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1. 4 Turn the dial to scroll to Format Memory or if a CF memory card is installed scroll to Format CF Card and then press the dial 5 Turnthe dial to select Yes and then press the dial Storing images in memory 43 When memory has been formatted the message NO IMAGES IN MEMORY or NO IMAGES ON CF CARD appears on the image display CAUTION Formatting deletes everything stored on the CF memory card including files from other devices such as pocket computers Make sure you are formatting the correct card If you re not sure check the contents of the card before you format it 44 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Maintaining your camera This chapter describes how to use batteries or an ac power adapter to power your camera how to care for your camera and how to use your camera safely Powering your camera Your digital camera can be powered by batteries or an HP approved ac power adapter For convenience use batteries when you are taking pictures To preserve battery power use an ac adapter purchased separately when you are reviewing images on the image display for an extended period of time or when you are transferring images from the camera to your computer Determining if the batteries need to be changed The battery icon on the status LCD indicates the charge level of the batteries There are three levels of battery charge good low and empty ma mY OL Good Lo
2. 0 ees 58 Visiting HP Web sites 0 00 c eee eee 58 Visiting related Web sites 0 00002 cee eae 58 Contacting HP Customer Support 0 59 iv HP photosmart 612 User Guide Obtaining support within the United States 59 Obtaining support worldwide 2 255 60 Hewlett Packard limited warranty statement 63 Symbols on the status LCD 22020000 2 eae 65 Camera indicator lights 0 0 cee eee 67 Camera specifications 000 0c eee ee 68 Table of Contents vi HP photosmart 612 User Guide Getting started Your HP photosmart 612 digital camera takes high quality pictures you can share with family and friends on the Internet or by e mail It comes with software for manipulating storing and printing your photos Your camera includes the following features 2 3 megapixel MP resolution point and shoot simplicity automatic exposure automatic focus integrated flash with red eye reduction universal serial bus USB computer connection 2x digital zoom 2x optical zoom color image display for previewing and reviewing images 8 MB internal memory for storing images in the camera slot for CompactFlash CF memory card card not included self timer batteries Camera parts The following illustrations show the parts of the HP photosmart 612 digital camera Getting started 1 power control shutter but
3. sharing 25 storing 37 transferring 25 unloading to Macintosh computer 33 unloading to Windows computer 28 unloading without using software 35 viewing 5 13 viewing thumbnails 17 See also pictures increasing memory 53 indicators battery level 2 digital zoom 2 66 flash 20 flash setting 2 image quality 2 21 images remaining 2 66 memory card 2 39 66 print order 66 red eye reduction 66 self timer 2 11 67 viewfinder 67 inserting batteries 3 installing batteries 3 47 bonus software 32 memory card 40 software on Macintosh computer 32 software on Windows computer 27 wrist strap 3 INVALID DATE message 57 L language changing 23 wrong one displayed 53 LCD specifications 68 lens location 2 specifications 68 lighting flash settings 20 when low 54 lights See indicators locking the focus 9 low lighting 54 M Macintosh computer bonus software 32 connecting camera to 32 disabling automatic unload feature 34 71 downloading images 33 installing software 32 system requirements 31 tips for unloading to 34 unloading images 33 35 using camera with 31 Web site 56 magnification for playback 68 Magnify menu 5 18 magnifying images 17 main menu 5 maintaining the camera 49 memory CF CompactFlash card 6 deleting contents 43 deleting images 16 effect of image quality 38 full 39 increasing 53 insufficient 53 internal with camera 6 most efficient image quality 21 required for images 38 requirements for Macintosh
4. Step 2 Install the batteries 00 0000 000 3 Step 3 Choose the camera language 4 Step 4 Set the camera date and time 4 Using the control dial 2 00 0 cece ee 4 Storing images on a CF memory card 2 2005 6 Taking a picture 2 eee 7 Previewing your pictures 0 0 eee eee 8 Understanding automatic focus and automatic exposure 8 Using Focus loek styre gece se etn He bea 9 Using the optical or digital Zoom 0 00 eee 9 Using the self timer 0 0 0 0 eee ee 10 Viewing your imageS cee ee 13 Creating a print order rerea ee ee 14 Deleting your imageS 0 0 eee eee 16 Viewing small versions thumbnails of your images 17 Magnifying your imageS uaaa cee eee 17 Using the flash 0 2 0 0 0 cee eee 19 Changing the image quality 00 eae 21 Changing the date and time 0 0 0 2 eee eee 22 Changing the camera language 0 2e eee eee 23 Setting the welcome Screen 1 1 0 cee ee 24 Using the camera with a Windows computer 26 Table of Contents System requirements for a Windows computer 26 Installing the software on a Windows computer 27 Connecting the camera to a Windows computer 27 Unloading images to a Windows computer 28 Using the camera with a Windows NT 4 0 computer 29 U
5. Mode is set to Digital Camera image unload e f you are using a Macintosh does not computer make sure PC Connect start Mode is set to Disk Drive Your Macintosh Go to the Support section of computer has an www apple com and download the USB older version of OS Mass Storage Support version 1 3 5 8 6 which does not update support USB mass storage The Arcsoft Virtual memory not Activate Virtual memory in the Memory Photo set to at least 96 Control Panel and set to at least 96 MB Impressions MB application does not run when double clicked on your Macintosh computer Error messages If an error message appears on the image display try one of the following solutions Error Possible cause Solution message BAD CF CARD The CF memory card is Reformat the CF memory damaged card or replace the card BATTERIES ARE Power in the batteries is Press the IOI button to turn TOO LOW FOR insufficient for you to the image display off and use the viewfinder to frame your pictures LIVE VIEW preview your pictures However you can take pictures or review your images 56 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Error message CF CARD REQUIRES FORMATTING Possible cause The CF memory card needs to be formatted Solution Format the CF memory card INVALID DATE You set an invalid date such as February 31 2002 Use the dial to seta valid date NO IMAGES ON You attempted to view Tak
6. a CF memory card in the camera you can gain access to only the images stored on the CF memory card For more information see Using both internal memory and a CF memory card on page 42 Storing images in memory 37 Determining the number of pictures you can take 38 You can store as many as 113 images in the camera s internal memory The number of pictures that you can take and store in the space remaining in memory depends on several factors Unlike conventional film each digital image takes up a different amount of space in memory Images that are complex and contain many details take up more space whereas simple images take up less space Pictures taken full size occupy more space whereas pictures taken with digital zoom occupy less space However the most important factor in image size is the image quality you have selected The number of images remaining in memory is indicated in the status LCD on top of the camera It is an approximate number that decreases as you take pictures Note You can take each picture with a different setting As you change the settings the number of remaining images that is indicated on the status LCD changes The number of images you can store in the camera depends primarily on image quality Pictures taken with an image quality of BEST three stars require the most memory You can store approximately 7 such images on the camera Pictures taken with an image quality of BETTER two
7. of the cable into any USB port on your computer Note When the camera is 7 connected to your computer only the power control operates The other camera buttons do not respond Unloading images to a Macintosh computer Unloading images is the process of copying images from the camera to your computer If you have a CF memory card installed in the camera images will be copied from the CF memory card to the computer You can unload images from your camera in one of two ways automatically or by mounting the camera as a disk drive The automatic unload procedure is the preferred method Tip To conserve battery power you can use an HP approved ac power adapter optional when you are unloading images to your computer To automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable 2 Turn on the camera The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer Sharing and printing images 33 3 If the welcome screen appears on your computer screen click OK 4 After afew seconds the software begins unloading new images from the camera to the computer To pause the automatic unload click Pause You can set up your software so that certain tasks occur automatically after the images are unloaded from the camera To gain access to these options click Options When all the new images have been unloaded to your computer the ArcSoft Photolmp
8. press the dial HP photosmart 612 User Guide Note From the Delete menu you can also choose to Format Memory or Format CF Card if a CF memory card is installed Viewing small versions thumbnails of your images You can view up to nine of your images at the same time on the image display To look at thumbnails of your images 1 2 3 Magnifying Turn on the camera Press the dial twice to open the main menu Turn the dial to scroll to the View Thumbnails icon and then press the dial The image display shows you up to nine of your images at one time depending on how many images you have stored in memory A yellow border frames the currently selected image Turn the dial to select a different image Press the dial to see selected the selected image in image full view your images While reviewing an image you can magnify an area of the image to three times or six times its normal size This is helpful when you want to view a detail of an image For example you can check to see if people had their eyes closed when you took their picture Note Magnifying an image does not change the image stored in memory Managing images on the camera 17 To magnify an image 1 2 3 Turn on the camera Press the dial to begin reviewing your images Turn the dial to scroll to the image you want to magnify Press the dial to open the ma
