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1. 1 Playback indicator 2 Memory card indicator 3 Battery indicator see Power indicators on page 49 4 Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of stored images and video clips 5 Image position in a panoramic sequence 6 Tagged image see Tagging images on page 24 If tagged as a Favorite displays if tagged with any other tag and the number of attached tags display 7 Image marked to buy prints online see Buying prints online on page 36 8 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations see Sharing images on page 36 22 Reviewing images and video clips continued Number of copies to print see Marking images for printing on page 35 Deleting images To delete a displayed image during 3 Playback 1 2 Press tj Use aw to select an option then press ox This Image Deletes the image or video clip All Except Favorites Deletes all images except those tagged as Favorites This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Favorites see Tagging images on page 24 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 Viewing thumbnails 1 Once in 333 Thumbnails vi
2. sssssssssssssseseeneeemeenenn 50 Contents B Specifications Memory capacity iii A te 53 Image quality eterne aceite t x Een ecc Pe talea ratio eA Fee OE cse de tira 54 Video quality 2 5 5 1 Een Ste a od tte es reete An Parte etai ee doe das as 54 Index ie eee ete O 55 1 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 side and back 4 Mode button Accesses the Shooting Mode menu while in gy Picture Capture see Using the shooting modes on page 15 2 E Flash button Accesses the flash settings while in iff Picture Capture see Setting the flash on page 15 3 O O selector Switches between iy Picture Capture Video Record and A Playback see Taking pictures on page 10 Recording video clips on page 11 and Reviewing images and video clips on page 22 4 Speaker 5 Shutter button 6 Power light 7 Zoom lever Accesses 44 Zoom see Using zoom on page 13 Thumbnails see Viewing thumbnails on page 23 and Q Magnify see Magnifying images on page 23 functions 8 AV and 4 buttons Scroll through menus and images 9 oe button Displays camera menus selects options and confirms actions 10 USB connector 11 Battery Charging light 12 Ww Delete button Accesses the Y Delete fun
3. Adaptive Lighting is useful in situations like these e Outdoor scenes with a mixture of sun and shade High contrast scenes that contain both light and dark objects Indoor scenes that use flash photography to soften or even out the effect of the flash 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 Exposure Compensation You can use Exposure Compensation to override the camera s automatic exposure setting Z 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 Z Exposure Compensation For a scene with many light objects increase the P Exposure Compensation to a positive number For a scene with many dark objects decrease the Z Exposure Compensation X TIP To see the effect varying Exposure Compensation settings might have on a scene use Exposure Bracketing see Exposure Bracketing under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 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
4. 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 inside the tripod mount as shown hold the switch down for 3 6 seconds then release 4 Reinstall the battery and close the Battery Memory Card door 5 Turn on the camera On successful reset you may be prompted to set the date and time see Set the date and time on page 7 6 Verify that the camera works without an optional memory card then reinstall the card When the camera is reset 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 EY NOTE Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware To optimize your digital photography experience periodically check the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website www hp com support for updates to your camera s firmware software and drivers How can get professional quality prints if don t have a photo printer Use the E Buy Prints Online feature on the amp Photosmart Express Menu see Buying prints online on page 36 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 6 and that you are using a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R
5. Off Default On RE 5 xy Ye x Image Quality 10 only Sets resolution and compression for images The greater the number the higher the resolution The setting remains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera R840 series 8MP Best For enlarging or printing images greater than 41 x 51 cm 16 x 20 in Normal 8MP 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 For sending images via e mail or posting them to the Internet R830 series 7MP Best For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in Normal 7MP Default For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 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 For sending images via e mail or posting them to the Internet f Burst iy only For taking two or more shots quickly in succession see Using the Burst setting on page 20 Off Default On f Tag Applies a tag to pictures and video clips as they are taken or recorded The setting remains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera To select a tag to apply use A to highlight a tag then press e For more information about tags see Tagging images on page 24 18 Setting o
6. then press 5c In the Print Options menu highlight Print This Image Now and press 5 If you want to print a group of images or modify the printer settings press 32 highlight Print Menu then press 5x again Highlight the option you want Printer Settings Specifies paper size print size and quality and borderless printing Use Aw to select a print option and use 4 to modify the selected print option When you are done specifying print options press x EY NOTE If you are printing a stitched panorama see Stitching panoramas on page 25 set Print Size to Panorama in the Printer Settings menu Print All Prints one copy of each image Press and follow the on camera instructions to begin printing Print Index Prints all images as thumbnails Press x to begin printing Print Favorites Prints one copy of each image tagged as a Favorite Press 25 to begin printing This option is available only if you have tagged at least one image as a Favorite see Tagging images on page 24 Cancel Printing Stops the printing of any images that have not yet printed Press 35 highlight Yes then press Sc 5 Afterthe printer has printed all the images you selected disconnect the camera from the printer EY NOTE If you connect the camera to a non HP printer and encounter problems with printing contact your printer manufacturer HP does not provide customer supp
7. 12 frames sec QVGA 320 by 240 total pixel count Good 24 frames sec Sensor R840 series Diagonal 7 183 mm 1 2 5 in 4 3 format CCD e R830 series Diagonal 7 208 mm 1 2 5 in 4 3 format CCD Color depth 36 bit 12 bits by 3 colors 36 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 Wide 6 5 mm Telephoto 19 5 mm 35mm equivalent 39 mm to 118 mm F number e Wide f 3 5 to f 7 4 Telephoto f 4 2 to f 8 8 Viewfinder None Zoom 3x optical zoom with 10 positions between wide and telephoto e 6x digital zoom Focus Focus settings Auto Default Close up Auto Default Wide 500 mm 19 7 in to infinity Telephoto 600 mm 23 62 in to infinity Close up Wide 100 mm to 1 m 3 94 in to 39 4 in Shutter speed 1 2000 to 10 seconds Built in flash Yes 6 second typical recharge time 9 second maximum recharge time at power on Flash working range 52 Specifications To locate the flash working range for this camera go to www hp com support select your language and region enter your camera model number in the Search Product field click Product Information then click Specifications continued Image Display 7 57 cm 2 98 in color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight 230 400 pixels 960 by 240 to
8. Once all corrections are made press Gt again to save the changes create a new file and return to the E Design Gallery Menu Press 4 to exit without saving and return to the zZ Enhance Photos menu Modifying colors X TIP If you plan to apply artistic effects modify colors or enhance photos do so before adding a border amp Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image To modify colors 1 2 Menu Use aw to select j Modify Color then press ox Use aw to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image 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 S to select the color scheme and display the amp 3 Modify Color menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the color Press Sc to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to the Y Design Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the amp Modify Color menu Adding borders XX TIP If you need to crop an image do so before adding borders applying artistic effects or enhancing photos If you plan to apply artistic effects modify colors or enhance photos do so before adding a border LZ Add Bo
9. R830 series L2484A L2485A L2486A L2487A L2488A R840 series Regulatory model FCLSD 0703 Product Options HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock Product number Q6221A Regulatory model FCLSD 0602 Power adapter Power Adapter for camera Product number 405434 001 Regulatory model PSBO5R 050Q Alternate Power Adapter for camera Product number 441600 001 Regulatory model EADP 5CB A Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC EN 60950 1 2001 IEC EN 60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 Class 1 LED Electromagnetic compatibility EMC EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class B IEC EN 61000 3 2 2000 IEC EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 Supplementary information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Regulatory 1
10. Z Exposure Compensation see Exposure Compensation under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 Use 5 Exposure Bracketing see Exposure Bracketing under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 Use Adaptive Lighting see Adaptive Lighting under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 Use the ES Spot setting for BH AE Metering see AE Metering under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 If the subject you are trying to capture is outside the flash range turn off the flash This causes a longer exposure time so use a tripod or hold the camera steady For information about flash working distance for this camera go to www hp com support select your language and region enter your camera model number in the Search Product field click Product Information then click Specifications 41 Chapter 9 My image is grainy Add indirect lighting use the flash see Setting the flash on page 15 or wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Use alower ISO Speed setting see ISO Speed under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 R830 series Using te Steady Photo shooting mode can increase graininess see Steady Photo under Using the shooting modes on page 15 R840 series Using ej Steady Photo can increase graininess see Steady Photo under U
11. adjustthe white balance to produce creative effects For example the 9 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 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 21 4 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in C3 Playback as described here For information about enhancing images see Using the Playback Menu on page 24 and Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 27 Using Playback 1 Slide O O to C3 Use 4 to scroll through your images and video clips Menu 3 Press a to play video clips press oc to pause a clip When paused use 4 to scroll through the individual frames press to resume playing the video During amp Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip
