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HP M305/M307 User's Manual

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1. 16 Back and First Side of the Camera 16 Front Second Side and Bottom of the Camera 20 Top of the Camera 21 Camera States 22 Camera Menus 22 Using the Help Menu 24 Camera Status Screen 25 Restoring Previous Settings 25 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 27 Taking Still Pictures 27 Recording Audio with Still Pictures 28 Recording Video Clips 29 Using Live View 30 Focusing the Camera 31 Using Auto Focus 31 Using Focus Lock 34 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Using Zoom 34 Optical Zoom 34 Digital Zoom 35 Setting the Flash 36 Using the Shooting Modes
2. 38 Using the Self Timer Settings 40 Using the Burst Setting 42 Using the Capture Menu 43 Help for the Menu Options 44 EV Compensation 44 Image Quality 45 White Balance 47 ISO Speed 49 Color 50 Date amp Time Imprint 50 Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 53 Using Playback 53 Total Images Summary Screen 56 Viewing Thumbnails 56 Magnifying Images 57 Using the Playback Menu 58 Delete 60 Record Audio 61 Rotate 62 Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share 63 Using the HP Instant Share Menu 64 Setting Up Destinations in the HP In
3. Wide f 2 9 to f 4 9 Telephoto f 4 8 to f 8 0 Lens threads None Viewfinder Optical real image zoom type viewfinder 3x magnification without diopter adjust Zoom HP M307 3x optical 5x digital zoom HP M305 3x optical 3x digital zoom Focus TTL auto focus Focus ranges Normal default 508 mm 20 in to infinity Macro 101 6 mm to 812 8 mm 4 in to 32 in 144 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Shutter speed 1 2000 to 15 seconds Tripod mount Yes Built in flash Yes 7 5 second typical recharge time Flash working distance Zoom Position ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Wide 2 8 m 4 0 m 5 7 m 9 2 ft 13 1 ft 18 5 ft Telephoto 1 7 m 2 4 m 3 4 m 5 5 ft 7 8 ft 11 1 ft External flash No Flash settings Flash Off Auto Flash default Red Eye Flash On Night Image Display 1 8 inch color active matrix TFT LTPS with backlight 130 338 pixels 557 by 234 Image capture options 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 4 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 Feature Description Appendix C Specifi
4. 2 Close the Battery Memory card door by pushing the door down and sliding the door toward the top of the camera until the door latches 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 Turning on Power Turn the camera on by sliding the ON OFF switch to the right and then releasing it The lens extends and the Power light to the left of the ON OFF switch turns on solid green Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Choosing the Language The first time you turn the camera on the following screen appears and prompts you to choose a language 1 Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller 2 Press the Menu OK button to select the highlighted language NOTE If you need to change the language later you can do this with the Language setting in the Setup menu See Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu on page 79 Setting 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 when viewing the image on your computer You can also choose to have the date and time imprinted on the visible image see Date amp Time Imprint on page 50 The first time you turn the camera on a Date amp Time screen appears after you choose the langua
5. 72 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Chapter 5 Transferring and Printing Images 73 Chapter 5 Transferring and Printing Images Transferring Images to a Computer NOTE You can also use the optional HP Photosmart M series dock to do this task See the dock User s Manual for instructions 1 Confirm the following The HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer see Installing the Software on page 14 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 89 If you are using a Macintosh computer the camera s USB Configuration is set to Disk Drive in the Setup Menu see USB Configuration on page 83 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 Turn off the camera 74 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 3 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 4 Open the rubber door on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 5 Turn on the camera The HP Image Transfer software will launch on your computer If you have set the software to automatically transfer the images in the camera the
6. Menu OK button 2 Use the 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 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 Menu OK button 5 Use one of several ways to exit the Playback Menu If immediately after entering the Playback Menu you decide not to change anything simply press Menu OK again to exit the menu After you have used the Playback Menu you can navigate to another menu via the menu tabs at the top of the Image Display You can also select the EXIT option and press Menu OK If you want to return to Playback or switch to another camera state press the appropriate button on the back of the camera Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 59 The following table summarizes each of the Playback Menu options and describes the information in the bottom right corner of each image or video clip while the Playback Menu is displayed Icon Description 1 Delete Presents a sub menu where you can delete this image or video clip 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
7. Select Use my local e mail application to send images directly to the e mail address s you specify below in this screen without using HP Instant Share Select Use HP Instant Share e mail and services to create an HP Instant Share destination 3 Click OK to add the new destination to the camera s HP Instant Share Menu You are returned to the Modify Share Menu screen and the name of your new destination appears in the list of destinations Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share 69 NOTE You can configure a maximum of 32 HP Instant Share destinations such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists that can be listed in the HP Instant Share Menu on your camera 4 Click Add to add another destination repeating steps 2 amp 3 or select a destination and do one of the following Click Edit to modify the destination Click Remove to delete the destination 5 When you have finished adding destinations click Update Camera The new destinations are then saved to the camera s HP Instant Share Menu When the computer confirms they have been saved to your camera disconnect the camera from the computer Selecting Images for HP Instant Share Destinations NOTE You can select any number of HP Instant Share destinations for each still image However you cannot select HP Instant Share destinations for video clips because video clips are not currently supported by HP Instant Share 1 Turn on the camera
8. s Manual When you have the camera set to any of the shooting modes other than Macro see Using the Shooting Modes on page 38 the camera will attempt to auto focus still pictures using the normal focus range of 0 5 m 20 in to infinity However when the camera cannot focus in these shooting modes one of the following will occur The AF viewfinder light will blink green and the focus brackets in Live View will turn red The camera will still take the picture but the picture may be out of focus To focus the picture release the Shutter button re frame the subject for your picture and then press the Shutter button halfway down again If the AF viewfinder light continues to blink green and the focus brackets continue to turn red after several tries there may not be enough contrast or light in the focus region Try using a technique called Focus Lock to focus on an object about the same distance away but in a higher contrast region and then without releasing the Shutter button point the camera at the subject you were originally trying to photograph see Using Focus Lock on page 34 You can also simply turn on more light if that is possible Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 33 The AF viewfinder light will blink green the focus brackets will turn red and the Macro icon will blink in the Live View screen In this case the camera detects that the focus is closer than the normal range The camera will still
9. also the number of images that can be stored either in the internal memory in the camera or on an optional memory card Higher resolution and lower compression images will take up more space than images with lower resolution and or higher compression For example the highest setting 3MP Best results in high quality images but consumes more storage space in memory than the next lower setting 3MP Likewise many more still images can be stored in memory at the 1MP or VGA settings than at 3MP however these settings will result in much lower quality images The Pictures remaining count at the bottom of the Image Quality sub menu screen updates when you highlight each setting See Memory Capacity on page 148 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 in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new 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 35 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 whi
10. digital zoom uses no moving lens parts The camera essentially crops the image to give an appearance of the subject of the picture being an additional 1 1x to 5x larger with the HP M307 camera or 1 1x to 3x larger with the HP M305 camera 1 Press Zoom In on the Zoom lever to optically zoom in to the maximum level then release the button 2 Press Zoom In again and continue to press it until you reach the desired size in the Image Display A yellow frame surrounds the area of the image that will be captured and the image enlarges in the yellow frame The resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom For example 2 3MP appears in place of 3MP indicating that the image is being reduced to a size of 2 3 Megapixels 3 When the image is at the desired size press the Shutter button to take the picture To turn digital zoom off and return to optical zoom press Zoom Out on the Zoom lever until digital zooming stops Release Zoom Out and then press it again 36 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual NOTE Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image so your picture will tend to be more pixilated than the same image taken with optical zoom If you just intend to e mail an image or post it to a website this loss of resolution will not be noticeable but in situations where the highest quality counts such as printing limit the use of digital zoom It is also recommended that y
11. times the lens must extend and retract Use the optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M 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 Safety Precautions for Using NiMH Batteries Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera the optional HP Photosmart M series dock or the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger Do not place an NiMH battery in fire or heat the battery Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of an NiMH battery to each other with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store an NiMH battery together with coins necklaces hairpins or other metal objects Placing an NiMH battery in contact with coins is especially dangerous to you To avoid injury do not drop this battery into a change filled 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 Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose the battery to water or salt water or allow the battery to get wet 132 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or sto
12. 15 using camera without 89 sounds of camera 81 space remaining in memory 25 31 56 specifications 143 states camera 22 status screen 25 still pictures take 27 support for users 122 154 Index T technical support 122 Thumbnails control on Zoom lever 17 viewing 56 Time amp Date setting 13 82 Timer Burst button 18 total images summary screen 56 transfer images to computer 73 tripod mount description 21 troubleshoot problems 87 turn on off power 12 TV television Configuration setting 84 U under exposing an image 44 USB configuration setting 83 connector on camera 21 V Video button description 21 video clips recording 29 Video viewfinder light 19 viewfinder crosshairs 31 description 18 lights 19 using 31 W web sites for HP 122 White Balance setting 47 Windows computer connect to 73 install software 14 working distance of flash 144 wrist strap attaching to camera 10 Z zoom digital 35 optical 34 specifications 143 Zoom lever description 17 Zoom Out and Zoom In controls 17
13. 15 minutes or longer 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 batteries for signs of possible damage Problem Possible cause Solution 108 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual I cannot unload images from the camera to my computer The HP Image Zone software is not installed on the computer Either install the HP Image Zone software see Installing the Software on page 14 or see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 89 The computer is unable to understand the Picture Transfer Protocol PTP standard Set your camera to Disk Drive mode see Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive on page 93 I am having a problem installing or using the HP Image Zone software Refer to the HP Customer Support website www hp com support Problem Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 109 Error Messages on the Camera Message Possible cause Solution BATTERIES DEPLETED Camera is shutting down Battery power is too low to continue operation Replace or recharge the batteries or use an optional HP AC power adapter Batteries are defective Batteries are shorted or severely overdischarged Purchase new batteries See Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories on pag
14. 60 2 Record Audio Records an audio clip to attach to this still image See Record Audio on page 61 3 Rotate Rotates the currently displayed still image 90 degrees clockwise See Rotate on page 62 4 EXIT Exits the Playback Menu 5 3MP Shows the Image Quality setting used to capture this image 6 0 29 Visible if this image has an audio clip attached to it with the length of the audio clip displayed to the left of the icon Still Image Screen Video Clip Screen 1 2 3 4 6 7 10 9 8 11 5 60 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Delete In the Playback Menu page 58 when you select Delete the Delete sub menu displays 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 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 7 8 of 43 Shows the number of this image or video clip out of the total number of images and video clips in internal memory or on an optional memory card 8 3 Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 3 destinations using HP Instant Share See Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share on page 63 9 2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies
15. Customer Support website www hp com support for more information 16 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual User Manual on the CD A copy of this camera User s Manual in several different languages is located on the HP Image Zone software CD To view your camera User s Manual 1 Insert the HP Image 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 Manual 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 Camera Parts Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts Back and First Side of the Camera 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 1 13 12 14 15 16 17 Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Name Description 1 Power light Solid Camera is on Blinking rapidly Camera is shutting down due to lack of battery power Blinking slowly Camera is charging the batteries using the optional HP AC power adapter or the optional HP Photosmart M series dock Off Camera is off 2 ON OFF switch page 12 Turns the camera power on and off 3 Zoom lever page 34 Zoom Out While taking still pictures zooms out the lens to the wide angle position Thumbnails While in Playback allows you to view still images and the fir
