HP R830/R840 manual Recording video clips, Instant Review, Auto focus and exposure

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Recording video clips

You can record a video clip when the camera is set to Video Record.

1.Slide to .

2.Frame the subject in the Image Display.

3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure 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 and release to begin recording video.

5.To stop recording video, press and release the Shutter button again.

Instant Review

After you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, the camera displays it briefly in Instant Review. If you want to delete the image or video clip, press , select This Image from the Delete menu, then press .

Auto focus and exposure

When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures and locks the focus (for pictures and video clips) and exposure (for pictures only). When you auto focus:

Indicator

Description

 

 

 

Green focus brackets

Focus found.

 

 

 

Red focus brackets

Focus not found (see Optimizing focus” on page 12).

 

 

 

 

(shaking hand icon)

(Pictures only) Long exposure required (see Optimizing

 

exposure” on page 13).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIP: If you follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does not appear to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in Playback, see the topics on blurry, dark, light, or grainy images in Troubleshooting” on page 39.

Focusing on the subject

When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera searches for focus within the focus brackets. When it finds focus, the focus brackets turn green.

If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use Focus Lock (see “Using Focus Lock”

on page 12).

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Contents HP Photosmart R830/R840 series Digital Camera Legal and notice information Contents Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Design Gallery MenuTroubleshooting Reviewing images and video clipsSpecifications Camera top, side, and back Getting startedShutter button Camera dock insert Camera front and bottomBefore taking pictures Charge the battery Install the batteryTurn on the camera Set the region Choose the languageSet the date and time Install the software Install and format an optional memory cardTIP To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, Using your cameraWindows MacintoshTaking pictures Taking pictures and recording video clips015 Indicator Description Focusing on the subjectRecording video clips Instant ReviewOptimizing focus Using Focus LockFor pictures only Optimizing exposure Using zoomOptical zoom Digital zoomChapter Using the shooting modes Setting the flashRed eye 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 settingsExposure Compensation Adaptive LightingWhite Balance ISO speedReviewing images and video clips Using PlaybackFavorite Viewing thumbnails Deleting imagesMagnifying images Tagging images Using the Playback MenuViewing slideshows Tag menu, select Tag Menu SetupStitching panoramas Defining tags in WindowsChapter Removing red eyes Using the Design Gallery MenuApplying artistic effects Enhancing photos Adding borders Modifying colorsModify Color menu Cropping images Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software Transferring and printing imagesPhotosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on Connecting to the computerTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software Printing directly to a printer Using a memory card readerChapter Using the Photosmart Express Menu Using HP Photosmart ExpressMarking images for printing To display the Photosmart Express MenuSharing images Buying prints onlineSending images to online destinations Setting up online destinations in the cameraPhotosmart Express Menu, then highlight PlaybackNever, 15, 30, 45 Default, 60 seconds Using the Camera Setup MenuResetting the camera TroubleshootingProblems and solutions Have to recharge the Lithium Ion battery frequently Battery gauge goes up and down frequentlyLithium Ion battery will not charge Camera does not respond when I press a buttonMy image is blurry Image Display is not workingMy image is too bright 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 computerLens Error general-R840-021,R830-021 Camera error messagesUnable to format card-R840-202,R830-202 Batteries cannot be charged-R840-435,R830-435Helpful websites Product supportGetting assistance Under Learn about , click Digital PhotographyGetting assistance Top points about batteries Managing batteriesPlayback Menu Icon DescriptionCharging complete Docks battery bay light turns on solid SignalsCharge location Safety precautions for recharging batteries Specifications Dimensions Image Quality Video Quality settingsWeight PowerVideo quality Index Page Product name