12. cold environment To prevent short circuiting the batteries never carry small metal items such as keys or coins in the same pocket with your batteries Extending battery life To conserve battery power the Image Display turns off after 45 seconds by default For the R840 series the Image Display also automatically dims and brightens based on lighting conditions 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 Camera Setup Menu on page 38 Change the Display Timeout value to a shorter interval see Display Timeout under Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 38 Set your camera to 4 Auto Flash see Auto Flash under Setting the flash on page 15 Use optical zoom sparingly If you are turning on the camera only to view images slide ifs amp EJ to ES then turn on the camera to start in ES Playback without zooming the lens When printing directly to a PictBridge certified printer place your camera in an optional HP Photosmart dock connected to AC power Safety precaunons for using batteries 48 Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery Always store charged batteries in 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 ba
13. done marking images to share press repeatedly until you return to O Playback To send the images to the destinations see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 31 All Images Mark this image to send to this e mail address to select other images Sharing images 37 8 Using the Camera Setup Menu The Camera Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera s behavior The A Camera Setup Menu is available from the gy Picture Capture Y Video Record and 3 Playback menus 1 While in the f Picture Capture amp Video Record or 3 Playback menu use Menu Aw to highlight Camera Setup then press ax 2 Use Aw to highlight a menu option then press 5 to display the menu option s menu 3 Use Aw to highlight a setting then press oc 4 To exit the Camera Setup Menu press repeatedly until you return to y Picture Capture amp Video Record or Playback Settings you specify remain until you change them Display Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display Automatic R840 series only Default For automatic adjustment of Image Display brightness based on lighting conditions Low For extending battery life Medium Default for R830 series For normal viewing conditions High For very bright lighting conditions Camera Sounds Adjusts the speaker volume for camera sounds such as butto
14. menus 17 Chapter 3 Unless otherwise noted the setting remains in effect until you turn off the camera The next time you turn on the camera the settings reset to their defaults se Video Quality amp amp only Sets resolution and compression for video clips The setting remains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera e Best Default For outdoor action video clips or printing individual video frames up to 10 2 by 15 2 cm 4 by 6 in k Better For indoor video clips or printing individual video frames up to 7 6 by 12 7 cm 3 by 5 in A Good For capturing longer video clips or e mailing shorter clips Self Timer For capturing images or recording video after a 10 second delay see Using the Self Timer settings on page 20 The setting resets to Off after the image is taken Off Default Disables Self Timer S On For taking one delayed shot or video clip 2 On 2 Shots Qa only For taking two delayed shots cen Steady Photo R840 series only Y only For minimizing blur in pictures This setting remains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera Off Default On To use te Steady Photo with R830 series cameras see Steady Photo under Using the shooting modes on page 15 Adaptive Lighting only Balances the relationship between light and dark areas For more information see Adaptive Lighting on page 21
15. takes the camera a long time to turn on Your camera may be slower to turn on if you have a high capacity 4GB or larger memory card inserted Having a large number of files over 300 stored on a memory card affects the time it takes for the camera to turn on Transfer stored files to your computer then format the memory card Power on time in 3 Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images on your memory card Transfer the images to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 31 and review them there The camera does not respond when press a button Turn on the camera Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer Replace or recharge the battery Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 The memory card may be defective Remove the memory card and test the camera if the camera works replace the memory card Format the internal memory and or the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button Press the Shutter button all the way down Make sure you are in y Picture Capture 40 Troubleshooting 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 memory card on page 8 Or repl
16. the battery battery filling up Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC power EA NOTE Ifthe camera is without a battery for a prolonged period the clock may be reset and you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera Number of shots per battery charge A fully charged HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery should take approximately 230 pictures using an R830 series camera and 210 pictures using an R840 series camera These numbers are estimates based on standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA However many factors affect the actual number of pictures you will be able to take see Top points about batteries on page 48 os ET NOTE For more information about batteries go to www hp com support and search on the code R 400 Recharging the Lithium lon battery You can recharge the HP Photosmart R07 Lithium lon battery using the methods listed below Power indicators 49 Appendix A 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 AC 2 3 hours Charging Camera s battery charging light blinks power via the power and the animated battery icon is displayed adapter Charging complete Camera s battery charging light turns on solid and the battery gauge changes to Es on the Im
17. to apply artistic effects modify colors crop or enhance photos do so before adding a border 4 Enhance Photos allows you to correct common problems or improve the image 1 While in the E Design Gallery Menu use aw to select 24 Enhance Photos then press oe 2 Use av to select an enhancement Slimming Compresses centered subjects for a slimmer look Pet Eye Fix Allows you to correct glowing eye problems in images of animals A yellow selection box displays in the center of the image Use aw 4 to position the selection box over the eye to be corrected Press Gc to correct the selected eye Repeat these steps if necessary to correct a second eye Touch Up Allows you to touch up superficial blemishes in an image AA yellow selection box displays in the center of the image Use aw 4 to position the selection box over the blemish to be corrected Menu Press ox to correct the selected blemish 28 Using the Design Gallery Menu 3 R830 series Repeat these steps if necessary to correct additional blemishes R840 series You can correct a single blemish at a time To correct additional blemishes repeat the entire procedure Brightness Contrast Allows you to adjust brightness saturation and contrast Slimming and Brightness Contrast Press 5 to select the enhancement and display the effect s menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the enhancement
18. you through the transfer process EY NOTE Transferring a large number of high resolution images from a memory card to your computer may take up to two hours Even if your Image Display turns off during the transfer process or it appears that nothing is happening on the computer do not disconnect your camera from your computer until your computer indicates that image transfer is complete Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software see Install the software on page 8 use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer When you connect your camera to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed Ifyou have marked images for printing see Marking images for printing on page 35 and the computer is connected to a printer the marked images are automatically printed If you have marked images for sharing see Sharing images on page 36 and the computer is connected to the Internet the selected images are automatically sent to their destinations If you have marked images to buy as prints see Buying prints online on page 36 and the computer is connected to the Internet you can follow the instructions on the computer screen to buy prints of those images you selected e If you have tagged images see Tagging images on page 24 the tags are transferred with the images to your computer e You can transfer the images on the c
19. 37 selecting images for printing 35 56 Self Timer weight 53 light 5 White Balance 19 21 setting 18 20 sending individual images 36 Z 37 zoom 13 52 set date and time 7 setting up destinations 36 37 share pictures 35 shooting mode 15 Shutter button 4 11 shutter speed 52 slideshow 25 Snow mode 16 software install 8 solving problems 39 sounds of camera 38 space remaining in memory 10 specifications 52 State Selector 4 Steady Photo 18 Steady Photo mode 16 Stitch Panorama 25 storage 53 Sunset mode 16 support process 46 Zoom lever 4 T tagging images before the image is taken 18 Theatre mode 16 Thumbnails 23 Thumbnails control 4 Time amp Date 7 38 transfer images 31 32 troubleshooting 39 turn on off power 6 TV Configuration 38 U USB configuration 32 38 V video clips 11 18 54 Video Quality 18 54 Video Record Menu 17 View Slideshow 25 viewing thumbnails 23 Ww websites 46 Regulatory Geltende Richtlinien Informations r glementaires Ger uschemission LpA 70 dB Am Arbeitsplatz Normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45635 T 19 FCC statement The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47 CFR 15 105 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide rea
20. HP Photosmart R830 R840 series Digital Camera User Guide Legal and notice information Copyright 2007 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 SD SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor Contents 1 Getting started Camera top side and back 0 2 cecececceceeeeenece cee eeeeeeaeeeeeeseeaececeesaanaeeeeeaeceaeceeesesesaeaeeeeeneenaeees 4 Camera front and bottom Betis vet cet etui adei aii edu aed eee ode quu tenes 5 Camera dock insert meet as 5 Before taking PICIU OS N E T a a a T a aa eae aaa n 5 Installithe ot E ca E rre e AE TT 6 Charge the batte isiin a ap 6 Turn on the CAMA ea ee ee eee ie a e e 6 CHOOSE the language niinn aait a Ae aa raati eas E aaea at gei e aat gea aa 7 Set the PEQIOM soc A A Se eno E 7 Set the date and tlime 20 oder ede e e Dat ta 7 Install and format an optional memory card ssssseee emen 8 Install th software scierie a alaaa iota Aara o aaa NE Ee arios iaa rociado 8 Using your camerarii e ici 9 Taking pictu
