HP Photosmart
M730 series
Digital Camera
User Guide
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1 Getting started
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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Power light.
button.
Shutter button.
Delete button—Accesses the
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6
Flash button— Accesses the flash settings while in
selector—Switches between
Picture Capture, Video Record, and
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Zoom lever—Accesses
/
Thumbnails
on page 19) functions.
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9
and
buttons—Scroll through menus and images.
button—Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions.
Back button—Returns you to the previous menu or view.
Image Display.
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Camera front, side, and bottom
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Flash.
Microphone.
Tripod mount.
Dock/USB connector—Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity.
Battery/Memory Card door.
Before taking pictures
Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips.
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 two AA batteries.
3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door.
NOTE: If using rechargeable NiMH batteries,
fully charge the batteries before using them the
first time (see “Recharging NiMH batteries”
on page 43). Turn off the camera before
removing the batteries.
Turn on the camera
To turn on the camera, press the
button.
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Choose the language
Use
to choose the language you want, then
press
.
To change the language later, use the Camera
Set the region
Along with the language setting, the region setting
determines the default date format.
Use
.
to choose the region you want, then press
Set the date and time
Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you have transferred
them to your computer, and will ensure that images are accurately marked if you use the
1.
Use
to adjust the highlighted value.
2. Use
to move to the other selections and
repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set
correctly.
3.
Press
when the date, time, and format
settings are correct, then press
confirm.
again to
To change the date and time later, use the Camera
Before taking pictures
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Install and format an optional memory card
This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD and
SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to 8GB.
1. Turn off the camera and open
the Battery/Memory Card door.
2. Insert the memory card in the
smaller slot as shown. Make
sure the memory card snaps
into place.
3. Close the Battery/Memory
Card door and turn on the
camera.
NOTE: When you turn on your
camera with a memory card
installed, the camera indicates
the number of images you can
store on the memory card at the
current
Image Quality
setting. This camera supports
storing a maximum of 2000
images on a memory card.
Always format new memory cards before first use. Formatting removes all images from
the memory card, so make sure to transfer existing images before formatting (see
1. With the camera turned on, slide
to
.
2.
3.
4.
Press
Use
.
to select Format Card, then press
.
Use
to select Yes, then press
to format the card.
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, turn off the camera then remove the memory card. To transfer images
from internal memory to an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card
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-
issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware. To optimize your digital photography
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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
Now that you’ve completed setup, you can take and review pictures and video clips.
video clips
For information on setting picture capture and
video record settings
clips on the camera
For information on enhancing your images
For information on transferring images from
your camera to a computer
For information on printing images
TIP: To switch between
Playback, slide
Picture Capture,
to the desired option.
Video Record, and
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2 Taking pictures and recording
video clips
You can take pictures when you are in
when you are in Video Record. Slide
video clips. The Image Display resembles the following:
Picture Capture and you can record video
to to take pictures or to to record
1
2
Picture Capture indicator.
Video Record indicator.
•
•
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When taking pictures, pictures remaining count.
When recording video clips, time remaining.
•
•
0:15
3
4
5
Memory card indicator.
Taking pictures
You can take a picture when the camera is set to
Picture Capture.
1. Slide
to
.
2. Frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display.
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
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
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Recording video clips
You can record a video clip when the camera is set to
1. Slide to
2. Frame the subject in the Image Display.
Video Record.
.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure focus
and exposure. The focus brackets in the Image Display
turn solid green when focus is locked (see “Auto focus
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down and release to
begin recording video.
5. To stop recording video, press and release the Shutter button again.
Instant Review
After you have taken a picture 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 menu, then press
.
NOTE: To hear audio associated with video clips, transfer them to your computer
Auto focus and exposure
When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures
and locks the focus (for pictures and video clips) and exposure (for pictures only). When
you auto focus:
Indicator
Description
Green focus brackets
Red focus brackets
Focus found.
(Pictures only) 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
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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
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 you are recording a video or taking a picture with a shooting mode (see “Using the
Close-up and
the camera 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, try the following.
For pictures and video clips: If the scene has low contrast, use Focus Lock (see
“Using Focus Lock” on page 11) and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors
or crisp edges.
For pictures only:
•
•
•
Select a shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing (see
If the subject is too close (less than 400 mm or 15.7 in), move farther away from the
subject or use
If the camera is set to
Close-up and cannot focus, the camera will not take the
picture. Try one of the following:
•
Move within the
Close-up range (150 mm-1m or 5.9-39.97 in) or set the
camera to
•
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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 are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera
also measures the light level to set the proper exposure.
If the camera determines the scene will require a very long 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
Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.
If the subject is out of the flash range or you do not have a tripod, set the shooting
mode to
Turn on more light.
•
NOTE: When you are recording a video, the camera continuously updates exposure.
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. To reduce potential
Using zoom
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Optical zoom
Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x).
While in Picture Capture or Video Record, use the
buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom. Press to zoom in
and
to zoom out.
NOTE: You can set the optical zoom to the position you want
just before recording video clips. However, you cannot use
optical zoom while the video clip is recording.
Digital zoom
In digital zoom, the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene and the image
quality setting (MP value). As you zoom in, the scene expands to show what the camera
will capture, and the MP value decreases to indicate the resolution at which the scene
will be captured.
When capturing images using digital zoom, make sure that the MP value on the Image
Display is appropriate for the size at which you want to print the captured image. For MP
To use digital zoom:
1. While in
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
Picture Capture, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the
.
