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Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips
3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips
4 Transferring and Printing Images
5 Using HP Instant Share
6 Using the Setup Menu
7 Troubleshooting and Support
A Managing Batteries
B Purchasing Camera Accessories
C Caring for Your Camera
D Specifications
1 Getting Started
Interactive User’s Guide (English
Direct
On-camera
to a computer or send images to a printer
Lithium Ion battery in the camera. The dock can also be purchased separately
Setup
3. Install the Battery
4. Charge the Battery
5. Turn on the Camera
6. Choose the Language
7.Set the Region
8. Set the Date and Time
is correct, press to move to the Date
2.Adjust the value of the highlighted
selection using the buttons
3.Use the buttons to move to the other selections
9. Install and Format a Memory Card
2.Insert the memory card in
3.Close the Battery/Memory card door and turn on the camera
1.With the camera turned on, press , then use to move to the Playback Menu
2.Use to highlight Delete, then press
Windows®
Macintosh
User’s Manual on the CD
Interactive User’s Guide on the CD
Camera Parts
and
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Front and Bottom of the Camera
Top of the Camera
Camera Cradle
Camera States
Camera Menus
To exit a menu, do one of the following:
•Press
•Use the buttons to scroll to the EXIT option and press
Viewing the On-CameraDemo
Using Live View
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Taking Still Pictures
Orientation Sensor
Recording Video Clips
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Auto 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
You may want to use Manual Focus in the following cases:
•When you want to fine-tunefocus of very close-upsubjects
To use Manual Focus:
In Live View, press
Using Zoom
Optical Zoom
Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (5x)
Digital Zoom
While in Live View, press
Press and hold
Zoom and Focus
Setting the Flash
Red Eye
Using the Shooting Modes
Setting
Theatre
Use this mode to capture images at school
programs, concerts, or indoor sporting events
Theatre mode optimizes shutter speed and
Document Use this mode for shooting flat, textual, or
Aperture Use this mode when you want specific control over
stops, the
Shutter Use this mode when you want specific control over
NOTE: The shooting modes do not apply when you are recording video clips
Noise Reduction for Long Exposures
Using Panorama Mode
NOTE: Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode
Taking a Panoramic Sequence of Pictures
using the buttons. To return the stitched panorama
Using the Manual Shooting Mode
2.Press the buttons to switch between F-numberand shutter speed
4.When you are done, you can take a picture using these settings (see page 33)
NOTE: If you are using Manual Focus (see page 43), press
MF to display the magnified screen. You can then use
Selecting and Saving Preferred Settings in My Mode
Using the My Mode Saved Settings Sub-Menu
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Using the Self-TimerSettings
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Using the Burst Setting
Using the Capture Menu
EV Compensation
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select EV Compensation
3.Press to save the setting
NOTE: EV Compensation is not available with the Manual shooting mode
Adaptive Lighting
Without Adaptive Lighting:
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select Adaptive Lighting
2.Use the buttons to highlight a setting
Bracketing
Off (Default) Bracketing is off
in the following order: Off, Low, High
Image Quality
5MP (Default) Produces high quality images, but uses less
•—Mostcompression; most memory-efficient;lowest quality
• —Mediumcompression
• —Minimalcompression; higher quality
•—Leastcompression; least memory efficient; highest quality
Video Quality
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select Video Quality
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White Balance
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select White Balance
Manual White Balance
Auto Focus Area
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select Auto Focus Area
NOTE: Auto Focus Area does not apply in Manual Focus
AE Metering
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select AE Metering
NOTE: AE Metering is not available with the Theatre shooting mode
ISO Speed
3.Press to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu
Color
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select Color
Saturation
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select Saturation
Low Mutes colors to give a softer, more natural look to the subject
Medium (Default) Colors will be normally saturated
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Sharpness
NOTE: The Sharpness setting does not apply when recording video clips
Contrast
NOTE: The Contrast setting does not apply when recording video clips
Date & Time Imprint
•Affects only images taken after you have set it
•Is permanent. You cannot remove it from an image
•Rotates with the image (see page 88)
1.In the Capture Menu (see page 62), select Date & Time Imprint
Help for the Menu Options
Balance Help screen is displayed, as shown
3Reviewing Images and Video Clips
Using Playback
2• Power indicator, such as this full battery level
or indicator (see page 170)
3Displays for the first few seconds to indicate you can
scroll through images or video clips using the buttons
52 Indicates this image has been selected for printing
Playback and Audio Clips
Total Images Summary Screen
installed memory card () and power remaining (see page 170)
Saving Frames from Video Clips
Viewing Thumbnails
Magnifying Images
Using the Playback Menu
