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HP R927 User's Manual

1. Selecting individual images for printing 1 2 3 Turn on the camera then press t Use Aw to highlight amp Print Use 4 to display an image you want to mark for printing then press ox to display the Print sub z Menu i up to 99 then press ox To deselect Print select Print again set the number of copies to 0 then i a Menu 41 of 30 gt pIess oka e m to select number of copies Press OK to To select additional images to mark for printing exit use 4 to display an image press o and repeat Step 4 To exit the Photosmart Express Menu press O O Connect the camera to a PictBridge certified printer via the dock The images you selected are automatically printed b menu A a Use to specify the number of copies to print 1 v HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 39 Chapter 6 Sending all images to a printer or online destinations 1 2 3 o R Turn on the camera then press t Use Aw to highlight 4B Share All Images then press c Use Aw to highlight the destination to which you want to send all the images then press Sx a If you selected Print the Print All Images sub menu appears Use A to specify the number of copies to print then press sx To deselect Print select Print again in the Share All Images sub menu set the number of copies to 0 then press b If you selected any other destination a v appears over that dest
2. White Balance 22 25 Z zoom 15 16 54 Zoom lever 5
3. 38 39 40 pictures 11 23 Playback 26 Playback Menu 27 Portrait mode 17 power indicators 51 light 5 ON OFF button 5 usage 55 preview Panorama 29 printimages 36 38 prints buy online 40 problems and solutions 43 product support 48 R range focus settings 14 record audio clips 30 video clips 12 red eye removal 17 21 redeye removal 33 Region 8 remaining pictures count 11 removing red eyes 21 33 resetcamera 43 58 Reset Settings 42 resolution 54 reviewing images 26 S safety precautions for batteries 50 52 Saturation 23 Saved Settings My Mode 20 selecting images for destinations 39 40 Self Timer light 6 setting 21 23 sending individual images 39 set date andtime 8 setting up destinations 38 settings reset 42 Setup Menu 41 Share button 5 share pictures 38 Sharpness 23 shooting mode 17 Shutter button 5 12 Shutter Priority mode 18 shutter speed 18 19 54 slideshow 29 Snow mode 18 software install 9 solving problems 43 sounds of camera 41 Sounds Volume 41 space remaining in memory 11 specifications 54 Stitch Panorama 29 storage 55 Sunset mode 18 support process 48 T Theatre mode 17 Thumbnails 27 Thumbnails control 5 Time amp Date 8 41 transfer images 35 troubleshooting 43 turn on off power 7 TV Configuration 42 U USB configuration 36 41 V Video button 5 video clips 12 22 56 Video Quality 22 56 View Slideshow 29 viewing thumbnails 27 Ww websites 48 weight 55
4. Animated battery filling up Camera is operating on AC power and is charging the battery j Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC power d Note Ifthe camera is without a battery for a prolonged period the clock may be reset and EA you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera Number of shots per battery type The following table shows the minimum maximum and average number of shots that may be obtained using the rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium lon battery Number of Shots Minimum Maximum Average CIPA 110 200 165 200 HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 51 Appendix A For Minimum Maximum and Average numbers four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions In addition e The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View 30 seconds per picture Playback 15 seconds per picture and Flash On Optical zoom both directions is used on 75 of the shots e The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View 10 seconds per picture and Playback 4 seconds per picture Flash and optical zoom both directions are used on 25 of the shots e The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used for 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture Flash and optical zoom both directions are used on 50 of the shots e The CIPA number
5. Controls how sharp the fine detail is in your images e Low For taking portrait pictures with softer more natural edges e Medium Default For edges with normal sharpness e High For images with crisp edges 9 Contrast Controls amount of contrast between light and dark colors e Low Dark and light colors in the image are less distinct and highlights and shadows have more detail e Medium Default Images have normal contrast e High Dark and light colors in the image are more distinct and highlights and shadows have less detail EF Date amp Time Imprint lmprints date in lower left corner of image ERH p e Off Default No date or time imprinted on the image e Date Only Date permanently imprinted e Date amp Time Date and time permanently imprinted E Note Some Capture Menu options are not available in certain shooting modes or in combination with other Capture Menu options In addition some do not apply when recording video clips Using the Self Timer settings The Self Timer allows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing the Shutter or amp Video button 1 wn Menu While in Live View press ox to display the Capture Menu use A to highlight 9 Self Timer press sc use aw to select On for one shot or On 2 Shots press 5c then press I E For more details on selecting options in the Capture Menu see Using the Capture Men
6. While in Live View press 5c to display the Capture Menu use Aw to highlight Zij Burst press x use Aw to select On press 5 then press 3 3 For more details on selecting options in the Capture Menu see Using the Capture Menu on page 20 2 Frame the subject then press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure Then press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it The camera takes pictures as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory The Image Display remains off during the burst capture After the burst images have been taken each image appears one at a time in Instant Review see nstant Review on page 12 You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review To delete individual images see Deleting images on page 28 To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting see Recording audio on page 30 The Burst setting remains in effect until itis changed again or until it resets to the default Off setting when you turn off the camera Exposure Compensation You can use Exposure Compensation to override the camera s automatic exposure setting Exposure Compensation is useful in scenes that contain many light objects like a white object against a light background or many dark objects like a black object against a dark background Such scenes could turn out gray without the use of Exposure Compensation For a scene with many light o
7. camera packaging HP Photosmart Essential is installed see About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9 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 screen instructions If the installation screen does not appear click Start click Run type D Setup exe where D is the letter of your CD drive then click OK 3 When the software has finished installing re enable virus protection software Macintosh 1 Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive 2 Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop 3 Double click the installer icon then follow the on screen instructions HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 9 Chapter 1 About the HP Photosmart Software The CD that came with your camera contains the following versions of HP Photosmart Software e HP Photosmart Premier Software for Windows XP and XP x64 systems with at least 128 MB of RAM This version of the software includes some extra features that let you Use the Share feature to e mail images to addresses you specify create online albums and automatically print selected images when you connect your camera to your computer See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 38 Automatically stitch panoramas while transferring them to your computer Print panoramas HP Photosmart Essential Software for Windows 98 98SE Me and 2000 systems and for Win
8. Menu Press 3 3 to exit without saving and return to the Crop sub menu 34 5 Transferring and printing images You can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera However the HP Photosmart Software has several features for transferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transfer process Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software see nstall the software on page 9 use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer Depending on the HP Photosmart Software version you installed see About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9 you can also use this method to transfer stitch and print panoramas 1 If you have selected images for sharing or printing see Selecting individual images for printing on page 39 verify that the computer is connected to a printer and or the Internet 2 Connect the dock and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera 3 Place the camera in the dock 4 Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on the computer screen to transfer the images For more information see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software e You cannot use the Share features or Buy Prints Online on the camera s Photosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosma
9. copy the images manually For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help Using a memory card reader You can put your camera s optional memory card into a separately purchased memory card reader Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have built in memory card slots which act as a memory card reader For Windows computers 1 Insert your camera s memory card into the memory card reader or into your computer s memory card slot 2 Right click My Computer on your desktop then select Explore 3 Expand the removable drive folder expand the DCIM folder then click on the folder for your camera 4 Select and copy all the images to a folder on your computer 5 After verifying thatthe images were successfully transferred return the memory card to your camera For Macintosh computers 1 Insert your camera s memory card into the memory card reader or into your computer s memory card slot 2 Either the HP Photosmart Software Image Capture or iPhoto starts automatically and guides you through the process of transferring images If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually look on the desktop for the disk drive icon for the memory card then copy the images to your local hard drive For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help Printing images from the camera 36 You can connect the camera using the dock to any PictBridge certified lat printer to print
10. focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene has low contrast For the Normal Focus range If the camera is set to Normal Focus see Using the focus range settings on page 14 and cannot focus it will still take the picture Try releasing the Shutter button reframing and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again If the focus brackets are still red e fthe scene has low contrast use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or crisp edges e Ifthe subject is too close less than 500 mm or 20 in move farther away from the subject or use the amp Macro or j Auto Macro focus range see Using the focus range settings on page 14 e Use MF Manual Focus see Using Manual Focus on page 15 For the Macro focus range If the camera is set to amp Macro and cannot focus the camera will not take the picture Try one of the following e Move within the amp Macro range or set the camera to Auto Macro or AF Normal Focus see Using the focus range settings on page 14 e In low contrast scenes use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 e Use MF Manual Focus see Using Manual Focus on page 15 Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture to capture action shots more quickly by pre focusing in the area where the action will occur or to focus in low light or low contrast situations HP
