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Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the camera Disposal of this material. registered trademarks of this material can be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without the prior.... For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (www.eiae.org). Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: l Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display...
Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the camera Disposal of this material. registered trademarks of this material can be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without the prior.... For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (www.eiae.org). Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: l Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display...
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...and automatic exposure 8 Using focus lock 9 Using the optical or digital zoom 9 Using the self-timer 10 Chapter 3: Managing images on the camera Viewing your images 13 Creating a print order 14 Deleting your images 16 Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your images 17 Magnifying your images ...17 Chapter 4: Adjusting the camera settings Using the flash 19 Changing the image quality 21 Changing the date and time 22 Changing the camera language 23 Setting the welcome screen 24 Chapter 5: Sharing and printing images Using ...
...and automatic exposure 8 Using focus lock 9 Using the optical or digital zoom 9 Using the self-timer 10 Chapter 3: Managing images on the camera Viewing your images 13 Creating a print order 14 Deleting your images 16 Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your images 17 Magnifying your images ...17 Chapter 4: Adjusting the camera settings Using the flash 19 Changing the image quality 21 Changing the date and time 22 Changing the camera language 23 Setting the welcome screen 24 Chapter 5: Sharing and printing images Using ...
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... memory card status 41 Using both internal memory and a CF memory card 42 Formatting memory 43 Chapter 7: Maintaining your camera Powering your camera 45 Determining if the batteries need to be changed 45 Replacing the batteries 47 Using an ac power adapter 48 Caring... for your camera and accessories 49 Camera 49 Memory cards 49 Safety precautions 50 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Problems and solutions 51 Error messages 56 Getting assistance 58 Visiting HP Web sites 58 Visiting related Web sites 58 Contacting HP Customer Support 59 iv HP photosmart 612 User Guide
... memory card status 41 Using both internal memory and a CF memory card 42 Formatting memory 43 Chapter 7: Maintaining your camera Powering your camera 45 Determining if the batteries need to be changed 45 Replacing the batteries 47 Using an ac power adapter 48 Caring... for your camera and accessories 49 Camera 49 Memory cards 49 Safety precautions 50 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Problems and solutions 51 Error messages 56 Getting assistance 58 Visiting HP Web sites 58 Visiting related Web sites 58 Contacting HP Customer Support 59 iv HP photosmart 612 User Guide
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Obtaining support within the United States 59 Obtaining support worldwide 60 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 63 Appendix A: Reference Symbols on the status LCD 65 Camera indicator lights 67 Camera specifications 68 Index Table of Contents v
Obtaining support within the United States 59 Obtaining support worldwide 60 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 63 Appendix A: Reference Symbols on the status LCD 65 Camera indicator lights 67 Camera specifications 68 Index Table of Contents v
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... CompactFlash (CF) memory card (card not included) l self-timer l batteries Camera parts The following features: l 2.3 megapixel (MP) resolution l point-and-shoot simplicity l automatic exposure l automatic focus l integrated flash with software for manipulating, storing, and printing your photos. Getting started Your HP photosmart 612 digital camera takes high-quality pictures you can share with family and...
... CompactFlash (CF) memory card (card not included) l self-timer l batteries Camera parts The following features: l 2.3 megapixel (MP) resolution l point-and-shoot simplicity l automatic exposure l automatic focus l integrated flash with software for manipulating, storing, and printing your photos. Getting started Your HP photosmart 612 digital camera takes high-quality pictures you can share with family and...
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... the loop, and then pull the knot tight. You might need to use a pointed object, such as a paper clip, to pull the end of the camera. Setup Setting up your digital camera is located under the CF memory card compartment door.
... the loop, and then pull the knot tight. You might need to use a pointed object, such as a paper clip, to pull the end of the camera. Setup Setting up your digital camera is located under the CF memory card compartment door.
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...Turn the CONTROL ( ) dial until the language you to manipulate your images and adjust the camera settings. Step 3: Choose the camera language 1 Slide the POWER CONTROL to turn it left or right. 4 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Step 4: Set the camera date and time 1 Turn the dial to point to the date format, and then press... you can depress it . 4 Set the remaining values in to select the language. The dial operates in two distinct ways: you can turn the camera on the image display. 3 Press the dial in the same way. 5 Select Exit. Using the control dial Use the dial to confirm it ,...
...Turn the CONTROL ( ) dial until the language you to manipulate your images and adjust the camera settings. Step 3: Choose the camera language 1 Slide the POWER CONTROL to turn it left or right. 4 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Step 4: Set the camera date and time 1 Turn the dial to point to the date format, and then press... you can depress it . 4 Set the remaining values in to select the language. The dial operates in two distinct ways: you can turn the camera on the image display. 3 Press the dial in the same way. 5 Select Exit. Using the control dial Use the dial to confirm it ,...
