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1. 90 Viewing Thumbnails 4 91 Magnifying Images 00005 92 Using the Playback Menu 0 93 Deletes ia coi daa hina EEEE eed is 96 Remove Red Eyes 000 00005 98 Image Advice 6 2 eee eee 99 Image lines eda reatie ers vague eh x 99 Preview Panorama 4 101 Rolotes ss i EEE I eae el h 102 Record Audio 2 2 2 2 eee eee 103 4 Using HP Instant Share 105 Using the HP Instant Share Menu 106 Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera 108 Sending Individual Images to Destinations 110 Sending All Images to Destinations 112 5 Transferring and Printing Images 115 Transferring Images to a Computer 115 Printing Images Directly from the Camera 117 Printing Panoramas 00005 120 6 Using the Setup Menu 121 Display Brightness 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee 122 Camera Sounds 0 000 e ee eee 123 Focus Assist Light 0000 00000 124 Instant Review 0 00000 125 Contents Digital Zoom 20 oaeee ne a eat ees 126 Live View at Power On 00 0 127 Date amp Time sses es taia a eee 128 USB Configuration a a aanas aaau 129 TV Configuration 0 0 0 0 cee ee eee 130 Language 2 2 eee ee eee 131 Move Images to Card onnaa nananana 132 Reset Settings 0 0 20 eee eee eee 133 7 Troubleshooting and Support
2. Feature Description Resolution Still pictures e 6 4MP 2934 by 2170 total pixel count e 6 2MP 2864 by 2160 effective pixel count Video clips e 320 by 240 total pixel count 30 frames sec Sensor Diagonal 9 075 mm 1 1 8 inch 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 e Wide 8 mm Telephoto 24 mm e 35 mm equivalent approximately 39 mm to 117 mm F Number e Wide f 2 8 to f 4 8 Telephoto f 4 9 to f 8 4 Lens threads None Viewfinder Optical real image zoom type viewfinder 3x magnification without diopter adjust Zoom 3x optical 8x digital zoom Specifications 201 Feature Description Focus Normal default e Wide 500 mm 20 in to infinity Telephoto 700 mm 28 in to infinity Macro e Wide 140 mm to 900 mm 6 in to 35 in Telephoto 500 mm to 1000 mm 20 in to 39 in Focus settings Normal Focus default Macro Infinity Manual Focus Shutter speed 1 2000 to 16 seconds Tripod mount Yes Built in flash Yes 6 second typical recharge time Flash working range Zoom Position Wide Maximum with ISO Speed set to Auto ISO 5 meters 16 5 feet Zoom Position Telephoto Maximum with ISO Spee
3. gt to go to next item 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the correct date time format date and time are set 5 Press the s button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off The Date amp Time settings also remain current as long as the camera battery that is installed has a charge or the battery is removed for less than 10 minutes or the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter 128 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual USB Configuration This setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer 1 2 In the Setup Menu page 121 select USB USB Configuration v Digital Camera DiskiDrive In the USB Configuration sth sub menu highlight one of these two choices Camera appears as an imaging devi when connected to a Digital Camera Causes the GOMES computer to recognize the camera as a digital camera using the Picture Transfer Protocol PTP standard This is the default setting on the camera Disk Drive Causes the computer to recognize the camera as a disk drive using the Mass Storage Device Class MSDC standard Use this setting to transfer images to a computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it see Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software on page 140 You may be unable to use this
4. 0 00000 00 7 To learn more For information on your new HP Photosmart digital camera and compatible accessories go to www hp com go myhpcamera To order accessories G e Visit your nearest HP retailer oe e Buy online www hpshopping com Or call toll free 1 866 433 2031 2 At home camera docks Recharge batteries transfer photos to a PC view on a TV you get it all with a dock HP Photosmart R series dock Part Number C8887A For HP Photosmart R series cameras Charge two HP Photosmart RO7 lithium ion batteries at the same time one in the camera while docked and an included spare in the dock s charging bay Easily transfer photos to your PC e mail your photos via HP Instant Share or print at the touch of a button Connect to your TV and view photo slideshows from your couch with the dock s remote control HP Photosmart M series dock Part Number G8907A For HP Photosmart M series 435 cameras Easily transfer photos to your computer print to select HP printers or share with HP Instant Share technology using this handy camera dock You can also recharge the included NiMH batteries and use the dock to view digital photos on your TV HP Photosmart 8881 dock Part Number C8881A For HP Photosmart 945 camera Charge the included NiMH rechargeable batteries while your camera is docked Easily transfer photos to your PC e mail your photos via HP Instant Share or print at the touch of a button Co
5. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free If HP is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use e Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by HP c unauthorized modification or misuse d operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product or e improper site preparation or maintenance TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some countries states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country state to state or province to province HP s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where HP has a support presence fo
6. If the new setting is anything other than the default Multi setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The Auto Focus setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Multi setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 75 AE Metering This setting allows you to specify which region of a scene the camera will use to calculate the exposure 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select AE Metering 2 In the AE Metering sub menu use the a buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the se button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail Setting Description Average The camera uses the entire scene to measure and O calculate exposure Use this setting when you want everything in the picture to be used equally when calculating exposure Center The camera uses a large area in the center of the scene Weighted to measure and calculate exposure This setting is good to use when the subject of the picture is in the center of the frame Exposure will be based more on the subject than on its surroundings This is the default setting Spot The camera uses a small area in the center of the scene re to measure and calculate exposure This can be useful in backlit scenes or when the subject of the pictu
7. e Reorient the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experience radio TV technician for help USA Contact Hardware Quality Manager Hewlett Packard Company Fort Collins Colorado USA 970 898 3800 EU Declaration of Conformity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Note For Service and Support issues see Chapter 7 of the User s Manual Do not return the product to the following address Supplier s Name Hewlett Packard Company Supplier s Address Consumer Imaging and Printing 3404 East Harmony Road Fort Collins Colorado 80528 USA declares that the product Product Number s HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera may contain suffixes Regulatory Model FCLSD 0505 Product Options Photosmart R Series Dock product number C8887A or C8887B Power Adapter C8887 60003 World Wide Power Adapter C8912B or C8912C Conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety IEC 60950 1 2001 EN 60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN 60825 1 2001 Class 1 LED Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC CISPR 22 1997 Class B EN 55022 1998 Class B EN 61000 3 2 1995 A1 A2 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EN 55024 1998 EN IEC 61000 4 2 EN IEC 61000 4 3 EN IEC 61000 4 4 EN IEC 61000 4 5 EN IEC 61000 4 6 EN IEC 61000 4 8 EN IEC 61000 4 11 Supplementary information The pr
8. 135 Resetting the Camera 000 000 136 HP Image Zone Software 00 137 Computer System Requirements 137 HP Image Zone Express Windows Only 138 Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software 00 139 Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software 140 Using a Memory Card Reader 141 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive 144 Problems and Solutions 04 145 Error Messages on the Camera 160 Error Messages on the Computer 172 Getting Assistance 0 00000 174 HP Accessibility Website 174 HP Photosmart Website 175 Support Process 6 2 eee eee eee 175 Phone Support in the United States and Ca ada sses ies raoi aca diagavs ds 177 Phone Support in Europe the Middle East and Africa one ta Se kee Pease ae 177 Other Phone Support Worldwide 180 8 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual A Managing Batteries 183 Top Points About Batteries 183 Extending Battery Life 184 Safety Precautions for Using Batteries 185 Performance per Battery Type 186 Number of Shots per Battery Type 187 Power Indicators 0 0 e eee eee eee 188 Recharging the Lithium lon Battery 189 Safety Precautions for Recharging Lithium lon Batteries 04 191 Sleep
9. e button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table helps explain the settings in more detail Setting Description Low The edges in your images will be softer with less grain amp or noise You can use this setting for taking portrait pictures with softer more natural edges Medium The edges in your images will have normal sharpness This is the default setting High The edges in your images will be more pronounced This amp setting may be helpful for outdoor landscapes but the images will contain more grain or noise If the new setting is anything other than the default Medium setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The Sharpness setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE The Sharpness setting does not apply when recording video clips Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 83 Contrast This setting allows you to control how much contrast there will be between the dark and light colors in your captured images including the amount of detail there will be in the highlights and shadows within the images 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select Contrast allon 2 In the Contrast sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the s button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table helps explain the settings in more detail
10. Setting Description Low Your images will have less contrast Dark and light colors in the image will be less distinct and there will be more details in the highlights and shadows Medium Your images will have normal contrast This is the default setting High Your images will have more contrast Dark and light colors in the image will be more distinct and there will be less details in the highlights and shadows If the new setting is anything other than the default Medium setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The Contrast setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 84 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Date amp Time Imprint This setting imprints either the date or the date and time of when the image was captured in the lower left hand corner of the image After you select either of the Date amp Time Imprint settings the date or date and time will be imprinted on all subsequent still images that are captured not to previously captured images After you have taken a picture using either the Date Only or Date amp Time setting the date or date and time that is imprinted on the image cannot be removed later If you rotate the image using the Rotate option in the Playback Menu page 93 the date or date and time imprint will likewise rotate with the image TIP Verify that the date and time setting is correct before using this fea
11. 1 2 Review the troubleshooting section of this User s Manual see Problems and Solutions on page 145 Access the HP Customer Care website for support If you have access to the Internet you can obtain a wide range of information about your digital camera Visit the HP website for product help drivers and software updates at www hp com support Customer Support is available in the following languages Dutch English French German ltalian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Danish Finnish and Norwegian support information is available in English only Access HP e support If you have access to the Internet connect with HP via e mail by going to www hp com support You will receive a personal reply from an HP Customer Support technician E mail support is available in the languages listed at that website Troubleshooting and Support 175 4 US and Canadian customers skip this step and go on to Step 5 Contact your local HP dealer If your digital camera has a hardware failure take it to your local HP dealer for a solution Service is free during your digital camera s limited warranty period 5 Contact HP Customer Care for support by phone Please consult the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country region www hp com support As a part of HP s continuing efforts to improve phone support information services
12. 5 Press the button to highlight Delete and then press the Mew button to display the Delete sub menu 6 Use the Y button to highlight Format Card and then press the s button to display the Format Card confirmation screen 7 Press the Y button to highlight Yes and then press the Mew button to format the card Formatting Card appears in the Image Display while the camera is formatting the memory card When the camera has completed the formatting the Total Images Summary screen is displayed see Total Images Summary Screen on page 90 To remove the memory card from the camera first turn the camera off Then open the Battery Memory card door press down on the top edge of the memory card and it will spring outward from the slot Getting Started 19 10 Install the Software The HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images and configure the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera NOTE If you do not install the HP Image Zone software you can still use the camera but certain features will be affected For details see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 139 NOTE If you have trouble installing or using the HP Image Zone software see the HP Customer Support website www hp com support for more information Windows To install the HP Image Zone software successfully your computer must have a minimum of 64MB of RAM Windows 2000 XP 98 98 SE or Me and In
13. If your printer has a memory card slot and can print video clips you can insert the memory card directly in the printer s memory card slot and print the video clip See your printer s manual for more information 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 support for non HP printers TIP In addition to the method described in this section you can also print images directly from the printer using one of the following methods e If you have an optional memory card that has images stored on it that you want to print and your printer has a memory card slot remove the optional memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer s memory card slot See your printer s manual for specific instructions e If you have an optional HP Photosmart R series dock you can connect the camera and the printer using the dock See the dock User s Manual for instructions Transferring and Printing Images 119 Printing Panoramas When a set of images marked as a panoramic sequence is transferred to your computer with HP Image Transfer the panorama component of the HP Image Zone software on your computer automatically stitches the images together to form a single panoramic image This panoramic image can then be printed using the HP Image Zone software NOTE Windows computers must have the full version of the HP Image Zone s
14. Saturation setting 82 Sharpness setting 83 shooting modes 49 thumbnails view 91 too dark light 63 transferring camera to computer 115 White Balance setting 71 images per battery type 187 Infinity focus setting 42 install battery 13 memory card 18 software 20 21 wrist strap 13 Instant Review setting 125 internal memory format 96 image capacity of 207 pictures remaining 31 38 90 ISO Speed setting 78 L Landscape mode setting 49 Language change setting 131 choose at first startup 16 LEDs lights on camera AF viewfinder light 24 Focus Assist light 25 124 Power light 22 Self Timer light 25 Video viewfinder light 24 lens cleaning 145 life of battery conserving 184 Lithium lon battery purchasing 194 recharging 189 safety precautions 185 Live View button 24 using 37 Live View at Power On setting 127 long exposures noise reduction 52 M Macintosh computer setting online destinations 109 transferring images 116 Macintosh computer install software 21 Macro focus setting 42 Index 213 Magnify control on Zoom lever 23 using 92 magnifying images 92 Manual Focus setting 42 43 Manual White Balance setting 73 memory card door on camera 26 format 18 96 install 18 pictures remaining 31 38 90 supported types and sizes 203 204 memory internal format 96 Menu OK button description 23 menus Capture 61 HP Instant Share 106 overview 28 Playback 93 Setup 12 messages oncamera 160
15. Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera You can set up a maximum of 34 HP Instant Share destinations such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists in the HP Instant Share Menu NOTE You will need an Internet connection to complete this procedure NOTE If you have a memory card in the camera make sure the memory card is not locked and has some free space on it 1 Make sure the full version of the HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer see pages 20 and 137 Menu 2 Turn on the camera press the S button and use the 4 buttons to scroll to the HP Instant Share Menu 3 Use the Y button to highlight HP Instant Share Setup ms and press the 6 button A message will appear in the Image Display asking you to connect the camera to your computer 4 Without turning off the camera connect it fo your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera Connect the larger end of the cable to your computer and the smaller end to the USB connector on the side of the camera 108 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Another way to connect the camera to the computer is with the optional HP Photosmart R series dock simply put the camera in the dock and press the Save Print c button on the dock The next step is slightly different on a Windows and Macintosh computer e Windows Connecting the camera to the computer activates the HP Instant Share Setup p
16. The light is low In dim light the camera blurry and the flash requires a longer exposure is set to Flash Use a tripod to hold the Off or camera steady improve Night lighting conditions Set the flash to Auto Flash 44 see page 47 e Hold the camera with two hands as you press the Shutter button or use a tripod Watch for the W icon in the Image Display this means that it is almost impossible to hold steady and you must use a tripod The camera Set the camera to Macro W4 was set to the wrong focus setting for the scene Troubleshooting and Support Normal or Infinity OQ focus and try taking the picture again see page 42 151 Problem My image is blurry continued Possible cause Solution The subject Set the flash to Auto Flash A4 moved or you or Flash On 4 and set the moved the shooting mode to Action N camera while e Hold the camera with two taking the hands as you press the picture Shutter button or use a tripod Watch for the W icon in the Image Display this means that it is almost impossible to hold steady and you must use a tripod The camera e Make sure the focus brackets focused on the wrong thing or was unable to focus turn green before taking the picture see pages 39 and 41 Use Focus Lock see page 41 My image is too bright 152 The flash provided too much light Turn the flash off see page 47 Move back from
17. subject was too page 202 If not try using the far away Flash Off setting see page 47 which will require a longer exposure use a tripod or use Adaptive Lighting see page 64 A light is e Use the Flash On setting behind the see page 47 or use subject Adaptive Lighting see page 64 to brighten the subject Use the Spot setting for AE Metering see page 76 The scene had many light colored objects such as a white object on a light background Increase the EV Compensation see page 63 My image is grainy 154 The ISO Speed setting was too high Use a lower ISO Speed setting see page 78 There was not enough light e Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve e Add indirect lighting e Use the flash see page 47 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problem My image is grainy continued Possible cause The camera was too warm when the picture was taken The camera may have been on for a long time or had been stored in a hot location As the camera gets hotter images you take may have more noise in them resulting in more graininess Solution The effect will diminish as the camera cools For best image quality avoid storing the camera in very hot locations If the camera is warm after using it for a long time consider turning off the Image Display to minimize heating The image compression of the Image Q
18. television see TV Configuration on page 130 1 Scroll to the region that you want by using the buttons South America 2 Press the button to select the Europe highlighted region Choose the area where you live 8 Set the Date and Time The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture This information is recorded in the image properties which you can see in Playback Mode when the Playback Menu see page 93 or HP Instant Share Menu see page 106 is displayed when viewing Image Info see page 99 and when viewing the image on your computer You can also choose to have the date and time imprinted on the image see Date amp Time Imprint on page 85 1 The first item highlighted is the date and time format If you want to change the format use the aw buttons If the date and time format is correct press the button to move to the Date Date 01 01 2005 nme 12 00 am to change value gt to go to next item 2 Adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the v buttons Getting Started 17 3 Press the 4p buttons to move to the other selections 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set correctly 5 Press the 2 button when you have entered the proper values for the date and time A confirmation screen appears asking if the correct date and time have been set If the date and time are correct press the b
19. the front of your subject This is called fill flash Flash Off The camera will not use flash no matter the lighting conditions Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects that are beyond the flash range or to capture existing light scenes Exposure times may be increased when using this setting so you should use a tripod to avoid blurry pictures from camera shake Night o The camera uses the flash with red eye reduction if necessary to illuminate objects in the foreground see Red Eye on page 48 for a description of red eye reduction The camera then continues to expose as if the flash had not been used to gather the light Exposure times may be increased when using this setting therefore it is recommended that you use a tripod to avoid camera shake Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 47 If the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The Flash setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Auto Flash when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 NOTE The flash is not available in Panorama Sunset Document or Museum shooting modes with the Burst setting nor is it available while recording video clips Red Eye The red eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects eyes which sometimes makes a human
20. we advise you to check the HP website on a regular basis for new information regarding service features and delivery If you cannot solve the problem using the above options call HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera For faster service please be prepared to provide the following information e The digital camera s model number on the front of the camera e The digital camera s serial number on the bottom of the camera e The computer s operating system and available RAM e The version of the HP software on the CD label e Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice Telephone support is free for one year from the date of purchase for Africa Asia Pacific Canada Latin America Middle East and United States Telephone support is free for one year from date of purchase throughout most of Europe It is free for two years from the date of purchase for the following countries in Europe Czech Republic Slovakia Turkey and Portugal 176 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Phone Support in the United States and Canada Support is available both during and after the warranty period Within the period of your warranty telephone support is provided free of charge Call 1 800 474 6836 1 800 HP invent HP Total Care phone support is available 24x7 in English United States and Canada Spanish United St
21. 124 format internal memory 96 memory card 18 96 H help from customer support 175 Help menu description 30 Help on camera 62 HP AC power adapter connector on camera 26 purchasing 194 Index 211 HP Image Zone Express software description 138 HP Image Zone software description 137 Image Zone Express 138 installing 20 not using 139 system requirements 137 Windows requirements 137 HP Instant Share description 105 sending all images 112 sending individual images 110 using the HP Instant Share Menu 106 HP Instant Share Menu description 107 sending all images 112 sending individual images 110 setting up destinations 108 using 106 HP web sites 175 Image Advice using 99 Image Display 212 description 24 Digital Zoom setting 126 Instant Review setting 125 Live View at Power On setting 127 Live View button 24 status screen 31 using 37 Image Info using 99 Image Quality setting 66 setting custom 69 images Adaptive Lighting 64 AE Bracketing 79 AE Metering setting 76 Auto Focus Area setting 74 brightening 63 Color setting 81 color tint 73 Contrast setting 84 Custom Image Quality setting 69 darkening 63 Date amp Time Imprint 85 Image Quality setting 66 ISO Speed setting 78 magnifying 92 number remaining 31 38 90 number saved in internal memory 207 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Panorama mode 52 record audio clips 34 Rotate 102
22. 172 on computer 172 MF Focus button 23 microphone description 25 Move Images to Card 132 214 My Mode description 51 preferred settings 55 Saved Settings sub menu 56 using 55 N noise reduction long exposures 52 Normal Focus setting 42 number of pictures remaining 31 38 90 number of images in internal memory 207 oO ON OFF switch description 22 on camera demo viewing 3 online destinations setting 108 online Help for Capture Menu options 62 optical zoom 45 over exposing an image 63 override automatic exposure 49 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual P Panorama mode Preview Panorama 101 setting 50 using 52 panoramas printing 120 parts of camera back of camera 22 front side and bottom of camera 25 top of camera 27 performance per battery type 186 pictures record audio clips 34 take selftimer 58 take stills 33 Playback button description 23 Menu using 93 using 87 Portrait mode setting 50 power light 22 specifications 206 turn on off 16 power adapter HP AC 26 connector on camera 26 purchasing 194 Power light description 22 Power ON OFF switch description 22 Preview Panorama 101 print images directly to printer 117 using HP Instant Share 105 problems troubleshooting 135 product support 175 purchasing camera accessories 193 R range Exposure Compensation 204 flash 202 F number 201 focus 202 focus settings 42 recharging Lithium lon battery 189 record audi
23. 204 4 ateca ke ten thaws 11 Setupiy adie Ei eh Whee es 12 1 Install the Camera Dock Insert Optional 12 2 Attach the Wrist Strap 13 3 Install the Battery 13 4 Charge the Battery 0 15 5 Turn on the Camera 0 16 6 Choose the Language 16 7 Setthe Region 0 00 17 8 Setthe Date and Time 17 9 Install and Format a Memory Card Optional 2 2 eee ee eee 18 10 Install the Software 00 20 Windows 0 0 0 eee 20 Macintosh 0 0 00000 e ee eee 21 User s Manual on the CD 21 Camera Parsee si nea iiie ata devas 22 Back of the Camera 0000 0005 22 Front Side and Bottom of the Camera 25 Top of the Camera 0000055 27 Camera States 2 ee 28 Camera Menus 0 00 ce eee eee 28 Camera Status Screen 20 0 ee eee 31 Viewing the On Camera Demo 31 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 33 Taking Still Pictures 2 eee eee 33 Recording Audio with Still Pictures 34 Orientation Sensor 00000 0 35 Recording Video Clips 0005 36 Contents 5 Using Live View 0 eee eee ee 37 Focusing the Camera 00 00 000 39 Obtaining Optimum Focus and Exposure 39 Using Focus Lock 2 2 20 00000000 41 Using the Focus Range Settings 42 Using Manual Focus 0 4 43 U
