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... and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP 618 Digital Camera User's Guide 2 Legal Notices The information contained in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document may be ...without the prior written consent of this material. Legal Notices Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, the JetSend logo, PhotoSmart, and the PhotoSmart logo are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
... and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP 618 Digital Camera User's Guide 2 Legal Notices The information contained in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document may be ...without the prior written consent of this material. Legal Notices Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, the JetSend logo, PhotoSmart, and the PhotoSmart logo are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Table of Contents HP 618 Digital Camera User's Guide Chapter 1: Introduction ...5 Product Overview ...5 What's in this Guide ...6 How to Use this Guide ...7 Related Information ...7 Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures ...8 Accessing the Capture Mode and Powering on the Camera 8 Using the Status LCD ...9 Using the Image LCD......16 Taking More Advanced Pictures ...17 Using the Zoom Lever ...22 Using the Diopter Control ...22 Understanding the LEDs on the Camera ...23 Using Instant Review ...25 Recording Sound ...26 Chapter 4: Viewing and Reviewing Images ...27 Using Playback Mode ...27 Using ...
Table of Contents HP 618 Digital Camera User's Guide Chapter 1: Introduction ...5 Product Overview ...5 What's in this Guide ...6 How to Use this Guide ...7 Related Information ...7 Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures ...8 Accessing the Capture Mode and Powering on the Camera 8 Using the Status LCD ...9 Using the Image LCD......16 Taking More Advanced Pictures ...17 Using the Zoom Lever ...22 Using the Diopter Control ...22 Understanding the LEDs on the Camera ...23 Using Instant Review ...25 Recording Sound ...26 Chapter 4: Viewing and Reviewing Images ...27 Using Playback Mode ...27 Using ...
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... 103 Camera Specifications ...103 Battery Life ...106 HP Accessories for Powering the Camera 107 Storage Capacities of Memory Cards ...109 Appendix C: Product Warranties ...110 Limited Product Warranty ...110 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty ...112 Appendix D: Product Safety and Regulatory Information 113 Safety Information ...113 Regulatory Notices ...114 Glossary ...115 Index ...125 HP 618 Digital Camera User...
... 103 Camera Specifications ...103 Battery Life ...106 HP Accessories for Powering the Camera 107 Storage Capacities of Memory Cards ...109 Appendix C: Product Warranties ...110 Limited Product Warranty ...110 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty ...112 Appendix D: Product Safety and Regulatory Information 113 Safety Information ...113 Regulatory Notices ...114 Glossary ...115 Index ...125 HP 618 Digital Camera User...
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... and to edit and organize images. (PC Connect mode does not have menus and related soft keys you want to the HP 618 Digital Camera User's Guide. View the captured images in a variety of ways. Sort and edit the captured images in a variety of ways. Chapter 1:...images full screen, play back timelapse and grouped image sequences, and create slideshows of the camera to the mode you can use to change your HP 618 digital camera. PC Connect Transfer images from the camera to ... Table 1: Camera Modes Mode Use this Mode to a computer. Capture Playback Review Take pictures (or "...
... and to edit and organize images. (PC Connect mode does not have menus and related soft keys you want to the HP 618 Digital Camera User's Guide. View the captured images in a variety of ways. Sort and edit the captured images in a variety of ways. Chapter 1:...images full screen, play back timelapse and grouped image sequences, and create slideshows of the camera to the mode you can use to change your HP 618 digital camera. PC Connect Transfer images from the camera to ... Table 1: Camera Modes Mode Use this Mode to a computer. Capture Playback Review Take pictures (or "...
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.... "Appendix D: Product Safety and Regulatory Information" Safety information and regulatory notices regarding the camera and some of its accessories. "Appendix C: Product Warranties" Limited product warranty and the HP Year 2000 warranty for images in Review mode. "Index" Where to view images full ..., image LCD, and Capture mode menus to prepare your camera to contact HP Customer Care for the camera, as well as more advanced pictures. "Chapter 7: Troubleshooting" How to fix common problems when using the camera, and how to take simple point-and-shoot pictures, ...
.... "Appendix D: Product Safety and Regulatory Information" Safety information and regulatory notices regarding the camera and some of its accessories. "Appendix C: Product Warranties" Limited product warranty and the HP Year 2000 warranty for images in Review mode. "Index" Where to view images full ..., image LCD, and Capture mode menus to prepare your camera to contact HP Customer Care for the camera, as well as more advanced pictures. "Chapter 7: Troubleshooting" How to fix common problems when using the camera, and how to take simple point-and-shoot pictures, ...
