HP R830/R840 manual Setting the flash, Using the shooting modes, Red eye

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3Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips

Your camera's default settings work well for most shooting situations. For some situations, however, the features described in this chapter can improve the pictures you take and the video clips you record. In addition to setting features that optimize the camera for lighting and motion, you can also set the camera to create a panorama, to take a series of pictures rapidly or take images 10 seconds after you press the Shutter button, giving you time to place yourself in the image.

Setting the flash

To select a flash setting, press while in

Picture Capture, use

to highlight the

desired flash mode, then press . To exit without changing the flash setting, press .

Auto Flash (Default)—The camera uses the flash, if necessary. The flash may cause a phenomenon called red-eye (see Red eye” on page 15).

Flash On—The camera always uses flash. If the light is behind your subject, use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject. The flash may cause a phenomenon called red-eye (see Red eye” on page 15).

Flash Off—The camera does not use flash. Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects beyond the flash range or to capture scenes with the existing light.

The flash setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or you turn off the camera.

NOTE: The flash is set to Flash Off in

Landscape, / Panorama,

Sunset, and Theatre shooting modes, with the

Burst setting, and while

recording video clips. The flash is set to

Flash On in

Night Portrait shooting

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Red eye

The red-eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects' eyes, which can make human eyes appear red and animal's eyes appear to glow in the captured image. You can remove the red eyes in human subjects after you have captured the image, using either Remove Red Eyes (see Remove Red Eyes under “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 27) or the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera. You can remove the glowing eyes in animal subjects after you have captured the image using Pet-Eye Fix (see Enhancing photos” on page 28).

Using the shooting modes

Shooting modes are predefined settings for everyday situations. They are optimized for particular types of scenes or shooting situations.

Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips

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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 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 cardTIP To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, Using your cameraWindows Macintosh015 Taking pictures and recording video clipsTaking pictures Indicator Description Focusing on the subjectRecording video clips Instant ReviewFor pictures only Using Focus LockOptimizing focus Optimizing exposure Using zoomOptical zoom Digital 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 settingsExposure Compensation Adaptive LightingWhite Balance ISO speedFavorite Using PlaybackReviewing images and video clips Magnifying images Deleting imagesViewing thumbnails Tagging images Using the Playback MenuViewing slideshows Tag menu, select Tag Menu SetupStitching panoramas Defining tags in WindowsChapter 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 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 MenuProblems and solutions TroubleshootingResetting the camera 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 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 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 DescriptionCharge location SignalsCharging complete Docks battery bay light turns on solid Safety precautions for recharging batteries Specifications Dimensions Image Quality Video Quality settingsWeight PowerVideo quality Index Page Product name