HP Hewlett Packard Digital Camera M527 User Manual

HP Photosmart M527  
Digital Camera  
User Guide  
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Getting started  
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Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use,  
and begin taking pictures.  
Camera top and back  
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Flash button—See Setting the flash on page 15.  
Photosmart Express button—See Using HP Photosmart Express  
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Live View/Playback button—Switches between Live View and  
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Shutter button.  
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Video button.  
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Power light.  
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button.  
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Zoom lever—See Using zoom on page 14.  
Wrist strap mount.  
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Mode button—Press  
to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live  
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and  
buttons—Scrolls through menus and images.  
button—Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions.  
Delete button—Accesses the Delete function while in Playback (see Deleting  
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14 Image Display.  
15 Battery Charging light.  
Camera front, side, and bottom  
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Flash.  
Self-Timer light—See Using the Self-Timer mode on page 16.  
Microphone.  
USB connector.  
Power adapter connector.  
Tripod mount.  
Dock connector.  
Battery/Memory card door.  
Camera dock insert  
If you purchase a dock, it will come with multiple clear inserts. When setting up an optional  
dock for use with this camera, use the dock insert with the square green tag. See the  
dock User Guide for instructions.  
Before taking pictures  
Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips.  
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Install the batteries  
1. Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the  
latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory card door.  
2. Insert the batteries.  
3. Close the Battery/Memory card door.  
Note Turn the camera off before removing the  
batteries. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries,  
fully charge the batteries before using them the  
first time (see Charge the batteries  
Charge the batteries  
You can charge batteries in the camera using an optional AC power adapter or in the  
extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart Premium camera dock.  
Connect the optional AC power adapter to the  
camera, then plug it in to an electrical outlet. If you  
are using an optional camera dock, plug in the  
dock, then dock the camera.  
The camera’s blinking Battery Charging light  
indicates that the battery is charging (if you are  
charging in an optional HP Photosmart Premium  
camera dock, the dock's Battery Charging light blinks). The battery is fully charged when  
the Battery Charging light turns on solid (approximately 12–15 hours).  
Note You can also charge batteries using an optional HP Photosmart quick  
recharger.  
Turn on the camera  
To turn on the camera, press the  
button.  
Choose the language  
Use  
to choose the language you want, then  
press  
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To change the language later, use the Setup menu (see  
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Set the region  
Along with the Language setting, the Region setting  
determines the default date format and the format of the  
video signal for displaying camera images on a  
television when connected through an optional  
HP Photosmart Premium camera dock or wireless dock  
Use  
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to choose the region you want, then press  
Set the date and time  
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2. Use  
Use  
to adjust the highlighted value.  
to move to the other selections and repeat  
Step 1 until the date and time are set correctly.  
Press when the date, time, and format settings  
are correct, then press again to confirm.  
3.  
To change the date and time later, use the Setup  
Install and format an optional memory card  
1. Turn off the camera and  
open the Battery/Memory  
card door.  
2. Insert the optional memory  
card in the small slot as  
shown. Make sure the  
memory card snaps into  
place.  
3. Close the Battery/Memory  
card door and turn on the  
camera.  
Always format memory cards  
before first use.  
1.  
With the camera turned on, press  
until  
appears briefly in the upper right  
corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in Playback.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press  
Use  
Use  
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to select Format Card, then press  
to select Yes, then press to format the card.  
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Note Once you install a memory card, all new images and video clips are stored  
on the card, rather than in internal memory. To use internal memory and view  
images stored there, remove the memory card. To transfer images from internal  
memory to an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card under Using the  
For information about supported memory cards, see Storage on page 42.  
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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, adjust image quality, add colors and special effects, and more). See  
Note If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see  
the HP Customer Care website for more information: www.hp.com/support.  
Windows  
If your Windows computer does not meet the system requirements as stated on your  
camera packaging, HP Photosmart Essential is installed (see About the HP Photosmart  
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.  
About the HP Photosmart Software  
The CD that came with your camera contains the following versions of HP Photosmart  
Software:  
HP Photosmart Premier Software (for Windows XP and XP x64 systems with at least  
128 MB of RAM). This version of the software includes some extra features that let  
you use Photosmart Express to e-mail images to addresses you specify, create  
online albums, and automatically print selected images when you connect your  
camera to your computer. See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28.  
HP Photosmart Essential Software (for Windows 98, 98SE, Me, and 2000 systems,  
and for Windows XP systems with less than 128 MB of RAM). This version does not  
have the extra features specified in HP Photosmart Premier Software.  
HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Macintosh systems).  
To learn more about the software features and how to use them, see the Help feature in  
the HP Photosmart Software.  
Using your camera  
Now that you’ve completed setup, you can take and review still images and video clips.  
For information on taking still pictures and See Taking still pictures on page 11  
capturing video clips  
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For information on reviewing images and See Reviewing images and video clips  
video clips on the camera  
For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu  
For information on transferring images  
from your camera to a computer  
For information on printing images  
Tip To switch between Live View and Playback, press  
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Taking pictures and recording  
video clips  
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Live View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display. To activate  
Live View, press  
until  
appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image  
Display. The Live View display looks like this:  
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Shooting mode indicator.  
Battery level indicator (see Power indicators on page 39).  
Memory card indicator.  
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Pictures remaining count.  
Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12).  
Taking still pictures  
You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is shown  
on the Image Display.  
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appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display.  
Press  
until  
This indicates you are in Live View.  
2. Frame the subject for your picture.  
3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure and  
lock the focus and exposure. The focus brackets in the  
Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked (see  
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the  
picture.  
5. To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button  
down, then release it when done.  
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Recording video clips  
1.  
Press  
until  
appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display.  
This indicates you are in Live View.  
2. Frame the subject.  
3. Press and release the  
Video button.  
4. To stop recording video, press and release the  
button again.  
Video  
Instant Review  
After you have taken a still image or recorded a video clip, the camera displays it briefly  
in Instant Review. If you want to delete the image or video clip, press , select This  
Image from the Delete sub-menu, then press  
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Note To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer them to  
your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional  
HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to a TV.  
Auto focus and exposure  
When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures  
and locks the focus and exposure. When you auto focus:  
Indicator  
Description  
Green focus brackets  
Red focus brackets  
Focus found.  