11. for two months or longer recharge it The Lithium lon battery will not charge e Try charging it again after it has drained awhile e Use only the approved HP AC power adapter e f charging the battery in the HP quick recharger or the spare battery charging bay of an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work replace the battery The camera does not turn on when I connect to AC power then disconnect then reconnect e Inserta battery into the camera e Resetthe camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 e The AC power adapter could be malfunctioning Try connecting to a different compatible AC power adapter e Try plugging the AC power adapter into a different electrical outlet The camera does not respond when press a button e Turn on the camera e Mostofthe camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer through the dock Replace or recharge the battery Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 Check to see if the memory card is defective If so replace the memory card Format the internal memory and or the memory card see nstall and format an optional memory card on page 8 The camera does not take a picture when press the Shutter button e Press the Shutter button all the way down e The memory card or internal memory may be full Transfer images from the camera to your computer then format the internal memory or the memory card see Install and format an optional m
12. is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association Recharging the Lithium lon battery You can recharge the HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery when the camera is in the dock using the AC adapter or with the optional quick recharger You can also charge the battery in an optional HP Photosmart dock that has a battery bay The following table shows the average recharge time for a fully discharged battery based on recharge location Charge location Average Signals charge time In camera connected to the 2 3 hours Charging Camera s battery charging light blinks HP AC power adapter and the animated battery icon is displayed through the dock Charging complete Camera s battery charging light turns on solid and the battery gauge changes to FEE E on the Image Display In camera connected to the 2 3 hours Charging Dock s camera battery charging light HP AC power adapter blinks through an HP Photosmart Charging complete Dock s camera battery dock charging light turns on solid In battery bay of the HP 2 3 hours Charging Dock s battery bay light blinks Photosmart 6221 Premium Charging complete Dock s battery bay light Camera Dock turns on solid In an HP Photosmart R 1 hour Charging Quick recharger light is yellow Series quick recharger Charging complete Quick recharger light is green Safety precautions for recharging batteries You can recharge a Lit
13. panoramic sequence of images to your computer see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 35 Scroll to one of the images in a panoramic sequence Use Aw to select Stitch Panorama then press 5x to view a preview of the stitched image HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 29 Chapter 3 You can use to magnify the stitched panorama and aw 4 to pan around the image and examine the stitching 3 Press Gt to save the stitched panoramic image press 03 3 to cancel panorama stitching When you stitch a panorama individual images in the panoramic sequence are retained Recording audio 30 Record Audio allows you to record an audio clip and attach it to an existing image or panoramic sequence 1 Select 9 Record Audio to immediately start recording 2 To stop recording and attach the audio clip to the displayed image press a T d Note You can attach audio clips to individual images in a panoramic sequence EA When you stitch the panoramic sequence on camera or on computer no audio is attached to the stitched image You can however add audio to a stitched panorama as previously described If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it the Record Audio sub menu displays instead when you select 9 Record Audio e Keep Current Clip Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu e Record New Clip Records a new audio clip replacing the previous
14. settings to their factory defaults Any images or video clips stored in memory are retained Problems and solutions Use this information to find solutions to common issues you may have using your camera The camera does not turn on e Install a new or recharged battery ensuring that the battery is inserted correctly see Install the battery on page 7 and that you are using a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1812A L1812B e Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera through the dock and is plugged into a working electrical outlet Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is not damaged or defective e Resetthe camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 e Ensure that the memory card is the proper type see Sforage on page 55 If so remove the memory card and turn on the camera if the camera turns on format the memory card see nstall and format an optional memory card on page 8 If the camera still does not turn on format the memory card using a memory card reader or replace the memory card The battery gauge goes up and down frequently See Power indicators on page 51 HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 43 Chapter 8 44 have to recharge the Lithium lon battery frequently e See Extending battery life on page 50 e A battery that is new or has not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity e fyou have not used the battery
15. still images and frames saved from a video clip see Saving frames from video clips on page 27 For information about printing PictBridge panoramas directly to a printer see Printing panoramas from the camera on page 37 1 Check that the printer is turned on there is paper in the printer and there are no printer error messages 2 Verify that the camera s USB Configuration is set to Digital Camera see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 41 3 Connect the dock and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera 4 Place the camera in the dock and turn on the camera 5 When the camera is connected to the printer the Print Setup Menu displays on the camera Tochange the set of images you want to print press O O then follow the on screen instructions Tochange other settings use Aw on the camera to select a menu option then use 4 gt on the camera to change the setting 6 Press X to begin printing 33 99 Note If you connect the camera to a non HP printer and encounter problems EA with printing contact your printer manufacturer HP does not provide customer support for non HP printers Printing panoramas from the camera You can print panoramas stitched on the camera see Stitching panoramas on page 29 directly to PictBridge certified HP printers capable of printing panoramas on 10 x 30 cm 4 x 12 in paper You can also print portions of still images as panoramas 1 Foll
16. the Image Display Magnifying images This feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image 1 e While in Playback press amp same as Zoom In on the Zoom lever The currently displayed image is magnified 2x Use aw and 4 to pan around the magnified image Use amp and 44 to change the magnification Press Sc to return to Playback Using the Playback Menu 1 2 3 Menu While in Playback press ox Use Aw to highlight an option Use 4 to select an image or video clip press 5 and follow the on screen instructions Press t O to exit the Playback Menu Delete See Deleting images on page 28 Image Advice Analyzes image for focus exposure and so forth Image Info See Viewing image information on page 28 iO a View Slideshow See Viewing slideshows on page 29 HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 27 Chapter 3 continued xa Stitch Panorama See Stitching panoramas on page 29 Q Record Audio See Recording audio on page 30 Move Images to Card Moves images from internal memory to memory card Available only if there are images in internal memory and a memory card is inserted To move images select this option and follow the on screen prompts Deleting images To delete an image using the Delete option on the Playback Menu 1 While in Playback use 4 to scroll to the image you w
17. 2 focus lock 13 Manual Focus 15 optimizing 13 settings 14 54 Focus Assist light 41 Focus button 5 format memory card 8 G getting assistance 48 H HP Photosmart Express 38 40 HP Photosmart Software 9 10 l Image Display 6 Image Info 28 HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera Image Quality 21 56 images Contrast 23 Date amp Time Imprint 23 deleting 28 Image Quality 21 56 magnifying 27 number remaining 11 Panorama mode 18 per battery 51 sending 39 40 Sharpness 23 shooting modes 17 transfer to computer 35 White Balance 22 Infinity focus 15 install memory card 8 install software 9 Instant Review 12 19 24 41 interfaces 55 internal memory 11 56 ISO Speed 22 25 L Landscape mode 17 Language 8 42 LEDs 5 6 lights on camera 5 6 Lithium lon battery 50 52 Live View Playback button 5 M Macro focus 13 15 Magnify control 5 magnifying images 27 Manual focus 15 Manual mode 18 19 memory capacity 56 card 11 card door 6 memory card 8 55 Menu OK button 5 menus Capture 20 Design Gallery 31 Photosmart Express 38 Playback 27 57 Setup 41 microphone 6 modifying colors 32 Move Images to Card 28 My Mode 18 19 20 N Night Portrait mode 17 Night Scenery mode 17 Normal Focus 13 15 number of pictures remaining 11 stillimages 56 Oo on off 7 ON OFF button 5 online destinations 38 print buying 40 optical zoom 15 P Panorama mode 17 18 29 parts of camera 5 6 Photosmart Express Menu 38
18. 80 total pixel count QVGA 320 by 240 total pixel count e VGA yc Default 24 frames sec e VGA 24 frames sec QVGA 24 frames sec Sensor Diagonal 9 1 mm 1 1 8 type 4 3 format CCD Color depth 42 bit 14 bits by 3 colors 42 bit images are transformed into an optimized 24 bit image and stored in the JPEG format This transformation results in no discernible change to color or detail in the stored image and allows the image to be read by computers Lens Focal length e Wide 7 78 mm e Telephoto 22 06 mm e 35mm equivalent 35 mm to 105 mm F number e Wide f 2 8 to f 7 8 e Telephoto f 5 to f 8 5 Viewfinder None Zoom e 3xoptical zoom with 10 positions between wide and telephoto e 8xdigital zoom Focus Focus settings Normal Focus Default Macro Auto Macro Infinity Manual Focus Normal Focus Default e Wide 500 mm 19 7 in to infinity e Telephoto 600 mm 23 6 in to infinity Macro Wide 120 mm to 1 m 4 7 in to 39 4 in Auto Macro Automatically shifts into Macro when the subject is too close in Normal focus Infinity Focus is fixed at infinity Manual Focus is user adjustable Shutter speed 1 2000 to 16 seconds Built in flash Yes 6 second typical recharge time 8 second maximum recharge time at power on 54 continued Flash working range e Zoom Position Wide Maximum with ISO Speed set to Auto ISO 4 75 m 15 6 ft e Zoom Position Telephoto Maximum with ISO Speed set to Au
