Hewlett-Packard M440 User’s Manual

HP Photosmart M440/M540/ M630 series Digital Camera

User Guide

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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

Auto focus and exposure............................................................................................................9

Focusing on the subject......................................................................................................10

Optimizing focus.................................................................................................................10

Using Focus Lock...............................................................................................................11

Optimizing exposure...........................................................................................................11

Using zoom...............................................................................................................................11

Optical zoom.......................................................................................................................12

Digital zoom........................................................................................................................12

3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips

Setting the flash........................................................................................................................13

Flash Setting—Red-Eye.....................................................................................................13

Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus...............................................................14

Using the Self-Timer setting...............................................................................................15

Using the Burst setting.......................................................................................................16

4 Reviewing images and video clips

Deleting images........................................................................................................................18

Viewing thumbnails...................................................................................................................18

Magnifying images....................................................................................................................18

Using the Playback Menu.........................................................................................................18

Removing red eyes.............................................................................................................19

Tagging images as Favorites.............................................................................................20

Viewing slideshows............................................................................................................20

5 Using the Design Gallery Menu

Modifying colors........................................................................................................................21

Adding borders.........................................................................................................................21

Cropping images......................................................................................................................22

6 Transferring and printing images

Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software..................................................................23

Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software.............................................................24

Connecting to the computer...............................................................................................24

Using a memory card reader..............................................................................................25

Printing images directly to a printer..........................................................................................25

7 Using HP Photosmart Express

Using the Photosmart Express Menu.......................................................................................27

Marking images for printing......................................................................................................27

Buying prints online..................................................................................................................29

Sharing images.........................................................................................................................29

Setting up online destinations in the camera......................................................................29

Sending images to online destinations...............................................................................30

8 Using the Camera Setup Menu..............................................................................................31

9 Troubleshooting

Resetting the camera...............................................................................................................32

Problems and solutions............................................................................................................32

Camera error messages...........................................................................................................37

10 Product support

Helpful websites.......................................................................................................................38

Getting assistance....................................................................................................................38

A Managing batteries

Top points about batteries........................................................................................................39

Extending battery life................................................................................................................39

Safety precautions for using batteries......................................................................................39

Power indicators.......................................................................................................................40

Battery performance.................................................................................................................40

Recharging NiMH batteries......................................................................................................41

B Specifications

Memory capacity.......................................................................................................................43

Image quality............................................................................................................................43

Index..............................................................................................................................................44

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

321

4 5 6

11 910

1 Power light.

3 Shutter button.

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 18).

Flash button— Accesses the flash settings while in Picture Capture (see “Setting

the flash” on page 13).

selector—Switches between Picture Capture, Video Record, and

Playback (see “Taking pictures” on page 8, “Recording video clips” on page 9,

and “Reviewing images and video clips” on page 17).

Zoom lever—Accesses / Zoom (see “Using zoom” on page 11), Thumbnails

Viewing thumbnails” on page 18), and Magnify (see “Magnifying images”

(see “

on page 18) functions.

and buttons—Scroll through menus and images.

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.

7 8

Getting started 3

Chapter 1

Camera front, side, and bottom

1 Flash.

2 Self-Timer light (see “Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 15).

3 Microphone.

4 Tripod mount.

5 Dock/USB connector—Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity.

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. 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 41). 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 31).

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 “

and Video Record menus” on page 14.

Use

2. Use

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 31).

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 23).

1. With the camera turned on, slide

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 43.

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 18.

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 enhancing your images See “Using the Design Gallery Menu”

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 13

See “Reviewing images and video clips”

on page 17

on page 21

See “Transferring images with HP Photosmart

Software” on page 23

on page 25

TIP: To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, and

Playback, slide to the desired option.

Using your camera 7

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 clips. The Image Display resembles the following:

Video Record. Slide to to take pictures or to to record

2 12

0:15

3 Battery level indicator (see “Power indicators” on page 40).

4 Memory card indicator.

5 Focus brackets (see “Auto focus and exposure” on page 9).

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.

3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure and

lock the focus and exposure. The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked (see “

Auto focus and exposure” on page 9).

4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

Picture Capture indicator.

•

Video Record indicator.

•

When taking pictures, pictures remaining count.

•

When recording video clips, time remaining, in minutes and seconds (or

•

in hours, minutes, and seconds if you have a large capacity memory card).

to .

8 Taking pictures and recording video clips

Recording video clips

You can record a video clip when the camera is set to Video Record.

1. Slide

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 “

and exposure” on page 9).

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.

to .

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

NOTE: To hear audio associated with video clips, transfer them to your computer

(see “

Transferring and printing images” on page 23).

Delete menu, then press .

Auto focus and exposure

When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures and locks the focus (for pictures and video clips) and exposure (for pictures only). When you auto focus:

Auto focus

, select This

Indicator Description

Green focus brackets Focus found.

Red focus brackets Focus not found (see “Optimizing focus” on page 10).

(shaking hand icon)

TIP: If you follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does not

appear to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in on blurry, dark, light, or grainy images in “

(Pictures only) Long exposure required (see “Optimizing

exposure” on page 11).

Playback, see the topics

Troubleshooting” on page 32.

Recording video clips 9

Chapter 2

Focusing on the subject

When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera searches for focus within the focus brackets. When it finds focus, the focus brackets turn green.

If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use Focus Lock (see “

on page 11).

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 “

Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 14) other than Close-up and

the camera cannot focus, it will still take the picture. Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again. If the focus brackets are still red, try the following.

For pictures and video clips: If the scene has low contrast, use Focus Lock (see

“

Using Focus Lock” on page 11) and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors

or crisp edges.

For pictures only:

• Select a shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing (see Shooting Mode under “

on page 14).

• If the subject is too close (less than 200 mm or 7.87 in), move farther away from the subject or use

Video Record menus” on page 14).

• If the camera is set to picture. Try one of the following:

• Move within the

camera to

Record menus” on page 14).

• In low contrast scenes, use Focus Lock (see “

on page 11).