Focus not found (see Optimizing focus  
Long exposure required (see Optimizing  
(shaking hand icon)  
Tip If you follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does  
not appear to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in Playback, see the  
topics on blurry, dark, light, or grainy images in Troubleshooting on page 32.  
Focusing on the subject  
When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the  
camera searches for focus within the focus brackets.  
When it finds focus, the focus brackets turn green.  
If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use  
Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13).  
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Optimizing focus  
When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the  
picture may be out of focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene  
has low contrast.  
If the camera is set to a shooting mode (see Using the shooting modes on page 15)  
other than  
Macro and cannot focus, it will still take the picture. Try releasing the  
Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again. If  
the focus brackets are still red:  
Select a shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing (see Using  
If the scene has low contrast, use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock  
on page 13) and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or crisp edges.  
If the subject is too close (less than 500 mm or 20 in), move farther away from the  
subject or use  
Macro (see Macro under Using the shooting modes  
If the camera is set to  
Try one of the following:  
Macro and cannot focus, the camera will not take the picture.  
Move within the  
In low contrast scenes, use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13).  
Macro range or set the camera to  
Auto (see Auto under  
Using Focus Lock  
Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, to capture  
action shots more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where the action will occur, or to  
focus in low light or low contrast situations.  
1. Frame the subject for your picture within the focus  
brackets. In low light or low contrast situations,  
frame a brighter or higher contrast object.  
2. Press the Shutter button halfway down.  
3. Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re-  
frame.  
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take  
the picture.  
Optimizing exposure  
When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera also measures the light  
level to set the proper exposure.  
If the camera is set to a shooting mode other than Fast Shot (see Fast Shot under Using  
the shooting modes on page 15) and determines the scene will require a very long  
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exposure, a shaking hand icon ( ) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it may  
be blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Try  
one of the following:  
Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see Setting the flash on page 15).  
Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.  
Turn on more light.  
If the camera is set to Fast Shot and determines there is not enough light, the message  
NOT ENOUGH LIGHT FOR FAST SHOT appears in the Image Display and the camera  
will not take the picture. Try one of the following:  
Select a different shooting mode (see Using the shooting modes on page 15).  
Turn on more light.  
Using zoom  
Your camera has both optical and digital zoom. Optical zoom physically extends the lens  
to make the subject of your picture appear closer. After you have extended the lens fully  
using optical zoom, the camera employs digital zoom. Digital zoom uses no moving lens  
parts.  
Tip The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more small  
movements of the camera are magnified (this is called camera shake). If  
appears when you press the Shutter button halfway down, the picture may  
be blurry. Be sure to hold the camera still or add more light to the scene. Try  
holding the camera closer to your body or against a steady object, or set the  
camera on a tripod or stable surface.  
Optical zoom  
Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x).  
In Live View, use the buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom.  
Press to zoom in and  
to zoom out.  
Digital zoom  
In digital zoom, the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene.  
1. In Live View, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level,  
then release the lever.  
2. Press and hold until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you  
zoom in too far, press  
.
3.  
To return to optical zoom, press  
press it again.  
until digital zooming stops. Release  
, then  
Note 1 Digital zoom is not available when recording video clips.  
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Note 2 Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image, so your picture may be  
more grainy than the same picture taken with optical zoom. When you need higher  
quality, limit the use of digital zoom.  
Setting the flash  
To select a flash setting, press , use  
to highlight the desired flash mode, then  
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 Red eye on page 15.  
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 not available in Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, or Sunset  
shooting modes, nor while recording video clips. In Night Portrait shooting mode,  
the flash is set to  
Red-Eye.  
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.  
Using the shooting modes  
Shooting modes are predefined settings for everyday situations. They are optimized for  
particular types of scenes or shooting situations.  
To select a shooting mode, press  
mode, then press  
while in Live View, use  
to highlight a shooting  
.
Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have  
time to select a special shooting mode.  
Self-Timer—For capturing images or recording video after a 10-second delay  
Fast Shot—For taking images more quickly than in Auto mode in bright light  
conditions when the subject is a moderate to long distance away.  
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Landscape—For scenes with deep perspective, such as mountain scenes.  
Portrait—For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.  
Action—For capturing sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you  
want to stop the action.  
Night Portrait—For capturing images of people at night. This mode uses the  
flash and a long exposure. As a result, you must set the camera on a tripod  
or stable surface.  
Beach and Snow—For capturing scenes against bright backgrounds such as  
at the beach or in snow.  
Sunset—For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset.  
Burst—For taking two or more shots quickly in succession (see Using the  
Macro—For taking close-up pictures of subjects between 100 and 800 mm  
(3.9 to 31.5 in) away.  
Note The shooting modes do not apply when you are recording video clips.  
The shooting mode remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn off the  
camera.  
Using the Self-Timer mode  
The Self-Timer allows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing  
the Shutter or  
Video button.  
1.  
Press  
while in Live View, use  
to highlight  
Self-Timer , then press  
.
2. Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.  
3. Frame the subject in the Image Display.  
4. The next steps depend on whether you are taking a still pictures or recording a video  
clip.  
a. For still pictures, press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and  
exposure. When the focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button all the  
way down.  
b. For video clips, press the  
Video button, then release it.  
5. The camera begins the 10-second countdown, then takes the still image or begins  
recording the video clip.  
6. If you are recording a video clip, press the  
Video button to stop recording.  
Tip If you want to include yourself in the picture, press the Shutter button all the  
way down, then place the camera on a tripod or stable surface. The camera locks  
focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown, allowing you time to  
place yourself in the scene.  
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Note To add audio to images taken with the Self-Timer setting, see Recording  
The Self-Timer setting resets to the default Auto shooting mode after the picture or video  
clip is taken.  
Using the Burst mode  
Burst allows you to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible when you press and  
hold the Shutter button all the way down.  
1.  
Press  
while in Live View, use  
to highlight  
Burst , then press  
.
2. Frame the subject, then press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus  
and exposure. Then press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it. The  
camera takes pictures as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or  
the camera runs out of memory.  
