Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Getting started .......................................................................................................5 Camera top, back, and side....................................................................................5Camera front, bottom, and side..............................
Page 5 - Getting started
1 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use,and begin taking pictures. Camera top, back, and side 1 2 345 6 7 8 1 Shutter button—Captures images (see Taking still pictures on page 10 ) or records video clips (see Recording video clips o...
Page 6 - Before taking pictures; Install the batteries
Camera front, bottom, and side 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 1 Self-Timer/Video light—See Using the Self-Timer mode on page 13 . 2 Flash. 3 Microphone. 4 Focus switch—Switches between Macro and Normal focus (see Using the focus range settings on page 11 ). 5 Tripod mount. 6 Battery/Memory card door. 7 Lens cover/Po...
Page 7 - Turn on the camera; Choose the language; Set the date and time
Turn on the camera To turn on the camera, slide the lens cover open until itclicks, uncovering the lens.To turn off the camera, slide the lens cover closed until itclicks, covering the lens. Caution When sliding the lens cover, keep your fingers clear of the lens. Fingerprints on the lenscan impair ...
Page 8 - Install and format an optional memory card; Install the software
Install and format an optional memory card This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-branded Secure Digital (SD)memory cards, 16MB to 1GB.1. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory card door. 2. Insert the optional memory card in the small slot asshown. Make sure the memory card snaps...
Page 9 - Using your camera
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 your CD driv...
Page 10 - Taking still pictures; Recording video clips
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 Battery level indicator (see Power ind...
Page 11 - Instant Review; Using the focus range settings
about selecting the Video shooting mode, see Using the Capture Menu on page 12 . 3. Frame the subject. 4. Press and release the Shutter button. 5. To stop recording video, press and release the Shutter button again. Instant Review After you have taken a still image or recorded a video clip, the came...
Page 14 - Flash Setting—Red-Eye
Note To add audio to images taken with the Self-Timer setting, see Recording audio on page 17 . The Self-Timer setting resets to the default Auto shooting mode after the picture is taken. Flash Setting—Red-Eye The red-eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects'eyes,...
Page 15 - Using Playback
3 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and delete images and video clips in Playback as described here. Using Playback 1. Press until appears in the upper right corner of the Image Display. 2. Use to scroll through your images and video clips (video clips play automatically). When viewing...
Page 16 - Deleting images; Using the Playback Menu; Viewing thumbnails
Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback : 1. Press . 2. Use to select an option, then press . – Cancel —Returns to Playback without deleting the displayed image. – This Image —Deletes the image or video clip. – All Images (in Memory/on Card) —Deletes all stored images and video c...
Page 17 - Recording audio
Magnifying images This feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image.1. From the Playback Menu , select Magnify . The currently displayed image is magnified 2x. 2. Use and to pan around the magnified image. 3. Press to increase magnification up to 4x. 4. Press again t...
Page 18 - Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software; Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software; Connecting to the computer
4 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 19 - Using a memory card reader
Note On Macintosh computers, if you set the camera to Disk Drive and neither Image Capture nor iPhoto starts automatically, look on the desktop for a disk driveicon with the label HP_E427 and copy the images manually. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help. Using a memory card ...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Resetting the camera
6 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: ● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 21 ) ● Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 21 ) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera.1. Turn of...
Page 25 - Product support; Helpful websites
7 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 26 - Managing batteries; Top points about batteries; Extending battery life; Safety precautions for using batteries
A Managing batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH). Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than either Photo Lithium or NiMHbatteries. Top points about batteries ● Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them ...
Page 27 - Number of shots per battery type
Power indicators When the batteries are low, one of the following icons appears in the Image Display. If no batteryicon appears in Live View or Playback , the batteries have sufficient power to function normally. Icon Description Battery level is low. Camera will soon power down. Blinking Battery is...
Page 28 - Recharging NiMH batteries
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 Live View Poor Good Good Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature/winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use Fair Good Fair Want to recharge battery No ...
Page 29 - Specifications
B Specifications Resolution Still pictures: ● 6.0MP (2848 by 2136) effective pixel count ● 6.4MP (2934 by 2171) total pixel count Video clips (QVGA):320 by 240 total pixel count, 30 frames/sec Sensor Diagonal 7.26 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD Color depth 30 bit (10 bits by 3 colors). 30 bit image...
Page 31 - Index
Index A Action mode 12arrow buttons 5assistance 25audio clips 17Auto mode 12 B batteries conserving 26install 6performance 27shots per 27top points about use 26 battery door 6blinking lights on camera 5 C camera dimensions 30parts 5, 6specifications 29turn on/off 7weight 30 Camera Sounds 20Capture M...
