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...clips Taking pictures...8 Recording video clips...9 Instant Review...9 Auto focus and exposure...9 Focusing on the subject...10 Optimizing focus...10 Using Focus Lock...11 Optimizing exposure...11 Using zoom...11 Optical zoom...12 Digital zoom...12 3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Setting the flash...13 Flash Setting-Red-Eye...13 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 14 Using Panorama mode...15 Using the Self-Timer setting 16 Using the Burst setting...17 Adaptive Lighting...17 White Balance...17 4 Reviewing images and video clips Deleting images...19...
...clips Taking pictures...8 Recording video clips...9 Instant Review...9 Auto focus and exposure...9 Focusing on the subject...10 Optimizing focus...10 Using Focus Lock...11 Optimizing exposure...11 Using zoom...11 Optical zoom...12 Digital zoom...12 3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Setting the flash...13 Flash Setting-Red-Eye...13 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 14 Using Panorama mode...15 Using the Self-Timer setting 16 Using the Burst setting...17 Adaptive Lighting...17 White Balance...17 4 Reviewing images and video clips Deleting images...19...
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... to a printer 27 7 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express Menu 29 Marking images for printing...29 Buying prints online...30 Sharing images...31 Setting up online destinations in the camera 31 Sending images to online destinations 31 8 Using the Camera Setup Menu 33 9 Troubleshooting Resetting the camera...34 Problems and solutions...34 Camera error messages...39 10 Product support Helpful websites...40 Getting assistance...40 A Managing batteries Top points about batteries...41 Extending battery life...41 Safety precautions for using batteries 41 Power indicators...42...
... to a printer 27 7 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express Menu 29 Marking images for printing...29 Buying prints online...30 Sharing images...31 Setting up online destinations in the camera 31 Sending images to online destinations 31 8 Using the Camera Setup Menu 33 9 Troubleshooting Resetting the camera...34 Problems and solutions...34 Camera error messages...39 10 Product support Helpful websites...40 Getting assistance...40 A Managing batteries Top points about batteries...41 Extending battery life...41 Safety precautions for using batteries 41 Power indicators...42...
User Guide
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... 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. Chapter 1 Install and format an optional memory card This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to . 2. To use . Known issues are stored on page 20. Turn off the camera then remove the memory card. Insert the memory card in internal memory. Press . 3. NOTE: Once you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software...
... 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. Chapter 1 Install and format an optional memory card This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to . 2. To use . Known issues are stored on page 20. Turn off the camera then remove the memory card. Insert the memory card in internal memory. Press . 3. NOTE: Once you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software...
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... for updates to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. When the software has finished installing, re-enable virus protection software. Using your camera Now that you've completed setup, you connect your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. Once installation is the letter of your Macintosh (click the help button on -screen instructions. You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you can take and review pictures and video clips. For information on taking pictures and recording See "Taking pictures" on page 8 and video clips "Recording video clips...
... for updates to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. When the software has finished installing, re-enable virus protection software. Using your camera Now that you've completed setup, you connect your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. Once installation is the letter of your Macintosh (click the help button on -screen instructions. You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you can take and review pictures and video clips. For information on taking pictures and recording See "Taking pictures" on page 8 and video clips "Recording video clips...
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... focus brackets turn green. For pictures only: • Select a shooting mode more colors or crisp edges. If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use Focus Lock (see "Using Focus Lock" on the subject that has more appropriate for focus within the Close-up range (150 mm-1m or 5.9-39.97 in ), move farther away from the subject or use Focus Lock (see Auto under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record...
... focus brackets turn green. For pictures only: • Select a shooting mode more colors or crisp edges. If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use Focus Lock (see "Using Focus Lock" on the subject that has more appropriate for focus within the Close-up range (150 mm-1m or 5.9-39.97 in ), move farther away from the subject or use Focus Lock (see Auto under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record...