The Image Display remains off during the burst capture. After the burst images have  
been taken, each image appears one at a time in Instant Review (see Instant Review  
on page 12). You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review. To delete  
individual images, see Deleting images on page 21.  
Note To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting, see Recording  
The Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until it resets to the default  
Auto shooting mode when you turn off the camera.  
Using the Capture Menu  
The Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics  
of the images and video clips you capture.  
1.  
2.  
While in Live View or Playback, press  
Use  
sub-menu.  
, then use  
to highlight  
.
to highlight a menu option, then press  
to display the menu option’s  
3.  
4.  
Use  
Press  
to highlight a setting, then press  
to exit the Capture Menu.  
.
For on-camera information about an option, use  
sub-menu, then press  
to highlight Help... in the option's  
.
Shooting Modes—For selecting a shooting mode. For information about  
shooting modes and another way to select them, see Using the shooting  
Image Quality—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater the  
number, the higher the resolution.  
6MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11  
by 14 in).  
Normal (6MP) (Default)—For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14  
in).  
4MP—For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm (8 by 10 in).  
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2MP—For printing images up to 13 x 18 cm (5 by 7 in).  
VGA—For sending images via e-mail or posting them to the Internet.  
Date & Time Imprint—Imprints date in lower left corner of image.  
Off (Default)—No date or time imprinted on the image.  
Date Only—Date permanently imprinted.  
Date & Time—Date and time permanently imprinted.  
Exposure Compensation—Overrides the camera’s automatic exposure  
setting. For more information, see Exposure Compensation on page 18.  
To make the images you are about to capture brighter, press to increase  
the value.  
To make the images you are about to capture darker, press to decrease  
the value.  
White Balance—Balances color based on lighting conditions. For more  
information, see White Balance on page 18.  
Auto (Default)—Corrects for scene illuminance. For general picture  
taking.  
Sun—For outdoor scenes in sunny or cloudy conditions.  
Shade—For outdoor scenes in shade or at dusk.  
Tungsten—For indoor scenes with incandescent or halogen lighting.  
Fluorescent—For indoor scenes with fluorescent lighting.  
ISO Speed—Adjusts the camera’s sensitivity to light. For more information,  
Auto (Default)—Camera selects the best ISO speed for scene.  
ISO 100—For lower light conditions.  
ISO 200—For fast moving objects or in dark areas without a flash.  
ISO 400—For lower light conditions and/or action when short shutter  
speeds are desired.  
Note Some Capture Menu options are not available in certain shooting modes.  
In addition, some do not apply when recording video clips.  
Exposure Compensation  
You can use Exposure Compensation to override the camera's automatic exposure  
setting. Exposure Compensation is useful in scenes that contain many light objects  
(like a white object against a light background) or many dark objects (like a black object  
against a dark background). Such scenes could turn out gray without the use of  
Exposure Compensation. For a scene with many light objects, increase the Exposure  
Compensation to a positive number. For a scene with many dark objects, decrease the  
Exposure Compensation.  
White Balance  
Different lighting conditions cast different colors. This setting allows the camera to  
compensate for this, reproducing colors more accurately and ensuring that whites appear  
white in the final image. You can also adjust the white balance to produce creative effects.  
For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look to the image.  
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ISO speed  
This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to the  
default Auto setting, the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene.  
Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of grain (or noise), but result in  
slower shutter speeds. If taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at ISO  
100, use a tripod.  
Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds, and can be used when taking pictures  
in dark areas without a flash, or when taking pictures of fast moving objects. Higher ISO  
speeds produce pictures with more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can be of lower quality.  
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Reviewing images and video  
clips  
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You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here.  
For information about enhancing images, see Using the Design Gallery Menu  
1.  
2. Use  
When viewing video clips, press  
Press  
until  
appears in the upper right corner of the Image Display.  
to scroll through your images and video clips (video clips play automatically).  
to pause the clip, then use  
.
to scroll through  
the individual frames.  
3.  
To switch to Live View, press  
During Playback, the Image Display also indicates additional information about each  
image or video clip.  
1
2
3
Battery indicator (see Power indicators on page 39).  
Memory card indicator.  
Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see  
1
4
5
Number of images to print (see Transferring and printing  
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0:15  
Recorded length of this audio or video clip.  
Audio clip attached.  
Video clip indicator.  
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1 of 30  
Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of  
stored images and video clips.  
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Deleting images  
To delete a displayed image during Playback:  
1.  
2.  
Press  
Use  
.
to select an option, then press  
.
Cancel—Returns to Playback without deleting the displayed image.  
This Image—Deletes the image or video clip.  
All Images (in Memory/on Card)—Deletes all stored images and video clips.  
Format (Memory/Card)—Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal  
memory or memory card.  
Viewing thumbnails  
1.  
While in Playback, press  
Thumbnails to view  
thumbnails.  
2.  
3.  
Use  
Press  
and  
to scroll through the thumbnails.  
to exit Thumbnails.  
Magnifying images  
This feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image.  
1.  
While in Playback, press (same as Zoom In  
on the Zoom lever). The currently displayed  
image is magnified 2x.  
2.  
Use  
and  
to pan around the magnified  
image.  
3.  
4.  
Use and  
Press  
to change the magnification.  
to return to Playback.  
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Using the Design Gallery Menu  
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You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images.  
1.  
2. Use  
3.  
While in Playback, use  
to scroll to an image, then press  
Design Gallery Menu tab.  
.
to highlight the  
Use  
to highlight an option, then press  
and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Remove Red Eyes—See Removing red eyes on page 22.  
Apply Artistic Effects—See Applying artistic effects on page 23.  
Modify Color—See Modifying colors on page 23.  
Add Borders—See Adding borders on page 23.  
Rotate—Rotates images in 90-degree increments.  
Use  
to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree  
to save the image in the new orientation.  
increments. Press  
Record Audio—See Recording audio on page 24.  
Move Images to Card—Moves images from internal memory to a memory  
card. Available only if there are images in internal memory and a memory card  
is installed.  
To move images, select this option and follow the on-screen prompts.  
Removing red eyes  
When you select  
Remove Red Eyes, the camera processes the current still image  
to remove red eyes from the subjects.  