24. Balance setting in My Mode and then simply set your camera to the My Mode shooting mode every time in the future that you wish to take similar pictures The settings in My Mode are completely independent from the group of settings used for all other shooting modes on the camera My Mode settings are saved by default when you turn the camera off Selecting and Saving Preferred Settings in My Mode 1 Press the Mode button on the top of the camera to toggle through the shooting modes until you see My Mode and the MY icon in the Image Display 2 Press the s button to display the My Mode Capture Menu 3 To change the setting for a particular menu option a Use the aw buttons to scroll to a menu option in the My Mode Capture Menu b Press the button The sub menu for that menu option is displayed Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 55 c Use the Y buttons to highlight the new setting you want for that menu option d Press the button to select that setting and return to the My Mode Capture Menu 4 Repeat Step 3 for each menu option setting you want to change 5 When you have finished changing settings in the My Mode Capture Menu press the Live View g button on the back of the camera to exit the My Mode Capture Menu and return to Live View The MY icon and the icons for the settings you selected for My Mode are now displayed in Live View The settings you selected ar
25. Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose the battery to water or salt water or allow the battery to get wet Do not disassemble or modify the battery The battery contains safety and protection devices which if damaged may cause the battery to generate heat explode or ignite e Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels excessively hot note that it is normal for the battery to feel warm changes color or shape or appears abnormal in any other way e In the 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 Managing Batteries 185 Performance per Battery Type The following table shows the approximate number of shots under light heavy and average use conditions for the rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery and the disposable Duracell CP1 battery Type of use Lithium CP1 lon Most economical if you take more than 30 Good Fair pictures per month Most economical if you take fewer than Good Good 30 pictures per month Heavy use of flash frequent pictures Good Fair Heavy use of video Good Fair Heavy use of Live View Good Fair Overall battery life Good Good Low temperature winter use Fair Fair Infrequent us
26. HP Image Zone Express Windows Only on page 138 e If your computer has Windows 98 98 SE or ME and at least 64MB of RAM the installation process installs the HP Image Zone Express software e If your computer has less than 64MB of RAM you cannot install the HP Image Zone software You can still use your camera but you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera See Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 139 Troubleshooting and Support 137 HP Image Zone Express Windows Only HP Image Zone Express allows you to transfer images from your camera to your computer However it lacks several features contained in the full version You cannot use the HP Image Zone Express software with any of the HP Instant Share features on the camera You cannot for example select images to print and then use the HP Image Zone software to print those images automatically You can however select images to print in the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera and then print directly to a printer see Printing Images Directly from the Camera on page 117 You can also use the HP Instant Share features available in the HP Image Zone Express software itself e Any images taken in Panorama mode will not be automatically stitched together when they are transferred to the computer Instead you must transfer the images in the panorama unstitched and then use a separately purchased image editing softw
27. N E aa 6MP 3 15 2005 0 29 14 of 43 3 Use the aw buttons to scroll through the HP Instant Share Menu options 4 Press the S button to select a highlighted option 5 To exit the HP Instant Share Menu select the lt gt EXIT menu option For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 28 106 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual The following table describes each of the default HP Instant Share Menu options as shown in the sample HP Instant Share screen above Icon Description 1 Print allows you to specify the number of copies of the Yap currently displayed image to print when connected to a computer or printer see Sending Individual Images to Destinations on page 110 2 ral Share All Images allows you to share alll still images in internal memory or on an optional memory card to a selected destination see Sending All Images to Destinations on page 112 3 NY HP Instant Share Setup allows you to add specific M e mail addresses and other HP Instant Share destinations to the HP Instant Share Menu see Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera on page 108 4 4 EXIT allows you to exit the HP Instant Share Menu TIP If you select images to print using HP Instant Share and then take them to a photo printing service for printing let the printing service know that there is a standard DPOF file that specifies which and how many images you want printed Using HP Instant Share 107
28. Time out for Power Conservation 192 B Purchasing Camera Accessories 193 C Caring for YourCamera 197 Basic Camera Care 0000 197 Cleaning the Camera 0 0 0000 198 Cleaning the Camera Lens 199 Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display 0000000 199 D Specifications thas dt Stretch 8 eed 201 Memory Capacity 2 00 0 ee eee 207 INGER eg Pansat Oe alae sa ae eas ek meee cased 209 Contents 9 10 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart R717 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photography This manual explains camera features you can use to ensure great results while enjoying the photographic experience Some of these features are HP adaptive lighting technology Automatically bring out details lost in shadows See page 64 In camera red eye removal Identity and remove red eyes See page 98 12 shooting modes including Panorama Choose a preset shooting mode for best exposure for common picture scenes or define your own shooting mode with your most frequently used settings Use Panorama to capture up to five consecutive pictures and preview them as a full panorama on your camera Then merge them into one wide image on the computer See page 49 HP Image Advice Provides tips to help you take better photos See page 99 HP Instant Share Easi
29. advice for improving a selected image display image capture information rotate images record audio and attach it to an image and preview a panoramic sequence of images Menu 1 To display the Playback Menu press the s button while you are in Playback If you are not currently in Playback Menu press the Playback J button first then press the button 2 Use the a buttons to highlight the Playback Menu option that you want to use on the left side of the Image Display The Playback Menu options are explained later in this section 3 Move to the image or video clip you want to use by pressing the 4 buttons This makes it easy to perform the same action on several images or video clips such as deleting multiple images or video clips 4 Select the highlighted Playback Menu option by pressing the Ss button Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the selected task 5 To exit the Playback Menu highlight the 5 EXIT menu option and press the st button For other ways to exit the menu see Camera Menus on page 28 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 93 The following table summarizes each of the Playback Menu options NOTE For information about the icons in the lower right corner of the Image Display see Using Playback on page 87 UAWN O12 amp e os Playback Menu Description Delete Presents a sub menu where you can delete the current image or video clip delete th
30. button on the camera Complete the print request again Unable to communicate with printer There is no connection between the camera and printer e Check that the printer is turned on e Make sure the cable is connected between the printer and the camera or the optional HP Photosmart R series dock If that does not work turn off the camera and disconnect it from the USB cable Turn the printer off and then on again Re connect the camera and turn it on Printer top cover is open The printer is open Close the top cover of the printer Incorrect or missing print head The print head is the incorrect model or is missing Install a new print head turn the printer off then turn it back on Printer ink cover is open The printer ink cover is open Close the ink cover Incorrect or missing print cartridge The printer cartridge is the incorrect model or is missing Troubleshooting and Support Install a new printer cartridge turn the printer off then turn it back on 171 Error Messages on the Computer Message Cannot Connect To Product 172 Possible cause The computer needs to access files in memory during HP Instant Share setup But either the internal memory is full or if an optional memory card is installed the card is either full or locked Solution If internal memory or the optional memory card is full transfe
31. cause The battery is functioning incorrectly is dead is installed incorrectly is missing or is the wrong type Solution The charge in the battery could be low or completely drained Try installing a new or recharged battery Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly see page 13 e Ensure that you are using the correct type of battery For best results use only a rechargeable HP Photosmart ROZ Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1812A L181 2B or a disposable Duracell CP1 battery If you are using an optional HP AC power adapter it is not connected to the camera or is not plugged into a power outlet Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera and is plugged into a working electrical outlet The optional HP AC power adapter is not functioning correctly Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is not damaged or defective and is plugged into a working electrical outlet Troubleshooting and Support 145 Problem The camera does not turn on continued Possible cause Solution The camera Reset the camera see has stopped page 136 operating The optional Ensure that the memory card is memory card is nota supported card or is corrupted the proper type for your camera see page 203 If the card is the proper type remove the memory card and see if you can turn on the camera If you can turn on the camera w
32. connected Make sure the camera is properly inserted into dock and check the USB cable connectors at both the dock and printer computer or television No printable images in memory or No printable images on card 166 The camera has no still images Video clips cannot be printed directly from the camera Disconnect the camera from the printer then take still images before reconnecting the camera to the printer HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Message Cannot print video clips Possible cause You tried to select a video clip for printing Solution If your printer supports printing video clips transfer the video clip to your computer and print them from your computer Card full Camera cannot save Share selections or There is not enough room in memory or on an optional memory Transfer images video clips and or audio files from the camera to your computer then delete all Memory full card to save your files in internal memory or Camera cannot HP Instant Share on the memory card see save Share share selections page 96 Or replace the selections back to the card with a new one camera Insufficient space There is Transfer images from the on card to rotate insufficient room camera to your computer image in internal then delete all images in or memory or on the internal memory or on the Insufficient space in memory to rotate image opt
33. damage the camera or cause an unsafe condition It will also void your warranty a Sct Printed in China 2005 Hewlett Packard Company OUT L2038 90183 Gerduschemission LpA lt 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 Declaration of Conformity 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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 use is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures
34. example in front of a window 64 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual You can use Adaptive Lighting with or without flash but it is not recommended as a replacement for flash Unlike the flash Adaptive Lighting does not affect exposure settings so brightened areas may appear noisy or grainy and indoor or night images may be blurry if taken without a flash or a tripod 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select Adaptive Lighting 2 In the Adaptive Lighting sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the s button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail Setting Description Off The camera will process the image as normal This is the default setting Low The camera will gently brighten the dark regions of the Q image without changing brightly lit areas High The camera will greatly brighten the dark regions of the image without changing brightly lit areas significantly If the new setting is anything other than the default Off setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen Except in My Mode page 55 Adaptive Lighting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 65 NOTE When Adaptive Lighting is turned on the camera will take slightly longer to store an image in memory since the image is being processed more b
35. flash is not available while using the Burst setting 60 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and video clips you capture with your camera 1 2 3 To display the Capture Menu press the Live View i button and then press the s button If Live View is already on simply press the s button Screen 1 Screen 2 Te pici OS o5 OOGA ea Capture Menu Capture Menu a 2 ISO Speed yr Image Quali ty 6MP 4 Gas AE Bracketing White Balance Auto Color Full Color 3 Auto Focus Area Multi W Saturation Med X DMA o oS Capture Menu MEON Contrast Med fm Date amp Time Imprint Off EXIT Use the aw buttons to scroll through the Capture Menu options Either press the s button to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the 4 buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub menu Within a sub menu use the w buttons and then the Mew button to change the setting for the Capture Menu option Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 61 5 To exit the Capture Menu highlight the 5 EXIT option and press the 8 button For other ways to exit the menu see Camera Menus on page 28 TIP To retain preferred settings use My Mode see Selecting and Saving Preferred Settings in My Mode on page 55 He
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37. go online to www hpshopping com 7 or call 1 866 433 2031 you Printed in China MM Do more with your HP Photosmart digital camera To learn more Go to www hp com go myhpcamera To order accessories e Visit your nearest HP retailer Buy online www hpshopping com e Or call toll free 1 866 433 2031 Copyright 2004 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P 11839 90119 7 2004 9 iil L1839 90 MMN O invent Hewlett Packard limited warranty statement The HP Photosmart R717 digital camera with HP Instant Share comes with a one year limited warranty e HP warrants to you the end user customer that HP hardware accessories software and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase for the period specified above If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will at its option either replace or repair products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase for the period specified above due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will replace software which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects
38. image is at the desired size press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure and then press it all the way down to take the picture A To return to optical zoom press Zoom Out 4 on the Zoom lever until digital zooming stops Release Zoom Out 44 and then press it again NOTE You can disable digital zoom in the Setup Menu see Digital Zoom on page 126 NOTE Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image so your picture will tend to be more grainy than the same image taken with optical zoom In situations where you need higher quality such as for printing limit the use of digital zoom NOTE Digital zoom is not available while recording video clips nor when in Panorama shooting mode 46 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Setting the Flash The Flash 4 button allows you to cycle through the flash settings on the camera To change the flash setting press the Flash button until the desired setting appears on the Image Display The following table describes each of the flash settings on the camera Setting Description Auto The camera measures the light level and uses the flash Flash if necessary Ay Red Eye The camera measures the light level and uses the flash A with red eye reduction if necessary for a description of oF red eye reduction see Red Eye on page 48 Flash On The camera always uses flash If the light is behind your 4 subject you can use this setting fo increase the light on
39. life as required by law The symbol below indicates that this product may not be disposed in the general trash Please return the product for proper recovery disposal to the authorized collection location nearest to you For more information regarding return and recycling of HP products generally please visit www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle index html ps For future reference please enter the following information Model Number on the front of the camera Serial Number 10 digit number on the bottom of the camera Date the camera was purchased Printed in China 2 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide 1 Attach the Wrist Strap A Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown Enalish 2 Install the Battery 7 Your camera can use either a rechargeable HP Photosmart ROZ Lithium lon battery L1812A L1812B or a disposable Duracell CP1 battery See Appendix A in your camera User s Manual for important information about the rechargeable Lithium lon battery 1 Open the Battery Memory card door on the bottom of the camera by sliding the door to the back of the camera 2 Insert the battery in the larger slot as shown and push it in until the latch catches 3 Close the Battery Memory card door by pushing the door down and then sliding the door toward the front of the camera until the door latches 4 HP Photosmart R717 Quick
40. located on the HP Image Zone software CD To view the User s Manual 1 2 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer On Windows Click View User s Manual on the Main page of the CD installation screen On Macintosh Look in the readme file in the does folder of the HP Image Zone software CD Additional Assistance For tips and tools to help you use your camera more effectively visit www hp com photosmart HP online service and support is your easy fast and direct web resource for product assistance diagnostics and driver downloads It is your one stop source for all service and support needs Get award winning assistance 24x7 at www hp com support For help with the HP Image Zone software see the online documentation Enalish 20 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Printed in China www hp com O invent L2038 90157 HP Photosmart digital camera Accessories guide Do more with your HP Photosmart digital camera O invent Accessories for your HP Photosmart digital camera Do more with your HP Photosmart digital camera by adding complementary accessories Discover great products here in your HP Photosmart digital camera accessories guide Contents Camera docks 5 0 5 3 Camera kits 0 0 00005 4 Camera cases 2 0 2 eee 5 Batteries and AC adapters 6 Memory cards
41. page 55 NOTE After you have taken a picture using either the Black amp White or Sepia setting the image cannot be adjusted back to Full Color later Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 81 Saturation This setting allows you to determine how saturated the colors will be in your pictures 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select Saturation 2 In the Saturation sub menu use EEES the aw buttons to highlight a Bley setting 3 Press the et button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table helps explain the settings in more detail Setting Description Low Mutes colors to give a softer more natural look fo the subject Medium Colors will be normally saturated This is the default setting High Emphasizes more vivid colors in a scene Outdoor landscape photography can use high saturation to create skies that are more blue or sunsets that are more orange If the new setting is anything other than the default Medium setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The Saturation setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 82 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Sharpness This setting allows you to set how sharp the fine detail will be in your images 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select Sharpness 2 In the Sharpness sub menu use the x buttons to highlight a low setting 3 Press the
42. picture you are taking see Using Live View on page 37 When you press the Shutter button halfway down to take a still picture the camera automatically measures and locks the focus and exposure in the focus region The focus brackets in the Live View screen turn green when the camera has found and locked the focus and exposure This is called auto focus NOTE The green brackets surround the area s in focus to help you ensure that the camera is focused on the correct subject If the camera keeps focusing on the wrong subject try using Spot focus see Auto Focus Area on page 74 Obtaining Optimum Focus and Exposure When you have the camera set to a focus range other than Macro amp see Using the Focus Range Settings on page 42 the camera will attempt to auto focus However when the camera cannot focus using one of these focus range settings the focus brackets in Live View turn red This indicates that the picture may be out of focus either because the camera had difficulty focusing on the subject or because the focus range is too close The camera will still take the picture but you should release the Shutter button then try re framing the subject of your picture and pressing the Shutter button halfway down If the focus brackets are still red release the Shutter button and try one of the following Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 39 e If the camera had difficulty focusing on the subject because of low contrast tr
43. s Manual 7 Troubleshooting and Support This chapter contains information on the following topics e Resetting the camera page 136 e HP Image Zone software including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express page 137 e Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software page 139 e Possible problems causes and solutions page 145 e Error messages on the camera page 160 e Error messages on the computer page 172 e Getting assistance from HP including web and phone support page 174 NOTE For more information about solutions to problems mentioned here as well as any other issues you might have with your camera or the HP Image Zone software see the HP Customer Support website www hp com support Troubleshooting and Support 135 Resetting the Camera If your camera does not respond when you press any buttons try resetting the camera as follows 1 2 The Reset switch is in the small Turn off the camera If you have an optional memory card installed remove it Although removing an optional memory card is not necessary for performing the reset it eliminates the memory card as a possible cause of the problem Remove the battery from the camera and make sure the HP AC power adapter is not connected to the camera hole located above the battery slot as shown Press the straightened end of a paper clip into the Reset switch until the switch is depressed and hold it down for
44. s eyes appear red or an animal s eyes appear green or white in the captured image When you use a flash setting with red eye reduction the camera flashes quickly up to three times to minimize the subject s pupils thus reducing the effect of the red eye phenomenon before the camera uses the main flash It will take longer to take a picture using red eye reduction because the shutter is delayed for the additional flashes Therefore make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes TIP You can also remove red eyes in pictures you have already taken See Remove Red Eyes on page 98 48 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using the Shooting Modes Shooting modes use a pre defined set of camera settings that are optimized for taking still pictures of certain scene types to give you better results In each shooting mode the camera selects the best settings such as the ISO speed F number aperture and shutter speed optimizing them for the particular scene or situation To change the shooting mode press the Mode button on the top of the camera until the desired shooting mode appears on the Image Display The following table describes each of the shooting mode settings on the camera Setting Description Auto Mode Use Auto Mode when you need to take a good shot quickly and do not have time to select a special shooting mode on the camera Auto Mode works well for most shots in normal situations The camera automatically selec
45. setting with a Windows 98 computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it 3 Press the se button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off Using the Setup Menu 129 TV Configuration This setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television TV that is connected to the camera with an optional HP Photosmart R series camera dock The default TV Configuration setting depends on the language and region that you selected when you turned on the camera for the first time 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 select TV Configuration 2 In the TV Configuration sub menu highlight one of these two choices North American television standard 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 TIP If the current setting does not work where you live try the other setting 3 Press the Ms button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off For more information on connecting the camera to a TV see the dock User s Manual NOTE When viewing images on a TV the rate at which images are displayed can be affected by the speed of
46. shaking the camera when you press the Shutter button Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 59 Using the Burst Setting Burst allows you to take 2 or 3 pictures depending on the shutter speed as quickly as possible when you press the Shutter button all the way down Pressing the Shutter button all the way down again takes another sequence of 2 or 3 pictures 1 Press the Timer Burst button until Burst Gy appears in the Image Display 2 Frame the subject and 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 up to 3 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 pictures have been taken each image appears one at a time on the Image Display When Burst is selected the Burst 1 icon will appear in the Live View screen The Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Normal timer burst setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 NOTE The Burst setting is not available while recording video clips in Panorama or Document shooting modes nor when you are using AE Bracketing You also cannot record audio when using the Burst setting but you can add an audio clip later see Record Audio on page 103 Also the
47. shutter speed it will be using when you press the Shutter button halfway down The F number and shutter speed will turn red if they are out of range for the picture being taken 40 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using Focus Lock Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture or to capture action shots more quickly by pre focusing in the area where the action will occur You can also use Focus Lock to help achieve focus in low light or low contrast situations 1 Frame the subject for your picture or a higher contrast or brighter object within the focus brackets Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure Continue to hold the Shutter button halfway down while you re frame or adjust your subject for proper positioning Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 41 Using the Focus Range Settings The Focus MF button lets you toggle between four focus settings on the camera The following table describes each of the focus range settings on the camera Setting Description Normal Use when taking pictures of subjects greater than Focus AO cm 15 75 in away Normal Focus is limited to a range of 40 cm 15 75 in to infinity This is the default focus setting Macro Use when taking close up pictures of subjects less than 50 cm 19 5 in away With this setting
