Chapter 1

For information about supported memory cards, see Storage under “Specifications” on page 57.

Install the software

The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips to your computer, as well as features for modifying stored images (remove red eyes, rotate, crop, resize, and more).

To install the HP Photosmart Software, your computer must meet the system requirements as stated on the camera packaging.

If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the Hewlett- Packard Technical Support website for more information: www.hp.com/support. Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware. To optimize your digital photography experience, periodically check this website for updates to your camera's firmware, software, and drivers.

To learn about Windows Vista support for your camera, see www.hp.com/go/ windowsvista (English only).

Windows:

1.Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software.

2.Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D: \Setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD drive, then click OK.

3.When the software has finished installing, re-enable virus protection software.

Macintosh:

1.Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive.

2.Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop.

3.Double-click the installer icon, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Once installation is complete and you have restarted your computer, System Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh (click the help button on the HP Photosmart Camera settings dialog for more information).

Using your camera

Use the information in this section to familiarize yourself with your camera's innovative Touch Screen interface and get started taking and reviewing pictures and video clips.

Using the Touch Screen interface

This camera features a Touch Screen interface that allows you to access camera menus and many camera features.

8 Getting started