21. Press ox then press This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera To mark additional images use 4 to display an image then repeat Step 2 When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints press 5 repeatedly until you return to EJ Playback To buy prints of the images you selected see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 31 images You can customize the 3 Share menu to include e mail addresses group distribution lists or other online services You can then select images to send to these destinations 36 Using HP Photosmart Express Setting up online destinations in the camera You can specify up to 34 custom destinations such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists in the amp Photosmart Express Menu 1 Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet 2 While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight 3 Share then press S If you have already created destinations highlight Share Menu Setup and press 5 again Connect the camera to your computer Follow the on screen instructions to set up destinations in your camera Turn off the camera and disconnect the camera from the computer Turn on the camera access the t Photosmart Express Menu then highlight Share and press 5 to verify that the new destinations are now in the camera Sending images to onlin
22. U oocococcconococcnononcnononononnnon cnc nano emen en nene ener enne 35 Marking images for pridtidQ oooooccccnnnnnnocococccnnccoconononncnncnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn nn cn nnnm nene nnn nnns 35 Buying prints onlirie 2 10 Bee Dra it Eee eg DER e Oa It ga pipe i eu esee a petet 36 Sharing imiages noe m e RCRUM a Lt al aot ERT 36 Setting up online destinations in the camera ssse em 37 Sending images to online destinations sssssssssesessssseeeeneneeenee 37 Using the Camera Setup Menu sss eene eene nnne 38 Troubleshooting Resetting the Camera cata ene e e e reae ee e isis 39 Problems and solutiOns reiten e HER o dene ade da nu 39 Camera error messages ero e dre dde onte de euentu 45 Product support Helpful WeEbsitES eR ett dee ence 46 Getting assistance eia ERA he deo ed aan t diea Ted DE Reed 46 Managing batteries Top points about batteries nenesie nni eee enden tte eene netten eden enn 48 Extendihng battery life 2 iE tete on EE d dre OE deiude eee 48 Safety precautions for using batteries ssssss eene 48 Power IndIGators cii A PER ERR E ERE KRTDE MERE 49 Number of shots per battery Charge oocccooonocccccncccoconoconccnnccocanonononnnnnnnno no nn cn ncnnnnnn nn nn etnies 49 Recharging the Lithium lon battery sssssssssssssssssseeeenene ener nnns 49 Safety precautions for recharging batteries
23. ace the card with a new one 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 The Image Display may have timed out Press any camera button to wake up the camera Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 Replace or recharge the battery My image is blurry Use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 12 R830 series Use Steady Photo shooting mode see Steady Photo under Using the shooting modes on page 15 R840 series Make sure e Steady Photo is turned on see Steady Photo under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 Use a tripod to hold the camera steady or improve lighting conditions Set the flash to 44 Auto Flash or 5 Flash On and set the shooting mode to Action My image is too bright Turn the flash off see Setting the flash on page 15 Move back from the subject and use zoom Adjust Z Exposure Compensation see Exposure Compensation under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 Use 5 Exposure Bracketing see Exposure Bracketing under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 My image is too dark Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve use the flash see Setting the flash on page 15 or add indirect lighting Adjust
24. after a 10 second delay 1 While in the gg Picture Capture or amp Video Record menu use aw to highlight X Self Timer then press 5 2 n the Self Timer menu use aw to select On for one shot or amp On 2 Shots press ot then press repeatedly until you return to gy Picture Capture or amp Video Record For more details on selecting options in the gy Picture Capture and Video Record menus see Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Frame the subject in the Image Display 5 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 The camera begins the 10 second countdown then takes the picture or begins recording the video clip If you chose On 2 Shots the camera takes the second picture a few seconds after the first 6 If you are recording a video clip press the Shutter button to stop recording gt g XX TIP If you want to include yourself in the picture place the camera on a tripod or stable surface then press the Shutter button all the way down The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown allowing you time to place yourself in the scene The X Self Timer setting resets to the default Off setting after the picture or video clip is taken Using the Burst setting L2 Burst allows you to take tw
25. age Display In camera connected toa 4 6 hours Charging For most computers and printers computer or printer via the camera s battery charging light blinks and the USB cable animated battery icon is displayed but see the note at the end of this table Charging complete Camera s battery charging light turns on solid and the battery gauge changes to FEE X on the Image Display In camera connected to AC 2 5 hours Charging Dock s camera battery charging light power via an blinks HP Photosmart dock Charging complete Dock s camera battery charging light turns on solid In battery bay of an HP 2 3 5 hours Charging Dock s battery bay light blinks Photosmart dock Charging complete Dock s battery bay light 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 E NOTE Some printers and computers provide lower power via the USB connection If you are charging using the USB cable connected to one of these printers or computers the camera s battery charging light may not blink while the battery is charging but will turn on solid when charging is complete Safety precautions for recharging batteries You can recharge a Lithium 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 fol
26. ages as needed before adding borders applying artistic effects or enhancing photos Use Aw to select 8 Crop then press Sx Use aw to select a crop orientation 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 Help Provides extended help information for the Crop function Press 5 to select the crop orientation and display the crop view Follow the on camera instructions to use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in the cropped image Press 5 to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the amp Design Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the Tt Crop menu 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 30 Using the Design Gallery Menu 6 Transferring and printing images Regularly transferring images to your computer and deleting them from the memory card will reduce the time it takes to turn on your camera to review images and to transfer images You can transfer pictures 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
27. amera to the computer by following the instructions on the computer screen Panoramic sequences that you have not stitched on the camera see Using Panorama mode on page 16 are automatically stitched as you transfer them XX TIP You can also perform these tasks using an optional HP Photosmart dock see the documentation that came with your dock To transfer images using the HP Photosmart Software 1 If you have marked images for sharing printing or buying prints online see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 35 verify that the computer is connected to a printer and or the Internet 2 Turn off the camera Transferring and printing images 31 Chapter 6 3 4 Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera Turn on the camera When the Image Display indicates that the camera is connected to the computer follow the instructions on the computer screen For more information see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software EY NOTE If the camera does not successfully connect to the computer see My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer on page 43 After you have transferred the images you can then use the HP Photosmart Software to edit print or send the images from your computer Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software You cannot use the E3 Share features o
28. apply artistic effects 1 While in the amp Design Gallery Menu use aw to select l Apply Artistic Effects then press ox 2 Use av to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image Ink Dots Uses dots to simulate the art technique of pointillism 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 e Retro Creates a two color high contrast look from the 70s Soft Glow Adds a diffuse bright ethereal glow Vintage Adds an aged scratched 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 Kaleidoscope Mirrors the image in four directions Solarize Creates a partial reversal of tones and emphasizes outlines Drawing Creates a pencil drawing using the edges in the image 3 Press St to select the artistic effect and display the amp Apply Artistic Effects menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the artistic effect 4 Press 5 to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the EY Design Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the 7 Apply Artistic Effects menu Enhancing photos XX TIP If you plan
29. ations on page 52 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 and more To install the HP Photosmart Software your computer must meet the system requirements as stated on the camera packaging If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software see the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website for more information www hp com support Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware To optimize your digital photography 8 Getting started Using experience periodically check this website for updates to your camera s firmware software and drivers To learn about Windows Vista support for your camera see www hp com go windowsvista English only Windows 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software 2 Insert 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 scr
30. camera to Disk Drive and neither Image Capture nor iPhoto starts automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive labeled with your camera model number and 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 1 Insert your camera s memory card into the memory card reader or into your computer s memory card slot if it has one 2 Your computer s provided image transfer software starts automatically and guides you through the process of transferring images 3 After verifying that the images were successfully transferred return the memory card to your camera If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually look for the disk drive for the memory card then copy the images to your local hard drive For more information about how to copy files refer to your computer s help Printing directly to a printer You can print images directly from the camera to any PictBridge certified 4 printer For information about printing images from your computer see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 31 PictBridge EY NOTE You cannot print video clips using the method described in this section You can however p
