HP R830/R840 manual Using zoom, Optimizing exposure, Optical zoom, Digital zoom

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Optimizing exposure

When you are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure.

If the camera determines the scene will require a very long exposure, a shaking hand icon () appears. The camera will take the picture, but it may be blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Try one of the following:

Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see Setting the flash” on page 15).

Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.

If the subject is out of the flash range or you do not have a tripod, turn on Steady Photo. (For R840 series, see “Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 17. For R830 series, see “Using the shooting modes”

on page 15.)

Turn on more light.

NOTE: When you are recording a video, the camera continuously updates exposure.

Using zoom

Your camera has both optical and digital zoom. Optical zoom physically adjusts the lens to make the subject of your picture appear closer. After you have zoomed the lens fully using optical zoom, the camera employs digital zoom. Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts.

TIP: The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more small movements of the camera are magnified (this is called camera shake). If appears when you press the Shutter button halfway down, the picture may be blurry. To reduce potential blur, see the suggestions under Optimizing exposure” on page 13.

Optical zoom

Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x).

While in Picture Capture or Video Record, use the buttons

on the Zoom lever to control zoom. Press to zoom in and to zoom out.

Digital zoom

In digital zoom, the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene and the image quality setting (MP value). As you zoom in, the scene enlarges within the yellow frame to indicate the area of the scene the camera will capture, and the MP value decreases to indicate the resolution at which the scene will be captured.

When capturing images using digital zoom, make sure that the MP value shown in the Image Display is appropriate for the size at which you want to print the captured image.

Using zoom

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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 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 the software Install and format an optional memory cardMacintosh Using your cameraTIP To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, WindowsTaking pictures and recording video clips Taking pictures015 Instant Review Focusing on the subjectIndicator Description Recording video clipsUsing Focus Lock Optimizing focusFor pictures only Digital zoom Using zoomOptimizing exposure Optical zoomChapter Setting the flash Using the shooting modesRed 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 settingsISO speed Adaptive LightingExposure Compensation White BalanceUsing Playback Reviewing images and video clipsFavorite Deleting images Viewing thumbnailsMagnifying images Tagging images Using the Playback MenuDefining tags in Windows Tag menu, select Tag Menu SetupViewing slideshows Stitching panoramasChapter Using the Design Gallery Menu Removing red eyesApplying artistic effects Enhancing photos Modifying colors Adding bordersModify Color menu Cropping images Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software Transferring and printing imagesConnecting to the computer Photosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express onTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software 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 MenuTroubleshooting Resetting the cameraProblems and solutions 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 chargeImage Display is not working My image is blurryMy 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 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 DescriptionSignals Charging complete Docks battery bay light turns on solidCharge location Safety precautions for recharging batteries Specifications Power Image Quality Video Quality settingsDimensions WeightVideo quality Index Page Product name