HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera User Guide 6.
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Contents 1 2 3 Getting started.......................................................................................................5 Camera top, side, and back ...................................................................................5 Camera front and bottom.........................................................................................6 Before taking pictures..............................................................................................6 Install the battery...........
Reviewing images and video clips....................................................................24 Using Playback......................................................................................................24 Deleting images..............................................................................................25 Viewing thumbnails........................................................................................25 Magnifying images.................................................
1 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with the camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. Camera top, side, and back 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 14 13 10 12 11 1 Mode button—Accesses the Shooting Mode menu while in Capture (see Using the shooting modes on page 16). 2 Flash button—Accesses the flash settings while in (see Setting the flash on page 16).
Chapter 1 (continued) 13 14 Back button—Returns you to the previous menu or view. Image Display. Camera front and bottom 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 1 Microphone. 2 Flash. 3 Self-Timer/Focus Assist light—See Using the Self-Timer settings on page 21. 4 Lens. 5 Lens cover/Power switch—Turns the camera on and off and protects the lens while the camera is off. 6 Dock connector. 7 Tripod mount. 8 Battery/Memory Card door.
Install the battery 1. 2. 3. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding the door latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory Card door. Insert the battery in the larger slot, pushing the battery in until the latch catches. Close the Battery/Memory Card door. To remove the battery, press the battery latch as shown until the battery springs free. Note Fully charge the battery before using it the first time (see Charge the battery on page 7). Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
Chapter 1 Choose the language Use press to choose the language you want, then . To change the language later, use the Camera Setup Menu (see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 39). 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 dock (see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 39). Use .
Install and format an optional memory card This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 32MB to 4GB. 1. 2. 3. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory Card door. Insert the optional memory card in the smaller slot as shown. Make sure the memory card snaps into place. Close the Battery/Memory Card door and turn on the camera. Always format new memory cards before first use.
Chapter 1 About the HP Photosmart Software The CD that came with your camera contains HP Photosmart Software for computers running Windows XP or x64 with at least 128MB of RAM. 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 pictures and video clips.
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures when you are in Picture Capture and you can record video when you are in Video Record. Slide to to take pictures or to to record video clips. The Image Display resembles the following: 1 2 12 0:15 ● ● Picture Capture indicator. Video Record indicator. ● ● When taking pictures, pictures remaining count. When recording video clips, time remaining (in minutes and seconds). 3 Memory card indicator.
Chapter 2 Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is set to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Video Record. Slide to . Frame the subject in the Image Display. 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 and exposure on page 12). Press the Shutter button all the way down and release to begin recording video. To stop recording video, press and release the Shutter button again.
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 shooting modes on page 16) other than Close-up and cannot focus, it will still take the picture. Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again.
Chapter 2 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 Auto Flash or Flash On (see Setting the flash on page 16). Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.
For MP values and their recommended print sizes, see Image Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 18. 1. 2. 3. While in Picture Capture, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level, then release the lever. Press and hold until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you . zoom in too far, press To return to optical zoom, press . Note Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode nor when recording video clips.
3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Your camera's 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.
To select a shooting mode, press Mode while in Picture Capture, use to highlight . To exit without changing the shooting mode, press a shooting mode, then press . Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode. Close-up—Use when taking close-up pictures of subjects between 100 mm and 1 m (4.7 to 39.4 in) away.
Chapter 3 on page 9), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. While in Picture Capture, press Mode, use to select either Panorama Panorama (right to left), then press . (left to right) or Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence. Position the camera to take the second picture.
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. Video Quality ( only)—Sets resolution and compression for video clips. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even when you turn off the camera. ● ● ● Best (Default)—For outdoor action video clips or printing individual video frames up to 10.2 by 15.2 cm (4 by 6 in).
Chapter 3 (continued) 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. Exposure Compensation—Overrides the camera’s automatic exposure setting. For more information, see Exposure Compensation on page 22.