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... and digital zoom. After you press the Shutter button halfway down, the picture may be blurry. Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on more light. Press the Shutter button halfway down and re- Optical zoom physically extends the lens to make the subject of the camera are magnified (this is out of time required. Frame the subject for the length of the flash range or you are recording a video, the camera continuously updates exposure. Optimizing exposure...
... and digital zoom. After you press the Shutter button halfway down, the picture may be blurry. Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on more light. Press the Shutter button halfway down and re- Optical zoom physically extends the lens to make the subject of the camera are magnified (this is out of time required. Frame the subject for the length of the flash range or you are recording a video, the camera continuously updates exposure. Optimizing exposure...
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... you installed the HP Photosmart Software (see "Using the Burst setting" on page 17). AE Metering-Specifies which region of a scene the camera uses to calculate the exposure. • Average (Default)-Useful when you turn off the camera. • Off (Default)-No date or time imprinted on lighting conditions. NOTE: Some menu options are not available in lower left corner of image. To preview your panoramic sequence, use Focus Lock (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on...
... you installed the HP Photosmart Software (see "Using the Burst setting" on page 17). AE Metering-Specifies which region of a scene the camera uses to calculate the exposure. • Average (Default)-Useful when you turn off the camera. • Off (Default)-No date or time imprinted on lighting conditions. NOTE: Some menu options are not available in lower left corner of image. To preview your panoramic sequence, use Focus Lock (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on...
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... Shutter button. 1. The Self-Timer setting resets to align your computer. 1. Chapter 3 software" on page 6), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to take the second picture. Position the camera to your second picture with the first. 5. Frame the subject in the panoramic sequence. 4. Press the Shutter button halfway down . Press the Shutter button to highlight Shooting Mode, then press . 2. In the Shooting Mode menu, use to take the first picture in the Image Display...
... Shutter button. 1. The Self-Timer setting resets to align your computer. 1. Chapter 3 software" on page 6), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to take the second picture. Position the camera to your second picture with the first. 5. Frame the subject in the panoramic sequence. 4. Press the Shutter button halfway down . Press the Shutter button to highlight Shooting Mode, then press . 2. In the Shooting Mode menu, use to take the first picture in the Image Display...
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... installed the HP Photosmart Software (see "Buying prints online" on page 30) and the computer is complete. If you transfer them from the memory card will reduce the time it appears that came with your camera, to review images, and to transfer images. To transfer images using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see "Using HP Photosmart Express" on page 29), verify that came with your computer may take up to two hours. Panoramic sequences (see "Using Panorama mode...
... installed the HP Photosmart Software (see "Buying prints online" on page 30) and the computer is complete. If you transfer them from the memory card will reduce the time it appears that came with your camera, to review images, and to transfer images. To transfer images using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see "Using HP Photosmart Express" on page 29), verify that came with your computer may take up to two hours. Panoramic sequences (see "Using Panorama mode...
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... connect to the computer, see USB Configuration under "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on the computer screen. After you have finished transferring images, disconnect the camera from your camera directly to the computer (see "Connecting to copy files, visit Mac help. 26 Transferring and printing images When you transfer the images to your computer. For more information, see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you encounter problems, set the camera to the computer, follow the instructions...
... connect to the computer, see USB Configuration under "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on the computer screen. After you have finished transferring images, disconnect the camera from your camera directly to the computer (see "Connecting to copy files, visit Mac help. 26 Transferring and printing images When you transfer the images to your computer. For more information, see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you encounter problems, set the camera to the computer, follow the instructions...
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... camera (see "Install the batteries" on page 5). 5. If the camera does not turn on the camera; Remove the memory card and batteries for updates to your digital photography experience, periodically check the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website (www.hp.com/support) for at least 5 seconds. 3. Turn on . • Install new or recharged batteries, ensuring that the memory card is reset, any images or video clips stored in memory are retained. To optimize your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. 9 Troubleshooting Use...