Using Focus Lock”

Using the

Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus”

Close-up (see Close-up under “Using the Picture Capture and

Close-up and cannot focus, the camera will not take the

Close-up range (100-800 mm or 3.94-31.5 in) or set the

Auto (see Auto under “Using the Picture Capture and Video

Using Focus Lock”

10 Taking pictures and recording video clips

Using Focus Lock

Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, to capture action shots more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where the action will occur, or to focus in low light or low contrast situations.

1. Frame the subject for your picture within the focus brackets. In low light or low contrast situations, frame a brighter or higher contrast object.

2. Press the Shutter button halfway down.

3. Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re-

frame.

4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture.

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 ( difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Try one of the following:

• Set the flash to

• Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.

• If the subject is out of the flash range or you do not have a tripod, set the shooting

• Turn on more light.

) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it may be blurry because it is

mode to

and Video Record menus” on page 14).

Auto Flash or Flash On (see “Setting the flash” on page 13).

Steady Photo (see Steady Photo under “Using the Picture Capture

NOTE: When you are recording a video, the camera continuously updates exposure.

Using zoom

Your camera has both optical and digital zoom. Optical zoom physically extends the lens to make the subject of your picture appear closer. After you have extended the lens fully using optical zoom, the camera employs digital zoom. Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts.

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). If press the Shutter button halfway down, the picture may be blurry. To reduce potential blur, see the suggestions in “

appears when you

Optimizing exposure” on page 11.

Using zoom 11

Chapter 2

Optical zoom

Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x).

While in buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom. Press

and

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 and Video Record menus” on page 14.

To use digital zoom:

1. While in

2. Press and hold

3. To return to optical zoom, press

Picture Capture or Video Record, use the

to zoom in

to zoom out.

NOTE: You can set the optical zoom to the position you want

just before recording video clips. However, you cannot use optical zoom while the video clip is recording.

Picture Capture, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the

maximum level, then release the lever.

until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you

zoom in too far, press

Using the Picture

NOTE: Digital zoom is not available when recording video clips.

12 Taking pictures and recording 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. 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 13.

. 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

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.

Red-Eye in Night Portrait shooting mode.

Red-

Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips 13

Chapter 3

Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus

The Picture Capture and Video Record menus allow you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture. The

Picture Capture Menu displays only those features available for taking pictures while

the

Video Record Menu displays only features available for recording video clips.

Slide

Use

Use exit without changing the setting.

4. To exit the menu, hold down

For on-camera information about an option, use menu, 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.

Shooting Mode ( only)—For selecting a predefined setting optimized for particular types of scenes or shooting situations.

•

Self-Timer—For capturing images or recording video after a 10-second delay (see

“Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 15).

Image Quality ( only)—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater the number, the higher the resolution. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even when you turn off the camera.

M630 series:

•

to or , 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.

to highlight Help... in the option's

Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode.

Close-up—For taking close-up pictures of subjects between 100 and 800 mm

(3.94 to 31.5 in) away.

Steady Photo—For minimizing picture blur when the subject is moving or you

cannot hold the camera still long enough in moderate to dim light conditions (see

Optimizing exposure” on page 11).

“

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.

7MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in). Normal (7MP) (Default)—For enlarging or printing images up to 41 x 51 cm (16 x

20 in).

5MP—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). VGA—For sending images via e-mail or posting them to the Internet.

14 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips

(continued)

M540 series:

6MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).

•

Normal (6MP) (Default)—For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).

•

4MP—For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm (8 by 10 in).

•

2MP—For printing images up to 13 x 18 cm (5 by 7 in).

•

VGA—For sending images via e-mail or posting them to the Internet.

•

M440 series:

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.

•

Burst ( only)—For taking multiple shots quickly in succession (see “Using the Burst

setting” on page 16).

Color (M440 series only; only)—Sets the color in which your image will be captured. To set

Full Color (Default), Black & White, Sepia

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.

•

Camera Setup...—Displays the Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior (see “

Camera Help...—Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features.

Color for M630/M540 series, see “Modifying colors” on page 21.

Off (Default)—No date or time imprinted on the image.

Date Only—Date permanently imprinted.

Date & Time—Date and time permanently imprinted.

Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 31).

NOTE: Some menu options are not available in certain shooting modes.

Using the Self-Timer setting

The Self-Timer allows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing the Shutter button.

While in the

Self-Timer, press , highlight On, press , then hold down until the menu

disappears.

2. Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.

3. Frame the subject in the Image Display.

4. Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure. When the focus

brackets turn green, press the Shutter button all the way down. The camera begins the 10-second countdown, then takes the picture or begins recording the video clip.

5. If you are recording a video clip, press the Shutter button to stop recording.

Picture Capture or Video Record menu, use to highlight

Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus 15

Chapter 3

TIP: If you want to include yourself in the picture, place the camera on a tripod or

stable surface, then press the Shutter button all the way down. The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown, allowing you time to place yourself in the scene.

The Self-Timer setting resets to Off after the image is taken.

Using the Burst setting

Burst allows you to take up to two (M440 series) or three (M630/M540 series) pictures

as quickly as possible when you press and hold the Shutter button all the way down.

While in the

, highlight On, press , then hold down until the menu disappears.

2. Frame the subject, then press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure. Then press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it. The camera takes up to two or three pictures (depending on your camera model) as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory.

The Image Display remains off during the burst capture. After the burst images have been taken, each image appears one at a time in Instant Review (see “

on page 9). You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review. To delete

individual images, see “

The default Off setting when you turn off the camera.

Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until it resets to the

Picture Capture Menu, use to highlight Burst , press

Instant Review”

Deleting images” on page 18.

16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips

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 “

on page 21.

1. Slide

2. Use

Press playing the video clip, or press

During image or video clip.

Playback, the Image Display also indicates additional information about each

1 Playback indicator.

to .

to scroll through your images and video clips.

to view video clips. Press to pause a video clip; press to resume

to return to the Playback Menu.

Using the Design Gallery Menu”

2 Battery indicator (see “Power indicators” on page 40).

3 Memory card indicator.

4 1 of 30 Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of stored

5 Image tagged as Favorite (see “Tagging images as Favorites”

6 Image marked for printing via an online printing service (see “Buying

images and video clips.

on page 20).

prints online” on page 29).

Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see “Sharing

images” on page 29).

Number of copies to print (see “Marking images for printing”

on page 27).

