HP Photosmart R830/R840 series Digital Camera User Guide 6.
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Contents 1 Getting started Camera top, side, and back .......................................................................................................4 Camera front and bottom............................................................................................................5 Camera dock insert.....................................................................................................................5 Before taking pictures............................................................
Reviewing images and video clips Using Playback.........................................................................................................................22 Deleting images..................................................................................................................23 Viewing thumbnails.............................................................................................................23 Magnifying images...........................................................
Contents B Specifications Memory capacity.......................................................................................................................53 Image quality............................................................................................................................54 Video quality.............................................................................................................................54 Index...............................................................
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 11 1 Mode button—Accesses the Shooting Mode menu while in (see “Using the shooting modes” on page 15). 2 Flash button—Accesses the flash settings while in flash” on page 15).
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 20. 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. Camera dock insert If you purchase an optional HP Photosmart dock, it will come with multiple plastic inserts.
Chapter 1 Install the battery 1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding the door latch as indicated on the Battery/ Memory Card door. 2. Insert the battery in the larger slot, pushing the battery in until the latch catches. 3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door. To remove the battery, move 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 6). Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
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 38). 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 38). Use .
Chapter 1 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 optional 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.
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.
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. 3 Memory card indicator.
Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is set to Video Record. 1. Slide to . 2. Frame the subject in the Image Display. 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 and exposure” on page 11). 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.
Chapter 2 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 15) 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.
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.
Chapter 2 For MP values and their recommended print sizes, see Image Quality under “Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 17. To use digital zoom: 1. While in Picture Capture, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level, then release the lever. 2. Press and hold until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you . zoom in too far, press 3. To return to optical zoom, press . NOTE: Digital zoom is not available in video clips.
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.
Chapter 3 To select a shooting mode, press Mode while in Picture Capture, use to highlight . To exit without changing the shooting mode, a shooting mode, then press 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 (3.94 to 39.4 in) away.
software” on page 8), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer. 1. While in Picture Capture, press Mode, use to select either Panorama (left Panorama (right to left), then press . to right) or 2. Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence. 3. 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. 4.
Chapter 3 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).
(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 21.
Chapter 3 NOTE: Some options are not available in certain shooting modes or with other settings. Using the Self-Timer settings The Self-Timer allows you to take one or two pictures or one video clip after a 10second delay. 1. While in the Picture Capture or Video Record menu, use to highlight Self-Timer , then press . 2. In the Self-Timer menu, use to select On (for one shot) or On-2 , then press repeatedly until you return to Picture Capture Shots, press or Video Record.
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.
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 24 and “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 27. Using Playback 1. Slide to . 2. Use to scroll through your images and video clips. 3. Press to play video clips; press to pause a clip. When paused, use to resume playing the video.
(continued) 9 3 Number of copies to print (see “Marking images for printing” on page 35). Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback: 1. Press . 2. 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 “Tagging images” on page 24).
Chapter 4 Using the Playback Menu 1. While in Playback, press . 2. Use to highlight an option. 3. Use to select an image or video clip, press instructions. 4. Press repeatedly to return to Playback. , and follow any on-camera Design Gallery...—Allows you to enhance images by editing, cropping, adding borders, and more (see “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 27). Photosmart Express...
Defining tags in Windows 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. In the Tag menu, select Tag Menu Setup.... 2. Connect your camera to your computer (see “Connecting to the computer” on page 32). The Tag Setup Software launches automatically. 3.
Chapter 4 1. Scroll to one of the images in a panoramic sequence, then press . 2. While in the Playback Menu, use to select Stitch Panorama, then press to view a preview of the stitched image. to pan around You can use to magnify the stitched panorama preview, and the image and examine the stitching. 3. Press to stitch and save the panoramic image; press to cancel panorama stitching. A new file is created when you stitch a panorama, and the individual images in the panoramic sequence are retained.
5 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the 1. 2. 3. 4. Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 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 any on-camera instructions. repeatedly to return to Playback. Press Remove Red Eyes—Allows you to remove red eyes in images containing human subjects (see “Removing red eyes” on page 27). Rotate—Rotates the displayed image.
Chapter 5 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 Design Gallery Menu, use to select Apply Artistic . Effects, then press 2. 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.
• R830 series: Repeat these steps, if necessary, to correct additional blemishes. • R840 series: You can correct a single blemish at a time. To correct additional blemishes, repeat the entire procedure. • Brightness/Contrast—Allows you to adjust brightness, saturation, and contrast. 3. Slimming and Brightness/Contrast: Press to select the enhancement and display the effect's menu. Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the enhancement. 4.