48. taken with a flash rotate images add audio preview panoramic sequences and delete images from the internal memory or optional memory card For information about using this menu see Using the Playback Menu on page 93 The HP Instant Share Menu 7 lets KJEKS you select images to be sent to kant Snare Manu printers e mail addresses and other online services For information about using this menu see Using the HP Instant Share EE Menu on page 106 Getting Started 29 TIP To use the HP Instant Share Menu 7 to send images to destinations other than printers such as to e mail addresses or online services you must first set up the menu See Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera on page 108 The Setup Menu provides OM eos selections for modifying et MONU configuration settings such as display brightness date and time Bo 4 language and TV setting among PRENS Jeee others It also allows you to move Digital Zoom On images from the internal memory to an optional memory card For information about using the Setup Menu see Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu starting on page 121 Display Brightness Med o Camera Sounds Low The Help Menu provides helpful cE information and tips on topics such Top T a Tips rep Monu as battery life camera buttons Camera Accessories recording audio reviewing images wae Jigi Using Shooting Modes you have taken and other useful Sharing Images to
49. the S button The center of the panoramic sequence displays first Use the 4P buttons to scroll to the left and right of the image to review the entire panoramic sequence Press the e button to exit the Preview Panorama option and return to the Playback Menu NOTE Preview Panorama is only available for images in a panoramic sequence Reviewing Images and Video Clips 101 Rotate In the Playback Menu page 93 when you select Rotate the camera displays a sub menu that allows you to rotate the image in 90 degree increments 1 2 In the Playback Menu select Rotate Use the 4q buttons to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise The image rotates in the Image Display After you have rotated the image to the desired orientation press the button to save the new orientation NOTE Rotate is not available for video clips nor for still images that are part of a panoramic sequence 102 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Record Audio You can attach an audio clip to a still picture either while you are taking a picture see Recording Audio with Still Pictures on page 34 or add an audio clip after a picture is taken as explained in this section You can also use the method in this section to replace an audio clip already attached to an image 1 In the Playback Menu page 93 select Record Audio Audio recording starts immediately after you select this menu option 2 To stop recor
50. the before the Power Memory light camera finished stops blinking before writing to the removing the card from card the camera CARD IS The optional Format the memory card UNFORMATTED memory card that by following the is installed needs to be formatted instructions on the Image Display remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be formatted Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card Unable to format The optional memory card that is installed is corrupted Troubleshooting and Support Replace the memory card 165 Message Possible cause Solution CARD HAS The optional Re format the memory card WRONG FORMAT memory card that by following the is installed is instructions on the Image formatted fora Display remove the card different device from the camera if you do such as an MP3 not want it to be re player formatted Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card Cannot display Possibly an e The image may be image image taken with okay Transfer the lt filename gt another camera image to your or a corrupt image file caused by the camera not shutting down properly computer and try opening it with the HP Image Zone software Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on No devices are connected to the camera dock The camera may not be properly seated in the dock or the cables may not be firmly
51. the lens to protect it e Clean your camera body Image Display and lens regularly with cleaning supplies designed specifically for cameras See Cleaning the Camera on page 198 e Keep your camera and accessories in a padded case with a good strap for easy transport Most HP digital camera cases have built in pockets for batteries and memory cards See Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 193 e Always keep your camera equipment with you as carry on when you travel Never check it with the suitcases since rough handling and extreme weather can damage it Caring for Your Camera 197 Never open your camera s casing or attempt to repair the camera yourself Touching the inside of a digital camera can result in electrical shock Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs NOTE For information about handling batteries safely see Appendix A Managing Batteries starting on page1 83 Cleaning the Camera TIP If your camera needs cleaning beyond what is described in this section take the camera to a camera store that specializes in cleaning digital cameras Cleaning your camera not only keeps it looking its best it also improves the quality of your photos It s especially important to clean the lens regularly because dust particles and fingerprints can mar the quality of any photos you take To clean your camera you will need lens cleaning tissue and a soft dry lint free cloth commonly available at photo specialt
52. the subject and use the zoom to get the same framing A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light Try taking the picture from a different angle e Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day Decrease the EV Compensation see page 63 e Use AE Bracketing see page 79 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problem Possible cause Solution My image is The scene had Decrease the EV Compensation too bright many dark see page 63 continued objects such as a black object on a dark background The Display Set the Display Brightness to Low Brightness or Medium in the Setup Menu needs to be see page 122 adjusted You used EV Set EV Compensation to 0 0 see Compensation page 63 when you should not have My image is There was not e Wait for natural lighting too dark enough light conditions to improve e Add indirect lighting e Use the flash see page 47 e Adjust the EV Compensation see page 63 e Use AE Bracketing see page 79 e Use Adaptive Lighting see page 64 The Display Set the Display Brightness to Brightness Medium in the Setup Menu needs to be adjusted Troubleshooting and Support 153 Problem My image is too dark continued Possible cause The flash was Solution Make sure your subject is within on but the the flash working distance see
53. the thumbnail directly above or below the current thumbnail 4 Press the et button to exit Thumbnail view and return to Playback The current image or video clip that was in the yellow border in Thumbnail view is displayed in full view on the Image Display again At the bottom of each thumbnail icons identity information for the current image for example that the image is part of a panoramic sequence or the image is a video clip Reviewing Images and Video Clips 91 Magnifying Images This feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image 1 While in Playback page 87 press Magnify same as Zoom In on the Zoom lever The currently displayed image is automatically magnified 2x The center portion of the magnified image is displayed along with four arrows which indicate that you can pan around the magnitied image 2 Use the 4 gt and aw buttons to pan around the magnitied image 3 Use Zoom In and Zoom Out 46 to increase or decrease the magnification 4 Press the s button to exit Magnify view and return to Playback NOTE You can magnify only still images video clips cannot be magnified 92 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using the Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to delete still images or video clips remove red eyes from still images undelete images and format the camera s internal memory or optional memory card Additionally you can view
54. 193 9 Battery Memory Allows access to insert and remove the card door battery and an optional memory card pages 13 18 26 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Top of the Camera Name Description 1 Mode button Allows you to select between different page 49 shooting modes for taking still pictures 2 Speaker Plays camera sounds and audio clips 3 Shutter button Focuses and takes a picture page 33 e Records audio clips 4 EH Video Starts and stops recording a video clip button page 36 Getting Started 27 Camera States Your camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks Each of these states has an associated menu that you can use to adjust camera settings or perform tasks in that state See the following section Camera Menus Capture Allows you to take still pictures and record video clips For information about using Capture gy see Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips starting on page 33 E Playback Allows you to review the still images and video clips that you capture For information about using Playback EJ see Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips starting on page 87 TIP If you are in Playback or a menu and want to take a picture quickly press the Shutter button halfway down and release it The camera switches to Live View Camera Menus Your camera has five menus that when accessed appear in the Image Display on the back of the c
55. 216A Protect your HP Photosmart R series camera with this black sport case Designed to fit HP digital cameras the case features a neck strap and belt loop zippered closure SD card organizer and two storage pockets HP Photosmart R series camera case Q6213A Protect your HP Photosmart R series camera with this padded black case Designed to fit HP digital cameras the case features a velcro closure and zippered storage pouch for SD cards Purchasing Camera Accessories 195 HP Photosmart silver camera case Q6217A Protect your HP Photosmart R series camera with this padded silver case Designed to fit HP digital cameras the case features a neck strap and belt loop and a unique SD card organizer e www casesonline com Go to www casesonline com to design your own custom case to fit your HP Photosmart R series camera Choose the style material and color for your camera case 196 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual C Caring for Your Camera Taking some basic precautions when using your camera will enhance your digital camera experience Basic Camera Care You should take some basic precautions to ensure that your camera continues to perform optimally Store your digital camera in a cool dry place away from windows furnaces and damp basements e Always turn the camera off when you are not using it to protect the lens When the camera is off the camera lens retracts and the lens wink mechanism closes over
56. 2A For HP Photosmart R series cameras A long life rechargeable battery for HP R series digital cameras the HP RO7 lithium ion battery provides high capacity and recharges hundreds of times AC power adapters Add an AC adapter to help conserve battery power when shooting indoors transferring to your PC or viewing photos HP 3 3 volt AC adapter Part Number C891 2B For HP Photosmart R series M series 435 cameras HP 6 5 volt AC adapter Part Number C8875A For HP Photosmart 945 camera Visit your nearest retailer buy online at www hpshopping com or call 1 866 433 2031 6 64MB secure digital veat Invent 2 rye Fa a ii a Store more photos memory cards Add more storage capacity to your HP Photosmart camera HP Photosmart secure digital memory cards provide added storage for devices with SD MMC card slots including HP Photosmart digital cameras printers and more HP Photosmart 64 MB secure digital memory card Part Number C8896A For HP Photosmart R series M series 945 435 cameras HP Photosmart 128 MB secure digital memory card Part Number C8897A For HP Photosmart R series M series 945 435 cameras HP Photosmart 256 MB secure digital memory card Part Number L1813A For HP Photosmart R series M series 945 435 cameras HP Photosmart 512 MB secure digital memory card Part Number L1814A For HP Photosmart R series M series cameras To purchase HP Photosmart secure digital memory cards
57. 42 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Transferring Images to a Macintosh Computer Using a Memory Card Reader 1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader or the memory card slot in your computer or printer 2 Depending on the configuration and or version of the Mac operating system you are running either an application called Image Capture or one called iPhoto will launch automatically and guide you through the process of transferring images from your camera to your computer e If the Image Capture application is launched click on either the Download Some or Download All button to transfer the images to your computer By default the images will be put in the Pictures or Movies folder depending on which kind of file they are e If the iPhoto application is launched click on the Import button to transfer the images to your computer The images will be stored in the iPhoto application So to access the images later simply run iPhoto e If no application launches automatically or if you want to copy the images manually look on the desktop for a disk drive icon which represents the memory card then copy the images from there to your local hard drive For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help the help system included with your computer Troubleshooting and Support 143 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive You can set up your camera to function as a disk drive when it
58. Card Reader If you are using a memory card in your camera you can simply remove it from the camera and put it in a memory card reader purchased separately The memory card reader acts just like a floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive In addition some computers and HP Photosmart printers have memory card slots built into them and you can use these memory card slots as you would use a regular memory card reader to save images to the computer Transferring Images to a Windows Computer Using a Memory Card Reader 1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader or the memory card slot in your computer or printer 2 Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop then select Explore from the menu 3 A screen appears that shows a list of disk drives under My Computer The memory card shows up as a removable disk drive Click on the sign just to the left of the removable disk 4 Two directories folders appear under the removable disk Click on the sign next to the folder called DCIM and a subdirectory for your camera should appear When you click on the subdirectory under DCIM the list of your images should appear on the right side of the Explorer screen NOTE You may have more than one folder in your DCIM directory If you cannot locate the images check all the folders in the DCIM directory 5 Select all the images in the Edit pull down menu click on Select All then copy them in
59. HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart R series dock N f 2 Displays for the first few seconds when you enter Playback to indicate that you can scroll through the images or video clips using the 4 buttons w No a v ow Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 3 destinations using HP Instant Share see Using HP Instant Share on page 105 88 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual icon Description 5 gap 2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share see Using HP Instant Share on page 105 6 17 of 43 Shows the number of this image or video clip out of the total number of images and video clips that are stored in memory 7 0 29 Shows the recorded length of this audio or video clip nq e Indicates this image has an audio clip attached or e Indicates this is a video clip 8 Indicates this image is the second image in a jazi panoramic sequence of images that was taken using the Panorama shooting mode 9 l Indicates the audio level at which audio is played i during Playback Press the w buttons to adjust the audio level 10 Playback icon indicating the camera is in Playback This icon displays for the first few seconds Reviewing Images and Video Clips 89 Total Images Summary Screen When you press the button while viewing the last image the Total Images Summary screen appears showing the number of pictures taken an
60. HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share User s Manual invent Legal and notice information Copyright 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SB SD logo is a trademark of its proprietor Important recycling information for our customers in the European Union To preserve the environment this product must be recycled after its useful life as required by law The symbol below indicates that this product may not be disposed in the general trash Please return the product for proper recovery disposal to the authorized collection location nearest to you For more information regarding return and recycling of HP products generally please visit www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle index html aad For future reference please enter the following information Model Number on the front of the camera Serial Number 10 digit number on the bottom of the camera Date the camera was purchased Printed in China Contents 1 Getting Stated
61. Image Display To take a still picture 1 2 Frame the subject for your picture in the viewfinder Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button on the top of the camera halfway down The camera measures and locks the focus and exposure The AF viewfinder light turns on solid green when focus is locked see Focusing the Camera on page 39 for details Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture You will hear a shutter click when the camera takes the picture see Camera Sounds on page 123 TIP Hold the camera with both hands when pressing the Shutter button to reduce camera shake and prevent blurry pictures Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 33 After a picture is taken the image appears for several seconds on the Image Display This is called Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the 4 button then selecting This Image in the Delete sub menu TIP You can change the length of time images are displayed in Instant Review using the Setup Menu See Instant Review on page 125 You can use Playback to review the pictures you have taken See Using Playback on page 87 Recording Audio with Still Pictures There are two ways to attach an audio clip to a still picture e Record the audio while you are taking the picture as explained in this section You cannot use this method in Panorama mode nor with the Self Timer Self Timer 2 Shots Bur
62. MP kk Images will be 4MP medium resolution and have medium compression This setting produces high quality images but uses less memory than the 6MP settings above This setting is recommended for printing images up to 20 3 by 25 4 cm 8 by 10 in 2MP ak Images will be 2MP low resolution and have medium compression This is a memory efficient setting recommended for printing images up to 12 7 by 17 8 cm 5 by 7 in VGA wk Images will be 640 by 480 lowest resolution and have medium compression This is a memory efficient setting but produces the lower quality images This setting is good for images you want to send via e mail or post to the Internet Custom Allows you to toggle between the preset resolutions 6MP 4MP 2MP VGA and compression settings OOo IKK kok xx Kk to create a custom Image Quality setting see page 69 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 67 The Image Quality settings except for VGA identity both resolution for example 6MP and compression for example Kx The higher the number of Megapixels the higher the resolution and the higher the number of stars the lower the compression and the higher the image quality In the case of the VGA setting the image will be 640 by 480 pixels 0 31 MP which is the lowest resolution appropriate for e mailing or viewing on screen The Pictures remaining count at the bottom of the Image Quality sub menu screen updates whe
63. P If you prefer not to use Live View you can set the camera to start up with Live View turned off see Live View at Power On on page 127 NOTE In low light the scene in the Image Display may appear as gray or subdued colors This is done to show more detail The following table describes the information that is displayed in Live View when the camera settings are at their default values and an optional memory card is installed in the camera If you change other camera settings icons for those settings will also be displayed in the Live View screen Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 37 Icon Description 1 gQ__ Displays for the first few seconds to indicate the camera is in Live View 2 Indicates that a memory card is installed in the camera 3 H Battery level when using battery power actual or icon shown depends on the state of your camera battery see Power Indicators on page 188 B gt AC power when using the HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart R series dock 4 12 Remaining pictures count actual number depends on the current Image Quality setting and how much space remains in memory 5 6MP Image resolution setting default is 6MP 6 xxx Compression setting default is yxy 7 Focus brackets see Focusing the Camera on CJ poge 39 38 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Focusing the Camera The focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the still
64. Start Guide 3 Charge the Battery It the battery you installed is a disposable CP1 battery you can skip this step If the battery you installed is a rechargeable Lithium lon battery it will be partially charged To charge the battery 1 Plug the power cord into the HP AC adapter If more than one power cord is in the box use the cord that is appropriate for power outlets in your country Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet Open the small rubber door on the side of the camera Attach the thin cord from the AC adapter to the power DC IN adapter connector se on the side of the camera as shown The Power Memory light on the back of the camera will start blinking to show that the battery is charging When the Power Memory light stops blinking the battery is fully charged and you can then unplug the power adapter from the camera You can continue to use the camera while the battery is being charged by the power adapter Enalish 4 Choose the Language Language Y English Deutsch Erancals alan Nederanas POnUgUES EY CCK si9 PB FEEDS gt gt to select then press OK The first time you turn the camera on you are prompted to choose a language 1 6 Turn the camera on by sliding the on orF switch to the right and then releasing it The lens extends and the Power Memory light to the left of the oN orF switch turns solid green The HP l
65. Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer 2 On Windows Click View User s Manual on the Main page of the CD installation screen to view the User s Manval On Macintosh Look in the readme file in the docs folder of the HP Image Zone software CD to locate the User s Manual in your language Getting Started 21 Camera Parts Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts Back of the Camera 13 J4 2 3 12 11 10 9 8 Name Description 1 Power Memory Solid Camera is on light Blinking rapidly Camera is writing to memory or memory card Blinking slowly Camera is charging the batteries using the optional HP AC power adapter e Off Camera is off 2 ON OFF switch Turns the camera power on and off page 16 22 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Name 3 Zoom lever page 44 Description 46 Zoom Out While taking still pictures zooms out the lens to the wide angle position e 25 Thumbnails While in Playback allows you to view still images and the first frames of video clips arranged in a matrix of nine thumbnail images per screen Zoom In While taking still pictures zooms in the lens to the telephoto position e Magnify While in Playback allows you to magnify a still image 4 Wrist strap mount page 13 Allows you to attach a wrist strap to the camera 5 Controll
66. a 01 800 5 1 HP INVENT Costa Rica 0 800 011 4114 or 1 800 711 2884 Ecuador 999 119 Andinatel 1 800 7 1 1 2884 Andinatel 1 800 225 528 Pacifitel 1 800 711 2884 Pacifitel Guatemala 1 800 999 5105 Hong Kong SAR 852 2802 4098 India 1 600 447737 Indonesia 62 21 350 3408 Jamaica 1 800 711 2884 180 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Japan 0570 000 511 inside Japan 81 3 3335 9800 outside Japan Korea Republic of 82 1588 3003 Malaysia 1 800 805 405 Mexico 01 800 472 6684 or 55 5258 9922 New Zealand 64 9 356 6640 Panama 001 800 71 1 2884 Peru 0 800 10111 Philippines 63 2 867 3551 Republica Dominicana 1 800 711 2884 Singapore 65 6272 5300 Taiwan 886 0 800 010055 Thailand 66 0 2 353 9000 Trinidad amp Tobago 1 800 711 2884 United States 1 800 474 6836 Venezuela 0 800 4746 8368 Vietnam 84 88234530 Troubleshooting and Support 181 182 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual A Managing Batteries Your camera uses either a rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1812A L1812B or a disposable Duracell CP1 battery Top Points About Batteries e New rechargeable batteries are shipped partially charged Lithium lon rechargeable batteries must be fully charged before first use or if unused for more than 2 months e If you do not intend to
67. a Sounds 2 In the Camera Sounds sub menu GEEAE highlight a setting Off LOW 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu Sets the volume level for sounds made when buttons are pressed The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off Using the Setup Menu 123 Focus Assist Light Sometimes in low light situations the camera will use the red focus assist light on the front of the camera to aid in focusing This setting allows you to turn off this light for example when you do not want the focus assist light to distract the subject of your picture The default Focus Assist Light setting is Auto 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 EIEN select Focus Assist Light Auto 2 In the Focus Assist Light sub i menu highlight a setting 3 Press the st button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu NOTE HP recommends leaving this setting at Auto since turning it off hinders the ability of the camera to focus correctly in low light Red light on fror camera will turn on in low light to improve focus The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 124 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Instant Review This setting allows you to specify the length of time a newly taken image panoramic sequence or video clip is displayed in Instant Review The default Instant Revie
68. ally charge fully in 4 6 hours in the camera When the Power Memory light stops blinking the battery is fully charged and you can then unplug the HP AC power adapter from the camera You can continue to use the camera while the battery is being charged by the HP AC power adapter NOTE The camera may get warm while it is charging the battery as well as after prolonged use under battery power This is normal Getting Started 15 5 Turn on the Camera Turn the camera on by sliding the onor switch to the right and then releasing it The lens extends and the Power Memory light to the left of the on orF switch turns on solid green The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up 6 Choose the Language The first time you turn the camera on you are prompted to choose a language 1 Scroll to the language that you aeee want by using the aw q gt English De Espanol Fran ais buttons on the Controller e TERS 2 Press the button to select the highlighted language TIP If you need to change the language later you can do this with the Language setting in the Setup menu see Language on page 131 16 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 7 Set the Region After choosing a language you are prompted to choose the continent where you live The Language and Region settings determine the defaults for the date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a
69. amera To access the menus press the S button then use the q gt buttons to move to the menu you want To select a menu option use the a buttons to highlight it then press the sc button to display the menu option s sub menu and modify the settings TIP In the Capture and Setup Menus you can modify settings by highlighting the menu option and using the 4 buttons to change the setting 28 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual To exit a menu you can do one of the following e Use the w buttons to scroll to the menu tabs at the top of the screen You can then select another menu by using the 4P buttons or you can press the 2 button to exit the menus and return to Live View or Playback e Use the aw buttons to scroll to the 5 EXIT option and press the S button e Press the Live View f or Playback amp button The Capture Menu lets you oS a s ea Capture Menu specify settings for taking a picture fa EY such as image quality special pores f aptive Lighting lighting and exposure ISO speed PEREA ES color settings and imprinting the White Balance Auto date and time on the images For Auto Focus Area Mult information about using this menu see Using the Capture Menu on page 61 The Playback Menu EJ provides functions for the pictures you have taken Through the Playback Menu you can obtain information about improving an image remove red eye from images
