HP Photosmart R725/R727 Digital Camera User Guide � �� � �� �� � �� � � � � �� � � � �
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Contents 1 2 3 Getting started.......................................................................................................5 Camera top and back .............................................................................................5 Camera front, side, and bottom...............................................................................6 Camera dock insert.................................................................................................6 Before taking pictures.........
Using the Playback Menu......................................................................................25 Viewing image information.............................................................................26 Viewing slideshows........................................................................................27 Stitching panoramas.......................................................................................27 Recording audio..............................................................
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 and back 8 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 7 11 12 13 1 14 17 1 2 16 15 Speaker. Flash button—See Setting the flash on page 15. 3 Focus button—See Using the focus range settings on page 14. 4 Photosmart Express button—See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 36.
Chapter 1 (continued) 15 16 17 Battery Charging light. Delete button—Accesses the Delete function while in Playback. Image Display. Camera front, side, and bottom 1 2 3 4 6 9 8 5 7 1 Microphone. 2 Flash. 3 Self-Timer/Focus Assist light—See Using the Self-Timer settings on page 21. 4 Lens. 5 Tripod mount. 6 Dock connector. 7 Battery/Memory card door. 8 USB connector. 9 Power adapter connector. Camera dock insert If you purchase a dock, it will come with multiple clear inserts.
Install the battery 1. 2. 3. Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the 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. Note Turn the camera off before removing the battery. Fully charge the battery before using it the first time (see Charge the battery on page 7).
Chapter 1 Set the region Along with the Language setting, the Region setting determines the default date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television when connected through an optional HP Photosmart Premium camera dock or wireless dock base (see Using the Setup Menu on page 39). Use . to choose the region you want, then press Set the date and time 1. 2. 3. Use to adjust the highlighted value.
Windows If your Windows computer does not meet the system requirements as stated on your camera packaging, HP Photosmart Essential is installed (see About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9). 1. 2. 3. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 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.
Chapter 1 (continued) For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 33 For information on printing images See Printing images from the camera on page 34 Tip To switch between Live View and Playback, press 10 .
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display. To activate until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Live View, press Display. The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting mode indicator. 2 Memory card indicator. 3 Battery level indicator (see Power indicators on page 49). 4 5 12 Pictures remaining count. Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12).
Chapter 2 Recording video clips 1. 2. 3. 4. Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in Live View. Frame the subject. Press and release the Video button. To stop recording video, press and release the Video button again. Instant Review After you have taken a still image or recorded a video clip, the camera displays it in Instant Review. If you want to delete the image or video clip, press , select This .
When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera focuses from the closest distance, then examines other focus regions, displaying those in focus as green brackets. The sample image shows focus in regions one, two, and five. If the camera keeps focusing on something other than your subject, set Auto Focus Area to Spot (see Auto Focus Area under Using the Capture Menu on page 18), then use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13).
Chapter 2 3. 4. Hold the Shutter button halfway down and reframe. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. Optimizing exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure. If the camera 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.
The focus range setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or you turn off the camera. Using zoom Your camera has both optical and digital zoom. Optical zoom physically adjusts the lens to make the subject of your picture appear closer. After you have zoomed the lens out fully using optical zoom, the camera employs digital zoom. Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts.
Chapter 2 Auto Flash (Default)—The camera uses the flash, if necessary. If you want the camera to remove red eyes if they exist in images, turn on Red-Eye Removal (see Red-Eye Removal under Using the Capture Menu on page 18). For information about red eye, see Red eye on page 16. 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.
(continued) or Panorama—For grand landscapes or group pictures where you need to capture a wide shot that one image cannot capture (see Using Panorama mode on page 17). 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. Night Scenery—For capturing night scenes.
Chapter 2 is displayed, you can stitch the sequence by pressing , then pressing when the stitched panorama appears. You can also delete the panoramic sequence by pressing , selecting Entire Panoramic Sequence, then pressing . Note To add audio to images taken in Panorama mode, see Recording audio on page 27. Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and video clips you capture. 1. 2. 3. 4.
(continued) Bracketing—Creates a set of three images, each set to a different value. ● ● ● ● Off (Default)—Processes the image as normal. Adaptive Lighting—Images created with Adaptive Lighting set to Off, Low, and High. Exposure—Images created at value set for Exposure Compensation and under- and over-exposed by the value you select using . Color—Images created in full color, black & white, and sepia. During Instant Review (see Instant Review on page 12), you can delete the entire bracketing sequence.