31. check the support conditions on your contract Getting assistance 47 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 Install the battery on page 6 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 AC power using the power adapter that came with your camera 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 been 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 store the camera and batteries in a warm inside pocket when in a
32. cording video clips 11 Chapter 2 Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus the focus brackets turn red This indicates the picture may be out of focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene has low contrast If you are recording a video or taking a picture with a shooting mode see Using the shooting modes on page 15 other than Y Close up 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 For pictures and video clips If the scene has low contrast use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 12 and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or crisp edges For pictures only Selecta shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing see Using the shooting modes on page 15 e If the subject is too close less than 500 mm or 19 7 in move farther away from the subject or use Y Close up see Close up under Using the shooting modes on page 15 If the camera is set to amp Close up and cannot focus the camera will not take the picture Try one of the following Move within the amp Close up range 100 mm to 1 m or 3 94 to 39 4 in or set the camera to Auto see Auto under Using the shooting modes on page 15 In low contrast scenes use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 12 Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock
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34. ction while in J Playback see Deleting images on page 23 or Instant Review see Instant Review on page 11 13 Back button Returns you to the previous menu or view 14 Image Display Getting started Camera front and bottom 2g LEI GD e 8 7 6 Microphone Flash Self Timer Focus Assist light See Using the Self Timer settings on page 20 Lens Lens cover Power switch Turns the camera on and off and protects the lens while the camera is off Dock connector Tripod mount Battery Memory Card door Camera dock insert If you purchase an optional HP Photosmart dock it will come with multiple plastic inserts When setting up the dock for use with this camera use the dock insert with the black triangle tag For instructions see the documentation that came with your dock Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips Camera front and bottom 5 Chapter 1 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 To remove the battery move the battery latch as shown until the battery springs free EY NOTE Fully charge the battery before using it the first time see Char
35. e 15 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 The flash may cause a phenomenon called red eye see Red eye on page 15 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 E NOTE The flash is set to amp Flash Off in Landscape E E Panorama Z Sunset and Theatre shooting modes with the Qi Burst setting and while recording video clips The flash is set to 4 Flash On in Night Portrait shooting mode The red eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects eyes which can make human eyes appear red and animal s eyes appear to glow in the captured image You can remove the red eyes in human subjects after you have captured the image using either Remove Red Eyes see Remove Red Eyes under Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 27 or the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera You can remove the glowing eyes in animal subjects after you have captured the image using Pet Eye Fix see Enhancing photos on page 28 Using the shooting modes Shooting modes are predefined settings for everyday situations They are optimized for particular types of scenes or shooti
36. e available only for pictures They are not available for video clips Marking images for printing Marked images are automatically printed when you connect the camera to a PictBridge certified printer or a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed You can mark individual images all images or tagged images see Tagging images on page 24 1 While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight Print then Menu press ok 2 dida O Print menu highlight an option then P a O This Image All Tagged All Images This Image Marks the image currently displayed You can scroll to a different image using 4 All Tagged Displays a list of tags in s R jenu 4 RU Highlight a tag then press E To specify the Mark this image for printing gt to por other number of copies to print use aw then images E gt di Using HP Photosmart Express 35 Chapter 7 press 5 This option is available only if you have tagged at least one image see Tagging images on page 24 All Images Displays the Print All Images entry Press Y This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera If you selected This Image or All Images and want to print more than one copy highlight Change Number of Copies then press Sc In the Print menu for changing the number of 4 a Copies 1 VN cop
37. e destinations After you have set up online destinations in the camera you can mark images to be sent to these custom destinations the next time you connect your camera to your computer 1 p While in the amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight 3 Share then Menu press or In the E Share menu highlight an option then press ox O E mail Mom O E mail Amy All Tagged e Custom Destinations Selects the destination to send the image displayed in the background There may be multiple destinations depending on the number of them you created see Setting up online destinations in the camera on page 37 You can scroll to a different image using 4 Menu All Tagged Displays a list of tags Highlight the tag you want press ox in the menu then highlight each destination to which you want to send the pictures with the tag you selected pressing sk to select each destination After selecting destinations press This option is available only if you have tagged at least one image see Tagging images on page 24 All Images Displays a list of destinations Highlight each destination to which you want to send all images pressing 5x to select each destination After selecting destinations press 4 This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera To mark additional images to share use 4 to display an image then repeat Step 2 When you are
38. e images in a panoramic sequence then press ox While in the 3 Playback Menu use A to select lt a Stitch Panorama then press Se to view a preview of the stitched image You can use to magnify the stitched panorama preview and aw 4 to pan around the image and examine the stitching Press 5 to stitch and save the panoramic image press to cancel panorama stitching A new file is created when you stitch a panorama and the individual images in the panoramic sequence are retained 26 Reviewing images and video clips 5 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images Menu While in 3 Playback use 4 to scroll to an image then press ox Menu Use av to highlight amp Design Gallery then press ox Menu Use to highlight an option then press ox and follow any on camera instructions Press repeatedly to return to EY Playback Remove Red Eyes Allows you to remove red eyes in images containing human subjects see Removing red eyes on page 27 B Rotate Rotates the displayed image Use d p to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise in 90 degree increments Press t to save the image in the new orientation Apply Artistic Effects Allows you apply a creative effect to an image see Applying artistic effects on page 27 Enhance Photos Allows you to correct certain flaws
39. ed print sizes see Image Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 To use digital zoom 1 While in y Picture Capture press 4 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 Y Ef NOTE Digital zoom is not available in Ei Zi Panorama mode nor when recording video clips 14 Taking pictures and recording video clips Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Your camera s default settings work well for most shooting situations For some situations however the features described in this chapter can improve the pictures you take and the video clips you record In addition to setting features that optimize the camera for lighting and motion you can also set the camera to create a panorama to take a series of pictures rapidly or take images 10 seconds after you press the Shutter button giving you time to place yourself in the image Setting the flash Red eye To select a flash setting press 4 while in gy Picture Capture use 4 to highlight the desired flash mode then press c To exit without changing the flash setting press 4 Auto Flash Default The camera uses the flash if necessary The flash may cause a phenomenon called red eye see Red eye on pag
40. een instructions Once installation is complete and you have restarted your computer System Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh click the help button on the HP Photosmart Camera settings dialog for more information your camera Now that you ve completed setup you can take and review pictures and video clips For information on taking pictures and capturing video clips See Taking pictures on page 10 and Recording video clips on page 11 For information on setting picture capture and video record options For information on reviewing images and video clips on the camera See Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips on page 15 See Reviewing images and video clips on page 22 For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 27 For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 31 For information on printing images See Printing directly to a printer on page 33 X TIP To switch between is Picture Capture amp Video Record and 3 Playback slide fa amp ES to the desired option Using your camera 9 Taking pictures and recording vide
41. ew you can view While in 3 Playback press 333 Thumbnails same as 444 Zoom Out on the Zoom lever to view thumbnails Use Aw and 4 to scroll through the thumbnails Menu Press SX to exit 332 Thumbnails and view the highlighted image on the Image Display thumbnails by date 1 Press Each thumbnail in this view represents a group of images taken on the same date Use aw and 4 to scroll through the thumbnails Menu With a dated thumbnail highlighted press ox to display thumbnails of images taken on that date Menu Press Sk to exit 3232 Thumbnails and view the highlighted image on the Image Display Magnifying images This feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image 1 While in Playback press amp same as 4 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 to change the magnification Menu Press ox to return to 3 Playback Using Playback 23 Chapter 4 Using the Playback Menu 1 While in 3 Playback press Sx 2 Use av to highlight an option Menu 3 Use 4 to select an image or video clip press 6x and follow any on camera instructions 4 Press repeatedly to return to EY Playback Design Gallery Allows you to enhance images by editing cropping adding borders and more see Using the Design Ga