19. Camera dock connector 2 USB connector 3 Power adapter connector Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips Install the battery 1 Open the Battery Memory card door by sliding the door latch as indicated on the Battery Memory card door 2 Insert the battery in the larger slot pushing the battery in until the latch catches 3 Close the Battery Memory card door A Note Turn the camera off before removing EA the battery Fully charge the battery before using it the first time see Charge the battery on page 7 Charge the battery You can charge a battery in the camera using an optional AC power adapter or in the extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart camera dock 1 Connect the AC power adapter to the dock then plug it into an electrical outlet 2 Putthe camera in the dock The camera s blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is charging if you are charging in an optional HP Photosmart Premium dock the dock s Battery Charging light blinks The battery is fully charged when the Battery Charging light turns on solid approximately 2 3 hours 33950 Note You can also charge the battery using an EA optional HP Photosmart quick recharger Turn on the camera To turn on the camera press the ON OFF button HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 7 Chapter 1 Choose the language Use aw 4
20. E EP tds 43 Resetting the camera sssssssssssssssssseseesee eene ener nn inneren tenen enne 43 Problems and solutiorns 1 stre tere tenet e Lesern d nenne Enna HER ondes 43 Product 10 ole je 48 Helpful Websltes n1 ito t eid eo ox o UR Dt ob ac 48 Getting assistance needle cede dea Ua Tee gd Re de T BUR E e aeui 48 Managing batteries sssssssssssssseseseseeneren ener enne ennt 50 Top points about batteries mene 50 Extending battery life cating th eret e esce ce eset idee dedo 50 Safety precautions for using batteries 50 PowerhndiCalors onc oe e Ett RC e E Rete eet 51 Number of shots per battery type ssssssssssssssssseenereneneeerener enne 51 Recharging the Lithium lon battery sssssssssssseeeeeeeerene enne 52 Safety precautions for recharging batteries sssssssssssssssss 52 Specifications oue eee hacia E Editi be ee 54 Memory capacity 2 2 2 atus i oU eei cp deep ced quise io ce vea donde pde ae 56 Image quallty 3 artc ehe tioni 56 Video quality asoka e eein panoa nee a A E E 56 4 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with the camera controls set up your digital camera for use and begin taking pictures Camera top and back ns 1u ls e loots C 23 4 567 8 9 E ee 10 Speaker 2 5 Flash butto
21. HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera User Guide Legal and notice information Copyright 2006 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SB SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor Contents 1 Gettingsstart d roo Ie eee 5 Camera top and back 1m ea HH c ni eaten eta eds 5 Camera front and bottom asierea a enn ener nennen 6 Camera dock and S rti trirta eiai eene nennen 6 Before taking pictures ssssssssssssssessssseeseeetn nennen enne steer 7 Install the battery sssssssssssessseseeeseeeeee tenente nennen sensn nennen 7 Charge the ballem e r r a aa re a esee nennen nentes entere nr testen 7 a aa ere E TE 7 Choose the language oi centeno eed nde Pee N e 8 Set the r glon aede e Rue eem 8 Setthe date and time seen tone den d de d oet ade 8 Install and format an optional memory card sene 8 Install the software 1i eee ero eedlub eod editus 9 Using Your Camera cue teen rote
22. HP Photosmart Software on page 9 you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer 1 While in Live View press use aw to select either Panorama left to right or Panorama right to left then press c 2 Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence 3 Position the camera to take the second picture Use the transparent overlay of the first image superimposed on one third of the Live View screen to align your second picture with the first 4 Press the Shutter button to take the second picture 5 Continue adding more pictures to the panorama Menu or press ox to end the panoramic sequence During Instant Review see nstant Review on page 12 each image in the panoramic sequence is displayed When the last image is displayed you can stitch the sequence by pressing 4 then pressing ex when the stitched panorama appears You can also delete the panoramic sequence by pressing Menu v selecting Entire Panoramic Sequence then pressing ox 3359 Note To add audio to images taken in Panorama mode see Recording audio EA on page 30 Using Manual shooting mode Manual mode lets you specify both F number aperture and shutter speed Menu 1 While in Live View press use aY to highlight M then press or 2 Frame the subject for your picture 3 Use 4b to switch between F number and shutter speed 4 Use Aw to a
23. Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 13 Chapter 2 1 Frame the subject for your picture within the focus brackets In low light or low contrast situations frame a brighter or higher contrast object 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down 3 Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re frame 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture Optimizing exposure When you 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 hand icon appears The camera will take the picture but it may be blurry because itis difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required Try one of the following e Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On see Setting the flash on page 16 e Setthe camera on a tripod or stable surface e Turn on more light Other recommendations If an image does not appear to be in proper focus or exposure when you review it in Playback use Image Advice see Image Advice under Using the Playback Menu on page 27 to help you determine how to correct the problem for similar images in the future If you can retake an image you can follow the suggestions in Image Advice to improve the image you capture Because focus and exposure are crucial to good images you might find these other topics useful e Topics on blurry dark light or grainy images in Trouble
24. a cool location Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to each other with any metal object Do not carry or store the battery with metal objects Do not drop the battery into a change filled pocket Do not pierce the battery or subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not allow the battery to get wet Do not disassemble or modify the battery e Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels excessively hot note that it is normal for the battery to feel warm changes color or shape or appears abnormal in any other way e Inthe event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one s eye do not rub the eye Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye Power indicators The power indicators are most accurate after a few minutes of use The following table explains the meaning of these indicators Icon Description Battery has more than 70 percent energy remaining Battery has 30 to 70 percent energy remaining Battery has 10 to 30 percent energy remaining Battery level is low Live View is disabled but you can still review images in Playback and use the menus WIPE Blinking Battery is depleted Camera will power down v Camera is operating on AC power
25. and preview the effect it has on the image Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes Black amp White Converts color images to black and white Sepia Converts image to a brownish tone to look old fashioned B amp W Tints Applies color tones on a black and white version of an image Color Tints Adds an extra color layer to create a mood or feeling Press Sc to select the color scheme and display the creative sub menu Follow the on screen instructions to adjust the color Press Gt to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to the Design Gallery Menu Press O to exit without saving and return to the Modify Color sub menu Adding borders 32 Tip If you need to crop an image see Cropping images on page 33 do so Ld W before adding borders or applying artistic effects LZ Add Borders allows you to add a predefined border to the displayed image To add a border 1 2 Use vw to select LZ Add Borders then press e Use A to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery menu without saving changes Soft Edge Applies a soft vignetted frame to the image nset Border lmage extends beyond the inset frame Torn Edge Creates random tears for an uneven border effect Burn Edge Applies a border with darkened areas that appear burned Spatter Cre
26. ant to delete then press st to display the Playback Menu 2 Press w to highlight t Delete then press Sx 3 Use A to select an option then press az A Cancel Returns to Playback without deleting the displayed image This Image Deletes the image or video clip Entire Panoramic Sequence lf the current image is part of a panoramic sequence deletes all images in the panoramic sequence All Images in Memory on Card Deletes all stored images and video clips Format Memory Card Deletes all stored files then formats the internal memory or memory card Tip To delete a displayed image while in Playback press w select an option Menu I ni then press or Viewing image information The Image Info screen shows the settings used when capturing the currently displayed image or video clip Image Info SFRS CANRO 150100 1M4051KB MF 3 15 200610 34 am band 4 0 3 8MP Wx x da t mmi fm ba 0 1514 41 of 30 gt 1 Shutter speed and F number aperture 2 ISO Speed 28 continued 3 Non default shooting mode see Using the shooting modes on page 17 Flash see Setting the flash on page 16 and Focus setting see Using the focus range settings on page 14 4 All non default Capture Menu settings except Self Timer and Burst o9 Histogram displaying left to right the distribution of dark mid range and light pixels i
27. ates an edge that appears to dissolve into the paper like spray Oval Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges 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 Menu Press ox to select the border and display the creative sub menu Follow the on screen instructions to adjust the border 4 Press S to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the Design Gallery Menu Press O to exit without saving and return to the Add Borders sub menu Removing red eyes When you select e Remove Red Eyes the camera processes the current still image to remove red eyes from the subjects 3350 Note To prevent red eyes in images see Red Eye under Setting the flash EA on page 16 The red eye removal process takes a few seconds after which the image displays with green boxes around corrected areas along with the Remove Red Eyes submenu e Save Changes Default Overwrites the original image and returns to the Design Gallery Menu e View Changes Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas e Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving the red eye changes To undo redeye removal select Undo Redeye Removal from the D
28. audio clip e Delete Clip Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu 4 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images Menu 1 While in Playback use 4 to scroll to an image then press o 2 Use 4b to highlight the amp Design Gallery Menu tab Menu 3 Use Aw to highlight an option then press ox and follow the on screen instructions Apply Artistic Effects See Applying artistic effects on page 31 Modify Color See Modifying colors on page 32 Add Borders See Adding borders on page 32 Remove Red Eyes See Removing red eyes on page 33 Get e Rotate Rotates the displayed image Use 4 to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise in 90 degree increments Press 5x to save the image in the new orientation H Crop See Cropping images on page 33 Applying artistic effects sil ne s Tip If you need to crop an image see Cropping images on page 33 do so before applying artistic effects or adding borders l 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 lz Apply Artistic Effects then press Se 2 Use A to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes Ink Dots Sim
