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... digital camera that offers control and creativity during the picture-taking process. It provides these key features: HP Imaging Technology 3x optical /2x digital zoom Three image type settings − One Shot, Continuous, and Timelapse Ten exposure modes − Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual Manual focus mode and two auto focus mode settings − Normal and Macro Four timer mode settings − Off, 10-Second Timer, Remote...
... digital camera that offers control and creativity during the picture-taking process. It provides these key features: HP Imaging Technology 3x optical /2x digital zoom Three image type settings − One Shot, Continuous, and Timelapse Ten exposure modes − Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual Manual focus mode and two auto focus mode settings − Normal and Macro Four timer mode settings − Off, 10-Second Timer, Remote...
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... for help, if needed. "Chapter 4: Viewing and Reviewing Images" How to use the zoom, Instant Review, and the sound recording features. "Chapter 7: Troubleshooting" How to fix common problems when using the camera, and how to contact HP Customer Care for the camera. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide This User's Guide provides all the "how to" and reference information you need to use your camera throughout this guide. 6 What's in this guide and in the camera's Quick Start Guide. Part...
... for help, if needed. "Chapter 4: Viewing and Reviewing Images" How to use the zoom, Instant Review, and the sound recording features. "Chapter 7: Troubleshooting" How to fix common problems when using the camera, and how to contact HP Customer Care for the camera. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide This User's Guide provides all the "how to" and reference information you need to use your camera throughout this guide. 6 What's in this guide and in the camera's Quick Start Guide. Part...
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... can adjust all settings in the Photo Assist menu in this mode. Figure 3: Status LCD Indicators Image type Exposure bar graph Timer mode Auto focus area Flash mode Battery status Shutter speed and F-number or pictures remaining Note: If you select an aperture, and the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. The settings remain when you switch modes (that is, move from Capture mode to another mode) and when you either there is no memory card in the camera, or the memory card is used to adjust exposure...
... can adjust all settings in the Photo Assist menu in this mode. Figure 3: Status LCD Indicators Image type Exposure bar graph Timer mode Auto focus area Flash mode Battery status Shutter speed and F-number or pictures remaining Note: If you select an aperture, and the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. The settings remain when you switch modes (that is, move from Capture mode to another mode) and when you either there is no memory card in the camera, or the memory card is used to adjust exposure...
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... images, either use no delay. Table 4: Auto Focus Area Settings Auto Focus Area Wide (default) Icon Displayed When to -shot. The default timer mode is displayed on the status LCD until you see the timer setting you want (see Table 4). Each mode is Off. To set the auto focus mode, press the auto focus area button next to the status LCD to toggle through the icons on the HP Remote Control (included with the camera) with a 3-second delay. Also, when the camera is disabled...
... images, either use no delay. Table 4: Auto Focus Area Settings Auto Focus Area Wide (default) Icon Displayed When to -shot. The default timer mode is displayed on the status LCD until you see the timer setting you want (see Table 4). Each mode is Off. To set the auto focus mode, press the auto focus area button next to the status LCD to toggle through the icons on the HP Remote Control (included with the camera) with a 3-second delay. Also, when the camera is disabled...
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... the appropriate flash mode setting (see Figure 11). The flash will begin charging, and the flash mode icon will display in the camera body. Note: The camera does not support Smart Strobe functionality in pop-up flash button (see "Setting the Flash Mode" on top of the camera on your camera, the flash must have and use its own light sensor. Its lens coverage must be disabled unless you change exposure modes or pop up flash button on page...
... the appropriate flash mode setting (see Figure 11). The flash will begin charging, and the flash mode icon will display in the camera body. Note: The camera does not support Smart Strobe functionality in pop-up flash button (see "Setting the Flash Mode" on top of the camera on your camera, the flash must have and use its own light sensor. Its lens coverage must be disabled unless you change exposure modes or pop up flash button on page...
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... in place anytime you set the Focus mode to Macro, the Macro icon is : "Battery Low." Digital Zoom Indicator When the camera is in digital zoom, the digital zoom icon is displayed on page 29. For information on digital zooming, see page 64. Figure 12: Image LCD Screen in Live View Top overlay bar shows status Bottom overlay bar shows soft key labels Soft keys Note: By default, the image LCD is turned off or on, press...