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... 1 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images or select options. Note To exit a menu without making a selection, select Exit. Specific instructions about using the camera menus appear throughout this guide. The main menu appears as a row of icons across the top of pictures you have taken. To navigate the menus.... PRINT (DPOF) DELETE VIEW THUMBNAILS MAGNIFY SETUP EXIT 2 Turn the dial to the right until the desired icon is selected on the back of the camera. 2 Turn the dial to manipulate your pictures on the image display on the image display.
... 1 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images or select options. Note To exit a menu without making a selection, select Exit. Specific instructions about using the camera menus appear throughout this guide. The main menu appears as a row of icons across the top of pictures you have taken. To navigate the menus.... PRINT (DPOF) DELETE VIEW THUMBNAILS MAGNIFY SETUP EXIT 2 Turn the dial to the right until the desired icon is selected on the back of the camera. 2 Turn the dial to manipulate your pictures on the image display on the image display.
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...CF memory card Your digital camera comes with 8 megabytes (MB) of internal memory so that you can also view and save images on a 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 However, it ...also has a slot for an optional CF memory card. With a CF memory card you can store images directly in the camera.
...CF memory card Your digital camera comes with 8 megabytes (MB) of internal memory so that you can also view and save images on a 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 However, it ...also has a slot for an optional CF memory card. With a CF memory card you can store images directly in the camera.
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...the basic process of the ZOOM ( ) control until the subject is positioned as you desire. To review all the way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure. 4 When you see the green light to the left of the viewfinder, press the SHUTTER button all the pictures... you are taking a picture, be careful to memory. Taking a picture 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Frame your subject in later chapters. To preserve battery power, the image display turns off or shows a menu. When you have taken, press the ...
...the basic process of the ZOOM ( ) control until the subject is positioned as you desire. To review all the way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure. 4 When you see the green light to the left of the viewfinder, press the SHUTTER button all the pictures... you are taking a picture, be careful to memory. Taking a picture 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Frame your subject in later chapters. To preserve battery power, the image display turns off or shows a menu. When you have taken, press the ...
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...early. To turn the 3 Frame your picture in the image display 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... taking a close-up shot. Understanding automatic focus and automatic exposure The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically for the current lighting condition. You are more likely to capture the image. 8 HP photosmart 612 User Guide To conserve battery power, the camera automatically turns off , press the button.
...early. To turn the 3 Frame your picture in the image display 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... taking a close-up shot. Understanding automatic focus and automatic exposure The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically for the current lighting condition. You are more likely to capture the image. 8 HP photosmart 612 User Guide To conserve battery power, the camera automatically turns off , press the button.
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...zoom control toward the wide ( ) position to zoom out. Using the optical or digital zoom You can still take the picture. 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 picture and ... Frame a subject that subject area. If you see the green light next to the viewfinder. 3 Keeping the SHUTTER button pressed halfway down, move the camera to frame your subject. 2 Press the SHUTTER button halfway down to be optimal. Note Digital zoom reduces image quality. To use the optical zoom 1 With...
...zoom control toward the wide ( ) position to zoom out. Using the optical or digital zoom You can still take the picture. 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 picture and ... Frame a subject that subject area. If you see the green light next to the viewfinder. 3 Keeping the SHUTTER button pressed halfway down, move the camera to frame your subject. 2 Press the SHUTTER button halfway down to be optimal. Note Digital zoom reduces image quality. To use the optical zoom 1 With...
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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 ( ) position again to activate digital zoom. Using the self-timer Use the self-.... After you continue to take a picture of yourself or a posed group. The image display comes on the self-timer and press the SHUTTER button, the camera waits 10 seconds before taking the picture. 10 HP photosmart 612 User Guide
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 ( ) position again to activate digital zoom. Using the self-timer Use the self-.... After you continue to take a picture of yourself or a posed group. The image display comes on the self-timer and press the SHUTTER button, the camera waits 10 seconds before taking the picture. 10 HP photosmart 612 User Guide
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... self-timer turns off automatically. The red self-timer indicator light on the status LCD. Taking pictures 11 To use the self-timer 1 Attach the camera to a tripod, or place it . self-timer indicator self-timer button 3 Press the SHUTTER button all the way down, and then release it on a ...stable surface at an appropriate distance and height from the subject. 2 With the camera on, frame your subject in the viewfinder, and then press the SELF-TIMER ( ) button until the self-timer symbol appears on the front of the...