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..., including diagrams showing the locations of all the buttons, dials, displays, and so on, see the printed HP 618 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide that came with your camera, see the online Help for the first time to capture and view images, the Quick Start Guide also explains how to transfer images from...want to print this Guide Note: It is that you can use this guide, select Print from the HP website at: www.hp.com/photosmart. To print this guide online, or you can use your camera for the Acrobat software. Note: If you choose to print this guide, be aware that you have ...
..., including diagrams showing the locations of all the buttons, dials, displays, and so on, see the printed HP 618 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide that came with your camera, see the online Help for the first time to capture and view images, the Quick Start Guide also explains how to transfer images from...want to print this Guide Note: It is that you can use this guide, select Print from the HP website at: www.hp.com/photosmart. To print this guide online, or you can use your camera for the Acrobat software. Note: If you choose to print this guide, be aware that you have ...
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... Image LCD" on page 12 "Setting the Image Type" on page 13 "Understanding the Text Message Area" on page 12 "Viewing the Camera Status" on page 14 "Using the Overlay Soft Key" on page 14 "Using the Capture Mode Menus" on page 15 "Using the... Capture Mode Accessing the Capture Mode and Powering on the Camera To prepare your camera to take pictures, you set your camera to Capture mode and power on the camera: 1 Turn the camera mode dial on the top of the camera to (see Figure 1). 2 Power on the camera by adjusting various settings on the back of the...
... Image LCD" on page 12 "Setting the Image Type" on page 13 "Understanding the Text Message Area" on page 12 "Viewing the Camera Status" on page 14 "Using the Overlay Soft Key" on page 14 "Using the Capture Mode Menus" on page 15 "Using the... Capture Mode Accessing the Capture Mode and Powering on the Camera To prepare your camera to take pictures, you set your camera to Capture mode and power on the camera: 1 Turn the camera mode dial on the top of the camera to (see Figure 1). 2 Power on the camera by adjusting various settings on the back of the...
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...in the status LCD for the setting you the status of the camera's batteries, the settings for the flash mode, timer mode, and auto focus range on the camera. Chapter 2: Preparing to take pictures. The buttons beneath the ...Buttons Using the Status LCD The status LCD conveys important information about the camera's status. The status LCD shows you want. Flash mode Timer mode Auto focus range Note: If you ...power on the camera. The next three subsections explain the possible settings for the flash mode, timer mode, ...
...in the status LCD for the setting you the status of the camera's batteries, the settings for the flash mode, timer mode, and auto focus range on the camera. Chapter 2: Preparing to take pictures. The buttons beneath the ...Buttons Using the Status LCD The status LCD conveys important information about the camera's status. The status LCD shows you want. Flash mode Timer mode Auto focus range Note: If you ...power on the camera. The next three subsections explain the possible settings for the flash mode, timer mode, ...
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...auto focus range (see Table 2). To take a picture if the flash mode is displayed on the camera (power it off the flash (set to Forced On or Night, and it will return to ... the need for flash based on the lighting conditions. If the batteries' charge is low, the camera will not take pictures without flash, regardless of the lighting conditions. Thus, you cycle the power on...reduction minimizes the occurrence of red-eye in pictures of the image. Setting the Flash Mode Your camera has seven flash modes. To set the flash mode, press the flash mode button beneath the status...
...auto focus range (see Table 2). To take a picture if the flash mode is displayed on the camera (power it off the flash (set to Forced On or Night, and it will return to ... the need for flash based on the lighting conditions. If the batteries' charge is low, the camera will not take pictures without flash, regardless of the lighting conditions. Thus, you cycle the power on...reduction minimizes the occurrence of red-eye in pictures of the image. Setting the Flash Mode Your camera has seven flash modes. To set the flash mode, press the flash mode button beneath the status...
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...set the timer mode, press the timer mode button beneath the status LCD to Normal after pressing the shutter release button. To set the camera to the Off timer mode setting. To take a picture. The default auto focus range is cancelled. Each range setting is set between ... This is displayed on again). The focus range is set shot-to infinity. If you cycle the power on the camera (power it will turn on the HP Remote Control (included with the camera), which has a 3-second delay. Note: The auto focus range remains set from 0.5 meters to -shot. Setting...
...set the timer mode, press the timer mode button beneath the status LCD to Normal after pressing the shutter release button. To set the camera to the Off timer mode setting. To take a picture. The default auto focus range is cancelled. Each range setting is set between ... This is displayed on again). The focus range is set shot-to infinity. If you cycle the power on the camera (power it will turn on the HP Remote Control (included with the camera), which has a 3-second delay. Note: The auto focus range remains set from 0.5 meters to -shot. Setting...
