Contents
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Contents
Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips
Reviewing Images and Video Clips
Transferring and Printing Images
Purchasing Camera Accessories
Caring for Your Camera
Memory Capacity Image Quality Video Quality
Getting Started
To a computer or send images to a printer
Install the Camera Dock Insert Optional
Setup
Attach the Wrist Strap
Install the Battery
Charge the Battery
Choose the Language
Turn on the Camera
Set the Region
Set the Date and Time
Install and Format a Memory Card
Install the Software
HP Image Zone Software on
Macintosh
Interactive User’s Guide on the CD
Camera Parts
Back of the Camera
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Name Description Live
Front and Bottom of the Camera
Top of the Camera
Camera Cradle
USB
To switch between Live View and Playback states, press
Buttons to change the setting
Camera States
Camera Menus
To exit a menu, do one of the following Press
Viewing the On-Camera Demo
Using Live View
Display, press
Adapter with either the cradle or HP Photosmart
Taking Still Pictures
Orientation Sensor
Recording Audio with Still Pictures
Recording Video Clips
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Auto Focus
Focusing on the Subject
Has found focus in regions one, two, and five
Optimizing Focus
For the Normal Focus Range
For Macro and Super Macro Focus Ranges
Using Focus Lock
Optimizing Exposure
Other Recommendations
Using the Focus Range Settings
Using Manual Focus
Using Zoom
Moves left or right as you press
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Zoom and Focus
Setting the Flash
Red Eye
Using the Shooting Modes
Are set to Off. AE Metering and ISO Speed are
Aperture Use this mode when you want specific control over
Using Panorama Mode
Noise Reduction for Long Exposures
To select either Panorama
Press Use
Left to right or Panorama
Using the buttons. To return the stitched panorama
Using the Manual Shooting Mode
Using My Mode
Selecting and Saving Preferred Settings in My Mode
Using the My Mode Saved Settings Sub-Menu
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Using the Self-Timer Settings
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Using the Burst Setting
Press , use the buttons to highlight Burst , then press
Using the Capture Menu
Press to save the setting
EV Compensation
Adaptive Lighting
Without Adaptive Lighting
Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips
Bracketing
Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips
Image Quality
Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips
Video Quality
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White Balance
Capture Menu see page 62, select White Balance
Manual White Balance
Auto Focus Area
AE Metering
ISO Speed
Color
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Date & Time Imprint
Help for the Menu Options
Using Playback
Reviewing Images and Video Clips
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Playback and Audio Clips
Installed memory card and power remaining see
Total Images Summary Screen
Saving Frames from Video Clips
Viewing Thumbnails
Magnifying Images
Using the Playback Menu
# Icon Description
Delete
Playback Menu see
Remove Red Eyes
To exit the Image Advice screen, press
Image Advice
Image Info
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Stitch Panorama
Press until the sub-menu displays
Rotate
Record Audio
Transferring and Printing Images
Transferring Images to a Computer
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Printing Images Directly from the Camera
To change the settings in the Print Setup menu, use
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Printing Panoramas
Using HP Instant Share
HP Instant Share in action
Using the HP Instant Share Menu
# Icon Description
Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera
Using HP Instant Share
Sending Individual Images to Destinations
Using HP Instant Share
Sending All Images to Destinations
Number of copies to 0 zero, then press again
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Using the Setup Menu
Display Brightness
Camera Sounds
Focus Assist Light
Instant Review
Digital Zoom
Date & Time
USB Configuration
TV Configuration
Language
Move Images to Card
Reset Settings
Troubleshooting and Support
Resetting the Camera
Formatting a Memory Card Using a Computer Windows
HP Image Zone Software
Macintosh System Requirements
Windows System Requirements
HP Image Zone Express
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Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera
Transferring Images Using Other Devices
To a Macintosh Computer
Problems and Solutions
Turns on, the card is probably
Try it in the camera again. If this
Problem Possible cause Solution Camera Camera is
Button Exposure Exposure time
Button or use a tripod. If
Camera while Hold the camera with two Taking
Decrease EV Compensation see
Problem Possible cause Solution My image is Display
High Image or Use a lower Image Quality or Video clip
Date & Time option
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Ordinary, turn off the camera
Problem Possible cause Solution Get an error Power surge
Error Messages on the Camera
Depleted
Charging
LOW Light
Card is
Memory Full
Error Saving
Message Possible cause Solution Cannot print
Message Possible cause Solution Image is too Image was
Printer. If your printer does
OK or Continue button on
Printer error There is a
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Error Messages on the Computer
To your camera Troubleshooting and Support
Getting Assistance
HP Accessibility Website HP Photosmart Website
Support Process
Phone Support
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Phone Support Worldwide
01-8000-51-4746-8368
Managing Batteries
Top Points About Batteries
Extending Battery Life
Safety Precautions for Using Batteries
Power Indicators
Icon Description
Battery Performance
Number of Shots per Battery
Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery
Safety Precautions for Recharging Lithium Ion Batteries
Purchasing Camera Accessories
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Caring for Your Camera
Basic Camera Care
Cleaning the Camera
HP Service Center for repairs
Cleaning the Camera Lens
Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display
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Specifications
Flash working range
Image capture options
5MP
1MP, VGA
Jpeg
Memory Capacity
Default
VGA
Focusing on subject
173 Aperture, setting Shots per Arrow buttons on Controller
Override 175
Caring for your camera 179 case for camera, purchasing
114 Document mode, setting
Error messages On camera 148, 160 on computer
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Computer
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Index
Directly to printer 99 using HP Instant Share
130
Under-exposing an image
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