User Guide
Page 3
... the language...5 Set the region...5 Set the date and time...5 Install and format an optional memory card 6 Install the software...6 Using your camera...7 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Taking pictures...8 Recording video clips...9 Instant Review...9 Auto focus and exposure...9 Focusing on the subject...10 Optimizing focus...10 ...
... the language...5 Set the region...5 Set the date and time...5 Install and format an optional memory card 6 Install the software...6 Using your camera...7 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Taking pictures...8 Recording video clips...9 Instant Review...9 Auto focus and exposure...9 Focusing on the subject...10 Optimizing focus...10 ...
User Guide
Page 4
... with HP Photosmart Software 23 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software 24 Connecting to the computer 24 Using a memory card reader 25 Printing images directly to a printer 25 7 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express Menu 27 Marking images for printing...27 Buying prints online...29 Sharing images...29 Setting up online destinations in the camera 29...
... with HP Photosmart Software 23 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software 24 Connecting to the computer 24 Using a memory card reader 25 Printing images directly to a printer 25 7 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express Menu 27 Marking images for printing...27 Buying prints online...29 Sharing images...29 Setting up online destinations in the camera 29...
User Guide
Page 5
... button- Press and hold to the previous menu or view. Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. 1 Getting started 3 Camera top and back 12 3 45 6 7 8 11 10 9 1 Power light. 2 button. 3 Shutter button. 4 Delete..." on page 18), and Magnify (see "Deleting images" on page 18) functions. 8 and buttons-Scroll through menus and images. 9 button-Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. 10 Back button-Returns you to back out of all menus. 11 Image Display.
... button- Press and hold to the previous menu or view. Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. 1 Getting started 3 Camera top and back 12 3 45 6 7 8 11 10 9 1 Power light. 2 button. 3 Shutter button. 4 Delete..." on page 18), and Magnify (see "Deleting images" on page 18) functions. 8 and buttons-Scroll through menus and images. 9 button-Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. 10 Back button-Returns you to back out of all menus. 11 Image Display.
User Guide
Page 6
...USB connector-Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity. 6 Battery/Memory Card door. Turn off the camera before removing the batteries. Turn on the camera To turn on the Battery/Memory Card door. 2. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding the latch as ...indicated on the camera, press the button. 4 Getting started Close the Battery/Memory Card door. Chapter 1 Camera front, side, and bottom 1 2 3 6 5 4 ...
...USB connector-Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity. 6 Battery/Memory Card door. Turn off the camera before removing the batteries. Turn on the camera To turn on the Battery/Memory Card door. 2. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding the latch as ...indicated on the camera, press the button. 4 Getting started Close the Battery/Memory Card door. Chapter 1 Camera front, side, and bottom 1 2 3 6 5 4 ...
User Guide
Page 7
..., and will help you locate images once you use the date and time imprint feature. To change the language later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 31). See Date & Time Imprint under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 31...). To change the date and time later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 14. 1. Set the region Along with the language setting, the region setting determines the default date format.
..., and will help you locate images once you use the date and time imprint feature. To change the language later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 31). See Date & Time Imprint under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 31...). To change the date and time later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 14. 1. Set the region Along with the language setting, the region setting determines the default date format.
User Guide
Page 8
... to transfer existing images before first use internal memory and view images stored there, turn off the camera and open the Battery/ Memory Card door. 2. To install the HP Photosmart Software, your computer must meet the system requirements as stated on the card, rather than in the...optional memory card, see "Storage" on the memory card at the current Image Quality setting. Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for updates to your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. If you can store on page 43. Close the Battery/Memory Card door and turn...
... to transfer existing images before first use internal memory and view images stored there, turn off the camera and open the Battery/ Memory Card door. 2. To install the HP Photosmart Software, your computer must meet the system requirements as stated on the card, rather than in the...optional memory card, see "Storage" on the memory card at the current Image Quality setting. Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for updates to your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. If you can store on page 43. Close the Battery/Memory Card door and turn...
User Guide
Page 9
...click Run, type D: \Setup.exe, where D is complete and you have restarted your Macintosh (click the help button on the HP Photosmart Camera settings dialog for taking pictures and recording See "Taking pictures" on page 8 and video clips "Recording video clips" on page 9... picture capture and See "Setting options for more information). Macintosh: 1. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive. 2. Using your camera to a computer See "Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software" on page 23 For information on printing images See "Printing images directly to...
...click Run, type D: \Setup.exe, where D is complete and you have restarted your Macintosh (click the help button on the HP Photosmart Camera settings dialog for taking pictures and recording See "Taking pictures" on page 8 and video clips "Recording video clips" on page 9... picture capture and See "Setting options for more information). Macintosh: 1. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive. 2. Using your camera to a computer See "Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software" on page 23 For information on printing images See "Printing images directly to...