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...labels that is displayed in the Capture mode menus. Understanding the Text Message Area The text message area is : "Battery Low." If you can change camera settings, see the live view of the image LCD. Note: For information on setting the Exposure Mode, see "Focus Mode Submenu" on page 56...when you can also use of Capture mode. You now see "Using the Capture Mode Menus" on the left side of the camera's settings. You can take with the HP-approved AC power adapter, you are displayed in the text message area (for viewing your picture subjects (see Figure 4). The ...
...labels that is displayed in the Capture mode menus. Understanding the Text Message Area The text message area is : "Battery Low." If you can change camera settings, see the live view of the image LCD. Note: For information on setting the Exposure Mode, see "Focus Mode Submenu" on page 56...when you can also use of Capture mode. You now see "Using the Capture Mode Menus" on the left side of the camera's settings. You can take with the HP-approved AC power adapter, you are displayed in the text message area (for viewing your picture subjects (see Figure 4). The ...
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... previous image in the Timelapse sequence. When the auto focus range is set to Macro, a Macro icon is full. Setting the Image Type Your camera can set the number of images that will be captured and the interval between them in the Timelapse Settings submenu of the Capture Settings menu.... Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures Macro and Infinity Auto Focus Range Indicators When the auto focus range is set to Infinity, INF is long, the camera may skip capturing an image if it displays a countdown to Use When capturing a single image. Note: For the Timelapse image type, you can take...
... previous image in the Timelapse sequence. When the auto focus range is set to Macro, a Macro icon is full. Setting the Image Type Your camera can set the number of images that will be captured and the interval between them in the Timelapse Settings submenu of the Capture Settings menu.... Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures Macro and Infinity Auto Focus Range Indicators When the auto focus range is set to Infinity, INF is long, the camera may skip capturing an image if it displays a countdown to Use When capturing a single image. Note: For the Timelapse image type, you can take...
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...LCD See the next subsection for exposure control ISO Speed ISO Speed setting AE Metering Auto Exposure Metering setting Version The version number of your camera's firmware To exit the Status screen and return to the live view of Capture mode. The following status information is Macro. ... shows the battery status. This screen allows you to check the current camera status, such as the current resolution, quality, and white balance settings. (To change these settings, use the Capture mode menus. Viewing the...
...LCD See the next subsection for exposure control ISO Speed ISO Speed setting AE Metering Auto Exposure Metering setting Version The version number of your camera's firmware To exit the Status screen and return to the live view of Capture mode. The following status information is Macro. ... shows the battery status. This screen allows you to check the current camera status, such as the current resolution, quality, and white balance settings. (To change these settings, use the Capture mode menus. Viewing the...
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... Preparing to the menu option you capture. The Preferences menu allows you haven't already. 3 Press the MENU button on the back of the camera. The Capture mode menus are displayed on the image LCD (see Figure 6). 4 Press the right or left arrow on the 4-way controller to...Figure 6: Parts of a Menu Menu icons Current menu's title Overlay bar Soft keys Menu options Figure 7: 4-Way Controller Using the Capture Mode Menus Your camera has four Capture mode menus: Capture Settings Photo Assist Image Stamp Preferences The Capture Settings, Photo Assist, and Image...
... Preparing to the menu option you capture. The Preferences menu allows you haven't already. 3 Press the MENU button on the back of the camera. The Capture mode menus are displayed on the image LCD (see Figure 6). 4 Press the right or left arrow on the 4-way controller to...Figure 6: Parts of a Menu Menu icons Current menu's title Overlay bar Soft keys Menu options Figure 7: 4-Way Controller Using the Capture Mode Menus Your camera has four Capture mode menus: Capture Settings Photo Assist Image Stamp Preferences The Capture Settings, Photo Assist, and Image...
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... page 21 "Using the Zoom Lever" on page 22 "Using the Diopter Control" on page 22 "Understanding the LEDs on the Camera" on page 23 "Using Instant Review" on page 25 "Recording Sound" on page 26 Note: These instructions for your picture. Chapter 3: ... Instant Review" on page 25 for more information.) Taking Simple Point-and-Shoot Pictures Here is the simplest method for taking pictures with your camera: 1 Set the camera mode dial to the Capture mode . 2 Power on page 8), you haven't already. 3 Look through the viewfinder to select and frame a subject ...
