HP 612 manual Taking pictures, Taking a picture, Tip

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Taking pictures

This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures. When you are familiar with this process, you can use the advanced camera functions described in later chapters.

Note

If the camera is on, you can take a picture anytime,

 

even if the image display is off or shows a menu.

 

 

Taking a picture

1Turn on the camera.

2Frame your subject in the viewfinder.

3Adjust the zoom by pressing the ends of the ZOOM ( ) control until the subject is positioned as you desire. Press and hold the SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure.

4When you see the green light to the left of the viewfinder, press the SHUTTER button all the way down.

5The image display on the back of the camera turns on and displays the image for a short time.

To preserve battery power, the image display turns off after the image has been saved to memory.

To review all the pictures you have taken, press the dial.

Tip

When you are taking a picture, be careful to keep

 

your fingers away from the lens and the flash..

 

 

Taking pictures

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Contents Photosmart 612 Digital camera User guide Page User guide Materials disposal Trademark and copyright informationTable of Contents Storing images in memory Table of Contents HP photosmart 612 User Guide Getting started Camera partsGetting started Control Setup Install the batteriesAttach the wrist strap Using the control dial Choose the camera languageSet the camera date and time Exit To review your imagesTo navigate the menus To exit a menu without making a selection, selectStoring images on a CF memory card Taking pictures Taking picturesTaking a picture TipPreviewing your pictures Understanding automatic focus and automatic exposureTo preview a picture To use the optical zoom Using the optical or digital zoomUsing focus lock Digital zoom reduces image qualityUsing the self-timer Digital zoom works in Preview mode onlyTo use the digital zoom To use the self-timer HP photosmart 612 User Guide Managing images on the camera Viewing your imagesManaging images on the camera Creating a print order To create or edit a print order To delete images Deleting your imagesTo look at thumbnails of your images Viewing small versions thumbnails of your imagesMagnifying your images Format Memory or Format CF Card if a CFTo magnify an image Icon Message Description Adjusting the camera settingsUsing the flash Adjusting the camera settingsRED-EYE To change the flash settingChanging the image quality Image quality Description Resolution PixelsTo change the image quality Changing the date and timeChanging the camera language To change the date and timeTo change the camera language To change the image on the welcome screen Setting the welcome screenSharing and printing images Sharing and printing imagesSystem requirements for a Windows computer Using the camera with a Windows computerInstalling the software on a Windows computer Connecting the camera to a Windows computerTo install the bonus software Unloading images to a Windows computer To connect the camera to a Windows computerTo unload images automatically To use an HP printer that has a memory card slot Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computerTo use a CF memory card reader Virtual memory Using the camera with a Macintosh computerChanging the PC Connect Mode setting System requirements for a Macintosh computerConnecting the camera to a Macintosh computer Installing the software on a Macintosh computerUnloading images to a Macintosh computer To connect the camera to a Macintosh computerTo automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer Unloading images without using the camera softwarePrinting images on a printer equipped with a card reader Using a card readerStoring images in memory Storing images in memoryDetermining the number of pictures you can take Using a CF memory card To install a CF memory card Installing a CF memory cardChecking the CF memory card status To copy images from internal memory to a CF memory card Using both internal memory and a CF memory cardTo format internal memory or a CF memory card Formatting memoryHP photosmart 612 User Guide Maintaining your camera Powering your cameraMaintaining your camera Determining if the batteries need to be changedWhen the empty-battery icon on the status LCD To insert new batteries Replacing the batteriesTo connect an ac power adapter Using an ac power adapterCaring for your camera and accessories CameraMemory cards Safety precautions Troubleshooting Problems and solutionsProblem Possible cause Solution Replace Does notPress a ButtonTime is Long delayWrong Date and/orHalfway down My image isBlurry Connect Too darkToo bright WhenError Possible cause Solution Message Error messagesCF Card HP product support HP photosmart Web site Getting assistanceVisiting HP Web sites Visiting related Web sitesObtaining support within the United States Contacting HP Customer SupportObtaining support worldwide Upgraded warranty optionsBelgium ArgentinaAustralia AustriaNew Zealand +64 9 356 Norway MalaysiaMexico Middle East/Africa +44 0 207 512 52 NetherlandsHP product Duration of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementHardware repair services Appendix a Reference Symbols on the status LCDAppendix a Reference Icon MeaningIcon Meaning Indicator light State Meaning Camera indicator lightsCamera specifications Index NumericsIndex Date Language IconsHP photosmart 612 User Guide Range Updates for drivers Page C8908-90029
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612 specifications

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