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Delete
In the Playback Menu (see
the buttons to highlight an option, then press
The Delete sub-menuprovides the following options:
•This Image—Deletesthe currently displayed image or video clip
Remove Red Eyes
•Save Changes—Savesthe red
eye changes (overwriting the original image) and returns to the Playback Menu
•Cancel—Returnsto the Playback Menu without saving the red eye changes
NOTE: Remove Red Eyes is only available for still images taken with a flash
Image Advice
To exit the Image Advice screen, press
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Stitch Panorama
2.Select Stitch Panorama and
press to assemble the panorama
3.After the panorama is
press until the sub-menudisplays
Rotate
1.In the Playback Menu, select Rotate
3.Press to save the image in the new orientation
Record Audio
NOTE: You can attach audio clips to individual images in a
Keep Current
•Record New Clip—Recordsnew audio clip, replacing the previous audio clip
•Delete Clip—Deletesthe current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu
Transferring Images to a
Computer
4.Turn on the camera
•Transfer to copy images to your computer
HP Image Zone Software on page 127)
Printing Images Directly from the Camera
7.When the settings are correct, press to begin printing
•You can print frames saved from video clips (see
To avoid these limitations, use the HP Image Zone software (see page 127)
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Printing Panoramas
5 Using HP Instant Share
Using the HP Instant Share Menu
The following table describes the default HP Instant Share Menu options:
Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera
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Sending Individual Images to Destinations
deselect the destination, press again
4.Use the buttons to highlight the next destination
5.To exit the HP Instant Share Menu, press the Live View
Playback button
Connect the camera to your computer as explained in
Sending All Images to
Destinations
5.When you are finished selecting destinations, exit the
HP Instant Share Menu by pressing
(see page 99)
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6 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
7Troubleshooting and Support
Resetting the Camera
Formatting a Memory Card Using a Computer (Windows)
HP Image Zone Software
Macintosh System Requirements
Windows System Requirements
page 129)
HP Image Zone Express
Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software
Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera
Connecting Your Camera as a Disk Drive
Transferring Images Using Other Devices
To a Macintosh Computer
NOTE: For information about how to copy files, visit Mac help on your computer
Problems and Solutions
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Error Messages on the Computer
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Getting Assistance
Check www.hp.com/support for details
Phone Support
Phone support is available both during and after the warranty period
•The digital camera’s model number (on the front of the camera)
•The digital camera’s serial number (on the bottom of the camera)
•The computer’s operating system and available RAM
•The version of the HP software (on the CD label)
•Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred
Within the period of your warranty:
•United States, Canada, and Asia Pacific: Call
Phone Support Worldwide
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A Managing Batteries
Top Points About Batteries
Extending Battery Life
Here are some tips for further extending battery life:
•Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto Flash (see page 47)
Use optical zoom only when necessary to minimize moving the lens (see
•If you are turning on the camera only to view images
Safety Precautions for Using Batteries
•Do not solder directly onto the battery
Power Indicators
Battery Performance
Number of Shots per Battery
Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery
Safety Precautions for Recharging Lithium Ion Batteries
•Use the camera, cradle, dock, or quick recharger in a dry location only
•Do not disassemble the camera, cradle, dock, or quick recharger
BPurchasing Camera Accessories
You can purchase additional accessories for your camera
•www.hp.com/photosmart (US)
•www.hp.ca/photosmart (Canada)
•www.hp.com (all other countries)
HP Photosmart Quick Recharge Kit for HP Photosmart
High-capacitybattery that can be recharged hundreds of times
•HP Photosmart 3.3V AC power adapter for
HP Photosmart R-series cameras—C8912B/C8912C
This is the only power adapter supported for use with R- series cameras
•HP Photosmart 512MB SD memory card—L1875A/L1875B
•HP Photosmart 1GB SD memory card—L1876A/L1876B
•HP Photosmart Underwater Housing for HP Photosmart R817/R818—Q6218A
•HP Photosmart protective jacket for HP Photosmart R-series cameras—Q6215A
•HP Photosmart premium case for HP Photosmart R-series cameras—L1811A
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C Caring for Your Camera
Basic Camera Care
Cleaning the Camera
Cleaning the Camera Lens
1.Turn the camera on to open the lens wink mechanism and to extend the lens
2.Wrap the lens cleaning paper around the end of the cotton swab
Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display
1.Blow gently on the Image Display to eliminate dust
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D Specifications
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Feature Description
•Still (default)
•Self-Timer—stillpicture or video clip taken after 10-seconddelay
Self-Timer
Single video clip taken after 10-seconddelay
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Memory Capacity
3MP
1MP
VGA
(default)
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