9. stars require less memory You can store approximately 16 such images on the camera Pictures taken with an image quality of GOOD one star require the least amount of memory You can store a maximum of approximately 113 such images on the camera number of lalate i ining __ 12 images remaining EERE in memory DOG HP photosmart 612 User Guide If internal memory is full O appears for the remaining picture count and a red light appears to the left of the viewfinder when you press the SHUTTER button In addition if the image display is on the message MEMORY FULL appears in the status line To resume taking pictures unload images to your computer and delete them from the camera or install a CF memory card Note The HP photosmart 612 digital camera is shipped without a CF memory card If you do not install a CF memory card all images are automatically stored in internal memory Using a CF memory card If you install a CF memory card all images taken after installing the CF memory card are saved to the card Note Even if there is space available in internal memory images will be stored on the CF memory card In addition as long as the CF memory card is in the camera all camera operations involve the images that are on the CF memory card The remaining image count applies to the CF memory card and images that you review are stored on the CF memory card When a CF memory card is installed t
10. the camera HP photosmart 612 User Guide Replacing the batteries The camera uses four AA batteries You can use photo lithium or photo quality alkaline AA batteries or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries You can purchase additional batteries from your local camera or electronics store Note If you choose to use rechargeable batteries you must recharge them in a separate device outside the camera The batteries do not recharge in the camera when you connect an ac adapter To insert new batteries 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 To open the battery _ compartment slide the o battery compartment coverin the direction of the arrow and then lift it 3 Insert four new batteries making sure the electrodes are facing the proper direction see the diagram inside the battery compartment 4 Close the battery compartment cover by sliding it into place and then clicking it shut CAUTION Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not replace the batteries individually or use batteries of different types Always follow the instructions on the battery package when handling or disposing of batteries Maintaining your camera 47 Using an ac power adapter To extend the life of your batteries use an ac power adapter as your power source when connecting your camera to a computer or when using the image display for an extended period CAUTION Use only an ac power adapter that HP has approved for use wit
11. the status line at the bottom of the image display 3 Press the dial to open the menu or perform the action represented by the icon 4 Continue turning and pressing the dial to manipulate your images or select options Specific instructions about using the camera menus appear throughout this guide Note To exit a menu without making a selection select Exit Getting started 5 Storing images on a CF memory card Your digital camera comes with 8 megabytes MB of internal memory so that you can store images directly in the camera However it also has a slot for an optional CF memory card The CF memory card allows you to expand your camera s memory so you can take more pictures Then after you unload images to your computer you can reuse the card With a CF memory card you can also view and save images ona computer that is equipped with a CF memory card reader and print images directly from a printer that has a CF memory card slot 6 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Taking pictures This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures When you are familiar with this process you can use the advanced camera functions described in later chapters Note If the camera is on you can take a picture anytime even if the image display is off or shows a menu Taking a picture 1 2 3 Turn on the camera Frame your subject in t
12. 1 Attach the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface at an appropriate distance and height from the subject 2 With the camera on self timer indicator frame your self timer button subject in the viewfinder and e Sm C then press the SELF TIMER X ipga CO button until the DOCO self timer y symbol appears on the status LCD 3 Press the SHUTTER button all the way down and then release it The red self timer indicator light on the front of the camera blinks for 10 seconds with an increasing frequency After 10 seconds the camera takes the picture and the self timer turns off automatically Note To cancel the self timer before the camera takes the picture press the amp button again Taking pictures 11 12 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Managing images on the camera After you have taken some pictures you can view them with the camera s image display While viewing images you can magnify or delete them or create a print order to print a set of photos Tip To preserve battery life connect an ac power adapter optional while using the image display Viewing your images 1 Turn onthe camera 2 Press the dial The last picture you took or viewed appears on the image display 3 Turn the dial to scroll through your images Each time a new image appears on the display the image quality indicator appears in the upper left corner of the im
13. 19 flash memory See CF CompactFlash memory card FLASH ON and FLASH OFF messages 20 focusing automatically 8 locking 9 formatting CF CompactFlash memory card 43 memory 43 framing images using image display 8 using optical and digital zoom 9 using viewfinder 7 when precision is important 8 full memory 39 G GOOD image quality 21 green light next to viewfinder 67 groups using self timer for 10 HP photosmart 612 User Guide H help See customer support HOLD STEADY message 20 holding the camera 7 HP photosmart Web site 58 HP product support Web site 58 HP Quick Reference Photo Imaging icon 29 HP SupportPack 60 l icons AUTO FLASH 19 battery 45 65 flash 19 65 FLASH ON and FLASH OFF 20 HP Quick Reference Photo Imaging 29 image quality 66 on status LCD 65 print order 13 66 RED EYE 20 self timer 66 image display 8 image number where shown 13 image quality changing 21 effect on memory 38 GOOD BETTER and BEST 22 icons 66 important notes 21 indicators 2 13 21 most memory efficient 21 resolutions 21 images 0 remaining 53 blurry dark or bright 54 changing quality 21 copying from internal memory to memory card 42 deleting 16 determining stored capacity 38 framing 7 8 intended for cropping and enlarging using image editing software 22 intended for e mail 21 intended for Internet 21 intended for small printing 22 magnifying 17 making appear closer 10 printing 15 25 remaining 2 53 Index
14. 68 Compact Flash memory card reader See card reader CompactFlash CF memory card See CF CompactFlash memory card connecting AC power adapter 48 to Macintosh computer 32 to Windows computer 27 conserving power automatically 7 8 using AC power adapter 13 when unloading images 28 control dial 2 4 Copy to CF Card 42 copying images from internal memory to memory card 42 images to Macintosh computer 33 images to Windows computer 28 print orders from internal memory to memory card 43 customer support contacting 59 60 obtaining 58 Web sites 58 D date losing 22 picture was taken where shown 13 setting 22 wrong one displayed 53 Date amp Time menu 23 delay for self timer 68 Delete menu 5 16 deleting contents of memory 43 images from memory 16 Digital Print Order Format DPOF file 14 digital zoom button and indicator 2 66 description 1 using 10 dimensions of camera 68 disposing of materials 50 downloading images pausing 29 to Macintosh computer 33 70 to Windows computer 28 DPOF Digital Print Order Format file 14 15 driver updates 58 E empty battery icon 46 65 enlarging images 17 Exit menu 5 exiting camera menus 5 exposures automatic 8 control 68 using shutter button 9 extending battery life 46 52 F fill flash 20 flash button 2 20 fill 20 icons 19 65 location 2 provided too much light 55 range 55 recharging 19 20 setting indicator 2 setting off 20 using 19 FLASH CHARGING message
15. Installing the software on a Windows computer 1 Insert the HP photosmart 612 CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The installation window automatically appears Note If the installation window does not appear click Start and then click Run Type X Setup exe where X is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 Click Next and then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software Certain versions of the camera are shipped with bonus software Keep the HP photosmart 612 CD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive and continue to the next section to install the bonus software To install the bonus software 1 Click Start click Run and in the Open box type X Bonus setup exe where X is the drive letter assigned to your CD ROM drive 2 Click OK and then follow the instructions on the screen to install the bonus software Connecting the camera to a Windows computer Before connecting the camera to your computer make sure you have installed the software Note The camera uses a USB connection so you do not need to turn the computer off when connecting or disconnecting the camera Sharing and printing images 27 To connect the camera to a Windows computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB n cable into the camera 3 Plug the flat end of the cable into any USB port on your computer Note When the camera is connected to your computer only the power control
16. Problem Possible cause Solution The camera The batteries arenot Check the following conditions does not turn functioning correctly e The type of batteries that you have on installed in the camera may not be the appropriate type for a digital camera Use only four photo quality AA lithium alkaline or NIMH batteries e Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly The positive and negative poles may be reversed e The charge in the batteries may be low or completely drained Try installing new or recharged batteries The ac adapter is Check the following conditions not functioning e The ac power adapter is plugged correctly into an electrical outlet e There is power at the outlet e The ac power adapter is not damaged Troubleshooting 51 Problem Possible cause Solution You have an ac When you have an ac adapter power adapter connected to the camera the camera connected to the does not use battery power even if the camera but it is not adapter is not connected to a power connected to a source If you want to use battery power power source disconnect the ac adapter from the camera If you want to use ac power connect the ac adapter to a working electrical outlet The camera The camera is off Turn on the camera does not respondwhen The camera is If the status LCD displays the letters PC I press a connected to a the camera buttons do not respond button computer The batteries are