29. ber of seconds of video clips that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different Video Quality settings see Video Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 Normal VGA XX 35 seconds Default 24 frames sec VGA 24 frames sec 69 seconds QVGA 24 frames sec 56 134 seconds Index A Action mode 17 Adaptive Lighting 21 24 adding borders 32 AE Metering 22 Aperture Priority mode 18 apply artistic effects 31 arrow buttons 5 artistic effects 31 assistance 48 audio clips 11 30 Auto Focus Area 22 Auto Macro setting 15 Auto mode 17 B battery charge 7 conserving 50 door 6 install 7 shots per 51 top points about use 50 Beach mode 17 blinking lights on camera 5 6 borders 32 Bracketing 21 Burst setting 22 24 C camera dimensions 55 parts 5 6 reset 43 specifications 54 turn on off 7 weight 55 Capture Menu 20 color depth 54 color of images 21 23 colors 32 compression format 55 computer connect to 35 36 Contrast 23 D Date amp Time 8 41 Date amp Time Imprint 23 deleting images 5 28 Design Gallery 31 digital zoom 16 41 dimensions 55 direct print 36 Display Brightness 41 Display Timeout 41 dock 6 Document mode 18 E e mail images 38 exposure 14 18 19 Exposure Compensation 21 24 F F number 54 flash red eye removal 16 17 21 working range 55 Flash button 5 focallength 54 focus auto focus 12 Auto Focus Area 22 brackets 1
30. bjects increase the Exposure Compensation to a positive number For a scene with many dark objects decrease the Exposure Compensation 1 Tip To see the effect varying Exposure Compensation settings might have on aTa a scene try the Exposure option in Bracketing see Bracketing under Using 7 the Capture Menu on page 20 Adaptive Lighting 24 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 these e Outdoor scenes with a mixture of sun and shade e Cloudy days when there is a lot of glare from the sky e Indoor scenes that use flash photography to soften or even out the effect of the flash e Backlit scenes where the subject is too far away for the flash to reach or is severely backlit for example in front of a window You can use Adaptive Lighting with or without flash but it is not recommended as a replacement for flash Unlike the flash Adaptive Lighting does not affect exposure settings so brightened areas may appear noisy or grainy and indoor or night images may be blurry if taken without a flash or a tripod 1 Tip To see the effect the Adaptive Lighting settings might have on a scene u use the Adaptive Lighting option in Bracketing see Bracketing under Using 7 A the Capture Menu on pa
31. cted destination See Sending all images to a printer or online destinations on page 40 ON Share Menu Setup Adds share destinations See Setting up online destinations in the camera on page 38 Setting up online destinations in the camera You can specify up to 34 destinations of your choice such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists in the Photosmart Express Menu 1 Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet 2 Turn on the camera then press t 38 Highlight Share Menu Setup then press 6 Connect the camera to your computer via the dock Follow the instructions in the Share dialog box to set up destinations in your camera Disconnect the camera from the computer then press 3 to verify that the new destinations are now in the camera Sending individual images to online destinations 1 2 3 Turn on the camera then press t Use Aw to highlight the first destination Use 4p to select a still image that you want to send Photosmart Express Menu then press ox to select it A V appears over the EE destination in the Photosmart Express Menu To deselect the destination press 5c again Use A to highlight the next destination then press Gc Repeat Step 3 to continue selecting images to send To exit the Photosmart Express Menu press O o Connect the camera to your computer via the dock The images are automatically sent to their destinations
32. djust the value of the selected option The arrow on the exposure meter indicates the amount of over or under exposure If the image will be over or under exposed more than three stops the F number and shutter speed turn red Adjust either the F number or shutter speed until these items turn white 5 f you want to change to a different shooting mode use 4p to select M then press a The Manual shooting mode settings remain in effect until they are changed again even when you turn off the camera Using My Mode My Mode is a customizable shooting mode that allows you to select save and reuse a group of preferred settings You can specify a shooting mode see Using the shooting modes on page 17 Capture Menu options see Using the Capture Menu on page 20 and which settings are saved in My Mode The settings in My Mode are independent from all other shooting mode settings and are saved when you turn off the camera HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 19 Chapter 2 Selecting and saving preferred settings in My Mode 1 While in Live View press 4 use av to av E HX ce highlight IMY My Mode then press ox twice to Y My Mode Capture Menu display the My Mode Capture Menu 2 Use Aw to highlight MY My Shooting Mode press Sc use Aw to select a shooting mode to use in My Mode then press amp to return to the My Mode Capture Menu 3 Use Aw to highlight another menu option press Oc use Aw to highlight a sett
33. dows XP systems with less than 128 MB of RAM This version does not have the extra features specified in HP Photosmart Premier Software e HP Photosmart Mac Software for Macintosh systems To learn more about the software features and how to use them see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software Using your camera Now that you ve completed setup you can take and review still images and video clips For information on taking still pictures and See Taking still pictures on page 11 capturing video clips and Recording video clips on page 12 For information on reviewing images and See Reviewing images and video clips video clips on the camera on page 26 For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 31 For information on transferring images See Transferring images with from your camera to a computer HP Photosmart Software on page 35 For information on printing images See Printing images from the camera on page 36 O Tip To switch between Live View and Playback press 6 0 Ld 10 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 3 8 until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display The Live View display looks like this AUTO Shooting mode indicator Memory card indicator spem Battery level indicator see Power indica
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35. een used for more than two months recharge it before using it again Fully recharge Lithium lon batteries every six months to a year to prolong their useful life The performance of Lithium lon batteries degrades over time especially if stored and used at high temperatures If battery life is unacceptably short replace the battery The performance of Lithium lon batteries will decrease as the temperature drops To improve battery performance keep the camera or batteries stored in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment Extending battery life To conserve battery power the Image Display turns off after 45 seconds by default Pressing any button wakes up the camera After five minutes of inactivity the camera turns off To further extend battery life Set Display Brightness to Low see Display Brightness under Using the Setup Menu on page 41 Change the Display Timeout value to a shorter interval see Display Timeout under Using the Setup Menu on page 41 Set your camera to Auto Flash see Auto Flash under Setting the flash on page 16 Use optical zoom sparingly If you are turning on the camera only to view images hold down O O while turning on the camera to start in Playback without extending the lens Connect the camera to the HP AC power adapter via the dock when you transfer or print Safety precautions for using batteries 50 Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery Always store charged batteries in
36. emory card on page 8 Or replace the card with a new one e The camera may be processing Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture The Image Display is not working e The Image Display may have timed out Press any camera button to wake up the camera e Replace or recharge the battery If the Image Display does not turn on remove the battery and connect to AC power via the dock If the Image Display still does not turn on reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 My image is blurry e Use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 e Usea tripod to hold the camera steady or improve lighting conditions e Set the camera to amp Macro tj Auto Macro Normal or CO Infinity focus and try taking the picture again see Using the focus range settings on page 14 e Set the flash to 44 Auto Flash or 4 Flash On and set the shooting mode to Action e Check Image Advice for specific tips see Image Advice under Using the Playback Menu on page 27 My image is too bright e Turn the flash off see Setting the flash on page 16 e Move back from the subject and use zoom e Adjust Exposure Compensation see Exposure Compensation under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 e Use Bracketing for exposure see Bracketing under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 Check Image Advice for specific tips see Image Advice under Using the Playback Menu on page 27 My
37. er 8 46 The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images See Storage on page 55 and Memory capacity on page 56 for tips about memory cards Video recording terminates abruptly The video is saved successfully but it is shorter than expected e Choose a lower resolution compression combination for the video see Video Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 e Replace your memory card with a faster card Look for cards marked High Performance Pro Ultra or High Speed Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back Reformat the card see nstall and format an optional memory card on page 8 The camera gets warm or even hot to the touch This is normal However if anything seems out of the ordinary turn off the camera remove it from the dock and allow the camera to cool Then examine the camera and the battery for signs of possible damage For best image quality turn off the camera when not using Always store the camera in a cool place My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer e Ensurethatthe USB cable is properly connected to the camera dock and computer e Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer e Turnthe camera off then on again If that does not fix the problem reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 e If the problem persists contact HP Support see Product support on page 48 cannot transfer i
