HP M730 Series - Manual

Camera front, side, and bottom 3 5 4 6 2 1 1 Flash. 2 Microphone. 3 Self-Timer light (see “Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 16 ). 4 Tripod mount. 5 Dock/USB connector—Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity. 6 Battery/Memory Card door. Before taking pictures Complete t...

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 33 ). 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 openthe Battery/Memory Card door. 2. Insert the memory card in thesmaller slot as shown. Makesure the memory card ...

experience, periodically check this website for updates to your camera's firmware,software, and drivers.To learn about Windows Vista support for your camera, see www.hp.com/go/ windowsvista (English only). Windows:1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. Insert...

2 Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures when you are in Picture Capture and you can record video when you are in Video Record . Slide to to take pictures or to to record video clips. The Image Display resembles the following: 1 • Picture Capture indicator. • Video Record in...

Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is set to Video Record . 1. Slide to . 2. Frame the subject in the Image Display. 3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure focus and exposure. The focus brackets in the Image Displayturn solid green when focus is locked (se...

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 and Video Record menus The Picture Capture and Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture. The Picture Capture Menu displays only those features available for taking pictures while the V...

Image Quality ( only)—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater the number, the higher the resolution. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, evenwhen you turn off the camera. • 8MP Best —For enlarging or printing images greater than 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in). • Normal (8MP) ...

software” on page 6 ), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer. 1. While in the Picture Capture Menu , use to highlight Shooting Mode , then press . 2. In the Shooting Mode menu, use to highlight either Panorama (left to right) or Panorama (right to left), p...

Using the Burst setting Burst allows you to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible when you press and hold the Shutter button all the way down. 1. While in the Picture Capture Menu , use to highlight Burst , press , highlight On , press , then press repeatedly until you return to Picture C...

4 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here. For information about enhancing images, see “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 22 . 1. Slide to . 2. Use to scroll through your images and video clips. Press to view video clip...

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...

Using the Playback Menu 1. While in Playback , press . 2. Use to highlight an option. 3. Use to select an image or video clip, press , and follow any on-camera instructions. NOTE: To hear audio associated with video clips, transfer them to your computer (see “Transferring and printing images” on pag...

Tagging images as Favorites Tagging an image as a Favorite allows you to quickly select the group of images tagged as Favorites for printing or viewing as a group. 1. While in Playback , use to scroll to an image, then press . 2. Use to highlight Favorites , press , then press again to tag the displ...

5 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 1. While in Playback , use to scroll to an image, then press . 2. Use to highlight Design Gallery , then press . 3. Use to highlight an option, then press and follow any on-camera instructions. A...

6 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...

7 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 29 ), to buy prints online (see “Buying prints online” on page 30 ), or to send to custom destinations (see “Sharing images” on page 31 ...

individual images, all images, or groups of images tagged as Favorites (see “Tagging images as Favorites” on page 21 ). 1. While in the Photosmart Express Menu , use to highlight Print , then press . 2. In the Print menu, highlight an option, then press . • This Image —Marks the image currently disp...

4. When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints, press repeatedly until you return to Playback . 5. To buy prints of the images you selected, see “Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software” on page 25 . Sharing images You can customize the Share menu to include e-mail addr...

8 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 , Video Record , and Playback menus. 1. While in the Picture Capture , Video Record , or Playback menu, use to highlight Camera Set...

9 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on:• Resetting the camera (see “Resetting the camera” on page 34 ) • Possible problems and solutions (see “Problems and solutions” on page 34 ) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera. 1. Tur...

The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer imagesfrom my camera. Having a large number of files stored on an optional memory card affects the amount oftime it takes for the HP Photosmart Software to start transferring images. Transfer allimages stored on the memory c...

10 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 accessor...

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...

• Do not pierce batteries or subject them to strong impacts or shocks. • Do not solder directly onto batteries. • Do not allow batteries to get wet. • Do not disassemble or modify batteries. • Immediately discontinue use of a battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, thebattery emit...

The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries performin different types of use scenarios: Type of Use Alkaline PhotoLithium NiMH Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month Poor Fair Good Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures perm...

B Specifications Resolution Pictures:• 7.7MP (3200 by 2400) effective pixel count • 8MP (3264 by 2448) 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 tra...

Index A Action mode 14Adaptive Lighting 14, 17adding borders 23AE Metering 15apply artistic effects 22arrow buttons 3artistic effects 22assistance 40Auto mode 14 B Back button 3batteries conserving 41install 4performance 42top points about use 41 battery door 4Beach mode 14borders 23Burst setting 15...