Chapter 2 (continued) Auto Focus Area—Selects between a wide, multi-zone focus region and a spot focus region. For more information, see Focusing on the subject on page 12. ● ● Multi (Default)—Use this setting for general-purpose picture taking or to focus on a subject not in the center of the scene. The camera searches for focus in each of five zones. Spot—Use this setting when the camera keeps focusing on something other than your subject. The camera focuses on a small area in the center of the scene.
Note Some Capture Menu options are not available in certain shooting modes or in combination with other Capture Menu options. In addition, some do not apply when recording video clips. Using the Self-Timer settings The Self-Timer allows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing the Shutter or Video button. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. While in Live View, press to display the Capture Menu, use to highlight Self-Timer , press , use to select On (for one shot) or On - 2 Shots, , then press .
Chapter 2 To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting, see Recording audio on page 27. 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. Exposure Compensation You can use Exposure Compensation to override the camera's automatic exposure setting.
Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of grain (or noise), but result in slower shutter speeds. If taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at ISO 100, use a tripod. Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds, and can be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash, or when taking pictures of fast moving objects. Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can be of lower quality.
3 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 25 and Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 29. Using Playback 1. 2. Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. Use to scroll through your images and video clips (video clips play automatically).
Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback: 1. 2. Press . Use to select an option, then press . – Cancel—Returns to Playback without deleting the displayed image. – This Image—Deletes the image or video clip. – Entire Panoramic Sequence—If the current image is part of a panoramic sequence, deletes all images in the panoramic sequence. – All Images (in Memory/on Card)—Deletes all stored images and video clips.
Chapter 3 3. 4. Use to select an image or video clip, press instructions. Press to exit the Playback Menu. , and follow the on-screen Image Advice—Analyzes image for focus, exposure, and so forth. Image Info—See Viewing image information on page 26. View Slideshow—See Viewing slideshows on page 27. Stitch Panorama—See Stitching panoramas on page 27. Record Audio—See Recording audio on page 27. Move Images to Card—Moves images from internal memory to memory card.
(continued) 8 Image Quality setting at which the image was captured. 9 The information in the two rows in the bottom, right corner of the image is the same provided in Playback. Viewing slideshows Select View Slideshow to configure and run a slideshow of images and/or video clips on the camera Image Display or on a TV (if the camera is docked in an optional HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base and connected to a TV).
Chapter 3 If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it, the Record Audio sub-menu displays instead when you select Record Audio. ● ● ● 28 Keep Current Clip—Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu. Record New Clip—Records a new audio clip, replacing the previous audio clip. Delete Clip—Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu.
4 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 1. 2. 3. While in Playback, use to scroll to an image, then press . Use to highlight the Design Gallery Menu tab. Use to highlight an option, then press and follow the on-screen instructions. Apply Artistic Effects—See Applying artistic effects on page 29. Modify Color—See Modifying colors on page 30. Add Borders—See Adding borders on page 30. Remove Red Eyes—See Removing red eyes on page 31.
Chapter 4 3. 4. – Kaleidoscope—Mirrors an image in four directions. – Solarize—Creates a partial reversal of tones and emphasizes outlines. Press to select the artistic effect and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the artistic effect. Press to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the Design to exit without saving and return to the Apply Artistic Gallery Menu. Press Effects sub-menu.
4. Follow the on-screen 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 sub-menu. Removing red eyes When you select Remove Red Eyes, the camera processes the current still image to remove red eyes from the subjects. Note To prevent red eyes in images, see Red-Eye under Setting the flash on page 15.
Chapter 4 3. 32 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. 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 sub-menu.
5 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 8), use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer.
Chapter 5 Connecting to the computer 1. 2. 3. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera. – On Windows computers, the camera appears as a device in Explorer, allowing you to copy images from the camera to the computer. – On Macintosh computers, either Image Capture or iPhoto starts automatically, allowing you to transfer images to the computer.
printer, see Printing panoramas from the camera on page 35. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. Verify that the camera's USB Configuration is set to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 39). Connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera. When the camera is connected to the printer, the Print Setup Menu displays on the camera.
6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express, you can select still images in your camera to print automatically (see Selecting individual images for printing on page 37) or to purchase prints online (see Buying prints online on page 38) the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer. You can also customize the Photosmart Express Menu to include e-mail addresses, group distribution lists, online albums, or other online services that you specify.
3. 4. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera. Follow the instructions in the Share dialog box to set up destinations in your camera. Disconnect the camera from the computer, then press to verify that the new destinations are now in the camera. Sending individual images to online destinations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the camera, then press . Use to highlight the first destination.
