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... 16 Installing the batteries 16 Installing a memory card (optional 17 Turning on power 18 Restoring previous settings 18 Choosing the language 18 Setting the date and time 19 Installing the software 20 Windows 20 Macintosh 21 Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips . . . .23 Taking still pictures 23 Recording video clips 24 Using live view 25 Using the focus brackets 26 Status screen 27 Using zoom 28 Optical zoom 28 Digital zoom 28 Using the flash 30 Changing the image quality 31 Recording audio 32 Changing capture modes 33 Using self-timer mode 35 Using...
... 16 Installing the batteries 16 Installing a memory card (optional 17 Turning on power 18 Restoring previous settings 18 Choosing the language 18 Setting the date and time 19 Installing the software 20 Windows 20 Macintosh 21 Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips . . . .23 Taking still pictures 23 Recording video clips 24 Using live view 25 Using the focus brackets 26 Status screen 27 Using zoom 28 Optical zoom 28 Digital zoom 28 Using the flash 30 Changing the image quality 31 Recording audio 32 Changing capture modes 33 Using self-timer mode 35 Using...
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Using macro mode 36 Advanced capture settings 37 EV compensation 38 White balance 39 ISO speed 40 AE metering 41 Saturation 43 Sharpness 44 Setup 44 Chapter 3: Reviewing images and video clips 45 Using playback 45 Using the playback menu 47 Viewing thumbnail images 48 Rotating images 49 Deleting images 50 Recording and deleting audio clips 51 Magnifying images 52 Setup 52 Chapter 4: Using hp instant share 53 Using the share menu 54 Using hp instant share to print pictures 55 Using hp instant share to send...
Using macro mode 36 Advanced capture settings 37 EV compensation 38 White balance 39 ISO speed 40 AE metering 41 Saturation 43 Sharpness 44 Setup 44 Chapter 3: Reviewing images and video clips 45 Using playback 45 Using the playback menu 47 Viewing thumbnail images 48 Rotating images 49 Deleting images 50 Recording and deleting audio clips 51 Magnifying images 52 Setup 52 Chapter 4: Using hp instant share 53 Using the share menu 54 Using hp instant share to print pictures 55 Using hp instant share to send...
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Chapter 5: Unloading, printing, and displaying images . . .61 Unloading to a computer 61 Printing images 63 Displaying images on a TV 65 Chapter 6: Using the setup menu 67 Camera sounds 68 Date & time 68 USB configuration 69 TV configuration 70 Language 70 Move images to card 71 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 73 Problems and solutions 73 Error messages on the camera 82 Error messages on the computer 90 Getting assistance 92 HP accessibility website 92 HP photosmart website 92 Support process 92 Phone support in the United...
Chapter 5: Unloading, printing, and displaying images . . .61 Unloading to a computer 61 Printing images 63 Displaying images on a TV 65 Chapter 6: Using the setup menu 67 Camera sounds 68 Date & time 68 USB configuration 69 TV configuration 70 Language 70 Move images to card 71 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 73 Problems and solutions 73 Error messages on the camera 82 Error messages on the computer 90 Getting assistance 92 HP accessibility website 92 HP photosmart website 92 Support process 92 Phone support in the United...
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... Memory/USB light will blink and then turn on by using the buttons. 2 Press the OK button to the language that were in the Setup menu. Restoring previous settings Some of the camera settings do this setting later, you can do not remain set when the camera is ready. Choosing the language The first time you turn the camera on page 67. 18 hp photosmart 730 series user's manual See Chapter 6: Using the setup menu on , the following screen...
... Memory/USB light will blink and then turn on by using the buttons. 2 Press the OK button to the language that were in the Setup menu. Restoring previous settings Some of the camera settings do this setting later, you can do not remain set when the camera is ready. Choosing the language The first time you turn the camera on page 67. 18 hp photosmart 730 series user's manual See Chapter 6: Using the setup menu on , the following screen...
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... time format, and then press OK if you take each picture. Set the time values in the image properties, which you want to highlight the time. See Chapter 6: Using the setup menu on the computer. Chapter 1: Getting started 19 This time stamp does not appear in the image itself, but is recorded in the same way you choose the language. 1 Press the OK button repeatedly until the preferred date format...
... time format, and then press OK if you take each picture. Set the time values in the image properties, which you want to highlight the time. See Chapter 6: Using the setup menu on the computer. Chapter 1: Getting started 19 This time stamp does not appear in the image itself, but is recorded in the same way you choose the language. 1 Press the OK button repeatedly until the preferred date format...