38. er exposed more than 0 5 stops the F number and shutter speed turn red Adjust the F number until these items turn white To change to a different shooting mode press q until arrows surround the shooting mode then press a Tv Shutter Priority For specifying the shutter speed This mode lets you select the shutter speed using 4 while the camera selects the best F number If the image will be over or under exposed more than 0 5 stops the F number and shutter speed turn red Adjust shutter speed until these items turn white To change to a different shooting mode press 4 until arrows surround the shooting mode then press a M Manual For specifying both F number and shutter speed see Using Manual shooting mode on page 19 My Mode For a customizable shooting mode that lets you select save and then repeatedly use a group of preferred settings see Using My Mode on page 19 ET Note The shooting modes do not apply when you are recording video clips The shooting mode remains in effect until itis changed again or until you turn off the camera Using Panorama mode 18 Panorama mode allows you to take a sequence of 2 to 5 pictures that can be stitched together to capture a scene too wide to fit into a single picture To stitch your panoramic sequence together use Stitch Panorama on the camera see Stitching panoramas on page 29 Depending on the HP Photosmart Software version you installed see About the
39. esign Gallery Menu then press 339 Note Undo Redeye Removal only appears on the Design Gallery Menu if you EA are viewing an image on which you have already performed red eye removal Remove Red Eyes is only available for still images taken with a flash Cropping images H Crop allows you to crop the displayed image to the selected orientation then use the Zoom lever and aw 4 to ensure that the image content you want gets printed Tip Make sure you crop images as needed before adding borders or applying pn artistic effects Use w to select W Crop then press oe 2 Use Aw to select a crop orientation and preview the effect it has on the image Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes Landscape Default Horizontally crops the displayed image to a 3 2 aspect ratio one third wider than tall Portrait Vertically crops the displayed image to a 2 3 aspect ratio one third taller than wide A Help Provides extended help information for the Crop function Follow the on screen instructions to use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in the cropped image HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 33 Chapter 4 When you print the normal aspect ratios get cropped on the top and bottom landscape or on the sides portrait Cropping helps ensure that the content you want gets printed 3 Press x to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the Design Gallery
40. g for general purpose picture taking or to focus on a subject not in the center of the scene The camera searches for focus in each of five zones e Spot Use this setting when the camera keeps focusing on something other than your subject The camera focuses on a small area in the center of the scene AE Metering Specifies which region of a scene the camera uses to calculate the exposure e Average Useful when you want the entire scene to be used when calculating exposure e Center Weighted Default Useful when the subject of the picture is in the center of the scene Exposure is based more on the subject than its surroundings e Spot UsSseful in backlit scenes or when the subject is very dark or light compared to the rest of the scene For best results use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 with Spot ISO Speed Adjusts the camera s sensitivity to light For more information see SO speed on page 25 e Auto Default Camera selects the best ISO speed for scene e ISO 100 For best quality continued e ISO 200 For lower light conditions e ISO 400 For lower light conditions and or action when short shutter speeds are desired E Saturation Controls the saturation of colors in your pictures e Low Mutes colors to give a softer more natural look to the subject e Medium Default Leaves colors normally saturated e High Emphasizes more vivid colors 2 Sharpness
41. ge 20 White Balance Different lighting conditions cast different colors This setting allows the camera to compensate for this reproducing colors more accurately and ensuring that whites appear white in the final image You can also adjust the white balance to produce creative effects For example the Sun setting produces a warmer look to the image ISO speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light When ISO Speed is set to the default Auto setting the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of grain or noise but result in slower shutter speeds If taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at ISO 100 use a tripod Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds and can be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash or when taking pictures of fast moving objects Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain or noise and therefore can be of lower quality HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 25 3 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 27 and Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 31 Using die da Press O O until O appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display 3 Use 4p to scroll through your images and video clips video clips play automatica
42. hen press Sr 4 To exit the Setup Menu press 6 O Settings you specify remain until you change them zt Display Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display e Low For extending battery life e Medium Default For normal viewing conditions e High For very bright lighting conditions 0 Sounds Volume Adjusts the speaker volume for camera sounds such as button presses and shutter clicks and recorded audio Off Low Default High Focus Assist Light Enables the focus assist light used in low light situations You may want to turn off this feature when you do not want to distract the subject of your picture Auto Default Off Display Timeout Specifies the time after which the Image Display turns off if you do not press a button Never 15 30 45 Default 60 seconds B Instant Review Adjusts the time an image or video clip is displayed in Instant Review Off 1 2 Default and 4 seconds E Digital Zoom Enables or disables digital zoom On Default Off Date amp Time Sets the date and time See Set the date and time on page 8 USB Configuration Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera See Connecting to the computer on page 36 e Digital Camera Default Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP Picture Transfer Protocol e Disk Drive Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC Mass Sto
43. hium lon battery in the camera or purchase an optional dock with battery bay or a quick recharger These devices may be warm while charging a Lithium lon battery This is normal However you should follow the safety precautions below e Donotcharge any other battery than the HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery in the camera dock or quick recharger Insert the Lithium lon battery in the correct orientation Use the camera dock or quick recharger in a dry location only Do not charge a Lithium lon battery in a hot location such as in direct sunlight or near a fire When recharging a Lithium lon battery do not cover the camera dock or quick recharger 52 e Do not operate the camera dock or quick recharger if the Lithium lon battery appears damaged e Do not disassemble the camera dock or quick recharger e Unplug the HP AC power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger e X After extensive use the Lithium lon battery may begin to swell If it becomes difficult to insert the battery into or remove the battery from the camera dock or quick recharger discontinue use of the battery and replace it with a new one Please recycle the old battery HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 53 B Specifications Resolution Still pictures e 8 2MP 3312 by 2496 total pixel count e 8 1MP 3296 by 2480 effective pixel count Video clips VGA 640 by 4
44. ile in Live View press 5 to display the Capture Menu 2 Use A to highlight a menu option then press 5x to display the menu option s sub menu 3 Use Aw to highlight a setting then press S 4 Press 3 3 to exit the Capture Menu For on camera information about an option use 4 to highlight Help in the option s Menu sub menu then press ox Shooting Modes For selecting a shooting mode For information about shooting modes and another way to select them see Using the shooting modes on page 17 continued Self Timer For capturing images or recording video after a 10 second delay see Using the Self Timer settings on page 23 e Off Default Disables Self Timer e On For taking one delayed shot or video clip e On 2 Shots For taking two delayed shots or one video clip Red Eye Removal For automatically removing red eyes when flash is set to Auto or Flash On and the camera detects red eyes For information about red eyes see Red eye on page 17 On Off Default Exposure Compensation Overrides the camera s automatic exposure setting For more information see Exposure Compensation on page 24 e Tomake the images you are about to capture brighter press Pto increase the value e Tomake the images you are about to capture darker press 4 to decrease the value Adaptive Lighting Balances the relationship between light and dark areas For more informa
45. image is too dark e Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve use the flash see Setting the flash on page 16 or add indirect lighting Adjust Exposure Compensation see Exposure Compensation under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 e Use Bracketing for exposure see Bracketing under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 Use Adaptive Lighting see Adaptive Lighting under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 Use the Spot setting for AE Metering see AE Metering under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 e Check Image Advice for specific tips see Image Advice under Using the Playback Menu on page 27 My image is grainy e Use a lower ISO Speed setting see ISO Speed under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 e Add indirect lighting use the flash see Setting the flash on page 16 or wait for natural lighting conditions to improve e If the camera is warm the effect will diminish as the camera cools For best image quality avoid storing the camera in very hot locations e Use Image Advice see Image Advice under Using the Playback Menu on page 27 Images are missing on my camera Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory The Power light is on but the Image Display is off or the camera seems stuck and won t operate e Press Live View Playback 03 3 to reactivate the Image Display e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 45 Chapt
46. ination in the Share All Images sub menu To deselect the destination press ra Repeat Step 3 to select additional destinations To exit the Photosmart Express Menu press O D Connect the camera to your computer via the dock The images are automatically sent to their respective destinations ET Note If you selected Print as a destination you can also connect the camera directly to a PictBridge certified printer see Printing images from the camera on page 36 Buying prints online You can select images you want as prints and order them online 40 1 2 3 4 Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet Turn on the camera then press t Use Aw to highlight i Buy Prints Online For each image you want to order as a print use 4 to display the image then press st A V appears over Buy Prints Online in the Photosmart Express Menu To deselect the image press again Turn off your camera connect the camera to your computer via the dock then turn on your camera Follow the instructions in the Buy Prints Online dialog box to purchase prints Disconnect the camera from the computer 7 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera s behavior 1 While in Live View or Playback press sc then use 4 to highlight amp 2 Use a to highlight a menu option then press o to display the menu option s sub menu 3 Use Aw to highlight a setting t
