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HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share

Quick Start Guide

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HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share

Quick Start Guide

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1. Attach the Wrist Strap

S Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side

of the camera as shown.

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2. Install the Battery

Your camera can use either a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery (L1812A/L1812B) or a disposable Duracell® CP1 battery. See Appendix A in your camera User’s Manual for important information about the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

1. Open the Battery/Memory card door on the bottom of

the camera by sliding the door to the back of the camera.

2. Insert the battery in the larger slot as shown, and push it

in until the latch catches.

3. Close the Battery/Memory card door by pushing the

door down and then sliding the door toward the front of the camera until the door latches.

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3. Charge the Battery

If the battery you installed is a disposable CP1 battery, you can skip this step. If the battery you installed is a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, it will be partially charged. To charge the battery:

1. Plug the power cord into the HP AC adapter. If more than

one power cord is in the box, use the cord that is appropriate for power outlets in your country. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

2. Open the small rubber door on the side of the camera.

3. Attach the thin cord from the AC adapter to the power

adapter connector on the side of the camera as shown. The Power/Memory light on the back of the camera will start blinking to show that the battery is charging.

When the Power/Memory light stops blinking, the battery is fully charged, and you can then unplug the power adapter from the camera. You can continue to use the camera while the battery is being charged by the power adapter.

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4. Choose the Language

The first time you turn the camera on, you are prompted to choose a language.

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch to the

right and then releasing it. The lens extends and the Power/Memory light to the left of the switch turns solid green. The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up.

2. Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller .

3. Press the button to select the highlighted language.

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5. Set the Region

After choosing a language, you are prompted to choose the continent where you live. The Language and Region settings determine the defaults for the date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television.

1. Scroll to the region that you want by using the

buttons.

2. Press the button to select the highlighted region.

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6. Set the Date and Time

You are now prompted to set the date and time.

1. The first item highlighted is the date and time format. If

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

buttons. If the date and time format is correct, press

the button to move to the Date.

2. Adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the

buttons.

3. Press the buttons to move to the other selections.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set

correctly.

5. Press the button when you have entered the proper

values for the date and time. A confirmation screen appears, asking if the correct date and time have been set. If the date and time are correct, press the button to select Yes.

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7. Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional)

Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips. However, you can use a memory card (purchased separately) instead to store images and video clips.

1. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory card

door on the bottom of the camera.

2. Insert the memory card in the small slot above the battery,

with the notched side of the card going in first, as shown. Make sure the memory card snaps into place.

3. Close the Battery/Memory card door and turn on the

camera.

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To help prevent corrupted cards and images, you should format memory cards before you use them for the first time. To format the memory card:

1. Press the button, then use the button to move to the Playback Menu .

2. Press the button to highlight Delete, and then press the

button to display the Delete sub-menu.

3. Use the button to highlight Format Card, and then

press the button to display the Format Card confirmation screen.

4. Press the button to highlight Yes, and then press the

button to format the card.

Formatting Card... appears in the Image Display while the camera is formatting the memory card. When the camera has completed the formatting, the Total Images Summary screen is displayed.

To remove the memory card from the camera, first turn the camera off. Then open the Battery/Memory card door, press down on the top edge of the memory card, and it will spring outward from the slot.

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8. Take a Still Picture

1. With the camera turned on, frame the subject for your

picture in the viewfinder.

2. Hold the camera steady with both hands and press the Shutter button on the top of the camera halfway down.

The camera measures and locks the focus and exposure. The AF viewfinder light turns solid green when focus is locked.

3. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. You will hear a shutter click when the camera takes the picture. The Power/Memory light blinks as the camera writes the image to memory. The image appears for several seconds on the Image Display.

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9. Record a Video Clip

1. With the camera turned on, frame the subject for your

video in the viewfinder.

2. To start recording video, press and release the Video

button on the top of the camera.

3. To stop recording video, press and release the Video

button again; otherwise, the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory.

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