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... 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 ...
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... 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...
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... (see "Instant Review" on page 9) and Playback (see "Magnifying images" on page 18). 5 Flash button- Press and hold to the previous menu or view. Camera top and back 12 3 45 6 7 8 11 10 9 1 Power light. 2 button. 3 Shutter button. 4 Delete button-Accesses the Delete function while in... 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. 1 Getting started 3
... (see "Instant Review" on page 9) and Playback (see "Magnifying images" on page 18). 5 Flash button- Press and hold to the previous menu or view. Camera top and back 12 3 45 6 7 8 11 10 9 1 Power light. 2 button. 3 Shutter button. 4 Delete button-Accesses the Delete function while in... 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. 1 Getting started 3
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.... 2. Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before removing the batteries. Close the Battery/Memory Card door. Turn off the camera before taking pictures or recording video clips. Turn on the camera To turn on page 15). 3 Microphone. 4 Tripod mount. 5 Dock/USB connector-Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity...
.... 2. Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before removing the batteries. Close the Battery/Memory Card door. Turn off the camera before taking pictures or recording video clips. Turn on the camera To turn on page 15). 3 Microphone. 4 Tripod mount. 5 Dock/USB connector-Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity...
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...are accurately marked if you want , then press . Use to adjust the highlighted value. 2. To change the language later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 14. 1. Choose the language Use to choose the language you want , then press . To change the ...date and time later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 31). Set the region Along with the language setting, the region setting determines the default date format. ...
...are accurately marked if you want , then press . Use to adjust the highlighted value. 2. To change the language later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 14. 1. Choose the language Use to choose the language you want , then press . To change the ...date and time later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on page 31). Set the region Along with the language setting, the region setting determines the default date format. ...
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... red eyes, rotate, crop, resize, and more information: www.hp.com/support. If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HewlettPackard Technical Support website for updates to your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. Formatting removes all new images and... a memory card. Turn off the camera then remove the memory card. NOTE: When you turn off the camera and open the Battery/ Memory Card door. 2. This camera supports storing a maximum of firmware. Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and...
... red eyes, rotate, crop, resize, and more information: www.hp.com/support. If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HewlettPackard Technical Support website for updates to your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. Formatting removes all new images and... a memory card. Turn off the camera then remove the memory card. NOTE: When you turn off the camera and open the Battery/ Memory Card door. 2. This camera supports storing a maximum of firmware. Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and...
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...your images See "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on page 21 For information on transferring images from 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 a printer" on...Using your CD drive, then click OK. 3. Windows: 1. You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect your computer, System Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D: \...
...your images See "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on page 21 For information on transferring images from 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 a printer" on...Using your CD drive, then click OK. 3. Windows: 1. You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect your computer, System Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D: \...
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2 Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures when you are in Picture Capture and you can take a picture when the camera is locked (see "Auto focus and exposure" on page 9). 4. Slide to take the picture. 8 Taking pictures and recording video clips Frame the subject for your ...
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures when you are in Picture Capture and you can take a picture when the camera is locked (see "Auto focus and exposure" on page 9). 4. Slide to take the picture. 8 Taking pictures and recording video clips Frame the subject for your ...
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... to Video Record. 1. Recording video clips 9 Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is locked (see "Auto focus and exposure" on page 9). 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down , the camera automatically measures and locks the focus (for pictures and video clips) and exposure (for focus and... After you press the Shutter button halfway down and release to . 2. Auto focus and exposure When you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, the camera displays it briefly in the Image Display. 3.
... to Video Record. 1. Recording video clips 9 Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is locked (see "Auto focus and exposure" on page 9). 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down , the camera automatically measures and locks the focus (for pictures and video clips) and exposure (for focus and... After you press the Shutter button halfway down and release to . 2. Auto focus and exposure When you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, the camera displays it briefly in the Image Display. 3.
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...(see "Using Focus Lock" on page 11). 10 Taking pictures and recording video clips When it will not take the picture. Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn green. If the focus brackets are recording a video or taking a picture with a shooting mode (see Auto ...under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14). • If the camera is out of the following . For pictures and video clips: If the scene has low contrast, use Close-up (see Close-up and cannot focus...
...(see "Using Focus Lock" on page 11). 10 Taking pictures and recording video clips When it will not take the picture. Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn green. If the focus brackets are recording a video or taking a picture with a shooting mode (see Auto ...under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14). • If the camera is out of the following . For pictures and video clips: If the scene has low contrast, use Close-up (see Close-up and cannot focus...
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.... Try one of the following: • Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see "Setting the flash" on page 13). • Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface. • If the subject is out of the flash range or you have a tripod, set the proper exposure. If the..., see Steady Photo under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14). • Turn on more small movements of the camera are recording a video, the camera continuously updates exposure. Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, to...
.... Try one of the following: • Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see "Setting the flash" on page 13). • Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface. • If the subject is out of the flash range or you have a tripod, set the proper exposure. If the..., see Steady Photo under "Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus" on page 14). • Turn on more small movements of the camera are recording a video, the camera continuously updates exposure. Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, to...
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..., use digital zoom: 1. Press to zoom in and to the maximum level, then release the lever. 2. While in , the scene expands to show what the camera will be captured. If you want just before recording video clips. To use the buttons on page 14. Press and hold until the image you...
..., use digital zoom: 1. Press to zoom in and to the maximum level, then release the lever. 2. While in , the scene expands to show what the camera will be captured. If you want just before recording video clips. To use the buttons on page 14. Press and hold until the image you...