16. Images to Card The Move Images to Card 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 In the Setup Menu page 79 if you press Menu OK when the Move Images to Card option is highlighted and there is room on the memory card a confirmation screen appears explaining that there is enough room to move all internal files to the memory card If only some of the images will fit then a confirmation screen appears explaining how many images in internal memory can be moved to the memory card If no images can be moved to the memory card then the screen displays CARD FULL 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 86 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 87 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support This chapter contains information on the following topics Resetting the camera page 88 Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software page 89 Cleaning the camera lens page 94 Possible problems causes and solutions page 95 Error messages on the camera page 109 Error messages on the computer page 119 How to get assistance from HP page 122 NOTE For more information about solutions to pro
17. Safety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries 136 Sleep Time out for Power Conservation 137 Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories 139 Appendix C Specifications 143 Memory Capacity 148 Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of this HP Photosmart digital camera This camera has many features to enhance your picture taking experience including 7 shooting modes HP Instant Share direct printing capability manual and automatic controls on camera Help and an optional camera dock With HP Instant Share you can easily select images in your camera to be automatically sent to your favorite destinations such as e mail addresses and online albums the next time you connect the camera to your computer Your friends and family can easily receive and view your pictures in e mail without being burdened by large file attachments And with the direct printing capability you can easily select images in your camera to be automatically printed the next time you connect the camera to your computer or directly to any HP Photosmart printer or PictBridge compatible printer without ever connecting to your computer To further enhance your experience you can purchase an HP Photosmart M series dock The camera do
18. Transfer images from the camera to your computer then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see Delete on page 60 Then set up the HP Instant Share destinations again see Setting Up Destinations in the HP Instant Share Menu on page 65 Memory card too full to record audio There is insufficient room to record more than 3 seconds of audio Transfer images from the camera to your computer then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see Delete on page 60 Or replace the card with a new one Message Possible cause Solution 112 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Insufficient space on card to complete request There is insufficient room in internal memory or on the optional memory card to rotate the image Transfer images from the camera to your computer then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see Delete on page 60 Then rotate the image using your computer The image is too big to rotate or magnify The image probably came from another camera Transfer the image from the camera to your computer then rotate or magnify the image using your computer CARD IS UNREADABLE The camera is having trouble reading the optional memory card that is installed The card may be corrupted or an unsupported type Try turning the camera off and then back on Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your came
19. and then press the HP Instant Share Print button 2 Use the buttons to highlight the first destination in the HP Instant Share Menu that you want to select such as an e mail destination 3 Use the buttons to scroll to a still image for which you want to select this HP Instant Share destination 70 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 4 Press the Menu OK button to select the destination and a appears over that destination in the HP Instant Share Menu To deselect the destination press the Menu OK button again 5 Select any other HP Instant Share destinations that you want for this image by using the buttons to highlight each destination in the HP Instant Share Menu and pressing the Menu OK button to select the destination 6 Scroll to other images by using the buttons and select HP Instant Share destinations for each of the other images in the same manner You can also use the buttons to scroll to other images to simply review their destinations 7 When you are finished selecting all of the HP Instant Share destinations for your images select the EXIT menu option and press Menu OK 8 Connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images as explained in Transferring Images to a Computer on page 73 After the images are transferred to your computer they will be automatically sent to their respective HP Instant Share destinations Macintosh users will need to add addressing information for their HP Ins
20. are bad Purchase new NiMH batteries and try again Problem Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 99 The camera batteries will not charge continued The batteries are damaged or bad NiMH batteries degrade over time and can fail If the camera detects a problem with the batteries it will not start charging or will stop charging prematurely Purchase new batteries Batteries are not inserted correctly Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly see page 10 The camera does not respond when I press a button The camera is turned off or has shut down Turn on the camera or turn it off and then on again 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 batteries are drained Replace or recharge the batteries The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see Storage on page 145 If the card is the proper type turn off the camera remove the memory card turn on the camera and see if the camera responds when you press a button If so then the card is probably corrupted Replace the memory card Problem Possible cause Solution 100 HP Photosmart M305 M3
21. charged battery will reduce the battery life for the other battery in the camera NiMH batteries discharge when not in use whether they are installed in a camera or not If they have not been used for more than two weeks recharge them before using them again Even if you are not using your batteries it is a good idea to charge them every six months to a year to prolong their useful life The performance of all rechargeable batteries including NiMH 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 batteries 136 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual The camera the dock or the quick recharger may be warm while operating and charging NiMH batteries This is normal NiMH batteries can be left in the camera the dock or the quick recharger for any period of time without harm to the batteries or the camera the dock or the quick recharger Always store charged batteries in a cool location Safety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera the dock or the quick recharger Insert the NiMH batteries 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 NiMH batteries in a hot location such as in direct sunlight or near a fire When rechargin
22. drivers and software updates at www hp com support Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 123 Customer Support is available in the following languages Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Danish Finnish and Norwegian support information is available in English only 3 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 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 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 f
23. files visit Mac help the help system included with your computer Cleaning the Camera Lens Do the following to remove 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 To clean the lens you will need standard lens cleaning paper commonly available at photo specialty stores as well as a cotton swab 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 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 95 Problems and Solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera does not turn on The batteries either are functioning incorrectly are dead are installed incorrectly are missing or are the wrong type The charge in the batteries could be low or completely drained Try installing new or recharged batteries Ensure that the batteries are installed correctly see page 10 Do not use ordinary alkaline batteries For best results use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries If you are usin
24. focus Make sure the focus brackets turn green before taking the picture see Focusing the Camera on page 31 Use Focus Lock see page 34 Problem Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 103 My image is too bright The flash provided too much light Turn the flash off see Setting the Flash on page 36 Move back from 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 Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day Decrease the EV Compensation see page 44 The scene had many dark objects such as a black dog on a black couch Decrease the EV Compensation see page 44 The Image Display is set for outdoor display making images appear too bright Change the Display Brightness in the Setup Menu for more accurate brightness on the Image Display see page 80 You used EV Compensation when you should not have Set EV Compensation to 0 0 see page 44 Problem Possible cause Solution 104 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual My image is too dark There was not enough light Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Add indirect lighting Use the flash see page 36 Increase the EV Compensation see page 44 The flash was on but the subject w
25. on fluorescent lighting Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 49 ISO Speed NOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips or when the shooting mode is set to Fast Shot 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 the best quality 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 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 pictures of fast moving objects Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain or noise and thus can be of lower quality 1 In the Capture Menu page 43 select ISO Speed 2 In the ISO Speed sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The ISO Speed setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off 50 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Color This setting allows you to co
26. scene with many dark objects decrease the EV Compensation to darken the scene to be closer to black Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 45 1 In the Capture Menu page 43 select EV Compensation 2 In the EV Compensation sub menu use the buttons to change the EV setting in 0 5 steps from 2 0 to 2 0 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 Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the setting is anything other than the default setting of 0 0 the number value will appear in the Live View screen next to the icon The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The EV Compensation setting resets to the default 0 0 setting when you turn the camera off Image Quality NOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips 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 four settings NOTE The resolution portion of all the Image Quality settings except for the VGA setting is represented by a number and MP Megapixels such as 3MP or 1MP The higher the number of Megapixels the higher the resolution In the case of the VGA setting the image will be 640 by 480 pixels 0 31 MP which is the lowest resolution 46 HP Photosmart M305 M3
27. the right side of the Explorer screen 5 Select all the images in the Edit pull down menu click on Select All then copy them in the Edit menu click on Copy 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 successfully 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 10When 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 92 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manu
28. transfer images 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 Using a Memory 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 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 called either HP_M305 or HP_M307 Click on the sign just to the left of the removable disk Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 91 4 Two directories folders appear under the removable disk Click on the sign next to the folder called DCIM and a subdirectory should appear When you click on the subdirectory under DCIM the list of your images should appear on
29. your picture in the viewfinder 2 Hold the camera steady especially if using zoom and press the Shutter button on the top of the camera halfway down The camera measures and then locks the focus and exposure the AF viewfinder light turns on solid green when focus is locked see Using Auto Focus on page 31 for details 3 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture You will hear a shutter click when the camera takes the picture 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 Menu OK button You can use Playback to review the pictures you have taken See Using Playback on page 53 28 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Recording Audio with Still Pictures There are two ways to attach an audio clip to a still picture Add an audio clip to the picture later or re record the audio that was captured when the picture was taken For details on how to do this see Record Audio on page 61 Record the audio while you are taking the picture as explained in this section You will not be able to use this method when using the Self Timer or Burst settings An audio clip can be as long as you like or until the camera runs out of memory whichever happens first 1 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture 2 Continue to hold the Shutter button down to rec
30. 07 User s Manual 1 In the Capture Menu page 43 select Image Quality 2 In the Image Quality sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the Image Quality settings in more detail Setting Description 3MP Best Images will be full resolution and have the lowest compression This setting produces very high quality images with greater color accuracy but uses the most memory This setting is recommended if you plan to print images at a size larger than 18 by 24 cm 8 by 10 in 3MP Images will be full resolution and have medium compression This setting produces high quality images but uses less memory than the 3MP Best setting above This is the default setting and is recommended if you plan to print images up to a size of 13 by18 cm 5 by 7 in 1MP Images will be 1280 by 960 low resolution and have medium quality and compression This is a memory efficient setting ideal for images that you want to send via e mail or post to the Internet VGA Images will be 640 by 480 lowest resolution and have medium compression This is a memory efficient setting but produces lower quality images This setting is good for images you want to send via e mail or post to the Internet Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 47 The Image Quality setting not only affects the quality of the images but as a result