70. an optional memory card or by the quantity and size of images or video clips being viewed 130 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Language This setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface such as the text in menus 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 rae select BEI Z English Deutsch ESspariol Fran ais 2 In the Language sub menu use alano Nededande Portugu s Pyccknn the av and 4p buttons to Hae See highlight the language you want sax to use r t 3 Press the e button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off Using the Setup Menu 131 Move Images to Card This option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that you have installed see Install and Format a Memory Card Optional on page 18 This option is available in the Setup Menu if an optional memory card is installed in the camera and the internal memory contains at least one image 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 highlight Move Images to Card and press the st button 2 A confirmation screen appears in the Image Display e If there is room on the memory card for all the images in internal memory the confirmation screen asks if you want to move all the images e If only some of the images will fit the confirmation screen tells you how many images it can move and asks i
71. ancel sub menu displays Use the aw This image gt aa buttons to highlight an option and All Images on Card then press the st button to select pomaga Undelete Last it The Delete sub menu provides the following options Cancel Returns you to the Playback Menu without deleting the currently displayed image or video clip This Image Deletes the currently displayed image or video clip Entire Panoramic Sequence If the current image is part of a panoramic sequence deletes all images associated with the panoramic sequence All Images in Memory on Card Deletes all of the images and video clips either in internal memory or on an optional memory card that is installed in the camera e Format Memory Card Deletes all of the images video clips and files in internal memory or on an optional memory card and then formats the internal memory or memory card To help prevent corrupted cards and images use Format Card to format optional memory cards before you use them for the first time and when you want to delete all of the images and video clips stored on them 96 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Undelete Last Recovers the most recently deleted image This option is only displayed after a Delete operation has been performed You can recover only the most recently deleted image including entire panoramic sequences Once you proceed to another operation for example powering off the came
72. ands 0900 2020 165 Euro 0 10 minute Nigeria 234 1 3204 999 Norway 47 815 62 070 Poland 48 22 5666 000 Portugal 808 201 492 Romania 40 21 315 4442 178 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Russian Federation 7 095 7973520 Moscow 7 812 3467997 St Petersburg Saudi Arabia 800 897 1444 in country toll free Slovakia 421 2 50222444 South Africa 086 0001030 Republic of South Africa 27 11 2589301 international number Spain 902 010 059 Sweden 46 0 77 120 4765 Switzerland 0848 672 672 German French Italian Peak time 0 08 CHF Outside peak 0 04 CHF Tunisia 216 71 89 12 22 Turkey 90 216 579 71 71 Ukraine 7 380 44 4903520 Kiev United Arab 800 4520 in country toll free Emirates United Kingdom 44 0 870 010 4320 West Africa 351 213 17 63 80 French speaking countries only Troubleshooting and Support 179 Other Phone Support Worldwide HP Customer Care phone numbers and policies may change Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country region www hp com support Argentina 54 1 1 4778 8380 or 0 810 555 5520 Australia 1300 721 14 during the warranty period 1902 910 910 after the warranty period Brazil 0800 15 7751 or 11 3747 7799 Canada 1 800 474 6836 905 206 4663 from within local Mississauga calling area Chile 800 360 999 China 86 21 3881 4518 Colombi
73. ant Share is simple 1 Set up destinations on your camera see page 108 2 Select images in your camera to send to online destinations see page 110 and page 112 NOTE You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to use HP Instant Share features Computer System Requirements on page 137 If your computer uses Windows as its operating system see Computer System Requirements on page 137 to determine if the full version was installed NOTE Available online services vary by region Visit www hp com go instantshare to see HP Instant Share in action Using HP Instant Share 105 Using the HP Instant Share Menu The HP Instant Share Menu allows you to select the images to be sent automatically to particular destinations such as to e mail addresses when you connect your camera to the computer The default HP Instant Share Menu lets you select some or alll of the images for printing automatically the next time you connect your camera to your computer or printer You can add destinations such as e mail addresses including group distribution lists online albums or other online services to the HP Instant Share Menu through the HP Instant Share Setup s menu option see Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera on page 108 1 While in Live View press the s button 2 Use the 4p buttons to move to the menu tab for the HP Instant Share Menu amp 1 GIMS a HP Instant Share Menu AU
74. approximately three seconds then remove the paper clip The camera is now reset Reinsert the battery and close the Battery Memory card door After verifying that the camera works without an optional memory card reinsert the card if you removed one in Step 2 Resetting the camera returns all settings to their factory defaults Images stored in memory or on an optional memory card are retained 136 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual HP Image Zone Software The full version of the HP Image Zone software lets you use HP Instant Share to e mail images to addresses you specity including distribution lists create online albums or print images automatically when you connect your camera to your computer You can also transfer and print stitched panorama images see pages 115 and 120 Computer System Requirements NOTE The system requirements in this section apply only to computers using the Windows operating system Depending on your computer s system configuration the installation process installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software the HP Image Zone Express version or no HP Image Zone software e If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and 128MB of RAM or more the installation process installs the full version of the HP Image Zone software e If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and between 64MB and 128MB of RAM the installation process installs the HP Image Zone Express software See
75. are package to stitch them together e You can transfer video clips to your computer using HP Image Zone Express However you must view them using another viewer software package 138 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software If you do not or cannot install the HP Image Zone software either the full version or HP Image Zone Express for some reason you can still use your camera to take pictures and video clips However some of the things you can do with the camera will be affected e The HP Instant Share feature depends on the full version of the HP Image Zone software If the full version of the software is not installed on your computer you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera The Panorama shooting mode on the camera uses the full version of the HP Image Zone software to automatically stitch images together in the computer Therefore if the full version of the software is not installed on your computer images taken in Panorama mode will not be automatically stitched into a panorama when you transfer the images to your computer However you can still use Panorama mode in the camera to take sequences of pictures that you want to make into a panoramic image later You will simply need to use some other image stitching software to create the panorama on your computer e Images you have marked for printing using the HP Instant Share Menu on
76. ates only and French United States and Canada Days and hours of support may change without notice After the warranty period call 1 800 474 6836 1 800 HP invent A service charge will be required which will be charged to your credit card If you think your HP product needs service please call HP Total Care and a Total Care Representative will help you determine your service options Phone Support in Europe the Middle East and Africa HP Customer Support phone numbers and policies may change Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country region www hp com support Algeria 213 61 56 45 43 Austria 43 1 86332 1000 0810 001000 in country Bahrain 800 171 in country toll free Troubleshooting and Support 177 Belgium 070 300 005 Dutch 070 300 004 French Czech Republic 420 261307310 Denmark 45 70 202 845 Egypt 20 2 532 5222 Finland 358 0 203 66 767 France 33 0 892 69 60 22 Euro 0 34 minute Germany 49 0 180 5652 180 Euro 0 12 minute Greece 30 210 6073603 international number 801 11 22 55 47 in country 800 9 2649 toll free from Cyprus to Athens Hungary 36 1 382 1111 Ireland 1890 923 902 Israel 972 0 9 830 4848 Italy 848 800 871 Luxembourg 900 40 006 French 900 40 007 German Middle East 971 4 366 2020 international number Morocco 212 22 404747 Netherl
77. attery we recommend that you leave the camera in the dock or plugged in to the HP AC adapter The camera will top off the battery periodically to ensure that the camera is always ready for use Some things to keep in mind when using a Lithium lon battery are as follows e The first time that you use a new Lithium lon battery be sure that you fully charge it before using it in the camera e A Lithium lon battery discharges when not in use whether it is installed in a camera or not If a Lithium lon battery has not been used for more than two months recharge it before using it again Even if you are not using your battery it is a good idea to charge it every six months to a year to prolong its useful life 190 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual The performance of all rechargeable batteries including Lithium lon will degrade over time especially if they are stored and used at high temperatures If battery life has become unacceptably reduced over time replace the battery with an HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1812A L181 2B The camera the dock or the quick recharger may be warm while operating and charging a Lithium lon battery This is normal A Lithium lon battery can be left in the camera the dock or the quick recharger for any period of time without harm to the battery or the camera the dock or the quick recharger Always store charged batteries in a cool location Safety Prec
78. autions for Recharging Lithium lon Batteries Do not charge any other battery than the HP Photosmart ROZ Lithium lon battery in the camera the dock or the quick recharger Insert the Lithium lon battery in the correct orientation in the camera the dock or the quick recharger Use the camera the dock or the 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 the dock or the quick recharger in any way Do not operate the camera the dock or the quick recharger if the Lithium lon battery appears damaged in any way Managing Batteries 191 Do not disassemble the camera the dock or the quick recharger e Unplug the HP AC power adapter or the quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger e 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 the dock or the quick recharger discontinue use of the battery and replace it with a new one Please recycle the old battery Sleep Time out for Power Conservation To conserve battery power the Image Display turns off automatically if there is no button activity for one minute When the camera is in this sleep state pressing any button will wake up the camera again the button pressed w
79. ayback J button The most recently taken or reviewed image or video clip appears on the Image Display 2 Use the 4 buttons to scroll through your images and video clips Video clips play automatically after the first frame of the video clip displays for 2 seconds 3 To turn the Image Display off after reviewing your images and video clips press the Playback E button again Enalish 11 Install the Software The HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images from the camera and then view edit print or e mail them Windows System Requirements To install the HP Image Zone software successtully your computer must have a minimum of 64MB of RAM Windows 2000 XP 98 98 SE or Me and Internet Explorer 5 5 Service Pack 2 or higher If your computer meets the requirements above the installation process installs either the full version of HP Image Zone or HP Image Zone Express HP Image Zone Express lacks some features contained in the full version For example with HP Image Zone Express you cannot set up HP Instant Share destinations as described in Set Up HP Instant Share Destinations in the Camera Optional 14 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide HP Image Zone Support If you have trouble installing or using the HP Image Zone software see the HP Customer Support website for more information www hp com support Windows 1 2 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection sof
80. b menu set the number of copies to Menu O zero then press the 8 button again b If you selected any other destination a appears over that destination in the Share All Images sub menu To deselect the destination press the button again HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 4 Repeat Step 3 to select any additional destinations 5 When you are finished selecting destinations exit the HP Instant Share Menu by selecting the lt 5 EXIT menu option or by pressing the Live View Q button 6 Connect the camera to your computer as explained in Transferring Images to a Computer on page 115 The images will automatically be sent to their respective HP Instant Share destinations see the last step in Sending Individual Images to Destinations on page 110 for more information about how this works NOTE If you selected the Print option as a destination you can also connect the camera directly to a printer as explained in Printing Images Directly from the Camera on page 117 Using HP Instant Share 113 114 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 5 Transferring and Printing Images Transferring Images to a Computer TIP You can also perform this task using either a memory card reader see Using a Memory Card Reader on page 141 or the optional HP Photosmart R series dock see the dock User s Manual 1 Confirm the following Either the HP Image Zone software or the HP Image Zone Express software is ins
81. completed the formatting the Total Images Summary screen is displayed To remove the memory card from the camera first turn the camera off Then open the Battery Memory card door press down on the top edge of the memory card and it will spring outward from the slot 10 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide 8 Take a Still Picture With the camera turned on frame the subject for your picture in the viewfinder Hold the camera steady with both hands and press the Shutter button on the top of the camera halfway down The camera measures and locks the focus and exposure The AF viewfinder light turns solid green when focus is locked Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture You will hear a shutter click when the camera takes the picture The Power Memory light blinks as the camera writes the image to memory The image appears for several seconds on the Image Display Enalish 9 Record a Video Clip 1 With the camera turned on frame the subject for your video in the viewfinder 2 To start recording video press and release the Video Tp button on the top of the camera 3 To stop recording video press and release the Video T button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory 12 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide 10 Review Images and Video Clips You will use Playback to review the images and video clips 1 Press the Pl
82. d This camera supports memory cards up to 2GB A high capacity card itself does not affect camera performance but a large number of files over 300 does affect the time it takes for the camera to turn on The number of images that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings see Memory Capacity on page 207 Audio capture Still pictures maximum of 60 seconds of audio per still image Burst audio capture not available Video clips audio is recorded automatically Shooting modes Auto default Action Landscape Portrait Panorama Beach Snow Sunset Museum Document Aperture Priority My Mode EV Can be set manually from 3 0 to 3 0 EV Compensation Exposure Value in 33 EV increments settings Image Quality 6MP xxx settings 6MP Xx default AMP kxk 2MP kx VGA kx e Custom White Balance Auto default Sun Shade Tungsten settings Fluorescent Manual ISO Speed Auto default 50 100 200 400 settings AE Metering Center Weighted default Average Spot 204 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Feature Description Adaptive Off default Low High Lighting Saturation Medium default Low High Sharpness Medium default Low High Contrast Medium default Low High AE Bracketing Off default 0 3 EV 0 7 EV 1 0 EV Color settings Full Color default Black amp White Sepia Date amp Time I
83. d set to Auto ISO 2 8 meters 9 feet External flash No Flash settings Auto Flash default Red Eye Flash On Flash Off Night Image Display 4 6 cm 1 8 inch color active matrix TFT LCD with backlight 130 572 pixels 558 by 234 total pixel count 202 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Feature Image capture options Description Still default Self Timer still picture or video clip taken after 10 second delay Self Timer 2 shots still picture taken after 10 second delay then a second picture taken about 3 seconds later Single video taken after 10 second delay Burst camera takes 2 or 3 shots in a row as quickly as it possibly can and then continues taking pictures until the camera runs out of memory Video 30 frames per second includes audio until the camera runs out of memory Storage 32MB internal flash memory Slot for memory card This camera supports both standard and high speed Secure Digital SD and MultiMediaCard MMC memory cards SD memory cards from 8MB to 2GB MMC memory cards from 8MB to 256MB Only MMC cards that have been verified compliant to the MultiMediaCard specification as of January 2000 are supported Compliant MMC memory cards have the INIININAD MultiMediaCard logo on the card or package SD cards are recommended as they are faster than MMC cards at reading and writing data Specifications 203 Feature Description Storage s continue
84. d the number of pictures remaining Counters indicating the total number of images selected for HP Instant Share 71 and for printing 72 are shown in the upper left hand corner of the screen In addition icons are shown in the upper right hand corner of the screen for an optional memory card if installed indicated by the icon and the power indicator such as the full battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 188 Pictures Taken 23 Remaining 5 NOTE For information about selecting images for printing or sharing see Sending Individual Images to Destinations on page 110 and Sending All Images to Destinations on page 112 90 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Viewing Thumbnails NOTE In Thumbnail view each image in a panorama displays individually To preview an entire panoramic sequence of images see Preview Panorama on page 101 Thumbnail view allows you to view the still images you have taken and the first frames of the video clips you have recorded arranged in a matrix of nine thumbnail images and video clip frames per screen 1 While in Playback page 87 press Thumbnails same as Zoom Out on the Zoom lever A Thumbnail view of up to nine images and video clip frames appears on the Image Display A yellow border surrounds the current image or video clip frame 2 Use the 4 buttons to scroll horizontally to the previous or next thumbnail 3 Use the aw buttons to scroll vertically to
85. ding press 2 otherwise the audio p 9g P continues to record for up to 60 seconds or until the camera runs out of memory whichever comes first NOTE Audio clips can be attached to single panorama images in a sequence but are not attached to the final stitched panoramic file If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it the Record Audio sub menu is displayed when you select Record Audio This sub menu lists several options e Keep Current Clip Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu e Record New Clip Begins to record audio replacing the previous audio clip Delete Clip Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu TIP You can adjust the volume of the audio playback by pressing the aw buttons NOTE Record Audio is not available for video clips Reviewing Images and Video Clips 103 104 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 4 Using HP Instant Share This camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share With it you can easily select still images in your camera to be automatically sent to a variety of destinations or to a printer the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer You can also customize the HP Instant Share Menu to include e mail addresses including group distribution lists online albums or other online services that you specify Once you have taken pictures with your camera using HP Inst
86. e without dock Fair Good Infrequent use with dock Good Good Spare battery for long term storage Poor Good Want to recharge battery Yes No 186 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Number of Shots per Battery Type The following table shows the minimum maximum and average number of shots that may be obtained using the rechargeable HP Photosmart ROZ Lithium lon battery and the disposable Duracell CP1 battery Battery type Minimum Maximum Approximate number number of numberof of shots under shots shots average use Lithium lon 104 234 180 CP 81 171 117 In the above table please note that in all cases four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions In addition e The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View 30 seconds per picture and Playback 15 seconds per picture and Flash On e The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View 10 seconds per picture and Playback 4 seconds per picture Flash is used on 25 of shots e The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used at 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture Flash is used on 50 of shots Managing Batteries 187 Power Indicators The following battery levels may be displayed on the status screen in Live View in Playback and when the camera is connected to a computer or printer Icon Description dm Battery has mo
87. e Transfer Protocol PTP standard Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive see page 144 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problem Possible cause Solution lam having a Refer to the computer problem requirements page 137 installing or e Refer to the HP Customer using the Support website HP Image www hp com support Zone software l receive an A power surge Close the HP Image Zone Transfer error or electro static software disconnect the camera message discharge may from the computer or remove it when have from the camera dock and reset transferring interrupted the the camera see page 136 images to my transfer Then restart the image transfer computer process see page 115 Troubleshooting and Support 159 Error Messages on Message BATTERY DEPLETED Possible cause Battery power is too low to continue operation the Camera Solution Replace or recharge the battery or use the HP AC power adapter Battery is too low for Live View Battery power is to low to use Live View This message appears sooner with a disposable Duracell CP1 battery than with a rechargeable Lithium lon battery You can still take pictures and video clips just use the optical viewfinder instead of the Image Display To use Live View replace the disposable Duracell CP1 battery or recharge the Lithium lon battery or use the optional AC adapter Battery canno
88. e automatically saved and remain set in My Mode even if you switch to a different shooting mode or turn the camera off To change any of the settings you selected in My Mode repeat steps 1 through 5 Using the My Mode Saved Settings Sub Menu You can further customize how My Mode works by using the My Mode Saved Settings sub menu This sub menu allows you to specify the settings you would like to save in My Mode and which settings you would like to return to their defaults when you turn the camera off You can also specify that the camera start in My Mode instead of Auto Mode each time you turn the camera on by selecting Start in My Mode 1 Press the Mode button on the top of the camera until you see My Mode and the MY icon in the Image Display 2 Press the button to display the My Mode Capture Menu 56 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 3 Use the aw buttons to scroll to the My Mode Saved Settings menu option and press the e button The My Mode Saved Settings sub menu displays The options with check marks in the My Mode Saved Settings sub menu will be saved in My Mode any time you turn the camera off 4 To change a setting so it will return to its default setting when you turn the camera off or to specify that the camera start in My Mode each time you turn the camera on a Use the buttons to scroll to the setting b Press the button to either remove the check mark next to a setting so it will ret
89. e entire panoramic sequence of images delete all images and video clips format the internal memory or an optional memory card and undelete the last deleted image see Delete on page 96 Remove Red Eyes Corrects the red effect which appears in the eyes of human subjects in still images see Remove Red Eyes on page 98 Image Advice Provides an analysis of the image which identifies problems with focus exposure and so forth Also provides recommendations on how to improve similar images in the future see Image Advice on page 99 94 Image Info Allows you to view all of the settings that were used when capturing this image see Image Info on page 99 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual icon Description Preview Panorama Displays a low resolution o gt ea stitched image of the currently selected panorama see Preview Panorama on page 101 eal Rotate Rotates the currently displayed still image in 90 degree increments see Rotate on page 102 Q Record Audio Records an audio clip to attach to this still image see Record Audio on page 103 E EXIT Exits the Playback Menu NOTE When the Power Memory light is blinking green you can only scroll through and delete files Other operations are grayed out until processing is complete Reviewing Images and Video Clips 95 Delete In the Playback Menu page 93 i Delete when you select Delete the Delete C
90. e focus meter The magnified view described above will time out 2 seconds after you finish adjusting focus TIP To find the best focus position adjust the focus so that the image looks like it is in focus on the Live View screen Next press the button until the image begins to blur then press the Y button until the image begins to blur Set the focus position halfway between the locations where the image began to blur Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 43 TIP To lock focus for a set of pictures let the camera find the best focus using the Normal Focus setting then switch to Manual Focus The focus will then be locked at that distance until you adjust it manually or switch to another focus setting Using Zoom The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture the more that small movements of the camera are magnified this is called camera shake So especially at full telephoto zoom 3x you must hold the camera steady in order to take a picture that is not blurry If an icon of a shaking hand appears in the Live View screen when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down you are moving the camera or the scene needs more light the picture will likely be blurry Try holding the camera closer to your body or against a steady object or set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Also try turning on the flash or turning on lights to add more light to the scene TIP Increasing ISO Speed can help reduce camera
91. e image is the same information that is provided in the Playback Menu view of the image The second row identifies the resolution and compression date and time at which the image was taken Description 1 Shutter speed and F number aperture 2 ISO Speed and EV Compensation setting 3 Non default shooting mode Action Landscape Portrait Beach Snow Sunset Aperture Priority Panorama Document Museum My Mode non default Focus setting Macro Infinity Manual Focus and non default Flash setting Red Eye Flash On Flash Off Night 4 All non default Capture Menu settings 5 Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera 6 File name of the image in internal memory or on an optional memory card 7 File size of the image in internal memory or on an optional memory card 100 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Preview Panorama In the Playback Menu page 93 when you select Preview Panorama the camera displays a low resolution stitched view of a panoramic sequence This feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image NOTE To create a permanently stitched panoramic sequence use the full version of the HP Image Zone software that came with your camera see Printing Panoramas on page 120 1 Use the 4 buttons to scroll to one of the images in a panoramic sequence of images 2 In the Playback Menu page 93 select Preview Panorama and press