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... button. Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips Taking still pictures You can take the picture. This Focus Lock feature allows you choose to a tripod and make sure the focus area has sufficient contrast. The camera measures and then locks the focus and exposure. During this , see the description for Viewfinder lights on a subject that is not in the center of this time, the image is saved to memory, unless you to focus...
... button. Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips Taking still pictures You can take the picture. This Focus Lock feature allows you choose to a tripod and make sure the focus area has sufficient contrast. The camera measures and then locks the focus and exposure. During this , see the description for Viewfinder lights on a subject that is not in the center of this time, the image is saved to memory, unless you to focus...
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... to a size larger than Best setting. Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips 31 If Live View is recommended for images you plan to enlarge images, or print images to the Internet. At this setting, internal camera memory and a 16 MB memory card holds about 12 images. This is on, the icon also appears in the internal memory or on the Status LCD. At this setting, internal camera memory holds about 125 images, and a 16 MB memory card holds...
... to a size larger than Best setting. Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips 31 If Live View is recommended for images you plan to enlarge images, or print images to the Internet. At this setting, internal camera memory and a 16 MB memory card holds about 12 images. This is on, the icon also appears in the internal memory or on the Status LCD. At this setting, internal camera memory holds about 125 images, and a 16 MB memory card holds...
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... Using macro mode on page 35. Icon Setting None Normal Self-Timer Burst Macro Description Camera automatically selects focus, aperture and shutter speed. NOTE These settings do not have any effect on the top of the camera sets the camera to one of nine different capture modes. Each time you press the Mode button, the camera changes to take a video clip or a picture. Each time you change the capture mode, an icon representing that capture mode appears in the Image Display. Changing capture modes The Mode button...
... Using macro mode on page 35. Icon Setting None Normal Self-Timer Burst Macro Description Camera automatically selects focus, aperture and shutter speed. NOTE These settings do not have any effect on the top of the camera sets the camera to one of nine different capture modes. Each time you press the Mode button, the camera changes to take a video clip or a picture. Each time you change the capture mode, an icon representing that capture mode appears in the Image Display. Changing capture modes The Mode button...
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... the Image Display. 2 Frame the subject and press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it. 3 Flash is disabled and the camera takes pictures as quickly as the camera can use the Macro focus setting for taking close-up pictures (from 0.1 m (4 inches) to 0.5 m (19.7 inches). 1 Press the Mode button until the memory is full or the Shutter button is released. If Live View is on, the icon also appears in the Image Display. 2 Use the Image Display...
... the Image Display. 2 Frame the subject and press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it. 3 Flash is disabled and the camera takes pictures as quickly as the camera can use the Macro focus setting for taking close-up pictures (from 0.1 m (4 inches) to 0.5 m (19.7 inches). 1 Press the Mode button until the memory is full or the Shutter button is released. If Live View is on, the icon also appears in the Image Display. 2 Use the Image Display...
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... than the default setting of noise or grain. Icon Setting Description Shade Camera balances color assuming it is changed again or until it is turned off. The Auto setting works the best. Higher ISO speeds allow higher shutter speeds and thus can be grayed out. ISO speed The ISO Speed setting adjusts the sensitivity of the Live View screen. Lower ISO speeds will be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash, or when taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at...
... than the default setting of noise or grain. Icon Setting Description Shade Camera balances color assuming it is changed again or until it is turned off. The Auto setting works the best. Higher ISO speeds allow higher shutter speeds and thus can be grayed out. ISO speed The ISO Speed setting adjusts the sensitivity of the Live View screen. Lower ISO speeds will be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash, or when taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at...
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This print preview updates as in your HP Photosmart printer for each option. The Print Setup menu displays on how to begin printing. See the manual for your camera, another way to print images directly from the camera Share menu, the number of images selected will be used a memory card in this . 64 hp photosmart 730 series user's manual Otherwise, Images: ALL will be shown, as you change the setting for instructions on the camera. If you used for the Print Size and Paper Size. 6 Press...
This print preview updates as in your HP Photosmart printer for each option. The Print Setup menu displays on how to begin printing. See the manual for your camera, another way to print images directly from the camera Share menu, the number of images selected will be used a memory card in this . 64 hp photosmart 730 series user's manual Otherwise, Images: ALL will be shown, as you change the setting for instructions on the camera. If you used for the Print Size and Paper Size. 6 Press...