Reviewing images and video clips 17

Chapter 4

Deleting images

To delete a displayed image during Playback:

Press

Use

• This Image—Deletes the image or video clip.

• All Except Favorites—Deletes all images except those tagged as Favorites.

• All Images (in Memory/on Card)—Deletes all stored images and video clips.

• Format (Memory/Card)—Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal

to select an option, then press .

This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Favorites (see

“

Tagging images as Favorites” on page 20).

memory or memory card.

Viewing thumbnails

While in

Use thumbnails.

Press Image Display.

Playback, press (same as Zoom Out on the Zoom lever).

and to scroll through the

to view the highlighted image on the

Magnifying images

This feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image.

While in displayed image is magnified 2x.

Use image.

Use

4. Press

Playback, press (same as Zoom In on the Zoom lever). The currently

and to pan around the magnified

and to change the magnification.

to return to Playback.

Using the Playback Menu

While in

Use

18 Reviewing images and video clips

Playback, press .

to highlight an option.

Use

to select an image or video clip, press , and follow any on-screen

instructions.

NOTE: To hear audio associated with video clips, transfer them to your computer

(see “

Transferring and printing images” on page 23).

4. To exit the selected Playback option, press .

5. To exit the

Remove Red Eyes—Allows you to remove red eyes in images containing human

subjects (see “Removing red eyes” on page 19).

Rotate (M440 series only)—Rotates images in 90-degree increments.

Use Press to save the image in the new orientation.

On M630/M540 series, access this feature from the

“Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 21).

Crop (M440 series only)—Allows you to crop an image to a selected orientation (see

“Cropping images” on page 22).

On M630/M540 series, access this feature from the

“Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 21).

Design Gallery...—(M630/M540 series) Allows you to enhance images by editing, cropping, adding borders, and more (see “Using the Design Gallery Menu”

on page 21).

Photosmart Express...—Allows you to mark images for printing, sharing, and ordering prints online (see “Using HP Photosmart Express” on page 27).

Favorites—Allows you to tag images as Favorites (see “Tagging images as

Favorites” on page 20).

View Slideshow—Allows you to create and view slideshows of your images and videos (see “Viewing slideshows” on page 20).

Move Images to Card—Moves images from internal memory to memory card. Available only if there are images in internal memory and a memory card is inserted.

To move images, select this option and follow the on-screen prompts.

Playback Menu, hold until the menu disappears.

to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments.

Design Gallery Menu (see

Camera Setup...—Displays the Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior (see “

Camera Help...—Displays a list of help topics for commonly used features.

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 13.

Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 31).

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The red-eye removal process takes a few seconds, after which the image displays with green boxes around corrected areas, along with the

• Save Changes (Default)—Saves a copy of the original image with the changes and returns to the

• View Changes—Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas.

To exit the

Playback Menu.

Remove Red Eyes menu without saving changes, press .

Tagging images as Favorites

Tagging an image as a Favorite allows you to quickly select the group of images tagged as Favorites for printing or viewing as a group. You may tag up to 200 images as

Favorites.

1. While in

then press

Use displayed image. This image is checked in the

image as a Favorite, press

3. For each additional image you want to tag as a Favorite, use then repeat Step 2.

4. To exit the

If you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, tagged images retain the tag when transferred to your computer (see “

on page 23).

Playback, use to display an image you want to tag as a Favorite,

to highlight Favorites, press , then press again to tag the

Playback Menu, hold until the menu disappears.

Remove Red Eyes menu:

Favorites menu. To untag the

again.

to display the image,

Transferring and printing images”

Viewing slideshows

Select View Slideshow to configure and run a slideshow of images and/or video clips on the camera Image Display.

From the

• Images—Plays the specified images: All (default), Favorites, Pictures Only, Videos Only.

• Interval—Sets the amount of time each image is shown: 2 secs, 5 secs (Default), 10 secs, 15 secs, 60 secs.

• Loop—Specifies how often the slideshow repeats: Once (Default), 2x, 3x, Continuous.

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View Slideshow menu, use to select a slideshow option.

5 Using the Design Gallery Menu

M630/M540 series: You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your

captured images.

While in

Use

Unless otherwise stated, Design Gallery effects are applied to a copy of the image; the original image is retained.

Modifying colors

Playback, use to scroll to an image, then press . to highlight Design Gallery, then press . to highlight an option, then press and follow any on-camera instructions.

Modify Color—Allows you to apply a color effect to an image (see “Modifying colors”

on page 21).

Add Borders—Allows you to add a border to an image (see “Adding borders”

on page 21).

Rotate—Rotates images in 90-degree increments.

Use

to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments.

Press

Crop—Allows you to crop an image to a selected orientation (see “Cropping images”

on page 22).

On M440 series, you access this feature through the

the Playback Menu” on page 18).

to save the image in the new orientation.

Playback Menu (see “Using

TIP: If you plan to modify colors, do so before adding a border.

Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. To modify

colors:

From the press

Use

• Black & White—Converts color images to black and white.

• Sepia—Converts image to a brownish tone to look old-fashioned.

• B&W Tints—Applies color tones on a black and white version of an image.

Press Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the color.

Press the

to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image.

Design Gallery Menu. Press to exit without saving and return to the

Modify Color menu.

Adding borders

TIP: If you plan to modify colors or crop your image, do so before adding a border.

Design Gallery Menu, use to select Modify Color, then

to select the color scheme and display the Modify Color menu.

to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to

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Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed

image. To add a border:

From the

Use

• Soft Edge—Applies a soft, vignetted frame to the image.

• Oval—Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges.

• Rectangle—Adds a rectangular matte border with sharp corners.

Press Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the border.

Press

Design Gallery Menu. Press to exit without saving and return to the Add

Borders menu.

Design Gallery Menu, use to select Add Borders, then press

to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image.

to select the border and display the Add Borders menu.

to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the

Cropping images

Crop allows you to crop the displayed image to the selected orientation, then use

the Zoom lever and

TIP: Make sure you crop images as needed before adding borders.

From the

Use

• Landscape (Default)—Horizontally crops the displayed image to a 3:2 aspect ratio (one third wider than tall).

• Portrait—Vertically crops the displayed image to a 2:3 aspect ratio (one-third taller than wide).

Follow the on-camera instructions to use the Zoom lever and adjust what appears in the cropped image.