Note To prevent red eyes in images, see Red-Eye under Setting the flash  
The red-eye removal process takes a few seconds, after which the image displays with  
green boxes around corrected areas, along with the Remove Red Eyes sub-menu:  
Save Changes (Default)—Overwrites the original image and returns to the Design  
Gallery Menu.  
View Changes—Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around  
the corrected areas.  
Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving the red eye changes.  
Remove Red Eyes is only available for still images taken with a flash.  
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Applying artistic effects  
Apply Artistic Effects allows you to create a copy of a selected image and apply  
creative effects to the copy. To apply artistic effects:  
1.  
2.  
Use  
Use  
to select  
Apply Artistic Effects, then press  
.
to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image.  
Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes.  
Posterize—Creates a high-contrast, flat-toned effect.  
Soft Glow—Creates a diffuse, bright ethereal glow.  
Slimming—Compresses objects in the center of an image for a slimming effect.  
Kaleidoscope—Mirrors the image in four directions.  
3.  
4.  
Press  
Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the effect.  
Press to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the Design  
Gallery Menu.  
to select the artistic effect and display the creative sub-menu.  
Modifying colors  
Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. To modify  
colors:  
1.  
2.  
Use  
Use  
to select  
to highlight a color scheme.  
Modify Color, then press  
.
Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes.  
Black & White—Converts color image to black and white.  
Sepia—Converts image to brown tones.  
B&W Tints—Applies color tones to a black and white image.  
3.  
4.  
Press  
Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the color.  
Press to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return  
to the Design Gallery Menu.  
to select the color scheme and display the creative sub-menu.  
Adding borders  
Add Borders allows you to add a predefined border to the displayed image. To add  
a border:  
1.  
2.  
Use  
Use  
to select  
to highlight a border type.  
Add Borders, then press  
.
Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes.  
Soft Edge—Applies a soft, vignetted frame.  
Inset Border—Applies a frame inside the existing borders of the image.  
Oval—Creates the effect of a traditional oval matte with beveled edges.  
Circle—Creates the effect of a traditional round matte with beveled edges.  
Rectangle—Creates the effect of a traditional rectangular matte with sharp  
corners.  
Rounded Rectangle—Creates the effect of a modern rectangular matte with  
softened corners.  
Square—Creates the effect of a traditional square matte with beveled edges.  
3.  
Press  
to select the border and display the creative sub-menu.  
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Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the border.  
Press to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the  
Design Gallery Menu.  
4.  
Recording audio  
Record Audio allows you to record an audio clip and attach it to an existing image.  
1.  
2.  
Select Record Audio to immediately start recording.  
To stop recording and attach the audio clip to the displayed image, press  
.
3. To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer them to your  
computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart  
dock to connect the camera to a TV.  
If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it, the Record  
Audio sub-menu displays instead when you select Record Audio.  
Keep Current Clip—Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Design  
Gallery Menu.  
Record New Clip—Records new audio clip, replacing the previous audio clip.  
Delete Clip—Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Design Gallery  
Menu.  
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Transferring and printing images  
5
You can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software that  
came with your camera. However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features for  
transferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transfer  
process.  
Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software  
If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the software on page 9),  
use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer.  
Tip You can also perform this task using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see  
the dock User Guide).  
1. If you have selected images for sharing or printing (see Using HP Photosmart  
Express on page 28), verify that the computer is connected to a printer and/or  
the Internet.  
2. Connect the camera and computer using the USB  
cable that came with your camera.  
3. Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on  
the computer screen to transfer the images. For  
more information, see the Help feature in the  
HP Photosmart Software.  
Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software  
If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software:  
You cannot use the Share features or Buy Prints Online on the camera's  
Photosmart Express Menu (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28).  
Images marked for printing do not automatically print when the camera is connected  
to the computer.  
However, you can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by:  
Connecting your camera directly to the computer (see Connecting to the computer  
Using a memory card reader (see Using a memory card reader on page 26)  
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Connecting to the computer  
1. Turn off the camera, connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that  
came with your camera, then turn on the camera.  
On Windows computers, the camera appears as a device in Explorer, allowing  
you to copy images from the camera to the computer.  
On Macintosh computers, either Image Capture or iPhoto starts automatically,  
allowing you to transfer images to the computer.  
2. When you have finished transferring images, disconnect the camera from the  
computer. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or XP and you get an Unsafe  
Removal warning, disregard the warning.  
If you encounter problems, set the camera’s USB Configuration to Disk Drive (see  
USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 31) and reconnect to your  
computer.  
Note On Macintosh computers, if you set the camera to Disk Drive and neither  
Image Capture nor iPhoto starts automatically, look on the desktop for a disk drive  
icon with the label HP_M527 and copy the images manually. For more information  
about how to copy files, visit Mac help.  
Using a memory card reader  
You can put your camera’s optional memory card into a (separately purchased) memory  
card reader. Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have built-in memory card  
slots which act as a memory card reader.  
For Windows computers:  
1. Insert your camera’s memory card into the memory card reader (or into your  
computer’s memory card slot).  
2. Right-click My Computer on your desktop, then select Explore.  
3. Expand the removable drive folder, expand the DCIM folder, then click on the folder  
for your camera.  
4. Select and copy all the images to a folder on your computer.  
5. After verifying that the images were successfully transferred, return the memory card  
to your camera.  
For Macintosh computers:  
1. Insert your camera’s memory card into the memory card reader (or into your  
computer’s memory card slot).  
2. Either the HP Photosmart Software, Image Capture, or iPhoto starts automatically  
and guides you through the process of transferring images.  
If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually, look on  
the desktop for the disk drive icon for the memory card, then copy the images to your  
local hard drive. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help.  
Printing images from the camera  
You can connect the camera to any PictBridge-certified printer to print still  
images.  
1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and  
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there are no printer error messages.  
2. Verify that the camera's USB Configuration is set to Digital Camera (see USB  
Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 31).  
3. Connect the camera and printer using the  
USB cable that came with your camera, then  
turn on the camera.  
4. When the camera is connected to the printer,  
the Print Setup Menu displays on the  
camera. To change the settings, use  
on  
the camera to select a menu option, then  
use  
on the camera to change the setting.  
5.  
Press  
to begin printing.  
Note If you connect the camera to a non-  
HP printer and encounter problems with printing, contact your printer  
manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers.  
