Hewlett-Packard R830 User’s Manual
HP Photosmart
R830/R840 series
Digital Camera
User Guide
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Contents
1 Getting started
Camera top, side, and back .......................................................................................................4
Camera front and bottom............................................................................................................5
Camera dock insert.....................................................................................................................5
Before taking pictures.................................................................................................................5
Install the battery..................................................................................................................6
Charge the battery................................................................................................................6
Turn on the camera..............................................................................................................6
Choose the language...........................................................................................................7
Set the region.......................................................................................................................7
Set the date and time...........................................................................................................7
Install and format an optional memory card.........................................................................8
Install the software................................................................................................................8
Using your camera......................................................................................................................9
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips
Taking pictures.........................................................................................................................10
Recording video clips...............................................................................................................11
Instant Review..........................................................................................................................11
Auto focus and exposure..........................................................................................................11
Focusing on the subject......................................................................................................11
Optimizing focus.................................................................................................................12
Using Focus Lock...............................................................................................................12
Optimizing exposure...........................................................................................................13
Using zoom...............................................................................................................................13
Optical zoom.......................................................................................................................13
Digital zoom........................................................................................................................13
3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips
Setting the flash........................................................................................................................15
Red eye..............................................................................................................................15
Using the shooting modes........................................................................................................15
Using Panorama mode.......................................................................................................16
Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus...............................................................17
Using the Self-Timer settings..............................................................................................20
Using the Burst setting.......................................................................................................20
Adaptive Lighting................................................................................................................21
Exposure Compensation....................................................................................................21
White Balance.....................................................................................................................21
ISO speed...........................................................................................................................21
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4 Reviewing images and video clips
Using Playback.........................................................................................................................22
Deleting images..................................................................................................................23
Viewing thumbnails.............................................................................................................23
Magnifying images..............................................................................................................23
Using the Playback Menu.........................................................................................................24
Tagging images .................................................................................................................24
Viewing slideshows............................................................................................................25
Stitching panoramas...........................................................................................................25
5 Using the Design Gallery Menu
Removing red eyes...................................................................................................................27
Applying artistic effects.............................................................................................................27
Enhancing photos.....................................................................................................................28
Modifying colors........................................................................................................................29
Adding borders.........................................................................................................................29
Cropping images......................................................................................................................30
6 Transferring and printing images
Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software..................................................................31
Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software.............................................................32
Connecting to the computer...............................................................................................32
Using a memory card reader..............................................................................................33
Printing directly to a printer.......................................................................................................33
7 Using HP Photosmart Express
Using the Photosmart Express Menu.......................................................................................35
Marking images for printing......................................................................................................35
Buying prints online..................................................................................................................36
Sharing images.........................................................................................................................36
Setting up online destinations in the camera......................................................................37
Sending images to online destinations...............................................................................37
8 Using the Camera Setup Menu..............................................................................................38
9 Troubleshooting
Resetting the camera...............................................................................................................39
Problems and solutions............................................................................................................39
Camera error messages...........................................................................................................45
10 Product support
Helpful websites.......................................................................................................................46
Getting assistance....................................................................................................................46
A Managing batteries
Top points about batteries........................................................................................................48
Extending battery life................................................................................................................48
Safety precautions for using batteries......................................................................................48
Power indicators.......................................................................................................................49
Number of shots per battery charge.........................................................................................49
Recharging the Lithium Ion battery...........................................................................................49
Safety precautions for recharging batteries..............................................................................50
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Contents
B Specifications
Memory capacity.......................................................................................................................53
Image quality............................................................................................................................54
Video quality.............................................................................................................................54
Index..............................................................................................................................................55
3
1 Getting started
Use this section to get familiar with the camera controls, set up your digital camera for
use, and begin taking pictures.
Camera top, side, and back
4 5 6
7
8
9
1 2
1
Mode button—Accesses the Shooting Mode menu while in Picture Capture
(see “Using the shooting modes” on page 15).
2
Flash button—Accesses the flash settings while in Picture Capture (see “Setting the
flash” on page 15).
3
and “
4 Speaker.
5 Shutter button.
6 Power light.
7
Zoom lever—Accesses / Zoom (see “Using zoom” on page 13), Thumbnails
(see “
on page 23) functions.
8
9
10 USB connector.
11 Battery Charging light.
12
images” on page 23) or Instant Review (see “Instant Review” on page 11).