42. ftware starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh Open the HP Photosmart Camera settings in System Preferences to make changes or to view the camera software help The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer images from my camera Having a large number of files stored on an optional memory card affects the amount of time it takes for the HP Photosmart Software to start transferring images For best results transfer images to your computer frequently and always format the card after transferring images see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 My camera shuts down unexpectedly Apower surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera Remove the battery and reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 Then reinstall the battery and turn on the camera Recharge the battery Connect the camera to AC power via the power adapter see Charge the battery on page 6 then turn on the camera Replace the battery am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as stated on the camera packaging Refer to the HP Photosmart Software online help system Refer to the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website www hp com support 44 Troubleshooting Camera error messages Should you receive one of the following error messages when us
43. ge the battery on page 6 Turn off the camera before removing the battery Charge the battery To charge the battery in the camera 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the camera and the large end into the power adapter then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet as shown It may take up to one minute for the camera s Battery Charging light to start blinking indicating that the battery is charging The battery is fully charged when the Battery Charging light turns on solid see Recharging the Lithium lon battery on page 49 for information on charging times 2 When charging is complete disconnect the camera from the power adapter EY NOTE For other methods for recharging the battery see Recharging the Lithium lon battery on page 49 Turn on the camera To turn on the camera slide the lens cover open until it clicks uncovering the lens To turn off the camera slide the lens cover closed until it clicks covering the lens A CAUTION When sliding the lens cover keep your fingers clear of the lens Fingerprints on the lens can impair the quality of the picture 6 Getting started Choose the language Use aw 4 to choose the language you want then Language Menu fr ae Y English Deutsch To change the language later use the Camera Espa ol Francais Setup Menu see Using the Camera Setup Menu Italiano Nederlands on page 38 Portugu s Svens
44. hp com go windowsvista English only 1 Consult the product documentation Review Troubleshooting on page 39 in this document Review the electronic Help section within the software Refer to the camera s Help screens 2 Visit the Hewlett Packard Technical Support website at www hp com support or contact the store where you purchased this camera The Hewlett Packard Technical Support website is available to all HP customers The Hewlett Packard Technical Support website is the fastest source of up to date product information and expert assistance including Fast e mail access to qualified online support specialists Firmware software and driver updates for your camera e Valuable product and troubleshooting information for technical issues e Proactive product updates support alerts and HP newsletters available when you register your camera 3 HP support by phone Support options and fees vary by product country region and language For a list of support conditions and phone numbers visit www hp com support 4 Post warranty period After the limited warranty period help is available online at www hp com support Product support 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
45. ideo the camera continuously updates exposure Using zoom Your camera has both optical and digital zoom Optical zoom physically adjusts the lens to make the subject of your picture appear closer After you have zoomed the lens fully using optical zoom the camera employs digital zoom Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts XX TIP The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture the more small 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 To reduce potential blur see the suggestions under Optimizing exposure on page 13 Optical zoom Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle 1x and telephoto 3x While in Picture Capture or Video Record use the buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom Press amp to zoom in and 444 to zoom out Digital zoom In digital zoom the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene and the image quality setting MP value As you zoom in the scene enlarges within the yellow frame to indicate the area of the scene the camera will capture and the MP value decreases to indicate the resolution at which the scene will be captured When capturing images using digital zoom make sure that the MP value shown in the Image Display is appropriate for the size at which you want to print the captured image Using zoom 13 Chapter 2 For MP values and their recommend
46. ies use aw to specify the number of copies i 4 to print then press oc 41 of 30 gt tid i na i to select number of copies Press OK to additional images for printing using 4 to display exit an image then repeating Steps 2 and 3 When you are done marking images for printing press gt repeatedly until you return to 3 Playback To print the marked images directly to a printer see Printing directly to a printer From the main F3 Print menu you can mark on page 33 To print them from a computer connected to a printer see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 31 Buying prints online You can mark images you want to order as prints The next time you connect the camera to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed you can order prints of the marked images online 1 Sharing While in the amp amp Photosmart Express Menu use aw to highlight E Buy Prints Online then press c ES Buy Prints Online menu highlight an option then press e This Image Marks the image currently displayed You can scroll to a different image using 4 All Tagged Displays a list of tags Highlight a tag then press ox for each tag you want When you are done selecting tags press 4 This option is available only if you have tagged at least one image see Tagging images on page 24 Menu All Images Displays the Buy Prints of All Images entry
47. included with an optional HP Photosmart dock 5 Vdc 2A 10 W Temperature range Memory capacity Operational 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity 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 or the length of each video clip and associated audio clip Memory capacity 53 Appendix B Image quality To locate the approximate number and average size of pictures that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different 2 Image Quality settings see Image Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 go to www hp com support select your language and region enter your camera model number in the Search Product field click Product Information then click Specifications Video quality To locate the approximate seconds of video that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different amp Video Quality settings see Video Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 go to www hp com support select your language and region enter your camera model number in the Search Pr
48. ing your camera you can look up details about the message by visiting www hp com and searching on the specific code EY NOTE Codes beginning with R840 apply to HP Photosmart R840 series cameras Codes beginning with R830 apply to HP Photosmart R830 series cameras Lens Error general R840 021 R830 021 Unsupported card R840 200 R830 200 Unable to format card 8R840 202 R830 202 Error saving image R840 100 R830 100 Error saving video R840 102 R830 102 Batteries cannot be charged R840 435 R830 435 45 10 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 To optimize your digital photography experience periodically check the websites listed below for updates to your camera s software drivers and firmware Camera tips product registration newsletter subscriptions driver and software updates purchase HP supplies and accessories www hp com Under Learn about click Digital Photography Customers with disabilities www hp com hpinfo community accessibility English only Hewlett Packard Technical Support firmware software and driver updates support information www hp com support Windows Vista support Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product consult the following standard HP support offerings 46 www
49. ity 18 54 magnifying 23 number remaining 10 Panorama mode 16 per battery 49 sending 37 shooting modes 15 tagging 24 transfer to computer 31 install memory card 8 install software 8 Instant Review 11 17 20 interfaces 53 internal memory 10 53 ISO Speed 19 21 L Landscape mode 16 Language 7 38 LEDs 4 lens 5 lights on camera 4 Lithium lon battery 48 50 M Magnify control 4 magnifying images 23 memory capacity 53 card 10 card door 5 memory card 8 53 Menu OK button 4 menus Camera Setup 38 Design Gallery 27 Photosmart Express 35 Picture Capture 17 Playback 24 Video Record 17 microphone 5 modifying colors 29 Move Images to Card 24 N Night Portrait mode 16 55 number of pictures 54 pictures remaining 10 O on off 6 online destinations 36 37 print buying 36 optical zoom 13 P Panorama mode 16 25 parts of camera 4 5 Photosmart Express Menu buying prints online 36 marking images for printing 35 sharing images 36 Picture Capture Menu 17 pictures 10 20 Playback 22 Playback Menu 24 Portrait mode 16 power indicators 49 light 4 usage 53 preview Panorama 25 print images 33 35 prints buy online 36 problems and solutions 39 product support 46 R record video clips 11 red eye removal 15 27 Region 7 remaining pictures count 10 removing red eyes 27 reset camera 39 resolution 52 reviewing images 22 S safety precautions for batteries 48 50 selecting images for destinations 36
50. ka Set the region Norsk Dansk Suomi Pyccknn 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 Y North America South America Europe HP Photosmart dock see Using the Camera Setup rete Menu on page 38 Australia Use Aw to choose the region you want then press Africa Menu OK Choose area 9 to start over Set the date and time Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you have transferred them to your computer and will ensure that images are accurately marked if you use the date and time imprint feature See Date amp Time Imprint under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 1 2 To change the date and time later use the Camera Use Aw to adjust the highlighted value Use 4 to move to the other selections and repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set mm dd yyyy 12 hr correctly Date 01 01 2007 Menu Press ox when the date time and format Menu settings are correct then press ox again to confirm to change value to go to next item Time 12 00 am Setup Menu see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 38 Before taking pictures 7 Chapter 1 Install and format an optional memory card This camera sup