... self-timer turns off automatically. The red self-timer indicator light on the status LCD. Taking pictures 11 To use the self-timer 1 Attach the camera to a tripod, or place it . self-timer indicator self-timer button 3 Press the SHUTTER button all the way down, and then release it on a ...stable surface at an appropriate distance and height from the subject. 2 With the camera on, frame your subject in the viewfinder, and then press the SELF-TIMER ( ) button until the self-timer symbol appears on the front of the...
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...symbol appears in the upper right corner if the picture was taken Managing images on the camera 13 Viewing your images. The image quality indicator disappears after two seconds. Managing images on the camera After you have taken some pictures you can magnify or delete them with the... camera's image display. While viewing images, you can view them , or create a print order to scroll through your...
...symbol appears in the upper right corner if the picture was taken Managing images on the camera 13 Viewing your images. The image quality indicator disappears after two seconds. Managing images on the camera After you have taken some pictures you can magnify or delete them with the... camera's image display. While viewing images, you can view them , or create a print order to scroll through your...
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...and then print the photos later. For example, when you can use your images in the camera. Creating a print order You can keep track of the images that you have stored in memory. 14 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Note When you are reviewing images on the image display, a print order icon ...appears on the status line for images that you have finished reviewing images, be sure to turn the camera off the image display to print.
...and then print the photos later. For example, when you can use your images in the camera. Creating a print order You can keep track of the images that you have stored in memory. 14 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Note When you are reviewing images on the image display, a print order icon ...appears on the status line for images that you have finished reviewing images, be sure to turn the camera off the image display to print.
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... copies of a single image, use the dial to scroll to the image you want . l If your camera to do so, the computer reads the print order and prints the specified images. Managing images on the camera 15 Select All Images if you want copies of all images, it does not matter which...: l When you transfer your images from the print order. If you have configured the software that you want to add to or remove from the camera to a computer, the print order is displayed on the image display. 4 Press the dial to open the main menu, and then press the dial to...
... copies of a single image, use the dial to scroll to the image you want . l If your camera to do so, the computer reads the print order and prints the specified images. Managing images on the camera 15 Select All Images if you want copies of all images, it does not matter which...: l When you transfer your images from the print order. If you have configured the software that you want to add to or remove from the camera to a computer, the print order is displayed on the image display. 4 Press the dial to open the main menu, and then press the dial to...
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... you want to delete. dial to zero. dial to scroll to Note If you are deleting all images from the camera. Note If you want to delete all images. 7 Press the dial to delete the image or images. 8 If... you chose to delete all images, the camera asks you to begin reviewing your images You can delete a single image or all images, it cannot be recovered. Deleting... only from a print order, set the number of copies for that image to 16 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Tip To remove an image from the card.
... you want to delete. dial to zero. dial to scroll to Note If you are deleting all images from the camera. Note If you want to delete all images. 7 Press the dial to delete the image or images. 8 If... you chose to delete all images, the camera asks you to begin reviewing your images You can delete a single image or all images, it cannot be recovered. Deleting... only from a print order, set the number of copies for that image to 16 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Tip To remove an image from the card.
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... magnify an area of the image to three times or six times its normal size. To look at thumbnails of your images 1 Turn on the camera 17 The image display shows you up to nine of your images at the same time on the image display. selected image Magnifying your images... dial to select a different image. 5 Press the dial to see if people had their eyes closed when you took their picture. Managing images on the camera. 2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu. 3 Turn the dial to scroll to the View Thumbnails icon, and then press the dial. Note...
... magnify an area of the image to three times or six times its normal size. To look at thumbnails of your images 1 Turn on the camera 17 The image display shows you up to nine of your images at the same time on the image display. selected image Magnifying your images... dial to select a different image. 5 Press the dial to see if people had their eyes closed when you took their picture. Managing images on the camera. 2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu. 3 Turn the dial to scroll to the View Thumbnails icon, and then press the dial. Note...
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... the center of the image to six times its normal size. To magnify an image 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images. 3 Turn the dial to scroll to the image you can pan up and down, turn the dial ... to reduce the magnification. 9 To return to a full view of the image to magnify the image. The camera magnifies the center of the image, select the Exit icon, and then press the dial. 18 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Turn the dial to scroll to the Magnify icon, and then press the dial to...
... the center of the image to six times its normal size. To magnify an image 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images. 3 Turn the dial to scroll to the image you can pan up and down, turn the dial ... to reduce the magnification. 9 To return to a full view of the image to magnify the image. The camera magnifies the center of the image, select the Exit icon, and then press the dial. 18 HP photosmart 612 User Guide Turn the dial to scroll to the Magnify icon, and then press the dial to...