Press Menu. Press

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.

Design Gallery Menu, use to select Crop, then press .

to select a crop orientation and preview the effect it has on the image.

to save a copy of the cropped image and return to the Design Gallery

to ensure that the image content you want gets saved.

to exit without saving and return to the Crop menu.

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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.

NOTE: Transferring a large number of high-resolution images from a memory card

to your computer may take up to two hours. Even if your Image Display turns off during the transfer process or it appears that nothing is happening on the computer, do not disconnect your camera from your computer until your computer indicates that image transfer is complete. When transferring a large number of images, be sure your camera batteries are fully charged or use an optional HP Photosmart dock or memory card reader.

Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software

If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software (see “Install the software” on page 6), use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer.

When you connect your camera to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed:

• If you have tagged images as Favorites (see “

on page 20), the tags are transferred with the images to your computer.

• If you have marked images for printing (see “

on page 27) and the computer is connected to a printer, the marked images are

automatically printed.

• If you have marked images for sharing (see “ computer is connected to the Internet, the selected images are automatically sent to their destinations.

• If you have marked images to buy as prints (see “

on page 29) and the computer is connected to the Internet, you can follow the

instructions on the computer screen to buy prints of those images you selected.

• You can transfer the images on the camera to the computer by following the instructions on the computer screen.

Tagging images as Favorites”

Marking images for printing”

Sharing images” on page 29) and the

Buying prints online”

TIP: You can also perform these tasks using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see

the documentation that came with your dock).

To transfer images using the HP Photosmart Software:

1. If you have marked images for sharing, printing, or buying prints online (see “

HP Photosmart Express” on page 27), verify that the computer is connected to a

printer and/or the Internet.

2. Turn off the camera.

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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 “

when establishing a connection to the computer.” on page 36.

After you have transferred the images, you can then use the HP Photosmart Software to edit, print, or send the images from your computer.

My camera stalls

Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software

If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software:

•

You cannot use the

Photosmart Express Menu (see “Using HP Photosmart Express”

on page 27).

• Images marked for printing do not automatically print when the camera is connected to the computer.

• Favorites tags do not transfer to the computer.

However, you can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by:

• Connecting your camera directly to the computer (see “

computer” on page 24)

• Using a memory card reader (see “

Share features or Buy Prints Online on the camera's

Connecting to the

Using a memory card reader” on page 25)

Connecting to the computer

1. Turn off the camera, connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that

came with your camera, then turn on the camera. Your computer's provided image transfer software should start. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your images.

2. When you have finished transferring images, disconnect the camera from the computer.

If you encounter problems, set the camera’s (see USB Configuration under “ reconnect to your computer.

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 icon with your HP camera model number and copy the images manually. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help.

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USB Configuration to Disk Drive

Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 31) and

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 image transfer software starts automatically and guides you through the process of transferring images.

3. After verifying that the images were successfully transferred, return the memory card to your camera.

If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually, look for the disk drive for the memory card, then copy the images to your local hard drive. For more information about how to copy files, refer to your computer's help.

Printing images directly to a printer

You can print images directly from the camera to any PictBridge-certified printer. For information about printing images from your computer, see

“

Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software” on page 23.

NOTE: You cannot print video clips using the method described in this section. You

can, however, print a frame from a video clip using the HP Photosmart Software. For more information, see Help in the HP Photosmart Software.

1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages.

2. Turn off the camera, connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera.

3. If the Print marked pictures? screen is displayed on the camera's Image Display, do one of the following:

• If you want to print the pictures you

marked for printing (see “

images for printing” on page 27),

highlight Yes, press on-camera instructions to select print options and print the marked pictures.

Marking

, then follow the

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.

•

If you want to select individual images to print, highlight No, then press

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4. When the Image Display on the camera shows an image:

• If you want to print one or more images, use print, use

to specify the number of copies, then press . In the Print

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.

to display an image you want to

• Printer Settings—Specifies paper size, print size and quality, and borderless

printing. Use print option. When you are done specifying print options, press

•

Print All—Prints one copy of each image. Press

to select a print option and use to modify the selected

and follow the on-camera

instructions to begin printing.

•

Print Index—Prints all images as thumbnails. Press

to begin printing.

• Print Favorites—Prints one copy of each image tagged as a Favorite. Press

to begin printing. This option is available only if you have tagged at least

one image as a Favorite (see “

Tagging images as Favorites” on page 20).

• Cancel Printing—Stops the printing of any images that have not yet printed.

Press

, highlight Yes, then press .

5. After the printer has printed all the images you selected, disconnect the camera from the printer.

NOTE: If you connect the camera to a non-HP printer and encounter problems with

printing, contact your printer manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers.

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7 Using HP Photosmart Express

With HP Photosmart Express, you can select pictures in your camera to print automatically (see “ (see “

Buying prints online” on page 29), or to send to custom destinations (see “Sharing

images” on page 29) 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 software, see “

NOTE: Available online services vary by country or region.

Using the Photosmart Express Menu

Marking images for printing” on page 27), to buy prints online

Photosmart Express Menu. For information about installing this

Install the software” on page 6.

To display the

Slide

Use

Print—Allows you to select images and specify number of copies to print. See “Marking

images for printing” on page 27.

Share—Allows you to add custom online destinations and share images to one or more destinations. See “

Buy Prints Online—Specifies images you want printed by an online printing service. See “Buying prints online” on page 29.

NOTE: The features in the Photosmart Express Menu are available only for

pictures. They are not available for video clips.

Photosmart Express Menu:

to and press . to highlight Photosmart Express..., then press . to highlight a menu option, then press .

Sharing images” on page 29.

Marking images for printing

Marked images are automatically printed when you connect the camera to a PictBridgecertified printer or a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed. You can mark

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individual images, all images, or groups of images tagged as Favorites (see “Tagging

images as Favorites” on page 20).

While in the press

2. In the press

Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Print, then

Print menu, highlight an option, then

• This Image—Marks the image currently

displayed. You can scroll to a different image using

• All Favorites...—Displays the Print All

Favorites entry. Press

. This option is available only if you have tagged more than one image as a Favorite (see “

Tagging

images as Favorites” on page 20).