47. ing then press 6 to select that setting and return to the My Mode Capture Menu Repeat step 3 to specify other menu options you want to set for My Mode Press O to exit the My Mode Capture Menu eb Using the My Mode Saved Settings sub menu The My Mode Saved Settings sub menu allows you to specify which settings are saved in My Mode You can also specify that the camera start in My Mode instead of Auto Mode each time you turn on the camera Menu 1 While in Live View press use aw to highlight MY then press Gx twice 2 Use A to scroll to the My Mode Saved Settings menu option then press oc The My Mode Saved Settings sub menu displays The options with check marks will be saved in My Mode any time you turn off the camera 3 To specify that a setting return to its default when you turn off the camera orto specify that the camera start in My Mode each time you turn on the camera a Use w to scroll to the setting b Use 4b to either remove the check mark next to a setting or switch the Start in My Mode setting to Yes Repeat Step 3 for each setting you want to change Press 5x to return to the My Mode Capture Menu 6 To exit the My Mode Capture Menu press O as Using the Capture Menu 20 The Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and video clips you capture 1 Wh
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49. ions and phone numbers visit www hp com 2 assistance including Software and driver updates for your camera you register your camera 3 support 4 www hp com support Post warranty period After the limited warranty period help is available online at 5 Extending or upgrading your warranty If you would like to extend or upgrade your camera s warranty please contact the store where you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www hp com support 6 If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service please check the support conditions on your contract HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 49 A Managing batteries Your camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery L1812A L1812B Top points about batteries Always insert the battery in the camera correctly see nstall the battery on page 7 If the battery is inserted improperly the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate New rechargeable Lithium lon batteries are shipped partially charged Fully charge them before first use If you do not intend to use your camera for more than two months leave the camera connected to the HP AC adapter The camera will top off the battery periodically to ensure that the camera is always ready for use A rechargeable Lithium lon battery can be left in the camera or optional dock or quick recharger for any period of time without harm If a rechargeable Lithium lon battery has not b
50. kly when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode Landscape For scenes with deep perspective such as mountain scenes Portrait For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject Theatre For capturing images at school programs concerts or indoor sporting events without using flash Panorama For grand landscapes or group pictures where you need to capture a wide shot that one image cannot capture see Using Panorama mode on page 18 Action For capturing sporting events moving cars or any scene where you want to stop the action Night Portrait For capturing images of people at night This mode uses the flash and a long exposure As a result you must set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Night Scenery For capturing night scenes This mode uses a long exposure with no flash As aresult you must set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Beach For capturing scenes at the beach ug S fi amp E HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 17 Chapter 2 continued Snow For capturing scenes in snow S Sunset For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset D Document For capturing flat textual or graphical pieces A Aperture Priority For specifying the aperture setting This mode lets you IM ens i select the F number aperture setting using 4 while the camera selects the best shutter speed If the image will be over or und
51. l arrows surround the shooting mode icon in the upper left corner press a use Av to highlight a shooting mode then press oe Using zoom Your camera has both optical and digital zoom Optical zoom physically extends the lens to make the subject of your picture appear closer After you have extended the lens fully using optical zoom the camera employs digital zoom Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts movements of the camera are magnified this is called camera shake If appears when you press the Shutter button halfway down the picture may be blurry Be sure to hold the camera still or add more light to the scene Try holding the camera closer to your body or against a steady object or set the camera on a tripod or stable surface ey Tip The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture the more small Optical zoom Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle 1x and telephoto 3x HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 15 Chapter 2 In Live View use the buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom Press to zoom in and 44 to zoom out Digital zoom In digital zoom the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene 1 In Live View press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level then release the lever 2 Press and hold amp until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame If you zoom in too far press 444 3 To return to optical zoom press 44 until digital
52. lly 26 Menu When viewing video clips press ox to pause the clip then use 4p to scroll through the individual frames 3 To switch to Live View press 6 O During Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip 0 1510 1 0f 30 Memory card indicator Battery indicator see Power indicators on page 51 Image position in a panoramic sequence 4 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 38 5 ry Number of images to print see Transferring and printing images on page 35 6 0 15 e Recorded length of this audio or video clip 4 e Attached audio clip indicator e Video clip indicator 7 1 of 30 Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of stored images and video clips Saving frames from video clips If you want to print a frame from a video clip you can save an individual frame as a still image 1 2 3 4 Menu During video playback press ox to pause the video Use 4 to scroll one frame at a time Press a to save the displayed frame Press 3 C3 to resume playing the video clip Viewing thumbnails 1 While in Playback press 22 Thumbnails same as Zoom Out 44 on the Zoom lever to view thumbnails Use aw and 4 to scroll through the thumbnails Menu Press ox to exit Thumbnails and view the highlighted image on
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54. lower left corner press to display Image Advice see Image Advice under Using the Playback Menu on page 27 for tips on improving images taken under similar conditions You can also use these tips to retake the scene and improve the image Auto focus and exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera automatically measures and locks the focus and exposure When you auto focus Indicator Description Green focus brackets Focus found Red focus brackets Focus not found see Optimizing focus on page 13 Long exposure required see Optimizing ny Jn shaking hand icon exposdre on p de 14 Focusing on the subject 12 When set to its default Multi focus area setting see Auto Focus Area under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 the camera uses five focus regions to determine focus 7 7 3 The 5 focus zones When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera focuses from the closest distance then examines other focus regions displaying those in focus as green brackets The sample image shows focus in regions one two and five If the camera keeps focusing on something other than your subject set Auto Focus Area to Spot see Auto Focus Area under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 then use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus the focus brackets turn red This indicates the picture may be out of
55. mages from the camera to my computer e Either install the HP Photosmart Software see nstall the software on page 9 or see Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software on page 35 e Setyour camera to act as a Disk Drive see Connecting to the computer on page 36 get an error message when transferring images to my computer A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera Close the HP Photosmart Transfer Software remove the camera from the dock and reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 Then restart the image transfer process see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 35 My camera shuts down unexpectedly or displays a Bad Data Access Error message on the Image Display e A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera Remove the battery and reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 Then reinstall the battery and turn on the camera e If that does not work try replacing the battery lam having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software e Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as listed on your camera packaging e Refer to the HP Customer Care website www hp com support How can get professional quality prints if don t have a photo printer Use the Buy Prints Online feature on the Photosmart Express Menu see Buying prints online on page 40 HP Photosmart R927 Digital Ca
56. mail addresses group distribution lists online albums or other online services that you specify To customize the Photosmart Express Menu 1 Setup your custom destinations on your camera see Setting up online destinations in the camera on page 38 2 Selectimages in your camera to send to online destinations see Sending individual images to online destinations on page 39 and Sending all images to a printer or online destinations on page 40 You must have the HP Photosmart Software either HP Photosmart Premier Windows or HP Photosmart Mac Macintosh on your computer to use some features in the Photosmart Express Menu For information about this software see About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9 E Note Available online services vary by country or region Visit www hp com go sharing Using the Photosmart Express Menu To display the Photosmart Express Menu press t To select a menu option use Menu Aw to highlight a selection then press ox For on camera information about an option use 4 to highlight Help Menu use Aw to highlight a topic then press Sz GJ Print Allows you to select images and specify number of copies to print See Selecting individual images for printing on page 39 P Buy Prints Online Specifies images to request from an online printing service See Buying prints online on page 40 B Share All Images Allows you to share all images on the camera to a sele
57. mera 47 Q Product support Use this section to find support information for your digital camera including links to helpful websites and an overview of the support process Helpful websites Camera tips product registration newsletter subscriptions driver and software updates purchase HP supplies and accessories www hp com www hp com photosmart English only Customers with disabilities www hp com hpinfo community accessibility English only HP Customer Care driver and software updates support information www hp com support Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product consult the following standard HP support offerings 48 1 Consult the product documentation Review Troubleshooting on page 43 in this document Review the electronic Help section within the software Refer to the camera s Help screens Visit HP online support at www hp com support or contact the store where you purchased this camera HP online support is available to all HP customers HP online support is the fastest source of up to date product information and expert Fast e mail access to qualified online support specialists Valuable product and troubleshooting information for technical issues Proactive product updates support alerts and HP newsletters available when HP support by phone Support options and fees vary by product country and language For a list of support condit