Chapter 5 • 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. Press to select the border and display the Add Borders menu. Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the border. 4. Press to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the Design Gallery Menu.
6 Transferring and printing images 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.
Chapter 6 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 stalls when establishing a connection to the computer.” on page 43.
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 labeled with your camera model number and copy the images manually. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help. Using a memory card reader You can put your camera’s optional memory card into a (separately purchased) memory card reader.
Chapter 6 one of the following: • If you want to print the pictures you marked for printing (see “Marking images for printing” on page 35), 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.
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 35), to buy prints online (see “Buying prints online” on page 36), or to send to custom destinations (see “Sharing images” on page 36) 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.
Chapter 7 3. 4. 5. 6. press . This option is available only if you have tagged at least one image (see “Tagging images” on page 24). • All Images...—Displays the Print All Images entry. 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 menu for changing the number of to specify the number of copies copies, use .
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. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. While in the Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Share, then . If you have already created destinations, highlight Share Menu Setup and press again. press 3. 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. While in the Picture Capture, Video Record, or Playback menu, use to highlight Camera Setup..., then press . 2. Use to highlight a menu option, then press to display the menu option’s menu. 3. Use to highlight a setting, then press . 4.
9 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: • • Resetting the camera (see “Resetting the camera” on page 39). Possible problems and solutions (see “Problems and solutions” on page 39). 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 battery. 3.
Chapter 9 • • Ensure that the memory card is the proper type (see “Storage” on page 53). If so, 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 (see “Install and format an optional memory card” on page 8). If the camera does not turn on after you reinstalled the memory card, format the memory card using a memory card reader, or replace the memory card.
• • The memory card or internal memory may be full. Transfer images from the camera to your computer, then format the internal memory or the memory card (see “Install and format an optional memory card” on page 8). Or replace the card with a new one. The camera may be processing. Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture. The Image Display is not working. • The Image Display may have timed out. Press any camera button to wake up the camera.
Chapter 9 My image is grainy. • Add indirect lighting, use the flash (see “Setting the flash” on page 15), or wait for natural lighting conditions to improve. • Use a lower ISO Speed setting (see ISO Speed under “Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 17. • R830 series: Using Steady Photo shooting mode can increase graininess (see Steady Photo under “Using the shooting modes” on page 15).
The Power light is on but the Image Display is off, or the camera seems stuck and won’t operate. to a different position or press any camera button to reactivate the • Slide Image Display. • Reset the camera (see “Resetting the camera” on page 39 ). The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images. Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images • Power-on time in on your memory card.
Chapter 9 I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer. • Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see “Install the software” on page 8), or see “Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software” on page 32. • 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.
Camera error messages Should you receive one of the following error messages when using your camera, you can look up details about the message by visiting www.hp.com and searching on the specific code. NOTE: Codes beginning with R840 apply to HP Photosmart R840 series cameras. Codes beginning with R830 apply to HP Photosmart R830 series cameras.
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.com Customers with disabilities www.
5. Extending or upgrading your warranty. If you would like to extend or upgrade your camera's warranty, please contact the store where you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your contract.
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 6). 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.
• • • Do not disassemble or modify the battery. 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.
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, R840 series • 8.15MP (3298 by 2472) effective pixel count • 8.29MP (3336 by 2484) total pixel count Pictures, R830 series: • 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 • • Color depth 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors).
(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 and SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to 8GB. This camera supports storing a maximum of 1999 images on a memory card.
Appendix B Image quality To locate 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 17), 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.
Index A Action mode 16 Adaptive Lighting 18, 21 adding borders 29 AE Metering 19 apply artistic effects 27 arrow buttons 4 artistic effects 27 assistance 46 Auto mode 16 B Back button 4 battery charge 6 conserving 48 door 5 install 6 shots per 49 top points about use 48 Beach mode 16 blinking lights on camera 4 borders 29 Burst setting 18, 20 C camera dimensions 53 dock insert 5 parts 4, 5 reset 39 specifications 52 turn on/off 6 weight 53 Camera Setup Menu 38 Camera Sounds 38 Close-up mode 16 color depth
number of pictures 54 pictures remaining 10 O on/off 6 online destinations 36, 37 print buying 36 optical zoom 13 P Panorama mode 16, 25 parts of camera 4, 5 Photosmart Express Menu buying prints online 36 marking images for printing 35 sharing images 36 Picture Capture Menu 17 pictures 10, 20 Playback 22 Playback Menu 24 Portrait mode 16 power indicators 49 light 4 usage 53 preview Panorama 25 print images 33, 35 prints, buy online 36 problems and solutions 39 product support 46 R record video clips 11
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