.
NOTE: Digital zoom is not available in
/
Panorama mode nor when recording
video clips.
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3 Setting options for taking
pictures and recording video
clips
Your camera's default settings work well for most shooting situations. For some
situations, however, the features described in this chapter can improve the pictures you
take and the video clips you record. In addition to setting features that optimize the camera
for lighting and motion, you can also set the camera to take a series of pictures rapidly
or take images 10 seconds after you press the Shutter button, giving you time to place
yourself in the image.
Setting the flash
To select a flash setting, press while in
desired flash mode, then press . To exit without changing the flash setting,
press
Picture Capture, use
to highlight the
.
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
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 set to
Sunset, and Theatre shooting modes and while recording video clips. The
flash is set to Red-Eye in Night Portrait shooting mode.
Flash Off in
Landscape,
/
Panorama,
Flash Setting—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.
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Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus
The
Picture Capture and
Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera
settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture. The
Picture Capture Menu displays only those features available for taking pictures while
the
1.
Video Record Menu displays only features available for recording video clips.
Slide
Use
Use
to
or
, then press
.
2.
to highlight an option, then press
to highlight a setting, then press
to display the option’s menu.
to change the setting or press
3.
to
exit without changing the setting.
4. To exit the menu, press
Video Record.
repeatedly until you return to
Picture Capture or
For on-camera information about an option, use
to highlight Help... in the option's
menu, then press
.
Unless otherwise noted, the setting remains in effect until you turn off the camera. The
next time you turn on the camera, the settings reset to their defaults.
Shooting Mode (
only)—For selecting a predefined setting optimized for particular
types of scenes or shooting situations.
•
•
•
Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have
time to select a special shooting mode.
Close-up—For taking close-up pictures of subjects between 150 mm and 1 m
(5.9 to 39.97 in) away.
Steady Photo—For minimizing picture blur when the subject is moving or you
cannot hold the camera still long enough in moderate to dim light conditions (see
•
•
Theatre—For capturing images at school programs, concerts, or indoor sporting
events without using flash.
/
Panorama—For grand landscapes or group pictures where you need to
capture a wide shot that one image cannot capture (see “Using Panorama mode”
•
•
•
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—For capturing scenes at the beach.
Snow—For capturing scenes in snow.
Sunset—For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset.
Self-Timer—For capturing images or recording video after a 10-second delay (see
Adaptive Lighting (
only)—Balances the relationship between light and dark areas.
Off (Default), On
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Image Quality (
only)—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater the
number, the higher the resolution. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even
when you turn off the camera.
8MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in).
Normal (8MP) (Default)—For printing images up to 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in).
5MP—For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).
•
•
•
•
•
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.
Burst (
only)—For taking up to three shots quickly in succession (see “Using the
Date & Time Imprint (
only)—Imprints date in lower left corner of image. The setting
remains in effect until it is changed, even when you turn off the camera.
Off (Default)—No date or time imprinted on the image.
Date Only—Date permanently imprinted.
•
•
•
Date & Time—Date and time permanently imprinted.
White Balance—Balances color based on lighting conditions. For more information,
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.
AE Metering—Specifies which region of a scene the camera uses to calculate the
exposure.
Average (Default)—Useful when you want the entire scene to be used when
calculating exposure.
•
•
Spot—Useful in backlit scenes or when the subject is very dark or light
Focus Lock” on page 11) with
Spot.
Camera Setup...—Displays the
Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior
Camera Help...—Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features.
NOTE: Some menu options are not available in certain shooting modes.
Using Panorama mode
The
stitched together to capture a scene too wide to fit into a single picture. To preview your
/
Panorama mode allows you to take a sequence of 2 to 5 pictures that can be
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software” on page 6), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them
to your computer.
1.
While in the
then press
Picture Capture Menu, use
to highlight
Shooting Mode,
.
2.
In the
right) or
return to
Shooting Mode menu, use
Panorama (right to left), press
Picture Capture.
to highlight either
, then press
Panorama (left to
repeatedly until you
3. Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence.
4. Position the camera to take the second picture.
Use the transparent overlay of the first image
superimposed on one third of the Image Display
to align your second picture with the first.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the second
picture.
6. Continue adding up to three more pictures to the
panorama, or press
sequence.
to end the panoramic
sequence is displayed. To delete the panoramic sequence, press , select Entire
Panoramic Sequence, then press
.
Using the Self-Timer setting
The
the Shutter button.
1.
Self-Timer allows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing
While in the
Self-Timer, press
return to Picture Capture or
Picture Capture or
, highlight On, press
Video Record.
Video Record menu, use
to highlight
, then press repeatedly until you
2. Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.
3. Frame the subject in the Image Display.
4. 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. The camera begins
the 10-second countdown, then takes the picture or begins recording the video clip.
5. If you are recording a video clip, press the Shutter button to stop recording.
TIP: If you want to include yourself in the picture, place the camera on a tripod or
stable surface, then press the Shutter button all the way down. The camera locks
focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown, allowing you time to place
yourself in the scene.
The
Self-Timer setting resets to Off after the image is taken.
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Using the Burst setting
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.
While in the
highlight On, press
Capture.
Picture Capture Menu, use
to highlight
Burst, press
Picture
,
, then press
repeatedly until you return to
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.
During burst capture, the Image Display remains off and the flash is set to
Flash Off.
After the burst images have been taken, each image appears one at a time in Instant
The
Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until it resets to the
default Off setting when you turn off the camera.