•

All Images...—Displays the Print All Images entry. Press

. This option is

available only if you have more than one image in the camera.

3. If you want to print more than one copy, highlight Change Number of Copies, then press

. In the Print menu for changing the number of copies, use of copies to print, then press

4. From the main

Print menu, you can mark

additional images for printing, using

to specify the number

to display

an image, highlighting This Image in the

Print menu, pressing , then repeating

Step 3.

5. When you are done marking images for printing, hold down

until the menu

disappears.

6. To print the marked images directly to a printer, see “

Printing images directly to a printer” on page 25. To print them from a computer connected to a printer, see “

Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software” on page 23.

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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.

While in the

Online, then press

In the

• This Image—Marks the image currently displayed. You can scroll to a different image using

•

All Favorites...—Displays the Buy Prints of All Favorites entry. Press press as a Favorite (see “

•

All Images...—Displays the Buy Prints of All Images entry. Press press camera.

To mark additional images, use

4. When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints, hold down until the menu disappears.

5. To buy prints of the images you selected, see “

HP Photosmart Software” on page 23.

Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Buy Prints

Buy Prints Online menu, highlight an option, then press .

. This option is available only if you have tagged more than one image

. This option is available only if you have more than one image in the

Sharing images

You can customize the Share menu to include e-mail addresses, group distribution lists, or other online services. You can then select images to send to these destinations.

, then

Tagging images as Favorites” on page 20).

, then

to display an image, press , then repeat Step 2.

Transferring images with

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

1. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet.

While in the press press

3. Connect the camera to your computer. Follow the

on-screen instructions to set up destinations in your camera.

4. Turn off the camera and disconnect the camera

from the computer. Turn on the camera, access the

Photosmart Express Menu, then highlight

Share and press to verify that the new

destinations are now in the camera.

Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Share, then . If you have already created destinations, highlight Share Menu Setup and again.

Photosmart Express Menu.

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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.

While in the press

2. In the press

• Custom Destinations—Selects the

destination to send the image displayed in the background. There may be multiple destinations depending on the number of them you created (see “

destinations in the camera” on page 29). You

can scroll to a different image using

• All Favorites...—Displays a list of destinations. Highlight each destination to

which you want to send all Favorites, pressing After selecting destinations, press tagged more than one image as a Favorite (see “

Favorites” on page 20).

• All Images...—Displays a list of destinations. Highlight each destination to which

you want to send all images, pressing selecting destinations, press than one image in the camera.

3. To select additional images to share, use

4. When you are done marking images to share, hold down

disappears.

5. To send the images to the destinations, see “

Software” on page 23.

Photosmart Express Menu, use to highlight Share, then

Share menu, highlight an option, then

Setting up online

to select each destination.

. This option is available only if you have

Tagging images as

to select each destination. After

. This option is available only if you have more

to display an image, then repeat Step 2.

until the menu

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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

1. While in the to highlight Camera Setup..., then press .

Use menu.

Use

To exit the

Settings you specify remain until you change them.

Playback menus.

Picture Capture, Video Record, or Playback menu, use

to highlight a menu option, then press to display the menu option’s

to highlight a setting, then press .

Camera Setup Menu, hold down until the menu disappears.

Display Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display.

Low—For extending battery life.

•

Medium (Default)—For normal viewing conditions.

•

High—For very bright lighting conditions.

•

Camera Sounds—Turns the camera sounds (such as button presses and shutter clicks) off and on.

On (Default), Off.

Date & Time—Sets the date and time. See “Set the date and time” on page 5.

USB Configuration—Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera. See

“

Connecting to the computer” on page 24.

Digital Camera (Default)—Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP

•

(Picture Transfer Protocol). Disk Drive—Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC (Mass Storage

•

Device Class).

on page 5.

(Language)—Sets the language. See “Choose the language”

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9 Troubleshooting

Use this section to find information on:

• Resetting the camera (see “

• Possible problems and solutions (see “

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 batteries for at least 5 seconds.

3. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory Card door.

4. Turn on the camera. On successful reset, you may be prompted to set the date and

time (see “

5. Verify that the camera works without an optional memory card, turn off the camera, then reinstall the card.

When the camera is reset, any images or video clips stored in memory are retained.

Set the date and time” on page 5).

Problems and solutions

Use this information to find solutions to common issues you may have using your camera.

NOTE: Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware. To optimize your

digital photography experience, periodically check the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website ( software, and drivers.

www.hp.com/support) for updates to your camera's firmware,

Resetting the camera” on page 32)

Problems and solutions” on page 32)

How can I get professional-quality prints if I don’t have a photo printer?

Use the

“

Buying prints online” on page 29).

The camera does not turn on.

• Install new or recharged batteries, ensuring that the batteries are inserted correctly (see “ they are rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries.

• Reset the camera (see “

• Ensure that the memory card is the proper type (see “ remove the memory card and turn on the camera; if the camera turns on, format the memory card (see “ camera still does not turn on, format the memory card using a memory card reader, or replace the memory card.

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Buy Prints Online feature on the Photosmart Express Menu (see

Install the batteries” on page 4). If you are using rechargeable batteries, ensure

Resetting the camera” on page 32).

Storage” on page 43). If so,

Install and format an optional memory card” on page 6). If the

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 39.

The NiMH batteries will not charge.

• Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile.

• If charging the batteries in an optional battery charger or when docked in an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries.

It takes the camera a long time to turn on.

• Your camera may be slower to turn on if you have a high capacity (4GB or larger) memory card inserted.

• Having a large number of files (over 300) stored on a memory card affects the time it takes for the camera to turn on. Transfer stored files to your computer, then format the memory card.

• Power-on time in on your memory card. Transfer the images to your computer (see “

Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images

Transferring and

printing images” on page 23) and review them there.

The camera does not respond when I press a button.

• Turn on the camera.

• Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer (directly or through an optional dock).

• Replace or recharge the batteries.

• Reset the camera (see “

Resetting the camera” on page 32).

• The memory card may be defective. Remove the memory card and test the camera; if the camera works, replace the memory card.

• Format the internal memory and/or the memory card (see “

Install and format an

optional memory card” on page 6).

The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button.

• Press the Shutter button all the way down.

• Make sure you are in

Picture Capture.