31. 07 User s Manual The camera does not respond when I press a button continued The camera has stopped operating Reset the camera see Resetting the Camera on page 88 A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture The camera needs time to lock focus and exposure Use Focus Lock see page 34 The scene is dark and the camera is taking a long exposure Use the flash If using flash is not possible then use a tripod to keep the camera steady during the long exposure time The camera is using a flash setting with red eye reduction It will take longer to take a picture with red eye reduction The shutter is delayed because of the additional flashes In turn make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes Problem Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 101 The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button You did not press the Shutter button hard enough 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 delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see Delete on page 60 Or replace the card with a new one The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card and switch the loc
32. 129 Beach amp Snow mode setting 39 blinking lights on camera 17 19 20 brackets in Live View screen 31 brightening an image 44 Burst restore setting 42 setting 42 Timer Burst button 18 buttons on camera 16 buying camera accessories 139 C camera accessories purchasing 139 cleaning the lens 94 menus 22 purchasing case for 141 reset 88 specifications 143 states 22 turn on off 12 camera dock connector on camera 21 description 9 purchasing 140 camera parts back and first side of camera 16 front second side and bottom of camera 20 top of camera 21 Camera Sounds setting 81 capacity of internal memory 148 Capture Menu Help for menu options 44 restore settings 44 using 43 case for camera purchasing 141 cleaning the lens 94 Color of images setting 50 compression format 146 computer connect camera to 73 150 Index connections as a Picture Transfer Protocol PTP device 83 as a USB Mass Storage Device Class MSDC 83 to computer 73 to printer 75 connectors AC power adapter 20 camera dock 21 USB 21 conserving battery life 130 Controller with arrow buttons description 18 crosshairs in viewfinder 31 customer support 122 D darkening an image 44 Date amp Time Imprint setting 50 Date amp Time setting 13 82 delete during Instant Review 27 29 Delete using 60 digital zoom 35 direct print HP Instant Share Print button 18 printing images from camera to printer or computer 75 disk drive camera as
33. 83 Display Brightness setting 80 E error messages on camera 109 on computer 119 EV Compensation setting 44 extending battery life 130 F Fast Shot mode setting 38 flash description 20 restore setting 37 settings 36 using 36 working distance 144 Flash button description 18 focus brackets using 31 camera shake 34 lock 34 range 143 format internal memory 61 memory card 61 H help from customer support 122 Help online for Capture Menu options 44 Help Menu using 24 HP AC power adapter connector on camera 20 purchasing 140 HP Image Zone software installing 14 not using 89 HP Instant Share customizing the HP Instant Share Menu 65 description 9 63 HP Instant Share Print button 18 65 151 Index selecting individual images 69 turn on off 65 using the HP Instant Share Menu 64 HP Instant Share Menu customizing 65 description 64 selecting individual images 69 setting up destinations 65 using 64 HP Instant Share Print button 65 HP web sites 122 I Image Display description 18 Live View at Power On setting 81 Live View button 19 status screen 25 using 30 Image Quality setting 45 images brightening 44 Color setting 50 darkening 44 Date amp Time Imprint 50 Image Quality setting 45 ISO Speed setting 49 magnifying 57 number remaining 25 31 56 number saved in internal memory 148 record audio clips 28 Rotate 62 shooting modes 38 thumbnails view 56 too dark light 44 transferring camera to co
34. 9 Sweden 46 0 77 120 4765 Switzerland 0848 672 672 German French Italian Peak time 0 08 CHF Outside peak 0 04 CHF Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 127 Tunisia 216 71 89 12 22 Turkey 90 216 579 71 71 Ukraine 7 380 44 4903520 Kiev United Arab Emirates 800 4520 in country toll free United Kingdom 44 0 870 010 4320 West Africa 351 213 17 63 80 French speaking countries only Other Phone Support Worldwide 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 Argentina 54 11 4778 8380 or 0 810 555 5520 Australia 61 3 8877 8000 or local 03 8877 8000 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 Colombia 01 800 51 HP INVENT Costa Rica 0 800 011 4114 or 1 800 711 2884 Ecuador 999 119 Andinatel 1 800 711 2884 Andinatel 1 800 225 528 Pacifitel 1 800 711 2884 Pacifitel 128 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 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 Zeala
35. HP Photosmart M305 M307 digital camera with HP Instant Share User s Manual Legal Notices Copyright 2004 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 trademarks of Microsoft Corporation SD logo is a trademark of its proprietor Printed in China Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Setup 10 Attaching the Wrist Strap 10 Installing the Batteries 10 Installing a Memory Card Optional 11 Turning on Power 12 Choosing the Language 13 Setting the Date and Time 13 Installing the Software 14 Windows 14 Macintosh 15 User Manual on the CD 16 Camera Parts
36. NOTE This method may be unavailable with Windows 98 computers 1 Set your camera to Disk Drive mode you only need to do this step once a Turn the camera on then press the Menu OK button to display the Capture Menu b Use the button to navigate to the Setup Menu c Use the button to highlight the USB menu option and then press Menu OK d Use the button to select Disk Drive and then press Menu OK e Use the button to highlight EXIT and then press Menu OK 2 When you have set your camera to Disk Drive mode connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable 3 At this point the process for transferring images is the same as described in the section Using a Memory Card Reader on page 90 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 you may get an Unsafe Removal warning upon disconnecting the camera You can disregard this warning 94 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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_M305 or HP_M307 For more information about how to copy
37. T menu option and press Menu OK If you want to switch to another camera state press the appropriate button on the back of the camera 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 79 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 behind the menu so you can see the effect the setting will have on the display brightness 3 Press Menu OK 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 Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu 81 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 On 1 In the Setup Menu page 79 select Camera Sounds 2 In the Camera Sounds sub menu highlight Off or On 3 Press Menu OK 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 ca
38. ailable in Latin America This is the only power adapter supported for use with M series cameras Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories 141 HP Photosmart SD memory cards North America only For important information about supported types of memory cards see Storage on page 145 HP Photosmart 64 MB SD memory card C8896A HP Photosmart 128 MB SD memory card C8897A HP Photosmart 256 MB SD memory card L1813A HP Photosmart 512 MB SD memory card L1814A HP Photosmart M series leather case L1816A Protect your HP Photosmart M 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 www casesonline com Go to www casesonline com to design your own custom case to fit your HP Photosmart M series camera Choose the style material and color for your camera case 142 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Appendix C Specifications 143 Appendix C Specifications Feature Description Resolution Still pictures 3 27 MP 2096 by 1560 total pixel count 3 21 MP 2080 by 1544 effective pixel count Video clips 288 by 216 total pixel count Sensor Diagonal 6 73 mm 1 2 7 inch 4 3 format CCD Color depth 36 bit 12 bits by 3 colors Lens Focal length Wide 6 25 mm Telephoto 17 25 mm 35 mm equivalent approximately 40 mm to 111 mm F Number
39. al Transferring Images to a Macintosh Computer 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 OS X 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 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 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 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 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 93 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive This method sets up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is connected to your computer
40. annot be used with the printer photo tray Disengage the printer photo tray or change the paper size in the Print Setup menu on the camera Printer top cover is open The printer is open Close the top cover of the printer Message Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 117 Incorrect or missing print cartridge The printer cartridge is the incorrect model or is missing Install a new printer cartridge turn the printer off then turn it back on Printer has a paper jam or The print carriage has stalled There is a paper jam or the printer carriage has stalled Turn off the printer Completely clear the paper jam then turn the printer back on Printer is out of paper The printer is out of paper Load paper into the printer and then press the OK or Continue button on the printer Selected print size is larger than selected paper size Print size is too large for the paper size Press Menu OK 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 Selected paper size is too big for printer Selected paper size is larger than the maximum size supported in the printer Press Menu OK on the camera to return to the Print Setup screen and select a paper size that fits the printer Message Possible cause Solution 118 HP Pho
41. appears on the Image Display The following table describes each of the shooting mode settings on the camera Setting Description Auto Mode The camera automatically selects the best F number aperture and shutter speed for the scene Auto mode works well for most shots in normal situations This mode is also useful when you need to take a good shot quickly and do not have time to select a special shooting mode on the camera Macro This mode allows you to take close up pictures of subjects less than 0 5 m 20 in away In this mode auto focus has a distance range of 0 1 to 0 5 m 4 to 20 in and the camera will not take a picture if it cannot find focus see Focusing the Camera on page 31 Fast Shot The camera uses a fixed focus instead of auto focus allowing you to take pictures very quickly Use this mode in bright light conditions when the subject is moderate to long distances away from the camera Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 39 If the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting the icon for the setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The shooting mode setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off NOTE To restore the shooting mode setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off hold down the Menu OK bu
42. are charged Average charge time Signal when charging has completed In camera with HP AC power adapter connected 12 to15 hours If the camera is off the power light on the camera stops blinking and turns off If the camera is on with the Image Display on the icon appears In camera while camera is in the dock 12 to 15 hours Power light on the dock stops blinking and turns on solid In HP quick recharger 1 hour for 2 batteries About 2 hours for 4 batteries Light on quick recharger turns on solid green Appendix A Managing Batteries 135 If you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the batteries we recommend that you leave the camera in the dock or plugged in to the HP AC adapter The camera will top off the batteries periodically to ensure that the camera is always ready for use Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are as follows The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera You may notice that the first several times you use NiMH batteries the battery life seems shorter than what you expect Performance will improve and become optimal after the batteries have been charged and then discharged used completely four or five times You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period Always recharge both NiMH batteries at the same time One low
43. as too far away Make sure your subject is within the flash working distance see page 144 If so try using the Flash Off setting see page 36 which will require a longer exposure use a tripod A light is behind the subject Use the Flash On setting see page 36 to brighten the subject Increase the EV Compensation see page 44 Your finger blocked the flash Be sure to move your fingers away from the flash when you take a picture The scene had many light colored objects such as a white dog in snow Increase the EV Compensation see page 44 Problem Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 105 My image is grainy 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 This effect which can happen on all digital cameras is probably not noticeable in most images 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 As with all electronic devices avoid leaving the camera in very hot locations such as the dashboard of a car in the sun The ISO Speed setting was too high Use a lower ISO Speed setting see page 49 The image compression of the Image Quality setting 3MP 1MP or VGA wa
44. at is installed is corrupted Replace the memory card or if you have a memory card reader try formatting the card on your computer See your card reader documentation for instructions The card is locked Please remove the card from your camera When trying to configure your HP Instant Share menu the optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off simply remove the memory card from the camera and continue the HP Instant Share task or switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position before continuing Message Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 111 CARD LOCKED The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card from the camera and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position MEMORY FULL or CARD FULL There is insufficient room to save more images in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed Transfer images from the camera to your computer then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see Delete on page 60 Or replace the card with a new one Memory full or Card full Camera cannot save Share selections Internal memory or the optional memory card is full preventing HP Instant Share destinations from being saved to the camera or preventing images from being marked for HP Instant Share
45. be removed later NOTE The date or date and time imprint will be visible in Playback but it will not be visible in Instant Review NOTE If you rotate the image using the Rotate option in the Playback Menu page 58 the date or date and time imprint will likewise rotate with the image 1 In the Capture Menu page 43 select Date amp Time Imprint 2 In the Date amp Time Imprint sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail If the new setting is anything other than the default Off setting the icon for the setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off Setting Description Off The camera will not imprint a date or date and time on the image Date Only The camera will permanently imprint the date in the lower left hand corner of the image Date amp Time The camera will permanently imprint the date and time in the lower left hand corner of the image 52 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 53 Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips You can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera When reviewing images in Playback you can use the Zoom lever to view thumbnails of images or t