Adaptive Lighting
This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture,
preserving gentle contrasts while reducing harsh contrasts. When used with a flash,
Adaptive Lighting can brighten areas that a flash wouldn’t reach.
Lighting is useful in situations like these:
Adaptive
•
•
•
•
Outdoor scenes with a mixture of sun and shade
High contrast scenes that contain both light and dark objects
Indoor scenes that use flash photography (to soften or even out the effect of the flash)
Backlit scenes where the subject is too far away for the flash to reach, or is severely
backlit (for example, in front of a window)
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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4 Reviewing images and video
clips
You can review and manipulate images and video clips in
here. For information about enhancing images, see “Using the Design Gallery Menu”
Playback as described
1. Slide
2. Use
Press
to
to scroll through your images and video clips.
to view video clips; press to pause a clip. When paused, use
to resume playing the video.
Playback, the Image Display also indicates additional information about each
.
to scroll
through the individual frames; press
During
image or video clip.
1
2
3
Playback indicator.
Memory card indicator.
4
1 of 30
Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of stored
images and video clips.
5
6
Image position in a panoramic sequence.
7
8
9
Image marked for printing via an online printing service (see “Buying
Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see “Using
1
3
Number of copies to print (see “Transferring and printing images”
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Deleting images
To delete a displayed image during
Playback:
1.
2.
Press
Use
.
to select an option, then press
.
•
•
This Image—Deletes the image or video clip.
All Except Favorites—Deletes all images except those tagged as Favorites.
This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Favorites (see
•
•
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
(same as
Zoom Out on the Zoom lever) to
view thumbnails.
2.
3.
Use
thumbnails.
Press to exit
and
to scroll through the
Thumbnails and view the
highlighted image on the Image Display.
Once in Thumbnails view, you can sort
thumbnails by date:
1.
Press
. Each thumbnail in this view represents a group of images taken on the
same date.
2.
3.
Use
and
to scroll through the thumbnails.
With a dated thumbnail highlighted, press
on that date.
to display thumbnails of images taken
4.
Press
to exit
Thumbnails and view the highlighted image on the Image
Display.
Magnifying images
This feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image.
1.
2.
While in
Playback, press (same as Zoom In on the Zoom lever). The currently
displayed image is magnified 2x.
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 Playback Menu
1.
2.
3.
While in
Use
Playback, press
.
to highlight an option.
Use
to select an image or video clip, press
, and follow any on-camera
instructions.
NOTE: To hear audio associated with video clips, transfer them to your computer
4. To exit the menu, press
repeatedly until you return to
Playback.
Remove Red Eyes—Allows you to remove red eyes in images containing human
Design Gallery...—Allows you to enhance images by editing, cropping, adding borders,
Photosmart Express...—Allows you to mark images for printing, sharing, and ordering
View Slideshow—Allows you to create and view slideshows of your pictures and videos
Preview Panorama—Allows you to preview a panoramic sequence as a single image
Move Images to Card—Moves images from internal memory to memory card. Available
only if there are images in internal memory and a memory card is inserted.
To move images, select this option and follow the on-screen prompts.
Camera Setup...—Displays the
Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior
Camera Help...—Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features.
Removing red eyes
When you select
Remove Red Eyes, the camera processes the current picture to
remove red eyes from the subjects.
Remove Red Eyes is only available for pictures taken with a 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 menu:
Save Changes (Default)—Saves a copy of the original image with the changes and
returns to the Playback Menu.
•
•
View Changes—Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around
the corrected areas.
To exit the
Remove Red Eyes menu without saving changes, press
.
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Tagging images as Favorites
Tagging an image as a Favorite allows you to quickly select the group of images tagged
as Favorites for printing or viewing as a group.
1.
2.
While in
Use
Playback, use
to highlight
to scroll to an image, then press
, then press
.
Favorites, press
again to tag the
displayed image. This Image is checked in the
image as a Favorite, press again.
Favorites menu. To untag the
3. For each additional image you want to tag as a Favorite, use
then repeat Step 2.
to display the image,
Playback.
4. To exit the menu, press
repeatedly until you return to
If you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, tagged images retain
the tag when transferred to your computer (see “Transferring and printing images”
Viewing slideshows
Select View Slideshow to configure and run a slideshow of images and/or video clips
on the camera Image Display.
From the
View Slideshow menu, use
to select a slideshow option.
•
•
•
Images—Plays the specified images: All (default), Favorites, Pictures Only,
Videos Only.
Interval—Sets the amount of time each image is shown: 2 secs, 5 secs (Default),
10 secs, 15 secs, 60 secs.
Loop—Specifies how often the slideshow repeats: Once (Default), 2x, 3x,
Continuous.
Previewing panoramas
When an image from a panoramic sequence is displayed and you select
Panorama, the camera displays a stitched view of the panoramic sequence.
Preview
1.
2.
Scroll to one of the images in a panoramic sequence, then press
While in the Playback Menu, use to select Preview Panorama, then
to view a preview of the panorama.
.
press
Use
to pan left and right on the preview of the stitched panorama.
3.
Press
exit panorama preview.
NOTE: If you are using the HP Photosmart Software, images in a panoramic
sequence are automatically stitched when you transfer them to your computer (see
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5 Using the Design Gallery Menu
You can use the
Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images.
Playback, use to scroll to an image, then press
Design Gallery, then press
1.
2.
3.
While in
Use
.
to highlight
.
Use
to highlight an option, then press
and follow any on-camera instructions.