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...Landscape, Sunset, and Theatre shooting modes, and while recording video clips or using Burst. Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Your camera's default settings work well for lighting and motion, you time to Red-Eye in this chapter can make sure your subjects wait for the ...then press . For information about red-eye, see "Flash Setting-Red-Eye" on the front of your subject, use flash. Using RedEye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to increase the light on page 13. The flash is behind your subject. In addition to setting features...
...Landscape, Sunset, and Theatre shooting modes, and while recording video clips or using Burst. Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Your camera's default settings work well for lighting and motion, you time to Red-Eye in this chapter can make sure your subjects wait for the ...then press . For information about red-eye, see "Flash Setting-Red-Eye" on the front of your subject, use flash. Using RedEye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to increase the light on page 13. The flash is behind your subject. In addition to setting features...
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... one or more people as mountain scenes. • Portrait-For pictures that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you must set the camera on page 11). • Theatre-For capturing images at sunset. As a result, you capture. to or , then press . 2. Image Quality ...video clips 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 the Internet. 14 Setting options for taking pictures while the Video Record Menu displays only features available ...
... one or more people as mountain scenes. • Portrait-For pictures that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you must set the camera on page 11). • Theatre-For capturing images at sunset. As a result, you capture. to or , then press . 2. Image Quality ...video clips 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 the Internet. 14 Setting options for taking pictures while the Video Record Menu displays only features available ...
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...If you turn green, press the Shutter button all the way down. Burst ( only)-For taking multiple shots quickly in succession (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on the image. • Date Only-Date permanently imprinted. • Date & Time-Date and time permanently imprinted. While in the... used features. Full Color (Default), Black & White, Sepia Date & Time Imprint ( only)-Imprints date in lower left corner of help topics for M630/M540 series, see "Modifying colors" on a tripod or stable surface. 3. NOTE: Some menu options are recording a video clip, press the Shutter button to...
...If you turn green, press the Shutter button all the way down. Burst ( only)-For taking multiple shots quickly in succession (see "Using the Camera Setup Menu" on the image. • Date Only-Date permanently imprinted. • Date & Time-Date and time permanently imprinted. While in the... used features. Full Color (Default), Black & White, Sepia Date & Time Imprint ( only)-Imprints date in lower left corner of help topics for M630/M540 series, see "Modifying colors" on a tripod or stable surface. 3. NOTE: Some menu options are recording a video clip, press the Shutter button to...
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...default Off setting when you turn off during the burst capture. While in effect until the menu disappears. 2. The Image Display remains off the camera. 16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips After the burst images have been taken, each image appears one at a time ...in the scene. The camera takes up to two (M440 series) or three (M630/M540 series) pictures as quickly as possible until it resets to highlight Burst , press , highlight On, press , then hold...
...default Off setting when you turn off during the burst capture. While in effect until the menu disappears. 2. The Image Display remains off the camera. 16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips After the burst images have been taken, each image appears one at a time ...in the scene. The camera takes up to two (M440 series) or three (M630/M540 series) pictures as quickly as possible until it resets to highlight Burst , press , highlight On, press , then hold...
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... "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on page 13. NOTE: To hear audio associated with a flash. Camera Help...-Displays a list of your computer (see "Using HP Photosmart Express" on page 21). Using the Playback Menu 19 3. On M630/M540 series, access this feature from the Design Gallery Menu (see "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on...
... "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on page 13. NOTE: To hear audio associated with a flash. Camera Help...-Displays a list of your computer (see "Using HP Photosmart Express" on page 21). Using the Playback Menu 19 3. On M630/M540 series, access this feature from the Design Gallery Menu (see "Using the Design Gallery Menu" on...
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... as a Favorite, then press . 2. If you want to your computer (see "Transferring and printing images" on the camera Image Display. From the View Slideshow menu, use to display an image you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, tagged images retain the tag when transferred to tag as a group. Chapter 4 The...
... as a Favorite, then press . 2. If you want to your computer (see "Transferring and printing images" on the camera Image Display. From the View Slideshow menu, use to display an image you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, tagged images retain the tag when transferred to tag as a group. Chapter 4 The...
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... 18). the original image is retained. Add Borders-Allows you to crop an image to a selected orientation (see "Adding borders" on -camera instructions. Follow the on-camera instructions to highlight an option, then press and follow any on page 21). While in the new orientation. Press to save the image... colors TIP: If you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. Use to adjust the color. 4. 5 Using the Design Gallery Menu M630/M540 series: You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your image, do so before adding a border. Use to select the color scheme and ...
... 18). the original image is retained. Add Borders-Allows you to crop an image to a selected orientation (see "Adding borders" on -camera instructions. Follow the on-camera instructions to highlight an option, then press and follow any on page 21). While in the new orientation. Press to save the image... colors TIP: If you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. Use to adjust the color. 4. 5 Using the Design Gallery Menu M630/M540 series: You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your image, do so before adding a border. Use to select the color scheme and ...
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... wide). From the Design Gallery Menu, use to use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in the cropped image. 3. Follow the on -camera instructions to ensure that the content you want gets saved. Press to exit without saving and return to the Design Gallery Menu. Press to the...image and return to the Add Borders menu. From the Design Gallery Menu, use the Zoom lever and to adjust the border. 4. Follow the on -camera instructions to select Crop, then press . 2. Cropping images Crop allows you to crop the displayed image to the selected orientation, then use . When you...
... wide). From the Design Gallery Menu, use to use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in the cropped image. 3. Follow the on -camera instructions to ensure that the content you want gets saved. Press to exit without saving and return to the Design Gallery Menu. Press to the...image and return to the Add Borders menu. From the Design Gallery Menu, use the Zoom lever and to adjust the border. 4. Follow the on -camera instructions to select Crop, then press . 2. Cropping images Crop allows you to crop the displayed image to the selected orientation, then use . When you...