... in place anytime you set the Focus mode to Macro, the Macro icon is : "Battery Low." Digital Zoom Indicator When the camera is in digital zoom, the digital zoom icon is displayed on page 29. For information on digital zooming, see page 64. Figure 12: Image LCD Screen in Live View Top overlay bar shows status Bottom overlay bar shows soft key labels Soft keys Note: By default, the image LCD is turned off or on, press...
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... live view of Capture mode to Take Pictures 20 Using the Image LCD Note that this case, the intermediate distance will initiate auto focus. When the overlay bars are off, the soft keys are disabled for Manual Focus (MF) is the default focus setting. Pressing the left arrow on the left and right arrows, on the 4-way controller shortens the focus distance. When using Manual Focus (MF), the camera will display the focus...
... live view of Capture mode to Take Pictures 20 Using the Image LCD Note that this case, the intermediate distance will initiate auto focus. When the overlay bars are off, the soft keys are disabled for Manual Focus (MF) is the default focus setting. Pressing the left arrow on the left and right arrows, on the 4-way controller shortens the focus distance. When using Manual Focus (MF), the camera will display the focus...
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... the exposure modes, see "Setting the Exposure Mode" on page 9.) 5 Set the image type, timer mode, auto focus area, and/or flash mode via your picture. 6 Press the shutter release button. Without it , do nothing, and the image will use the viewfinder, remove the viewfinder cap. 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the exposure mode you want to use either the image LCD, the 10-Second Timer mode, or the HP Remote Control to set via the status LCD buttons on the top of the camera...
... the exposure modes, see "Setting the Exposure Mode" on page 9.) 5 Set the image type, timer mode, auto focus area, and/or flash mode via your picture. 6 Press the shutter release button. Without it , do nothing, and the image will use the viewfinder, remove the viewfinder cap. 4 Set the exposure mode dial to the exposure mode you want to use either the image LCD, the 10-Second Timer mode, or the HP Remote Control to set via the status LCD buttons on the top of the camera...
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.... If needed, use the diopter control (see the next subsection, "Using Focus Lock." subsection. This locks the focus. 3 Without releasing the shutter release button, recompose the picture as the subject. Note: If you have set the exposure mode to either Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, or Night, the Photo Assist menu will be able to change any of the Photo Assist menu settings. (See "Setting the Exposure Mode" on page 9.) Note: The image LCD uses a lot of battery power. In...
.... If needed, use the diopter control (see the next subsection, "Using Focus Lock." subsection. This locks the focus. 3 Without releasing the shutter release button, recompose the picture as the subject. Note: If you have set the exposure mode to either Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, or Night, the Photo Assist menu will be able to change any of the Photo Assist menu settings. (See "Setting the Exposure Mode" on page 9.) Note: The image LCD uses a lot of battery power. In...
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... image capture. If you with no timer mode set the 3-Second Remote timer mode, the timer LED on the memory card. What's Next? You can use when taking pictures (such as one time. Note: All images in the Instant Review on the image LCD. at the camera, and press and release the Remote Control's trigger button one group on the front of the Timelapse sequence. To do any of the following sections, continue...
... image capture. If you with no timer mode set the 3-Second Remote timer mode, the timer LED on the memory card. What's Next? You can use when taking pictures (such as one time. Note: All images in the Instant Review on the image LCD. at the camera, and press and release the Remote Control's trigger button one group on the front of the Timelapse sequence. To do any of the following sections, continue...
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...). Digital zoom occurs in the viewfinder. The diopter control allows you to adjust the focus of Capture mode (for example, you press the MENU button on the subject. Chapter 3: Taking Pictures 29 Using the Zoom Ring Since the lens is accomplished without changes in the image LCD; Rotating the zoom ring around the lens barrel moves the lens continuously between steps. Digital zooming refers to operate. In digital zoom mode, enlargement is not involved in digital zoom, the changes...