46. blems 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 88 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Resetting the Camera If your camera does not respond when you press any buttons try resetting the camera as follows 1 Turn off the camera 2 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 3 Reset the camera by removing power from it as follows If you are powering the camera with only batteries open the Battery Memory card door and remove both batteries for approximately 5 seconds If you are using only an optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera disconnect it from the camera for at least 5 seconds If you are using both batteries and the HP AC power adapter remove both for at least 5 seconds 4 Reinsert the optional memory card if you have one Then reinsert the batteries and close the Battery Memory card door and or reconnect the HP AC power adapter to the camera You may now use the camera again Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 89 Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software If you do not or cannot install the HP Image Zone software on your computer for some reason such as there is not enou
47. button all the way down If the Image Display is on a 10 second countdown appears on the screen The Self Timer light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera takes the picture If you set the camera to Self Timer 2 Shots the Self Timer light blinks for a few more seconds until the second picture is taken NOTE If you immediately press the Shutter button all the way down without using Focus Lock the camera will lock focus and exposure just before 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 NOTE 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 61 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 41 For Video Clips To start recording video press the Video button and then release it If the Image Display is on a 10 second countdown appears on the screen The Self Timer light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera starts recording the video NOTE With either the Self Timer or the Self Timer 2 Shots setting only one video clip is recorded after the 10 second countdown To stop recording the video clip press the Video button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory If the Self Timer setting is anything other than
48. c exposure 38 P parts of camera back and first side of camera 16 front second side and bottom of camera 20 top of camera 21 performance per battery type 132 pictures record audio clips 28 share 63 take self timer 40 take stills 27 Playback button description 19 Menu using 58 using 53 Portrait mode setting 39 153 Index power indicators 133 light 17 specifications 147 turn on off 12 power adapter HP AC 20 connector on camera 20 purchasing 140 Power light description 17 Power ON OFF switch description 17 print images directly to printer 75 HP Instant Share Print button 18 using HP Instant Share 63 problems troubleshooting 87 product support 122 purchasing camera accessories 139 R range Exposure Compensation 145 flash 144 F number 143 focus 143 recharging NiMH batteries 134 record audio clips 28 61 video clips 29 red eye reduction description 37 remaining pictures count 25 31 56 reset camera 88 restore settings 25 37 39 41 42 44 reviewing images 53 rotate images 62 S safety precautions for NiMH batteries 131 selecting images for HP Instant Share destinations 69 Self Timer light 20 restore setting 41 settings 40 Timer Burst button 18 settings restore 25 37 39 41 42 44 Setup Menu using 79 share pictures 63 shooting mode button 18 restore setting 39 settings 38 Shutter button description 21 lock exposure and focus 31 shutter speed range 144 software installing 14
49. cations 145 Storage 16 MB internal flash memory Slot for memory card This camera supports both Secure Digital SD and MultiMediaCard MMC memory cards 16 MB and larger Only MMC cards that have been verified compliant to the MultiMediaCard specification are supported Compliant MMC memory cards have the MultiMediaCard logo on the card or package SD cards are recommended as they are faster than MMC cards at reading and writing data This camera supports memory cards up to 1 GB 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 148 Audio capture Still pictures audio clip length depends on the amount of available memory Burst audio capture not available Video clips audio is recorded automatically Shooting modes Auto default Macro Fast Shot Action Portrait Landscape Beach amp Snow EV Compensation settings Can be set manually from 2 0 to 2 0 EV Exposure Value in 1 2 EV increments Image Quality settings 3MP Best 3MP default 1MP VGA Feature Description 146 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual White Balance settings Auto default Sun Shade Tungsten Fluorescent ISO Speed settings Auto default 100 200 400 Color settings Full Col
50. ck allows you to easily transfer images to a computer send images to a printer or television and recharge Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries for your camera The dock also provides a convenient home for your camera 10 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 16 Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown Installing the Batteries 1 Open the Battery Memory card door on the side of the camera by sliding the door down toward the bottom of the camera 2 Insert the batteries as indicated inside the door 3 If you want to install an optional memory card leave the Battery Memory card door open and go on to Installing a Memory Card Optional on page 11 However if you do not have an optional memory card to install close the Battery Memory card door by pushing the door down and sliding the door toward the top of the camera until the door latches Then skip to Turning on Power on page 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 NOTE Digital cameras use batteries at a much faster rate than film cameras Battery life in digital cameras can be measured in hours and minutes of use rather than the years more typical of film cameras Battery life may also vary dramatically from one user to another depending on what modes th
51. e 139 Batteries cannot be charged Either an error occurred during charging an AC power disruption occurred during charging the wrong AC power adapter is being used batteries are over discharged batteries are defective or no batteries are installed in the camera Retry charging the batteries a couple of times If that fails try charging the batteries in an external charger If the batteries still will not charge purchase new batteries and try again See Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 139 UNSUPPORTED CARD The optional memory card that is installed in the memory slot is not a supported memory card Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera See Storage on page 145 110 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual CARD IS UNFORMATTED Press OK to format card The optional memory card that is installed needs to be formatted Format the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be formatted CARD HAS WRONG FORMAT Press OK to format card The optional memory card that is installed is formatted for a different device such as an MP3 player Re format the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be re formatted Unable to Format Try Again The optional memory card th
52. e camera is being used in most frequently For hints on optimizing battery performance see Appendix A Managing Batteries on page 129 NOTE You can also use an optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera If you use rechargeable NiMH batteries you can recharge the batteries in the camera using the optional HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart M series dock or recharge the batteries separately in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger For more information see Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 139 Installing a Memory Card Optional If you do not have an optional memory card to install skip this section and go on to the next section Turning on Power on page 12 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 145 When you install a memory card in the camera all new images and video clips are stored on the card The camera s internal memory is only used when there is no memory card in the camera 12 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 1 With the Battery Memory card door open insert the memory card in the small slot below the batteries with the notched side of the card going in first as shown The card only fits one way do not force it Make sure the memory card snaps into place
53. e services you must first set up the menu See Setting Up Destinations in the HP Instant Share Menu on page 65 To display the Setup Menu first access either the Capture Playback or HP Instant Share menu then use the buttons to move to the menu tab for the Setup Menu For information about using the Setup Menu see Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu on page 79 24 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual To display the Help Menu first access either the Capture Playback or HP Instant Share menu then use the buttons to move to the menu tab for the Help Menu For information about using the Help Menu see the next section Using the Help Menu The Help Menu provides helpful information and tips for using your camera 1 Use the buttons to move across the menu tabs to the Help Menu tab The Help Menu displays in the Image Display 2 Use the buttons to highlight the Help topic you want to read 3 Press the Menu OK button to display the Help topic 4 Use the buttons to scroll through the Help topic to read it 5 Press the Menu OK button to exit the Help topic and return to the Help Menu Chapter 1 Getting Started 25 Camera Status Screen A status screen appears for a few seconds in the Image Display any time you press the Flash MODE or Timer Burst buttons when Live View is off As shown in the example here a text description of the current setting for the button that was just press
54. ed appears at the top of the screen Beneath that icons for the current flash shooting mode and timer burst settings are shown with the icon for the button that was just pressed highlighted The bottom portion of the screen shows whether a memory card is installed indicated by the SD icon power indicator such as the low battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 133 the number of pictures remaining and the Image Quality setting indicated in the example by the 3MP Restoring Previous Settings The flash shooting mode and Timer Burst settings as well as some of the Capture Menu settings that you change from their default settings do not remain set after you turn the camera off However you can restore the non default settings from the last time the camera was on by holding down the Menu OK button while also sliding the ON OFF switch to turn the camera on The icons for the restored settings are then displayed in the Live View screen 26 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 27 Chapter 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 Image Display For example if a menu is currently displayed when you press the Shutter button the menu will be canceled and the camera will take a picture To take a still picture 1 Frame the subject for
55. emaining Counters indicating the total number of images selected for HP Instant Share and for printing 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 SD icon and the power indicator such as the low battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 133 Viewing Thumbnails 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 53 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 buttons to scroll horizontally to the previous or next thumbnail 3 Press the buttons to scroll vertically to the thumbnail directly above or below the current thumbnail Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 57 4 Press the Menu OK 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 an HP Instant Share icon signifies that the still image is selected for one or more HP Instant Share dest
56. et the camera to Macro shooting mode or move farther away UNABLE TO FOCUS and blinking The camera cannot find focus in the Macro shooting mode possibly due to low contrast Use Focus Lock see page 34 Point at a part of the scene that is brighter Make sure the camera is within Macro range see page 38 LOW LIGHT UNABLE TO FOCUS The scene is too dark and the camera cannot focus in Macro shooting mode Add an external light source Use Focus Lock see page 34 Point at a part of the scene that is brighter camera shake warning The light is low and the image is likely to be blurry due to the long exposure required Use the flash see Setting the Flash on page 36 or use a tripod Message Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 115 ERROR SAVING IMAGE or ERROR SAVING VIDEO The optional memory card that is installed was removed before the camera finished writing to the card or was half locked Always wait until the Memory light stops blinking before removing the memory card from the camera With the camera turned off remove the memory card and check to see if the locking tab on the edge of the card is fully in the unlocked position Cannot display image The image was taken with another camera or the image file was corrupted when the camera was shut down improperly The image may still be okay Transfer the image to
57. g 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 and is plugged into a working electrical outlet 96 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual The camera does not turn on continued The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see Storage on page 145 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 with the memory card removed then the card is probably corrupted Replace the memory card The camera has stopped operating Reset the camera see Resetting the Camera on page 88 The Power light is on but my camera seems stuck and won t operate properly While the camera was running the power was cut off then reapplied quickly Reset the camera see Resetting the Camera on page 88 Problem Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 97 I have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently Extended Image Display use for Live View or video recording excessive flash use and excessive zooming consu
58. g NiMH batteries 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 NiMH batteries appear damaged in any way Do not disassemble the camera the dock or the quick recharger Unplug the HP AC power adapter or the quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger Appendix A Managing Batteries 137 After extensive use an NiMH battery may begin to swell If it becomes difficult to insert an NiMH 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 20 seconds when in Live View or 30 seconds when in any other mode When the camera is connected to a computer the Image Display turns off automatically 10 seconds after the connection is made When the camera is in this sleep state pressing any button will wake up the camera again 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 optional HP AC power adapter 138 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories 139 Appendix B Purchasing Came
59. ge prompting you to set the date and time 1 Adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the buttons 2 Press the buttons to move to the other selections 14 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the correct date time format date and time are set 4 Press the Menu OK 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 5 If the date and time are correct press the Menu OK button to select Yes If the date and time are incorrect press the button to highlight No and then press the Menu OK button The Date amp Time screen appears again Repeat steps 1 through 5 to set the correct date and time NOTE 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 Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu on page 79 Installing the Software The HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images from the camera and then view edit print or e mail them It also allows you to 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 89 Windows In order for the HP Image Zone software to install successfully you mus