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... HP Photo & Imaging software: Windows Installed Digital Camera Not installed Disk Drive Macintosh Disk Drive Digital Camera (OSX systems) Chapter 6: Using the setup menu 69 Use this table as a guide for which USB Configuration setting to recognize the camera as a digital camera using the Mass Storage Device Class (MSDC) standard. USB configuration This Setup menu option determines how the camera appears when connected to recognize the camera as a disk drive using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) standard. This is the default setting on the camera. z Digital Camera...
... HP Photo & Imaging software: Windows Installed Digital Camera Not installed Disk Drive Macintosh Disk Drive Digital Camera (OSX systems) Chapter 6: Using the setup menu 69 Use this table as a guide for which USB Configuration setting to recognize the camera as a digital camera using the Mass Storage Device Class (MSDC) standard. USB configuration This Setup menu option determines how the camera appears when connected to recognize the camera as a disk drive using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) standard. This is the default setting on the camera. z Digital Camera...
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.... Use an HP AC power adapter to power the camera when you must use alkaline batteries, use of the Image Display whenever possible. Possible cause Extended Image Display use for an extended period of time, or use ordinary alkaline batteries. Battery charging will not charge. Do not use the viewfinder instead of Live View and video, especially if using the Image Display for Live View or video recording, excessive flash use, and excessive zooming consume a lot of battery power. Problem I replace the camera batteries frequently. (continued) The camera batteries will not start...
.... Use an HP AC power adapter to power the camera when you must use alkaline batteries, use of the Image Display whenever possible. Possible cause Extended Image Display use for an extended period of time, or use ordinary alkaline batteries. Battery charging will not charge. Do not use the viewfinder instead of Live View and video, especially if using the Image Display for Live View or video recording, excessive flash use, and excessive zooming consume a lot of battery power. Problem I replace the camera batteries frequently. (continued) The camera batteries will not start...
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... additional flash. It will take longer to On. The memory card is full (either internal or card). Unload images from the camera to Red-eye Reduction. Problem Possible cause A long delay The camera occurs needs time to the unlocked position. The memory storage is locked. Solution Use Focus Lock. (See page 23.) Use a tripod or the flash. Switch the locking tab on the memory card to between lock focus and pressing the exposure. taking another picture. 78 hp photosmart 730 series user's manual In turn, make sure...
... additional flash. It will take longer to On. The memory card is full (either internal or card). Unload images from the camera to Red-eye Reduction. Problem Possible cause A long delay The camera occurs needs time to the unlocked position. The memory storage is locked. Solution Use Focus Lock. (See page 23.) Use a tripod or the flash. Switch the locking tab on the memory card to between lock focus and pressing the exposure. taking another picture. 78 hp photosmart 730 series user's manual In turn, make sure...
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... delete all data on the card. The card requires The memory card Press OK (this should formatting needs to format The memory card Replace the memory card. Unable to be display the Format Card formatted. This will delete all data on the card. Message Possible cause Solution Unsupported card The card in the Delete menu. Press OK (this should display the Format Card screen) or format the memory card by using the Format Card option in the Delete menu. Replace the memory card. proper type, it is damaged or unsupported Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support...
... delete all data on the card. The card requires The memory card Press OK (this should formatting needs to format The memory card Replace the memory card. Unable to be display the Format Card formatted. This will delete all data on the card. Message Possible cause Solution Unsupported card The card in the Delete menu. Press OK (this should display the Format Card screen) or format the memory card by using the Format Card option in the Delete menu. Replace the memory card. proper type, it is damaged or unsupported Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support...
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... the Print Setup Setup menu. Unknown USB device The camera is Make sure that it supported printer or does not computer. Re-connect the camera and turn off and then on . See Using macro mode on . Message Possible cause Solution Focus too close The focus Set the camera to Macro distance is larger than than the camera focus, move further away can focus. Selected print size Print size is larger Change either turned off or not connected to the camera. size menu. Make sure the cable is turned...
... the Print Setup Setup menu. Unknown USB device The camera is Make sure that it supported printer or does not computer. Re-connect the camera and turn off and then on . See Using macro mode on . Message Possible cause Solution Focus too close The focus Set the camera to Macro distance is larger than than the camera focus, move further away can focus. Selected print size Print size is larger Change either turned off or not connected to the camera. size menu. Make sure the cable is turned...
