HP M730 manual Setting the flash, Flash Setting-Red-Eye, Picture Capture , use

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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 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.

Red-Eye—The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to minimize the possibility of human eyes appearing red in the final image. For information about red-eye, see “Flash Setting—Red-Eye” on page 13.

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.

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 and while recording video clips. The
flash is set to	Red-Eye in	Night Portrait shooting mode.

Flash Setting—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 in the captured image. Using Red- Eye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to shrink the subject's pupils (reducing the effect of the red-eye phenomenon) before using the main flash and capturing the image. Since it takes longer to take a picture using this setting, make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes.

Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips

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Contents HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera Legal and notice information Contents Specifications Using the Design Gallery MenuUsing HP Photosmart Express TroubleshootingGetting started Camera top and backShutter button Turn on the camera Install the batteriesCamera front, side, and bottom Before taking picturesChoose 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 Auto focus and exposure Indicator DescriptionRecording video clips Instant ReviewFocusing on the subject Optimizing focusFor pictures only Using zoom Using Focus LockOptimizing exposure Digital zoom Optical zoomPicture Capture , use Setting the flashFlash Setting-Red-Eye Red-Eye Night Portrait shooting modeVideo Record Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menusUsing Panorama mode Panoramic Sequence, then press Using the Self-Timer settingUsing the Burst setting Adaptive LightingWhite Balance Reviewing images and video clips Deleting images Viewing thumbnailsMagnifying images Removing red eyes Using the Playback MenuTagging images as Favorites Viewing slideshowsPreviewing panoramas Applying artistic effects Using the Design Gallery MenuModify Color menu Modifying colorsAdding borders Cropping imagesChapter 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 images 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 printingBuying prints online Setting up online destinations in the camera Sharing imagesSending images to online destinations Chapter Never, 15, 30, 45 Default, 60 seconds Using the Camera Setup MenuTroubleshooting Resetting the cameraProblems and solutions It takes the camera a long time to turn on Camera does not respond when I press a buttonHave to recharge the NiMH batteries frequently NiMH batteries will not chargeMy image is grainy My image is blurryMy image is too bright My image is too darkCamera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer Camera gets warm or even hot to the touchMy camera shuts down unexpectedly Camera error messagesUnder Learn about , click Digital Photography Product supportHelpful websites Getting assistanceTop points about batteries Managing batteriesPower indicators Type of Use Alkaline Photo NiMH Lithium Recharging NiMH batteriesSpecifications Temperature range DimensionsWeight PowerIndex Page Safety