HP Mz67 manual Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus

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Chapter 3

Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus

The Picture Capture and Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture. The Picture Capture Menu displays only those features available for taking pictures while the Video Record Menu displays only features available for recording video clips.

1.Slide to or , then press .

2.Use to highlight an option, then press to display the option’s menu.

3.Use to highlight a setting, then press to change the setting or press to exit without changing the setting.

4.To exit the menu, hold down until the menu disappears.

For on-camera information about an option, use to highlight Help... in the option's menu, then press .

Shooting Mode ( only)—For selecting a predefined setting optimized for particular types of scenes or shooting situations. The setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn off the camera.

Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode.

Close-up—For taking close-up pictures of subjects between 200 and 800 mm (7.87 to 31.5 in) away.

Super Close-up—For taking very close-up pictures of subjects between 20 and 200 mm (0.79 to 7.87 in) away.

Steady Photo—For minimizing picture blur when the subject is moving or you cannot hold the camera still long enough in moderate to dim light conditions (see Optimizing exposure” on page 11).

Theatre—For capturing images at school programs, concerts, or indoor sporting events without using flash.

Landscape—For scenes with deep perspective, such as mountain scenes.

Portrait—For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.

Action—For capturing sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you want to stop the action.

Night Portrait—For capturing images of people at night. This mode uses the flash and a long exposure. As a result, you must set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.

Sunset—For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset.

Self-Timer—For capturing images or recording video after a 10-second delay (see Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 15).

Image Quality ( only)—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater the number, the higher the resolution. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even when you turn off the camera.

8MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in).

Normal (8MP) (Default)—For printing images up to 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in).

5MP—For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).

2MP—For printing images up to 13 x 18 cm (5 by 7 in).

VGA—For sending images via e-mail or posting them to the Internet.

Burst ( only)—For taking up to three shots quickly in succession (see “Using the Burst setting” on page 15). The setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn off the camera.

14 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips

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Contents HP Photosmart Mz60 series Digital Camera Legal and notice information Contents Using HP Photosmart Express TroubleshootingSpecifications Transferring and printing imagesCamera top and back Getting startedShutter button Install the batteries Camera front, side, and bottomBefore taking pictures Turn on the cameraSet the region Choose the languageSet the date and time Install and format an optional memory card Install the softwareUsing your camera TIP To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record,Windows MacintoshTaking pictures Taking pictures and recording video clips015 Indicator Description Recording video clipsInstant Review Auto focus and exposureOptimizing focus Focusing on the subjectFor pictures only Using Focus Lock Using zoom Optimizing exposure Optical zoom Digital zoomSetting the flash Flash Setting-Red-EyeRed-Eye Night Portrait shooting mode Picture Capture , useUsing the Picture Capture and Video Record menus Using the Self-Timer setting Using the Burst settingChapter Reviewing images and video clips Using the Playback Menu Deleting imagesViewing thumbnails Magnifying imagesRemoving red eyes Tagging images as FavoritesViewing slideshows Using the Design Gallery Menu Modifying colorsAdding borders Modify Color menuCropping images Transferring and printing images Transferring images with HP Photosmart SoftwarePhotosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on Connecting to the computerTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software Using a memory card reader Printing images directly to a printerChapter Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express MenuMarking images for printing To display the Photosmart Express MenuChapter Setting up online destinations in the camera Buying prints onlineSharing images Photosmart Express Menu, then highlightSending images to online destinations Using the Camera Setup Menu Resetting the camera TroubleshootingProblems and solutions Camera does not respond when I press a button Have to recharge the NiMH batteries frequentlyNiMH batteries will not charge It takes the camera a long time to turn onMy image is blurry My image is too brightMy image is too dark My image is grainyCamera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Camera gets warm or even hot to the touch Cannot transfer images from the camera to my computerCamera error messages My camera shuts down unexpectedlyProduct support Helpful websitesGetting assistance Under Learn about , click Digital PhotographyManaging batteries Top points about batteriesPower indicators Type of Use Alkaline Photo NiMH LithiumRecharging NiMH batteries Specifications Dimensions WeightPower Temperature rangeIndex Page Product name
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