17. Replace the batteries empty The camera needs Turn the camera off and then on again to be reset Remove the batteries and reinstall them If you are using an ac power adapter disconnect the adapter from the camera remove and reinstall the batteries and then reconnect the adapter l replace the Extended use of the To extend the life of your batteries camera image display e Always use an ac adapter to power batteries consumes battery the camera when you are using the frequently power Unloading image display for an extended images to your period of time and when you are computer can also unloading images to your computer consume a lot of e Limit your use of the image display battery power e Do not use ordinary alkaline batteries Purchase higher grade batteries such as ultra or premium grade alkaline or lithium batteries or switch to rechargeable NiMH batteries These batteries are available from various battery manufacturers The camera turnson Always carry the camera securely ina and consumes case battery power while you carry it loose in a purse or backpack 52 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Problem Possible cause The NiMH batteries you are using were recharged incorrectly Solution You must recharge all four NIMH batteries after fully draining them four times for the batteries to reach their optimum capacity and performance The wrong date and or time is shown The batteries were dead
18. Use atripod to steady the camera for the longer exposure My image is Your subject was too The camera s automatic focus range is blurry close to the camera 20 cm 8 inches from the front of the lens lens to infinity For a clear sharp image make sure your subject is within this range The subject wasn t If you do not want your subject in the centered in the middle of the image or if the subject frame or the subject lacks contrast use focus lock to set the did not provide camera s automatic focus using a enough contrast for different subject For more information the camera to focus see Using focus lock on page 9 properly The subject moved If you are photographing a moving while you took the object try using focus lock picture You moved the Hold the camera steady as you press camera while you the SHUTTER button or use a tripod took the picture 54 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Problem Possible cause Solution My image is There was not Wait for natural lighting conditions to too dark enough light improve add indirect lighting or use the flash to illuminate your subject The flash was on The flash can only illuminate objects that but the subject was are within 2 5 m 8 feet of the camera too far away Make sure your subject is within range of the flash when you take the picture A light shone behind Use FLASH ON to brighten the subject the subject when there is a back light Your fin
19. Windows 2000 or Windows ME or later or Macintosh OS 8 6 or later To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer 1 Change the camera s PC Connect Mode to Disk Drive For more information see Changing the PC Connect Mode setting on page 31 Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable Turn on the camera The letters PC appear in the status LCD to indicate that the camera is connected to the computer The computer recognizes the camera as a disk drive 4 Use the following procedure to access your images as files e Windows Double click the icon for the newly assigned disk drive in My Computer or navigate to the drive letter in Windows Explorer Use the Copy and Paste commands to transfer selected images to your hard drive e Macintosh Double click the icon for the newly assigned disk drive which appears on the desktop and then drag and drop the selected files to your hard drive Sharing and printing images 35 Using a card reader You can use a CF memory card reader such as the SanDisk ImageMate or a PCMCIA adapter to view and save image files on your computer If you have saved your images to a CF memory card and you have a card reader installed on your computer insert the CF memory card into the card reader Then access your images on the CF memory card just as you would access files on a floppy disk See your card reader s documentation for details Card readers can be purchased from www hpshoppin
20. age represented by one two or three stars The image quality indicator disappears after two seconds The 2X symbol appears in the upper right corner if the picture was digitally zoomed The status line at the bottom of the image display shows the following information about the current image The number of the picture and the number of images stored in memory or on the CF memory card If the image is selected for printing the number of copies you want to print and the print order icon The date the picture was taken Managing images on the camera 13 image quality indicator status line image number and number print order DPOF date the picture was of images stored in memory information and taken print order icon When you have finished reviewing images be sure to turn off the image display to conserve battery power To do this press the IMAGE DISPLAY ON OFF IOI button or turn the camera off Creating a print order You can use your camera to select the images that you want to print For example when you gather with family and friends to view your photos you can keep track of the photos they want copies of and then print the photos later With a print order you can select one image several images or all of the images that you have stored in the camera select how many copies you want of each image or of all images To add an image to a print order you select the number of copies that you want to
21. computer 31 requirements for Windows computer 26 specifications 68 storing images 37 using with memory card 42 MEMORY FULL message 39 menus choosing language 4 Copy to CF Card 42 Date amp Time 23 Delete 5 16 Exit 5 exiting without making a selection 5 Magnify 5 18 main 5 navigating 5 PC Connect Mode 31 Print DPOF 5 15 selecting 5 Setup 5 View Thumbnails 5 17 Welcome Screen 24 messages error 56 modes flash 19 image quality 21 PC Connect 31 72 shooting 68 mount for tripod 2 N NO IMAGES IN MEMORY message 44 57 NO IMAGES ON CF CARD message 44 57 NOT ENOUGH ROOM ON CF CARD message 57 o optical zoom 1 9 68 P parts of camera 1 pausing while unloading images 29 PC Connect Mode 31 phone numbers for support 59 60 photographs See images pictures pictures date taken where shown 13 focusing and adjusting exposure 8 framing 8 holding the camera 7 previewing 8 remaining indicator 66 settings for light conditions 20 taking 7 using optical and digital zoom 9 using the flash 19 See also images playback magnification 68 playback menu See main menu posed groups using self timer for 10 power conserving 7 8 13 28 45 specifications 68 power adapter See AC power adapter power switch 2 powering the camera 45 previewing See viewing Print DPOF menu 5 15 print orders adding 14 copying from internal memory to memory card 43 creating and editing 14 indicator 66 where shown 13 printing fro
22. e dial in to select the Fran ais p gt language Espa ol LI Italiano AAS Step 4 Set the camera date and time 1 Turn the dial to point to the date format and then press the dial to change it 2 Turnthe dial to point to the date and then press the dial 3 Turnthe dial to change the number and then press the dial to confirm it 4 Set the remaining values in the same way Select Exit The image display turns off Using the control dial Use the dial to scroll through images of pictures that you have taken make selections from the camera menus which allow you to manipulate your images and adjust the camera settings The dial operates in two distinct ways you can depress it or you can turn it left or right 4 HP photosmart 612 User Guide To review your images 1 Press the dial to begin reviewing your pictures on the image display on the back of the camera 2 Turnthe dial to scroll through images of pictures you have taken To navigate the menus 1 Press the dial again The main menu appears as a row of icons across the top of the image display PRINT DELETE VIEW MAGNIFY SETUP EXIT DPOF THUMB NAILS 2 Turnthe dial to the right until the desired icon is selected on the image display Each icon represents an action or a menu A selected icon has a yellow border and background A text description of the icon appears in
23. e a picture or press the CF CARD images but no images are IOl button stored on the CF card thatis f you have images stored in in the camera This internal memory and you message appears want to view them turn off automatically when you the camera remove the CF delete all images or format card and turn the camera the CF card back on For more information see Using both internal memory and a CF memory card on page 42 NO IMAGES IN You attempted to view Take a picture or press the MEMORY images but there are no IOl button images stored in internal For more information see memory This message Storing images in memory appears automatically when on page 37 you delete all images or format the camera s internal memory NOT ENOUGH You attempted to copy Delete some of the images ROOM ON CF images from internal on the CF card or replace the CARD memory to a CF card but card with one with more Troubleshooting space on the CF card is insufficient for all the images storage capacity Or remove the card delete some of the images in internal memory and try again 57 Getting assistance To help ensure trouble free performance your HP digital camera comes with award winning HP Customer Care Whether you have a question or a request for repair HP Customer Care makes it fast and easy to get the assistance you need S wo HP Customer Care Visiting HP Web sites HP product support Visit w
24. en the Setup menu rA Turn the gt dial to scroll to the row of flags and then press the dial Turn the press the 7 gt dial to scroll to the language you want and then dial Adjusting the camera settings 23 Setting the welcome screen When you first turn the camera on the welcome screen displays the HP Invent logo 24 You can configure the welcome screen to display an image of your choice To change the image on the welcome screen 1 2 3 Turn on the camera Press the dial to begin reviewing your images Turn the amp dial to scroll to the image that you want to use as the welcome screen Press the dial to open the main menu Turn the amp press the Turn the amp dial to scroll to the Setup icon and then dial to open the Setup menu y dial to scroll to Welcome Screen and then press the dial Turn the This Image press the dial to scroll to either or HP Logo and then dial eQAWelcome Screen HP photosmart 612 User Guide Sharing and printing images After you have taken some pictures with your digital camera you can use them in many fun and creative ways You can transfer them to your computer for use in creative projects or for sharing with family and friends over the Internet If you have a printer with a slot for a CompactFlash CF memory card y
25. er Guide The images are copied from internal memory to the CF memory card Your images are still stored in internal memory until you delete them If you have created a print order for those images the print order is copied to the CF memory card along with the images Formatting memory The internal memory installed in your digital camera is formatted at the factory Under ordinary circumstances you do not need to format it However if the camera does not store images properly you might want to try formatting the internal memory CAUTION Formatting deletes everything stored in memory Most CF memory cards are already formatted when you buy them However if you buy a CF memory card that has not been formatted you need to format it before you can store images on it If you insert a new formatted card in the camera and it doesn t work try reformatting it it might have been formatted improperly Also reformat cards that were previously used in a different camera to optimize them for use with your camera Note You can reuse a CF memory card that is full by formatting it This deletes all images and files from the card You can also use the Delete menu to delete one or all images from a CF memory card To format internal memory or a CF memory card 1 Turn on the camera 2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu 3 Turnthe dial to scroll to the Delete icon and then press the dial to open the Delete menu K