...). Digital zoom occurs in the viewfinder. The diopter control allows you to adjust the focus of Capture mode (for example, you press the MENU button on the subject. Chapter 3: Taking Pictures 29 Using the Zoom Ring Since the lens is accomplished without changes in the image LCD; Rotating the zoom ring around the lens barrel moves the lens continuously between steps. Digital zooming refers to operate. In digital zoom mode, enlargement is not involved in digital zoom, the changes...
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... formatted. The camera locks up arrow on the 4-way controller to highlight the language you may also need to tell the HP representative the error code that you haven't already. 3. Be sure to remove the batteries and install them four times for information on page 118. The incorrect language is displayed. 7. This means the memory card needs to exit the menu. Press the left (Edit) soft key. This problem requires repair...
... formatted. The camera locks up arrow on the 4-way controller to highlight the language you may also need to tell the HP representative the error code that you haven't already. 3. Be sure to remove the batteries and install them four times for information on page 118. The incorrect language is displayed. 7. This means the memory card needs to exit the menu. Press the left (Edit) soft key. This problem requires repair...
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Problem Solution The camera's status LCD is flashing 000 There is no memory card installed in Capture mode). If the memory card is full. Try using Close-up space. Then press the DISPLAY button. The HP Remote Control does not work if the camera is sitting under the Preferences menu in the camera, or the memory card is full, transfer the images you want to have it reset to free-up exposure mode. Try using a different group name...
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Problem Solution The camera's status LCD is flashing 000 There is no memory card installed in Capture mode). If the memory card is full. Try using Close-up space. Then press the DISPLAY button. The HP Remote Control does not work if the camera is sitting under the Preferences menu in the camera, or the memory card is full, transfer the images you want to have it reset to free-up exposure mode. Try using a different group name...
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... key in the live view of the camera that has four directional arrows (up, down in the Photo Assist menu that you select an aperture, and the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. A setting in the AF mode initiates auto focus. Glossary 4-way controller +/-/Av button AC power adapter Action exposure mode AE-L button AE Metering aperture Aperture Priority (Av) exposure mode Auto exposure mode auto focus area auto focus area button auto focus area icon Auto Focus (AF) mode automatic shutoff HP 912 Digital Camera User's Guide A button on page 132. A button on the top of...
... key in the live view of the camera that has four directional arrows (up, down in the Photo Assist menu that you select an aperture, and the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. A setting in the AF mode initiates auto focus. Glossary 4-way controller +/-/Av button AC power adapter Action exposure mode AE-L button AE Metering aperture Aperture Priority (Av) exposure mode Auto exposure mode auto focus area auto focus area button auto focus area icon Auto Focus (AF) mode automatic shutoff HP 912 Digital Camera User's Guide A button on page 132. A button on the top of...
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... the image you can turn. This button is accomplished without changes in Review and PC Connect modes. See also "camera mode dial" on page 126. Also known as a photosite. The exposure mode that automatically optimizes camera settings for the camera. HP 912 Digital Camera User's Guide 126 Glossary Note that the diopter control has no effect on the back of images in Playback mode. The dial on the camera that allows you to take pictures (or "capture images...
... the image you can turn. This button is accomplished without changes in Review and PC Connect modes. See also "camera mode dial" on page 126. Also known as a photosite. The exposure mode that automatically optimizes camera settings for the camera. HP 912 Digital Camera User's Guide 126 Glossary Note that the diopter control has no effect on the back of images in Playback mode. The dial on the camera that allows you to take pictures (or "capture images...
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..., "Aperture Priority (Av) exposure mode" on page 125, "Auto exposure mode" on page 125, "Landscape exposure mode" on page 129, "Close-up , Action, Night, Program, Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), and Manual. The digital format in the camera. A brief, intense burst of light from other files on a camera. exposure bar graph exposure compensation indicator exposure lock button (AE-L) exposure mode dial exposure modes file name file size file type firmware firmware update flash flash mode flash mode button flash mode icon(s) The exposure bar graph displays the number of...
..., "Aperture Priority (Av) exposure mode" on page 125, "Auto exposure mode" on page 125, "Landscape exposure mode" on page 129, "Close-up , Action, Night, Program, Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), and Manual. The digital format in the camera. A brief, intense burst of light from other files on a camera. exposure bar graph exposure compensation indicator exposure lock button (AE-L) exposure mode dial exposure modes file name file size file type firmware firmware update flash flash mode flash mode button flash mode icon(s) The exposure bar graph displays the number of...