92. efore storing it NOTE The Adaptive Lighting setting does not apply when recording video clips nor in Panorama mode Image Quality This setting allows you to set the resolution and JPEG compression of the still images you capture with your camera The Image Quality sub menu has six settings 1 2 66 In the Capture Menu page 61 select Image Quality In the Image Quality sub menu EEY use the a buttons to Bly ok highlight a pre defined setting or the Custom menu option pe TA Press the s button to save a VGA _ pre defined setting and return to the Capture Menu Or when the Custom menu option is highlighted press the s button to go to the Custom Image Quality sub menu see page 69 Menu HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual The following table explains the Image Quality settings in more detail Setting 6MP kkk Description Images will be full resolution and have the lowest pre defined compression This setting produces very high quality images and uses the most memory This is recommended if you plan to enlarge images or print images up to 40 6 by 50 8 cm 16 by 20 in 6MP wk Images will be full resolution and have medium compression This setting produces high quality images but uses less memory than the 6MP Jeax setting above This is the default setting and is recommended if you plan to enlarge images or print images up to 27 9 by 35 6 cm 11 by 14 in A
93. enced a transient problem Turn the camera off if it is on and then on again If that does not fix the problem try resetting the camera see page 136 If the problem persists note the error code and then call HP Support see page 174 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Message Unsupported USB cable Possible cause Your camera dock is connected to a printer using the wrong type of cable or the printer is not a PictBridge certified printer Solution Use the USB cable that came with this camera The larger flat end connector on the cable see page 117 should connect fo the printer usually on the front of the printer If your printer does not have a connector for this type of USB cable connection then it is not a PictBridge certified printer and it is not a supported printer with your camera The printer must have the official PictBridge logo PictBridge Selected print size is larger than selected paper size Print size is too large for the paper size Press the e button on the camera to return to the Print Setup screen and select a print size that matches the paper size Or select a larger paper size and load larger paper into the printer Paper error The paper tray may be empty or there may be a paper jam Troubleshooting and Support e Examine the paper tray If it is empty refill it e Examine the paper path for a paper jam If you find
94. end the sequence by pressing the Mew button or until you have taken the fifth picture in the sequence You can then preview a low resolution image of your panorama with the Preview Panorama menu option in the Playback Menu see page 101 or you can transfer the images in the panoramic sequence to your computer for automatic stitching together and then viewing or printing NOTE Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode 52 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Taking a Panoramic Sequence of Pictures 1 Press the Mode button on top of the camera until the Panorama E24 icon appears in the Image Display You are now ready to take the first picture in your panoramic sequence TIP Panorama images are stitched Press the Shutter button to take Press the Shutter button to take together from left to right so make sure your first image is at the leftmost end of the panorama view the first picture in the panoramic sequence After Instant Review the camera switches to Live View with 228 displayed in the Image Display Position the camera to take the second picture Notice the transparent overlay of the image of the first picture in the sequence superimposed on the left third of the Live View screen Use this overlay to align your second picture horizontally with the first the second picture After Instant Review the camera switches to Live View with A displayed in the Image Display Again the transpa
95. er with aY and 4 buttons Allows you to scroll through menus and images on the Image Display 6 Mew button pages 61 93 Allows you to display camera menus select menu options and confirm certain actions on the Image Display 7 Self Timer Burst button pages 58 60 Allows you to select between the Normal Self Timer Self Timer 2 Shots and Burst settings 8 4 Flash button page 47 Allows you to select between the different flash settings 9 amp ME Focus button page 39 Allows you to select between the different focus settings 10 E Playback button page 93 Turns Playback on and off on the Image Display Getting Started 23 Name Live View button page 37 Description Turns Live View on and off on the Image Display 12 Image Display Allows you to frame pictures and video page 37 clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback and to view all the menus 13 Viewfinder Allows you to frame the subject of your still pages 33 36 images or video clips 24 Viewfinder lights TH Solid red Video is recording AF solid green When you press the Shutter button halfway down this light turns on solid when the camera is ready to take a picture auto exposure and auto focus are locked and the flash is ready AF blinking green When you press the Shutter button either a focus warning occurred the flash is still chargi
96. es it easy for people who use different e mail programs to be able to see your images without the difficulty of dealing with e mail attachments e Images that were selected to be sent to Print destinations will be printed automatically from the computer NOTE If you connect the camera directly to a printer as explained in Printing Images Directly from the Camera on page 117 any images that were selected for printing will automatically print Using HP Instant Share 111 Sending All Images to Destinations 1 112 Turn on the camera press the Mew button and use the q gt buttons to tab to the HP Instant Share Menu MA Use the Y button to highlight fz Share All Images and press the Gz button to display the Share All Images sub menu Use the aw buttons to scroll to the destination to which you want to send all the images and then press the S button a If you selected Print as the destination the Print All Images sub menu appears Use the aw buttons to specify the number of copies you want to print up to 5 then press the S Mes button A oo s o o HP Instant Share Menu P Share All Images 6MP 3 15 200 Share All Images EXIT GP Print My website E mail Amy FP Print All Images VY along with ihe number of copies you specified appears next to Print in the Share All Images sub menu To deselect Print select Print again in the Share All Images su
97. f you want to move them e If no images can be moved to the memory card the confirmation screen displays CARD FULL Menu 3 To move the images highlight Yes and press the s button NOTE All images in a panoramic sequence must be moved together If there is not enough space to move all the images in a panoramic sequence from memory to an optional memory card none of the images will be moved During the move a progress bar is shown All of the images that are successfully moved to the memory card are then deleted from the camera s internal memory When the move is complete you return to the Setup Menu 132 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Reset Settings This option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings 1 2 3 If you have an optional memory card in the camera remove the memory card see page 18 In the Setup Menu page 121 select Reset Settings In the Reset All Settings sub menu highlight one of these two choices e Cancel Exits the menu without resetting any of the settings e Yes Resets all camera settings to their default value in the Capture Menu and Setup Menu except Date amp Time Language TV Configuration and USB Configuration Press the button to reset settings and return to the OK g Setup Menu If you removed an optional memory card in Step 1 replace the memory card Using the Setup Menu 133 134 HP Photosmart R717 User
98. forgot to press the Save Print button Press the Save Print button on the dock The optional memory card that is installed is locked Troubleshooting and Support Switch the locking tab on the memory card to the unlocked position 173 Message Possible cause Solution Cannot Connect The USB Reboot the computer To Product connection continued failed Could Not Send The computer is Make sure your computer To Service not connected to is online the Internet Communication Problem Other HP Instant Share software is running with exclusive access fo your camera Getting Assistance Close the other HP Instant Share program This section contains support information for your digital camera including support website information an explanation of the support process and support phone numbers HP Accessibility Website Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www hp com hpinfo community accessibility prodserv 174 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual HP Photosmart Website Visit www hp com photosmart for the following information Tips on using your camera more effectively and creatively HP digital camera driver updates and software Register your product Subscribe to newsletters driver and software updates and support alerts Support Process The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified
99. g on the wrong subject in the image 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 Pv Muti select Auto Focus Area 2 In the Auto Focus Area sub menu use the aw buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the et button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The multi focus region is divided into five narrow focus zones as shown Selecting Multi causes the camera to search all five zones for focus and focus on the closest object e Selecting Spot causes the camera to search a single zone in the center of the region for focus 74 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual The following table explains the settings in more detail Setting Multi Description When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera searches for focus in each of five zones starting from the closest distance The camera locks on the first zone s that come into focus and surrounds the zone s with brackets When the camera finds focus green brackets frame the zone s in focus If adjacent zones or zones separated by a single zone as shown on the left below are in focus a single set of green brackets frame the combined zone If multiple distant zones are in focus a second set of brackets will appear Spot Le The camera uses a small area in the center of the scene region to focus You can use Focus Lock to lock focus then reframe see Using Focus Lock on page 41 Shutter halfway down Shutter all the way down
100. grain or noise and therefore can be of lower quality 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select ISO Speed 2 In the ISO Speed sub menu use the aw buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the st button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the new setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The ISO Speed setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 NOTE The ISO Speed setting does not apply when recording video clips 78 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual AE Bracketing This setting allows you to take three pictures with the camera with each picture set to a different exposure value When you select one of the AE automatic exposure Bracketing settings the camera will take the first picture at normal exposure 0 exposure value followed by an underexposed picture at the negative exposure value in the setting and finally an overexposed picture at the positive exposure value in the setting The entire sequence of three shots is taken with only one press of the Shutter button Use AE Bracketing when you want to try underexposing and overexposing a shot to get an image at the best exposure 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select AE Bracketing 2 In the AE Bracketing sub men
101. he date and time A confirmation screen appears asking if the correct date and time have been set If the date and time are correct press the S button to select Yes 8 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide 7 Install and Format a Memory Card Optional Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips However you can use a memory card purchased separately instead to store images and video clips 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery Memory card door on the bottom of the camera 2 Insert the memory card in the small slot above the battery with the notched side of the card going in first as shown Make sure the memory card snaps into place 3 Close the Battery Memory card door and turn on the camera Enalish To help prevent corrupted cards and images you should format memory cards before you use them for the first time To format the memory card 1 Press the st button then use the button to move to the Playback Menu 9 2 Press the Y button to highlight Delete and then press the Mes button to display the Delete sub menu 3 Use the Y button to highlight Format Card and then press the s button to display the Format Card confirmation screen 4 Press the button to highlight Yes and then press the Mens button to format the card Formatting Card appears in the Image Display while the camera is formatting the memory card When the camera has
102. he dock insert to the camera dock 12 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 2 Attach the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown 3 Install the Battery Your camera can use either a rechargeable HP Photosmart ROZ Lithium lon battery L1812A L1812B or a disposable Duracell CP1 battery 1 Insert the battery in the Open the Battery Memory Card door on the bottom of the camera by sliding the door to the back of the camera larger slot as shown and push it in until the latch catches Close the Battery Memory card door by pushing the door down and then sliding the door toward the front of the camera until the door latches To remove the battery from the camera first turn the camera off Then open the Battery Memory card door release the battery latch tilt the camera and the battery will slide out of its slot Getting Started 13 For the performance of Lithium lon and disposable Duracell CP1 batteries when used with this camera see Performance per Battery Type on page 186 For the number of shots you can expect to get for each battery based on usage see Number of Shots per Battery Type on page 187 For hints on optimizing battery performance see Appendix A Managing Batteries starting on pagel 83 NOTE If a rechargeable battery was shipped with your camera it will be partially charged but you should fully charge it before using it t
103. he first time You can charge the battery while it is in the camera See Charge the Battery on page 15 TIP You can also use an optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera If you use a rechargeable Lithium lon battery you can recharge the battery in the camera or in the optional R series dock battery bay or recharge the battery separately in the optional HP Photosmart quick recharger For more information see Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories starting on pagel93 14 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 4 Charge the Battery You can charge a battery in the camera explained here or in the extra battery bay of the camera dock or in the HP Photosmart quick recharger see Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 193 If your camera battery is a disposable Duracell CP1 battery skip this procedure If the battery is a rechargeable Lithium lon battery 1 Plug the power cord into the HP AC power adapter If more than one power cord is in the box use the cord that is appropriate for power outlets in your country Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet 2 Open the small rubber door on the side of the camera 3 Attach the thin cord from the HP AC power adapter to the power adapter connector gee on the side of the camera as shown The Power Memory light on the back of the camera will start blinking to show that the battery is charging T The rechargeable Lithium lon battery will usu
104. he menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture E Baci Shade 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail Setting Description Auto The camera automatically identifies and corrects for scene illuminance This is the default setting Sun The camera balances color assuming the subject is 3 outdoors under sunny or bright cloudy conditions Shade The camera balances color assuming the subject is 3 outdoors in shade in dark cloudy conditions or at dusk Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 71 Setting Description Tungsten The camera balances color based on incandescent or halogen lighting typically found in homes Fluorescent The camera balances color based on fluorescent a lighting ons Manual The camera calculates a custom White Balance based O on your target subject see the following subsection av If the new setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The White Balance setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 72 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Manual White Balance If you select the Manual option the Manual White Balance screen displays The L
105. his is normal The camera gets warm or even hot to the touch You are using the HP AC power adapter to power the camera or to charge the battery in the camera or you have been using the camera for a prolonged period of time 15 minutes or longer Troubleshooting and Support This is normal However if anything seems out of the ordinary turn off the camera unplug the camera from the HP AC power adapter and allow the camera to cool Then examine the camera and the battery for signs of possible damage 157 Problem My camera stalls when establishing a connection Possible cause The USB cable is not inserted far enough into the camera or Solution Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer If that does not fix the problem try connecting the to the computer USB cable to another USB port computer on the computer The camera Turn the camera off then on has a firmware again If that does not fix the problem problem reset the camera see page 136 e Ifthe problem persists contact HP Support see page 174 cannot The HP Image Either install the HP Image Zone transfer Zone software software see page 20 or see images from is not installed Using Your Camera without the camera to on the Installing the HP Image Zone my computer 158 computer Software on page 139 The computer is unable to understand the Pictur
106. his option is not available for video clips HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Image Advice In the Playback Menu page 93 when you select Image Advice the camera analyzes the image for focus exposure and so forth If Image Advice identifies Gf Image Advice improvements that can be made for KAAT focus if a tripod was not used It was similar images taken in the future A REET A Flash Off causing a long exposure an analysis appears on the Image Long exposures often cause images Display listing the issue and to be blurry because it is hard to hold the camera still for more than 1 60 of recommended solutions as shown in the example screen here Image Advice lists up to two issues v to scroll Press OK to exit Menu To exit the Image Advice screen press the button NOTE Image Advice is not available for video clips Image Info In the Playback Menu page 93 when you select Image Info the Image Info screen displays This screen shows all of the settings that were used when capturing the currently displayed image or video clip The following table explains the information that is displayed for each image when you select the Image Info option Reviewing Images and Video Clips 99 Image Info 1 1255518 EQIHPIMO134PG 6 2 ISO 100 4 0 3 TAIKI 7 6MP x x x 3 15 2005 10 34 am 0 29 q 414 of 43 TIP The information in the first and third rows in the bottom right hand corner of th
107. ill determine what appears in the Image Display If no buttons are pressed during the sleep state the camera will turn off after an additional 5 minutes unless it is connected to a computer printer or HP AC power adapter 192 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual B Purchasing Camera Accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera For information on your HP R717 and compatible accessories go to e www hp com photosmart US e www hp ca photosmart Canada e www hp com all other countries To purchase accessories visit your local retailer or order online at e www hpshopping com US e www hpshopping ca Canada e www hp com eur hpoptions Europe e www hp com apac homeandoffice Asia Pacific Below are some accessories for this digital camera These camera accessories may not be available in all regions HP Photosmart R series dock C8887A C8887B Charge your camera battery plus pec a spare in the extra charging bay 4 T ai so your camera is always ready to go Transfer photos easily to your computer send photo e mails via HP Instant Share or print photos at the touch of a button Connect to your TV and view photo slideshows with the remote control Purchasing Camera Accessories 193 Includes a dock with extra charging bay for a Lithium lon battery a remote control a rechargeable HP Photosmart ROZ Lithium lon battery an audio video cable a USB cable and an HP AC power adap
108. inter a Print Setup menu izes displays on the camera If you Print Size already selected images to print using the camera HP Instant Share Menu the number of images selected is shown Otherwise Images ALL is displayed There is a print preview in the lower right hand corner of the Print Setup screen showing the page layout that will be used for printing images This print preview updates as you change the settings for the Print Size and Paper Size If default is displayed for the Print Size or Paper Size then no print preview is shown The printer automatically determines the page layout that will be used for printing images 5 To change the settings in the Print Setup menu use the 4 buttons on the camera to select a menu option then use the 4 buttons on the camera to change the setting 6 When the settings are correct press the g button on the camera to begin printing After connecting the camera to the printer you can print either all images in the camera see page 112 or just selected images see page 110 However printing directly from the camera has the following limitations to avoid these limitations use the HP Image Zone software see Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share 118 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual e Panorama images print as individual pictures For information about printing entire panoramas see Printing Panoramas on page 120 e Video clips cannot be printed directly from the camera
109. ional memory card to rotate the image memory card see page 96 Then rotate the image using the HP Image Zone software or another image editing package Insufficient space on card to save updated image or Insufficient space in memory to save updated image There is insufficient room in internal memory or on the optional memory card to save the image after red eye removal Troubleshooting and Support Transfer images from the camera to your computer then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see page 96 Then remove red eye from the image using the HP Image Zone software 167 Message The image is too large to magnify Possible cause The image was taken with another camera Solution Transfer the image to your computer and view it using the HP Image Zone software The image is too large to rotate The image was taken with another camera Transfer the image to your computer and rotate it using the HP Image Zone software Unknown image error Unable to complete request The camera could not complete the image modification you requested Try modifying the image again e If the same message displays transfer the image to your computer and modify it using the HP Image Zone software Camera has experienced an error or Camera has experienced an error and is shutting down 168 The camera may have experi
110. is connected to your computer so you can transfer images without using the HP Image Zone software NOTE You may be unable to use this method with Windows 98 computers 1 Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive you only need to do this step once a Turn the camera on then press the s button then use the button to navigate to the Setup Menu b Use the Y button to highlight the USB menu option then use the p button to select Disk Drive c Use the Y button to highlight EXIT and then press the Menu button 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable 3 At this point the process is the same as described in Using a Memory Card Reader on page 141 On Windows computers the camera will appear as a removable disk in the Windows Explorer screen On Macintosh computers either the Image Capture or iPhoto application will launch automatically 4 When you have finished transferring images from the camera to the computer simply disconnect the camera from the computer If your computer is running Windows 2000 or XP and you get an Unsafe Removal warning disregard the warning NOTE On Macintosh computers if either Image Capture or iPhoto do not launch automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with the label HP_R717 For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help 144 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problems and Solutions Problem The camera does not turn on Possible
111. ith the memory card removed then the card is probably corrupted Format the memory card using your computer If the camera still does not turn on replace the memory card The battery Different See Power Indicators on gauge goes operating page 188 for a full explanation up and down modes of the frequently camera require different power levels I have to The Lithium lon A Lithium lon battery discharges recharge the battery has on its own when not in use and Lithium lon drained on its when not installed in the camera battery own because it So if you have not used it in two frequently has not been months or more it may benefit 146 used lately from being charged see page 183 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problem Possible cause Solution have to The Lithium lon A battery that is new or has not recharge the battery you are been charged recently must be Lithium lon using was recharged to reach full capacity battery recharged see page 183 frequently incorrectly some Extended See Extending Battery Life on Image Display page 184 use for Live View or video recording excessive flash use and excessive zooming consume a lot of battery power The Lithium Battery is Battery charging will not start if lon battery already the battery was recently charged will not charged Try charging it again after it has charge drained awhile The wr
112. ive View portion of the screen shows the color tint from the previous Manual White Balance To set aim at white object ar setting that was made Shutter button Press OK to To change the Manual White Balance setting 1 Point the camera at a white or gray target such as a piece of paper making sure that the entire screen encompasses the white or gray target Press the Shutter button the camera will not take a picture The camera then calculates a custom White Balance setting based on the full frame capture During the calculation PROCESSING is displayed on the screen When the calculation is complete the color tint in Live View changes to match the new Manual White Balance setting and WHITE BALANCE SET is displayed If needed repeat steps 1 and 2 until you get the desired Manual White Balance setting When you are satisfied with the Manual setting you have made press the st button to exit the Manual White Balance screen and return to the Capture Menu TIP To restore the previous Manual White Balance setting simply press the s button without pressing the Shutter button Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 73 Auto Focus Area This setting allows you to select between a wide multizone focus region and a spot focus region e Use Multi for general purpose picture taking and to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the image e Use Spot if the camera keeps focusin
113. k Menu allows you to delete images or video clips manipulate images such as removing red eyes from images and rotating images and even get HP Image Advice an analysis of images for any problems with focus exposure and so forth that may have occurred while capturing the images To do these things and more see Using the Playback Menu on page 93 Using Playback 1 Press the Playback EJ button to activate Playback The most recently taken or reviewed image or video clip appears on the Image Display 2 Use the 4 buttons to scroll through your images and video clips Press and hold either of the 4 buttons to scroll faster For video clips indicated by the video icon you see only the first frame for the first 2 seconds They then begin playing automatically You can adjust the volume of the audio playback by pressing the aw buttons Reviewing Images and Video Clips 87 3 To turn off Playback and change to Live View atter reviewing your images and video clips press the Live View f button During Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip The following table describes this information 2 1 10 a 3 cae 277 5 0 29 17 of 43 Icon Description Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera e Power indicator such as this full battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 188 AC power when using the
