HP PhotoSmart manual Getting Started, Installing the Software and Drivers

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Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera

Getting Started

Installing the Software and Drivers

Before using your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera for the first time, you must install the software and drivers.

1.Create an ActiveSync connection between your computer and your iPAQ Pocket PC. Refer to the Getting Started booklet that came with your iPAQ Pocket PC for ActiveSync instructions.

2.Insert the Software and Drivers CD that came with your Photosmart Mobile Camera into your computer.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Photosmart software and drivers.

Connecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera to Your iPAQ Pocket PC

To connect the Photosmart Mobile Camera to your iPAQ Pocket PC:

1.Locate the SD slot on your iPAQ Pocket PC and remove any memory cards or other devices.

2.Insert the Photosmart Mobile Camera until it is firmly seated in the expansion card slot of your Pocket PC.

3.You will hear an audible click when the Photosmart Mobile Camera is fully connected. Now you’re ready to take a picture.

ÄCAUTION: When you place your iPAQ Pocket PC and Photosmart Mobile Camera on a flat surface, be sure that the lens is not facing down. Resting the iPAQ Pocket PC on the camera lens may place stress on the camera joints.

Do not use excessive force when handling the Photosmart Mobile Camera or when connecting or disconnecting it.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Using iPAQ Image Zone Welcome HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Software FunctionWhat’s In the Box WelcomeUsing the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Getting AcquaintedInstalling the Software and Drivers Getting StartedBelow are the components of the Capture mode screen Taking a PictureImage Zone button Tap to go to iPAQ Image Zone where Viewing Pictures and Video Clips Using Digital ZoomRecording a Video Clip Exiting the Photosmart Mobile Camera Software Disconnecting the Photosmart Mobile CameraEnding Your Photo Session Using the Camera Settings Customizing the Camera SettingsTap File Menu ChangeCompression Color SettingsWhite Balance Setting Up Other Features ResolutionConfiguring Instant Review Tap File Menu Setup tabTap File Menu File tab Using the Self-TimerConfiguring File Settings Tap File Menu Video tab Customizing Video SettingsTips for Taking Better Pictures Using the Camera Settings From the Start menu, tap Programs iPAQ Image Zone Using iPAQ Image ZoneViewing Pictures Tap File Change Folder Viewing a Picture Full-ScreenRecording Sound With a Picture Viewing a Slideshow Printing PicturesTap File Options Audio tab Tap File Options Slideshow tabTap File Print Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanadian Notice ModificationsKorean Notice European Notice Avis Canadien

PhotoSmart specifications

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