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Using HP Photosmart Express  
6
With HP Photosmart Express, you can select still images in your camera to print  
automatically (see Selecting images for printing on page 29) or to purchase prints  
online (see Buying prints online on page 30) the next time you connect the camera  
to your computer or printer. You can also customize the Photosmart Express Menu to  
include e-mail addresses, group distribution lists, online albums, or other online services  
that you specify. To customize the Photosmart Express Menu:  
1. Set up your custom destinations on your camera (see Setting up online destinations  
2. Select images in your camera to send to online destinations (see Sending images  
You must have the HP Photosmart Software, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows)  
or HP Photosmart Mac (Macintosh), on your computer to use some features in the  
Photosmart Express Menu. For information about this software, see About the  
Note Available online services vary by country or region. Visit www.hp.com/go/  
Using the Photosmart Express Menu  
To display the Photosmart Express Menu, press . To select a menu option, use  
to highlight a selection, then press  
.
Print—Allows you to select images and specify number of copies to print. See  
Buy Prints Online—Specifies images to request from an online printing  
Share Menu Setup—Adds share destinations. See Setting up online  
Setting up online destinations in the camera  
You can specify up to 34 destinations of your choice (such as individual e-mail addresses  
or group distribution lists) in the Photosmart Express Menu.  
1. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet.  
2. Turn on the camera, then press  
.
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3.  
Highlight  
Share Menu Setup..., then press  
.
Connect the camera to your computer using the USB  
cable that came with your camera. Follow the  
instructions in the Share dialog box to set up  
destinations in your camera.  
4. Disconnect the camera from the computer, then  
press to verify that the new destinations are now  
in the camera.  
Sending images to online destinations  
1. Turn on the camera, then press  
.
2.  
3. Use  
then press  
destination in the Photosmart Express Menu. To  
deselect the destination, press again.  
Use  
to highlight the first destination.  
to select a still image that you want to send,  
to select it. A  
appears over the  
4.  
Use  
press  
to highlight the next destination, then  
. Repeat Step 3 to continue selecting  
images to send.  
5. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press  
.
6. Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable that came with your  
camera. The images are automatically sent to their destinations.  
Selecting images for printing  
1. Turn on the camera, then press  
.
2.  
3. Use  
printing, then press  
menu.  
Use  
Use  
to highlight  
to display an image you want to mark for  
Print.  
to display the Print sub-  
4.  
to specify the number of copies to print  
(up to 99), then press  
Print again, set the number of copies to 0, then  
press  
5. To select additional images to mark for printing,  
. To deselect Print, select  
.
use  
to display an image, press  
, and repeat  
Step 4.  
6.  
To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press  
.
7. Connect the camera to a PictBridge-certified printer using the USB cable that came  
with your camera. The images you selected are automatically printed.  
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Buying prints online  
You can select images you want as prints and order them online.  
1. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet.  
2. Turn on the camera, then press  
.
3.  
Use  
to highlight  
Buy Prints Online.  
4. For each image you want to order as a print, use  
press . A appears over Buy Prints Online in the Photosmart Express  
Menu. To deselect the image, press again.  
to display the image, then  
5. Turn off the camera, connect it to your computer using the USB cable that came with  
your camera, then turn on the camera. Follow the instructions in the Buy Prints  
Online dialog box to purchase prints.  
6. Disconnect the camera from the computer.  
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Using the Setup Menu  
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The Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior.  
1.  
2.  
While in Live View or Playback, press  
Use  
sub-menu.  
, then use  
to highlight  
.
to highlight a menu option, then press  
to display the menu option’s  
3.  
4.  
Use  
to highlight a setting, then press  
.
To exit the Setup Menu, press  
.
Settings you specify remain until you change them.  
Display Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display.  
Low—For extending battery life.  
Medium (Default)—For normal viewing conditions.  
High—For very bright lighting conditions.  
Camera Sounds—Turns the camera sounds (such as button presses and  
shutter clicks) off and on.  
On (Default), Off.  
Date & Time—Sets the date and time. See Set the date and time on page 8.  
USB Configuration—Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera. See  
Digital Camera (Default)—Recognizes the camera as a digital camera  
using PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol).  
Disk Drive—Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC (Mass  
Storage Device Class).  
TV Configuration—Sets the video signal format for displaying camera  
images on a TV.  
NTSC—Used primarily in North America, parts of South America, Japan,  
Korea, and Taiwan.  
PAL—Used primarily in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and  
parts of Asia.  
(Language)—Sets the language. See Choose the language  
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Troubleshooting  
8
Use this section to find information on:  
Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32)  
Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 32)  
Resetting the camera  
If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera.  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Remove the memory card and batteries, and disconnect the camera from AC power  
for at least 5 seconds.  
3. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory card door.  
4. After verifying that the camera works without an optional memory card, reinsert the  
memory card (if you were using one).  
You can also reconnect AC power if you choose.  
Resetting the camera returns all settings to their factory defaults. Any images or video  
clips stored in memory are retained.  
Problems and solutions  
Use this information to find solutions to common issues you may have using your camera.  
The camera does not turn on.  
Install new or recharged batteries, ensuring that the batteries are inserted correctly  
(see Install the batteries on page 7). If you are using rechargeable batteries, ensure  
they are rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.  
Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera (directly or through  
an optional dock) and is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Ensure that the  
HP AC power adapter is not damaged or defective.  
Reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32).  
Ensure that the memory card is the proper type (see Storage on page 42). If so,  
remove the memory card and turn on the camera; if the camera turns on, format the  
camera still does not turn on, format the memory card using a memory card reader,  
or replace the memory card.  
I have to recharge the NiMH batteries frequently.  
New batteries or batteries that have not been charged recently must be recharged  
to reach full capacity.  
If you have not used the batteries for two months or longer, recharge them.  
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The NiMH batteries will not charge.  
Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile.  
Use only the approved HP AC power adapter.  
If charging the batteries in the HP quick recharger or the spare battery charging bay  
of an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries.  
The camera does not turn on when I connect to AC power, then disconnect, then  
reconnect.  
Insert batteries into the camera.  
Reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32).  