114. lp for the Menu Options Help is the last option in each of the TSE sub menus within the Capture Menu The Help option provides information about that Capture Menu option and its settings For example if you press when Help is highlighted in the White Balance sub menu the White Balance Help screen is displayed as shown Different kinds of lighting col For exam sunlight is blu Use the w buttons to scroll through the Help screens To exit the Help and return to the particular Capture Menu press the s button 62 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual EV Compensation In difficult lighting conditions you can use EV Exposure Value Compensation to override the automatic exposure setting that the camera makes EV 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 Scenes containing many light objects or many dark objects could turn out gray without the use of EV Compensation For a scene with many light objects increase the EV Compensation to a positive number to produce a brighter result For a scene with many dark objects decrease the EV Compensation to darken the scene to be closer to black 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select EV Compensation 2 In the EV Compensation sub EA EV Compensation menu use the 4p buttons to aSa o7 change the EV setting in i incremental step
115. ly select still images in your camera to be automatically sent to a variety of destinations such as e mail addresses web pages or a printer the next time your camera is connected to a computer Your recipients can then view the images without the burden of large file attachments See page 105 Getting Started 11 e Direct print Print directly from your camera to any PictBridge certified printer without having to connect to your computer See page 117 On camera Help Use on screen instructions for help on using cameras features when you don t have the manual with you See page 30 To further enhance your experience you can purchase an HP Photosmart a R series dock The camera dock allows js z you to easily transfer images to a i computer send images to a printer view images on a television and recharge a spare Lithium lon battery in the dock base The dock also provides a convenient home for your camera _ Setup To locate a part on your camera such as a button or a light while following the instructions in this section see Camera Parts on page 22 1 Install the Camera Dock Insert Optional If you buy the HP Photosmart R series dock you will notice one or oo more clear dock inserts included in the box with the dock When setting up the dock for use with this camera make sure you use the dock insert that has the GREEN sticker on it Follow the instructions in the dock User s Manual to connect t
116. mprint settings Off default Date Only Date amp Time Playback Zoom Yes maximum of 140x magnification for still images Compression e JPEG EXIF for still images format EXIF2 2 for still images with embedded audio e MPEG1 for video clips Compression Image Quality Custom setting options KKK little to no compression kx lLow compression Kk Medium compression amp High compression Resolution Image Quality Custom setting 6MP 4MP options 2MP VGA Interfaces e USB mini A B connector to a computer or PictBridge certified printer e DPS Direct Printing Standard USB to HP Photosmart printers DC input 3 3 Vdc 2500 mA e HP Photosmart R series dock Specifications 205 Feature Description Orientation Yes Sensor Standards e PTP transfer 15740 MSDC transfer e NTSC PAL JPEG e MPEG1 level 1 e DPOF 1 1 e EXIF 2 2 e DCF 1 0 e DPS Power Typical power usage 2 3 Watts with image LCD on 4 Watts maximum power usage Power sources include e Either one rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1812A L1812B or one disposable Duracell CP1 battery Rechargeable battery can be recharged in the camera using the HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart R series dock e HP AC power adapter 3 3 Vdc 2500 mA 8 25 W Optional HP Photosmart R series dock Recharging in camera with the HP AC power adapter or o
117. n you highlight each setting See Memory Capacity on page 207 for more information about how the Image Quality setting affects the number of images that can be saved in the internal memory in the camera The Image Quality setting will appear in the Live View screen Except in My Mode page 55 Image Quality remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE Image Quality settings do not apply when recording video clips 68 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Custom Image Quality If you select the Custom option from the Image Quality sub menu the Custom Image Quality sub menu displays This sub menu allows you to select a custom Image Quality setting including individually setting the resolution and the compression of the images you capture In the Custom Image Quality sub menu the default Resolution setting is 6MP full resolution and the default Compression setting is medium compression 1 In the Image Quality sub menu y Custom Image Quality page 66 select the Custom Resolution 6MP option Compression 4 ee F 2 Use the aw buttons to move between the Resolution and maser ORe Compression options 3 Use the 4 buttons to change the Resolution or Compression setting The following tables help explain these settings Resolution Settings 6MP Full resolution therefore highest quality AMP Medium resolution 2MP Low resolution VGA Lowest resolu
118. ng or the camera is processing a picture Both TH and AF blinking An error has occurred that prevents the camera from taking the picture for example the memory card is full HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Front Side and Bottom of the Camera Name 1 Flash page 47 7 Description Provides additional light to improve picture taking 2 Microphone Records audio clips that are attached to page 34 still images and the audio portion of video clips 3 Viewfinder Allows you to frame the subject of your pages 33 36 still images or video clips 4 _ Self Timer Focus Assist light page 58 Blinks during the count down before taking a picture when the camera is set to Self Timer or Self Timer 2 shots or in low light situations when Focus Assist is activated Also turns on briefly when a picture is taken Getting Started 25 Name Description ec Power Allows you to connect an optional HP AC adapter power adapter to the camera to either connector operate the camera without a battery or recharge a Lithium lon rechargeable battery in the camera 6 eS USB Allows you to connect a USB cable from connector the camera to a USB enabled computer or pages 115 any PictBridge certified printer 117 7 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on a tripod 8 Camera dock Allows you to connect the camera to the connector optional HP Photosmart R series dock page
119. nnect to your TV and view photo slideshows Visit your nearest retailer buy online at www hpshopping com or call 1 866 433 2031 3 On the go camera kits Don t wait to get going recharge your batteries and protect your HP Photosmart camera HP Photosmart quick recharge kit for HP R series cameras Part Number L1810A For HP Photosmart R series cameras Recharge fast in one hour or less and add stylish protection for your HP Photosmart R series camera This kit has all you need to provide a home away from home for your HP Photosmart R series camera a 4 oz recharger matching camera case and travel pouch and spare rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 lithium ion battery Actual recharging time may vary HP Photosmart quick recharge kit for HP M series cameras Part Number L1815A For HP Photosmart M series 435 cameras Quick battery recharging in one hour or less plus protection for your digital camera Take it with you it s all you need to provide a home away from home for your camera recharger 4 NiMH batteries and matching case Actual recharging time may vary HP Photosmart starter kit Part Number Y1789B For HP Photosmart M series 945 435 cameras This kit provides all the basics including a quick recharger 4 NiMH rechargeable batteries and a universal expandable padded camera case Visit your nearest retailer buy online at www hpshopping com or call 1 866 433 2031 4 On the
120. o clips 34 103 video clips 36 red eye reduction description 48 Remove Red Eyes 98 Region choose at first startup 17 remaining pictures count 31 38 90 reset camera 136 Index 215 Reset Settings 133 resolution settings custom 69 restore settings 62 reviewing images 87 rotate images 102 S safety precautions for Lithium lon battery 185 Saturation setting 82 Saved Settings in My Mode 56 selecting images for HP Instant Share destinations 110 112 Self Timer light 25 settings 58 Timer Burst button 23 settings reset 133 settings restore 62 Setup Menu using 121 share pictures 105 Sharpness setting 83 shooting mode setting 49 shots per battery type 187 Shutter button description 27 lock exposure and focus 39 shutter speed range 202 Snow mode setting 50 software installing 20 21 using camera without 139 sounds of camera 123 space remaining in memory 31 38 90 specifications 201 states camera 28 status screen 31 still pictures take 33 Sunset mode setting 50 support for users 175 T technical support 175 Thumbnails control on Zoom lever 23 viewing 91 Time amp Date setting 17 128 Timer Burst button 23 total images summary screen 90 transfer images to computer 115 tripod mount description 26 troubleshoot problems 135 turn on off power 16 TV television Configuration setting 130 216 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual U under exposing an image 63 USB configuration
121. oduct 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 LEDs in this product are Class 1 in accordance to EN 60825 1 Fort Collins Colorado USA January 2005 ASH CHA BS 2171 OIE Hae eos ANNAdsas Se WIAA FANSE BE RE MAUA AS amp ASUR Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du R glement sur Le materiel brouilleur du Canada USTED CAMERA E220001 HP Photosmart RZ 17 digital camera HP Image Zone Software Version 8 2 HP Image Zone for Macintosh H 4 5 for Windows Mac OS X Po Windows XP v10 2 and later AS 2 Professional and S Home Edition 2000 Professional american greetings com HP Image Zone Express Cale amp PRINT 1 1 for Windows Windows only Me 98 98SE Software and N h 3 User s Manuals e ip English 3 Espa ol a 1 invent www hp com support LENT L2038 10001 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P
122. oftware installed to print panoramas See HP Image Zone Software on page 137 To print a panoramic image 1 Start the HP Image Zone software on your computer 2 In the My Images tab Windows or HP Gallery Macintosh select the panoramic image you want to print The Print Images application is launched which provides the options and functionality for printing the image 120 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 6 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings such as the camera sounds date and time and the configuration of the USB or TV connection 1 To display the Setup Menu first display any other menu see Camera Menus on page 28 and then use the q gt buttons to scroll to the menu tab for the Setup Menu amp oe Saxe os O18 Vix O os Setup Menu Setup Menu Display Brightness Med Digital Zoom On Te Camera Sounds Low 2 Live View Setup On oF Focus Assist Light Auto Date amp Time 4 1 2005 Digital Zoom On TV Configuration NTSC a Instant Review 2sec B USB Digital Camera z oo V x e oS s Setup Menu amp TV Configuration NTSG saal English A Move Images to Gard Reset Settings D EXIT 2 Use the a buttons to scroll through the Setup Menu options 3 Either press the 8 button to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the 4 buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its
123. ogo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up Scroll to the language that you want by using the aw 4 gt buttons on the Controller Press the se button to select the highlighted language HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide 5 Set the Region Region v North America South America Europe Asia INSEE Africa Choose the area where you live After choosing a language you are prompted to choose the continent where you live The Language and Region settings determine the defaults for the date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television 1 Scroll to the region that you want by using the aw buttons 2 Press the s button to select the highlighted region Enalish amp Date amp Time mm dd yyyy 12 hr PEO ON A005 6 Set the Date and Time to change value lt gt to go to next item You are now prompted to set the date and time 1 The first item highlighted is the date and time format If you want to change the date and time format use the a buttons If the date and time format is correct press the gt button to move to the Date 2 Adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the v buttons Oo Press the 4p buttons to move to the other selections 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set correctly 5 Press the Ss button when you have entered the proper values for t
124. on on the top of the camera A video 4 icon REC a video counter and a message instructing how to end the video appear on the Image Display Also the Video x viewfinder light turns on solid red 3 To stop recording video press and release the Video T4 button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory After recording has stopped the last frame of the video clip appears for several seconds on the Image Display This is called Instant Review You can delete the video clip during Instant Review by pressing the 4 button then selecting This Image from the Delete sub menu You can use Playback to review the video clips you have recorded See Using Playback on page 87 NOTE If you have set the camera to Self Timer or Self Timer 2 Shots see page 58 the camera will start recording 10 seconds after you press the Video button With the Self Timer 2 Shots setting the camera only records one video clip NOTE Zoom does not apply when recording video clips 36 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using Live View The Image Display allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View To activate Live View from the menus or when the Image Display is off press the Live View E button To turn off Live View press the Live View Qg button again TIP Using Live View increases the rate of battery drain To conserve battery power use the viewtinder instead TI
125. on your camera See Using My Mode on page 55 If the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The shooting mode remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Auto Mode setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 and Using the My Mode Saved Settings Sub Menu on page 56 NOTE The shooting mode does not apply when you are recording video clips Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 51 Noise Reduction for Long Exposures At longer shutter speeds the camera will automatically take a second exposure with the shutter closed in order to measure and reduce the noise grainy look in the image In these cases the exposure will seem to take twice as long as expected For example in a 1 second exposure the Image Display will stay dark for 2 seconds until the noise reduction frame is exposed This means that at longer shutter speeds you may not be able to take quite as many shots back to back but it ensures your images will be free of noise Using Panorama Mode Panorama mode allows you to take a sequence of 2 5 pictures that can be stitched together in order to capture a scene too wide to fit into a single picture In Panorama mode you take a picture as the first in the panoramic sequence and each subsequent picture you take is added to the panorama until you
126. one clear it 169 Message Printer is out of Possible cause The printer is out Solution Load paper into the paper of paper printer and then press the OK or Continue button on the printer Paper is not Paper is not Realign paper and try loaded correctly in the printer aligned correctly in the paper tray printing again Printer has a paper jam Paper has jammed in the printer Turn off the printer Completely clear the paper jam then turn the printer back on The selected combination of The paper type and or size in Load the printer with paper whose type and paper type and the printer is not size is supported paper size is not supported supported There is a The ink cartridge Replace the ink cartridge problem with the printer s ink may be low or the ink cartridge type may not be supported for the printer with a supported cartridge type Printer is out of ink The printer has run out of ink Replace the ink cartridge Low ink 170 The printer cartridge is running low on ink Replace the ink cartridge You may be able to print some images using the current cartridge but their color and quality may not be of high quality HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Message Printer error Possible cause There is a problem with the printer Solution Turn the printer off then on again Press the se
127. ong AC power adapter is being used Use only the HP AC power adapter approved for use with this camera see page 193 The battery is damaged or bad Troubleshooting and Support A Lithium lon battery degrades over time and can fail If the camera detects a problem with the battery it will not start charging or will stop charging prematurely Purchase a new battery see page 193 147 Problem The Lithium lon battery will not charge continued Possible cause Battery voltage is too low for charging to start Solution The camera will not attempt to charge a battery that may be damaged or over discharged Remove the battery from the camera and charge it in the HP quick recharger for R series cameras or the spare battery charging bay of the dock both purchased separately then try it in the camera again If this does not work it is likely that the battery is bad Purchase a new Lithium lon battery and try again see page 193 The camera does not respond when I press a button 148 The camera is turned off or has shut down Turn on the camera The camera is connected to a computer Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer If they respond it is only to turn the Image Display on if it is off or in some cases turn the Image Display off if it is on The camera is processing an image Wait until the Power Memo
128. otosmart R717 User s Manual Index A AC power adapter connector on camera 26 purchasing 194 accessories for camera 193 Action mode setting 49 Adaptive Lighting setting 64 AE Bracketing 79 AE Metering setting 76 AF viewfinder light 24 aperture setting 51 arrow buttons on Controller 23 audio clips record 34 103 Auto Focus Area setting 74 automatic exposure override 49 batteries door on camera 26 extend life of 184 installing 13 performance per type 186 purchasing Lithium lon 194 quick recharge kit 194 recharging Lithium lon 189 shots per type 187 top points about use 183 Beach mode setting 50 blinking lights on camera 22 24 25 brackets in Live View screen 39 brightening an image 63 Burst setting 60 Timer Burst button 23 buttons on camera 22 buying camera accessories 193 C calibrating color of images 73 camera accessories purchasing 193 caring for 197 cleaning the body 199 Index 209 cleaning the image display 199 cleaning the lens 145 199 general care 197 general cleaning 198 menus 28 purchasing case for 195 reset 136 specifications 201 states 28 turn on off 16 camera care cleaning the body 199 cleaning the image display 199 cleaning the lens 199 general 197 general cleaning 198 camera dock connector on camera 26 description 12 dock insert 12 purchasing 193 camera parts back of camera 22 front side and bottom of camera 25 top of camera 27 Came
129. pics Use this menu when you do KuJi not have your User s Manual with you 30 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Camera Status Screen A status screen appears for a few seconds in the Image Display any time you press the Mode Flash 4 S W Ag Focus MF or Self Timer Burst buttons when Live View is off The top of the screen shows the name of the current setting selected Beneath that icons for the current shooting mode and focus flash and timer burst settings display with the icon for the button that was just pressed highlighted The bottom of the screen shows whether a memory card is installed indicated by the icon the amount of power available such as the battery full indicator see Power Indicators on page 188 the number of pictures remaining and the Image Quality setting indicated in the example by the 6MP xx Viewing the On Camera Demo This camera has a slideshow of its major features You can display the slideshow at any time by turning the camera on and holding down the Playback 9 button for approximately three seconds The Image Display will go black for a moment before the slideshow starts To exit the slideshow at any time press the t button Getting Started 31 32 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking Still Pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on regardless of what is being shown on the
130. ptional HP Photosmart R series dock average charge time 6 hours External body dimensions Measurements with camera off and lens retracted 98 5 mm L by 35 3 mm W by 60 mm H 3 88 in L by 1 39 in W by 2 36 in H 206 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Feature Description Weight 180 grams 0 3969 pounds without battery Temperature Operational range O to 50 C 32 to 122 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity Memory Capacity The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the internal memory in the camera when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings available in the Capture Menu NOTE Not all 32MB of internal memory is available for storing images because some memory is used for internal camera operations Also the actual file sizes and number of still images that can be stored in the internal memory in the camera or on an optional memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image and the length of the recorded audio clip 6MP kK 8 images 2 5MB each 6MP Xx default 14 images 1 4MB each 4MP kk 20 images 990KB each 2MP kx 31 images 834KB each VGA 189 images 134KB each NOTE The values shown are for images without audio clips Sixty seconds of audio adds 330KB to the file size Specifications 207 208 HP Ph
131. r the images to a computer see page 117 and then delete the images from the camera to free up space see page 96 If the optional memory card is locked unlock it by switching the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position The camera is turned off Turn on the camera The camera is not working correctly Try connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge certified printer and print an image This will verity that the optional memory card USB connection and the USB cable are functioning correctly The cable is not connected correctly Make sure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer and camera HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Message Cannot Connect To Product continued Possible cause The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting in the USB Configuration sub menu of the Setup Menu but the computer cannot recognize the camera as a digital camera Solution Change the USB Configuration setting to Disk Drive in the Setup Menu see page 129 This allows the camera to appear as another disk drive on the computer so that you can easily copy the image files from the camera to the computer hard drive The camera is connected to the computer through a USB hub and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer You are using the HP Photosmart R series dock and
132. r this product and where HP has marketed this product The level of warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards HP will not alter form fit or function of the product to make it operate in a country for which it was never intended to function for legal or regulatory reasons TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU For European customers only Here are the names and addresses of the HP entities responsible for the performance of the HP Limited Warranty in Ireland and the United Kingdom Ireland United Kingdom Hewlett Packard Ireland Ltd Hewlett Packard Ltd 30 Herbert Street Cain Road IRL Dublin 2 Bracknell GB Berks RG12 1HN You may have additional statutory rights against the seller based on your purchase agreement Tho
133. ra Sounds setting 123 210 capacity of internal memory 207 Capture Menu Help for menu options 62 using 61 caring for your camera 197 case for camera purchasing 195 cleaning body 199 image display 199 lens 145 199 Color of images setting 81 compression format 205 compression settings custom 70 computer connect camera to 115 connections as a Picture Transfer Protocol PTP device 129 as a USB Mass Storage Device Class MSDC 129 to computer 115 to printer 117 connectors AC power adapter 26 camera dock 26 USB 26 conserving battery life 184 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Contrast setting 84 Controller with arrow buttons description 23 customer support 175 D darkening an image 63 Date amp Time Imprint setting 85 Date amp Time setting 17 128 delete during Instant Review 34 36 Delete using 96 digital zoom 45 Digital Zoom setting 126 direct print 117 disk drive camera as 129 Display Brightness setting 122 E error messages oncamera 160 172 on computer 172 EV Compensation setting 63 extending battery life 184 F flash description 25 restore setting 62 settings 47 using 47 working range 202 Flash button description 23 F number setting 51 focus brackets using 39 button 23 camera shake 44 Infinity setting 42 lock 41 Macro setting 42 Manual Focus setting 42 43 Normal Focus setting 42 range 202 settings 42 Focus Assist light description 25 setting
134. ra or taking another picture the delete operation you performed is permanent and the image is no longer recoverable NOTE When one shot from the center of a panoramic sequence is deleted all of the panorama tags for that panoramic sequence are removed Each image becomes an individual still image However if you delete an image from the beginning or end of the panorama and there are at least 2 images remaining the panoramic sequence is preserved Reviewing Images and Video Clips 97 Remove Red Eyes In the Playback Menu page 93 when you select Remove Red Eyes the camera immediately begins processing the current still image to remove red eyes from the subjects in the image The red eye removal process takes a few seconds After processing is complete the corrected image displays with green boxes around corrected areas along with the Remove Red Eyes sub menu which lists three options Save Changes Saves the red eye changes overwriting the original image and returns to the Playback Menu View Changes Displays a magnified view of the image which has green boxes around the portions that were corrected for red eyes You can zoom in on an area and pan around the image in this view To return to the Menu Remove Red Eyes Menu press the Sz button Cancel Returns to the Playback Menu without saving the red eye changes NOTE Remove Red Eyes is only available for still images 98 that were taken with a flash T
135. re is very dark or light compared to the rest of the scene 76 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual TIP When using Spot frame the subject of the picture in the center of the focus brackets then press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the exposure and focus Then recompose the scene as desired and press the Shutter button all the way down When this setting is used portions of the image may end up over or under exposed If the new setting is anything other than the default Center Weighted setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The AE Metering setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Center Weighted setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 77 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 will 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 or below you may want to use a tripod In contrast 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
136. re than 70 percent energy remaining gd m Battery has 30 to 70 percent energy remaining 4 Battery has 10 to 30 percent energy remaining Q Battery level is low Camera will power down soon Live View is disabled __ Battery is depleted Camera will proceed to power Blinking down Camera is operating on AC power with a non 3 gt rechargeable battery or no battery installed Animated Camera is operating on AC power and is charging battery the battery filling up dme Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC power e When using the disposable Duracell CP1 battery you may get more shots after the battery level reaches low than you get with the rechargeable Lithium lon battery e The battery gauge is most accurate after a few minutes of use When the camera is turned off the battery recovers and the initial gauge reading when the camera is turned on again may not be as accurate as that obtained after a few minutes of use 188 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual e Ifthe camera is without a battery for a prolonged period the clock may be reset to the last date and time at which the camera was turned off You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera Recharging the Lithium lon Battery The rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to the HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart R
