Hewlett-Packard E330 User’s Manual
HP Photosmart
E330 series
Digital Camera
User Guide
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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 ..............................................................................................................4
Turn on the camera .............................................................................................................4
Choose the language ..........................................................................................................5
Set the region ......................................................................................................................5
Set the date and time ..........................................................................................................5
Install and format an optional memory card ........................................................................6
Install the software ...............................................................................................................6
Using your camera .....................................................................................................................7
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips
Taking pictures ..........................................................................................................................8
Recording video clips ................................................................................................................9
Instant Review ...........................................................................................................................9
Digital zoom ...............................................................................................................................9
3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips
Setting the flash .......................................................................................................................10
Flash Setting—Red-Eye ....................................................................................................10
Using the Picture Capture Menu .............................................................................................11
Using the Self-Timer setting ..............................................................................................12
Using the Burst setting ......................................................................................................12
4 Reviewing images and video clips
Deleting images .......................................................................................................................14
Using the Playback Menu ........................................................................................................14
Removing red eyes ............................................................................................................15
Magnifying images .............................................................................................................15
Viewing thumbnails ............................................................................................................15
Tagging images as Favorites ............................................................................................15
Viewing slideshows ...........................................................................................................16
5 Transferring and printing images
Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software .................................................................17
Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software ............................................................18
Connecting to the computer ..............................................................................................18
Using a memory card reader .............................................................................................19
Printing images directly to a printer .........................................................................................19
6 Using HP Photosmart Express
Using the Photosmart Express Menu ......................................................................................21
Marking images for printing .....................................................................................................21
Buying prints online .................................................................................................................23
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Sharing images ........................................................................................................................23
Setting up online destinations in the camera .....................................................................23
Sending images to online destinations ..............................................................................24
7 Using the Camera Setup Menu .............................................................................................25
8 Troubleshooting
Resetting the camera ..............................................................................................................26
Problems and solutions ...........................................................................................................26
Camera error messages ..........................................................................................................31
9 Product support
Helpful websites ......................................................................................................................32
Getting assistance ...................................................................................................................32
A Managing batteries
Top points about batteries .......................................................................................................33
Extending battery life ...............................................................................................................33
Safety precautions for using batteries .....................................................................................33
Power indicators ......................................................................................................................34
Battery performance ................................................................................................................34
Recharging NiMH batteries .....................................................................................................35
B Specifications
Memory capacity ......................................................................................................................37
Image quality ...........................................................................................................................37
Index..............................................................................................................................................38
2
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
21
3 4 5 6 7
1011
1 Power light.
2
3 Shutter button.
4 Viewfinder.
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 Image Display.
button.
Delete button—Accesses the Delete function while in Instant Review (see “Instant
Review” on page 9) and Playback (see “Deleting images” on page 14).
Flash button— Accesses the flash settings while in Picture Capture (see “Setting
the flash” on page 10).
selector—Switches between Picture Capture and Playback (see “Taking
pictures” on page 8 and “Reviewing images and video clips” on page 13).
and buttons—Scroll through menus and images and access digital zoom. While
Picture Capture, press / to zoom in; press / to zoom out (see “Digital
in
zoom” on page 9).
button—Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions.
Back button—Returns you to the previous menu or view. Press and hold to back out of
all menus.
8
9
Getting started 3
Chapter 1
Camera front, side, and bottom
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.
1
2
3
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. Close the Battery/Memory Card door.
NOTE: If using rechargeable NiMH batteries,
fully charge the batteries before using them the
first time (see “
on page 35). Turn off the camera before
removing the batteries.
Turn on the camera
To turn on the camera, press the button.
Recharging NiMH batteries”
4 Getting started
Choose the language
Use to choose the language you want, then
press
To change the language later, use the
Setup Menu (see “
on page 25).
.
Set the region
Along with the language setting, the region setting
determines the default date format.
Use
to choose the region you want, then press
.
Set the date and time
Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you have transferred
them to your computer, and will ensure that images are accurately marked if you use the
date and time imprint feature. See Date & Time Imprint under “
Menu” on page 11.
1.
Use
2. Use
3.
To change the date and time later, use the
Setup Menu (see “
to move to the other selections and
repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set
correctly.
Press
settings are correct, then press
confirm.
Camera
Using the Camera Setup Menu”
Using the Picture Capture
to adjust the highlighted value.
when the date, time, and format
again to
Camera
Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 25).
Before taking pictures 5
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.
NOTE: When you turn on your camera
with a memory card installed, the camera
indicates the number of images you can
store on the memory card at the current
Image Quality setting. This camera
supports storing a maximum of 2000
images on a memory card.
Always format new memory cards before first use. Formatting removes all images from
the memory card, so make sure to transfer existing images before formatting (see
“
Transferring and printing images” on page 17).
1. With the camera turned on, slide
2.
3.
4.
Press
Use
Use
.
to select Format Card, then press .
to select Yes, then press to format the card.
to .
NOTE: 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, turn off the camera then remove the memory card. To transfer images
from internal memory to an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card
under “
For information about supported memory cards, see “Storage” on page 36.
Install the software
The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips
to your computer, as well as features for modifying stored images (remove red eyes,
rotate, crop, resize, and more).
To install the HP Photosmart Software, your computer must meet the system
requirements as stated on the camera packaging.