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... for camera 73 Digital Print Order Format 55 digital zoom 28 disk drive, camera as 69 display images and video clips on TV 66 display, using 25 DPOF 55 E e-mail addresses, customizing the Share menu 56 images from computer 62 empty batteries icon 99 enlarge image 52 error messages on camera 82 on computer 90 Exposure Compensation setting 38 Exposure Mode setting 33 F files delete from memory card 50 DPOF 55 size versus quality 31 flash button 13 range 106 settings 30 using 30 focus lock 23...
... for camera 73 Digital Print Order Format 55 digital zoom 28 disk drive, camera as 69 display images and video clips on TV 66 display, using 25 DPOF 55 E e-mail addresses, customizing the Share menu 56 images from computer 62 empty batteries icon 99 enlarge image 52 error messages on camera 82 on computer 90 Exposure Compensation setting 38 Exposure Mode setting 33 F files delete from memory card 50 DPOF 55 size versus quality 31 flash button 13 range 106 settings 30 using 30 focus lock 23...
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... Index White Balance setting 39 install batteries 16 HP camera dock 9 memory card 17 software 20, 21 wrist strap 16 instant review 23, 24 internal memory moving images to memory card 71 pictures remaining 25 ISO Speed, setting 40 L landscape exposure mode 34 Language setting change 70 choose at first startup 18 LEDs (lights) on camera Memory/USB 11 Self-Timer 12 viewfinder 10 lights on camera 11, 12 Live View button 11 using 25 lock focus 23, 26 M Macintosh computer bonus software 21 connect to 61 install software 21 USB setting on camera 69 Macro focus setting...
... Index White Balance setting 39 install batteries 16 HP camera dock 9 memory card 17 software 20, 21 wrist strap 16 instant review 23, 24 internal memory moving images to memory card 71 pictures remaining 25 ISO Speed, setting 40 L landscape exposure mode 34 Language setting change 70 choose at first startup 18 LEDs (lights) on camera Memory/USB 11 Self-Timer 12 viewfinder 10 lights on camera 11, 12 Live View button 11 using 25 lock focus 23, 26 M Macintosh computer bonus software 21 connect to 61 install software 21 USB setting on camera 69 Macro focus setting...
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... batteries 99 Picture Transfer Protocol 69 pictures instant review 23 share 53 take close-up pictures 36 take multiple (burst) 36 take self-timer 35 take stills 23 Playback turn on/off 11 using 45 Playback button 11 Playback menu 47 portrait exposure mode 34 power battery level icons 99 restoring previous settings 18 specifications 109 switch 10 turn on/off 18 power adapter, HP AC connector on camera 12 purchasing 103 previous settings, restoring 18 print images directly from camera 63 from computer 63 using HP Instant Share 53 printer connect...
... batteries 99 Picture Transfer Protocol 69 pictures instant review 23 share 53 take close-up pictures 36 take multiple (burst) 36 take self-timer 35 take stills 23 Playback turn on/off 11 using 45 Playback button 11 Playback menu 47 portrait exposure mode 34 power battery level icons 99 restoring previous settings 18 specifications 109 switch 10 turn on/off 18 power adapter, HP AC connector on camera 12 purchasing 103 previous settings, restoring 18 print images directly from camera 63 from computer 63 using HP Instant Share 53 printer connect...
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... service 56 printing options 55 using 54 share pictures 53 Sharpness setting 44 Shutter button description 14 lock exposure and focus 26 shutter speed range 106 Index slideshow, display on TV 66 software, install 20, 21 sounds of camera 68 space remaining in memory 25 specifications 105 Status LCD, description 14 status screen 27 still pictures, take 23 support for consumers 92 T technical support 92 thumbnail images, view 48 Time & Date setting 19, 68 tripod mount 12 troubleshoot problems 73 turn on/off camera power...
... service 56 printing options 55 using 54 share pictures 53 Sharpness setting 44 Shutter button description 14 lock exposure and focus 26 shutter speed range 106 Index slideshow, display on TV 66 software, install 20, 21 sounds of camera 68 space remaining in memory 25 specifications 105 Status LCD, description 14 status screen 27 still pictures, take 23 support for consumers 92 T technical support 92 thumbnail images, view 48 Time & Date setting 19, 68 tripod mount 12 troubleshoot problems 73 turn on/off camera power...