26. error indications and the card is formatted and is not full the card might be damaged Try reformatting the card or try a different card Using both internal memory and a CF memory card If you have images stored in internal memory and you install a CF memory card you can no longer access the images in internal memory You have two options 42 Turn the camera off remove the card and turn the camera back on You now have access to images in internal memory Copy the images from internal memory to the CF memory card and access the images from the CF memory card To copy images from internal memory to a CF memory card 1 If you have not already already done so install a CF memory card in the camera 2 Turnon the camera 3 Press the dial twice to open the main menu 4 Turn the press the 5 Turnthe gt dial to scroll to the Setup icon and then dial to open the Setup menu N gt dial to scroll to Copy to CF Card and then press the dial Note 6 Turnthe Copying images from internal memory to a CF memory card does not overwrite content that is already on the CF memory card If the CF memory card does not have enough room to store all the images that are in internal memory an error message appears Either make room on the CF memory card or turn the camera off and replace the CF memory card dial to select Yes and then press the dial HP photosmart 612 Us
27. find camera 55 image unload 32 installing on Macintosh computer 32 installing on Windows computer 27 obtaining updates 58 USB Mass Storage Support 56 warranty 63 specifications AC power adapter 48 camera 68 speed of shutter 68 status battery 45 CF CompactFlash memory card 41 status LCD location 2 symbols 65 status line 13 stopping self timer 11 stored images viewing 13 storing images determining possible number 38 in memory 37 strobe See flash support customer 58 SupportPack 60 73 T taking pictures 7 telephone numbers for support 59 60 third party Web sites 58 thumbnails viewing 17 time losing 22 setting 22 wrong one displayed 53 timer See self timer transferring images See unloading images tripod mount 2 troubleshooting problems 51 U unloading images description 25 pausing 29 to Macintosh computer 33 to Windows computer 28 without using software 35 updates for drivers 58 USB Macintosh connection 32 Mass Storage Support software 56 Windows connection 27 Windows NT 4 0 connection 29 Vv versions of software obtaining 58 View Thumbnails menu 5 17 viewfinder green light next to 67 indicator light 2 67 red light next to 53 67 using 7 yellow light next to 54 67 viewing images using card reader 36 images using image display 5 stored images 13 thumbnails 17 w warranty information 60 63 Web sites AC power adapter 48 camera 25 58 downloading Macintosh software 56 HP assistance 58 HP pho
28. g India 91 11 682 6035 Indonesia 62 21 350 3408 China 86 10 6564 5959 Ireland 353 0 1 662 5525 Colombia 9 800 919 477 Israel 972 0 9 952 48 48 Czech Republic 42 0 2 6130 7310 Italy 39 02 264 10350 Denmark 45 39 29 4099 Korea Republic of 82 2 3270 0700 Seoul 82 80 999 0700 outside Seoul Troubleshooting 61 Malaysia 60 3 2695 2566 Kuala Lumpur 1 300 88 00 28 Penang South Africa 086 000 1030 RSA 27 11 258 9301 outside RSA Mexico 52 58 9922 Mexico City 01 800 472 6684 outside Mexico City Spain 34 902 321 123 Middle East Africa 44 0 207 512 52 02 Sweden 46 0 8 619 2170 Netherlands 31 0 20 606 8751 Switzerland 41 0 848 80 11 11 New Zealand 64 9 356 6640 Taiwan 886 2 2717 0055 Norway 47 22 11 6299 Thailand 66 2 661 4000 Peru 0 800 10111 Turkey 90 216 579 71 71 Philippines 63 2 867 3551 Ukraine 7 380 44 490 3520 Poland 48 22 865 98 00 United Arab Emirates 971 4 883 8454 Portugal 351 21 3176333 United Kingdom UK 44 0 207 512 52 02 Puerto Rico 1 877 232 0589 Venezuela 800 47 777 Caracas 207 8488 Romania 40 1315 44 42 or local 01 3154442 Viet Nam 84 0 8 823 4530 Russian Federation 7 095 797 3520 Moscow 7 812 346 7997 St Petersburg S
29. g com selected countries only or from your local digital camera or electronics store Printing images on a printer equipped with a card reader 36 If your printer has a slot for a CF memory card as the HP photosmart 1000 and higher series printers do you can print your images directly from the card For more information see your printer s documentation HP photosmart 612 User Guide Storing images in memory When you first unpack your digital camera and begin taking pictures the images are stored in the camera s internal memory This makes it easier than ever to save pictures there s no need for film of any kind You can delete unwanted images from the camera anytime making space available for new images However your camera also has a slot for digital film in the form of a CompactFlash CF memory card purchased separately The card is more economical than conventional film because you can reuse the card over and over again If you install a CF memory card in your camera images are stored on the CF memory card rather than in the camera s internal memory Note If your computer runs Windows NT or if it does not have a USB port you must store images on a CF memory card Then use a CF memory card reader to transfer images to your computer This chapter describes how to use your camera with or without a CF memory card and how to copy images from internal memory to a CF memory card Tip As long as you have
30. ger blocked Be sure to move your fingers away from the flash the flash when you are ready to take a picture My image is The flash provided Change the flash setting to AUTO or too bright too much light OFF A natural or artificial Try taking the picture from a different source other than angle Avoid pointing the camera directly the flash provided toward a bright light or reflective surface too much light on a sunny day If there is light behind your subject use the FLASH ON setting You were too close Move back from the subject or set the to the subject to use flash to FLASH OFF and take the the flash picture again When I The camera is Turn on the camera connect the camera to my computer the software says it can t find the camera turned off The USB cable is not connected correctly Make sure that the USB cable is firmly connected at both ends 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 The camera needs to be reset Turn the camera off and then on again Troubleshooting 55 Problem Possible cause Solution The computer The camera is not Open the Setup menu and check the does not configured correctly PC Connect Mode setting recognize the for the type of e If you are using a Windows camera and computer you have computer make sure PC Connect the automatic
31. h the camera Use of any other adapter will void your warranty and can damage your camera ac power adapters are available at www hpshopping com selected countries only For ac adapter specifications see HP s photosmart Web site at www hp com photosmart and click support Note An ac power adapter provides power to the camera It does not recharge the batteries To connect an ac power adapter 1 Plug the adapter into a power source such as a wall outlet or power strip 2 Connect the round end of the adapter cable to the camera z G E Sb 1 i Note If you want to use rl S battery power S remove the ac adapter from the camera If the ac adapter is connected to the camera even if it is not connected to a power source the camera will not use battery power 48 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Caring for your camera and accessories Camera Keep the lens clean to help you take sharp clear photos with the best possible focus Use a dry soft lint free cloth to gently wipe the lens and status and image displays to clean off any fingerprints and dust Wipe the outside surfaces of the camera with a clean dry cloth Never use a rough cloth or abrasive cleaners which can scratch the camera Do not leave the camera in the sun or in a very warm location for example inside a car for long periods If you move the camera from a cold to a warm location or vice versa always allow the camera several minute
32. hase date and the pack must be purchased within the first 180 days of product purchase HP will determine the hardware service offering based upon the outcome of system self test programs run by the customer through the initial call to the HP Customer Care Center If during your technical support call it is determined that your product needs replacement then HP will ship you this replacement product next business day free of charge Optional Accidental Damage Protection is also available This warranty upgrade protects against accidental breakage such as spills drops or falls Both of these warranty upgrades offer maximized uptime and productivity the convenience of door to door pickup with delivery packaging and freight prepaid by HP For more information please visit www hp com go hpsupportpack or call 1 888 999 4747 Obtaining support worldwide If you need help with your HP product please call the phone number listed below for the Customer Support Center in your country Telephone support is free for 1 year in Asia and the South Pacific and 30 days in the Middle East and Africa For phone support in Europe please check for the details and conditions of phone support in your country by consulting the following Web site www hp com go support Alternatively you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number indicated in this booklet As part of our constant efforts to improve our phone support service we advise you to check ou
33. he camera HP photosmart 612 User Guide CompactFlash CompactFlash 6 Gently push the CF memory card all the way into the camera 7 Close the CF memory card door Tip If you cannot close the CF memory card door you might not have inserted the card correctly Remove the card and try again Checking the CF memory card status If you have a CF memory card installed in the camera the letters CF appear in the status LCD and in the status line of the image display If the CF memory card is full O appears for the remaining picture count and a red light appears to the left of the viewfinder when you press the SHUTTER button In addition if the image display is on the message CF CARD FULL appears on the status line to indicate that you cannot take any more pictures If the CF memory card is damaged or unformatted the letters CF appear on the status LCD and blink and an error message appears on the image display To resume taking pictures try the following steps If you receive any card error indications immediately after installing a new blank CF memory card the card might need to be formatted If the message CF CARD FULL appears on the image display after you have successfully taken and stored numerous images on the CF memory card the CF memory card is full Unload Storing images in memory 41 the images to your computer then delete all images on the card or re format it If you receive the card