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... indicator on the camera that uses the HP JetSend infrared technology. Using the image LCD on the back of the camera to another device (such as a printer) without using any connecting cables between the devices. The exposure mode in which you can use . See also "JetSend" on page 128. The time between images being captured for taking a picture. The International Organization for Standardization rating for digital cameras). A higher ISO number means less light is used to adjust exposure...
... indicator on the camera that uses the HP JetSend infrared technology. Using the image LCD on the back of the camera to another device (such as a printer) without using any connecting cables between the devices. The exposure mode in which you can use . See also "JetSend" on page 128. The time between images being captured for taking a picture. The International Organization for Standardization rating for digital cameras). A higher ISO number means less light is used to adjust exposure...
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... memory card directly to the status LCD. See also "timer delay." An icon or set the timer and then pressed the shutter release button or remote trigger. See also "NTSC connection" on page 130 and "PAL connection" on page 129. telephoto thumbnail TIFF Timelapse image type timer timer delay timer LED timer mode timer mode button timer mode icon(s) Tv TV (video) connection unload unmark unprotect USB USB Mass Storage Device Class HP 912 Digital Camera User's Guide video cable A lens that lets you take the picture when using the timer. A telephoto lens makes...
... memory card directly to the status LCD. See also "timer delay." An icon or set the timer and then pressed the shutter release button or remote trigger. See also "NTSC connection" on page 130 and "PAL connection" on page 129. telephoto thumbnail TIFF Timelapse image type timer timer delay timer LED timer mode timer mode button timer mode icon(s) Tv TV (video) connection unload unmark unprotect USB USB Mass Storage Device Class HP 912 Digital Camera User's Guide video cable A lens that lets you take the picture when using the timer. A telephoto lens makes...
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... Print Order Form menu 90 Protect option 89 Reset Settings option 81 Set Date & Time submenu 78 Slideshow submenu 83 Sound submenu 76 Status 21 Text Stamp submenu 72 Timelapse Settings submenu 62 using 19 Video Preferences submenu 85 View Order option 92 White Balance submenu 65 Sound submenu 76, 106 Sound, recording 34 Specifications, camera 112 Status LCD auto focus area 14 exposure bar graph 16 flash mode 15 image type 13 timer mode 14 using 12 using the buttons 13 Status screen, viewing...
... Print Order Form menu 90 Protect option 89 Reset Settings option 81 Set Date & Time submenu 78 Slideshow submenu 83 Sound submenu 76 Status 21 Text Stamp submenu 72 Timelapse Settings submenu 62 using 19 Video Preferences submenu 85 View Order option 92 White Balance submenu 65 Sound submenu 76, 106 Sound, recording 34 Specifications, camera 112 Status LCD auto focus area 14 exposure bar graph 16 flash mode 15 image type 13 timer mode 14 using 12 using the buttons 13 Status screen, viewing...
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... White Balance 65 Support, HP customer 102 T Taking pictures 23 Technical support, HP 102 Television, connecting to camera 58 Text message area, understanding 19 Text Stamp submenu 72 Time and date, setting 78, 108 Timelapse images expanding or collapsing 39 shooting 28 viewing 36 Timelapse Settings submenu 62 Timer LED 32 Timer mode, setting 14 Transferring images to a computer 46 Transmit menu 93 Troubleshooting common problems 97 141 U Under-/over-exposure indicator 30 Unmarking images 39 Unprotecting images 42 Updates to firmware 7 User's Guide how to use...
... White Balance 65 Support, HP customer 102 T Taking pictures 23 Technical support, HP 102 Television, connecting to camera 58 Text message area, understanding 19 Text Stamp submenu 72 Time and date, setting 78, 108 Timelapse images expanding or collapsing 39 shooting 28 viewing 36 Timelapse Settings submenu 62 Timer LED 32 Timer mode, setting 14 Transferring images to a computer 46 Transmit menu 93 Troubleshooting common problems 97 141 U Under-/over-exposure indicator 30 Unmarking images 39 Unprotecting images 42 Updates to firmware 7 User's Guide how to use...