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2Taking pictures and recording video clips

You can take pictures when you are in Picture Capture and you can record video

when you are in Video Record. Slide to to take pictures or to to record video clips. The Image Display resembles the following:

1Picture Capture indicator.

Video Record indicator.

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When taking pictures, pictures remaining count.

 

0:15

When recording video clips, time remaining.

 

 

 

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Memory card indicator.

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Battery level indicator (see Power indicators” on page 49).

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Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure” on page 11).

Taking pictures

You can take a picture when the camera is set to Picture Capture.

1.Slideto .

2.Frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display.

3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure and lock the focus and exposure. The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked (see Auto focus and exposure” on page 11).

4.Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

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Contents HP Photosmart R830/R840 series Digital Camera Legal and notice information Contents Using the Design Gallery Menu Using HP Photosmart ExpressTroubleshooting Reviewing images and video clipsSpecifications Getting started Camera top, side, and backShutter button Camera front and bottom Camera dock insertBefore taking pictures Install the battery Charge the batteryTurn on the camera Choose the language Set the regionSet the date and time Install and format an optional memory card Install the softwareUsing your camera TIP To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record,Windows MacintoshTaking pictures and recording video clips Taking pictures015 Focusing on the subject Indicator DescriptionRecording video clips Instant ReviewUsing Focus Lock Optimizing focusFor pictures only Using zoom Optimizing exposureOptical zoom Digital zoomChapter Setting the flash Using the shooting modesRed eye Using Panorama mode Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus Video RecordR840 series R830 seriesExposure Bracketing ±1.0Using the Self-Timer settings Using the Burst settingAdaptive Lighting Exposure CompensationWhite Balance ISO speedUsing Playback Reviewing images and video clipsFavorite Deleting images Viewing thumbnailsMagnifying images Using the Playback Menu Tagging imagesTag menu, select Tag Menu Setup Viewing slideshowsStitching panoramas Defining tags in WindowsChapter Using the Design Gallery Menu Removing red eyesApplying artistic effects Enhancing photos Modifying colors Adding bordersModify Color menu Cropping images Transferring and printing images Transferring images with HP Photosmart SoftwareConnecting to the computer Photosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express onTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software Using a memory card reader Printing directly to a printerChapter Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express MenuMarking images for printing To display the Photosmart Express MenuBuying prints online Sharing imagesSetting up online destinations in the camera Sending images to online destinationsPhotosmart Express Menu, then highlight PlaybackUsing the Camera Setup Menu Never, 15, 30, 45 Default, 60 secondsTroubleshooting Resetting the cameraProblems and solutions Battery gauge goes up and down frequently Have to recharge the Lithium Ion battery frequentlyLithium Ion battery will not charge Camera does not respond when I press a buttonImage Display is not working My image is blurryMy image is too bright My image is grainy Images are missing on my cameraCamera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Camera gets warm or even hot to the touchCannot transfer images from the camera to my computer My camera shuts down unexpectedlyCamera error messages Lens Error general-R840-021,R830-021Unable to format card-R840-202,R830-202 Batteries cannot be charged-R840-435,R830-435Product support Helpful websitesGetting assistance Under Learn about , click Digital PhotographyGetting assistance Managing batteries Top points about batteriesIcon Description Playback MenuSignals Charging complete Docks battery bay light turns on solidCharge location Safety precautions for recharging batteries Specifications Image Quality Video Quality settings DimensionsWeight PowerVideo quality Index Page Product name