The AC power adapter could be malfunctioning. Try connecting to a different  
compatible AC power adapter.  
Try plugging the AC power adapter into a different electrical outlet.  
The camera does not respond when I press a button.  
Turn on the camera.  
Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a  
computer (directly or through an optional dock).  
Replace or recharge the batteries.  
Reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32).  
Check to see if the memory card is defective. If so, replace the memory card.  
Format the internal memory and/or the memory card (see Install and format an  
The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button.  
Press the Shutter button all the way down.  
The memory card or internal memory may be full. Transfer images from the camera  
to your computer, then format the internal memory or the memory card (see Install  
and format an optional memory card on page 8). Or replace the card with a new one.  
The camera may be processing. Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish  
processing the last image before taking another picture.  
The Image Display is not working.  
The Image Display may have timed out. Press any camera button to wake up the  
camera.  
Replace or recharge the batteries. If the Image Display does not turn on, remove  
the batteries and connect to AC power (directly or through the optional dock). If the  
Image Display still does not turn on, reset the camera (see Resetting the camera  
My image is blurry.  
Use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13).  
Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions.  
Set the flash to  
Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to  
Action.  
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My image is too bright.  
Turn the flash off (see Setting the flash on page 15).  
Move back from the subject and use zoom.  
Adjust Exposure Compensation (see Exposure Compensation under Using the  
My image is too dark.  
Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, use the flash (see Setting the flash  
on page 15), or add indirect lighting.  
Adjust Exposure Compensation (see Exposure Compensation under Using the  
My image is grainy.  
Use a lower ISO Speed setting (see ISO Speed under Using the Capture Menu  
Add indirect lighting, use the flash (see Setting the flash on page 15), or wait for  
natural lighting conditions to improve.  
If the camera is warm, the effect will diminish as the camera cools. For best image  
quality, avoid storing the camera in very hot locations.  
Images are missing on my camera.  
Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory.  
The Power light is on but the Image Display is off.  
Reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32).  
Press Live View/Playback to reactivate the Image Display.  
The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images.  
See Storage on page 42 and Memory capacity on page 43 for tips about memory  
cards.  
Video recording terminates abruptly. The video is saved successfully, but it is  
shorter than expected.  
Replace your memory card with a faster card. Look for cards marked High Performance,  
Pro, Ultra, or High Speed.  
Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back.  
The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.  
This is normal. However, if anything seems out of the ordinary, turn the camera off,  
remove it from AC power, and allow the camera to cool. Then examine the camera and  
the batteries for signs of possible damage.  
For best image quality, turn the camera off when not using. Always store the camera in  
a cool place.  
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My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer.  
Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer.  
Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer.  
Turn the camera off, then on again. If that does not fix the problem, reset the camera  
If the problem persists, contact HP Support (see Product support on page 36).  
I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer.  
Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the software on page 9), or  
Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive (see Connecting to the computer  
I get an error message when transferring images to my computer.  
Close the HP Photosmart Transfer Software, remove the camera from the optional dock  
or disconnect the camera from the USB cable and reset the camera (see Resetting the  
camera on page 32). Then, restart the image transfer process (see Transferring images  
I am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software.  
Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as listed on your  
camera packaging.  
Refer to the HP Customer Care website: www.hp.com/support.  
How can I get professional-quality prints if I don’t have a photo printer?  
Use the Buy Prints Online feature on the Photosmart Express Menu (see Buying  
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Product support  
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Use this section to find support information for your digital camera, including links to  
helpful websites and an overview of the support process.  
Helpful websites  
Camera tips, product  
registration, newsletter  
subscriptions, driver and  
software updates,  
www.hp.com/photosmart (English only)  
purchase HP supplies and  
accessories  
Customers with disabilities www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility (English  
only)  
HP Customer Care, driver www.hp.com/support  
and software updates,  
support information  
Getting assistance  
To get the best from your HP product, consult the following standard HP support  
offerings:  
1. Consult the product documentation.  
Review Troubleshooting on page 32 in this document.  
Review the electronic Help section within the software.  
Refer to the camera's Help screens.  
2. Visit HP online support at www.hp.com/support, or contact the store where you  
purchased this camera. HP online support is available to all HP customers.  
HP online support is the fastest source of up-to-date product information and expert  
assistance, including:  
Fast e-mail access to qualified online support specialists.  
Software and driver updates for your camera.  
Valuable product and troubleshooting information for technical issues.  
Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsletters (available when  
you register your camera).  
3. HP support by phone. Support options and fees vary by product, country, and  
language. For a list of support conditions and phone numbers, visit www.hp.com/  
4. Post-warranty period. After the limited warranty period, help is available online at  
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5. Extending or upgrading your warranty. If you would like to extend or upgrade your  
camera's warranty, please contact the store where you bought the camera or check  
the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support.  
6. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support  
conditions on your contract.  
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Managing batteries  
A
Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel Metal  
Hydride (NiMH). Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than either Photo Lithium or NiMH  
batteries.  
Top points about batteries  
Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time.  
Always insert the batteries in the camera correctly (see Install the batteries on page 7). If the  
batteries are inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the camera will not  
operate.  
If you do not intend to use your camera for more than two months, remove the batteries unless  
you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera connected to an optional  
dock or HP AC power adapter.  
The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. To improve battery  
performance, keep the camera or batteries stored in a warm inside pocket when in a cold  
environment.  
Extending battery life  
To conserve battery power, the Image Display turns off after a period of inactivity. Pressing any  
button wakes up the camera. After five minutes of inactivity, the camera turns off.  
To further extend battery life:  
Set Display Brightness to Low (see Display Brightness under Using the Setup Menu  
Set your camera to Auto Flash (see Auto Flash under Setting the flash on page 15).  
Use optical zoom sparingly.  
If you are turning on the camera only to view images, hold down  
while turning on the  
camera to start in Playback without extending the lens.  
Connect the camera to the optional HP AC power adapter when you transfer or print.  
Safety precautions for using batteries  
Always use two identical batteries of the same chemistry, brand, and age.  
Do not place batteries in fire or heat them. Always store charged batteries in a cool location.  
Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to each other with any metal  
object.  
Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects. Do not drop batteries into a change-filled  
pocket.  
Do not pierce batteries or subject them to strong impacts or shocks.  