• 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 6). 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.

• Reset the camera (see “

Resetting the camera” on page 32).

• Replace or recharge the batteries.

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My image is blurry.

•Use Focus Lock (see “

Using Focus Lock” on page 11).

• Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions.

•

Use

Steady Photo shooting mode (see Steady Photo under “Using the Picture

Capture and Video Record menus” on page 14).

• Set the flash to

Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to

Action.

My image is too bright.

• Turn the flash off (see “

Setting the flash” on page 13).

• Move back from the subject and use zoom.

My image is too dark.

• Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, use the flash (see “

Setting the flash”

on page 13), or add indirect lighting.

• If the subject you are trying to capture is outside the flash range, turn off the flash. This causes a longer exposure time, so use a tripod or hold the camera steady. For information about flash working distance for this camera, 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.

My image is grainy.

• Add indirect lighting, use the flash (see “

Setting the flash” on page 13), or wait for

natural lighting conditions to improve.

•

Using

• You may have zoomed in too far using digital zoom (see “

Steady Photo shooting mode can increase graininess.

Digital zoom”

on page 12).

• 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.

Images are missing on my camera.

Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory. If so, transfer the images to the memory card (see Move Images to Card under “

Playback Menu” on page 18).

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Using the

I have two memory cards that are the same size, but one stores many more pictures than the other.

• Your memory card may contain files that are not images or videos recognized by the camera. Save any data on the memory card that you want to keep, then format the memory card (see “

Install and format an optional memory card” on page 6).

• If your memory cards are 4GB or larger, the card that stores fewer images may have been improperly formatted by a device that does not support 4GB or larger cards. A new type of High Capacity Secure Digital (marked SDHC) memory card is now available that prevents improper formatting and use by devices not supporting 4GB or larger cards. Try formatting the card in this camera, which supports High Capacity Secure Digital cards.

• Your memory card may be defective. If you have formatted your memory card in the camera and it does not show the expected capacity, consider replacing the 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. Instead of deleting them, format the memory card (see “

Install and

format an optional memory card” on page 6).

My camera indicates I can store 2000 images regardless of the Image Quality setting.

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.

The Power light is on but the Image Display is off, or the camera seems stuck and won't operate.

•Slide

to a different position or press any camera button to reactivate the

Image Display.

• Reset the camera (see “

Resetting the camera” on page 32).

The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images.

• Power-on time in Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images on your memory card. Transfer the images to your computer (see “

Transferring and

printing images” on page 23) and review them there.

•See “

Storage” on page 43 and “Memory capacity” on page 43 for tips about

memory cards.

Video recording terminates abruptly. The video is saved successfully, but it is shorter than expected.

Replace your memory card with a faster card. Look for cards marked High Performance, Pro, Ultra, or High Speed.

Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back.

If the video is stored on a memory card, transfer the video to your computer (see

“

Transferring and printing images” on page 23), then reformat the card (see “Install and

format an optional memory card” on page 6).

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The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.

This is normal. However, if anything seems out of the ordinary, turn off the camera and allow the camera to cool. Then examine the camera and the batteries for signs of possible damage.

For best image quality, turn off the camera when not using. Always store the camera in a cool place.

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.

• Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer.

• Turn the camera off, then on again. If that does not fix the problem, reset the camera (see “

Resetting the camera” on page 32).

• If the problem persists, contact HP Support (see “

Product support” on page 38).

I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer.

• Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see “ see “

Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software” on page 24.

Install the software” on page 6), or

• 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.

• Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive (see USB Configuration in “

Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 31), then follow the steps in “Connecting to the computer” on page 24.

I get an error message when transferring images to my computer.

A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera. Close the HP Photosmart Software, disconnect the camera from the computer, and reset the camera (see “ process (see “

The HP Photosmart Software does not start automatically when I connect to my Macintosh.

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.

The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer images from my camera.

Having a large number of files stored on an optional memory card affects the amount of time it takes for the HP Photosmart Software to start transferring images. For best results, transfer images to your computer frequently, and always format the card after transferring images (see “

36 Troubleshooting

Resetting the camera” on page 32). Then, restart the image transfer

Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software” on page 23).

Resetting the camera” on page 32).

My camera shuts down unexpectedly.

• A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera. Remove the batteries and reset the camera (see “ reinstall the batteries and turn on the camera.

• Recharge the batteries.

• Connect the camera to AC power via an optional HP Photosmart dock, then turn on the camera.

• Replace the batteries.

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:

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 specific code.

• Lens Error (general)—M440–021

• Lens Error (zoom cannot retract)—M440–022

• Lens Error (lens cannot extend)—M440–033

• Lens Error (zoom in failed)—M440–041

• Lens Error (zoom out failed)—M440–081

• Unsupported card—M440–200

• Unable to format card—M440–202

• Error saving image—M440–100

• Error saving video—M440–102

• Batteries Low (followed by data on battery types and performance)—AA–400

Resetting the camera” on page 32). Then

www.hp.com/support.

www.hp.com and searching on the

My camera shuts down unexpectedly. 37

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

Camera tips, product registration, newsletter subscriptions, driver and software updates, purchase HP supplies and accessories

Customers with disabilities www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility (English only)

Hewlett-Packard Technical Support; firmware, software, and driver updates; support information

Windows Vista support www.hp.com/go/windowsvista (English only)

Getting assistance

To get the best from your HP product, consult the following standard HP support offerings:

1. Consult the product documentation.

•Review “

• Review the electronic Help section within the software.

• Refer to the camera's Help screens.

2. Visit the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website at contact the store where you purchased this camera. The Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website is available to all HP customers. The Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website is the fastest source of up-to-date product information and expert assistance, including:

• Fast e-mail access to qualified online support specialists.

• Firmware, software, and driver updates for your camera.

• Valuable product and troubleshooting information for technical issues.

• Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsletters (available when

you register your camera).

3. HP support by phone. Support options and fees vary by product, country/region, and language. For a list of support conditions and phone numbers, visit

support.

4. Post-warranty period. After the limited warranty period, help is available online at

www.hp.com/support.

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

6. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your contract.

Troubleshooting” on page 32 in this document.

www.hp.com

Under Learn about:, click Digital Photography

www.hp.com/support

www.hp.com/support, or

www.hp.com/

www.hp.com/support.