If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HewlettPackard Technical Support website for more information:
issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware. To optimize your digital photography
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
windowsvista (English only).
6 Getting started
Using the Playback Menu” on page 14.
www.hp.com/support. Known
www.hp.com/go/
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. Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop.
3. Double-click the installer icon, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Once installation is complete and you have restarted your computer, System
Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. You may
change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect
your camera to your Macintosh (click the help button on the HP Photosmart Camera
settings dialog for more information).
Using your camera
Now that you’ve completed setup, you can take and review pictures and video clips.
For information on taking pictures and recording
video clips
For information on setting picture capture and
video record settings
For information on reviewing images and video
clips on the camera
For information on transferring images from
your camera to a computer
For information on printing images See “Printing images directly to a printer”
See “Taking pictures” on page 8 and
“Recording video clips” on page 9
See “Setting options for taking pictures and
recording video clips” on page 10
See “Reviewing images and video clips”
on page 13
See “Transferring images with HP Photosmart
Software” on page 17
on page 19
TIP: To switch between Picture Capture and Playback, slide to the
desired option.
Using your camera 7
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 Picture Capture indicator.
2 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
2. Frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display
or the viewfinder.
3. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
8 Taking pictures and recording video clips
to .
Recording video clips
Your camera allows you to record video clips without sound.
1.
Slide
2.
In the
Shooting Mode, then press .
3.
In the
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.
to , then press .
Picture Capture Menu, use to highlight
Shooting Mode menu, use to highlight
Instant Review
After you have taken a picture or recorded a video clip, the camera displays it briefly in
Instant Review. If you want to delete the image or video clip, press
Image from the
Delete menu, then press .
Digital zoom
In digital zoom, the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene and the image
quality setting (MP value). As you zoom in, the scene expands to show what the camera
will capture, and the MP value decreases to indicate the resolution at which the scene
will be captured.
When capturing images using digital zoom, make sure that the MP value on the Image
Display is appropriate for the size at which you want to print the captured image. For MP
values and their recommended print sizes, see Image Quality under “
Capture Menu” on page 11.
, select This
Using the Picture
TIP: The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more small movements
of the camera are magnified (this is called camera shake). To reduce potential blur
caused by these movements, hold the camera still, add more light to the scene, or
steady the camera by holding it closer to your body or against a steady object, or by
setting it on a tripod or stable surface.
To use digital zoom:
1. Slide
2. Press and hold
press
NOTE: Digital zoom is not available when recording video clips.
to .
until the image you want fills the yellow frame. If you zoom too far,
.
Recording video clips 9
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. In addition to setting features that optimize the camera
for lighting and motion, you can also set the camera to take a series of pictures rapidly
or take images 10 seconds after you press the Shutter button, giving you time to place
yourself in the image.
Setting the flash
To select a flash setting, press while in Picture Capture, use to highlight the
desired flash mode, then press
press
.
Auto Flash (Default)—The camera uses the flash if necessary.
Red-Eye—The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to minimize
the possibility of human eyes appearing red in the final image. For information about
red-eye, see “
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.
Flash Off—The camera does not use flash. Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects
beyond the flash range or to capture scenes with the existing light.
Flash Setting—Red-Eye” on page 10.
. To exit without changing the flash setting,
The flash setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or you turn off the camera.
NOTE: The flash is set to Flash Off in Landscape, Sunset, and
Theatre shooting modes, and while recording video clips or using Burst. The
flash is set to
Red-Eye in Night Portrait shooting mode.
Flash Setting—Red-Eye
The red-eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects'
eyes, which can make human eyes appear red in the captured image. Using
Eye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to shrink the subject's pupils
(reducing the effect of the red-eye phenomenon) before using the main flash and
capturing the image. Since it takes longer to take a picture using this setting, make sure
your subjects wait for the additional flashes.
10 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips
Red-
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
2.
Use
3.
Use
exit without changing the setting.
4. To exit the menu, hold down
For information about an option, use
then press
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.
to , then press .
to highlight an option, then press to display the option’s menu.
to highlight a setting, then press to change the setting or press to
until the menu disappears.
.
Shooting Mode—For selecting a predefined setting optimized for particular types of
scenes or shooting situations.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Self-Timer—For taking pictures or recording video after a 10-second delay (see “Using
the Self-Timer setting” on page 12).
Image Quality—Sets resolution and compression for pictures only. The greater the
number, the higher the resolution. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even
when you turn off the camera.
•
•
•
•
•
Burst—For taking up to two pictures quickly in succession (see “Using the Burst
setting” on page 12).
Color—Sets the color in which pictures will be captured.
Full Color (Default), Black & White, Sepia
Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have
time to select a special shooting mode.
Theatre—For capturing images at school programs, concerts, or indoor sporting
events without using flash.
Landscape—For scenes with deep perspective, such as mountain scenes.
Portrait—For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.
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.
Sunset—For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset.
Video—For recording video clips. For information about recording video clips,
Recording video clips” on page 9.
see “
5MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).
Normal (5MP) (Default)—For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).
3MP—For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm (8 by 10 in).
1MP—For printing images up to 10 x 15 cm (4 by 6 in).
VGA—For sending images via e-mail or posting them to the Internet.
to highlight Help... in the option's menu,
Using the Picture Capture Menu 11
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