(continued) Camera Setup...—Displays the Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior (see Using the Camera Setup Menu on page 39). Camera Help...—Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features. Note Some options are not available in certain shooting modes or in combination with other Picture Capture or Video Record menu options. Using the Self-Timer settings The Self-Timer allows you to take one or two pictures or one video clip after a 10-second delay. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Chapter 3 on page 12). You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review. To delete individual images, see Deleting images on page 25. 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.
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.
4 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here. For information about enhancing images, see Using the Playback Menu on page 26 and Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 28. Using Playback 1. 2. 3. Slide to . Use to scroll through your images and video clips. Press to play video clips; press to pause a clip. When paused, use to resume playing the video.
(continued) 8 9 1 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see Sharing images on page 37). 3 Number of copies to print (see Marking images for printing on page 36). Deleting images To delete a displayed image during 1. 2. Playback: 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.
Chapter 4 Using the Playback Menu 1. 2. 3. 4. While in Playback, press . Use to highlight an option. Use to select an image or video clip, press instructions. Press repeatedly to return to Playback. , and follow the on-camera Design Gallery...—See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 28. Photosmart Express...—See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 36.
Defining tags The HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera includes a feature that allows you to define custom tags on your computer, then transfer the tags to your camera. To define tags: 1. 2. 3. In the Tag sub-menu, select Tag Menu Setup.... Connect your camera to your computer (see Connecting to the computer on page 33). The Tag Setup Software launches automatically.
5 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 1. 2. 3. 4. While in Playback, use to scroll to an image, then press . Use to highlight Design Gallery, then press . Use to highlight an option, then press and follow the on-camera instructions. Press repeatedly to return to Playback. Remove Red Eyes—See Removing red eyes on page 28. Rotate—Rotates the displayed image. Use to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments.
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. 3. 4. While in the Design Gallery Menu, use to select Apply Artistic Effects, . then press Use to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image. – Ink Dots—Uses dots to simulate the art technique of pointillism. – Cartoon—Simulates a highly-graphical comic book image. – Watercolor—Simulates a watercolor painting.
Chapter 5 – 3. 4. Touch Up—Allows you to touch up superficial blemishes in an image. • A yellow selection box displays in the center of the image. • Use to position the selection box over the blemish to be corrected. • Press to correct the selected blemish. • Repeat these steps, if necessary, to correct additional blemishes. • Once all corrections are made, press again to save the changes, create a new file, and return to the Design Gallery Menu.
Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed image. To add a border: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use to select Add Borders, then press . Use 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. – Torn Edge—Creates random tears for an uneven border effect. – Burned Edge—Creates a border with darkened areas that appear burned.
6 Transferring and printing images 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.
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 36). 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.
Chapter 6 1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. Note If you are printing a stitched panorama (see Using Panorama mode on page 17), verify that your PictBridge-certified printer can print panoramas and that you have loaded panorama paper. 2. 3. Turn off the camera, connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera.
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.
7 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express, you can select pictures in your camera to print automatically (see Marking images for printing on page 36), to buy prints online (see Buying prints online on page 37), or to send to custom destinations (see Sharing images on page 37) 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.
3. 4. 5. 6. use , then press . This option is available only if you have tagged at least one image (see Tagging images on page 26). – All Images...—Displays the Print All Images sub-menu. Press . This option is available only if you have more than one image in the camera. If you selected This Image or All Images... and want to print more than one copy, highlight Change Number of Copies, then press . In the Print sub-menu for changing the number of copies, to specify the number of copies to print, use .
Chapter 7 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 Photosmart Express Menu. 1. 2. 3. 4. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet. While in the Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Share, then press . If you have already created destinations, highlight Share Menu Setup and again. press Connect the camera to your computer.
8 Using the Camera Setup Menu 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, and Playback menus. 1. 2. 3. 4. While in the Picture Capture, Video Record, or Playback menu, use to . highlight Camera Setup..., then press Use to highlight a menu option, then press to display the menu option’s sub-menu. Use to highlight a setting, then press .
Chapter 8 (continued) 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 on page 8.
9 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: ● ● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 41). Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 41). Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn off the camera. Remove the memory card and battery.