51. ke the second picture 5 Continue adding up to three more pictures to the panorama or press 3 to end the panoramic sequence During Instant Review see Instant Review on page 11 each image in the panoramic sequence is displayed When the last image is displayed you can stitch the sequence by pressing 4 then pressing cz when the stitched panorama appears You can also delete the panoramic sequence by pressing selecting Entire Panoramic Sequence then pressing oc Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus The 3 Picture Capture and Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture The i Picture Capture Menu displays only those features available for taking pictures while the Q amp Video Record Menu displays only features available for recording video clips Menu 1 Slide A amp C3 to i or amp then press x Menu 2 Use av to highlight an option then press or to display the option s menu Menu 3 Use av to highlight a setting then press ox to change the setting or press to exit without changing the setting 4 To exit the menu press repeatedly until you return to Y Picture Capture or YX Video Record For on camera information about an option use Aw to highlight Help in the option s Menu menu then press or Using the Picture Capture and Video Record
52. llery Menu on page 27 Photosmart Express Allows you to mark images for printing sharing and ordering prints online see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 35 Tag Allows you to tag images for printing sharing or buying prints online see Tagging images on page 24 View Slideshow Allows you to create and view slideshows of your pictures and videos see Viewing slideshows on page 25 Stitch Panorama Allows you to stitch on camera a panoramic sequence into a single image see Stitching panoramas on page 25 Move Images to Card Moves images from internal memory to a memory card This option is only available if there are images in internal memory and a memory card is inserted B Ao A 9 um To move images select this option and follow the on screen prompts Camera Setup Displays the S Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 38 yc 2 Camera Help Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features m Tagging images Once transferred to your computer you can sort images by their tags To tag a displayed image during 3 Playback 1 While in the 3 Playback Menu press to highlight Tag then press 3 2 Use av to select a tag Highlight amp 2 Favorites Holidays Birthdays Family Children Friends Pets Activities Vacations or Other then press Me Select Tag Menu Setup to define
53. low the safety precautions below Do not charge any other battery than the HP Photosmart R07 Lithium lon battery in the camera 50 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 Do not operate the camera dock or quick recharger if the Lithium lon battery appears damaged Do not disassemble the camera dock or quick recharger Managing batteries Unplug the power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger 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 Safety precautions for recharging batteries 51 B Specifications Resolution Pictures R840 series 8 15MP 3298 by 2472 effective pixel count e 8 29MP 3336 by 2484 total pixel count Pictures R830 series 7 24MP 3112 by 2328 effective pixel count 7 4MP 3164 by 2342 total pixel count Video clips VGA 640 by 480 total pixel count Best 24 frames sec Ak Better
54. mory card My camera indicates can store 1999 images regardless of the Image Quality setting When you turn on your camera with a memory card installed the camera indicates the number of images you can put on the memory card at the current 4 Image Quality setting This camera supports storing a maximum of 1999 images on a memory card It takes a long time to Delete AII images from my memory card Having a large number of images stored on a memory card increases the time the camera takes to delete them Instead of deleting them format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 42 Troubleshooting The Power light is on but the Image Display is off or the camera seems stuck and won t operate Slide A amp O to a different position or press any camera button to reactivate the Image Display e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Power on time in 3 Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images on your memory card Transfer the images to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 31 and review them there e See Storage on page 53 and Memory capacity on page 53 for tips about memory cards Video recording terminates abruptly The video is saved successfully but it is shorter than expected Choose a lower resolution compression combi
55. n presses and shutter clicks and audio recorded with video clips Off Low Default High 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 Digital Zoom Enables or disables digital zoom On Default Off E Date amp Time Sets the date and time See Set the date and time on page 7 e Q USB Configuration Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera See Connecting to the computer on page 32 Digital Camera Default Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Disk Drive Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC Mass Storage Device Class ub TV Configuration Sets the video signal format for displaying camera images on a 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 BEE El Language Sets the language See Choose the language on page 7 38 Using the Camera Setup Menu 9 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on Resetting the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 Possible problems and solutions see Problems and solutions on page 39 Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons reset the camera
56. nation for the video If you used Best consider using Ark Better or X Good if you used Ak Better consider using Good see Video Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 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 If the video is stored on a memory card transfer the video to your computer see Transferring and printing images on page 31 then reformat the card see Install 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 and allow it 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 Your memory card may have a large number of images stored on it The more images you have on your card the longer it takes to establish a connection to the computer up to five minutes If you have a large number of images on the memory card be sure to allow this additional time to establish the connection Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port
57. ndoor scenes with incandescent or halogen lighting e Fluorescent For indoor scenes with fluorescent lighting ISO Speed Adjusts the camera s sensitivity to light For more information see ISO speed on page 21 Auto Default Camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene ISO 100 For best quality ISO 200 For lower light conditions ISO 400 For lower light conditions and or action when short shutter speeds are desired ISO 800 For increased sensitivity in low light conditions ISO 1600 For increased sensitivity in low light conditions AE Metering Specifies which region of a scene the camera uses to calculate the exposure e Average Default Useful when you want the entire scene to be used when calculating exposure Ell Spot Useful 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 12 with EW Spot Camera Setup Displays the S Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 38 Camera Help Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 19 Chapter 3 EY NOTE Some options are not available in certain shooting modes or with other settings Using the Self Timer settings The Self Timer allows you to take one or two pictures or one video clip
58. new tags see Defining tags in Windows on page 25 or transfer tags to your preferred image processing software see Transferring tags from your Macintosh on page 25 Select Tag All Images then select a tag to tag all images with the same tag EY NOTE You can apply multiple tags to the same picture or video 3 Press 5 again to tag the displayed image This Image is checked in the selected tag menu To untag the image press 5 again 4 Press 4 repeatedly to return to EJ Playback 24 Reviewing images and video clips Defining tags in Windows The HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera includes a feature that allows you to define custom tags on your computer then transfer the tags to your camera To define tags 1 2 In the amp Tag menu select Tag Menu Setup Connect your camera to your computer see Connecting to the computer on page 32 The Tag Setup Software launches automatically Follow the instructions in the Tag Setup Software help system to create delete and reorder tags and to save new and modified tags to your camera Transferring tags from your Macintosh The HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera allows you to use keywords in HP Photosmart Studio or iPhoto as camera tags 1 2 3 Create keywords in HP Photosmart Studio or iPhoto In the amp Tag menu select Tag Menu Setup Connect your camera to your computer see Connecting t
59. ng situations Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips 15 Chapter 3 To select a shooting mode press Mode while in y Picture Capture use 4 to highlight a shooting mode then press Sx To exit without changing the shooting mode press 4 AUTO Auto Mode Default For taking good shots quickly when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode Y Close up Use when taking close up pictures of subjects between 100 mm and 1 m 3 94 to 39 4 in away te Steady Photo R830 series only For minimizing picture blur when the subject is moving or you cannot hold the camera still long enough in moderate to dim light conditions see Optimizing exposure on page 13 To use coy Steady Photo with R840 series cameras see Steady Photo under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 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 16 Landscape For scenes with deep perspective such as mountain scenes Portrait For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject Action For capturing sporting events moving cars or any scene where you want to stop the action Night Portrait For capturing images of pe
60. o clips You can take pictures when you are in y Picture Capture and you can record video when you are in amp Video Record Slide yy amp E3 to f to take pictures or to amp to record video clips The Image Display resembles the following e Picture Capture indicator e Video Record indicator 2 12 e When taking pictures pictures remaining count 0 15 e When recording video clips time remaining 3 Memory card indicator B 4 EE Battery level indicator see Power indicators on page 49 5 Focus brackets see Auto focus and exposure on page 11 Taking pictures 10 You can take a picture when the camera is set to y Picture Capture 1 Slide y amp C3 to i 2 Frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display 3 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 see Auto focus and exposure on page 11 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture Taking pictures and recording video clips Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is set to amp Video Record 1 Slide O L C3 to Y 2 Frame the subject in the Image Display 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure focus and exposure The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked see Auto focus and ex