Rotate—Rotates images in 90-degree increments.
Use
to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments.
to save the image in the new orientation.
Press
Unless otherwise stated,
Design Gallery effects are applied to a copy of the image;
the original image is retained.
Applying artistic effects
before applying artistic effects or adding borders. If you plan to apply artistic effects
or modify colors, do so before adding a border.
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.
While in the
Effects, then press
Use to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image.
Design Gallery Menu, use
to select
Apply Artistic
.
2.
•
•
•
•
Posterize—Creates a high-contrast, flat-toned effect.
Soft Glow—Adds a diffuse, bright ethereal glow.
Slimming—Compresses centered subjects for a slimmer look.
Kaleidoscope—Mirrors the image in four directions.
3.
4.
Press
to select the artistic effect and display the
Apply Artistic Effects menu.
Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the artistic effect.
Press
to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the
to exit without saving and return to the
Design Gallery Menu. Press
Apply
Artistic Effects menu.
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Modifying colors
TIP: If you plan to modify colors, do so before adding a border.
Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. To modify
colors:
1.
2.
Use
Use
to select
Modify Color, then press
.
to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image.
•
•
•
Black & White—Converts color images to black and white.
Sepia—Converts image to a brownish tone to look old-fashioned.
B&W Tints—Applies color tones on a black and white version of an image.
3.
4.
Press
to select the color scheme and display the
Modify Color menu.
Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the color.
Press
the
to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to
Design Gallery Menu. Press to exit without saving and return to the
Modify Color menu.
Adding borders
TIP: If you plan to modify colors or crop your image, do so before adding a border.
Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed
image. To add a border:
1.
2.
Use
Use
to select
Add Borders, then press
.
to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Soft Edge—Applies a soft, vignetted frame to the image.
Inset Border—Image extends beyond the inset frame.
Oval—Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges.
Circle—Adds a circular matte border with beveled edges.
Rectangle—Adds a rectangular matte border with sharp corners.
Rounded Rectangle—Uses a rectangle with soft corners for the matte border.
Square—Adds a square matte border with beveled edges.
3.
4.
Press
to select the border and display the
Add Border menu.
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
to exit without saving and return to the Add
Design Gallery Menu. Press
Borders menu.
Cropping images
Crop allows you to crop the displayed image to the selected orientation, then use
the Zoom lever and to ensure that the image content you want gets saved.
TIP: Make sure you crop images as needed before adding borders.
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1.
2.
Use
Use
to select
Crop, then press
.
to select a crop orientation and preview the effect it has on the image.
•
•
•
Landscape (Default)—Horizontally crops the displayed image to a 3:2 aspect
ratio (one third wider than tall).
Portrait—Vertically crops the displayed image to a 2:3 aspect ratio (one-third
taller than wide).
Help...—Accesses the on-camera help topic for cropping images.
Follow the on-camera instructions to use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in
the cropped image.
When you print, the normal aspect ratios get cropped on the top and bottom
(landscape) or on the sides (portrait). Cropping helps ensure that the content you
want gets printed.
3.
Press
to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the
Design Gallery
Menu. Press
to exit without saving and return to the Crop menu.
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Regularly transferring images to your computer and deleting them from the memory card
will reduce the time it takes to turn on your camera, to review images, and to transfer
images. You can transfer pictures 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.
NOTE: Transferring a large number of high-resolution images from a memory card
to your computer may take up to two hours. Even if your Image Display turns off during
the transfer process or it appears that nothing is happening on the computer, do not
disconnect your camera from your computer until your computer indicates that image
transfer is complete. When transferring a large number of images, be sure your
camera batteries are fully charged or use an optional HP Photosmart dock or memory
card reader.
Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software
use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer.
When you connect your camera to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed:
•
on page 21), the tags are transferred with the images to your computer.
If you have marked images for printing (see “Marking images for printing”
on page 29) and the computer is connected to a printer, the marked images are
automatically printed.
•
•
•
•
computer is connected to the Internet, the selected images are automatically sent to
their destinations.
If you have marked images to buy as prints (see “Buying prints online”
on page 30) and the computer is connected to the Internet, you can follow the
instructions on the computer screen to buy prints of those images you selected.
You can transfer the images on the camera to the computer by following the
instructions on the computer screen. Panoramic sequences (see “Using Panorama
mode” on page 15) are automatically stitched as you transfer them.
TIP: You can also perform these tasks using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see
the documentation that came with your dock).
To transfer images using the HP Photosmart Software:
HP Photosmart Express” on page 29), verify that the computer is connected to a
printer and/or the Internet.
2. Turn off the camera.
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3. Connect the camera and computer using the USB
cable that came with your camera.
4. Turn on the camera. When the Image Display
indicates that the camera is connected to the
computer, follow the instructions on the computer
screen. For more information, see the Help feature
in the HP Photosmart Software.
NOTE: If the camera does not successfully
connect to the computer, see “My camera
After you have transferred the images, you can then use the HP Photosmart Software to
edit, print, or send the images from your computer.
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
•
•
•
Panoramic sequences are not automatically stitched when you transfer the images
to your computer.
Images marked for printing do not automatically print when the camera is connected
to the computer.
Favorites tags do not transfer 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
•
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. Your computer's provided image
transfer software should start. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your
images.
2. When you have finished transferring images, disconnect the camera from the
computer.
If you encounter problems, set the camera’s
USB Configuration to Disk Drive
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 labeled with your camera model number and copy the images manually. For
more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help.