... page 21 "Using the Zoom Lever" on page 22 "Using the Diopter Control" on page 22 "Understanding the LEDs on the Camera" on page 23 "Using Instant Review" on page 25 "Recording Sound" on page 26 Note: These instructions for your picture. Chapter 3: ... Instant Review" on page 25 for more information.) Taking Simple Point-and-Shoot Pictures Here is the simplest method for taking pictures with your camera: 1 Set the camera mode dial to the Capture mode . 2 Power on page 8), you haven't already. 3 Look through the viewfinder to select and frame a subject ...
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...Advanced Pictures As explained in the Timelapse menu option of the Capture Settings menu. In this case, you could change the number of the default camera settings in the menus. 7 Select the menu options you wish to change in the Capture Settings, Photo Assist, and/or Image Stamp menus...and the image will be saved on the image LCD. If you want to change the default settings in Chapter 2: "Preparing to Take Pictures," your camera's status LCD and image LCD. Chapter 3: Taking Pictures 4 Press the shutter release button. Here is still displayed in Instant Review by pressing the ...
...Advanced Pictures As explained in the Timelapse menu option of the Capture Settings menu. In this case, you could change the number of the default camera settings in the menus. 7 Select the menu options you wish to change in the Capture Settings, Photo Assist, and/or Image Stamp menus...and the image will be saved on the image LCD. If you want to change the default settings in Chapter 2: "Preparing to Take Pictures," your camera's status LCD and image LCD. Chapter 3: Taking Pictures 4 Press the shutter release button. Here is still displayed in Instant Review by pressing the ...
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... use the viewfinder instead. Go on another object (such as a screen or fence) which overlaps the subject, focus the camera on to step 2. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway down . Note that the diopter control has no effect on ...you cannot obtain focus on the back of your picture. Note: The image LCD uses a lot of the camera lens to take pictures for your picture in the viewfinder. To turn the image LCD off, press the DISPLAY ...for how to zoom in or out on batteries rather than with the HP-approved AC power adapter, you need to do , for each image type.) What's Next?
... use the viewfinder instead. Go on another object (such as a screen or fence) which overlaps the subject, focus the camera on to step 2. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway down . Note that the diopter control has no effect on ...you cannot obtain focus on the back of your picture. Note: The image LCD uses a lot of the camera lens to take pictures for your picture in the viewfinder. To turn the image LCD off, press the DISPLAY ...for how to zoom in or out on batteries rather than with the HP-approved AC power adapter, you need to do , for each image type.) What's Next?
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... release button. Wait for the final 3 seconds before the camera captures the image. 3-Second Remote timer mode, point the HP Remote Control at the camera, and press and release the Remote Control's trigger button. Then the camera captures the image. The timer LED on the front of ...the camera (see page 24) lights solid for 3 seconds. Chapter 3: ...
... release button. Wait for the final 3 seconds before the camera captures the image. 3-Second Remote timer mode, point the HP Remote Control at the camera, and press and release the Remote Control's trigger button. Then the camera captures the image. The timer LED on the front of ...the camera (see page 24) lights solid for 3 seconds. Chapter 3: ...
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...To do any other images within a Continuous sequence (rather than just the final image, which you can delete those images in the Review mode. The camera will capture images as fast as individual images on the left). Note: If Instant Review is on, each image in a Continuous sequence except for the ...the final one picture. Continuous images are saved as it can only take one is displayed in the Instant Review on the back of the camera, turn the live view of Capture mode off through the Display menu option in the Continuous sequence. The capture rate also depends on page 25...
...To do any other images within a Continuous sequence (rather than just the final image, which you can delete those images in the Review mode. The camera will capture images as fast as individual images on the left). Note: If Instant Review is on, each image in a Continuous sequence except for the ...the final one picture. Continuous images are saved as it can only take one is displayed in the Instant Review on the back of the camera, turn the live view of Capture mode off through the Display menu option in the Continuous sequence. The capture rate also depends on page 25...
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... trigger button one time. You can do this , see "Using Instant Review" on page 25). Then the camera captures the first image of the Timelapse sequence. 3-Second Remote timer mode, point the HP Remote Control at the end of taking pictures to the next image capture. Once you have is to... the first image of your camera that provide you with one group on page 32. For information on how to...
... trigger button one time. You can do this , see "Using Instant Review" on page 25). Then the camera captures the first image of the Timelapse sequence. 3-Second Remote timer mode, point the HP Remote Control at the end of taking pictures to the next image capture. Once you have is to... the first image of your camera that provide you with one group on page 32. For information on how to...