61. o or more pictures as quickly as possible when you press and hold the Shutter button all the way down Menu 1 While in the Picture Capture Menu use Aw to highlight 2 Burst press o highlight On press 5 then press repeatedly until you return to y Picture Capture For more details on selecting options in the gy Picture Capture Menu see Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 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 Instant Review on page 11 You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review To delete individual images see Deleting images on page 23 The Ei Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Off setting when you turn off the camera 20 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Adaptive Lighting This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture preserving gentle contrasts while reducing harsh contrasts When used with a flash Adaptive Lighting can brighten areas that a flash wouldn t reach
62. o the computer on page 32 System Preferences opens to the Organize tab in the HP Photosmart Camera settings Use the controls in the Organize tab to select the keywords you wish to transfer to your camera Viewing slideshows Select lal 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 dock and connected to a TV Images Plays the specified images options are All default followed by any Tag that is applied to at least one image 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 Image Type Specifies the image type to include in the slideshow Pictures amp Videos Pictures Only Videos Only Stitching panoramas When an image from a panoramic sequence is displayed and you select Dal Stitch Panorama the camera displays a stitched view of the panoramic sequence EY NOTE Stitching on camera results in a smaller image than if you stitch when transferring images to a computer To stitch a panorama at the resolution at which you took the panoramic sequence transfer the panoramic sequence of images to your computer see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 31 Using the Playback Menu 25 Chapter 4 Menu Scroll to one of th
63. oduct field click Product Information then click Specifications 54 Specifications Index A Action mode 16 Adaptive Lighting 18 21 adding borders 29 AE Metering 19 apply artistic effects 27 arrow buttons 4 artistic effects 27 assistance 46 Auto mode 16 B Back button 4 battery charge 6 conserving 48 door 5 install 6 shots per 49 top points about use 48 Beach mode 16 blinking lights on camera 4 borders 29 Burst setting 18 20 C camera dimensions 53 dock insert 5 parts 4 5 reset 39 specifications 52 turn on off 6 weight 53 Camera Setup Menu 38 Camera Sounds 38 Close up mode 16 color depth 52 colors 29 compression format 53 computer connect to 31 32 correcting images 28 D Date amp Time 7 38 Date amp Time Imprint 19 deleting images 4 23 Design Gallery 27 digital zoom 13 38 dimensions 53 direct print 33 Display Brightness 38 Display Timeout 38 dock insert 5 E e mail images 36 37 enhancing photos 28 exposure 13 Exposure Bracketing 19 Exposure Compensation 19 21 F F number 52 flash settings 15 working range 52 Flash button 4 focal length 52 focus auto focus 11 brackets 11 focus lock 12 optimizing 12 settings 52 folded lens 5 format memory card 8 G getting assistance 46 H HP Photosmart Express 35 HP Photosmart Software 8 l Image Display 4 Image Quality 18 54 images correcting 28 Date amp Time Imprint 19 deleting 23 Image Qual
64. on an image see Enhancing photos on page 28 Modify Color Allows you to apply a color effect to an image see Modifying colors on page 29 Add Borders Allows you to add a border to an image see Adding borders on page 29 w Ee Mx Crop Allows you to crop an image see Cropping images on page 30 Removing red eyes When you select Remove Red Eyes the camera processes the current still image to remove red eyes from the subjects 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 menu Save Changes Default Overwrites the original image and returns to the Design Gallery Menu View Changes Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas Cancel Returns to the E Design Gallery Menu without saving the red eye changes Remove Red Eyes is only available for pictures taken with a flash Applying artistic effects XX TIP If you need to crop an image see Cropping images on page 30 do so before applying artistic effects adding borders or enhancing photos If you plan to apply artistic effects modify colors or enhance photos do so before adding a border Using the Design Gallery Menu 27 Chapter 5 lz Apply Artistic Effects allows you to create a copy of a selected image and apply creative effects to the copy To
65. on the computer Turn the camera off then on again If that does not fix the problem reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 Ifthe problem persists contact Hewlett Packard Technical Support see Product support on page 46 43 Chapter 9 cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer Either install the HP Photosmart Software see Install the software on page 8 or see Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software on page 32 Configure your camera preferences so the HP Photosmart software starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh Open the HP Photosmart Camera settings in System Preferences to make changes or to view the camera software help Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive see USB Configuration in Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 38 then follow the steps in Connecting to the computer on page 32 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 Software disconnect the camera from the computer and reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 Then restart the image transfer process see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 31 The HP Photosmart Software does not start automatically when connect to my Macintosh Configure your camera preferences so the HP Photosmart so
66. ople 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 Beach For capturing scenes at the beach Snow For capturing scenes in snow Sunset For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset po IER bo B eh G EY NOTE The shooting modes do not apply when you are recording video clips The shooting mode remains in effect until it is changed again or until you turn off the camera Using Panorama mode The H 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 za Stitch Panorama on the camera see Stitching panoramas on page 25 If you installed the HP Photosmart Software see Install the 16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips software on page 8 you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer 1 While in y Picture Capture press Mode use 4 to select either Z3 Panorama left to right or Panorama right to left then press Sc 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 Image Display to align your second picture with the first 4 Press the Shutter button to ta
67. ort for non HP printers 34 Transferring and printing images 7 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express you can select pictures in your camera to print automatically see Marking images for printing on page 35 to buy prints online see Buying prints online on page 36 or to send to custom destinations see Sharing images on page 36 the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer You must have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to use some features in the t Photosmart Express Menu For information about installing this software see Install the software on page 8 EY NOTE Available online services vary by country or region Using the Photosmart Express Menu To display the amp Photosmart Express Menu 1 Slide O G to ES and press 2 Use av to highlight amp Photosmart Express then press Sc Menu 3 Use av to highlight a menu option then press or Print Allows you to select images and specify number of copies to print See Marking images for printing on page 35 Share Allows you to add custom online destinations and share images to one or more destinations See Sharing images on page 36 Buy Prints Online Specifies images you want printed by an online printing service See Buying prints online on page 36 EY NOTE The features in the amp Photosmart Express Menu ar
68. ports standard high speed and high capacity Secure Digital SD and SDHC memory cards 32MB to 8GB 1 Turn offthe camera and open the Battery Memory Card door 2 Insert the optional memory card in the smaller slot as shown Make sure the memory card snaps into place 3 Close the Battery Memory Card door and turn on the camera EY NOTE When you turn on your camera with a memory card installed the camera indicates the number of images you can store on the memory card at the current e Image Quality setting This camera supports storing a maximum of 1999 images on a memory card Always format new memory cards before first use Formatting removes all images from the memory card so make sure to transfer existing images before formatting see Transferring and printing images on page 31 1 With the camera turned on slide A Y C3 to C3 2 Press ij 3 Use w to select Format Card then press 5c Menu 4 Use w to select Yes then press ox to format the card EY NOTE Once you install a memory card all new images and video clips are stored on the card rather than in internal memory To use internal memory and 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 24 For information about supported memory cards see Storage under Specific
69. posure on page 11 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down and release to begin recording video 5 Tostop recording video press and release the Shutter button again Instant Review After you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip the camera displays it briefly in Instant Review If you want to delete the image or video clip press Qj select This Menu Image from the Y Delete menu then press ox Auto focus and exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera automatically measures and locks the focus for pictures and video clips and exposure for pictures only When you auto focus Indicator Description Green focus brackets Focus found Red focus brackets Focus not found see Optimizing focus on page 12 Pictures only Long exposure required see Optimizing exposure on page 13 n M shaking hand icon X TIP If you follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does not appear to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in 3 Playback see the topics on blurry dark light or grainy images in Troubleshooting on page 39 Focusing on the subject When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera searches for focus within the focus brackets When it finds focus the focus brackets turn green If the focus brackets do not frame your subject use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 12 Re
70. ptions for taking pictures and recording video clips continued Eo Date amp Time Imprint 0 only Imprints date in lower left corner of image The setting remains in effect until it is changed even when you turn off the camera Off Default No date or time imprinted on the image Date Only Date permanently imprinted 2 Date amp Time Date and time permanently imprinted Exposure Compensation Overrides the camera s automatic exposure setting For more information see Exposure Compensation on page 21 To make the images you are about to capture brighter press gt to increase the value To make the images you are about to capture darker press 4 to decrease the value Exposure Bracketing only Creates a set of three images captured at the value set for E Exposure Compensation and under and over exposed by the value you select using 4 Off Default Wg t0 5 ie 1 0 During Instant Review see Instant Review on page 11 you can delete the entire bracketing sequence To delete individual images see Deleting images on page 23 White Balance Balances color based on lighting conditions For more information see White Balance on page 21 Auto Default Corrects for scene illuminance For general picture taking Sun For outdoor scenes in sunny or cloudy conditions 2 Shade For outdoor scenes in shade or at dusk tod Tungsten For i