... camera (see "Install the batteries" on page 5). 5. If the camera does not turn on the camera; Remove the memory card and batteries for updates to your digital photography experience, periodically check the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website (www.hp.com/support) for at least 5 seconds. 3. Turn on . • Install new or recharged batteries, ensuring that the memory card is reset, any images or video clips stored in memory are retained. To optimize your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. 9 Troubleshooting Use...
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This causes a longer exposure time, so use a tripod or hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions. • Use Steady Photo shooting mode (see Steady Photo under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14). • Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to Card under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14. My image is grainy. • Add indirect lighting, use zoom. For information about flash working distance for...
This causes a longer exposure time, so use a tripod or hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions. • Use Steady Photo shooting mode (see Steady Photo under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14). • Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to Card under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14. My image is grainy. • Add indirect lighting, use zoom. For information about flash working distance for...
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... to delete them , format the memory card (see "Transferring and printing images" on page 25) and review them there. • See "Storage" on page 44 and "Memory capacity" on your memory card with a memory card installed, the camera indicates the number of pictures and video images you have a large number of deleting them . The Power light is on but the Image Display is slow if you can store 2000 images regardless of images stored on a memory card increases the time the camera takes...
... to delete them , format the memory card (see "Transferring and printing images" on page 25) and review them there. • See "Storage" on page 44 and "Memory capacity" on your memory card with a memory card installed, the camera indicates the number of pictures and video images you have a large number of deleting them . The Power light is on but the Image Display is slow if you can store 2000 images regardless of images stored on a memory card increases the time the camera takes...
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... "Transferring and printing images" on page 25), then reformat the card (see "Resetting the camera" on it takes to establish a connection to the computer (up to view the camera software help. 38 Troubleshooting However, if anything seems out of images on the memory card, be sure to allow the camera to my computer. If that the USB cable is stored on a memory card, transfer the video to the computer" on again. Close the HP Photosmart Software, remove...
... "Transferring and printing images" on page 25), then reformat the card (see "Resetting the camera" on it takes to establish a connection to the computer (up to view the camera software help. 38 Troubleshooting However, if anything seems out of images on the memory card, be sure to allow the camera to my computer. If that the USB cable is stored on a memory card, transfer the video to the computer" on again. Close the HP Photosmart Software, remove...
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... turn on an optional memory card affects the amount of files stored on the camera. • Recharge the battery. • Replace the battery. Transfer all images stored on the memory card, then format the card (see "Resetting the camera" on the camera packaging. • Refer to the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website: www.hp.com/support. The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it takes for the HP Photosmart Software to start transferring images. Remove the battery and reset the camera (see "Install and format an optional memory card...
... turn on an optional memory card affects the amount of files stored on the camera. • Recharge the battery. • Replace the battery. Transfer all images stored on the memory card, then format the card (see "Resetting the camera" on the camera packaging. • Refer to the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website: www.hp.com/support. The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it takes for the HP Photosmart Software to start transferring images. Remove the battery and reset the camera (see "Install and format an optional memory card...
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... memory card. • This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to be saved in the JPEG format. Image Display 6.35 cm (2.5 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight, 153,600 pixels (640 by 240) total pixel count Storage • 32MB internal flash memory. • Slot for this camera, go to www.hp.com/ support, select your language and region, enter your camera model number...
... memory card. • This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to be saved in the JPEG format. Image Display 6.35 cm (2.5 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight, 153,600 pixels (640 by 240) total pixel count Storage • 32MB internal flash memory. • Slot for this camera, go to www.hp.com/ support, select your language and region, enter your camera model number...
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...weight 45 Camera Setup Menu 33 Camera Sounds 33 Close-up mode 14 color depth 44 colors 23 compression format 45 computer, connect to 25, 26 D Date & Time 5, 33 Date & Time Imprint 15 Delete button 3 digital zoom 12 dimensions 45 direct print 27 Display Brightness 33 Display Timeout 33 E e-mail images 31 exposure 11 F F-number 44 Favorites 21 flash red-eye reduction 13 setting 13 Flash button 3 focal length 44 focus auto focus 9 brackets 9 focus lock 11 optimizing 10 format memory card 6 G getting assistance 40 H HP Photosmart Express 29 HP Photosmart Software 6 I Image Display 3 Image Quality...