60. gh RAM in your computer or your computer is not running a supported operating system 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 The HP Instant Share feature depends on the HP Image Zone software so if the software is not installed on your computer you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera Images you have marked for printing using the HP Instant Share Menu on 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 When you connect the camera directly to a printer If your 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 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 90 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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
61. iately after you select this menu option A microphone icon and an elapsed time counter are displayed during recording 2 To stop recording press Menu OK otherwise the audio continues to record until the camera runs out of memory When recording stops the display returns to the Playback Menu 62 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it when you select Record Audio the Record Audio sub menu is displayed instead The Record Audio sub menu lists several options Keep Current Clip Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu 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 NOTE Because the camera does not have a speaker you cannot hear audio clips when using Playback on the camera Instead you must use a television TV or computer to hear audio clips If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can review the audio clips attached to your still images by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock For information on how to do this see the instructions in the dock User s Manual Rotate NOTE This menu option is not available for video clips In the Playback Menu page 58 when you select Rotate the currently displayed image is automatically rotated 90 degrees clockwise The image is displayed in its
62. ies for longer than 10 minutes the clock is set to the last date and time at which the camera was used You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera Icon Description Batteries are running low Camera will power down soon Camera is operating on AC power with non rechargeable batteries or no batteries installed Animated battery filling up Camera is operating on AC power and is charging the batteries Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC power 134 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Recharging NiMH Batteries NiMH batteries can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M series dock NiMH batteries can also be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart battery quick recharger See Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 139 When the HP AC adapter is used to charge the batteries and the camera is off the Power 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 red The following table shows the average time it takes to recharge NiMH batteries that have been fully discharged depending on where the batteries are being charged The table also notes the signal you will see when the batteries have been recharged Where batteries
63. images will automatically transfer to the computer Otherwise 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 page 63 those actions are started 6 When the Image Action Summary screen appears on the computer you can disconnect the camera from the computer Chapter 5 Transferring and Printing Images 75 Printing Images Directly from the Camera NOTE You can also use the optional HP Photosmart M series dock to do this task See the dock User s Manual for instructions You can connect the camera directly to any HP Photosmart printer or PictBridge compatible printer to print images You can then print either all images in the camera or just those images you have selected using the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera see Selecting Images for HP Instant Share Destinations on page 69 NOTE HP does not support printers from other manufacturers If your printer will not print contact the manufacturer of your printer NOTE You can only print still images video clips cannot be printed 1 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 2 Connect your camera to the printer If you are printing directly to an HP printer that does n
64. inations a printer icon signifies that it is selected for printing a video icon signifies that this is a video clip and an audio icon signifies that an audio clip is attached to this still image Magnifying Images NOTE This feature is only available for still images video clips cannot be magnified Also this feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image 1 While in Playback page 53 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 magnified image 2 Use the and buttons to pan around the magnified image 3 Use Zoom In and Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification 4 Press the Menu OK button to exit Magnify view and return to Playback The current image is displayed in full view on the Image Display again 58 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Using the Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to delete still images or video clips undelete images and format the camera s internal memory or optional memory card Additionally you can attach audio clips to still images and manipulate still images by rotating them 1 To display the Playback Menu press the Menu OK button while you are in Playback If you are not currently in Playback press the Playback button first then press the
65. ins in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 84 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 M series camera dock The default TV Configuration setting depends on the language that you selected when you turned on the camera for the first time 1 In the Setup Menu page 79 select TV Configuration 2 In the TV Configuration sub menu highlight one of these two choices NTSC This format is used primarily in North America and Japan This is the default setting on the camera PAL This format is used primarily in Europe 3 Press Menu OK 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 Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu 85 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 79 select 2 In the Language sub menu highlight the language you want to use 3 Press Menu OK 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 Move
66. itional flashes If the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting the icon for the setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The flash setting resets to the default Auto Flash setting when you turn the camera off NOTE To restore the flash setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off hold down the Menu OK button as you turn the camera back on Flash Off The camera will not use flash no matter the lighting conditions Night The camera uses the flash if necessary and red eye reduction to illuminate objects in the foreground see the following NOTE for a description of red eye reduction The camera then continues to expose as if the flash had not been used to gather the background Setting Description 38 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Using the Shooting Modes Shooting modes are pre defined 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 NOTE The shooting mode does not apply when you are recording video clips To change the shooting mode press the MODE button on the back of the camera until the desired shooting mode
67. king tab on the card to the unlocked position The flash is recharging Wait until the flash has recharged before taking another picture The camera is set to the Macro shooting mode and cannot take a picture until it finds focus Re focus the camera try using Focus Lock see page 34 Make sure the subject of the picture is within the Macro close up range see Using the Shooting Modes on page 38 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 Problem Possible cause Solution 102 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual My image is blurry The light is low and the flash is set to Flash Off In dim light the camera requires a longer exposure Use a tripod to hold the camera steady improve lighting conditions or set the flash to Flash On see Setting the Flash on page 36 The camera should have been set to the Macro shooting mode Set the camera to the Macro shooting mode and try taking the picture again see Using the Shooting Modes on page 38 You moved the camera while you took the picture Hold the camera steady as you press the Shutter button or use a tripod Watch for the icon in the Image Display this means that it is almost impossible to hold the camera steady and you must use a tripod The camera focused on the wrong thing or was unable to
68. lot of battery power To conserve battery power use the viewfinder instead The following table describes the information that is displayed in the Live View screen of the Image Display 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 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 31 Focusing the Camera Using Auto Focus The focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the still picture you are taking or the video clip you are recording See Using Live View on page 30 When you press the Shutter button halfway down to take a still picture the camera uses this focus region to automatically measure and then lock the focus The AF viewfinder light turns on solid green and the focus brackets in the Live View screen turn green when the image is in focus and the camera can lock the focus Icon Description 1 Indicates that a memory card is installed in the camera 2 Power indicator such as this low battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 133 3 12 Remaining pictures count actual number depends on the current Image Quality setting and how much space remains in memory 4 3MP Image Quality setting default is 3MP 5 Focus brackets see Using Auto Focus on page 31 2 3 4 1 5 32 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User
69. me a lot of battery power See Extending Battery Life on page 130 The NiMH batteries you are using were recharged incorrectly or have drained on their own because they have not been used lately NiMH batteries are not fully charged when new and they discharge over time whether or not they are installed in a camera Batteries that are new or have not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity see Recharging NiMH Batteries on page 134 Problem Possible cause Solution 98 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual The camera batteries will not charge Rechargeable batteries are not inserted Install NiMH batteries Lithium batteries cannot be recharged Batteries are already charged Battery charging will not start if the NiMH batteries were recently charged Try charging them again after they have drained awhile The wrong AC power adapter is being used Use only the HP AC power adapter approved for use with this camera see Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 139 Battery voltage is too low for charging to start The camera will not attempt to charge NiMH batteries that may be damaged or over discharged Remove the batteries from the camera and charge them in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger for M series cameras purchased separately then try them in the camera again If this does not work it is likely that one or both of the batteries
70. mera off 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 time The default Live View at Power On setting is Live View On NOTE Setting Live View at Power On to Off can save battery power 1 In the Setup Menu page 79 select Live View Setup 2 In the Live View at Power On sub menu highlight Live View On or Live View Off 3 Press Menu OK 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 82 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 and time is incorrect NOTE 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 50 1 In the Setup Menu page 79 select Date amp Time 2 In the Date amp Time sub menu adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the buttons 3 Press the but
71. 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 within the focus brackets 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure 3 Continue to hold the Shutter button halfway down while you re frame or adjust your subject for proper positioning 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture Using Zoom NOTE The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture the more even 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 you should set the camera on a tripod or stable surface otherwise the picture will likely be blurry Optical Zoom NOTE Optical zoom is disabled while recording video clips Optical zoom works like the zoom on a traditional film camera with physical lens elements moving inside the camera to make the subject of your picture appear closer Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 35 Press Zoom Out and Zoom In on the Zoom lever to move the lens between wide angle 1x and telephoto 3x positions Digital Zoom NOTE Digital zoom is disabled while recording video clips Unlike optical zoom
72. mputer 73 White Balance setting 47 indicators power 133 install batteries 10 memory card 11 software 14 15 wrist strap 10 internal memory format 61 image capacity of 148 pictures remaining 25 31 56 ISO Speed setting 49 L Landscape mode setting 39 Language change setting 85 choose at first startup 13 LEDs lights on camera AF light 19 Memory light 17 Power light 17 Self Timer light 20 Video light 19 lens cleaning 94 life of battery conserving 130 Live View button 19 using 30 Live View at Power On setting 81 low battery indicator 133 152 Index M Macintosh computer connect to 73 install software 15 USB setting on camera 83 Macro mode setting 38 Magnify control on Zoom lever 17 using 57 magnifying images 57 memory card door on camera 18 format 61 install 11 pictures remaining 25 31 56 supported types and sizes 145 Memory light description 17 memory internal format 61 image capacity 148 Menu OK button description 18 menus Capture 43 Help 24 HP Instant Share 64 overview 22 Playback 58 Setup 79 messages on camera 109 on computer 119 microphone description 20 MODE button 18 Move Images to Card 85 N NiMH batteries recharging 134 safety precautions 131 number of images stored in internal memory 148 pictures remaining 25 31 56 O ON OFF switch description 17 online Help for Capture Menu options 44 Help menu using 24 optical zoom 34 over exposing an image 44 override automati
73. n 1 Microphone page 28 Records sound audio and video 2 Self Timer light page 40 Blinks during the count down before taking a picture or recording video when the camera is set to Self Timer or Self Timer 2 shots 3 Flash page 36 Provides additional light to improve picture taking 4 Power adapter connector Allows you to connect an optional HP AC power adapter to the camera to either operate the camera without batteries or recharge NiMH rechargeable batteries in the camera 6 7 1 4 5 2 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 Top of the Camera 5 USB connector pages 73 75 Allows you to connect a USB cable from the camera to a USB enabled computer or printer 6 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on a tripod 7 Camera dock connector page 140 Allows you to connect the camera to the optional HP Photosmart M series dock Name Description 1 Shutter button pages 27 28 Takes a picture and records audio 2 Video button page 29 Starts and stops recording a video clip Name Description 1 2 22 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 Camera Menus on page 22 Capture Allows you to take still pictures and record video clips For informati