137. re the end of the 10 second countdown This is useful when one or more subjects will be entering the picture during the 10 second countdown period TIP You cannot record audio with a still picture when using the self timer settings but you can add an audio clip later see Record Audio on page 103 58 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual For Video Clips To start recording video press the Video H button and then release it A 10 second countdown appears on the Image Display The Self Timer Focus Assist light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera starts recording the video To stop recording the video clip press the Video x button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory The video 4 icon remains in the Image Display for a few seconds after recording stops NOTE With either the Self Timer or the Self Timer 2 Shots setting only one video clip is recorded after the 10 second countdown The Self Timer setting resets to the default Normal setting after the picture is taken TIP If you are taking still images in low light you can use the self timer setting to avoid blurry images caused by camera shake Place the camera on a steady surface or a tripod frame your picture then press the Shutter button all the way down and remove your hands from the camera The camera will wait 10 seconds before taking the image eliminating any possibility of you
138. rent overlay of the previous image is superimposed on the left third of the Live View screen to enable you to align your third picture Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 53 5 Continue adding more pictures to the panorama or press the button to end the panoramic sequence The panoramic sequence ends automatically after you take the fifth picture 6 After you have completed the panoramic sequence you can delete it during Instant Review by pressing the 4 button then selecting Entire Panoramic Sequence in the Delete sub menu To preview the combined panoramic sequence on your camera see Preview Panorama on page 101 NOTE The Panorama shooting mode requires the full version of the HP Image Zone software to automatically stitch images together on your computer see Transferring Images to a Computer on page 115 and HP Image Zone Software on page 137 54 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using My Mode My Mode is a customizable shooting mode that allows you to select save and then repeatedly use a group of preferred settings on your camera This shooting mode is especially useful when you frequently take pictures of the same type of subject or scene and want to have the camera set to the same settings each time For example you may often take action pictures of your child playing soccer outdoors on bright sunny days In this case you could select and save Action as the shooting mode setting and Sun as the White
139. rogram If some other dialog box appears in addition close that dialog box by clicking Cancel In the Instant Share Setup program click Start then simply follow the directions on the screen to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera e Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer activates the HP Instant Share Setup Assistant Click Continue then simply follow the directions on the screen to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera Using HP Instant Share 109 Sending Individual Images to Destinations You can send one or more still images to any number of HP Instant Share destinations You cannot send video clips 1 Turn on the camera press the oO sys eos Mew button and use the q gt HP Instant Share Menu Bm a A buttons to scroll to the p HP Instant Share Menu 1 SEVE mail Grandma as i Use the a buttons to peed 1 1 6MP 3 15 2005 0 29 q 414 of 43 gt highlight the first destination to which you want to send one or more images Use the 4 buttons to scroll to a still image that you want to send to the selected destination Press the st button to select the destination a If you selected Print as the destination the Print sub menu appears Use the aw buttons to specify the number of copies you want to print up to 99 then press the Ms button A V appears next to Print in the HP Instant Share Menu To deselect Print pre
140. ronment this product must be recycled after its useful life as required by law The symbol to the left indicates that this product may not be disposed in the general trash Please return the product for proper recovery disposal to the authorized collection location nearest to you For more information regarding return and recycling of HP products generally please visit www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle index html Safety precautions To avoid the risk of electric shock do not open the camera case or attempt to repair the camera yourself Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs Keep the camera dry Exposing the camera to excessive moisture can cause it to malfunction e If moisture gets inside the camera stop using the camera immediately Allow the camera to air dry completely before operating it again If using a non rechargeable battery do not attempt to recharge this non rechargeable battery Follow the battery manufacturer s safety instructions When disposing of batteries follow the battery manufacturer s disposal and recycling instructions or the guidelines that are recommended for your area do not incinerate or puncture batteries A rechargeable Lithium lon battery can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an HP AC adaptor or the HP Photosmart R series dock Use only the AC power adaptor approved by HP for your camera Use of a non approved AC power adaptor or camera dock could
141. ry light turns solid green indicating the camera has completed processing the previously taken image The battery is drained Replace or recharge the battery HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problem The camera does not respond when I press a button continued Possible cause The camera has stopped operating Solution e Reset the camera if the AC adapter is connected to the camera disconnect it first See page 136 e Reset the camera e Check to see if the memory card is defective If it is defective replace the memory card see page 18 e Format the internal memory and or the optional memory card see page 18 The camera needs time to lock focus and exposure Use Focus Lock see page 41 The camera is It will take longer to take a picture using a flash with Red eye Reduction The setting with shutter is delayed because of the Red eye additional flash In turn make Reduction sure your subjects wait for the second flash The scene is e Use the flash dark and the If using flash is not possible camera is then use a tripod to keep the taking a long camera steady during the exposure long exposure time Make sure that the Focus Assist light is set to Auto see page 124 Troubleshooting and Support 149 Problem The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button 150 Possible cause You did not press the Sh
142. s from 3 0 to 3 0 The new setting is applied EAIA to the Live View screen behind igimmuallenialll ical the menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture 3 Press the se button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the setting is anything other than the default 0 0 setting the number value will appear in the Live View screen next to the icon The EV Compensation setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default 0 0 setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 63 Adaptive Lighting This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture preserving gentle contrasts but reducing harsh contrasts Dark areas in the picture are lightened while brighter areas are left alone When used with a flash Adaptive Lighting can brighten areas that a flash wouldn t reach Here is an example of how Adaptive Lighting can enhance an image Without Adaptive Lighting With cele Lighting Adaptive Lighting is useful in situations like these Outdoor scenes with a mixture of sun and shade Cloudy days when there is a lot of glare from the sky Indoor scenes that use flash photography fo soften or even out the effect of the flash e Backlit scenes where the subject is too far away for the regular flash to reach or is severely backlit for
143. s longer to charge FLASH recharging the the flash when the battery flash Troubleshooting and Support is low If you see this message a lot you may need to replace or recharge the battery 161 Message FOCUS TOO FAR and blinking W Possible cause The focus distance is beyond where the camera can focus in the Macro amp focus range Solution Select a focus range other than Macro W see page 42 Move closer to the subject within Macro W focus range see page 42 FOCUS TOO CLOSE and blinking W The focus distance is closer than the camera can focus in the Macro W focus range Move farther away from the subject within Macro W focus range see page 42 LOW LIGHT UNABLE TO FOCUS The scene is too dark and the camera cannot focus e Add an external light source e Use Focus Lock see page 41 Point ata part of the scene that is brighter Make sure the Focus Assist light is set to Auto see page 124 UNABLE TO FOCUS and blinking amp 162 The camera cannot find focus in the Macro W focus range possibly due to low contrast e Use Focus Lock see page 41 Point ata part of the scene that is brighter or has a high contrast edge e Make sure the subject is within Macro W range see page 42 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Message camera shake warning Possible cause The light is low and the image is likel
144. se rights are not in any way affected by this HP Limited Warranty Service and Support HP online service and support is your easy fast and direct web resource for product assistance diagnostics and driver downloads It is your one stop source for all service and support needs Get award winning assistance 24x7 at www hp com support Upgraded warranty option HP offers a range of warranty upgrade options that provide you with peace of mind through extended service coverage Service coverage begins on product purchase date and purchase must be within your original warranty period The hardware service offering will be determined based on the outcome of the initial call to HP Customer Care For more information see www hp com home ownerservices or call 1 866 234 1377 United States www hp ca com home ownerservices or call 1 877 231 4351 Canada www hp com uk warranty extension United Kingdom www hp com ie warranty extension Ireland www hp com hps index_support Asia Pacific Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end of life Lithium lon rechargeable battery Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA www eiae org Important recycling information for our customers in the European Union To preserve the envi
145. sequence together during image transfer See HP Image Zone Software on page 137 On Macintosh Image capture or iPhoto provides the download functionality The Actions are ready to process screen appears allowing you to transfer images to the computer When the download is complete you can disconnect the camera from the computer HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Printing Images Directly from the Camera You can connect the camera directly to any PictBridge certified printer to print images To at determine if your printer is PictBridge certified PictBridge look for the PictBridge logo 1 Connect your camera to the Check that the printer is turned on There should be no blinking lights on the printer or error messages displayed about the printer Load paper into the printer if needed printer a a Make sure the camera s Ff 7 USB Configuration setting i is set to Digital Camera see USB Configuration on page 129 b Using the USB cable that came with your camera connect the larger flat end of the USB cable to the corresponding connector on the PictBridge certified printer TIP The PictBridge connector is usually located on the front of the printer 3 Open the door on the side of the camera nearest the lens and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera Transferring and Printing Images 117 4 When the camera is connected AIST to the pr
146. series dock The Lithium lon battery can also be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart battery quick recharger or in the spare battery bay of the HP Photosmart R series dock See Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories starting on page 193 The following table shows the average time it takes to recharge a battery that has been fully discharged depending on where the battery is being charged The table also notes the signal you will see when the battery has been recharged Where battery Average Signal when charging has is charged charge time completed In camera with 4 6 hours Power Memory light on HP AC power camera turns off or the Power adapter connected light on the dock turns on or while camera is solid green On the Image in the dock Display of the camera the _ gauge changes to Managing Batteries 189 Where battery Average Signal when charging has is charged charge time completed In battery bay of 2 5 3 5 hours Spare battery light on dock dock stops blinking and turns on In HP quick 1 hour Light on quick recharger turns recharger green When the HP AC adapter is used to charge the battery and the camera is off the Power Memory light on the back of the camera will blink during charging When the dock is used the dock light will blink When the quick recharger is used the light on the quick recharger will be yellow to indicate recharging If you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the b
147. setting 129 connector on camera 26 V Video button description 27 video clips recording 36 Video viewfinder light 24 viewfinder lights 24 using 39 W web sites for HP 175 White Balance setting 71 Windows computer Image Zone Express 138 install software 20 setting online destinations 109 system requirements 137 transferring images 116 working range of flash 202 wrist strap attaching to camera 13 Z Zoom digital 45 optical 45 specifications 201 Zoom lever description 23 Zoom Out and Zoom In controls 23 Index 217 HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share Quick Start Guide Guia de comienzo rdpido Invent HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share Quick Start Guide Enalish Legal Notices Copyright 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SB sp logo is a trademark of its proprietor Important recycling information for our customers in the European Union To preserve the environment this product must be recycled after its useful
148. shake but can result in increased noise in your images see ISO Speed on page 78 44 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Optical Zoom Optical zoom works like the zoom on a traditional film camera where physical lens elements move inside the camera to make the subject of your picture appear closer Press Zoom Out 644 and Zoom In on the Zoom lever to move the lens between wide angle 1x and telephoto 3x positions NOTE Optical zoom is not available when recording video clips Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses no moving lens parts You can use digital zoom when you have exhausted optical zoom and you want fo capture only a portion of the scene in the Image Display As you zoom in a yellow frame surrounds the portion of the scene you want to capture allowing you to eliminate unwanted portions of the scene 1 While in Live View press Zoom In amp on the Zoom lever to optically zoom in to the maximum level then release the lever 2 Press Zoom In again and continue to press it until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame If you zoom in too far and want to zoom out press Zoom Out 44 on the Zoom lever Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 45 The resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom For example 4 1MP appears in place of 6MP indicating that the image is being reduced to a size of 4 1 Megapixels 3 When the
149. sing L om ese e e e eE A oe 44 Optical Zoom 2 eee 45 Digital Zoomin 222 dee ee Meee 45 Setting the Flash 000000 e eee 47 Using the Shooting Modes 04 49 Noise Reduction for Long Exposures 52 Using Panorama Mode 52 Taking a Panoramic Sequence of Pictures 53 Using My Mode 0 00 000 eee 55 Selecting and Saving Preferred Settings in My Mode ca stdndhk Ge bacco an es 55 Using the My Mode Saved Settings Sub Menu sbe ee eed ee whee 56 Using the Selt Timer Settings 58 Using the Burst Setting 0005 60 Using the Capture Menu 05 61 Help for the Menu Options 62 EV Compensation 0000 63 Adaptive Lighting 00 000 64 Image Quality 2 2 2 eee eee 66 Custom Image Quality 69 White Balance 1 2 0 00 eee 71 Manual White Balance 73 Auto Focus Area 00 eee eee 74 AE Metering 00 eee eee eee 76 ISO Speed 2 eee eee 78 AE Bracketing 0 2 2 0 0 eee eee eee 79 Color a ec na eet uh bbe Pies hts 81 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual SaturatiGny eana ahai td tee EAR as 82 Sharpness x 2s e oa eke a 83 Contrast ma 14 isting dine iiedoged tan ele eis 84 Date amp Time Imprint 0 0 85 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 87 Using Playback 0 000 e cee eee ee 87 Total Images Summary Screen
150. ss the s button set the number of copies to O zero then press the button b If you selected any other destination a appears over that destination in the HP Instant Share Menu To deselect the destination press the s button again 110 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual In both instances the 272 icon with the number of print copies and DZ icon with the number of selected destinations appears in the bottom right hand corner of the image 5 Select any other HP Instant Share destinations that you want for this image by using the a buttons to highlight each destination in the HP Instant Share Menu and pressing the st button to select the destination 6 When you are finished selecting destinations exit the HP Instant Share Menu by selecting the lt 5 EXIT menu option or by pressing the Live View button 7 Connect the camera to your computer as explained in Transferring Images to a Computer on page 115 The images will automatically be sent to their respective HP Instant Share destinations e Images that were selected to be sent to e mail destinations are not e mailed as attachments Rather the images are uploaded to a secure HP web site and a message is sent to each e mail address The message contains thumbnail images as well as a link to the web page where the recipient can do things like reply to you print the images save images to their computer forward images and more This mak
151. st or AE Bracketing settings e Add an audio clip to the picture after it is taken For details on how to do this see Record Audio on page 103 To record audio while taking a picture 1 After you have pressed the Shutter button to take a picture continue holding it down to record the audio clip A microphone icon and audio counter appear on the Image Display during recording 2 To stop recording audio release the Shutter button otherwise the audio will continue recording up to 60 seconds or until the camera runs out of memory To delete or record a new audio clip use the Record Audio option in the Playback menu See Record Audio on page 103 34 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Orientation Sensor An electro mechanical device in the camera determines whether the camera is being held horizontally or vertically when a still picture is taken The camera uses the reading from this sensor to automatically rotate the image to its proper orientation when saving the file TIP You can also manually rotate still images using the Rotate option in the Playback Menu See Rotate on page 102 NOTE The orientation sensor is not used when recording video clips nor in the Panorama or Document shooting modes Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 35 Recording Video Clips A video clip includes audio 1 Frame the subject for your video in the viewfinder 2 To start recording video press and release the Video EH butt
152. sub menu Using the Setup Menu 121 4 Within a sub menu use the aw buttons and then the M button to change the setting for the Setup Menu option 5 To exit the Setup Menu highlight the 5 EXIT menu option and press st For other ways to exit the menu see Camera Menus on page 28 Display Brightness This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of the Image Display for the viewing conditions You can use this setting to increase the brightness for harsh lighting environments or reduce the brightness to extend battery life The default Display Brightness setting is Medium 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 select Display Brightness 2 In the Display Brightness sub menu highlight the brightness level you prefer for the Image Display The new setting is applied to the Live View screen Balanced for indoor and outdoor behind the menu so you can see iii the effect the setting will have on the display brightness 3 Press the ss button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 122 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Camera Sounds Camera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on press a button or take a picture Camera sounds are not the audio sounds recorded with images or video clips The default Camera Sounds setting is High 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 select Camer
153. sure that the memory CARD memory card that card is the proper type for is installed in the your camera see memory slot is page 203 not a supported memory card MEMORY FULL There is Transfer images from the or insufficient room camera to your computer CARD FULL to save more then delete all images in images in internal memory or on the internal memory memory card see or on the page 96 Or replace the optional memory card with a new one card that is installed Memory too full There is Transfer images video to record audio or Card too full to record audio 164 insufficient room to record audio in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed clips and or audio files from the camera to your computer then delete enough files in internal memory or on the memory card to make enough room for the audio recording see page 96 Or replace the card with a new one HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Message No images on card Possible cause There are no images on the optional memory card Solution If you think you are missing images remove the memory card and check internal memory for the images Take some images ERROR SAVING The optional Check to see if the tab VIDEO memory card that on the edge of the or is installed was memory card is fully in ERROR SAVING half locked or the unlocked position IMAGE was removed Always wait until
154. t be charged Either an error occurred during charging an AC power disruption occurred during charging the wrong AC power adapter is being used battery is defective or no battery is installed in the camera Retry charging the battery a couple of times If that fails purchase a new battery and try again see page 193 Battery is defective 160 Battery is shorted or severely overdischarged Purchase a new battery see page 193 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Message Battery is non rechargeable Possible cause There is no battery in the camera or the battery is not rechargeable Solution Verify that there is a rechargeable battery in the camera then retry charging the battery a couple of times If that fails purchase a new battery and try again see page 193 Battery is non rechargeable or fully charged There is no battery in the camera or the battery is not rechargeable or the battery is fully charged e If the battery is a disposable Duracell CP1 battery replace it with a rechargeable Lithium lon battery e If the battery is a Lithium lon battery it is fully charged and you can begin using the camera PROCESSING The camera is Wait a few seconds for the processing data camera to finish such as saving processing before taking the last picture another picture or pressing you took another button CHARGING The camera is It take
155. t beach scenes with a good balance of highlights and shadows Snow Use Snow mode to capture scenes in snow This mode allows you to capture bright snow scenes preserving the correct brightness of the snow Sunset oto Use Sunset mode to capture outdoor scenes at sunset This mode starts the focus at infinity and sets the flash to Flash Off This mode improves the saturation of sunset colors and retains the warmth of the scene with a bias towards the orange colors of the sunset Museum a it Use Museum mode to capture images in a museum where the use of the flash is prohibited In this mode flash is set to Flash Off and Camera Sounds is set to Off 50 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Setting Document Description Use Document mode for shooting flat textual or graphical pieces This mode uses a high contrast setting and a low saturation setting with flash set to Flash Off and the orientation sensor turned off Aperture Priority Av Use Aperture Priority mode when you want specific control over the aperture for example using a lower F number to blur the background or a higher F number for more depth of field This mode lets you select the F number aperture setting in Live View using the q gt buttons while the camera selects the best shutter speed My Mode This is a customizable shooting mode that allows you to select save and then repeatedly use a group of preferred settings
156. talled on your computer see Install the Software on page 20 To transfer images to a computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 139 If images on the camera are selected for printing or selected for HP Instant Share destinations make sure the computer is connected to a printer and or the Internet 2 Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera to a computer Connect the larger end of that USB cable to the computer Transferring and Printing Images 115 3 Open the door on the side of the camera nearest the lens and connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 4 Turn on the camera HP Image Zone Software 116 on page 1370n Windows The HP Image Transfer software provides the download functionality In the Transfer Images from Camera Card screen click Start Transfer The images are transferred to the computer and then if there are any still images that were previously selected for HP Instant Share destinations pages 110 and 112 those actions are started When the Image Action Summary screen appears on the computer you can disconnect the camera from the computer If you are transferring a panoramic sequence of images to a Windows computer the full version of the HP Image Zone software must be installed to automatically stitch the images in the panoramic
157. ter North America only e HP Photosmart Quick Recharge Kit for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1810A L1810B Quick recharging of the Lithium lon battery plus protection for your HP Photosmart R series camera Includes all you need to provide a home away from home for your camera a recharger a camera case a travel pouch and a rechargeable HP Photosmart ROZ Lithium lon battery e Rechargeable HP Photosmart RO7 Lithium lon battery for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1812A L1812B High capacity battery that can be recharged hundreds of times HP Photosmart 3 3V AC power adapter for HP Photosmart R series cameras C89 1 2B C8912C This is the only power adapter supported for use with R series cameras 194 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual HP Photosmart SD memory cards For important information about supported types of memory cards see Storage on page 203 e HP Photosmart 64MB SD memory card L1872A L1872B e HP Photosmart 128MB SD memory card L1873A L1873B e HP Photosmart 256MB SD memory card L1874A L1874B e HP Photosmart 512MB SD memory card L1875A L1875B e HP Photosmart 1GB SD memory card L1876A L1876B HP Photosmart premium case for HP Photosmart R series cameras L1811A Protect your HP Photosmart R series camera with this padded leather case Designed to fit HP digital cameras the case features a storage pouch for memory cards extra batteries and more HP Photosmart black camera case Q6
158. ternet Explorer 5 5 Service Pack 2 or higher Internet Explorer 6 is recommended If your computer meets the requirements above the installation process installs either the full version of HP Image Zone or HP Image Zone Express For details see HP Image Zone Software on page 137 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer 2 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer 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 HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable the virus protection software you disabled in Step 1 20 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Macintosh 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop Double click the installer icon and then follow the on screen instructions When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable the virus protection software you disabled in Step 1 User s Manual on the CD A copy of this camera User s Manual in different languages is located on the HP Image Zone software CD To view your camera User s Manual 1 Insert the HP Image