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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.
1. Insert your camera’s memory card into the memory card reader (or into your
computer’s memory card slot, if your computer has one).
2. Your computer's provided image transfer software starts automatically and guides
you through the process of transferring images.
3. After verifying that the images were successfully transferred, return the memory card
to your camera.
If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually, look for
the disk drive for the memory card, then copy the images to your local hard drive. For
more information about how to copy files, refer to your computer's help.
Printing images directly to a printer
You can print images directly from the camera to any PictBridge-certified
printer. For information about printing images from your computer, see
NOTE: You cannot print video clips using the method described in this section. You
can, however, print a frame from a video clip using the HP Photosmart Software. For
more information, see Help in the HP Photosmart Software.
1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no
printer error messages.
2. Turn off the camera, connect the camera
and printer using the USB cable that came
with your camera, then turn on the camera.
3. If the Print marked pictures? screen is
displayed on the camera's Image Display,
do one of the following:
•
If you want to print the pictures you
marked for printing (see “Marking
highlight Yes, press
, then follow the
on-camera instructions to select print options and print the marked pictures.
NOTE: After the printer prints the marked images, the Image Display on the
camera shows an image. You can then select individual images to print by
following the remaining steps in this procedure.
•
If you want to select individual images to print, highlight No, then press
.
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4. When the Image Display on the camera shows an image:
•
If you want to print one or more images, use
print, use
Options menu, highlight Print This Image Now, and press
If you want to print a group of images or modify the printer settings, press
highlight Print Menu..., then press again. Highlight the option you want.
Printer Settings—Specifies paper size, print size and quality, and borderless
printing. Use to select a print option and use to modify the selected
print option. When you are done specifying print options, press
to display an image you want to
to specify the number of copies, then press
. In the Print
.
•
,
•
•
.
Print All—Prints one copy of each image. Press
and follow the on-camera
instructions to begin printing.
•
•
Print Index—Prints all images as thumbnails. Press
to begin printing.
Print Favorites—Prints one copy of each image tagged as a Favorite. Press
to begin printing. This option is available only if you have tagged at least
Cancel Printing—Stops the printing of any images that have not yet printed.
•
Press
, highlight Yes, then press
.
5. After the printer has printed all the images you selected, disconnect the camera from
the printer.
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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With HP Photosmart Express, you can select pictures in your camera to print
images” on page 31) the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer.
You must have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to use some
features in the
Photosmart Express Menu. For information about installing this
NOTE: Available online services vary by country or region.
Using the Photosmart Express Menu
To display the
Photosmart Express Menu:
1.
2.
3.
Slide
Use
Use
to
and press
.
to highlight
Photosmart Express..., then press
.
to highlight a menu option, then press
.
Share—Allows you to add custom online destinations and share images to one or more
Buy Prints Online—Specifies images you want printed by an online printing service.
NOTE: The features in the
Photosmart Express Menu are available only for
pictures. They are not available for video clips.
Marking images for printing
Marked images are automatically printed when you connect the camera to a PictBridge-
certified printer or a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed. You can mark
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1.
While in the
press
Photosmart Express Menu, use
to highlight
Print, then
.
2. In the
Print menu, highlight an option, then
press
.
•
This Image—Marks the image currently
displayed. You can scroll to a different image
using
All Favorites...—Displays the Print All
Favorites entry. Press . This option is
.
•
available only if you have tagged more than
•
All Images...—Displays the Print All Images entry. Press
. This option is
available only if you have more than one image in the camera.
3. If you want to print more than one copy,
highlight Change Number of Copies, then press
. In the
number of copies, use
of copies to print, then press
4. From the main Print menu, you can mark
additional images for printing, using to display
Print menu for changing the
to specify the number
.
an image, then repeating Steps 2 and 3.
5. When you are done marking images for printing,
press
repeatedly until you return to
Playback.
printer” on page 27. To print them from a computer connected to a printer, see
Buying prints online
You can mark images you want to order as prints. The next time you connect the camera
to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed, you can order prints of the
marked images online.
1.
While in the
Online, then press
In the Buy Prints Online menu, highlight an option, then press
Photosmart Express Menu, use
to highlight
Buy Prints
.
2.
.
•
This Image—Marks the image currently displayed. You can scroll to a different
image using
All Favorites...—Displays the Buy Prints of All Favorites entry. Press
.
•
, then
press . This option is available only if you have tagged more than one image
•
All Images...—Displays the Buy Prints of All Images entry. Press
, then
press . This option is available only if you have more than one image in the
camera.
3. To mark additional images, use
to display an image, then repeat Step 2.
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4. When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints, press
repeatedly until you return to Playback.
Sharing images
You can customize the Share menu to include e-mail addresses, group distribution
lists, or other online services. You can then select images to send to these destinations.
Setting up online destinations in the camera
You can specify up to 34 custom destinations (such as individual e-mail addresses or
group distribution lists) in the
1. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet.
2.
to highlight Share, then
Photosmart Express Menu.
While in the
Photosmart Express Menu, use
press
press
. If you have already created destinations, highlight Share Menu Setup and
again.
3. Connect the camera to your computer. Follow the
on-screen instructions to set up destinations in
your camera.
4. Turn off the camera and disconnect the camera
from the computer. Turn on the camera, access
the
Photosmart Express Menu, then highlight
Share and press
to verify that the new
destinations are now in the camera.