User Guide
Page 10
... and recording video clips You can take pictures or to to record video clips. Press the Shutter button halfway down to take a picture when the camera is locked (see "Auto focus and exposure" on page 9). 4. The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is set to take...
... and recording video clips You can take pictures or to to record video clips. Press the Shutter button halfway down to take a picture when the camera is locked (see "Auto focus and exposure" on page 9). 4. The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is set to take...
User Guide
Page 11
... in the Image Display. 3. When you follow the suggestions for pictures only). If you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures and locks the focus (for pictures and video clips) and exposure (for focus and exposure and your computer (see "...button again. The focus brackets in Playback, see "Optimizing exposure" on page 23). Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is locked (see "Transferring and printing images" on page 11). Recording video clips 9 Slide to delete the image or video clip, press ...
... in the Image Display. 3. When you follow the suggestions for pictures only). If you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures and locks the focus (for pictures and video clips) and exposure (for focus and exposure and your computer (see "...button again. The focus brackets in Playback, see "Optimizing exposure" on page 23). Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is locked (see "Transferring and printing images" on page 11). Recording video clips 9 Slide to delete the image or video clip, press ...
User Guide
Page 12
...of focus because the subject is out of the following . Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down , the camera searches for the scene you are still red, try the following : • Move within the focus brackets. If you are recording a video or .... If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use Focus Lock (see "Using Focus Lock" on page 11). Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn green. If the focus brackets are capturing (see Shooting Mode under "Using the Picture Capture and Video...
...of focus because the subject is out of the following . Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down , the camera searches for the scene you are still red, try the following : • Move within the focus brackets. If you are recording a video or .... If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use Focus Lock (see "Using Focus Lock" on page 11). Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn green. If the focus brackets are capturing (see Shooting Mode under "Using the Picture Capture and Video...
User Guide
Page 13
...zoom in low light or low contrast situations. 1. Optimizing exposure When you are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera also measures the light level to set the shooting mode to Steady Photo (see the suggestions in "Optimizing exposure" on a subject that is ...difficult to hold the camera still for your picture appear closer. If the camera determines the scene will take the picture. After you press the Shutter button halfway down to take the picture, but...
...zoom in low light or low contrast situations. 1. Optimizing exposure When you are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera also measures the light level to set the shooting mode to Steady Photo (see the suggestions in "Optimizing exposure" on a subject that is ...difficult to hold the camera still for your picture appear closer. If the camera determines the scene will take the picture. After you press the Shutter button halfway down to take the picture, but...
User Guide
Page 14
... zoom in too far, press . 3. Press and hold until the image you want just before recording video clips. If you want to show what the camera will be captured. As you zoom in, the scene expands to capture fills the yellow frame. When capturing images using digital zoom, make sure that...
... zoom in too far, press . 3. Press and hold until the image you want just before recording video clips. If you want to show what the camera will be captured. As you zoom in, the scene expands to capture fills the yellow frame. When capturing images using digital zoom, make sure that...
User Guide
Page 15
...reducing the effect of the red-eye phenomenon) before using Burst. To exit without changing the flash setting, press . Auto Flash (Default)-The camera uses the flash if necessary. Setting the flash To select a flash setting, press while in effect until it takes longer to take a picture..., Sunset, and Theatre shooting modes, and while recording video clips or using the main flash and capturing the image. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with the existing light. Setting options for the additional flashes. For some situations, however, the features described in this setting...
...reducing the effect of the red-eye phenomenon) before using Burst. To exit without changing the flash setting, press . Auto Flash (Default)-The camera uses the flash if necessary. Setting the flash To select a flash setting, press while in effect until it takes longer to take a picture..., Sunset, and Theatre shooting modes, and while recording video clips or using the main flash and capturing the image. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with the existing light. Setting options for the additional flashes. For some situations, however, the features described in this setting...
User Guide
Page 16
...• Steady Photo-For minimizing picture blur when the subject is changed, even when you turn off the camera. For on page 15). As a result, you must set the camera on page 11). • Theatre-For capturing images at sunset. The Picture Capture Menu displays only those features... clips you capture. Chapter 3 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus The Picture Capture and Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that have time to select a special shooting mode. • Close-up-For taking pictures and recording video clips M630 series: ...
...• Steady Photo-For minimizing picture blur when the subject is changed, even when you turn off the camera. For on page 15). As a result, you must set the camera on page 11). • Theatre-For capturing images at sunset. The Picture Capture Menu displays only those features... clips you capture. Chapter 3 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus The Picture Capture and Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that have time to select a special shooting mode. • Close-up-For taking pictures and recording video clips M630 series: ...
User Guide
Page 17
... 15 Burst ( only)-For taking multiple shots quickly in lower left corner of help topics for commonly used features. Camera Setup...-Displays the Camera Setup Menu for M630/M540 series, see "Modifying colors" on page 21. Full Color (Default), Black & White, Sepia Date & Time... Imprint ( only)-Imprints date in succession (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on the image. • Date Only-Date permanently imprinted. •...
