HP Photosmart M627 - Manual

Charge the batteries Charge the batteries using the charger that came with your camera.1. Plug the charger in to an electrical outlet, then insertrechargeable NiMH batteries into the charger as shown. 2. The charger's indicator light blinks when the batteries arecharging, then turns on solid when ch...

Set the region Along with the Language setting, the Region setting determines the default date format and the format of thevideo signal for displaying camera images on atelevision when connected through an optionalHP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base(see Using the Setup Menu on page 31 )...

Note Once you install a memory card, all new images and video clips are stored on the card, rather than in internal memory. To use internal memory and viewimages stored there, remove the memory card. To transfer images from internalmemory to an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card under Usi...

About the HP Photosmart Software The CD that came with your camera contains the following versions of HP PhotosmartSoftware: ● HP Photosmart Premier Software (for Windows XP and x64 systems with at least128 MB of RAM). This version of the software includes some extra features that letyou:– Process i...

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 Shooting mode indicator. 2 Battery lev...

Recording video clips 1. Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in Live View . 2. Frame the subject. 3. Press and release the Video button. 4. To stop recording video, press and release the Video button again. Instant Review After you have ...

exposure, a shaking hand icon ( ) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it maybe blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Tryone of the following: ● Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see Setting the flash on page 15 ). ● Set the camera ...

values and their recommended print sizes, see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 17 . 1. In Live View , press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level, then release the lever. 2. Press and hold until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If youzoom in ...

To select a shooting mode, press while in Live View , use to highlight a shooting mode, then press . Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode. Self-Timer —For capturing images or recording video after a 10-second delay (see Using ...

4. The next steps depend on whether you are taking a still picture or recording a videoclip.a. For still pictures, press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure. When the focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button all the way down. b. For video clips, press the Video butt...

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 Except Favorites —Deletes all images except those tagged as Favor...

4 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 the Design Gallery Menu tab. 3. Use to highlight an option, then press and follow the on-screen instructions. Re...

Applying artistic effects Tip If you plan to apply artistic effects or modify colors, do so before adding a border. Apply Artistic Effects allows you to create a copy of a selected image and apply creative effects to the copy. To apply artistic effects:1. Use to select Apply Artistic Effects , then ...

5 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...

Connecting to the computer 1. Turn off the camera, connect the camera and computer using the USB cable thatcame with your camera, then turn on the camera.– On Windows computers, the camera appears as a device in Explorer, allowingyou to copy images from the camera to the computer. – On Macintosh com...

6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express , you can tag images as Favorites (see Tagging images as Favorites on page 29 ), select still images in your camera to print automatically (see Selecting images for printing on page 29 ), or buy prints online (see Buying prints online on page ...

3. Use to display an image you want to mark for printing, then press to display the Print sub- menu. 4. Use to specify the number of copies to print (up to 99), then press . To deselect Print , select Print again, set the number of copies to 0 , then press . 5. To select additional images to mark fo...

8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: ● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32 ) ● Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 32 ) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera.1. Turn of...

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,purchase HP supplies andaccessorie...

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 overnight before u...

● 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 tofeel warm), changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way. ● In the event batteries leak and...

Charge location Averagecharge time Signals Charging complete: Camera's Battery Charging light turns on solid and the battery gauge changesto on the Image Display. In camera connected to theHP AC power adapterthrough an HP Photosmartdock 12–15 hours Charging: Dock's camera battery charging light blin...

B Specifications Resolution Still pictures: ● 7.0MP (3040 by 2288) effective pixel count ● 7.4MP (3152 by 2342) total pixel count Video clips (VGA):640 by 480 total pixel count, 22 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...

● This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-brandedSecure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. ● The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memorydepends on the Image Quality settings (see Memory capacity on page 43 ). Compression format ● JPEG (EXIF) for still images ● EXIF 2...

Image quality The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be storedin internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 17 ). 7MP Best 2 images (2.7MB each) Normal (7MP) 5 ...

Index A AC power adapter 6Action mode 16adding borders 23apply artistic effects 23arrow buttons 5artistic effects 23assistance 36audio clips 11, 24Auto mode 16 B batteries charge 7conserving 38install 7performance 40shots per 39top points about use 38 battery charger 7, 43battery door 6Beach and Sno...