 2 Memory card slot Allows memory card to be inserted 3 USB connector Provides connection to ei...

1-Getting started 15 Setup Attaching the wrist strap Attach the wrist or neck strap as shown in the illustration. NOTE It is easiest to install the strap by inserting it from the bottom of the strap mount first. Installing the batteries 1 With the front of the camera facing you, slide the latch on t...

16 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Inserting the memory card (optional) Your digital camera contains 16 megabytes (MB) of internal memory so that you can store images and video clips in your camera. However, you can use an optional memory card (purchased separately) to expand the camera’s memory to ...

1-Getting started 17 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 buttons. 2 Press OK to select the highlighted language. Setting the date and time The camera ...

18 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Installing the software The camera 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 menu on the camera. NOTE For Windows computers, the HP Photo & Imaging software needs at l...

1-Getting started 19 Macintosh 1 Insert the HP Photo & Imaging CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2 Double-click the CD icon on the desktop. 3 Double-click the installer icon, then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. To install any bonus software: 1 Double-click th...

2-Taking pictures 21 Taking pictures Taking still pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. To take a picture: 1 Frame the subject that you want to photograph in the viewfinder. 2 Hold the camera steady, and press the Sh...

22 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual 2 When exposure and focus are locked, and you continue to hold the Shutter button halfway down, you can re-frame or adjust your subject for proper positioning. 3 Press the Shutter button all the way down until you hear a click and see the image on the Image Display...

2-Taking pictures 23 Recording audio After you take a still picture, you can add an audio annotation to it (for example to describe the location of the picture). For the details on how to do this, see Recording audio clips on page 33. Using preview mode You can use the Image Display as a viewfinder ...

24 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Using the self-timer and burst features The Self-timer/Burst button activates the Self-timer and Burst features on the camera. Using the self-timer 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface. 2 Turn the camera on, and then frame your subject in t...

2-Taking pictures 25 Using zoom Optical zoom Press the Zoom Out/Zoom In button to move the lens between wide angle and telephoto positions (1 to 3x).You cannot adjust optical zoom while recording video clips. Digital zoom 1 Press the Display button to turn on Preview mode, and then frame the picture...

26 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Using the flash When the camera is turned on, the flash is automatically set to 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. To set the flash, press the Flash button until the...

2-Taking pictures 27 Changing the image quality The camera has three image quality settings: Good , Better , and Best . The current quality setting is displayed on the Status LCD. To change the image quality setting, press the Quality button until the desired setting appears on the Status LCD.The fo...

3-Using playback and the main menu 29 Using playback and the main menu Using playback to view images After you have taken some pictures or video clips and they are stored in the camera, you can view them in Playback mode. 1 Press the OK button to activate Playback mode. The most recently taken or vi...

3-Using playback and the main menu 31 Using the main menu Use the Main menu to view or modify images in the camera or to change the camera settings. 1 To view the Main menu from Playback mode, press the OK button. If the Image Display is off, press the OK button twice. 2 Scroll through the Main menu...

32 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Rotating images NOTE This option works only on still images, not video clips. 1 In Playback mode, scroll to the image you want by using the buttons, then press OK to display the Main menu. 2 In the Main menu, select the Rotate option. The current image is rotated 9...

34 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Viewing thumbnail images 1 In Playback mode, press OK to display the Main menu. 2 In the Main menu, select the View Thumbnails option. 3 Scroll through the thumbnail images by using the buttons. The current image is highlighted with a yellow border. To move to the ...

3-Using playback and the main menu 35 Using the setup menu The Setup menu allows you to set a number of preferences on the camera, including: z selecting up to three different exposure settings (exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO) to use when taking pictures z setting date and time z sele...

36 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Exposure settings Use these settings to override the camera’s automatic exposure settings. When you change these settings manually, the current settings appear at the top of the Image Display in Preview mode (except when you are using Digital Zoom). 1 In the Setup ...

38 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Date & time This setting determines the current date and time for the camera. This is usually done when you first set up the camera, but you may need to re-set the date and time when you are travelling to different time zones or when the batteries are out of th...

3-Using playback and the main menu 39 USB configuration setting This option determines how the camera appears when connected to a computer. 1 In the Setup menu, select the USB Configuration option. 2 In the USB Configuration menu, use the Arrow buttons to make one of the following choices and press ...

40 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Move images to card This option lets you move images from the camera’s internal memory to a memory card. It appears only if a memory card is installed and internal memory contains at least one image. 1 In the Setup menu, select the option Move Images to Card . 2 If...