74. nal 0 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 Warranty 1 year limited warranty backed by HP Customer Support Feature Description 148 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 16 MB 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 3MP Best 8 images 1 6 MB each 3MP default 13 images 1 0 MB each 1MP 40 images 320 KB each VGA 162 images 80 KB each Index 149 Index A AA batteries types to use 129 AC power adapter connector on camera 20 purchasing 140 accessories for camera 139 Action mode setting 39 AF viewfinder light 19 arrow buttons on Controller 18 audio clips record 28 61 automatic exposure override 38 B batteries door on camera 18 extend life of 130 indicators 133 install 10 performance per type 132 quick recharge kit 140 recharging NiMH 134 top points about use 129 types to use
75. nd 64 9 356 6640 Panama 001 800 711 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 0 8 823 4530 Appendix A Managing Batteries 129 Appendix A Managing Batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries Do not use ordinary alkaline batteries For best results use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH AA batteries Top Points About Batteries The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera If you do not intend to use your camera for extended periods of time more than two months HP recommends that you remove the batteries unless you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera docked or connected to an optional HP AC power adapter When inserting the batteries in the camera always be sure to orient the batteries as directed by the markings in the battery compartment If the batteries are inserted improperly the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate Never use batteries of different chemistries Lithium and NiMH brands or ages This can cause erratic camera behavior as well as battery leakage Always use two identical batteries of the same chemist
76. new orientation You can then press Menu OK to rotate the image again as many times as needed to gain the orientation of the image you want When you exit the Rotate menu option the image will be saved in its new orientation Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share 63 Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share This camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share This feature allows you to easily select still images in your camera to be automatically sent to a variety of destinations the next time you connect the camera to your computer For example you can select images that you want to have printed then connect the camera to your computer or printer and the selected images will be printed automatically As another example you can select images in your camera to be automatically sent to e mail addresses including group distribution lists online albums or other online services the next time you connect the camera to your computer NOTE Available online services vary by region Visit www hp com go instantshare to see HP Instant Share in action 64 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Using the HP Instant Share Menu When you press the HP Instant Share Print button on the back of the camera the most recently taken or viewed image appears on the Image Display with the HP Instant Share Menu overlaid on top The following table describes each of the default HP Instant Share Menu options as shown in the following example HP I
77. nstant Share screen Icon Description 1 Print 1 copy of the currently displayed image when connected to a computer or printer By default the picture is printed at 10 by 15 cm 4 by 6 in 2 Print 2 copies of the currently displayed image 3 HP Instant Share Setup allows you to add more e mail and other HP Instant Share destinations to the HP Instant Share Menu See Setting Up Destinations in the HP Instant Share Menu on page 65 4 EXIT Exits the HP Instant Share Menu 1 2 3 4 Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share 65 With the default HP Instant Share Menu you can now select images in your camera so they will print automatically the next time you connect your camera to your computer or printer You do this by selecting either or both the Print 1 copy and the Print 2 copies menu options for each image you want to print See Selecting Images for HP Instant Share Destinations on page 69 for instructions on how to do this You can also set up the HP Instant Share Menu with other HP Instant Share destinations such as e mail addresses including group distribution lists online albums or other online services where your images will automatically be sent the next time you connect your camera to your computer You do this by selecting the HP Instant Share Setup menu option as explained in the following section Setting Up Destinations in the HP Instant Share Menu NOTE You will need an Internet connecti
78. ntrol 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 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 1 In the Capture Menu page 43 select Color 2 In the Color sub menu use the 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 Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The Color setting resets to the default Full Color setting when you turn the camera off Date amp Time Imprint NOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips 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 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 51 NOTE 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
79. o magnify images so you can take a closer look at them on the camera See Viewing Thumbnails on page 56 and Magnifying Images on page 57 In addition the Playback Menu allows you to delete images or video clips record audio to attach to still images and rotate images See Using the Playback Menu on page 58 Using Playback 1 There are two ways to activate Playback With the camera turned on press the Playback button With the camera turned off hold down the Playback button while also sliding the ON OFF switch to turn the camera on This allows you to activate Playback without the camera lens extending The most recently taken or reviewed image or video clip appears on the Image Display 2 Use the buttons to scroll through your images and video clips Press and hold either of the buttons to scroll faster 54 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual NOTE Video clips play automatically after the first frame of the video clip displays for 2 seconds 3 To turn off the Image Display after reviewing your images and video clips press the Playback button again NOTE Because the camera does not have a speaker you cannot hear audio clips that are attached to still images or the audio portion of video clips when using Playback on the camera Instead you must use a computer or television TV to hear audio If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can review the audio by connecting the camera to a TV via
80. ollowing information The digital camera s model number on the front of the camera The digital camera s serial number on the bottom of the camera The computer s operating system and available RAM 124 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual The version of the HP software on the CD label 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 from the date of purchase for the period specified unless otherwise noted 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 in both English and Spanish 24x7 Days and hours of support may change without notice Locations Phone Support Period Africa 30 days Asia Pacific 1 year Canada 1 year Europe 1 year Latin America 1 year Middle East 30 days United States 1 year Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 125 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 determine your service opti
81. on about using Capture see Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips on page 27 Playback Allows you to review the still images and video clips that you capture For information about using Playback see Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips on page 53 Camera Menus Your camera has five menus that when accessed appear in the Image Display on the back of the camera When any menu is displayed you can then access the other menus by using the menu tabs at the top of the screen To display another menu use the buttons to move to the menu tab for that menu To display the Capture Menu press the Live View button to turn Live View on then press the Menu OK button A shortcut is to simply press the Menu OK button when Live View is off For information about using this menu see Using the Capture Menu on page 43 Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 To display the Playback Menu press the Menu OK button while you are in Playback If you are not currently in Playback press the Playback button first then press the Menu OK button For information about using this menu see Using the Playback Menu on page 58 To display the HP Instant Share Menu press the HP Instant Share Print button For information about using this menu see Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 64 NOTE To use the HP Instant Share Menu to send images to destinations other than printers such as to email addresses or other onlin
82. on to complete this procedure on a Windows computer Macintosh users however will not need an Internet connection NOTE If you have an optional memory card installed in your camera make sure that the memory card in your camera is not locked and has some free space on it 1 Make sure that the HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer see page 14 2 Turn on the camera and then press the HP Instant Share Print button on the back of the camera The HP Instant Share Menu appears on the Image Display 3 Use the button to highlight HP Instant Share Setup and press the Menu OK button 66 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual When you select HP Instant Share Setup a message appears on the Image Display asking you to connect the camera to your computer NOTE If your computer is running Windows XP when you connect the camera to your computer in the next step a dialog box may display that requests you to Select the program to launch for this action Simply click Cancel to close this dialog box 4 Connect the camera to your computer either by using the special USB cable that came with your camera for connecting the camera to a computer or by using the optional HP Photosmart M series dock Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable by connecting the larger end of the cable to the computer and connecting the small end of the cable to the USB connector behind the rubber door on the
83. ons 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 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 126 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 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 Netherlands 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 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 05
84. or default Black amp White Sepia Date amp Time Imprint settings Off default Date Only Date amp Time Compression format JPEG EXIF for still images EXIF2 2 for still images with embedded audio MPEG1 for video clips Interfaces USB mini A B connector to a computer or printer DPS USB to HP DeskJet and HP Photosmart printers DC input 3 3 Vdc 2500 mA HP Photosmart M series dock Orientation Sensor No Standards PTP transfer 15740 MSDC transfer NTSC PAL JPEG MPEG1 level 1 DPOF 1 1 EXIF 2 2 DCF 1 0 DPS Feature Description Appendix C Specifications 147 Power Typical power usage 2 1 Watts with Image Display on 4 5 Watts maximum power usage Power sources include Either two non rechargeable AA Lithium batteries included or two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries purchased separately Rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the camera using the optional HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart M series dock Optional HP AC power adapter 3 3 Vdc 2500 mA 8 25 W Optional HP Photosmart M series dock Recharging in camera with the optional HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart M series dock 100 in 15 hours External body dimensions Measurements with camera off and lens retracted 107 mm L by 36 mm W by 53 mm H 4 28 in L by 1 44 in W by 2 12 in H Weight 146 grams 32 pounds without battery Temperature range Operatio
85. ord the audio clip A microphone icon and audio counter appear on the Image Display during recording 3 To stop recording audio release the Shutter button Audio recording stops when you release the Shutter button otherwise the audio will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory After recording has stopped the image is displayed for several seconds in Instant Review on the Image Display You can delete the image and the audio clip that is attached to the image during Instant Review by pressing the Menu OK button To delete or record a new audio clip use the Record Audio option in the Playback menu See Record Audio on page 61 NOTE To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images you must use a computer or television TV If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can review the audio clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock To do this see the dock User s Manual for instructions Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 29 Recording Video Clips NOTE Zoom is disabled while 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 button on the top of the camera The Video viewfinder light turns on solid red If Live View is on a video icon REC a video counter and a message instructing how to end the video appear on the Image Displa
86. ot display the PictBridge logo see logo on next page use the special USB cable for connecting the camera directly to an HP printer Connect the square end of that USB cable to the HP printer 76 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual If you are connecting the camera to a printer displaying the PictBridge logo see logo on right from HP or another manufacturer do the following a Make sure the camera s USB Configuration setting is set to Digital Camera see USB Configuration on page 83 b Using the USB cable that you would normally connect between the camera and the computer connect the larger flat end of the USB cable to the corresponding connector on the PictBridge printer 3 Open the rubber door on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 4 When the camera is connected to the printer a Print Setup menu displays on the camera If you already selected images to print using the camera HP Instant Share Menu the number of images selected is shown Otherwise Images ALL is displayed NOTE 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 For PictBridge printers only If default is displayed for the Print Size or Paper Size then no print preview is shown The printer
87. ou use a tripod when using digital zoom Setting the Flash The Flash 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 NOTE The flash is disabled with the Burst setting Fast Shot shooting mode and while recording video clips Setting Description Auto Flash The camera measures light and uses the flash if necessary Red Eye The camera measures the light level and uses the flash with red eye reduction if necessary see the following NOTE for a description of red eye reduction Flash On The camera always uses flash If the light is behind your subject you can use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject This is called fill flash A A Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 37 NOTE The red eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects eyes which sometimes makes a human s or animal s eyes appear red in the captured image When you use a flash setting with red eye reduction the camera flashes several times minimizing the red eye in the captured images of humans or animals It will take longer to take a picture using red eye reduction because the shutter is delayed for the additional flashes In turn make sure your subjects wait for the add