... 15 Burst ( only)-For taking multiple shots quickly in lower left corner of help topics for commonly used features. Camera Setup...-Displays the Camera Setup Menu for M630/M540 series, see "Modifying colors" on page 21. Full Color (Default), Black & White, Sepia Date & Time... Imprint ( only)-Imprints date in succession (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on the image. • Date Only-Date permanently imprinted. •...
User Guide
Page 18
...the default Off setting when you time to Off after the image is changed again, or until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of the countdown, allowing you turn off during the burst capture. The Burst setting remains in Instant Review (see "Deleting... images, see "Instant Review" on page 18. While in Instant Review. The Image Display remains off the camera. 16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips The camera takes up to two (M440 series) or three (M630/M540 series) pictures as quickly as possible until it is taken.
...the default Off setting when you time to Off after the image is changed again, or until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of the countdown, allowing you turn off during the burst capture. The Burst setting remains in Instant Review (see "Deleting... images, see "Instant Review" on page 18. While in Instant Review. The Image Display remains off the camera. 16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips The camera takes up to two (M440 series) or three (M630/M540 series) pictures as quickly as possible until it is taken.
User Guide
Page 21
... -screen prompts. Use to remove red eyes in images, see "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on -screen instructions. Design Gallery...-(M630/M540 series) Allows you to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments. Remove Red Eyes is inserted. 3. Use to ... red eyes When you to tag images as Favorites" on page 31). Camera Setup...-Displays the Camera Setup Menu for printing, sharing, and ordering prints online (see "Tagging images as Favorites (see "Using HP Photosmart Express" on page 27). Favorites-Allows you to crop an image to ...
... -screen prompts. Use to remove red eyes in images, see "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on -screen instructions. Design Gallery...-(M630/M540 series) Allows you to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments. Remove Red Eyes is inserted. 3. Use to ... red eyes When you to tag images as Favorites" on page 31). Camera Setup...-Displays the Camera Setup Menu for printing, sharing, and ordering prints online (see "Tagging images as Favorites (see "Using HP Photosmart Express" on page 27). Favorites-Allows you to crop an image to ...
User Guide
Page 22
..., press again. 3. Use to highlight Favorites, press , then press again to your computer (see "Transferring and printing images" on the camera Image Display. Viewing slideshows Select View Slideshow to configure and run a slideshow of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas. Tagging...select the group of images tagged as Favorites for printing or viewing as a Favorite, use to display an image you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, tagged images retain the tag when transferred to tag the displayed image. To untag the image as...
..., press again. 3. Use to highlight Favorites, press , then press again to your computer (see "Transferring and printing images" on the camera Image Display. Viewing slideshows Select View Slideshow to configure and run a slideshow of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas. Tagging...select the group of images tagged as Favorites for printing or viewing as a Favorite, use to display an image you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, tagged images retain the tag when transferred to tag the displayed image. To untag the image as...
User Guide
Page 23
...increments. Press to the Modify Color menu. On M440 series, you to apply a color effect to an image (see "Using the Playback Menu" on -camera instructions. Press to exit without saving and return to select the color scheme and display the Modify Color menu. Press to save a copy of the... allows you plan to modify colors, do so before adding a border. Follow the on-camera instructions to highlight an option, then press and follow any on page 18). 5 Using the Design Gallery Menu M630/M540 series: You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your image, do so before ...
...increments. Press to the Modify Color menu. On M440 series, you to apply a color effect to an image (see "Using the Playback Menu" on -camera instructions. Press to exit without saving and return to select the color scheme and display the Modify Color menu. Press to save a copy of the... allows you plan to modify colors, do so before adding a border. Follow the on-camera instructions to highlight an option, then press and follow any on page 18). 5 Using the Design Gallery Menu M630/M540 series: You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your image, do so before ...
User Guide
Page 24
...select Add Borders, then press 2. Press to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the Design Gallery Menu. Follow the on -camera instructions to use the Zoom lever and to the selected orientation, then use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in the cropped image. 3. ...to the Design Gallery Menu. From the Design Gallery Menu, use . to select the border and display the Add Borders menu. Follow the on -camera instructions to the Crop menu. Press to exit without saving and return to adjust the border. 4. Press to exit without saving and return to a ...
...select Add Borders, then press 2. Press to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the Design Gallery Menu. Follow the on -camera instructions to use the Zoom lever and to the selected orientation, then use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in the cropped image. 3. ...to the Design Gallery Menu. From the Design Gallery Menu, use . to select the border and display the Add Borders menu. Follow the on -camera instructions to the Crop menu. Press to exit without saving and return to adjust the border. 4. Press to exit without saving and return to a ...