Do not solder directly onto batteries.  
Do not allow batteries to get wet.  
Do not disassemble or modify batteries.  
Immediately discontinue use of a battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the  
battery emits an unusual smell, feels excessively hot (note that it is normal for the battery to  
feel warm), changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.  
In the event batteries leak and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with  
water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause  
damage to the eye.  
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Power indicators  
When the batteries are low or the camera is connected to AC power, one of the following icons  
appears in the Image Display. If no battery icon appears in Live View or Playback, the batteries  
have sufficient power to function normally.  
Icon  
Description  
Battery level is low. Camera will soon power down.  
Battery is depleted. Camera will power down.  
Blinking  
Camera is operating on AC power.  
Animated  
Camera is operating on AC power and is charging the battery.  
battery filling up  
Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC  
power.  
Note If the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and  
you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera.  
Number of shots per battery type  
The following table shows the minimum, maximum, and average number of shots that may be  
obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries.  
Number of Shots  
Battery Type  
Alkaline  
Minimum  
77  
Maximum  
180  
Average  
120  
CIPA  
80  
NiMH  
215  
380  
290  
205  
423  
Photo Lithium  
365  
600  
485  
For Minimum, Maximum, and Average numbers, four pictures are taken per session with at least a  
5 minute break between sessions. In addition:  
The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View (30 seconds per  
picture), Playback (15 seconds per picture), and Flash On. Optical zoom (both directions) is  
used on 75% of the shots.  
The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View (10 seconds per  
picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture). Flash and optical zoom (both directions) are  
used on 25% of the shots.  
The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used for 15 seconds per picture and  
Playback used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash and optical zoom (both directions) are used  
on 50% of the shots.  
The CIPA number is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging  
Products Association.  
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Appendix A  
Battery performance  
The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform  
in different types of use scenarios:  
Type of Use  
Alkaline  
Poor  
Photo  
Lithium  
NiMH  
Good  
Fair  
Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per  
month  
Fair  
Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per  
month  
Fair  
Good  
Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures  
Heavy use of video  
Poor  
Poor  
Poor  
Poor  
Poor  
Fair  
Good  
Good  
Good  
Good  
Good  
Good  
Good  
No  
Good  
Good  
Good  
Fair  
Heavy use of Live View  
Overall battery life  
Low temperature/winter use  
Infrequent use (without dock)  
Infrequent use (with dock)  
Want to recharge battery  
Fair  
Fair  
Fair  
Good  
Good  
No  
Recharging NiMH batteries  
The first several times you recharge NiMH batteries, they may not provide the number of shots per  
charge that you expect. Their performance will improve after the batteries have been charged, then  
discharged completely four or five times. You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries  
during this conditioning period.  
You can recharge NiMH batteries in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC  
power adapter. You can also charge the batteries in an optional HP Photosmart dock that has a  
battery bay or with an optional quick recharger.  
The following table shows the average recharge time for a fully discharged battery, based on  
recharge location.  
Charge location  
Average  
Signals  
charge time  
In camera with the HP AC 12–15 hours  
power adapter connected  
Charging: Camera's Battery Charging light blinks  
and the animated battery icon is displayed.  
Charging complete: Camera's Battery Charging  
light turns on solid and the battery gauge changes  
to  
on the Image Display.  
In camera connected to the 12–15 hours  
HP AC power adapter  
through an HP Photosmart  
dock  
Charging: Dock's camera battery charging light  
blinks.  
Charging complete: Dock's camera battery  
charging light turns on solid.  
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Charge location  
Average  
Signals  
charge time  
In battery bay of the  
HP Photosmart 6221  
Premium Camera Dock  
2–3 hours  
Charging: Dock's battery bay light blinks.  
Charging complete: Dock's battery bay light  
turns on solid.  
In HP Photosmart M-  
Series quick recharger  
1 hour for 2  
batteries.  
About 2 hours  
for 4 batteries.  
Charging: Quick recharger light is yellow.  
Charging complete: Quick recharger light is  
green.  
Safety precautions for recharging batteries  
You can recharge the batteries in the camera or purchase an optional dock with battery bay or a  
quick recharger. These devices may be warm while charging NiMH batteries. This is normal.  
However, you should follow the safety precautions below.  
Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera, dock, or quick recharger.  
Insert NiMH batteries in the correct orientation.  
Use the camera, dock, or quick recharger in a dry location only.  
Do not charge NiMH batteries in a hot location, such as in direct sunlight or near a fire.  
When recharging NiMH batteries, do not cover the camera, dock, or quick recharger.  
Do not operate the camera, dock, or quick recharger if NiMH batteries appear damaged.  
Do not disassemble the camera, dock, or quick recharger.  
Unplug the HP AC power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning  
the power adapter or quick recharger.  
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Specifications  
B
Resolution  
Still pictures:  
6.3MP (2934 by 2171) total pixel count  
6.0MP (2864 by 2152) effective pixel count  
Video clips (QVGA):  
320 by 240 total pixel count, 20 frames/sec  
Sensor  
Diagonal 7.26 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD  
Color depth  
36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors). 36 bit images are transformed into an  
optimized 24 bit image and stored in the JPEG format. This  
transformation results in no discernible change to color or detail in the  
stored image, and allows the image to be read by computers.  
Lens  
Focal length:  
Wide—6.25 mm  
Telephoto—17.25 mm  
35 mm equivalent—~37.5 mm to 103.6 mm  
F-Number:  
Wide—f/2.8 to f/8  
Telephoto—f/4.7 to f/7.6  
Viewfinder  
Zoom  
None  
3x optical zoom with 8 positions between wide and telephoto  
7x digital zoom  
Focus  
Focus settings (available as selections on the Shooting Mode menu):  
Auto (default), Macro  
Wide—500 mm (20 in) to infinity  
Telephoto—600 mm (23.6 in) to infinity  
Macro:  
Wide—120 mm to 1 m (4.7 in to 39.4 in)  
Shutter speed  
Built-in flash  
1/1000 to 2 seconds  
Yes, 6-second typical recharge time (8-second maximum recharge time  
at power-on)  
Flash working range  
Zoom Position Wide—Maximum with ISO Speed set to Auto ISO:  
3.8 m (12.5 ft)  
Zoom Position Telephoto—Maximum with ISO Speed set to Auto  
ISO: 2.1 m (6.9 ft)  
Uniformity—Corner intensity > 55% of Center intensity (Lux  
Seconds)  
Image Display  
Storage  
5.08 cm (2.0 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight, 115,200 pixels (480  
by 240) total pixel count  
16MB internal flash memory.  