Sending images to online destinations
After you have set up online destinations in the camera, you can mark images to be sent
to these custom destinations the next time you connect your camera to your computer.
1.
While in the
press
2. In the Share menu, highlight an option, then
press
Photosmart Express Menu, use
to highlight Share, then
.
.
•
Custom Destinations—Selects the
destination to send the image displayed in the
background. There may be multiple
destinations depending on the number of
them you created (see “Setting up online
can scroll to a different image using
All Favorites...—Displays a list of destinations. Highlight each destination to
which you want to send all Favorites, pressing to select each destination.
.
•
After selecting destinations, press . This option is available only if you have
Sharing images
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•
All Images...—Displays a list of destinations. Highlight each destination to which
you want to send all images, pressing
to select each destination. After
selecting destinations, press . This option is available only if you have more
than one image in the camera.
3. To select additional images to share, use
to display an image, then repeat Step 2.
4. When you are done marking images to share, press
Playback.
repeatedly until you return to
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The Camera Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior.
The Camera Setup Menu is available from the
Picture Capture,
Video Record, or Playback menu, use
to display the menu option’s sub-
Video
Record, and
Playback menus.
1. While in the
Picture Capture,
to highlight Camera Setup..., then press
.
2.
Use
to highlight a menu option, then press
menu.
3.
4.
Use
to highlight a setting, then press
.
To exit the Camera Setup Menu, press repeatedly until you return to
Capture, Video Record, or Playback.
Picture
Settings you specify remain until you change them.
Display Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display.
Automatic (Default)—For automatic adjustment of Image Display brightness based
on lighting conditions.
•
Low—For extending battery life.
•
•
•
Medium—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.
Display Timeout—Specifies the time after which the Image Display turns off if you do
not press a button.
Never, 15, 30, 45 (Default), 60 seconds.
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).
•
(Language)—Sets the language. See “Choose the language”
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9 Troubleshooting
Use this section to find information on:
•
•
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 for at least 5 seconds.
3. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory Card door.
4. Turn on the camera. On successful reset, you may be prompted to set the date and
5. Verify that the camera works without an optional memory card, turn off the camera,
then reinstall the card.
When the camera is reset, 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.
NOTE: Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware. To optimize your
digital photography experience, periodically check the Hewlett-Packard Technical
software, and drivers.
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
The camera does not turn on.
•
Install new or recharged batteries, ensuring that the batteries are inserted correctly
they are rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.
•
•
remove the memory card and turn on the camera; if the camera turns on, turn off the
camera, install the memory card, turn on the camera, and format the memory card
turn on after you reinstalled the memory card, format the memory card using a
memory card reader, or replace the memory card.
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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.
The NiMH batteries will not charge.
•
•
Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile.
If charging the batteries in an optional battery charger or by docking the camera in
an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries.
It takes the camera a long time to turn on.
•
Your camera may be slower to turn on if you have a high capacity (4GB or larger)
memory card inserted.
•
Having a large number of files (over 300) stored on a memory card affects the time
it takes for the camera to turn on. Transfer stored files to your computer, then format
the memory card.
•
Power-on time in
Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images
on your memory card. Transfer the images to your computer (see “Transferring and
printing images” on page 25) and review them there.
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.
The memory card may be defective. Remove the memory card and test the camera;
if the camera works, 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 6). 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.
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My image is blurry.
•
•
•
Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions.
Use
•
Set the flash to
Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to
Action.
My image is too bright.
•
•
Move back from the subject and use zoom.
My image is too dark.
•
Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, use the flash (see “Setting the flash”
on page 13), or add indirect lighting.
•
If the subject you are trying to capture is outside the flash range, turn off the flash.
This causes a longer exposure time, so use a tripod or hold the camera steady. For
information about flash working distance for this camera, go to www.hp.com/
support, select your language and region, enter your camera model number in the
Search: Product field, click Product Information, then click Specifications.
•
•
Use the
Spot setting for
My image is grainy.
•
natural lighting conditions to improve.
•
•
Using
Steady Photo shooting mode can increase graininess.
You may have zoomed in too far using digital zoom (see “Digital zoom”
•
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. If so,
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I have two memory cards that are the same size, but one stores many more pictures
than the other.
•
Your memory card may contain files that are not images or videos recognized by the
camera. Save any data on the memory card that you want to keep, then format the
If your memory cards are 4GB or larger, the card that stores fewer images may have
been improperly formatted by a device that does not support 4GB or larger cards. A
new type of High Capacity Secure Digital (marked SDHC) memory card is now
available that prevents improper formatting and use by devices not supporting 4GB
or larger cards. Try formatting the card in this camera, which supports SDHC cards.
Your memory card may be defective. If you have formatted your memory card in the
camera and it does not show the expected capacity, consider replacing the memory
card.
•
•
My camera indicates I can store 2000 images regardless of the Image Quality
setting.
When you turn on your camera with a memory card installed, the camera indicates the
number of pictures and video images you can store on the memory card at the current
Image Quality setting. This camera supports storing a maximum of 2000 images on
a memory card.
It takes a long time to “Delete All” images from my memory card.
Having a large number of images stored on a memory card increases the time the camera
takes to delete them. Instead of deleting them, format the memory card (see “Install and
The Power light is on but the Image Display is off, or the camera seems stuck and
won't operate.
•
Slide
to a different position or press any camera button to reactivate the
Image Display.
•
The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images.
•
Power-on time in
Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images
on your memory card. Transfer the images to your computer (see “Transferring and
printing images” on page 25) and review them there.