34. he letters CF appear on the status LCD kii aae m Me woe CF card indicator Storing images in memory 39 Installing a CF memory card Use only CompactFlash Association CFA certified type 1 CF memory cards with your digital camera These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are available in a variety CompactFlash of memory sizes You can purchase additional CF memory cards from www hpshopping com selected countries only or from your local digital camera or electronics store To install a CF memory card 1 Make sure the camera is turned off CAUTION Inserting or removing a CF memory card while the camera is on could damage the existing card or result in lost images 2 Open the CF memory card door 3 If there is a card already in the camera remove the existing card To do this locate the lever on the bottom of the camera under the CF memory card door Slide it toward the center of the camera The card pops out 4 Hold the new CF memory card so that the CF removal tiny ledge on the top rear of the card is lever between your fingers the side with pinholes faces the camera and the ledge on the back of the card faces the front of the camera 5 Insert the card firmly all the way into the camera CAUTION The card should fit easily almost all the way into the 40 slot If it stops when it is only partially inserted turn the card over and try again Do not force the card into t
35. he viewfinder Adjust the zoom by pressing the ends of the ZOOM Gw__4 control until the subject is positioned as you desire Press and hold the SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure When you see the green light to the left of the viewfinder press the SHUTTER button all the way down The image display on the back of the camera turns on and displays the image for a short time To preserve battery power the image display turns off after the image has been saved to memory To review all the pictures you have taken press the dial Tip When you are taking a picture be careful to keep Taking pictures your fingers away from the lens and the flash Previewing your pictures Instead of looking through the viewfinder to frame a picture you can use the image display to preview a picture The image display shows exactly what your picture will look like whereas the viewfinder is slightly less accurate Preview your picture on the image display when precise framing is important especially when you are taking a close up shot Note Using the image display consumes a lot of battery power To conserve battery power the camera automatically turns off the image display after 60 seconds if you do not press a button To preview a picture 1 Turn on the camera 2 Press the IMAGE DISPLAY ON OFF IOI button to turn the image display on 3 Frame your picture in the image di
36. hp photosmart 612 digital camera hp photosmart 612 digital camera user guide Trademark and copyright information Copyright 2001 Hewlett Packard Company All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a U S registered trademark of Intel Corporation Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end of life Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display Lead in solder Alkaline manganese dioxide zinc or lithium iron disulfide AA batteries that are included with the camera Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA www eiae org Table of Contents Camera parts 0 1 ee eee 1 SOU Pie kek EPs ie eee A atten Dues Aoki AP dee Peles 3 Step 1 Attach the wrist strap 20 0 000 3
37. in menu Turn the dial to scroll to the Magnify icon and then press the dial to magnify the image Q The camera magnifies the center of the image to three times its normal size Turn the dial to pan left or right in the image Press the dial to open the Magnify menu To change the panning direction so you can pan up and down turn the dial to scroll to the double arrow icon and then press the dial To magnify the image further turn the dial to scroll to the magnifying glass icon and then press the gt dial SCROLL UP DOWN The camera magnifies the center of the image to six times its normal size Repeat steps 6 and 7 to scroll the image left and right or to reduce the magnification To return to a full view of the image select the Exit icon and then press the dial HP photosmart 612 User Guide Adjusting the camera settings You can modify the camera settings to fit the current picture taking conditions and your preferences For example you can adjust the flash settings to fit current lighting conditions This chapter describes how to use the flash change the image quality change the date and time change the language set the welcome screen Using the flash The camera offers four flash settings The current flash setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD In addition if the image display is on a message appears about
38. ingapore 65 272 5300 62 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Hewlett Packard limited warranty statement HP product Duration of limited warranty HP Photo Imaging Software e 1 year for hardware 1 year telephone support US and HP photosmart 612 digital camera Canada for all other regions see Obtaining support worldwide on page 60 1 HP warrants to you the end user customer that HP hardware accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase for the period specified above If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new 2 HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase for the period specified above due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will replace software which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects 3 HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free If HP is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product 4 HP pr
39. ll give you room for more images If you have a CF memory card remove it and see if you have room in internal memory the status LCD shows a number other than 0 or install anew CF memory card For more information see Installing a CF memory card on page 40 Troubleshooting 53 Problem Possible cause The memory card that you have in the camera is damaged or is not formatted Solution Format the memory card or replace it with a new formatted card A yellow light appears next to the viewfinder when I press the shutter The camera cannot find a focus because you are too close to the subject The camera s automatic focus range is 20 cm 8 inches to infinity and focuses on the object in the center of the frame Make sure you are not too close to the subject and that you have placed the subject in the middle of the frame button halfway The camera cannot Try a different angle or change the down find a focus because lighting on your subject You can also the subject does not use focus lock to set the focus ona provide enough different subject For more information contrast for the see Using focus lock on page 9 automatic focus system The exposure willbe Try the following solutions longer than 1 30 e Use the flash second because the Wait for lighting conditions to light is dim and the improve or turn on the lights in the flash has been room turned off e
40. m a memory card 25 36 HP photosmart 612 User Guide images 15 25 without a computer 36 problems troubleshooting 51 purchasing AC power adapter 48 card reader 36 HP SupportPack 60 Q quality of images changing 21 effect on memory 38 good better and best 21 R range for automatic focus 54 for flash 55 recharging batteries 46 flash 19 20 red light next to viewfinder 53 67 RED EYE message 20 red eye reduction 20 66 reformatting memory card 43 remaining number of pictures 2 13 removing batteries 47 contents of memory 43 images from memory 16 memory card 40 repair services 64 replacing batteries 3 47 camera 60 memory card 40 needed too frequently for batteries 52 requirements AC power adapter 48 batteries 47 Macintosh computer 31 memory cards 40 Windows computer 26 resetting the camera 52 resolutions image quality 21 specifications 68 response none from camera 52 reusing CF memory card 43 S safety Index precautions 50 sales and service offices 64 saved images viewing 13 saving images using card reader 36 memory through image quality 21 self timer blinking icon 67 button and indicator 2 11 67 canceling 11 delay 68 icon 66 using 10 setting up the camera 3 4 Setup menu 5 sharing images 25 shooting modes 68 shutter button location 2 red light appears 53 using to set focus and exposure 9 yellow light appears 54 shutter speed 68 slot for memory card 6 software bonus 27 32 cannot
41. ndicator lights the camera specifications Symbols on the status LCD Icon Meaning Batteries good mw Batteries low almost time to replace m _ M Batteries empty sufficient power for a few pictures iy blinking Batteries empty insufficient power for taking pictures 5 Automatic flash on Auto Flash off 5 Flash on Appendix A Reference 65 Icon Meaning Automatic flash with red eye reduction on Auto Good photo quality kk Better photo quality kkk Best photo quality Photo included in DPOF print order Self timer on CF memory card in camera Digital zoom on Pictures remaining blinking CF memory card error re hp me Camera connected to computer a Ph Zoom in Zoom out 66 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Camera indicator lights self timer light viewfinder indicator light gt Viewfinder The camera has achieved the best focus and exposure and is ready to take a photo Yellow The camera cannot find a focus or the exposure will take longer than 1 30 second The camera cannot take a photo for one of the following reasons e internal memory is full e the memory card is full damaged unformatted or missing Self timer Red blinking The self timer is counting down 10 seconds and will then take the photo Appendix A Reference 67 Camera specifications Sensor 2 31 megapixels 1 2 6 inch CCD C
42. ndow of the HP Photo Imaging Software opens Click Unload Images in the main window Because no USB camera is found the software displays a dialog box in which you can select the drive letter for your CF memory card reader Select the drive letter such as H for your CF memory card reader in the dialog box Start the HP Automatic Image Unload software and complete the steps to unload HP photosmart 612 User Guide Using the camera with a Macintosh co mputer System requirements for a Macintosh computer To work with your camera your Macintosh computer must meet or exceed the following requirements For updated system requirements go to www hp com photosmart Operating system Macintosh OS 8 6 or later Processor Power PC 233 MHz Memory RAM 64 MB 128 MB recommended OSX requires 128 MB Free hard disk 150 MB space Video display 800 by 600 pixels 16 bit color CD ROM Any speed Virtual memory Recommend setting to 96 MB to run Arcsoft software Changing the PC Connect Mode setting Before you can unload images from the camera to a Macintosh you must change the connection setting in the Setup menu 1 2 3 4 5 Shari Turn on the camera Press the dial tw ice to open the main menu Turn the dial to scroll to the Setup icon Press the dial to open the Setup menu Turn the dial to scroll to PC Connect Mode and then