71. r M Buy Prints Online on the camera s t Photosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 35 Panoramic sequences are not automatically stitched when you transfer the images to your computer Images marked for printing do not automatically print when the camera is connected to the computer Windows only Tags associated with images transfer depending on the operating System you are using Windows XP Tags associated with images do not transfer Windows Vista Tags associated with images transfer to the Vista Photo Gallery However you can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by Connecting your camera directly to the computer see Connecting to the computer on page 32 Using a memory card reader see Using a memory card reader on page 33 Connecting to the computer 32 1 Turn off the camera connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera then turn on the camera Your computer s provided image transfer software should start Follow the on screen instructions to transfer your images When you have finished transferring images disconnect the camera from the computer If you encounter problems set the camera s lt USB Configuration to Disk Drive see USB Configuration under Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 38 and reconnect to your computer Transferring and printing images EY NOTE On Macintosh computers if you set the
72. rders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed image To add a border 1 2 Use Aw to select LZ Add Borders then press 6x Use aw to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image Soft Edge Applies a soft vignetted frame to the image Inset Border lmage extends beyond the inset frame Torn Edge Creates random tears for an uneven border effect Burned Edge Creates a border with darkened areas that appear burned Spatter Creates an edge that appears to dissolve into the paper like spray Oval Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges Modifying colors 29 Chapter 5 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 Ge to select the border and display the LZ Add Borders menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the border Press 5 to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the EY Design Gallery Menu Press to exit without saving and return to the LZ Add Borders menu Cropping images T 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 XX TIP Make sure you crop im
73. res and recording video clips IC Inset cita 10 Recording videoclips 5 5 5 t qe oa Md Ce Do MM opt hcic qn its 11 Instant RevIgwW rtc e Ee ede ieee Win re EE ER uen 11 Auto focus and EXPOSULE cccccccccccceeeecececececes cesses enne nennen emere nrn aki risa a adigi disks isis sais nasa sis 11 Focusing ori the subJ8ct 2 Seton tain oe dete cte ed al actin tannin 11 Optimizing TO6lus secte teet ee ea oh E a inii c t n 12 Using Focus Lock iia e ao edad ndun ias sees LOS 12 Optimizirig expOSUre s eire eot hr eR Ee oe RUE RE ERE dg ced ae PEN aL E 13 USING ZOOM e EE 13 Optical ZOOM na a ie at Esca t ae fcrt D ases ace de reden as eters DER 13 Digital ZOOM p X 13 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Setting the flash Zi ee teen rte rede i Uae benign eee xd baat 15 FROG CVC red ca I oa e EC ERE ERROR ED AG n ERR EB ER eee AREE ERE SAT ETE Meare 15 Using the shooting modes 1 ci nii it gate dud qd gd 15 Using Panorama mode 2 perenniter teret tinte nde Poena dn dnte inne 16 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus ssssssssseeeeeee 17 Using the Self Timer SettiNQS ooooococnnnncccccnnnncococccncnncnononcnnncnnnonccn cnn anar cnn nn enne ernst 20 Using the Burst Setting i ei tette eed bleedin dec a E D xe denn 20 Adaptive Lighting repe eee Uv d ee pre ede te etr ert 21 Exposure Compensation
74. rint a frame from a video clip using the HP Photosmart Software For more information see Help in the HP Photosmart Software 1 Check that the printer is turned on there is paper in the printer and there are no printer error messages EY NOTE If you are printing a stitched panorama see Using Panorama mode on page 16 verify that your PictBridge certified printer can print panoramas and that you have loaded panorama paper 2 Turn off the camera connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable that came with your camera then turn on the camera 3 Ifthe Print marked pictures screen is displayed on the camera s Image Display do Printing directly to a printer 33 Chapter 6 one of the following Ifyou want to print the pictures you marked for printing see Marking images for printing on page 35 highlight Yes press Sc then follow the on camera instructions to select print options and print the marked pictures EY NOTE After the printer prints the marked images the Image Display on the camera shows an image You can then select individual images to print by following the remaining steps in this procedure If you want to select individual images to print highlight No then press ac 4 When the Image Display on the camera shows an image Ifyou want to print one or more images use 4 to display an image you want to print use Aw to specify the number of copies
75. series cameras Ensure that a battery is installed in the camera that the power adapter is connected to the camera and is plugged into a working electrical outlet and that power adapter is not damaged or defective Troubleshooting 39 Chapter 9 Ensure that the memory card is the proper type see Storage on page 53 If so remove the memory card and turn on the camera if the camera turns on turn off the camera install the memory card turn on the camera and format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 If the camera does not turn on after you reinstalled the memory card format the memory card using a memory card reader or replace the memory card e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 39 The battery gauge goes up and down frequently See Power indicators on page 49 have to recharge the Lithium lon battery frequently e See Extending battery life on page 48 A battery that is new or has not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity Ifyou have not used the battery for two months or longer recharge it The Lithium lon battery will not charge Try charging it again after it has drained awhile e Use only the power adapter that came with your camera If 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 It
76. sing the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 e You may have zoomed in too far using digital zoom see Digital zoom on page 13 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 Images are missing on my camera Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory If so transfer the images to the memory card see Move Images to Card under Using the Playback Menu on page 24 I have two memory cards that are the same size but one stores many more pictures than the other Your memory card may contain files that are not images or videos recognized by the camera Save any data on the memory card that you want to keep then format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 If your memory cards are 4GB or larger the card that stores fewer images may have been improperly formatted by a device that does not support 4GB or larger cards A new type of High Capacity Secure Digital marked SDHC memory card is now available that prevents improper formatting and use by devices not supporting 4GB or larger cards Try formatting the card in this camera which supports High Capacity Secure Digital cards Your memory card may be defective If you have formatted your memory card in the camera and it does not show the expected capacity consider replacing the me
77. sonable pro tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For further information contact Manager of Corporate Product Regulations Hewlett Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto Ca 94304 650 857 1501 HP Photosmart R830 R840 series Digital Camera Declaration of Conformity European Economic Area According to ISO IEC 17050 1 and EN 17050 1 Supplier s name Hewlett Packard Company Digital Photography and Entertainment Division declares that the product Product name HP Photosmart R830 R840 series Digital Camera may contain suffixes Product number s L2466A L2467A L2468A L2469A L2470A L2471A
78. tal pixel count Storage 32MB internal flash memory not all of which is available for storing images and video clips see Memory capacity on page 53 Slot for memory card This camera supports standard high speed and high capacity Secure Digital SD and SDHC memory cards 32MB to 8GB This camera supports storing a maximum of 1999 images on a memory card The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the 2 Image Quality and X Video Quality settings see Memory capacity on page 53 Compression format JPEG EXIF for pictures Motion JPEG for video clips Interfaces Dock connector HP 1253 7135 and USB cable connector USB 2 0 Full Speed USB mini B connected to either Power adapter via USB connector on the side of the camera Optional HP Photosmart dock via dock connector on the bottom of the camera Standards USB PTP and MSDC JPEG Motion JPEG DPOF EXIF DCF DPS External body Measurements with camera off and lens cover closed width depth dimensions height 98 mm 3 86 in by 26 5 mm 1 04 in by 63 15 mm 2 49 in Weight 146 grams 5 15 ounces without battery Power Typical power usage 1800 mW with Image Display on Power sources include One rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series cameras Power adapter included with camera 5 Vdc 1A 5 W HP AC power adapter
79. 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 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 Pressthe Shutter button all the way down to take the picture 12 Taking pictures and recording video clips Optimizing exposure When you are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure If the camera determines the scene will require a very long exposure a shaking hand icon 4 appears The camera will take the picture but it may be blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required Try one of the following Set the flash to 44 Auto Flash or Flash On see Setting the flash on page 15 Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface If the subject is out of the flash range or you do not have a tripod turn on a Steady Photo For R840 series see Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 17 For R830 series see Using the shooting modes on page 15 Turn on more light EY NOTE When you are recording a v
80. ttery 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 Managing batteries Do not disassemble or modify the battery 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 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 AN CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 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 You cannot take pictures or record video clips but you can still review images in J Playback and use the ES Playback Menu Battery is depleted Camera will power down dO M Blinking Animated Camera is operating on AC power and is charging

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