Taking Still, Burst and Timelapse Photos
6.When you see a green light to the left of the viewfinder, press the Shutter button all the way down to take the first photo. Wait for the beeps, indicating the photo has been taken, before releasing the Shutter button.
The camera automatically takes the number of photos at the time interval specified in the Timelapse settings.
Tip: If you want to stop taking photos before the camera reaches the number of photos specified in the Timelapse settings, press the Stop button (right soft key).
7.If Instant Review is on and you are using an AC power adapter, your first photo appears on the color LCD; an indicator on the upper overlay bar shows the number of photos that have been taken and a timer counts down the time until the next photo is taken.
If Instant Review is on and you are using batteries, your first photo appears briefly on the color LCD. The color LCD turns itself off after 30 seconds.
Once the series of photos has been taken and the first photo appears on the color LCD, press the Save button (right soft key) to save the series of photos on the memory card, or press the Delete button (center soft key) to discard the photos and try again. Pressing Delete discards the entire series of photos, not just the first one. If you do not press either button, the camera automatically saves the photos.
To change the Timelapse settings:
1.Turn the camera on and turn the camera mode dial to Rec.
2.Press the Menu button.
The color LCD displays the Media Settings menu.
3.Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll down to Timelapse.
4.Press the Edit button (left soft key).
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Chapter Title Description
Safety, Regulatory
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Warranty
Camera Parts
Top Bottom
Back
Camera Parts
Front
Side
Attaching the Wrist Strap and Lens Cover Leash
Setting Up Your Camera
Setting Up Your Camera
Replace the lens cover on the camera
To attach the wrist strap
To attach the lens cover leash
To install the main batteries
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Main Batteries
Installing a New Coin Battery
To install a coin battery
Checking the Battery Level
To check the main battery level
To check the coin battery level
Charging the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
To install the memory card
Memory card Access light Memory card door
Checking the Memory Card Status
Graphic that the memory card is more than half full
Formatting a Memory Card
Photos than it indicates
To format a memory card
Camera Basics
To turn the camera power on
To turn the camera power off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Press any button
Sleep Mode
To wake up the camera
Using the Camera Modes
Understanding the Viewfinder Indicator Light
Light color Meaning
Auto Focus have been completed
Using the Color LCD
Green solid
Continuous Auto Exposure activated
Play
Mode Status Display
To adjust the brightness of the color LCD
Overlay Bars
To turn the overlay bars on or off in Rec Record mode
To turn the overlay bars on or off in Play mode
Using the Camera Menus
Soft Keys
Setting the Date and Time
To use the camera menus
To set the date and time when prompted by the color LCD
When you have finished, press the Exit button right soft key
To change the date and time using the camera menu
Changing the Language
To change the language
Changing the Camera’s Name
To change the camera’s name
Using an AC Power Adapter recommended
To connect an AC power adapter
Still
Overview
Taking a Photo
Burst
Remove the lens cover
Overview
To take a photo
To view the camera status on the status LCD
Using the Status LCD
Checking the Camera Status
Using the Color LCD
To view the camera status on the color LCD
Digita
Resolution
White Bal
Color LCD Status
Taking Still, Burst and Timelapse Photos
Taking Still, Burst and Timelapse Photos
Taking Still Photos
To take a Still photo
Taking Burst Photos
To take Burst photos
Burst icon
Taking Timelapse Photos
To change the Burst rate
To take Timelapse photos
To change the Timelapse settings
Min
Use the 4-way arrow button to select a setting to change
Setting Description Default Interval
# Images
Taking Black and White Photos
Adjusting the Camera Settings
Adjusting the Camera Settings
To change to color or black and white photos
Flash settings are indicated by icons on the status LCD
Changing the Flash Setting
To change the flash setting
Conditions. This is the default setting
To select a flash setting using the camera menus
Adjusting the Photo Quality
To adjust the photo quality
Photo quality Description Resolution
Size is small
To adjust the photo quality using the menus
Setting Description Default Resolution
Adjusting the Camera Settings
Standard resolution
Using the Zoom
Zoom type When to use it Example
Digital
To use digital zoom
To use optical zoom
Take your photo
Using Macro Mode
To turn on macro mode
Using the Self-Timer
To use the self-timer
Exposure
To change the self-timer delay
Scroll to Self-Timer
Setting the Exposure
To change the exposure setting
Option Description Default
Photos, values for darker photos
Setting the White Balance
To adjust the AE method’s meter setting
Your photo. Auto is the default
To manually adjust the white balance setting
Setting Select this option when Auto
Flash You are using the flash to illuminate the subject
Scroll to Instant Review
Using Instant Review
To turn Instant Review on or off
To use Instant Review
To turn Eye Start on or off
Setting the Eye Start
Setting Hand Held
To turn Hand Held on or off
Setting the Counter Reset
To set Counter Reset
Setting Auto Shutoff
Power source Camera mode Sleep Power off Battery power
Setting the Beep
To turn Auto Shutoff on or off
To turn the Beep on or off
Viewing Photos
Mode What you can do Review
Turn the camera on and turn the camera mode dial to Rev