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.
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Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back.
•
Remove the memory card and see if the video is stored in internal memory. If so,
•
If the video is stored on a memory card, transfer the video to your computer (see
The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.
This is normal. However, if anything seems out of the ordinary, turn off the camera and
allow the camera to cool. Then examine the camera and the batteries for signs of possible
damage.
For best image quality, turn off the camera when not using. Always store the camera in
a cool place.
My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer.
•
Your memory card may have a large number of images stored on it. The more images
you have on your card, the longer it takes to establish a connection to the computer
(up to 5 minutes). If you have a large number of images on the memory card, be sure
to allow this additional time to establish the connection.
•
Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer, either
directly or via an optional dock.
•
•
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
•
I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer.
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•
I get an error message when transferring images to my computer.
A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera. Close the
HP Photosmart Software, remove the camera from the optional dock or disconnect the
camera from the USB cable and reset the camera (see “Resetting the camera”
The HP Photosmart Software does not start automatically when I connect to my
Macintosh.
Configure your camera preferences so the HP Photosmart software starts automatically
when you connect your camera to your Macintosh. Open the HP Photosmart Camera
settings in System Preferences to make changes, or to view the camera software help.
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The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer images
from my camera.
Having a large number of files stored on an optional memory card affects the amount of
time it takes for the HP Photosmart Software to start transferring images. Transfer all
images stored on the memory card, then format the card (see “Install and format an
My camera shuts down unexpectedly.
•
A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera. Remove the
the battery and turn on the camera.
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•
Recharge the battery.
Replace the battery.
I am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software.
•
Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as stated on the
camera packaging.
•
Camera error messages
Should you receive one of the following error messages when using your camera, you
specific code.
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•
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Lens Error (general)—M730–021
Lens Error (zoom cannot retract)—M730–022
Lens Error (lens cannot extend)—M730–033
Lens Error (zoom in failed)—M730–041
Lens Error (zoom out failed)—M730–081
Unsupported card—M730–200
Unable to format card—M730–202
Error saving image—M730–100
Error saving video—M730–102
Batteries Low (followed by data on battery types and performance)—AA–400
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10 Product support
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, purchase
HP supplies and accessories
Under Learn about:, click Digital Photography
Customers with disabilities
www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility (English only)
Hewlett-Packard Technical
Support; firmware, software,
and driver updates; support
information
Windows Vista support
www.hp.com/go/windowsvista (English only)
Getting assistance
To get the best from your HP product, consult the following standard HP support offerings:
1. Consult the product documentation.
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•
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Review the electronic Help section within the software.
Refer to the camera's Help screens.
contact the store where you purchased this camera. The Hewlett-Packard Technical
Support website is available to all HP customers. The Hewlett-Packard Technical
Support website is the fastest source of up-to-date product information and expert
assistance, including:
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•
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Fast e-mail access to qualified online support specialists.
Firmware, 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/region, 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
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
6. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support
conditions on your contract.
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A Managing batteries
Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH). Photo Lithium and NiMH batteries provide longer battery life than Alkaline batteries.
Top points about batteries
•
The batteries shipped with your camera are AA Alkaline. These batteries have a short life and
are intended to let you begin using your camera immediately. When the camera warns that the
with Photo Lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries for longer battery life.
Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time.
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•
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.
•
batteries are inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the camera will not
operate.
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If you do not intend to use your camera for more than one month, remove the batteries from the
camera.
The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. To improve battery
performance, store the camera and batteries in a warm inside pocket when in a cold
environment. To prevent short-circuiting the batteries, never carry small metal items such as
keys or coins in the same pocket with your batteries.
Extending battery life
To conserve battery power, the Image Display automatically dims and brightens based on lighting
conditions and turns off after 45 seconds by default. Pressing any button wakes up the camera. After
five minutes of inactivity, the camera turns off.
To further extend battery life:
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Set
•
Change the
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•
•
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Set your camera to
Use optical zoom sparingly.
Use video recording sparingly.
Use Image Display sparingly.
If you are turning on the camera only to view images, slide
to
, then turn on the
camera to start in
Playback without extending the lens.
•
When transferring or printing images, place your camera in an optional HP Photosmart dock
connected to AC power.
Safety precautions for using batteries
•
•
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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.
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Appendix A
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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.
•
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Power indicators
When the batteries are low or the camera is in a dock connected to AC power, one of the following
icons appears in the Image Display. If no battery icon appears in the Image Display, 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.
Camera is operating on AC power.
Blinking
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.
Battery performance
This graph shows the relative number of photos you can take using Photo Lithium, NiMH, and
Alkaline batteries. Actual performance may vary based on usage, battery type, and battery
manufacturer. Many additional factors affect the number of photos you can take (see “Top points
code AA-400.
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The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform
in different types of use scenarios:
Type of Use
Alkaline
Photo
NiMH
Lithium
Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month Poor
Fair
Good
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 Image Display
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
You can recharge optional NiMH batteries with an optional HP quick recharger or with an optional
HP Photosmart dock. For information about recharging NiMH batteries, as well as safety precautions
when recharging, see the documentation that came with your HP quick recharger or HP Photosmart
dock.