58. meras e HP AC power adapter 5 Vdc 2000 mA 10 W with either the HP Photosmart 6220 dock included or optional HP Photosmart 6221 or 6222 dock Temperature range Operational 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 55 Appendix B Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity Memory capacity Not all 32MB of internal memory is available for storing images because some memory is used for internal camera operations The actual file sizes and number of still images that can be stored in internal memory or on a memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image and the length of any associated audio clip Image quality The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 8MP c 7 images 3 56MB each Normal 8MP X Default 10 images 2 5MB each 5MP X 22 images 1 21MB each 2MP X 42 images 631KB each VGA X 145 images 184KB each Custom Number of images depends upon resolution and compression selections Note The values shown are for images without audio clips Sixty seconds of audio adds 3335 EA 330KB to the file size Video quality The following table lists the approximate num
59. n See Setting the flash on page 16 3 amp Focus button See Using the focus range settings on page 14 4 t Photosmart Express button See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 38 5 O O Live View Playback button Switches between Live View and Playback see Taking pictures and recording video clips on page 11 and Reviewing images and video clips on page 26 6 Power light 7 ON OFF button 8 Shutter button 9 amp Video button 10 Wrist strap mount 11 Zoom lever See Using zoom on page 15 12 Mode button Press a to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live View see Using the shooting modes on page 17 13 aw and 4p buttons Scrolls through menus and images 14 S button Displays camera menus selects options and confirms actions 15 9 Delete button Press w to access the Delete function while in Playback HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera Chapter 1 continued 16 Battery Charging light 17 Image Display Camera front and bottom Photosmart 1 Flash Self Timer Focus Assist light See Using the Self Timer settings on page 23 Microphone Tripod mount Dock connector OJJ AJOJN Battery Memory card door Camera dock and insert When setting up the dock for use with this camera install the dock insert that shipped in the camera box Attach the dock insert to the top of the camera dock by snapping it into place 1
60. n the captured image Memory card indicator File name of the image File size of the image oO o0o o Date and time image was captured 10 Image Quality setting at which the image was captured 11 The information in the two rows in the bottom right corner of the image is the same provided in Playback Viewing slideshows Select View Slideshow to configure and run a slideshow of images and or video clips on the camera Image Display or on a TV if the camera is docked in an optional HP Photosmart premium dock or wireless dock base and connected to a TV Cancel Returns to the Playback Menu without viewing the slideshow Start Slideshow Starts the slideshow Images Plays the specified images All default Stills Only This Image Videos Only Interval Sets the amount of time each image is shown 2 secs 5 secs default 10 secs 15 secs 60 secs Loop Specifies how often the slideshow repeats Once default 2x 3x Continuous Audio Plays associated audio clips at the specified volume Off Low High Stitching panoramas When an image from a panoramic sequence is displayed and you select Stitch Panorama the camera displays a stitched view of the panoramic sequence ET Note Stitching on camera could result in a smaller image than if you stitched when uploading to a computer To stitch a panorama at the resolution at which you took the panoramic sequence transfer the
61. ng nor while recording video clips In Night Portrait shooting mode the flash is set to On 16 Red eye The red eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects eyes which can make human eyes appear red in the captured image If you turn on Red Eye Removal see Red Eye Removal under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 the camera examines the image after taking it If the camera detects red eyes it then processes the image to remove them This examination and processing takes additional time If you find the additional time too long you can turn off Red Eye Removal and remove the red eyes after you have captured the image using either Remove Red Eyes see Remove Red Eyes under Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 31 or the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera Using the shooting modes Shooting modes allow you to optimize shutter settings for the scene you are shooting Most shooting modes predefine these settings for certain types of scenes allowing you to take pictures quickly when you do not have the time to specify the settings yourself Other settings such as Aperture Priority Shutter Priority and Manual let you specify settings allowing you complete control for difficult scenes or special effects To select a shooting mode press while in Live View use 4 to highlight a shooting Menu mode then press ox AUTO Auto Mode Default For taking good shots quic
62. olution and Compression and 4 to specify a setting HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 21 Chapter 2 22 continued E Video Quality Sets resolution and compression for video clips The fewer stars the greater the compression e Normal VGA xxx Default For outdoor action video clips or printing individual video frames up to 10 2 by 15 2 cm 4 by 6 in e VGA For indoor video clips or printing individual video frames up to 7 6 by 12 7 cm 3 by 5 in e QVGA For capturing longer video clips or e mailing shorter clips Burst For taking two or more shots quickly in succession see Using the Burst setting on page 24 On Off Default White Balance Balances color based on lighting conditions For more information see White Balance on page 25 e Auto Default Corrects for scene illuminance For general picture taking Sun For outdoor scenes in sunny or cloudy conditions Shade For outdoor scenes in shade or at dusk Tungsten For indoor scenes with incandescent or halogen lighting Fluorescent For indoor scenes with fluorescent lighting Manual For setting a custom White Balance based on your target subject To set the white balance select Manual then follow the on screen instructions Auto Focus Area Selects between a wide multi zone focus region and a spot focus region For more information see Focusing on the subject on page 12 e Multi Default Use this settin
63. ow Steps 1 to 4 under Printing images from the camera on page 36 verifying that you have panorama paper in the printer 2 When the Print Setup Menu displays on the camera use 4 to select an option in Images or press 03 9 and follow the on camera instructions to select a set of images 3 Inthe Print Setup Menu highlight Print Size use 4 to select Panorama then press Se 4 Inthe Panorama Printing Menu highlight an option Print as Shown Prints the area shown within the green box Select Crop Area Allows you to adjust the portion of the selected image to print To select the area press Gt use Aw lt gt amp and 06 to position the green box over the area then press 5c to return to the Panorama Printing Menu Skip This Image Proceeds to the next image without printing the image displayed A Cancel Exits the Panorama Printing Menu cancels all pending and in progress print jobs and returns to the Print Setup Menu 5 When you are done printing remove the camera from the dock HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 37 G6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express you can select still images in your camera to print automatically see Selecting individual images for printing on page 39 or to purchase online see Buying prints online on page 40 the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer You can also customize the Photosmart Express Menu to include e
64. p to choose the language you want then Language Menu press ok English Deutsch To change the language later use the Setup menu see Espa ol Frangais Using the Setup Menu on page 41 Italiano Nederlands Set the region Portugu s Svenska Norsk Dansk Suomi Pyccknit to select then press OK Along with the Language setting the Region setting determines the default date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television when connected through an optional v North America South America Europe HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base Asia see Using the Setup Menu on page 41 INGICIE Use A to choose the region you want then press Africa Menu OK Set the date and time 1 2 3 To change the date and time later use the Setup Choose the area where you live Use to adjust the highlighted value Use 4 to move to the other selections and repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set correctly mmidd yyyy 12 hr Press amp when the date time and format settings Date 01 01 2006 Menu gt are correct then press ox again to confirm Time 12 00 am Menu see Using the Setup Menu on page 41 to change value to go to next item Install and format an optional memory card 1 2 Turn off the camera and open the Battery Memory card door Insertthe optional memory card in the smaller slot as shown Make sure the memo
65. rage Device Class HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 41 Chapter 7 continued ra TV Configuration Sets the video signal format for displaying camera images ona TV e NTSC Used primarily in North America parts of South America Japan Korea and Taiwan e PAL Used primarily in Europe Uruguay Paraguay Argentina and parts of Asia E Em 2 0 on page 8 Language Sets the language See Choose the language Reset Settings Resets camera to the factory default settings e Cancel Exits the menu without resetting any of the settings e Yes Resets all camera settings to their defaults except Date amp Time Language TV Configuration and USB Configuration 42 8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on e Resetting the camera see Resetting the camera on page 43 e Possible problems and solutions see Problems and solutions on page 43 Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons reset the camera 1 Turn off the camera 2 Remove the memory card and battery 3 Press the straightened end of a paper clip into the Reset switch the small hole located by the battery slot as shown hold the switch down for 3 6 seconds then release 4 Reinstall the battery and close the Battery Memory card door 5 Verify that the camera works without an optional memory card then reinstall the card Resetting the camera returns all