88. ra Accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera For information on your HP M305 M307 and compatible accessories go to www hp com go myhpcamera US www hp ca myhpcamera Canada www hp com all other countries To purchase accessories visit your local retailer or order online at www hpshopping com US www hpshopping ca Canada www hp com eur hpoptions Europe www hp com apac homeandoffice Asia Pacific 140 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Some accessories for this digital camera are as follows HP Photosmart M series dock C8907A Recharge the AA NiMH batteries in your camera 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 Includes a dock with two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries an audio video cable a USB cable and an HP AC power adapter HP Photosmart M series quick recharge kit L1815A Not available in Latin America One hour recharging of AA NiMH batteries plus stylish protection for your HP Photosmart M series camera Includes all you need to provide a home away from home for your camera an ultra lightweight portable recharger a camera case a travel pouch and four high capacity rechargeable AA NiMH batteries HP Photosmart 3 3V AC power adapter for HP Photosmart M series cameras C8912B Not av
89. ra see Storage on page 145 If the memory card is the proper type try re formatting the card using the Format option in the Delete sub menu of the Playback Menu see Delete on page 60 If it will not format it is probably corrupted Replace the memory card Message Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 113 PROCESSING The camera is processing data such as saving the last picture you took Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing before taking another picture or pressing another button CHARGING FLASH The camera is recharging the flash It takes longer to charge the flash when the battery is low If you see this message a lot you may need to replace or recharge the battery FOCUS TOO FAR and blinking The focus distance is beyond where the camera can focus in the Macro shooting mode Change the shooting mode see Using the Shooting Modes on page 38 Move closer to the subject within the range of the Macro shooting mode see Using the Shooting Modes on page 38 FOCUS TOO CLOSE The focus distance is closer than the camera can focus in the Macro shooting mode Move farther away from the subject within Macro range see page 38 Message Possible cause Solution 114 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Blinking The focus distance is closer than the camera can focus without being in the Macro shooting mode S
90. ring 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 In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into your 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 Performance per Battery Type The following table shows how Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios Type of use Lithium NiMH Most economical more than 30 pictures per month Fair Good Most economical less than 30 pictures per month Good Fair Heavy use of flash frequent pictures Good Good Heavy use of video Good Good Heavy use of Live View Good Good Overall battery life Good Fair Low temperature winter use Good Fair Infrequent use without dock Good Fair Infrequent use with dock Good Good Want to recharge batteries No Good Appendix A Managing Batteries 133 Power Indicators The following icons may be displayed on the status screen in Live View in Playback and when the camera is connected to a computer or printer If no icon is displayed this means that the camera is using battery power NOTE When you remove the batteries from the camera the date and time settings are preserved for approximately 10 minutes If the camera is without batter
91. ry brand and age 130 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops For best performance in cold environments use Energizer Lithium AA batteries NiMH batteries may also provide acceptable low temperature performance To improve the performance of all battery types keep the camera and or batteries stored in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment 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 81 Change the Display Brightness setting in the Setup Menu to Low so that the Image Display consumes less power when in Live View see Display Brightness on page 80 Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto Flash instead of Flash On see Setting the Flash on page 36 Use zoom only when necessary to minimize moving the lens see Using Zoom on page 34 Appendix A Managing Batteries 131 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
92. s to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software 90 Using a Memory Card Reader 90 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive 93 Cleaning the Camera Lens 94 Problems and Solutions 95 Error Messages on the Camera 109 Error Messages on the Computer 119 Getting Assistance 122 HP Accessibility Website 122 HP Photosmart Website 122 Support Process 122 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Phone Support in the United States and Canada 124 Phone Support in Europe the Middle East and Africa 125 Other Phone Support Worldwide 127 Appendix A Managing Batteries 129 Top Points About Batteries 129 Extending Battery Life 130 Safety Precautions for Using NiMH Batteries 131 Performance per Battery Type 132 Power Indicators 133 Recharging NiMH Batteries 134
93. s too high Use the 3MP Best Image Quality setting which has the lowest image compression see page 45 There was not enough light Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Add indirect lighting Use the flash see page 36 Problem Possible cause Solution 106 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual The wrong date and or time is shown The date and or time was set incorrectly or the time zone has changed Reset the date and time by using the Date amp Time option in the Setup Menu see page 82 The batteries were drained or were removed from the camera for too long The date and time will be maintained for about 10 minutes without charged batteries installed Reset the date and time by using the Date amp Time option in the Setup Menu see page 82 The camera responds very sluggishly when trying to review images A slow optional memory card that is installed or too many images on the card can affect actions like scrolling through images magnifying deleting etc See Storage on page 145 and Memory Capacity on page 148 for tips about memory cards Problem Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 107 The camera gets warm or even hot to the touch You are using the optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera or to charge the batteries in the camera or you have been using the camera for a prolonged period of time
94. setting is anything other than the default Normal setting the Burst icon will appear in the Live View screen The Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The camera resets to the default Normal timer burst setting when you turn the camera off NOTE To restore the timer burst setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off hold down the Menu OK button as you turn the camera back on Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 43 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 To display the Capture Menu press the Live View button and then press the Menu OK button If the Image Display is already off you can simply press Menu OK 2 Use the buttons to scroll through the Capture Menu options 3 Either press Menu OK to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub menu 4 Within a sub menu use the buttons and then the Menu OK button to change the setting for the Capture Menu option 5 Use one of several ways to exit the Capture Menu If immediately after entering the Capture Menu you decide not to change anything simply press Menu OK again to exit the menu After you have used the Capture Menu you can navigate to ano
95. side of the camera Connect the camera to the computer with an optional HP Photosmart M series dock by putting the camera in the dock and pressing the Save Print button on the dock Connecting the camera to the computer with the USB cable or the dock activates the camera HP Instant Share Menu setup wizard on your computer See Setting Up Destinations on a Windows Computer on page 67 or Setting Up Destinations on a Macintosh Computer on page 68 for instructions for your computer Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share 67 Setting Up Destinations on a Windows Computer 1 At the Welcome screen click Start 2 The Set Up Your HP Instant Share Destinations screen appears Any HP Instant Share destinations you have already set up will be listed here Click Create to add a new destination to your camera HP Instant Share Menu 3 The Go Online screen appears prompting you to connect to your Internet service provider Connect to the Internet if not already online and click Next 4 Sign in to your secure HP Instant Share account If this is your first time using HP Instant Share the Region and Terms of Use screen appears Select your region read and agree to the Terms of Use and click Next to continue Then follow the instructions to register for a secure HP Instant Share account If you have used HP Instant Share before sign in to your HP Instant Share account Click Next to continue 5 Choose an HP Instant Share Ser
96. smart or PictBridge compatible printer and print an image This will verify that the image 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 120 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Cannot Connect To Product continued 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 Change the USB Configuration setting to Disk Drive in the Setup Menu See page 83 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 optional HP Photosmart M series dock and forgot to press the Save Print button Press the Save Print button on the dock Message Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 121 Cannot Connect To Product continued The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position The USB connec
97. st 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 Magnify While in Playback allows you to magnify a still image 4 Wrist strap mount page 10 Allows you to attach a wrist strap to the camera 5 Memory light Blinking rapidly Camera is writing to either the internal memory or an optional memory card that is installed Off Camera is not writing to memory 18 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 6 Battery Memory card door pages 10 11 Allows access to insert and remove the batteries and an optional memory card 7 Menu OK button pages 43 58 Allows you to display the Capture and Playback menus and to select menu options and confirm certain actions on the Image Display 8 Controller with and buttons Allows you to scroll through menus and images on the Image Display 9 Image Display page 30 Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback and to view all the menus 10 HP Instant Share Print button page 63 Turns the HP Instant Share Menu on and off on the Image Display 11 Timer Burst button pages 40 42 Allows you to select between the Normal Self Timer Self Timer 2 Shots and Burst settings 12 MODE button page 38 Allows you to select between different shooting modes for taking still pict
98. stant Share Menu 65 Setting Up Destinations on a Windows Computer 67 Setting Up Destinations on a Macintosh Computer 68 Selecting Images for HP Instant Share Destinations 69 How HP Instant Share E mails Images 71 Chapter 5 Transferring and Printing Images 73 Transferring Images to a Computer 73 Printing Images Directly from the Camera 75 Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu 79 Display Brightness 80 Camera Sounds 81 Live View at Power On 81 Date amp Time 82 USB Configuration 83 TV Configuration 84 Language 85 Move Images to Card 85 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 87 Resetting the Camera 88 Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software 89 Transferring Image
99. t have installed at least Internet Explorer 5 01 Service Pack 2 on Windows 2000 XP 98 98 SE or Me Internet Explorer 6 is recommended Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 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 Follow the instructions in the installation screen that automatically appears NOTE 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 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 Macintosh 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 3 Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop 4 Double click the installer icon and then follow the on screen instructions to install the software NOTE Before you can transfer images from the camera to your Macintosh computer with the HP Image Zone software or to take advantage of the HP Instant Share functionality you must first change the USB Configuration setting to Disk Drive on the camera See Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu on page 79 NOTE If you have trouble installing or using the HP Image Zone software see the HP
100. take the picture but the picture may be out of focus To focus the picture either move farther away from the subject you are trying to photograph or set the camera to the Macro shooting mode see Using the Shooting Modes on page 38 Finally if the camera is set to the Macro shooting mode but detects that either the focus is closer or farther away than the Macro range of 0 1 to 0 5 m 4 to 20 in or there is not enough contrast or light in the focus region both viewfinder lights will blink the focus brackets will turn red and the Macro icon will blink in the Live View screen In these cases the camera will not take a picture if it cannot find focus If the subject for the picture is not within the Macro range either move farther away from or closer to the subject or set the camera to a shooting mode other than Macro see Using the Shooting Modes on page 38 If there is not enough contrast or light in the focus region try using a technique called Focus Lock to focus on an object about the same distance away but in a higher contrast region and then without releasing the Shutter button point the camera at the subject you were originally trying to photograph see Using Focus Lock on page 34 You can also simply turn on more light if that is possible 34 HP Photosmart M305 M307 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
101. tant Share destinations before the images and messages can be sent Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share 71 How HP Instant Share E mails Images The way images are e mailed via HP Instant Share works much the same on Windows and Macintosh computers Images are not e mailed as attachments Rather a message is sent to each e mail address that you selected in the HP Instant Share Menu The message contains thumbnail images of the pictures you selected for that address as well as a link to a web page where the recipient can view the images From that web page the recipient can do things like reply to you print the images save images to their computer forward images and more This makes 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 On Windows the process of e mailing images via HP Instant Share is fully automated After you have selected your destinations messages will be sent to each of your recipients and the images will be posted on the web page when you transfer the images from the camera to the computer On Macintosh the process of e mailing images is not automatic After images marked with HP Instant Share destinations are transferred to your Macintosh they will be displayed in the HP Instant Share application Simply follow the instructions in the HP Instant Share application to send your messages and post your images on the web page