Slot for memory card.  
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This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-branded  
Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB.  
A large number of files (over 300) does affect the time it takes for  
the camera to turn on.  
The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory  
depends on the Image Quality settings (see Memory capacity  
Compression format  
Interfaces  
JPEG (EXIF) for still images  
EXIF2.2 for still images with embedded audio  
Motion JPEG for video clips  
Dock connector—Molex 55768-2011, which connects to HP Photosmart  
docks with USB Mini AB connector, DC input connector, and AV  
connector.  
Standards  
PTP—MSDC and SIDC  
USB  
JPEG  
Motion JPEG  
DPOF  
EXIF  
DCF  
DPS  
External body  
dimensions  
Measurements with camera off and lens retracted (width, depth, height):  
95 mm (W) by 31 mm (D) by 62 mm (H)  
3.74 in (W) by 1.22 in (D) by 2.44 in (H)  
Weight  
Power  
166 grams (5.85 ounces) without battery  
Typical power usage: 2.5 Watts (with Image Display on). 5 Watts peak  
power usage.  
Power sources include:  
Two rechargeable NiMH batteries or two non-rechargeable Alkaline  
or Photo Lithium batteries  
HP AC power adapter (5 Vdc, 2000 mA, 10.00 W)  
Temperature range  
Operational  
0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F) at 15% to 85% relative humidity  
Storage  
–30° to 65° C (–22° to 149° F) at 15% to 90% relative humidity  
Memory capacity  
Not all 16MB of internal memory is available for storing images, because some memory is used for  
internal camera operations. The actual file sizes and number of still images that can be stored in  
internal memory or on a memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image and the  
length of any associated audio clip.  
Image quality  
The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored  
in internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image  
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6MP Best  
Normal (6MP)  
4MP  
2 images (3.6MB each)  
6 images (1.5MB each)  
12 images (1MB each)  
20 images (500KB each)  
130 images (76.8KB each)  
2MP  
VGA  
Note The values shown are for images without audio clips. Sixty seconds of audio adds  
330KB to the file size.  
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direct print 26  
Display Brightness 31  
install memory card  
install software  
Instant Review 12, 17  
interfaces 43  
A
AC power adapter  
Action mode 16  
adding borders 23  
dock insert  
internal memory 11, 43  
ISO Speed 18, 19  
E
apply artistic effects 23  
arrow buttons  
e-mail images 28  
artistic effects 23  
assistance 36  
exposure 13  
Exposure Compensation 18  
L
audio clips 11, 24  
Auto mode 15  
Landscape mode 16  
Language 7, 31  
LEDs 5, 6  
lights on camera 5, 6  
Live View/Playback button  
F
F-number 42  
Fast Shot mode 15  
flash  
B
batteries  
conserving 38  
red-eye reduction 15  
working range 42  
install  
M
Flash button  
focal length 42  
focus  
performance 40  
shots per 39  
top points about use 38  
Macro shooting mode 16  
Magnify control  
magnifying images 21  
memory  
battery  
charge  
door  
auto focus 12  
brackets 12  
focus lock 13  
optimizing 13  
settings 42  
capacity 43  
card 11  
Beach and Snow mode 16  
blinking lights on camera 5, 6  
borders 23  
card door  
memory card 8, 42  
format memory card  
Menu/OK button  
menus  
Burst mode 16, 17  
G
Capture 17  
C
getting assistance 36  
Photosmart Express 28  
Setup 31  
camera  
dimensions 43  
parts 5, 6  
specifications 42  
H
microphone  
modifying colors 23  
Move Images to Card 22  
HP AC power adapter  
HP Photosmart Express 28  
turn on/off  
HP Photosmart Software  
weight 43  
N
Camera Sounds 31  
Capture Menu 17  
color depth 42  
colors 23  
compression format 43  
computer, connect to 25, 26  
I
Night Portrait mode 16  
NiMH battery 41  
number of  
Image Display  
Image Quality 17, 43  
images  
pictures remaining 11  
still images 43  
Date & Time Imprint 18  
deleting 21  
Image Quality 17  
magnifying 21  
O
on/off  
D
Date & Time 8, 31  
Date & Time Imprint 18  
number remaining 11  
per battery 39  
ON/OFF button  
online  
Delete button  
sending 29  
destinations 28  
print buying 30  
optical zoom 14  
deleting images 21  
digital zoom 14  
dimensions 43  
shooting modes 15  
transfer to computer 25  
White Balance 18  
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T
parts of camera 5, 6  
Photosmart Express button  
Photosmart Express Menu 28,  
pictures 11, 16  
Playback 20  
Thumbnails 21  
Thumbnails control  
Time & Date 8, 31  
transfer images 25  
troubleshooting 32  
turn on/off power  
Portrait mode 16  
power  
TV Configuration 31  
adapter  
indicators 39  
light  
U
USB configuration 26, 31  
USB connector  
ON/OFF button  
usage 43  
print images 26, 28  
prints, buy online 30  
problems and solutions 32  
V
Video button  
video clips 12  
viewing thumbnails 21  
R
record  
W
weight 43  
White Balance 18  
audio clips 24  
video clips 12  
redeye removal 22  
Z
Region  
remaining pictures count 11  
removing red eyes 22  
resolution 42  
Zoom lever  
reviewing images 20  
S
safety precautions for  
batteries 38, 41  
selecting images for  
destinations 29  
Self-Timer  
light  
Self-Timer mode 15, 16  
sending individual images 29  
set date and time  
setting up destinations 28  
Setup Menu 31  
share pictures 28  
shooting mode 15  
Shutter button 5, 12  
shutter speed 42  
software install  
solving problems 32  
sounds of camera 31  
space remaining in memory 11  
specifications 42  
storage 42  
Sunset mode 16  
support process 36  
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