38 Product support

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. When the camera warns that the battery charge is low (see “Power indicators” on page 40), HP recommends replacing them with Photo Lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries for longer battery life.

• Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time.

• The first several times you recharge NiMH batteries, they may not provide the number of shots per charge that you expect. Their performance will improve after the batteries have been charged, then discharged completely four or five times. You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period.

• Always insert the batteries in the camera correctly (see “ batteries are inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate.

• If you do not intend to use your camera for more than one month, remove the batteries from the camera.

• The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. To improve battery performance, store the camera and batteries in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment. To prevent short-circuiting the batteries, never carry small metal items such as keys or coins in the same pocket with your batteries.

Extending battery life

To conserve battery power, the Image Display turns off after a period of inactivity. Pressing any button wakes up the camera. After five minutes of inactivity, the camera turns off. To further extend battery life:

•

Set

Display Brightness to Low (see Display Brightness under “Using the Camera Setup

Menu” on page 31).

•

Set your camera to Auto Flash (see Auto Flash under “Setting the flash” on page 13).

• Use optical zoom sparingly.

• Use video recording sparingly.

• Use Image Display sparingly.

•

If you are turning on the camera only to view images, slide camera to start in

• When transferring or printing images, place your camera in an optional HP Photosmart dock connected to AC power.

Playback without extending the lens.

Install the batteries” on page 4). If the

to , then turn on the

Safety precautions for using batteries

• Always use two identical batteries of the same chemistry, brand, and age.

• Do not place batteries in fire or heat them. Always store charged batteries in a cool location.

• Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to each other with any metal object.

• Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects. Do not drop batteries into a change-filled pocket.

• Do not pierce batteries or subject them to strong impacts or shocks.

• Do not solder directly onto batteries.

• Do not allow batteries to get wet.

Managing batteries 39

Appendix A

• Do not disassemble or modify batteries.

• 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.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

Power indicators

When the batteries are low or the camera is in a dock connected to AC power, one of the following icons appears in the Image Display. If no battery icon appears in the Image Display, the batteries have sufficient power to function normally.

Icon

Blinking

NOTE: If the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and

you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera.

Battery performance

This graph shows the relative number of photos you can take using Photo Lithium, NiMH, and Alkaline batteries. Actual performance may vary based on usage, battery type, and battery manufacturer. Many additional factors affect the number of photos you can take (see “

about batteries” on page 39).

Description

Battery level is low. Camera will soon power down.

Battery is depleted. Camera will power down.

Camera is operating on AC power.

Top points

NOTE: For more information about batteries, go to www.hp.com/support and search on the

code AA-400.

40 Managing batteries

The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios:

Type of Use

Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month Poor Fair Good

Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per month

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 recharger or with an optional HP Photosmart dock. For information about recharging NiMH batteries, as well as safety precautions when recharging, see the documentation that came with your HP quick recharger or HP Photosmart dock.

Alkaline Photo

Lithium

Fair Good Fair

NiMH

Recharging NiMH batteries 41

B Specifications

Resolution Pictures, M630 series:

• 7.2MP (3088 by 2320) effective pixel count

• 7.2MP (3096 by 2328) total pixel count

Pictures, M540 series:

• 6.2MP (2864 by 2152) effective pixel count

• 6.2MP (2872 by 2160) total pixel count

Pictures, M440 series:

• 5MP (2592 by 1936) effective pixel count

• 5.1MP (2600 by 1944) total pixel count

Video clips (QVGA):

320 by 240 total pixel count, 24 frames/sec

Sensor M630/M540 series: Diagonal 7.34 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD

M440 series: Diagonal 7.12 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

Lens Focal length:

Viewfinder None

Zoom 3x optical zoom

Focus Normal:

Shutter speed 1/1500 to 2 seconds

Built-in flash Yes, 6-second typical recharge time (8-second maximum recharge time

Flash working range To locate the flash working range for this camera, go to www.hp.com/

optimized 24 bit image and stored in the JPEG format. This transformation results in no discernible change to color or detail in the stored image, and allows the image to be read by computers.

• Wide—5.9 mm

• Telephoto—17.7 mm

• 35 mm equivalent—36 mm to 108 mm

F-Number:

• Wide—f/2.7 to f/4.8

• Telephoto—f/4.8 to f/8.5

M630 series: 7x digital zoom

M540 series: 6x digital zoom

M440 series: 5x digital zoom

• Wide—200 mm (7.87 in) to infinity

• Telephoto—200 mm (7.87 in) to infinity

Close-up:

Wide—100 mm to 800 mm (3.94 in to 31.5 in)

at power-on)

support, select your language and region, enter your camera model

number in the Search: Product field, click Product Information, then click Specifications.

42 Specifications

(continued)

Image Display 6.0 cm (2.36 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight, 115,200 pixels (480

Storage • 16MB internal flash memory.

Compression format • JPEG (EXIF) for pictures

Interfaces USB mini-B

Standards • USB—PTP and MSDC

External body dimensions

Weight 132 grams (4.65 ounces) without batteries

Power Power source: two AA batteries (Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable

Temperature range Operational:

by 240) total pixel count

• Slot for memory card.

• This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity SD and SDHC memory cards, 32MB to 8GB.

• This camera supports storing a maximum of 2000 images on a memory card.

• The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings (see “

on page 43).

• Motion JPEG for video clips

• JPEG

• Motion JPEG

•DPOF

• EXIF

•DCF

•DPS

Measurements with camera off and lens retracted (width, depth, height):

96 mm (W) by 28 mm (D) by 63 mm (H) (3.77 in by 1.10 in by 2.48 in)

NiMH)

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) at 15% to 85% relative humidity

Storage:

–30° to 65° C (–22° to 149° F) at 15% to 90% relative humidity

Memory capacity”

Memory capacity

Not all 16MB of internal memory is available for storing images, because some memory is used for internal camera operations. The actual file sizes and number of images that can be stored in internal memory or on a memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image, or length of each video clip and associated audio clip.

Image quality

To locate 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

Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 14), go to www.hp.com/

under “

support, select your language and region, enter your camera model number in the Search:

Product field, click Product Information, then click Specifications.