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B Specifications
Resolution
Pictures:
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7.7MP (3200 by 2400) effective pixel count
8MP (3264 by 2448) total pixel count
Video clips (QVGA):
320 by 240 total pixel count, 24 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:
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Wide—6.2 mm
Telephoto—18.6 mm
35 mm equivalent—37.5 mm to 112.5 mm
F-Number:
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Wide—f/2.8 to f/5.6
Telephoto—f/5.2 to f/10.4
Viewfinder
Zoom
None
3x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom
Focus
Normal:
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Wide—400 mm (15.75 in) to infinity
Telephoto—400 mm (15.75 in) to infinity
Close-up:
Wide—150 mm to 1 m (5.9 in to 39.37 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)
support, select your language and region, enter your camera model
number in the Search: Product field, click Product Information, then
click Specifications.
Image Display
6.35 cm (2.5 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight, 153,600 pixels (640
by 240) total pixel count
Storage
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32MB internal flash memory.
Slot for memory card.
This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity
Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to 8GB.
This camera supports storing a maximum of 2000 images on a
memory card.
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•
The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory
depends on the
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Compression format
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JPEG (EXIF) for pictures
Motion JPEG for video clips
Interfaces
Standards
USB mini-B
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USB—PTP and MSDC
JPEG
Motion JPEG
DPOF
EXIF
DCF
DPS
External body
dimensions
Measurements with camera off and lens retracted (width, depth, height):
96 mm (W) by 24 mm (D) by 62 mm (H) (3.77 in by .94 in by 2.44 in)
Weight
Power
225 grams (7.93 ounces) without battery
Power source: two AA batteries (Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable
NiMH)
Temperature range
Operational:
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° 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 32MB 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, or length
of each video clip and associated audio clip.
Image quality
To locate the approximate number and average size of pictures that can be stored in internal memory
language and region, enter your camera model number in the Search: Product field, click Product
Information, then click Specifications.
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Index
Display Brightness 33
Display Timeout 33
A
L
Action mode 14
adding borders 23
AE Metering 15
apply artistic effects 22
arrow buttons 3
artistic effects 22
assistance 40
Landscape mode 14
E
e-mail images 31
M
Magnify control 3
magnifying images 19
memory
F
card door 4
Favorites 21
flash
Auto mode 14
Menu/OK button 3
menus
B
red-eye reduction 13
setting 13
Flash button 3
focal length 44
focus
brackets 9
focus lock 11
optimizing 10
format memory card 6
batteries
Camera Setup 33
Design Gallery 22
Photosmart Express 29
Picture Capture 14
Playback 20
conserving 41
install 4
performance 42
top points about use 41
battery door 4
Beach mode 14
borders 23
Video Record 14
microphone 4
modifying colors 23
G
C
camera
N
getting assistance 40
Night Portrait mode 14
number of
dimensions 45
specifications 44
turn on/off 4
H
pictures remaining 8
still images 45
HP Photosmart Express 29
HP Photosmart Software 6
O
I
Camera Setup Menu 33
Close-up mode 14
Image Display 3
Image Quality 15, 45
images
ON/OFF button 3
online
destinations 31
print buying 30
optical zoom 12
Date & Time Imprint 15
magnifying 19
number remaining 8
Panorama mode 15
sending 31
compression format 45
P
D
Photosmart Express Menu
buying prints online 30
marking images for
printing 29
Date & Time Imprint 15
Delete button 3
digital zoom 12
dimensions 45
direct print 27
transfer to computer 25
install memory card 6
install software 6
interfaces 45
sharing images 31
internal memory 8, 45
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Playback 18
Playback Menu 20
Portrait mode 14
power
Thumbnails control 3
Time & Date 5, 33
troubleshooting 34
turn on/off power 4
indicators 42
light 3
U
ON/OFF button 3
preview Panorama 21
print images 27, 29
prints, buy online 30
problems and solutions 34
USB configuration 26, 33
V
video clips 9
Video Record Menu 14
View Slideshow 21
viewing thumbnails 19
Vista support 40
R
record video clips 9
red-eye removal 20
Region 5
W
weight 45
Windows Vista support 40
remaining pictures count 8
removing red eyes 20
reviewing images 18
S
Z
safety precautions for
batteries 41
Zoom lever 3
selecting images for
destinations 31
selecting images for printing 29
Self-Timer
light 4
sending individual images 31
setting up destinations 31
share pictures 29
shutter speed 44
slideshow 21
Snow mode 14
software install 6
solving problems 34
sounds of camera 33
space remaining in memory 8
specifications 44
Steady Photo mode 14
storage 44
support process 40
T
Theatre mode 14
Thumbnails 19
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Regulatory / Geltende Richtlinien / Informations règlementaires
Geräuschemission
LpA < 70 dB
Am Arbeitsplatz
Normaler Betrieb
nach DIN 45635 T. 19
FCC statement
The United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
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•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For further information, contact:
Manager of Corporate Product Regulations
Hewlett-Packard Company
3000 Hanover Street
Palo Alto, Ca 94304
(650) 857-1501
HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera Declaration of Conformity (European Economic Area)
According to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1
Supplier's name:
Hewlett-Packard Company
Digital Photography and Entertainment Division
declares that the product:
Product name:
HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera (may contain suffixes)
L2478A, L2479A, L2480A, L2481A, L2482A, L2483A
Product number(s):
Regulatory model:
Product options:
FCLSD-0701
HP Photosmart 2200 Camera Charging Dock (product number Q6262A, Regulatory Model SDCAB-0703) .
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety
IEC/EN 60950-1:2001
IEC/EN 60825-1:1994+A1:2002+A2:2001 Class 1 LED
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003, Class B
IEC/EN 61000-3-2:2000
IEC/EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
Supplementary information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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