159. the camera will not take a picture if it cannot find focus the AF viewfinder light blinks green and the focus brackets turn red in the Live View screen Macro focus has a range of 18 to 50 cm 7 to 19 5 in Infinity Co Use when taking pictures of distant objects and landscapes Focus is limited to a small region near infinity Manual Focus MF Allows you to step manually through the full focus range Use the aw buttons to adjust the focus You can determine the focus by observing the image in the Live View screen and by a meter that appears on the left side of the Live View screen For more information see Using Manual Focus on page 43 42 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using Manual Focus You may want to use Manual Focus in the following three cases To When in Live View press the Use the aw buttons to adjust In low light conditions when auto focus may have a difficult time gaining the proper focus After auto focus you want to lock the focus for speed and repeatability for the next pictures you take For fine tuning focus of very close up subjects use Manual Focus amp ME button until the Manual Focus MF icon appears in the Image Display A meter appears on the left side of the Image Display to indicate the focus meter setting and the center of the Image Display is shown magnified to help you determine when the image is in focus the focus Changes in focus are indicated in th
160. the Edit menu click on Copy Troubleshooting and Support 141 6 Click on the Local Disk under My Computer You are now working in your computer s hard disk drive 7 Create a new folder under Local Disk go to the File pull down menu and click on New then click on Folder A folder called New Folder appears in the right side of the Explorer screen While the text of this new folder is highlighted you can type in a new name for example Pictures To change the name of the folder later you can simply right click on the folder name choose Rename from the menu that appears then type in the new name 8 Click on the new folder you just created then go to the Edit pull down menu and click on Paste 9 The images you copied in Step 5 are pasted into this new folder on your computer s hard drive To verify that the images were successtully transferred from the memory card click on the new folder You should see the same list of files in that folder that you saw when you looked at them on the memory card Step 4 10 When you have verified that the images were successfully transferred from the memory card to your computer put the card back in your camera To free up space on the card you can either delete the images or format the card under the Delete option in the Playback Menu in the camera NOTE It is recommended that you format the card rather than delete the images because it will help prevent corrupted images or cards 1
161. the Live View screen The AE Bracketing setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Off setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see page 55 NOTE Flash is available when you select an AE Bracketing setting depending upon lighting there may be a delay between each of the pictures in the sequence of three shots Burst is not available with AE Bracketing NOTE The AE Bracketing setting does not apply when recording video clips nor in Panorama mode 80 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Color This setting allows you to control the color in which your images will be captured For example when you set Color to Sepia your images will be captured in brown colors to make them look aged or old fashioned 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select Color 2 In the Color sub menu use the a buttons to highlight a setting The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture 3 Press the s button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the new setting is anything other than the default Full Color setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The Color setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Full Color setting when you turn the camera off To save changed settings use My Mode see
162. the camera will not automatically print out when the camera is connected to the computer However this feature will still work in the following scenarios Troubleshooting and Support 139 e When you connect the camera directly to a PictBridge certified printer e If your PictBridge certitied printer has a memory card slot in it and if you are using a memory card in your camera you can simply remove the memory card from the camera and insert it in the memory card slot in the printer e The process for transferring images and video clips from the camera to your computer will be different since normally the HP Image Zone software handles this task See the following section for details Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software NOTE If you have a Windows Me 2000 or XP system or a Mac OS X system you do not need to read this section Simply connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable and the operating system will launch a program to help you transfer images check that your camera USB Configuration in the Setup Menu is set to Digital Camera then simply connect the camera to your computer directly or via the optional R series dock If you do not or cannot install HP Image Zone on your computer there are two ways to transfer images from your camera to the computer using a memory card reader or configuring the camera as a disk drive 140 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Using a Memory
163. time The default Live View at Power On setting is Live View On 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 select Live View Setup 2 In the Live View at Power On sub ISTER menu highlight a setting Z Live View On 3 Press the s button to save the pee setting and return to the Setup Menu image Display will show Live View when the camera is turned on The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off TIP Setting Live View at Power On to Off can save battery power Using the Setup Menu 127 Date amp Time This setting allows you to set the date time format as well as the current date and time for the camera This is usually done when you first set up the camera however you may need to re set the date and time when you are travelling to different time zones after the camera has been without power for an extended time or if the date or time is incorrect The date time format chosen will be used to display the date information in Playback Also the format chosen in this setting is what is used in the Date amp Time Imprint feature see Date amp Time Imprint on page 85 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 select Date amp Time 2 In the Date amp Time sub menu adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the a buttons 3 Press the q gt buttons to move to the other selections mmiddiyyyy 12hr Date 01 10112005 lime 42 00 am to change value
164. tion lowest quality Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 69 Compression Settings K Most compression most memory efficient and lowest quality Kx Medium compression Akk Minimal compression higher quality KKK little to no compression uses the most memory and provides maximum quality 4 Press the s button to save the custom Image Quality setting and return to the Capture Menu The custom Image Quality setting will appear in the Live View screen Except in My Mode page 55 the Custom setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE When you use digital zoom the resolution changes as you zoom in see Digital Zoom on page 45 70 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual White Balance Different kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors For example sunlight is more blue while indoor tungsten light is more yellow Scenes dominated by a single color may require an adjustment of the white balance setting to help the camera reproduce colors more accurately and ensure that whites appear white in the final image You can also adjust the white balance to produce creative effects For example using the Sun setting can produce a warmer look to the image 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select White Balance 2 In the White Balance sub menu use the aw buttons to highlight a setting The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind t
165. ts the best F number aperture ISO speed and shutter speed for the scene Action Use Action mode to capture sporting events moving N cars or any scene where you want to stop the action The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO speeds to stop motion Landscape Use Landscape mode to capture scenes with deep perspective such as mountains or city skylines when MA you want the foreground and the background to be in focus The camera combines a higher F number for better depth of field with higher saturation for a more vivid effect Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 49 Setting Portrait A Description Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject The camera combines a smaller F number to blur the background with lower sharpness for a more natural effect Panorama band Use Panorama mode for grand landscapes such as mountain ranges or group pictures where you need to capture a wide shot that one image cannot capture This mode allows you to shoot a series of overlapping frames for stitching into one large panoramic image using the HP Image Zone software Flash is set to Flash Off in this mode See Using Panorama Mode on page 52 You can view the entire panoramic shot using the Preview Panorama option in the Playback Menu see Preview Panorama on page 101 Beach Use Beach mode to capture scenes at the beach This mode allows you to capture brigh
166. tup program If some other dialog box appears in addition close that dialog box by clicking Cancel In the HP Instant Share Setup program click Start then simply follow the on screen instructions to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera e Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer activates the HP Instant Share Setup Assistant Click Continue then simply follow the on screen instructions to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera 5 Disconnect the camera from the computer then go back to the HP Instant Share Menu to check that the new destinations are now in the camera You can now mark images in the camera to be sent to one or more of these HP Instant Share destinations See the section titled Sending Images to Destinations in Chapter 4 of the camera User s Manual for details about how to do this To learn how to view the User s Manual on the HP Image Zone CD see the next page of this Quick Start Guide 18 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide Getting Assistance View the User s Manual on CD Your camera has many more valuable features that are covered in detail in the User s Manual These features include HP adaptive lighting technology in camera red eye removal 12 shooting modes HP image advice HP Instant Share direct printing capability on camera Help camera accessories and much more Copies of this camera User s Manual in several different languages are
167. ture see Date amp Time on page 128 1 In the Capture Menu page 61 select Date amp Time Imprint i Of Sav 2 In the Date amp Time Imprint sub menu use the aw buttons to highlight a setting l hizm mprinted on IB Date amp Time 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 85 The following table explains the settings in more detail Setting Description Off The camera will not imprint a date or date amp time on the image Date Only The camera will permanently imprint the date in the r lower left hand corner of the image Date amp Time The camera will permanently imprint the date and FO time in the lower left hand corner of the image If the new setting is anything other than the default Off setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The Date amp Time setting remains in effect until it is changed NOTE The Date amp Time setting does not apply when recording video clips nor in Panorama Mode 86 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips You can use Playback to review the images and video clips in your camera When reviewing images in Playback you can also view thumbnails of images or magnify images so you can take a closer look at them on the camera See Viewing Thumbnails on page 91 and Magnifying Images on page 92 In addition the Playbac
168. tware running on your computer Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD Drive of your computer and follow the on screen instructions If the installation window does not appear click Start click Run type D Setup exe where D is the letter of your CD drive then click OK When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable any virus protection software that you disabled in Step 1 Macintosh l amp Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop Double click the installer icon and then follow the on screen instructions When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable the virus protection software that you disabled in Step 1 Enalish 12 Transter Images to a Computer Ph 17 imar 1 Turn off the camera then connect the camera to the computer either through the USB cable provided or through the optional HP Photosmart R series dock see NOTE below 2 If using the USB cable turn on the camera If using the dock press the Save Print 4 button on the dock 3 Follow the on screen instructions to have the software transfer the images from the camera to the computer 4 Disconnect the camera from the computer NOTE If using the dock make sure you use the dock insert
169. u use the aw buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the s button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu 4 To take the three pictures each at a different exposure setting simply press the Shutter button all the way down one time The entire 3 shot sequence is taken with one press of the Shutter button Be sure to hold the camera still until all three pictures have been taken After the three pictures have been taken each image appears one at a time on the Image Display Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 79 The following table helps explain the settings in more detail Setting Description Off The camera will not use AE Bracketing This is the default setting The camera will take the first picture at normal exposure 0 exposure value followed by an 0 3 l OS underexposed picture at 0 3 exposure value and finally an overexposed picture at 0 3 exposure value The camera will take the first picture at normal 0 7 CxPosure 0 exposure value followed by an underexposed picture at 0 7 exposure value and finally an overexposed picture at 0 7 exposure value The camera will take the first picture at normal exposure 0 exposure value followed by an 1 0 1 underexposed picture at 1 0 exposure value and finally an overexposed picture at 1 0 exposure value If the new setting is anything other than the default Off setting the icon for the setting will appear in
170. u to Low so that the Image Display consumes less power when in Live View see Display Brightness on page 122 Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto Flash instead of Flash On see Setting the Flash on page 47 Use optical zoom only when necessary to minimize moving the lens see Optical Zoom on page 45 Minimize unnecessary power cycling If you expect to average more than two pictures every five minutes leave the camera on with the Image Display off rather than turning off the camera after each shot This minimizes the number of times the lens must extend and retract Use the HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart R series dock when the camera will be on for extended periods of time such as when you transfer images to your computer or when printing 184 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Safety Precautions for Using Batteries Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store the battery together with coins necklaces hairpins or other metal objects Placing a Lithium lon battery with coins is especially dangerous to the user To avoid injury do not drop this battery into a change illed pocket Do not pierce the battery with nails strike the battery with a hammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks e
171. uality setting 4MP ek 2MP 4 or VGA xk was too high Troubleshooting and Support Use an Image Quality setting with Akk compression see page 71 155 Problem Possible cause Solution Images are You installed a Move the images from the missing on memory card internal memory to the memory my camera after taking card see page 132 one or more images When you install a memory card images in internal memory are not visible The wrong The date and Reset the date and time by using date and or or time was set the Date amp Time option in the time is incorrectly or Setup Menu see page 128 shown the time zone has changed The Power The camera Reset the camera see Memory light may have page 136 is on but my experienced a camera transient seems stuck problem and won t operate properly The camera A slow optional See Storage on page 203 and responds memory card Memory Capacity on page 207 very like an MMC for tips about memory cards sluggishly card can when trying affect to review processing images times 156 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problem The camera has a rattling noise when shake it Possible cause There is an electronic component that senses the orientation of the camera when you take pictures This component uses a small ball inside a metal fixture and will rattle when shaken Solution T
172. urn to its default setting when you turn the camera off or toggle the Start in My Mode setting to Yes 5 Repeat Step 4 for each setting you want to change 6 Press the button to return to the My Mode Capture Menu 7 To exit the My Mode Capture Menu press the Live View a button on the back of the camera Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 57 Using the Self Timer Settings 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface 2 Press the Self Timer Burst Gy button until Self Timer or Self Timer 2 Shots appears in the Image Display 3 Frame the subject in either the viewfinder or in Live View see Using Live View on page 37 4 The next steps depend on whether you are capturing one or two still pictures or are recording a video clip For Still Pictures a Press the Shutter button halfway down The camera measures and then locks the focus and exposure The camera will hold these settings until it takes the picture b Press the Shutter button all the way down A countdown appears on the screen and the Self Timer Focus Assist light blinks for 10 seconds before the camera takes the picture If you set the camera to Self Timer 2 Shots after the first picture is taken the Self Timer Focus Assist light blinks for a few more seconds until the second picture is taken TIP If you immediately press the Shutter button all the way down the camera will lock focus and exposure just befo
173. use your camera for extended periods of time more than two months HP recommends that you remove the battery unless you are using a rechargeable battery and are leaving the camera docked or connected to an HP AC power adapter e When inserting the battery in the camera always be sure to orient the battery as directed by the markings in the battery compartment If the battery is inserted improperly the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate e You might notice that occasionally the battery gauge will fluctuate with the same battery This occurs because some operating modes such as Live View or video recording consume more power than other modes This will cause the battery gauge to indicate that your battery level is lower because battery operating time in those modes is shorter When you switch to a mode that requires less power like Playback the battery gauge may go up indicating that there is more operating time left in the battery if you stay in that mode Managing Batteries 183 Extending Battery Life Here are some tips for extending battery life Turn off the Image Display and use the viewfinder instead when framing pictures and video Leave the Image Display off whenever possible Change the Live View at Power On setting in the Setup Menu to Live View Off so that your camera does not power on in Live View see Live View at Power On on page 127 Change the Display Brightness setting in the Setup Men
174. utter button hard enough Solution Press the Shutter button all the way down The internal memory or the optional memory card that is installed is full Transfer images from the camera to your computer then format the internal memory or the memory card see pages 18 and 96 Or replace the card with a new one The optional memory card that is installed Switch the locking tab on the memory card to the unlocked position is locked The flash is Wait until the flash has recharged recharging before taking another picture The camera is set to Macro W focus and cannot take a picture until it finds focus Re focus the camera try using Focus Lock see page 41 Make sure the subject of the picture is within the Macro close up range see page 42 The camera is still saving the last picture you took Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Problem Possible cause Solution The Image The charge in Replace or recharge the Display is not the battery is battery If the Image Display working too low the does not turn on remove the battery is battery and connect to the completely HP AC power adapter to see drained or the if the Image Display turns on camera has If the Image Display does not stopped turn on reset the camera see working page 136 My image is
175. utton to select Yes If the date and time are incorrect press the Y button to highlight No and then press the s button The Date amp Time screen appears again Repeat steps 1 through 5 to set the correct date and time TIP If you need to change the date and time settings later you can do this with the Date amp Time setting in the Setup menu see Date amp Time on page 1 28 9 Install and Format a Memory Card Optional Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips However you can use a memory card purchased separately instead to store images and video clips For more information about supported memory cards see Storage on page 203 NOTE When you install a memory card in the camera all new images and video clips will be stored on the card To use internal memory and view images stored there remove the memory card You can also transfer the images from the internal memory to the memory card see Move Images to Card on page 132 18 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery Memory card door on the bottom of the camera 2 Insert the memory card in the small slot above the battery with the notched side of the card going in first as shown Make sure the memory card snaps into place 3 Close the Battery Memory card door and turn on the camera 4 Press the button then use the button to move to the Playback Menu E3
176. w setting is 2 seconds 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 select Instant Review 2 In the Instant Review sub menu highlight a setting oii 3 Press the button to save the IPAE setting and return to the Setup 3 Menu z Image will display for 2 seconds after The new setting remains in effect itis captured until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off TIP Setting the Instant Review duration to a longer setting gives you more time to review an image You can exit Instant Review and return to Live View by pressing the Shutter button halfway down NOTE Selecting the Off setting causes the camera to revert to Live View immediately after an image is taken Using the Setup Menu 125 Digital Zoom This setting allows you enable or disable digital zoom see Digital Zoom on page 45 The default Digital Zoom setting is On enabled 1 In the Setup Menu page 121 select Digital Zoom 2 In the Digital Zoom sub menu highlight a setting Ji 3 Press the s button to save the acl setting and return to the Setup Menu Digital zoom is available after zooming to telephoto The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 126 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Live View at Power On This setting allows you to have the camera automatically display Live View every time you turn the camera on or to have the Image Display turned off every
177. with the GREEN sticker on it To connect the dock insert to the dock see the dock User s Manual 16 HP Photosmart R717 Quick Start Guide 13 Set Up HP Instant Share Destinations in the Camera Optional Q a4 MS 3 HP Instant Share Menu ndl nS F EA HP Instant Share Setup 6MP 3 15 2005 414 of 43 gt HP Instant Share lets you easily select still images in your camera to be automatically sent to a variety of destinations such as e mail addresses the next time you connect the camera to your computer Use the following steps to set up online destinations in your camera You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to use this part of the HP Instant Share feature on your camera NOTE You will need an Internet connection to complete this procedure 1 Turn on the camera press the X button then use the gt button to move to the HP Instant Share Menu DMA 2 Press the Y button to highlight HP Instant Share Setup mis and then press the s button A message will appear in the Image Display asking you to connect the camera to your computer Enalish 3 Without turning off the camera connect it to your computer again using the same procedure you used in the previous section Transfer Images to a Computer 4 The next step is slightly different on a Windows and Macintosh computer e Windows Connecting the camera to the computer activates the HP Instant Share Se
178. y stores You can also purchase these items in a camera cleaning kit NOTE You should purchase lens cleaning tissue that has not been chemically treated Some chemically treated lens tissue can cause scratching of the lens and Image Display 198 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual Cleaning the Camera Lens Do the following to remove any lubricant that has seeped from the lens wink mechanism onto the camera lens as well as fingerprints dust and so forth that have accumulated on the lens 1 Turn the camera on to open the lens wink mechanism and to extend the lens 2 Wrap the lens cleaning paper around the end of the cotton swab 3 Using the cotton swab with the lens paper wipe the lens clean using a circular motion When handling the camera after cleaning the lens use care not to press on the wink mechanism cover when the lens is in the retracted position because this may cause lubricant to seep from the wink mechanism onto the lens Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display Do the following to remove any fingerprints dust moisture and so forth that have accumulated on the camera body and Image Display 1 Blow gently on the Image Display to eliminate dust 2 Wipe the entire surface of the camera and the Image Display using a clean dry soft cloth NOTE You can also wipe the Image Display with lens cleaning tissue Caring for Your Camera 199 200 HP Photosmart R717 User s Manual D Specifications
179. y to be blurry due to the long exposure required Solution Use the flash see page 47 set the camera on a stable surface or use a tripod The card is locked Please remove the card When trying to configure your HP Instant Share With the camera turned off switch the locking tab on the memory card to the from your Menu the unlocked position or camera optional memory simply remove the card card that is from the camera and installed is continue the HP Instant locked Share task CARD IS The camera is Try turning the camera UNREADABLE having trouble off and then back on reading the optional memory card that is installed Like other types of media memory cards are subject to failure The card may be corrupted or an unsupported type Troubleshooting and Support Try reformatting the memory card using the Format Memory Card option in the Delete sub menu of the Playback Menu see page 96 Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 203 If it is the proper type try formatting it If it will not format it is probably corrupted Replace the memory card 163 Message CARD LOCKED Possible cause The optional memory card that is installed is Solution With the camera turned off remove the memory card from the camera and locked switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position UNSUPPORTED The optional En
180. y using focus lock see Using Focus Lock on page 41 e If the subject is too close less than 50 cm or 20 in either move farther away from the subject you are trying to photograph or set the camera to the Macro amp focus range see Using the Focus Range Settings on page 42 If the camera is set to the Macro focus range and the camera cannot focus the Live View screen displays an error message and the focus brackets turn red In these cases the camera will not take the picture If the subject for the picture is not within the Macro range 20 to 50 cm or 8 to 20 in either move the camera within the macro range or set the camera to a focus range other than Macro see Using the Focus Range Settings on page 42 When you press the Shutter button the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure If the camera determines there is not enough light and the camera will require a very long exposure the icon of a shaking hand A appears in the Live View screen indicating that the picture might be blurry If the icon appears try one of the following Try setting the flash to Auto or Flash on see Setting the Flash on page 47 to increase the lighting e Try turning on more light if that is possible e If none of these solutions are possible you can still take the picture but you should set the camera on a tripod or stable surface otherwise the picture will likely be blurry he camera shows the F number and

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