43. ntil you see the green light next to the viewfinder Keeping the SHUTTER button pressed halfway down move the camera to frame your subject Press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture Using the optical or digital zoom You can use the camera s optical or digital zoom to make a subject appear to be closer Note Digital zoom reduces image quality To use the optical zoom 1 2 Taking pictures With the camera on frame the subject in the viewfinder Move the zoom control toward the wide position to zoom out Move the zoom control toward the telephoto 4 position to zoom in When the lens reaches either the extreme wide or extreme telephoto position it stops moving even if you continue to press the control Zoom control To use the digital zoom 1 Turn on the camera and go to Prieview mode 2 Press the zoom control toward the telephoto 4 position and hold it 3 Release the control and then press the zoom control toward the telephoto 4 position again to activate digital zoom The image display comes on automatically and 2X DIGITAL ZOOM appears in the status line Note Digital zoom works in Preview mode only Using the self timer Use the self timer to take a picture of yourself or a posed group After you turn on the self timer and press the SHUTTER button the camera waits 10 seconds before taking the picture 10 HP photosmart 612 User Guide To use the self timer
44. oducts may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use 5 Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by HP c unauthorized modification or misuse d operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product or e improper site preparation or maintenance 6 TOTHE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some countries states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country state to state or province to province 7 HP s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where HP has a support presence for this product and where HP has marketed this product The level of warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards HP will not alter form fit or function of the product to make it operate in a country for which it was never intended to function for legal or regulatory
45. of the C PRINT EO current image Select All Images if PThisimage you want copies of all the images in All images memory a Print opg Exit a Press the dial iN fs Select the number of copies of the image that you want Managing images on the camera 15 Tip To remove an image from a print order set the number of copies for that image to zero Deleting your images You can delete a single image or all images from the camera After an image has been deleted it cannot be recovered Note If you have a CF memory card installed images are deleted only from the card To delete images 1 2 3 Turn on the camera Press the dial to begin reviewing your images If you are deleting a single image turn the dial to scroll to the image you want to delete Note If you are deleting all images it does not matter which image is displayed on the image display Press the dial to open the main menu G Turn the dial to scroll to the Delete icon and press the dial to open the Delete menu Turn the dial to select This Image if you want to delete the Q DELETE current image only or All Images if gel sues j you want to delete all images All images a Format Memory Press the dial to delete the Exit image or images If you chose to delete all images the camera asks you to confirm To confirm turn the dial to select Yes and then
46. olor depth 30 bit Resolution BEST and BETTER photo quality settings 1792 x 1200 pixels GOOD photo quality setting 592 x 400 pixels Internal memory 8 megabytes MB Memory card Compact Flash Type all storage sizes supported Lens system 5 element lens F2 8 TTL auto focus 6 8 mm equivalent to a 43mm lens on a 35 mm conventional film camera Zoom 2x optical zoom Digital Zoom 2x digital zoom Shooting modes Single shot Exposure control Auto exposure Aperture 2 8 and 8 0 Shutter speed 1 4 ms to 320 ms Focus TTL auto focus 20 cm 7 9 inches to infinity Sensitivity ISO 100 White balance Auto Self timer 10 second delay Viewfinder Optical viewfinder Flash Built in flash with range up to 2 5 meters 8 2 feet modes auto auto with red eye reduction on off LCD 1 8 inch color LCD with 61 600 pixels 280 x 220 3x and 6x playback magnification Power 4 AA batteries included or optional HP approved ac adapter Interface USB Dimensions 113 mm 4 52 inches long by 43 mm 1 72 inches wide by 68 mm 2 72 inches high Weight 186 6 6 0z without batteries 68 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Index Numerics 2x digital zoom 1 10 68 2x DIGITAL ZOOM message 10 2x optical zoom 1 9 68 2x timer button 10 A AC power adapter 48 adapter See AC power adapter aperture 68 Apple Macintosh See Macintosh computer ArcSof
47. operates The other camera buttons do not respond Unloading images to a Windows computer 28 Unloading is the process of copying images from the camera s memory to your computer If you have a CF memory card installed in the camera images will be copied from the CF memory card to the computer You can unload images from your camera in one of three ways automatically manually or by connecting the camera as a disk drive The automatic unload procedure is the preferred method For descriptions of the other methods see the online documentation with the HP Photo Imaging software Tip To conserve battery power you can use an HP approved ac adapter optional when you are unloading images to your computer Follow the procedure in this section if your computer runs Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows 98 To unload images automatically 1 Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable 2 Turn onthe camera HP photosmart 612 User Guide The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer After a few seconds the software starts Follow the instructions in the software to complete the unload process Note To pause the automatic unload click anywhere in the HP Automatic Image Unload Software window If you have no new images in your camera when you connect it to the computer the software appears to unload images and then informs you that no new images were found You can
48. or were removed from the camera for more than 10 minutes Replace the batteries and then reset the date and time using the camera menus To avoid losing date and time information replace low batteries promptly The incorrect The wrong language Change the camera language by using language is was selected when the camera s Setup menu set on the you started the camera camera the first time A long delay The camera is still Wait a few seconds for the camera to occurs after saving the last finish processing the image and then press the picture you took press the SHUTTER button halfway down shutter button When a steady green light appears next before the to the viewfinder the camera is ready to camera takes take another picture a picture The flash is Wait until the flash icon on the status recharging LCD stops blinking before taking another flash picture The light is low and In dim light the camera requires a longer the flash is turned exposure Either hold the camera very off steady until it takes the picture or improve the lighting conditions or use the flash A red light Space in memory is Make room in memory by deleting or appears next to the viewfinder when I press the shutter button insufficient for the picture The status LCD shows 0 images remaining unloading images or select a lower image quality setting If you do not have a CF memory card installed installing one wi
49. ou can print your images directly from a CF memory card Check out HP s photosmart Web site at www hp com photosmart for great ideas and tips about how to use your images to create fun projects This chapter describes how to use the camera with the following equipment Microsoft Windows or a Microsoft Windows NT computer Macintosh computer Computer on which you have not installed the HP software Card reader Printer equipped with a card reader Sharing and printing images 25 Using the camera with a Windows computer You can copy the images from your digital camera to a Microsoft Windows computer System requirements for a Windows computer To work with your camera your computer must meet or exceed the following requirements For updated system requirements go to www hp com photosmart Operating system Windows 98 Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 Processor 166 megahertz MHz Pentium or equivalent 233 MHz for Windows XP Memory RAM Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 32 MB Windows NT 4 0 64 MB Windows XP 64 MB 128 MB recommended Free hard disk 180 MB space Video display 640 by 480 pixels 256 bit color CD ROM Any speed Interface Windows 98 Windows Me Windows XP and Windows 2000 USB port Windows NT 4 0 CF memory card and card reader purchased separately 26 HP photosmart 612 User Guide
50. press the dial ng and printing images 31 6 Turn the dial to scroll to Disk Drive and then press the dial Installing the software on a Macintosh computer You can unload images to your computer either manually or automatically To use the software s automatic unload feature install the ArcSoft Photolmpression with software from the camera CD 1 Insert the HP photosmart 612 CD into your computer s CD ROM drive Double click the CD icon on the desktop Double click the appropriate language folder and then double click the installer icon 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software Certain versions of the camera are shipped with bonus software Keep the HP photosmart 612 CD in the computer s CD ROM drive and continue to the next section to install the bonus software To install the bonus software 1 Double click the Bonus folder icon 2 Double click the installer icon for Panorama Maker or PhotoFantasy 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer Note The camera uses a USB connection so you do not need to turn the computer off when connecting or disconnecting the camera 32 HP photosmart 612 User Guide To connect the camera to a Macintosh computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB m cable supplied into the camera E o a 3 Plug the flat end
51. print Note When you are reviewing images on the image display a print order icon appears on the status line for images that you have added to the print order A print order creates a Digital Print Order Format DPOF file This file is stored with your images in memory 14 HP photosmart 612 User Guide You can print photos from your print order in one of two ways When you transfer your images from the camera to a computer the print order is copied along with them If you have configured the software that came with your camera to do so the computer reads the print order and prints the specified images For more information see the online help in the software If your images are stored on a CF memory card you can insert the memory card directly into a DPOF compatible printer The printer reads the print order and prints the specified images Note A Macintosh computer does not recognize a DPOF print order To create or edit a print order 1 Turn on the camera 2 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images 3 If you want copies of a single image use the dial to scroll to the image you want to add to or remove from the print order Note If you want copies of all images it does not matter which image is displayed on the image display 4 Press the dial to open the main menu and then press the dial to open the Print DPOF menu f Z 5 Turnthe dial to select This Image if you want copies
