HP E330 series - Manual

Camera front, side, and bottom 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 Flash. 2 Viewfinder. 3 Self-Timer light (see “Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 12 ). 4 Tripod mount. 5 Dock/USB connector. 6 Battery/Memory Card door. Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video ...

Choose the language Use to choose the language you want, then press . To change the language later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see “Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 25 ). Set the region Along with the language setting, the region settingdetermines the default date format.Use to choose the region...

Install and format an optional memory card This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD andSDHC) 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 slotas shown. Make sure the memory car...

Windows:1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on-screeninstructions. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start , click Run , type D: \Setup.exe , where D is the letter of you...

2 Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures and record video clips when you are in Picture Capture . Slide to to take pictures or record video clips. The Image Display resembles the following: 1 Picture Capture indicator. 2 12 Pictures remaining count. 3 Battery level indicator...

3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Your camera's default settings work well for most shooting situations. For somesituations, however, the features described in this chapter can improve the pictures youtake and the video clips you record. In addition to setting features ...

Using the Picture Capture Menu The Picture Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures you capture. 1. Slide to , then press . 2. Use to highlight an option, then press to display the option’s menu. 3. Use to highlight a setting, then press to ch...

Date & Time Imprint —Imprints date in lower left corner of pictures only. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even when you turn off the camera. • Off (Default)—No date or time imprinted on the image. • Date Only —Date permanently imprinted. • Date & Time —Date and time perman...

4 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here. 1. Slide to . 2. Use to scroll through your images and video clips. Press to view video clips; press to pause a clip. When paused, use to scroll through the individual frames; press...

Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback : 1. Press . 2. Use to select an option, then press . • This Image —Deletes the image or video clip. • All Except Favorites —Deletes all images except those tagged as Favorites . This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Fa...

Removing 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 available for pictures taken with a flash. NOTE: To prevent red eyes in images, see “Flash Setting—Red-Eye” on page 10 . The red-eye removal proc...

1. While in Playback , use to display an image you want to tag as a Favorite . 2. From the Playback Menu , select Favorites , then select This Image . To untag the image as a Favorite , press . 3. For each additional image you want to tag as a Favorite , use to display the image, then repeat Step 2....

5 Transferring and printing images Regularly transferring images to your computer and deleting them from the memory cardwill reduce the time it takes to turn on your camera, to review images, and to transferimages. You can transfer pictures and video clips with or without the HP PhotosmartSoftware t...

3. Connect the camera and computer using the USBcable that came with your camera. 4. Turn on the camera. When the Image Displayindicates that the camera is connected to thecomputer, follow the instructions on the computerscreen. For more information, see the Help featurein the HP Photosmart Software...

Using a memory card reader You can put your camera’s optional memory card into a (separately purchased) memorycard reader. Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have built-in memory cardslots which act as a memory card reader. 1. Insert your camera’s memory card into the memory card reader (or i...

6 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 21 ), to buy prints online (see “Buying prints online” on page 23 ), or to send to custom destinations (see “Sharing images” on page 23 ...

Buying prints online You can mark images you want to order as prints. The next time you connect the camerato a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed, you can order prints of themarked images online. 1. While in the Photosmart Express Menu , use to highlight Buy Prints Online , then pres...

Sending images to online destinations After you have set up online destinations in the camera, you can mark images to be sentto these custom destinations the next time you connect your camera to your computer. 1. While in the Photosmart Express Menu , use to highlight Share , then press . 2. In the ...

7 Using the Camera Setup Menu The Camera Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior. The Camera Setup Menu is available from the Picture Capture and Playback menus. 1. While in the Picture Capture or Playback menu, use to highlight Camera Setup... , then press . 2. Use to hig...

8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on:• Resetting the camera (see “Resetting the camera” on page 26 ) • Possible problems and solutions (see “Problems and solutions” on page 26 ) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera. 1. Tur...

I am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software. • Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as stated on thecamera packaging. • Refer to the HP Photosmart Software online help system. • Refer to the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website: www.hp.com/suppo...

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, purchaseHP supplies and accessori...

A Managing batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH). Photo Lithium and NiMH batteries provide longer battery life than Alkaline batteries. Top points about batteries • The batteries shipped with your camera are AA Alkalin...

• Immediately discontinue use of a 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 to feelwarm), changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way. • In the event batteries leak and...

Type of Use Alkaline PhotoLithium NiMH Heavy 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 Infrequen...

B Specifications Resolution Pictures:• 5.0MP (2576 by 1920) effective pixel count • 5.02MP (2592 by 1936) total pixel count Video clips (QVGA):320 by 240 total pixel count, 24 frames/sec Sensor Diagonal 7.26 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD Color depth 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors). 36 bit images are ...

Index A Action mode 11arrow buttons 3assistance 32Auto mode 11 B Back button 3batteries conserving 33install 4performance 34top points about use 33 battery door 4Burst setting 11, 12 C camera dimensions 37parts 3, 4specifications 36turn on/off 4weight 37 Camera Setup Menu 25Camera Sounds 25Color 11c...