...weight 45 Camera Setup Menu 33 Camera Sounds 33 Close-up mode 14 color depth 44 colors 23 compression format 45 computer, connect to 25, 26 D Date & Time 5, 33 Date & Time Imprint 15 Delete button 3 digital zoom 12 dimensions 45 direct print 27 Display Brightness 33 Display Timeout 33 E e-mail images 31 exposure 11 F F-number 44 Favorites 21 flash red-eye reduction 13 setting 13 Flash button 3 focal length 44 focus auto focus 9 brackets 9 focus lock 11 optimizing 10 format memory card 6 G getting assistance 40 H HP Photosmart Express 29 HP Photosmart Software 6 I Image Display 3 Image Quality...
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... mode 14 software install 6 solving problems 34 sounds of camera 33 space remaining in memory 8 specifications 44 State Selector 3 Steady Photo mode 14 storage 44 Sunset mode 14 support process 40 T Theatre mode 14 Thumbnails 19 Thumbnails control 3 Time & Date 5, 33 transfer images 25, 26 troubleshooting 34 turn on/off power 4 U USB configuration 26, 33 V video clips 9 Video Record Menu 14 View Slideshow 21 viewing thumbnails 19 Vista support 40 W weight 45 White Balance 15, 17 Windows Vista support 40 Z zoom 11, 12, 44 Zoom...
... mode 14 software install 6 solving problems 34 sounds of camera 33 space remaining in memory 8 specifications 44 State Selector 3 Steady Photo mode 14 storage 44 Sunset mode 14 support process 40 T Theatre mode 14 Thumbnails 19 Thumbnails control 3 Time & Date 5, 33 transfer images 25, 26 troubleshooting 34 turn on/off power 4 U USB configuration 26, 33 V video clips 9 Video Record Menu 14 View Slideshow 21 viewing thumbnails 19 Vista support 40 W weight 45 White Balance 15, 17 Windows Vista support 40 Z zoom 11, 12, 44 Zoom...
Quick Start Guide
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Turn off the camera. 2. If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software and need more information, see the Help feature in the printer, and there are fully charged or use an optional HP Photosmart dock or memory card reader. 1. Print images from a memory card to your camera batteries are no printer error messages. 16 HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera NOTE: Transferring a large number of images, be sure your computer may take up to two hours. Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that the printer is turned on...
Turn off the camera. 2. If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software and need more information, see the Help feature in the printer, and there are fully charged or use an optional HP Photosmart dock or memory card reader. 1. Print images from a memory card to your camera batteries are no printer error messages. 16 HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera NOTE: Transferring a large number of images, be sure your computer may take up to two hours. Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that the printer is turned on...
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... delete images and video clips. You can select from the following options: • Shooting Mode (Auto, Close-up, Steady Photo, Theatre, Panorama Right, Panorama Left, Landscape, Portrait, Action, Night Portrait, Beach, Snow, Sunset) 18 HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera To activate Playback, slide to frame pictures in the Image Display and record videos. Picture Capture, Video Record, and Playback • Picture Capture allows you to . To activate Video Record, slide to camera features. English 6 Camera quick reference Use this menu, slide to adjust camera settings...
... delete images and video clips. You can select from the following options: • Shooting Mode (Auto, Close-up, Steady Photo, Theatre, Panorama Right, Panorama Left, Landscape, Portrait, Action, Night Portrait, Beach, Snow, Sunset) 18 HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera To activate Playback, slide to frame pictures in the Image Display and record videos. Picture Capture, Video Record, and Playback • Picture Capture allows you to . To activate Video Record, slide to camera features. English 6 Camera quick reference Use this menu, slide to adjust camera settings...
