HP R830/R840 manual Using your camera, Windows, Macintosh

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experience, periodically check this website for updates to your camera's firmware, software, and drivers.

To learn about Windows Vista support for your camera, see www.hp.com/go/ windowsvista (English only).

Windows:

1.Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software.

2.Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D: \Setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD drive, then click OK.

3.When the software has finished installing, re-enable virus protection software.

Macintosh:

1.Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive.

2.Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop.

3.Double-click the installer icon, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Once installation is complete and you have restarted your computer, System Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh (click the help button on the HP Photosmart Camera settings dialog for more information).

Using your camera

Now that you’ve completed setup, you can take and review pictures and video clips.

For information on taking pictures and capturing

See Taking pictures” on page 10 and

video clips

Recording video clips” on page 11.

 

 

 

For information on setting picture capture and

See “Setting options for taking pictures and

video record options

recording video clips” on page 15.

 

 

 

For information on reviewing images and video

See Reviewing images and video clips

clips on the camera

on page 22.

 

 

 

For information on enhancing your images

See “Using the Design Gallery Menu”

 

 

on page 27.

 

 

 

For information on transferring images from

See Transferring images with HP Photosmart

your camera to a computer

Software” on page 31.

 

 

 

For information on printing images

See “Printing directly to a printer”

 

 

on page 33.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIP: To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, and

Playback, slide to the desired option.

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Contents HP Photosmart R830/R840 series Digital Camera Legal and notice information Contents Reviewing images and video clips Using the Design Gallery MenuUsing HP Photosmart Express TroubleshootingSpecifications Shutter button Getting startedCamera top, side, and back Before taking pictures Camera front and bottomCamera dock insert Turn on the camera Install the batteryCharge the battery Set the date and time Choose the languageSet the region Install the software Install and format an optional memory cardMacintosh Using your cameraTIP To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, Windows015 Taking pictures and recording video clipsTaking pictures Instant Review Focusing on the subjectIndicator Description Recording video clipsFor pictures only Using Focus LockOptimizing focus Digital zoom Using zoomOptimizing exposure Optical zoomChapter Red eye Setting the flashUsing the shooting modes Using Panorama mode Video Record Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menusR830 series R840 series±1.0 Exposure BracketingUsing the Burst setting Using the Self-Timer settingsISO speed Adaptive LightingExposure Compensation White BalanceFavorite Using PlaybackReviewing images and video clips Magnifying images Deleting imagesViewing thumbnails Tagging images Using the Playback MenuDefining tags in Windows Tag menu, select Tag Menu SetupViewing slideshows Stitching panoramasChapter Applying artistic effects Using the Design Gallery MenuRemoving red eyes Enhancing photos Modify Color menu Modifying colorsAdding borders Cropping images Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software Transferring and printing imagesTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software Connecting to the computerPhotosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on Printing directly to a printer Using a memory card readerChapter To display the Photosmart Express Menu Using HP Photosmart ExpressUsing the Photosmart Express Menu Marking images for printingSharing images Buying prints onlinePlayback Setting up online destinations in the cameraSending images to online destinations Photosmart Express Menu, then highlightNever, 15, 30, 45 Default, 60 seconds Using the Camera Setup MenuProblems and solutions TroubleshootingResetting the camera Camera does not respond when I press a button Battery gauge goes up and down frequentlyHave to recharge the Lithium Ion battery frequently Lithium Ion battery will not chargeMy image is too bright Image Display is not workingMy image is blurry Images are missing on my camera My image is grainyCamera gets warm or even hot to the touch Camera responds sluggishly when trying to review imagesMy camera shuts down unexpectedly Cannot transfer images from the camera to my computerBatteries cannot be charged-R840-435,R830-435 Camera error messagesLens Error general-R840-021,R830-021 Unable to format card-R840-202,R830-202Under Learn about , click Digital Photography Product supportHelpful websites Getting assistanceGetting assistance Top points about batteries Managing batteriesPlayback Menu Icon DescriptionCharge location SignalsCharging complete Docks battery bay light turns on solid Safety precautions for recharging batteries Specifications Power Image Quality Video Quality settingsDimensions WeightVideo quality Index Page Product name