HP Photosmart E330 series Digital Camera User Guide 6.
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Contents 1 Getting started Camera top and back ................................................................................................................3 Camera front, side, and bottom .................................................................................................4 Before taking pictures ................................................................................................................4 Install the batteries .............................................................
Sharing images ........................................................................................................................23 Setting up online destinations in the camera .....................................................................23 Sending images to online destinations ..............................................................................24 7 Using the Camera Setup Menu .............................................................................................
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 1 10 Power light. 2 button. 3 Shutter button. 4 Viewfinder. 5 Delete button—Accesses the Delete function while in Instant Review (see “Instant Review” on page 9) and Playback (see “Deleting images” on page 14). 6 Flash button— Accesses the flash settings while in the flash” on page 10).
Chapter 1 Camera front, side, and bottom 1 2 3 6 5 4 1 Flash. 2 Viewfinder. 3 Self-Timer light (see “Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 12). 4 Tripod mount. 5 Dock/USB connector. 6 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.
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 25). Set the region Along with the language setting, the region setting determines the default date format. 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 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.
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.
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures and record video clips when you are in Picture Capture. Slide to to take pictures or record video clips. The Image Display resembles the following: 1 2 Picture Capture indicator. 12 Pictures remaining count. 3 Battery level indicator (see “Power indicators” on page 34). 4 Memory card indicator. Taking pictures You can take a picture when the camera is set to Picture Capture. 1. Slide to . 2.
Recording video clips Your camera allows you to record video clips without sound. 1. Slide to , then press . 2. In the Picture Capture Menu, use to highlight Shooting Mode, then press . 3. In the Shooting Mode menu, use to highlight Video, press , then hold down until the menu disappears. 4. Frame the subject in the Image Display or the viewfinder. 5. Press the Shutter button all the way down and release to begin recording video. 6. To stop recording video, press and release the Shutter button again.
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.
Using the Picture Capture Menu The Picture Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures you capture. 1. Slide to , then press . 2. Use to highlight an option, then press to display the option’s menu. 3. Use to highlight a setting, then press to change the setting or press exit without changing the setting. until the menu disappears. 4. To exit the menu, hold down For information about an option, use . then press to highlight to Help...
Chapter 3 (continued) Date & Time Imprint—Imprints date in lower left corner of pictures only. 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. Camera Setup...—Displays the Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior (see “Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 25). Camera Help...
4 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in here. Playback as described 1. Slide to . to scroll through your images and video clips. 2. Use to view video clips; press to pause a clip. When paused, use Press to resume playing the video. through the individual frames; press to scroll During Playback, the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip. 1 Playback indicator.
Chapter 4 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 as Favorites” on page 15). • All Images (in Memory/on Card)—Deletes all stored images and video clips.
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. NOTE: To prevent red eyes in images, see “Flash Setting—Red-Eye” on page 10.
Chapter 4 1. While in Playback, use to display an image you want to tag as a Favorite. Playback Menu, select Favorites, then select This Image. To untag 2. From the . the image as a Favorite, press to display the image, 3. For each additional image you want to tag as a Favorite, use then repeat Step 2. Playback Menu, hold until the menu disappears. 4.
5 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 5 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 30.
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.
Chapter 5 4. When the Image Display on the camera shows an image: to display an image you want to • If you want to print one or more images, use to specify the number of copies, then press . In the Print 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.
6 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 21), to buy prints online (see “Buying prints online” on page 23), or to send to custom destinations (see “Sharing images” on page 23) 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 6 individual images, all images, or groups of images tagged as Favorites (see “Tagging images as Favorites” on page 15). 1. While in the Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Print, then . press Print menu, highlight an option, then 2. In the . press • This Image—Marks the image currently displayed. You can scroll to a different image using . • All Favorites...—Displays the Print All . This option is Favorites entry.
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 Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Buy Prints Online, then press . 2. In the Buy Prints Online menu, highlight an option, then press . • This Image—Marks the image currently displayed. You can scroll to a different . image using • All Favorites...
Chapter 6 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 Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Share, then press . 2. In the Share menu, highlight an option, then . press • Custom Destinations—Selects the destination to send the image displayed in the background.
7 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 and Playback menus. 1. While in the Picture Capture 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. To exit the Camera Setup Menu, hold down until the menu disappears.
8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: • • Resetting the camera (see “Resetting the camera” on page 26) Possible problems and solutions (see “Problems and solutions” on page 26) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the camera. Remove the memory card and batteries for at least 5 seconds. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory Card door. Turn on the camera.
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. • For tips on conserving battery life, see “Extending battery life” on page 33. The NiMH batteries will not charge. • Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile.
Chapter 8 My image is blurry. • Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions. • Make sure the subject of your pictures or video clips is within the focus range (at least 1 m or 39.37 in away). • Select a shooting mode appropriate for the scene you are capturing (see “Using the Picture Capture Menu” on page 11). Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to • Set the flash to Action. My image is too bright. • Turn off the flash (see “Setting the flash” on page 10).
My camera indicates I can only store 2000 images regardless of the Image Quality setting. When you turn on your camera with a memory card installed, the camera indicates the Image Quality number of images you can store on the memory card at the current 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.
Chapter 8 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 five 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.
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. • Refer to the HP Photosmart Software online help system. • Refer to the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website: www.hp.com/support. 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.
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) Hewlett-Packard Technical Support; firmware, software, and driver updates; support information www.
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.
Appendix A • • 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.
(continued) Type of Use Alkaline Photo Lithium NiMH Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures Poor Good Good Heavy use of video Poor Good Good Heavy use of Image Display Poor Good Good Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature/winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use (without dock) Fair Good Fair Infrequent use (with dock) Fair Good Good Want to recharge battery No No Good Recharging NiMH batteries You can recharge optional NiMH batteries with an optional HP quick r
B Specifications Resolution Pictures: • 5.0MP (2576 by 1920) effective pixel count • 5.02MP (2592 by 1936) 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.
(continued) External body dimensions Measurements with camera off and lens retracted (width, depth, height): Weight 109 grams (3.84 ounces) without battery Power Power source: two AA batteries (Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) Temperature range Operational: 92.5 mm (W) by 29.5 mm (D) by 62.0 mm (H) (3.64 in by 1.16 in by 2.
Index A Action mode 11 arrow buttons 3 assistance 32 Auto mode 11 B Back button 3 batteries conserving 33 install 4 performance 34 top points about use 33 battery door 4 Burst setting 11, 12 C camera dimensions 37 parts 3, 4 specifications 36 turn on/off 4 weight 37 Camera Setup Menu 25 Camera Sounds 25 Color 11 color depth 36 compression format 36 computer, connect to 17, 18 D Date & Time 5, 25 Date & Time Imprint 12 Delete button 3 digital zoom 9 dimensions 37 direct print 19 Display Brightness 25 E e
Index Self-Timer light 4 Self-Timer setting 11, 12 sending individual images 23, 24 set date and time 5 setting up destinations 23 share pictures 21 Shutter button 3 shutter speed 36 slideshow 16 software install 6 solving problems 26 sounds of camera 25 specifications 36 State Selector 3 storage 36 Sunset mode 11 support process 32 T Theatre mode 11 Thumbnails 15 Time & Date 5, 25 transfer images 17, 18 troubleshooting 26 turn on/off power 4 U USB configuration 18, 25 V video clips 9 Video mode 11 View
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.