52. r Web site on a regular basis for new information regarding service features and delivery If you think your HP product may need service call the Customer Support Center which can help determine if service is required and direct you to a service site Otherwise contact the store where you purchased the product Or visit www hp com cpso support quide psd repairhelp html for the nearest sales and service Office 60 HP photosmart 612 User Guide If the number below has changed visit www hp com cposupport mail_support htm to check for a new one For English support in Europe contact 44 0 207 512 52 02 Argentina 5411 4778 8380 0810 555 5520 clientes del interior Egypt 202 7956222 or 7956222 local Australia 63 3 8877 8000 or local 03 8877 8000 Finland 358 0 203 47 288 France 33 0 1 43 62 34 34 Austria 0810 00 6080 Belgium Dutch 32 0 2 626 8806 French 32 0 2 626 8807 Germany 49 0 180 52 58 143 DM 24 min Euro 12 min Greece 30 1 6073 603 Brazil 11 3747 7799 Grande Sao Paulo 0800 157 751 outside Grande Sao Paulo Guatemala 1 800 999 5305 Hong Kong 852 3002 8555 Canada 905 206 4663 for support during the warranty period 877 621 4722 for support after the warranty period Hungary 36 0 1 382 1111 Chile 800 22 5547 Post sales Business Computing 800 360 999 Post sales Home Computin
53. reasons 8 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES Troubleshooting 63 64 EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU Hardware repair services If you think your camera ADF or XPA needs repair first call the Customer Support Center which can help determine if service is required and direct you to a service site For more information see Contacting HP Customer Support on page 59 Otherwise contact the store where you purchased the product Or visit www hp com cpso support guide psd repairhelp html for the nearest sales and service office Service is free of charge during the warranty period Beyond the warranty period service will be charged HP photosmart 612 User Guide Appendix A Reference This appendix describes the symbols on the status LCD the camera i
54. ression software opens and you can view edit print and create projects with your images For more information see the ArcSoft software Help Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer When you unload images to your computer the images are still stored in the camera until you delete them If you take new pictures and then unload images again the automatic unload software ignores the old images That way you do not end up with multiple copies of the same image on your computer If you have no new images in your camera when you connect it to the computer the automatic unload does not take place In the Options window you can disable the automatic unload feature To turn the feature on again open the Options window in the ArcSoft PI folder Make sure you know where your images are stored on your computer s hard disk By default images are stored in the Photolmpression folder for example Macintosh HD ArcSoft PI Photos 2002 07 04 If you ever decide to delete the ArcSoft PI folder you must first move your images to another folder If you do not your images will be deleted from the hard disk when you delete the Photolmpression folder 34 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Unloading images without using the camera software If you are away from home you can unload images to a computer that does not have the camera software installed on it Note Make sure that the computer has a USB port and that its operating system is
55. s to adjust to the current ambient temperature before you use it Memory cards To avoid erasing data from a memory card or damaging the card do not expose it to heat moisture or static electricity Maintaining your camera 49 Safety precautions 50 To avoid the risk of electric shock do not open the camera case or attempt to repair the camera yourself Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs Keep the camera dry Exposing the camera to excessive moisture can cause it to malfunction If moisture gets inside the camera stop using the camera immediately Allow the camera to air dry completely before operating it again Your digital camera comes with four non rechargeable batteries Do not attempt to recharge these batteries Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types Follow the battery manufacturer s safety instructions When disposing of batteries follow the battery manufacturer s disposal and recycling instructions or the guidelines that are recommended for your area Do not incinerate or puncture batteries Use only the HP approved ac power adapter Failure to do so could damage the camera or cause a fire Use of a non HP ac power adapter will also void your camera s warranty HP photosmart 612 User Guide Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about the following items troubleshooting error messages HP support camera warranty Problems and solutions
56. set up the HP Automatic Image Unload software so that certain tasks occur automatically after the images are unloaded from the camera You can automatically view your images automatically print your images automatically lay out a photo album page To set up the automatic tasks in the HP Automatic Image Unload Software window click Task Options For more information double click the HP Quick Reference Photo Imaging icon that is installed on your desktop with the software Using the camera with a Windows NT 4 0 computer Windows NT 4 0 does not support the USB interface so you cannot connect your camera directly to your computer You can save your images to a CF memory card purchased separately and then transfer them from the card to the computer through either a memory card slot in an HP printer equipped with one or through a memory card reader To use an HP printer that has a memory card slot Follow the instructions in your printer documentation to transfer images from the memory card to your Windows NT 4 0 computer through the printer s memory card slot Sharing and printing images 29 30 To use a CF memory card reader 1 2 3 Make sure the camera is turned off Remove the CF memory card from the camera Insert the CF memory card into the CF memory card slot in the card reader Turn the computer on if you have not already Double click the HP Photo Imaging Software icon on the Windows desktop The main wi
57. sing the camera with a Macintosh computer 31 System requirements for a Macintosh computer 31 Changing the PC Connect Mode setting 31 Installing the software on a Macintosh computer 32 Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer 32 Unloading images to a Macintosh computer 33 Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer 34 Unloading images without using the camera software 35 Using a card reader 000 cee eee eee 36 Printing images on a printer equipped with a card reader 36 Determining the number of pictures you can take 38 Using a CF memory card 0 000 eee 39 Installing a CF memory card 2000 0c e ee 40 Checking the CF memory card status 41 Using both internal memory and a CF memory card 42 Formatting memory asasan uaaa aaa aaa 43 Powering your camera asasan aana 45 Determining if the batteries need to be changed 45 Replacing the batteries 00000 cee 47 Using an ac power adapter 0 0200000 eee 48 Caring for your camera and accessories 49 Camerano easan Greed dh a a day gente Phe eed a ats 49 Memory cards soere seri 0 00 e eee eee 49 Safety precautions 00 000 cee eee 50 Problems and solutions 200 000 eee eee eeaee 51 Error messages 1 ee eee 56 Getting assistance 0 0
58. splay by pointing the camera lens at your subject 4 Press and hold the SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure 5 When you see the steady green light to the left of the viewfinder press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture To turn the image display off press the IOI button Understanding automatic focus and automatic exposure The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically for the current lighting condition You are more likely to catch the perfect shot especially when you are photographing an active subject if you set the camera s focus and exposure early To do this press the SHUTTER button halfway down and then press the SHUTTER button all the way down at the exact moment you want to capture the image 8 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Note If the camera cannot find a focus or if the exposure will be longer than 1 30 second a yellow light appears to the left of the viewfinder You can still take the picture but the results might not be optimal Using focus lock The automatic focus feature focuses on the subject in the middle of the picture and requires good contrast within that subject area If you do not want your subject to be in the middle of the image or if the subject lacks contrast use focus lock 1 Frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens as your subject Press the SHUTTER button halfway down to lock the focus Wait u
59. t Photolmpression 34 AUTO FLASH message 19 Auto Flash setting 19 AUTO icon 19 automatic exposure 8 flash See flash focus 8 54 unload feature 32 34 Automatic Image Unload software 32 34 B backlighting 20 BAD CF CARD message 56 batteries cautions 50 charge levels 45 65 compartment door 2 determining replacement need 45 disposing of 50 empty 65 extending life 46 52 icons 45 65 installing 3 need replacement frequently 52 removing 47 types to use 3 46 using rechargeable 46 BATTERIES ARE TOO LOW FOR LIVE VIEW message 56 battery level indicator 2 BETTER and BEST image qualities 22 blinking Index battery icon 46 65 flash icon 19 memory card icon 66 self timer icon 67 bonus software 27 32 Cc card reader 36 caring for the camera 49 cautions batteries 50 memory card 49 safety 50 CF CompactFlash memory card capacity 41 checking status 41 compartment door 2 description 6 37 ejector lever 2 formatting 43 indicator 2 39 66 installing 40 precautions 49 removing 40 reusing 43 using 39 42 CF CARD FULL message 41 CF CARD REQUIRES FORMATTING message 57 CF card See CF CompactFlash memory card CF message 39 changing date and time 4 exposure and focus automatically 8 flash setting 20 image quality 21 language 23 PC Connect Mode 31 print orders 14 settings 19 Welcome screen 24 charge levels for batteries 45 65 charging batteries 46 69 flash 19 cleaning the camera 49 clock 22 color depth