Chapter 9 The battery gauge goes up and down frequently. See Power indicators on page 49. I have to recharge the Lithium Ion battery frequently. ● See Extending battery life on page 48. ● A battery that is new or has not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity. ● If you have not used the battery for two months or longer, recharge it. The Lithium Ion battery will not charge. ● Try charging it again after it has drained awhile. ● Use only the power adapter that came with your camera.
My image is blurry. ● Use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13). ● Use Steady Photo shooting mode (see Steady Photo under Using the shooting modes on page 16). ● 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. My image is too bright. ● Turn the flash off (see Setting the flash on page 16). ● Move back from the subject and use zoom.
Chapter 9 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 memory card (see Install and format an optional memory card on page 9). ● 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.
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 (see Resetting the camera on page 41). ● If the problem persists, contact Hewlett-Packard Technical Support (see Product support on page 46). I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer.
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 To optimize your digital photography experience, periodically check the websites listed below for updates to your camera's software, drivers, and firmware. Camera tips, product registration, newsletter subscriptions, driver and software updates, purchase HP supplies and accessories www.hp.
5. 6. 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. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your contract.
A Managing batteries Your camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery (L1812A/L1812B). Top points about batteries Always insert the battery in the camera correctly (see Install the battery on page 7). If the battery is inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate. ● ● ● ● ● ● New rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are shipped partially charged. Fully charge them before first use.
● ● Immediately discontinue use of the 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 the battery leaks 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.
Appendix A The following table shows the average recharge time for a fully discharged battery, based on recharge location. Charge location Average charge time Signals In camera connected to AC power via the power adapter 2–3 hours Charging: Camera's battery charging light blinks and the animated battery icon is displayed.
● ● Unplug the power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger. After extensive use, the Lithium Ion battery may begin to swell. If it becomes difficult to insert the battery into or remove the battery from the camera, dock, or quick recharger, discontinue use of the battery and replace it with a new one. Please recycle the old battery.
B Specifications Resolution Pictures: ● ● 7.24MP (3112 by 2328) effective pixel count 7.4MP (3164 by 2342) total pixel count Video clips: ● VGA ● – 640 by 480 total pixel count – Best—24 frames/sec – Better—12 frames/sec QVGA – – 320 by 240 total pixel count Good—24 frames/sec Sensor Diagonal 7.208 mm (1/2.5 in, 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.
(continued) Image Display 7.57 cm (2.98 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight; 230,400 pixels (960 by 240) total pixel count Storage ● ● ● ● 32MB internal flash memory, not all of which is available for storing images and video clips (see Memory capacity on page 53). Slot for memory card. This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 32MB to 4GB.
Appendix B Image quality The following table lists the approximate number and average size of pictures that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 18). 7MP Best 4 images (3.5MB each) Normal (7MP) ) (Default) 5 images (2.5MB each) 5MP 8 images (1.
Index A Action mode 17 Adaptive Lighting 19, 22 adding borders 30 AE Metering 20 apply artistic effects 28 arrow buttons 5 artistic effects 28 assistance 46 Auto mode 17 B Back button 6 battery charge 7 conserving 48 door 6 install 7 shots per 49 top points about use 48 Beach mode 17 blinking lights on camera 5 borders 30 Burst setting 19, 21 C camera dimensions 53 parts 5, 6 reset 41 specifications 52 turn on/off 7 weight 53 Camera Setup Menu 39 Camera Sounds 39 Close-up mode 17 color depth 52 colors 30 co
pictures remaining 11 O on/off 7 online destinations 37, 38 print buying 37 optical zoom 14 P Panorama mode 17, 27 parts of camera 5, 6 Photosmart Express Menu buying prints online 37 marking images for printing 36 sharing images 37 Picture Capture Menu 18 pictures 11, 21 Playback 24 Playback Menu 26 Portrait mode 17 power indicators 49 light 5 usage 53 preview Panorama 27 print images 33, 36 prints, buy online 37 problems and solutions 41 product support 46 R record video clips 12 red-eye removal 16, 28