66. rt Express on page 38 e Panoramic sequences are not automatically stitched when you transfer the images to your computer e Images marked for printing do not automatically print when the camera is connected to the computer However you can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by e Connecting your camera directly to the computer see Connecting to the computer on page 36 e Using a memory card reader see Using a memory card reader on page 36 HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 35 Chapter 5 Connecting to the computer 1 Turn off the camera connect the dock to your computer and place the camera in the dock On Windows computers the camera appears as a device in Explorer allowing you to copy images from the camera to the computer On Macintosh computers either Image Capture or iPhoto starts automatically allowing you to transfer images to the computer 2 When you have finished transferring images remove the camera from the dock If your computer is running Windows 2000 or XP and you get an Unsafe Removal warning disregard the warning If you encounter problems set the camera s USB Configuration to Disk Drive see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 41 and reconnect to your computer d Note On Macintosh computers if you set the camera to Disk Drive and neither EA Image Capture nor iPhoto starts automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with the label HP R927 and
67. ry card snaps into place Close the Battery Memory card door and turn on the camera Always format memory cards before first use 1 e With the camera turned on press t amp 1 E3 until EI appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display This indicates you are in Playback Press w to access the tj Delete sub menu Use to select Format Card then press c Use to select Yes then press t to format the card 27249 Note Once you installa memory card all new images and video clips are stored EA on the card rather than in internal memory To use internal memory and view images stored there remove the memory card To transfer images from internal memory to an optional memory card see Move Images to Card under Using the Playback Menu on page 27 For information about supported memory cards see Storage under Specifications on page 54 Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips to your computer as well as features for modifying stored images remove red eyes rotate crop resize adjust image quality and more See Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software on page 35 33505 Note If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software see EA the HP Customer Care website for more information www hp com support Windows If your Windows computer does not meet the system requirements as stated on your
68. shooting on page 43 Using the focus range settings on page 14 Auto Focus Area and AE Metering under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 Exposure Compensation on page 24 Using Manual Focus on page 15 Using the focus range settings To select a focus range setting press use 4p to highlight the desired focus range Menu then press ox 14 AF Normal Focus Default Use when taking pictures of subjects greater than 500 mm 20 in away Y Macro Use when taking close up pictures of subjects between 100 mm and 1 m 4 7 to 39 4 in away Aw Auto Macro Use when you are not sure if the subject is in the Macro or Normal focus range Co Infinity Use when taking pictures of distant objects and landscapes M Manual Focus Allows you to step manually through the full focus range see Using Manual Focus on page 15 The focus range setting remains in effect until it is changed again or you turn off the camera Using Manual Focus You may want to use Manual Focus in low light conditions or when you want to fine tune focus of very close up subjects 1 When you select Manual Focus a focus meter 6 c 3 and a magnified view help you adjust focus m 2 Witharrows surrounding the Manual Focus meter esa use to adjust the focus If arrows do not surround the Manual Focus meter use 4p until they do then use to adjust focus 3 To change shooting modes while using Manual Focus use 4 unti
69. tion see Adaptive Lighting on page 24 e Off Default Processes the image as normal e Low Gently brightens dark regions e High Greatly brightens dark regions Bracketing Creates a set of three images each set to a different value e Off Default Processes the image as normal e Adaptive Lighting lmages created with Adaptive Lighting set to Off Low and High e Exposure lmages created at value set for Exposure Compensation and under and over exposed by the value you select using 4p e Color Images created in full color black amp white and sepia During Instant Review see nstant Review on page 12 you can delete the entire bracketing sequence To delete individual images see Deleting images on page 28 xy X X Image Quality Sets resolution and compression for images The greater the number the higher the resolution The fewer stars the greater the compression see mage quality on page 56 e 8MP For enlarging or printing images greater than 41 x 51 cm 16 x 20 in e Normal 8MP xx Default For printing images up to 41 x 51 cm 16 x 20 in 5MP For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in 2MP For printing images up to 13 x 18 cm 5 by 7 in VGA c For sending images via e mail or posting them to the Internet Custom For specifying a custom combination of resolution 8MP 5MP 2MP VGA and compression to xXx Use aw to move between Res
70. to ISO 4 75 m 15 6 ft e Uniformity Corner intensity gt 55 of Center intensity Lux Seconds Image Display 7 62 cm 3 0 in color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight 230 400 pixels 960 by 240 total pixel count Storage 32MB internal flash memory Slot for memory card This camera supports standard and high speed HP branded Secure Digital SD memory cards 8MB to 2GB e Alarge number of files over 300 does affect the time it takes for the camera to turn on e Thenumber of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality and Video Quality settings see Memory capacity on page 56 Compression format JPEG EXIF for still images e EXIF22 for still images with embedded audio MPEG for video clips Interfaces Dock connector Foxlink FPA25420 HP which connects to either e HP Photosmart 6220 camera dock in box with camera HP Photosmart 6221 premium camera dock Standards PTP USB MSDC and SIDC JPEG MPEG1 DPOF EXIF DCF DPS External body Measurements with camera off and lens retracted width depth height dimensions e 96 mm W by 25 6 mm D by 62 mm H e 3 78in W by 1 00 in D by 2 44 in H Weight 170 grams 5 99 ounces without battery Power Typical power usage 2 1 Watts with Image Display on 7 6 Watts peak power usage Power sources include e One rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series ca
71. tors on page 51 12 Pictures remaining count Focus brackets see Auto focus and exposure on page 12 Taking still pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on regardless of what is shown on the Image Display 1 2 3 Press t 3 until 3 appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display This indicates you are in Live View Frame the subject for your picture Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure and lock the focus and exposure The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked EL see Auto focus and exposure on page 12 C Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture Te C To add an audio clip of up to 60 seconds continue holding we the Shutter button down then release it when done HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 11 Chapter 2 Recording video clips 1 Press O until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display This indicates you are in Live View Frame the subject Press and release the Q amp Video button 4 To stop recording video press and release the amp Video button again wn Instant Review After you have taken a still image or recorded a video clip the camera displays it in Instant Review If you want to delete the image or video clip press w select This Image from the Delete sub menu then press ar If 63 appears in the
72. u on page 20 Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Frame the subject in the Image Display The next steps depend on whether you are taking one or two still pictures or recording a video clip 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 amp amp Video button then release it The camera begins the 10 second countdown then takes the still image or begins recording the video clip If you chose On 2 Shots and are taking a still image the camera takes the second still image a few seconds after the first If you are recording a video clip press the amp Video button to stop recording HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 23 Chapter 2 Tip Ifyou want to include yourself in the picture press the Shutter button all the aT way down then place the camera on a tripod or stable surface The camera locks 7 focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown allowing you time to place yourself in the scene d Note To add audio to images taken with the Self Timer setting see Recording EA audio on page 30 The Self Timer setting resets to the default Off setting after the picture or video clip is taken 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
73. ulates monocolor pointillism You can select one ink color and one paper color separately Cartoon Simulates a highly graphical comic book image Watercolor Simulates a watercolor painting Center Focus Creates a feathered blur radiating from a sharp center to a blurred edge Posterize Creates a high contrast flat toned effect Retro Creates a two color high contrast look from the 70s Soft Glow Creates a diffuse bright ethereal glow Vintage Adds an aged scratched look Slimming Compresses centered subjects for a slimmer look Sky Color Enhances sky with a feathered color that fades from the top down Ground Color Enhances landscapes with a feathered color that fades from the bottom up HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera 31 Chapter 4 Kaleidoscope Mirrors the image in four directions Solarize Creates a partial reversal of tones and emphasizes outlines Press Sc to select the artistic effect and display the creative sub menu Follow the on screen instructions to adjust the artistic effect Press 5 to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the Design Gallery Menu Press 08 8 to exit without saving and return to the Apply Artistic Effects sub menu Modifying colors amp Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image To modify colors 1 2 Use w to select amp Modify Color then press Gc Use A to select a color scheme
74. zooming stops Release 44 then press it again 3359 Note Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode nor when recording EA video clips Note 2 Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image so your picture may be more grainy than the same picture taken with optical zoom When you need higher quality limit the use of digital zoom Setting the flash To select a flash setting press 5 use 4 to highlight the desired flash mode then press Sc Ag Auto Flash Default The camera uses the flash if necessary If you want the camera to remove red eyes if they exist in images turn on Red Eye Removal see Red Eye Removal under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 For information about red eye see Red eye on page 17 5 Flash On The camera always uses flash If the light is behind your subject use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject If you want the camera to remove red eyes if they exist in images turn on Red Eye Removal see Red Eye Removal under Using the Capture Menu on page 20 amp Flash Off The camera does not use flash Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects beyond the flash range or to capture scenes with the existing light The Flash setting remains in effect until it is changed again or you turn off the camera 3309 Note The flash is not available in Document Landscape Night Scenery EA Panorama Sunset or Theatre shooting modes with the Burst setti

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