Chapter 6 3. 4. 5. 6. Use to highlight the destination to which you want to send all the images, then . press a. If you selected Print, the Print All Images sub-menu appears. Use to . To deselect Print, select specify the number of copies to print, then press Print again in the Share All Images sub-menu, set the number of copies to 0, . then press b. If you selected any other destination, a appears over that destination in the . Share All Images sub-menu.
7 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior. 1. 2. 3. 4. While in Live View or Playback, press , then use to highlight . Use to highlight a menu option, then press to display the menu option’s sub-menu. Use to highlight a setting, then press . To exit the Setup Menu, press . Settings you specify remain until you change them. Display Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display. ● ● ● Low—For extending battery life.
Chapter 7 (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 7. Reset Settings—Resets camera to the factory default settings. ● ● 40 Cancel—Exits the menu without resetting any of the settings.
8 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. Turn off the camera. Remove the memory card and battery.
Chapter 8 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 approved HP AC power adapter.
The lens cover is stuck and won't move when I turn the power on and off. ● If the lens cover is stuck open, turn the camera over and tap firmly on the top of the camera to free the lens cover. ● If the lens cover is stuck closed, turn the camera over and tap firmly on the bottom of the camera to free the lens cover. ● If the lens cover is still stuck, use a finger to carefully move the lens cover. My image is blurry. ● Use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13).
Chapter 8 ● ● 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. Use Image Advice (see Image Advice under Using the Playback Menu on page 25). Images are missing on my camera. Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory. The Power light is on but the Image Display is off, or the camera seems stuck and won’t operate. ● Press Live View/Playback to reactivate the Image Display.
I get an error message when transferring images to my computer. Close the HP Photosmart Transfer Software, disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 41). Then, restart the image transfer process (see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 33). I am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software. ● Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as listed on your camera packaging.
9 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 www.hp.com Customers with disabilities www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility (English only) HP Customer Care, driver and software updates, support information www.hp.com/support 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 For Minimum, Maximum, and Average numbers, four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions. In addition: ● ● ● ● The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View (30 seconds per picture), Playback (15 seconds per picture), and Flash On. Optical zoom (both directions) is used on 75% of the shots. The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View (10 seconds per picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture).
● ● ● ● Do not operate the camera, dock, or quick recharger if the Lithium Ion battery appears damaged. Do not disassemble the camera, dock, or quick recharger. Unplug the HP AC power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger. After extensive use, the Lithium Ion battery may begin to swell.
B Specifications Resolution Still pictures: ● ● 6.3MP (2934 by 2171) total pixel count 6.1MP (2864 by 2160) effective pixel count Video clips (VGA—640 by 480 total pixel count; QVGA—320 by 240 total pixel count): ● ● ● VGA VGA QVGA (Default)—24 frames/sec —24 frames/sec —24 frames/sec Sensor Diagonal 7.219 mm (1/2.5-type, 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 R725: 5.08 cm (2 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight; 153,600 pixels (640 by 240) total pixel count R727: 6.35 cm (2.5 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight; 203,400 pixels (960 by 240) total pixel count Storage ● ● ● ● ● 32MB internal flash memory. Slot for memory card. This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-branded Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. A large number of files (over 300) does affect the time it takes for the camera to turn on.
Appendix B Image quality The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 18). 10 images (2.69MB each) 6MP Normal (6MP) (Default) 15 images (1.78MB each) 4MP 22 images (1.21MB each) 2MP 42 images (631KB each) VGA 184 images (145KB each) Custom...
Index A Action mode 17 Adaptive Lighting 18, 19, 22 adding borders 30 AE Metering 20 apply artistic effects 29 arrow buttons 5 artistic effects 29 assistance 46 audio clips 11, 27 Auto Focus Area 20 Auto Macro setting 14 Auto mode 16 B 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, 6 borders 30 Bracketing 19 Burst setting 19, 21 C camera dimensions 53 parts 5, 6 reset 41 specifications 52 turn on/off 7 weight 53 Capture Menu 18
Setup 39 microphone 6 modifying colors 30 Move Images to Card 26 N Night Portrait mode 17 Night Scenery mode 17 Normal Focus 13, 14 number of pictures remaining 11 still images 54 O on/off 7 ON/OFF button 5 online destinations 36 print buying 38 optical zoom 15 P Panorama mode 17, 27 parts of camera 5, 6 Photosmart Express button 5 Photosmart Express Menu 36, 36, 37 pictures 11, 21 Playback 24 Playback Menu 25 Portrait mode 16 power indicators 49 light 5 ON/OFF button 5 usage 53 preview Panorama 27 print im