Using Review Mode
Using Review Mode
Selecting Photos
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to mark additional photos
Marking Photos
To mark photos
To delete photos
Deleting Photos
To unmark marked photos
Protecting Photos
To protect photos
To categorize photos
Categorizing Photos
To remove protection from photos
Friends Work Circle
Landscape Family
Vacation Pets
To deselect a category
Grouping Photos
To change a category
Creating and Removing Groups
To create a new group
To dissolve a group
To delete a group of photos
Adding Photos to a Group
To add a photo to a group
Opening and Closing Groups
To open grouped photos
To expand Burst or Timelapse photos
Expanding Burst and Timelapse Photos
To close grouped photos
To search for photos by date
Searching for Photos
To collapse Burst or Timelapse photos
Press the Find button left soft key
To search for photos by category
To By Category
Your search
Viewing Single Photos
Using Play Mode
Using Play Mode
To view a single photo
Zooming In on Your Photos
To zoom in and out
To change the playback rate
Viewing Burst, Timelapse, and Grouped Photos
To play back photos
To create and play a slideshow
Creating a Slideshow
Scroll to Timelapse, Burst, or Group
Loop
Option Description Default Content
Duration
Deleting Photos
Selecting the Video Output Format
Using Your Television
Using Your Television
To select the video output format
Plug the other end of the video cable into the camera
Connecting the Camera to a Television
To connect the camera to a television
Viewing Photos on a Television
To view your photos on a television
Connecting the Camera to Your PC
Sharing and Printing Photos
Component Minimum Recommended
Connecting the Camera to Your PC
System Requirements
Serial
To connect the camera to your computer
Installing the Software
Connecting the Camera
To download photos
If you are using a serial connection, turn your computer on
Downloading Photos
Connecting the Camera to Your PC
Printing Photos
To print photos from a PC
Connecting the Camera to Your PC
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4x or better Same Operating system Mac OS 8.6+ Port
Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh
Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh
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To connect the camera to your Macintosh
Double-clickDigita Desktop Installer
To connect the camera to your Macintosh, use the USB cable
Camera connection
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Click Connect
Choose Digita Camera USB and click OK
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To print photos
Select the photos you want to print
Printing Photos Without a Computer
Using a Card Reader
Printing Photos Without a Computer
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To create a Dpof file
Using a Digital Print Order Format Dpof File
Using a Digital Print Order Format Dpof File
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To delete a Dpof file
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To JetSend the current photo
JetSending Photos
JetSending Photos
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Transmitting Photos Between Two Cameras
Transmitting Photos Between Two Cameras
To receive photos sent from another camera
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Using Digita Scripts
Using Digita Scripts
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Problems and Solutions
Problem Solution
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Getting Assistance
HP PhotoSmart on the Internet
Help
To access Help on a PC
To access Help on a Macintosh
Contacting HP Customer Care
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Safety Information
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Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices
Canada
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HP Product
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
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Menu Structure
Record Rec Mode
Menu Option Setting Choices Default
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Menu Structure
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Review Rev Mode
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Play Mode
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Color LCD
Mode Icon Meaning Location
Icons
Icons
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Rec
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Rev Find
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Categories
Icon Meaning Location
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Status LCD
Icon Meaning
Message What you should do
Error Messages
Error Messages
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Camera Specifications
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Adapter
Auto shutoff 64 turning on and off
Index
Checking the level of charge 10 installing Collapsing
Date setting Using to search for photos
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Deleting photos
Daylight Adjusting white balance for 59 Delay
Error messages 134 Expanding
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HP PhotoSmart Customer Care Internet address Icons
Incandescent light Adjusting white balance for 59 Infrared
Instant Review 60 turning on and off 60 using
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Photo quality Adjusting the settings 45 Photos
Play back Setting the rate Using to view a slide show
Printing photos
Viewing a single photo 84 Power Camera’s sleep mode
Safety information Scripts for the camera
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Using the self-timer
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Television
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Setting
Using while viewing your photos