Hewlett-Packard E327 Quick Start Guide

HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera

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HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera

Quick Start Guide

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Legal notices

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1Getting started

This printed Quick Start Guide provides the information you need to get started using the essential features of your camera. For detailed information about camera features, see the electronic User Guide.

Quick Start Guide Electronic User Guide

This printed guide will help you to:

• Start using your

camera quickly

• Install the

HP Photosmart Software

• Introduce you to

your camera’s features

The electronic User Guide includes:

• Descriptions of all the camera features

• A description of icons on the Image

Display

• Using the camera without installing

the HP Photosmart Software

• Battery information, including:

• Extending battery life

• The different battery types and the number of shots per battery

• Safety precautions

• A description of the power indicator icons

• Troubleshooting

• Getting assistance from HP

• Purchasing camera accessories

• Caring for your camera

• Camera specifications

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Viewing the electronic User Guide

The electronic User Guide is on the HP Photosmart Software CD. To view the electronic User Guide:

1. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive of

your computer.

2. On Windows: Click View User Guide on the Main page

of the installation screen. On Macintosh: Open the readme file in the docs folder

on the CD.

The electronic User Guide is also copied to your computer when you install the HP Photosmart Software. To view the electronic User Guide after it has been installed on your computer:

• On Windows: Open the HP Solution Center and click on Help and Support.

• On Macintosh: Open the HP Device Manager and select User Guide from the Information and Settings pop-up

menu.

Getting assistance

• For tips and tools to help you use your camera more

effectively, visit www.hp.com/photosmart (english-only) or www.hp.com.

• For product assistance, diagnostics, and driver downloads 24x7, visit www.hp.com/support.

• For help with the HP Photosmart Software, see Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software.

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Camera back

1 Image Display.

2 Live View/Playback button—Switches between

Live View and Playback (see Live View and Playback on page 16).

Flash button—Settings are Auto Flash, Red-Eye, Flash On,

Flash Off.

4 Self-timer button.

5Power/Memory light.

6 Battery/Memory card door.

button—Displays camera menus, selects options, and

confirms actions.

and buttons—Scrolls through menus and images;

while in Live View, press to zoom out.

/ to zoom in; press /

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Camera top

1 Shutter button.

2 Wrist strap mount.

Video button.

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Camera front, side, and bottom

1 Lens cover/Power switch.

2 Self-timer/Video light.

3Flash.

4USB connector.

5 Focus Mode switch—Settings are Normal or Macro .

6 Tripod mount.

7Microphone.

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2 Setting up your camera

Install the batteries

1. Open the Battery/Memory card door.

2. Insert the batteries.

3. Close the Battery/Memory card.

NOTE: Turn the camera off before removing

the batteries. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, make sure they are fully charged before using them the first time.

Camera usage and battery type will affect battery life. For complete information, see Appendix A in the electronic User Guide.

Number of shots

Battery type Minimum Maximum Average

High Drain Alkaline

NiMH 110 280 190

Lithium 260 490 340

70 120 100

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Turn on the camera

To turn on the camera, slide the lens cover open until it clicks, uncovering the lens.

To turn off the camera, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks, covering the lens.

CAUTION: When sliding the lens

cover, keep your fingers clear of the lens. Fingerprints on the lens can impair the quality of the picture.

Choose the Language

Use to select the language you want, then press .

Set the Date and Time

English

1. The first item highlighted is the

date and time format. If you want to change the format, use the

buttons. Otherwise, press

to move to the next selection.

2. Use to adjust the highlighted

value.

3. Use to move to the other selections and repeat Step 2

until the date and time are set correctly.

4. Press when the date and time format and settings

are correct, then press again to confirm.

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Install and format a memory card

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.

Always format memory cards before first use.

1. With the camera turned on, press , then press to move to the Playback Menu .

2. Press to select Delete, then press to display the Delete sub-menu.

3. Press to select Format Card, then press to display the Format Card confirmation screen.

4. Use to select Yes, then press to format the card.

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, remove the memory card.

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Install the software

The HP Photosmart Software allows you to transfer images from the camera, and then view, edit, print, or e-mail them. If you do not install HP Photosmart Software, you can still use the camera but certain camera features will be affected.

If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Customer Care website for more information: www.hp.com/support.

Windows

1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus

protection software.

2. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive of

your computer and follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation window 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 the

virus protection software.

Macintosh

English

1. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive

of your computer.

2. Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop.

3. Double-click the installer icon, and then follow the

on—screen instructions.

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3 Taking pictures and

recording video clips

Live View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display.

Take a still picture

1. Press until appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in

Live View.

2. Frame the subject for your picture.

3. Press the Shutter button to take the

picture.

TIP: Hold the camera with both hands when pressing the

Shutter button to reduce camera shake and prevent blurry

pictures.

Record a video clip

1. Press until appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in Live View.

2. Frame the subject.

3. Press and release the Video

button.

4. To stop recording video, press and release the Video button again.

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