HP R830/R840 - Manual

Camera front and bottom 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 1 1 Microphone. 2 Flash. 3 Self-Timer/Focus Assist light—See “Using the Self-Timer settings” on page 20 . 4 Lens. 5 Lens cover/Power switch—Turns the camera on and off and protects the lens while thecamera is off. 6 Dock connector. 7 Tripod mount. 8 Battery/Memo...

Install the battery 1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by slidingthe door latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory Card door. 2. Insert the battery in the larger slot, pushing thebattery in until the latch catches. 3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door. To remove the battery, move the battery latc...

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 38 ). Set the region Along with the language setting, the region settingdetermines the default date format and the format ofthe vid...

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 theBattery/Memory Card door. 2. Insert the optional memory cardin the smaller slot as shown.Make sure the mem...

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...

Optimizing exposure When you are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure.If the camera determines the scene will require a very long exposure, a shaking handicon ( ) appears. The camera will take the picture, but...

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 ...

To select a shooting mode, press Mode while in Picture Capture , use to highlight a shooting mode, then press . To exit without changing the shooting mode, press . Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode. Close-up —Use when takin...

NOTE: Some options are not available in certain shooting modes or with other settings. Using the Self-Timer settings The Self-Timer allows you to take one or two pictures or one video clip after a 10- second delay. 1. While in the Picture Capture or Video Record menu, use to highlight Self-Timer , t...

Adaptive Lighting This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture,preserving gentle contrasts while reducing harsh contrasts. When used with a flash, Adaptive Lighting can brighten areas that a flash wouldn’t reach. Adaptive Lighting is useful in situations like the...

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 Playback Menu” on page 24 and “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 27 . Using Playback 1. Slide to . 2. Use to scroll throu...

9 3 Number of copies to print (see “Marking images for printing” on page 35 ). 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 tagg...

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. 4. Press repeatedly to return to Playback . Design Gallery... —Allows you to enhance images by editing, cropping, adding borde...

Defining tags in Windows The HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera includes a feature that allowsyou to define custom tags on your computer, then transfer the tags to your camera.To define tags: 1. In the Tag menu, select Tag Menu Setup... . 2. Connect your camera to your computer (see “...

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. 4...

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. While in the Design Gallery Menu , use to select Apply Artistic Effects , then press . 2. Use to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image. •...

• Circle —Adds a circular matte border with beveled edges. • Rectangle —Adds a rectangular matte border with sharp corners. • Rounded Rectangle —Uses a rectangle with soft corners for the matte border. • Square —Adds a square matte border with beveled edges. 3. Press to select the border and display...

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...

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 drivelabeled with your camera model number and copy the images manually. For moreinformation about how to copy files, visit Mac help. Using a me...

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 35 ), to buy prints online (see “Buying prints online” on page 36 ), or to send to custom destinations (see “Sharing images” on page 36 ...

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 39 ). • Possible problems and solutions (see “Problems and solutions” on page 39 ). Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera. 1. T...

Camera error messages Should you receive one of the following error messages when using your camera, youcan look up details about the message by visiting www.hp.com and searching on the specific code. NOTE: Codes beginning with R840 apply to HP Photosmart R840 series cameras. Codes beginning with R8...

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 To optimize your digital photography experience, periodically check the websites listedbelow for updates to your camera...

A Managing batteries Your camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery (L1812A/L1812B). Top points about batteries Always insert the battery in the camera correctly (see “Install the battery” on page 6 ). If the battery is inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but t...

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. • Immediately discontinue use of the 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 an...

The following table shows the average recharge time for a fully discharged battery, based onrecharge location. Charge location Averagecharge time Signals In camera connected to ACpower via the poweradapter 2–3 hours Charging: Camera's battery charging light blinks and the animated battery icon is di...

B Specifications Resolution Pictures, R840 series • 8.15MP (3298 by 2472) effective pixel count • 8.29MP (3336 by 2484) total pixel count Pictures, R830 series: • 7.24MP (3112 by 2328) effective pixel count • 7.4MP (3164 by 2342) total pixel count Video clips:• VGA• 640 by 480 total pixel count • Be...

Image Display 7.57 cm (2.98 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight; 230,400 pixels(960 by 240) total pixel count Storage • 32MB internal flash memory, not all of which is available for storingimages and video clips (see “Memory capacity” on page 53 ). • Slot for memory card. • This camera supports st...

Image quality To locate the approximate number and average size of pictures that can be stored in internal memorywhen the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under “Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 17 ), go to www.hp.com/support , select your...

Index A Action mode 16Adaptive Lighting 18, 21adding borders 29AE Metering 19apply artistic effects 27arrow buttons 4artistic effects 27assistance 46Auto mode 16 B Back button 4battery charge 6conserving 48door 5install 6shots per 49top points about use 48 Beach mode 16blinking lights on camera 4bor...