4-Using hp instant share 41 Using hp instant share This camera has an exciting feature called 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 to certain HP printers.For example, you can select i...

4-Using hp instant share 43 Using hp instant share to print pictures 1 Turn on the camera, then press the Share button. 2 Use the buttons to scroll to the image you want to print. Video clips cannot be selected for printing. 3 Press OK to activate the Share menu, then use the buttons to scroll to th...

44 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Using the hp instant share e-mail service Using HP Instant Share to e-mail images involves three steps: 1 Adding e-mail addresses to the camera’s Share menu (using your computer and the camera together). 2 Selecting images to be e-mailed (using the Share menu on th...

4-Using hp instant share 45 5 If you are using a Macintosh computer, skip to step 7. If you are using a computer running Windows, you will be asked to sign in to HP’s Passport program. HP Passport allows you to use HP’s free e-mail service and other services that may be available in the future. The ...

5-Unloading, printing, & displaying images 47 Unloading, printing, & 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 television. Unloading to a computer NOTE You can also use the option...

48 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual 4 When the unload screen on the computer says Finished , your images have been saved and shared. You can now disconnect the camera from the computer. NOTE To unload the camera images to a computer that does not have the HP Photo & Imaging software installed on ...

5-Unloading, printing, & displaying images 49 Displaying images on a TV Images in your camera can easily be displayed as a slideshow on almost any television (TV). NOTE You can also use the optional HP Camera Dock to do this task. See Appendix B: Camera dock on page 73. 1 To connect the camera d...

6-Troubleshooting and support 51 Troubleshooting and support Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera does not turn on. The batteries are not functioning correctly or are missing. Use only photo-quality AA lithium, alkaline, or NiMH batteries.Ensure the batteries are inserte...

56 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Error messages You may receive error messages on the camera’s Image Display, or on your computer screen. Error messages on the camera When I connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, I do not get a Disk Drive icon on my desktop. The USB Configuration setting is n...

6-Troubleshooting and support 59 Error messages on the computer Printer is out of paper. Your printer is out of paper. If OK is visible on the Image Display, load paper and then press OK on the camera. Otherwise, load paper, and then press OK or Continue on your printer. Printing canceled The print ...

60 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Getting assistance Finding help on the web HP product support Visit www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html , select your language, and then type your camera model in the “quick find” box to find information about setting up and using your camera, downloading drive...

6-Troubleshooting and support 61 Before you call Review troubleshooting tips.Have the following information ready before you call: z serial number (found on the bottom of your camera) z product name z date of purchase Service is free of charge during the warranty period. Beyond the warranty period, ...

62 hp photosmart 720 user’s manual Upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the U.S. only): z Standard Next Day Exchange z Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the H...

6-Troubleshooting and support 67 PURPOSE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary fro...

Appendix A: Batteries and accessories 69 Appendix A: Batteries and accessories Managing batteries When the batteries are removed from the camera, the date and time settings are preserved for approximately 10 minutes. If the camera is without batteries for longer than 10 minutes, the clock is set to ...

70 hp photosmart 720 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 Use the optical viewfinder to frame pictures instead of the Image Display. Leave the Image Display off when the c...

Appendix A: Batteries and accessories 71 Power conservation To conserve battery power, the Image Display turns off automatically if there is no button activity for 60 seconds. If no buttons are pressed for 10 minutes, the camera turns off (unless it is printing or connected to a computer or TV). Pur...

Appendix B: Camera dock 73 Appendix B: Camera dock NOTE The HP Camera Dock does not work without AC power. Be sure to use ONLY the HP AC adapter and the cables that came with the Camera Dock. 1 Follow the setup instructions provided with the Camera Dock. This includes installing the Dock Insert onto...

Appendix B: Camera dock 75 Unloading images to a computer using the dock NOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, switch the camera to Disk Drive in the USB Configuration menu found in the Setup menu. 1 Check that the HP Camera Dock is connected to your computer. 2 Place the camera in the Camera ...

76 hp photosmart 720 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 Camera Dock. It will turn on automatically, and a dock ...

Index 81 Index A AA batteries 69 AC power adapter connector 10 HP part number 71, 79 accessories for camera 71 alkaline batteries 69 arrow buttons 10 audio clips, record 12 audio clips,record 23, 33 audio/video cable 71 connector 10, 49 Auto Flash setting 26 status icon 14 B batteries condition icon...