HP R837 Recording video clips, Instant Review, Auto focus and exposure, Focusing on the subject

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Chapter 2

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 12).

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 sub-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

Green focus brackets

Red focus brackets

(shaking hand icon)

Description

Focus found.

Focus not found (see Optimizing focus on page 13).

(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 41.

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 13).

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Contents User Guide Legal and notice information Contents Page Getting started Camera top, side, and backShutter button Camera front and bottom Before taking picturesInstall 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 About the HP Photosmart SoftwareTaking pictures and recording Video clipsTaking pictures 015Focusing on the subject Recording video clipsInstant Review Auto focus and exposureUsing Focus Lock Optimizing focusOptimizing exposure Using zoom Optical zoomDigital zoom HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Setting options for taking Setting the flashUsing the shooting modes Pictures and recording videoUsing Panorama mode Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus Video RecordHP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera ±1.0 Using the Self-Timer settings Using the Burst settingAdaptive Lighting Exposure CompensationWhite Balance ISO speedHP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Using Playback Reviewing images and videoDeleting images Viewing thumbnailsMagnifying images Using the Playback Menu Photosmart Express...-SeeUsing HP Photosmart Express onTagging images Viewing slideshows Stitching panoramasDefining tags Using the Design Gallery Menu Removing red eyesApplying artistic effects Enhancing photos Modifying colors Adding bordersCropping images Transferring and printing images Transferring images with HP Photosmart SoftwareConnecting to the computer Using a memory card readerTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software Printing directly to a printerChapter HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera 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 destinationsUsing the Camera Setup Menu Never, 15, 30, 45 Default, 60 secondsChapter Troubleshooting 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 buttonMy image is blurry My image is too brightMy image is grainy Images are missing on my cameraCamera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Camera gets warm or even hot to the touchCamera error messages Cannot transfer images from the camera to my computerMy camera shuts down unexpectedly Product support Helpful websitesGetting assistance Under Learn about, click Digital PhotographyHP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Managing batteries Top points about batteriesPower indicators Safety precautions for recharging batteries HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Specifications QvgaMemory capacity Image quality Index
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