60. the shutter botton T FLASH OFF The flash will not be used regardless of the To change the flash setting 1 Turn on the camera 2 Press the FLASH 4 button flash indicator repeatedly until the flash ata flash button Bo setting you want appears on haat the status LCD DPAP HOG The 4 button cycles through four available flash Hiag y ke settings g OO Note The flash recharges between pictures This is indicated by a blinking flash icon on the status LCD When the flash icon stops blinking you can take another flash picture HP photosmart 612 User Guide Changing the image quality The camera has three image quality settings Good Better and Best The current image quality setting is indicated by one two or three stars on the status LCD In addition if the image display is on GOOD BETTER or BEST appears in the status line The image quality setting determines the quality of your images and how many images can be stored in internal memory or on the CF memory card Pictures taken with higher image quality take up more space in memory pictures taken with lower image quality take up less space Here are some important notes about the image quality setting You can use different image quality settings for different images The camera retains the current image quality setting until you change it even if you turn the camera off Because image qualit
61. the flash setting in the status line Each time you turn the camera off and then on again the flash setting automatically reverts to AUTO FLASH If you change the flash setting it remains until you change it again or until you turn the camera off and on Icon Message Description AUTO FLASH The camera determines the need for a flash 4 based on lighting conditions The flash setting Auto reverts to AUTO FLASH each time you turn the camera on Adjusting the camera settings 19 20 Icon Message Description RED EYE The flash will be used if needed Red eye reduction minimizes the occurrence of red eye in 5 pictures of people or animals by emitting several Auto short flashes to condition the subject s eyes to the flash followed by a final flash to take the picture If you are photographing people tell them to wait for the final flash before moving FLASH ON The flash will be used in all lighting conditions 4 The amount of light provided by the flash will be adjusted according to the current lighting conditions Use this setting when the lighting for the entire picture is sufficient but the lighting for the subject is not as in a backlighting situation This is commonly called fill flash lighting conditions Use this setting in places where flash photography is not permitted If necessary use a tripod to hold the camera steady The message HOLD STEADY may appear in the status line when you press
62. tice How HP can help HP s support hotline can help resolve problems with setup installation configuration and operation For questions about operating systems or network configurations contact your point of purchase or internal support department For help with non HP hardware or software please contact the manufacturer Before you call Please have the following information ready before you call serial number found on the bottom of your camera product name date of purchase Obtaining support within the United States Free telephone support for one year Within one year of your purchase telephone support is provided to you free of charge If this is a long distance call for you long distance charges will apply Call 208 323 2551 Our support staff is available from 6 am to 10 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday After the first year Call 208 323 2551 Charges are 25 00 per issue charged to your credit card If you think your HP product might need service call the Customer Support Center which can help determine if service is required Troubleshooting 59 Upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options available in the U S only Standard Next Day Exchange Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP SupportPack Service coverage begins on product purc
63. ton flash F viewfinder hy aN self timer LED control dial zoom control display CF memory card control compartment viewfinder battery access CF card release tripod mount digital zoom image quality indicator indicator flash symbols images remaining battery level self timer CF card indicator indicator i image qualit f aaea quality self timer button flash button 2 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Setup Setting up your digital camera is quick and easy follow these steps and you ll be ready to take pictures Step 1 Attach the wrist strap 1 Thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment that is located under the CF compartment door You l memory card ea 0 J might need to use a ee pointed object such as 7 IN a paper clip to pull the end of the loop through 2 Pull the strap through the loop and then pull the knot tight Step 2 Install the batteries 1 Locate the battery compartment door on the bottom of the camera Slide the door out and then lift it open 2 Insert the batteries according to the markings inside the battery compartment Getting started 3 Step 3 Choose the camera language 1 Slide the POWER CONTROL to turn the camera on 2 Turn the CONTROL dial until ee ne the language you want to use is N highlighted on the image display gt English aie d Deutsch A 3 Press th
64. tosmart 58 74 HP product support 58 HP SupportPack 60 purchasing card readers 36 sales and service 64 sales and service offices 60 third parties 58 worldwide support details 60 weight of camera 68 Welcome screen 24 Windows computer bonus software 27 connecting camera to 27 downloading images 28 installing software 27 system requirements 26 unloading images 28 35 using camera with 26 using camera with NT 4 0 29 wrist strap attaching 3 Y yellow light next to viewfinder 67 Z zoom indicator 2 zooming 7 9 10 HP photosmart 612 User Guide www hp com photosmart O invent Printed in Singapore 10 01 C8908 90035
65. w Empty If the battery icon shows that the batteries are empty it is time to replace the batteries Maintaining your camera 45 Note When the empty battery icon on the status LCD begins blinking the power is about to shut off You need to replace the batteries before you can take another picture The life of the batteries depends on several factors These include how often and how long you use the image display how often you use the flash the number of pictures you take temperature conditions operating the camera at colder temperatures results in shorter battery life the type of battery photo lithium batteries have the longest life alkaline have the shortest To extend battery life When using the camera with a computer or when using the image display for extended periods of time use an ac power adapter that HP has approved for use with your digital camera Limit your use of the image display except when using an ac power adapter Use only batteries that are designed for digital cameras such as photo quality alkaline photo lithium or rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries available from various battery manufacturers If you are using rechargeable batteries be sure you fully drain and recharge the batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Use only batteries that are in good condition Batteries that show signs of leakage corrosion or swelling should not be installed in
66. ww hp com go support to find information for your camera model After you enter the section that covers your camera model you will be able to choose information about setting up and using your camera downloading drivers solving a problem ordering and information about the warranty HP photosmart Web site Visit www hp com photosmart for Tips for using your camera more effectively and creatively HP digital camera driver updates and software HP assistance If you cannot find an answer to your question using the sites listed above visit www hp com cposupport mail support html From there you can discover how to contact HP through e mail phone and other methods Visiting related Web sites 58 Links to third party Web sites are provided solely as a convenience to you HP has not reviewed all of these third party sites and does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their content Thus HP does not endorse or make any representations about them or any information software or other products or materials found there or any results that may be obtained from using them If you decide to access any of the third party sites you do this entirely at your own risk HP photosmart 612 User Guide Contacting HP Customer Support In addition to the Web you can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and service for your camera Prices availability and hours of support are subject to change without no
67. y affects the number of images that can be stored in memory or on a memory card the number of available images shown on the status LCD changes as you change the image quality Image quality Description Resolution in pixels GOOD This is the most memory efficient Digital zoom off image quality setting Use this 592 by 400 setting for taking pictures that you Digital zoom on will only send in e mail or place on 592 by 400 the Internet Adjusting the camera settings 21 Image quality Description Resolution in pixels ww BETTER This setting produces high quality Digital zoom off images and requires less memory 1792 by 1200 than BEST mode Use this setting Digital zoom on for taking pictures that you plan to 896 by 600 print 13 cm by 18 cm 5 by 7 inches or smaller This is the default setting wk BEST Produces the highest quality Digital zoom off images and uses the most 1792 by 1200 memory Use this setting for taking Digital zoom on pictures that you plan to crop and 896 by 600 enlarge using image editing software or print 20 cm by 25 cm 8 by 10 inches or larger To change the image quality 1 Turn onthe camera image 2 Press the IMAGE QUALITY ee quality button repeatedly until the indicator quality level you want appears image on the status LCD quality w button Changing the date and time The camera has a real time clock that records the date and time at which
68. you take each picture The camera prompts you to enter the date and time under the following circumstances When you turn the camera on for the first time If the camera was without battery power the batteries lost power or were removed from the camera for an extended period of time Note For your convenience the camera maintains the date and time for at least 10 minutes after you remove old batteries 22 HP photosmart 612 User Guide To change the date and time 1 2 3 O ON O Turn on the camera Press the Turn the press the dial twice to open the main menu gt dial to scroll to the Setup icon and then dial to open the Setup menu Turn the gt dial to scroll to Date amp Time and then press the dial Select the date format you want to use You can choose MDY mm dd yyyy DMY dd mm yyyy or YMD yyyy mm dd Select the day month and year Select the hour format you want to use 12 hour or 24 hour Select the hour and minutes To save your settings select Exit Changing the camera language You can change the language used for the camera menus to one of six languages English French German Spanish Italian or Japanese To change the camera language 1 2 3 Turn on the camera Press the dial twice to open the main menu Turn the gt dial to scroll to the Setup icon and then press the dial to op

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