102. tes 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 48 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 1 In the Capture Menu page 43 select White Balance 2 In the White Balance sub menu use the 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 Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The White Balance setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off 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 outdoors under sunny or bright cloudy conditions Shade The camera balances color assuming the subject is outdoors in shade in dark cloudy conditions or at dusk Tungsten The camera balances color based on incandescent or halogen lighting typically found in homes Fluorescent The camera balances color based
103. the camera dock To do this see the dock User s Manual for instructions During Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip The following table describes this information 1 3 5 4 6 7 2 Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 55 Icon Description 1 Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera 2 Power indicator such as this low battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 133 3 Displays for the first few seconds when you enter Playback to indicate that you can scroll through the images or video clips using the buttons 4 3 Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 3 destinations using HP Instant Share see Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share on page 63 5 2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share see Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share on page 63 6 8 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 or Shows the recorded length of this audio or video clip Indicates this image has an audio clip attached Indicates this is a video clip 56 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Total Images Summary Screen When you press the button while viewing the last image a screen appears showing the number of pictures taken and the number of pictures r
104. the default Normal setting the icon for the setting Self Timer or Self Timer 2 Shots will appear in the Live View screen The Self Timer setting resets to the default Normal setting after the picture is taken NOTE To restore the Timer Burst setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off hold down the Menu OK button as you turn the camera back on 42 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Using the Burst Setting Burst allows you to take up to 4 still pictures as quickly as possible The camera then continues taking burst pictures at a slower rate until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory NOTE The Burst setting is disabled while recording video clips You also cannot record audio when using the Burst setting but you can add an audio clip later see Record Audio on page 61 Also the flash is disabled while using the Burst setting 1 Press the Timer Burst button until Burst 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 4 pictures as quickly as possible and continues taking burst pictures 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 If the Burst
105. ther menu via the menu tabs at the top of the Image Display You can also select the EXIT menu option and press Menu OK If you want to switch to another camera state press the appropriate button on the back of the camera 44 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual NOTE To restore Capture Menu settings to what they were when you last turned the camera off hold down the Menu OK button as you turn the camera back on Help for the Menu Options Help is the last option in each of the Capture sub menus The Help option provides information about that Capture menu option and its settings For example if you press Menu OK when Help is highlighted in the White Balance sub menu the White Balance Help screen is displayed as shown Use the buttons to scroll through the Help screens To exit the Help and return to the particular Capture sub menu press the Menu OK button 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 house in the snow or many dark objects like a black cat on 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
106. tion failed Reboot the computer Could Not Send To Service The computer is not connected to the Internet Make sure your computer is online Communication Problem Other HP Instant Share software is running with exclusive access to your camera Close the other HP Instant Share program Message Possible cause Solution 122 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Getting Assistance 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 HP Photosmart Website Visit www photosmart hp com or 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 1 Review the troubleshooting section of this User s Manual see Problems and Solutions on page 95 2 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
107. tons to move to the other selections 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the correct date time format date and time are set 5 Press Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The date time format setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off The date and time settings also remain current as long as the camera batteries that are installed have a charge or the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu 83 USB Configuration This setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer 1 In the Setup Menu page 79 select USB 2 In the USB Configuration sub menu highlight one of these two choices Digital Camera Causes the 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 90 This setting may be unavailable with a Windows 98 computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it 3 Press Menu OK to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting rema
108. tosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Borderless printing is only supported on photo paper You tried to print a borderless image on plain paper Select a smaller print size or make sure Paper Type on the Print Setup screen is set to Photo press Menu OK on the camera to return to the Print Setup screen and set Paper Type to Photo Put photo paper in the printer Borderless printing is not supported on this printer The printer does not support borderless printing Press Menu OK on the camera to return to the Print Setup screen and select a smaller print size Printing canceled The print job has been canceled Press the Menu OK button on the camera Complete the print request again Message Possible cause Solution Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 119 Error Messages on the Computer Message Possible cause Solution Cannot Connect To Product 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 full If internal memory or the optional memory card is full transfer the images to a computer see Transferring Images to a Computer on page 73 and then delete the images from the camera to free up space see Delete on page 60 The camera is turned off Turn on the camera The camera is not working correctly Try connecting the camera directly to an HP Photo
109. tton as you turn the camera back on Action The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO speeds to stop motion Use Action mode to capture sporting events moving cars or any scene where you want to stop the action Portrait The camera combines a smaller F number to blur the background with lower sharpness for a more natural effect Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary focal point Landscape The camera combines a higher F number for better depth of field with higher sharpness for a more vivid effect Use Landscape mode to capture mountain scenes or any shots with a deep perspective Beach amp Snow This mode allows you to capture bright outdoor scenes and balance out harsh lighting Setting Description 40 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Using the Self Timer Settings 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface 2 Press the Timer Burst 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 30 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 to gain Focus Lock 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
110. ures 13 Flash button page 36 Allows you to select between the different flash settings 14 Viewfinder page 27 Allows you to frame the subject of your pictures or video clips Name Description Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 15 Viewfinder lights 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 Or when you press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture this light turns on solid to indicate that auto exposure and auto focus were successful AF blinking green When you press the Shutter button halfway down or all the way down either a focus error occurred the flash is still charging or the camera is processing a picture see the NOTE below Both and AF blinking An error has occurred that prevents the camera from taking the picture see the NOTE below NOTE If an error prevents a picture from being taken then an error message will appear on the Image Display See Error Messages on the Camera on page 109 16 Live View button page 30 Turns Live View on and off on the Image Display 17 Playback button page 53 Turns Playback on and off on the Image Display Name Description 20 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Front Second Side and Bottom of the Camera Name Descriptio
111. using HP Instant Share see Chapter 4 Using HP Instant Share on page 63 10 3 24 2004 Shows the date that this image was captured or this video clip was recorded 11 0 37 Visible if this is a video clip with the length of the video clip displayed to the left of the icon Icon Description Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 61 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 Undelete Last Recovers the most recently deleted image or images depending on whether This Image or All Images in Memory on Card was selected from the Delete sub menu This option is only displayed after a Delete operation has been performed NOTE With the Undelete Last option you can recover only the most recent delete operation When you proceed to another operation for example powering off the camera or taking another picture the last delete operation you performed is permanent and the camera can no longer recover the image or images you last deleted Use the buttons to highlight an option and then press the Menu OK button to select it Record Audio NOTE This menu option is not available for video clips To record an audio clip for a still image that does not already have an audio clip attached to it 1 In the Playback Menu page 58 select Record Audio Audio recording starts immed
112. vice for your destination Click Next and follow the instructions to set up the service to be used when you select this destination 6 When you finish setting up the service for this destination you are returned to the Set Up Your HP Instant Share Destinations screen and the name of your new destination appears in the list of destinations NOTE You can configure a maximum of 32 HP Instant Share destinations such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists that can be listed in the HP Instant Share Menu on your camera 68 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 7 Click Create to add another destination repeating steps 2 5 and 6 above or select a destination and do one of the following Click Edit to modify the destination Click Remove to delete the destination 8 When you have finished adding HP Instant Share destinations click Save to my camera The new destinations are then saved to the camera s HP Instant Share Menu When the computer confirms they have been saved to your camera disconnect the camera from the computer Setting Up Destinations on a Macintosh Computer 1 At the Modify Share Menu screen any HP Instant Share destinations you have already set up will be listed Click Add to add a new destination to your camera s HP Instant Share Menu 2 The New Share Menu Item screen appears Enter a name for the destination in the Menu Item Name field and do either of the following
113. will automatically determine the page layout that will be used for printing images Chapter 5 Transferring and Printing Images 77 5 If all the settings in the Print Setup menu look correct press Menu OK on the camera to begin printing Or you can change the settings in the Print Setup menu using the arrow keys on the camera and then follow the instructions on the screen to begin printing 78 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu 79 Chapter 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 22 and then use the buttons to move to the menu tab for the Setup Menu 2 Use the buttons to scroll through the Setup Menu options 3 Either press the Menu OK button to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub menu 4 Within a sub menu use the buttons and then the Menu OK button to change the setting for the Setup Menu option 80 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual 5 Use one of several ways to exit the Setup Menu After you have used the Setup Menu you can navigate to another menu via the menu tabs at the top of the Image Display You can also select the EXI
114. y See Using Live View on page 30 3 To stop recording video press and release the Video button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory NOTE If you have set the camera to Self Timer or Self Timer 2 Shots see Using the Self Timer Settings on page 40 the camera will start recording 10 seconds after you press the Video button However with the Self Timer 2 Shots setting the camera only records one video clip 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 Menu OK button You can use Playback on the camera to review the video clips you have recorded See Using Playback on page 53 30 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual NOTE To hear the audio portion of your video clips you must use a computer or television TV If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can review the audio portion of your video clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock To do this see the dock User s Manual for instructions 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 button To turn off Live View press the Live View button again NOTE Using Live View consumes a
115. your computer and try opening it with the HP Image Zone software Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on Camera has experienced an error The camera may have a firmware problem Turn the camera off and then on again If that does not fix the problem try resetting the camera see Resetting the Camera on page 88 If the problem persists note the error code and then call HP Support see Getting Assistance on page 122 Message Possible cause Solution 116 HP Photosmart M305 M307 User s Manual Unknown USB device The camera is connected to a USB device that it does not recognize Make sure that the camera is connected to a supported printer or computer Unable to communicate with printer There is no connection between the camera and printer Check that the printer is turned on Make sure the cable is connected between the printer and the camera or the optional HP Photosmart M series dock If that does not work turn off the camera and disconnect it Turn the printer off and then on again Re connect the camera and turn it on Unsupported printer The printer is an unsupported device Connect the camera to a supported printer such as an HP Photosmart or PictBridge compatible printer Or connect the camera to a computer and print from there instead Photo tray is engaged Disengage photo tray or select smaller paper size The selected paper size c

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