Memory capacity 43

Index

Action mode 14 adding borders 21 arrow buttons 3 assistance 38 Auto mode 14

Back button 3 batteries

conserving 39 install 4 performance 40

top points about use 39 battery door 4 borders 21 Burst setting 15, 16

camera

dimensions 43

parts 3, 4

specifications 42

turn on/off 4

weight 43 Camera Setup Menu 31 Camera Sounds 31 Close-up mode 14 Color 15 color depth 42 colors 21 compression format 43 computer, connect to 23, 24

Date & Time 5, 31 Date & Time Imprint 15 Delete button 3 digital zoom 12 dimensions 43 direct print 25 Display Brightness 31

e-mail images 29 exposure 11

F-number 42 Favorites 20 flash

red-eye reduction 13 setting 13

working range 42 Flash button 3 focal length 42 focus

auto focus 9

brackets 9

focus lock 11

optimizing 10 format memory card 6

getting assistance 38

HP Photosmart Express 27 HP Photosmart Software 6

Image Display 3 Image Quality 14, 43 images

Date & Time Imprint 15

Image Quality 14

magnifying 18

number remaining 8

sending 30

transfer to computer 23 install memory card 6 install software 6 Instant Review 9, 16 interfaces 43 internal memory 8, 43

Landscape mode 14 Language 5, 31

Magnify control 3 magnifying images 18

memory

capacity 43 card 6, 8, 43

card door 4 Menu/OK button 3 menus

Camera Setup 31

Design Gallery 21

Photosmart Express 27

Picture Capture 14

Playback 18

Video Record 14 microphone 4 modifying colors 21 Move Images to Card 19

Night Portrait mode 14 number of

pictures 43

pictures remaining 8

on/off 4 ON/OFF button 3 online

destinations 29

print buying 29 optical zoom 12

parts of camera 3, 4 Photosmart Express Menu

buying prints online 29

marking images for

printing 27

sharing images 29 Picture Capture Menu 14 pictures 8, 15 Playback 17 Playback Menu 18 Portrait mode 14 power

indicators 40

light 3

ON/OFF button 3

Index

print images 25, 27 prints, buy online 29 problems and solutions 32

record video clips 9 red-eye removal 19 Region 5 remaining pictures count 8 removing red eyes 19 resolution 42 reviewing images 17

safety precautions for

batteries 39

selecting images for

destinations 29, 30 selecting images for printing 27 Self-Timer

light 4 Self-Timer setting 14, 15 sending individual images 29,

30 set date and time 5 setting up destinations 29 share pictures 27 Shutter button 3, 9 shutter speed 42 slideshow 20 software install 6 solving problems 32 sounds of camera 31 space remaining in memory 8 specifications 42 State Selector 3 Steady Photo mode 14 storage 43 Sunset mode 14 support process 38

video clips 9 Video Record Menu 14 View Slideshow 20 viewing thumbnails 18 Vista support 38

weight 43 Windows Vista support 38

zoom 11, 12, 42 Zoom lever 3

Theatre mode 14 Thumbnails 18 Thumbnails control 3 Time & Date 5, 31 transfer images 23, 24 troubleshooting 32 turn on/off power 4

USB configuration 24, 31

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 attenti on of users of this product.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl e protection against harmful interference in a residen tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, i f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenc e to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular i nstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correc t the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or rel ocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the e quipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the deal er or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For further information, contact:

Manager of Corporate Product Regulations Hewlett-Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, Ca 94304 (650) 857-1501

HP Photosmart M440/M540/M630 series Digital Camera Declaration of Conformity (European Economic Area)

According to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1

Supplier's name: Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd

Supplier’s address: 60 Alexandra Terrace #07-01, The Comtech

declares that the product:

Product name: HP Photosmart M440/M540/M630 series Digital Camera (may contain suffixes) Product number(s): L2501A, L2502A, L2503A, L2504A, L2505A, L2506A (M440 series)

Regulatory model: SNPRB-0704 (M440/M540 series)

Product options: HP Photosmart 2200 Camera Charging Dock (product number Q6262A, Regula tory Model SDCAB-0703) .

Conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety IEC/EN 60950-1:2001

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Supplementary information:

The product herewith complies with the requiremen ts of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC an d carries the CE marking accordingly.

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICE S-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Imaging and Printing Manufacturing Operatio n Singapore

Singapore 118502

L2460A, L2461A, L2462A, L2463A, L2464A, L2465A (M540 series) L2454A, L2455A, L2456A, L2457A, L2458A, L2459A (M630 series)

SNPRB-0705 (M630 series)

IEC/EN 60825-1:1994+A1:2002+A2:2001 Class 1 LED

EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003, Class B IEC/EN 61000-3-2:2000 IEC/EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003

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Hewlett-Packard M440 User’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Getting started

Camera top and back

Camera front, side, and bottom

Before taking pictures

Install the batteries

Turn on the camera

Choose the language

Set the region

Set the date and time

Install and format an optional memory card

Install the software

Using your camera

Taking pictures

8 Taking pictures and recording video clips

Recording video clips

Instant Review

Auto focus and exposure

Focusing on the subject

Optimizing focus

Using Focus Lock

Optimizing exposure

Using zoom

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

Setting the flash

Flash Setting—Red-Eye

Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips 13

Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus

Using the Self-Timer setting

Using the Burst setting

Reviewing images and video clips 17

Deleting images

Viewing thumbnails

Magnifying images

Using the Playback Menu

Removing red eyes

Tagging images as Favorites

Viewing slideshows

5 Using the Design Gallery Menu

Modifying colors

Adding borders

Cropping images

6 Transferring and printing images

Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software

Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software

Connecting to the computer

Using a memory card reader

Printing images directly to a printer

7 Using HP Photosmart Express

Using the Photosmart Express Menu

Marking images for printing

Buying prints online

Sharing images

Setting up online destinations in the camera

Sending images to online destinations

8 Using the Camera Setup Menu

9 Troubleshooting

Resetting the camera

Problems and solutions

Camera error messages

10 Product support

Helpful websites

Getting assistance

A Managing batteries

Top points about batteries

Extending battery life

Safety precautions for using batteries

Power indicators

Battery performance

Recharging NiMH batteries

B Specifications

Memory capacity

Image quality

Index