13
14 Image Display.
selector—Switches between Picture Capture, Video Record, and
Playback (see “Taking pictures” on page 10, “Recording video clips” on page 11,
Reviewing images and video clips” on page 22).
Viewing thumbnails” on page 23), and Magnify (see “Magnifying images”
and buttons—Scroll through menus and images.
button—Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions.
Delete button— Accesses the Delete function while in Playback (see “Deleting
Back button—Returns you to the previous menu or view.
3
14
13
12
11
10
4 Getting started
Camera front and bottom
1
1 Microphone.
2 Flash.
3 Self-Timer/Focus Assist light—See “Using the Self-Timer settings” on page 20.
4 Lens.
5 Lens cover/Power switch—Turns the camera on and off and protects the lens while the
camera is off.
6 Dock connector.
7 Tripod mount.
8 Battery/Memory Card door.
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Camera dock insert
If you purchase an optional HP Photosmart dock, it will come with multiple plastic inserts.
When setting up the dock for use with this camera, use the dock insert with the black
triangle tag. For instructions, see the documentation that came with your dock.
Before taking pictures
Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips.
Camera front and bottom 5
Chapter 1
Install the battery
1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding
the door latch as indicated on the Battery/
Memory Card door.
2. Insert the battery in the larger slot, pushing the
battery in until the latch catches.
3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door.
To remove the battery, move the battery latch as
shown until the battery springs free.
NOTE: Fully charge the battery before using it
the first time (see “
on page 6). Turn off the camera before
removing the battery.
Charge the battery
To charge the battery in the camera:
1. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the camera and the large
end into the power adapter, then
plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet, as shown.
It may take up to one minute for the
camera's Battery Charging light to
start blinking, indicating that the
battery is charging. The battery is
fully charged when the Battery
Charging light turns on solid (see “
on page 49 for information on charging times).
2. When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power adapter.
Charge the battery”
Recharging the Lithium Ion battery”
NOTE: For other methods for recharging the battery, see “Recharging the Lithium
Ion battery” on page 49.
Turn on the camera
To turn on the camera, slide the lens cover open until
it clicks, uncovering the lens.
To turn off the camera, slide the lens cover closed
until it clicks, covering the lens.
CAUTION: When sliding the lens cover, keep
your fingers clear of the lens. Fingerprints on the
lens can impair the quality of the picture.
6 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 38).
.
Set the region
Along with the language setting, the region setting
determines the default date format and the format of
the video signal for displaying camera images on a
television when connected through an optional
HP Photosmart dock (see “
Menu” on page 38).
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 17.
1.
Use
2. Use
repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set
correctly.
3.
Press
settings are correct, then press
confirm.
To change the date and time later, use the
Setup Menu (see “
to move to the other selections and
Camera
Using the Camera Setup Menu”
Using the Camera Setup
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 38).
Before taking pictures 7
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 optional memory card
in the smaller slot as shown.
Make sure the memory card
snaps into place.
3. Close the Battery/Memory Card
door and turn on the camera.
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
setting. This camera supports
storing a maximum of 1999
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 31).
1. With the camera turned on, slide
2.
Press
3.
Use
4.
Use
Image Quality
.
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, remove the memory card. To transfer images from internal memory to
an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card under “
Menu” on page 24.
For information about supported memory cards, see Storage under “Specifications”
on page 52.
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
8 Getting started
Using the Playback
www.hp.com/support. Known
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).
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.
www.hp.com/go/
For information on taking pictures and capturing
video clips
For information on setting picture capture and
video record options
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 directly to a printer”
See “Taking pictures” on page 10 and
“Recording video clips” on page 11.
See “Setting options for taking pictures and
recording video clips” on page 15.
See “Reviewing images and video clips”
on page 22.
on page 27.
See “Transferring images with HP Photosmart
Software” on page 31.
on page 33.
TIP: To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, and
Playback, slide to the desired option.
Using your camera 9
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
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2 12
0:15
3 Memory card indicator.
4 Battery level indicator (see “Power indicators” on page 49).
5 Focus brackets (see “Auto focus and exposure” on page 11).
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 11).
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.
•
to .
10 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 11).
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
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:
Indicator Description
Auto focus
, select This
Green focus brackets Focus found.
Red focus brackets Focus not found (see “Optimizing focus” on page 12).
(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 “
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 12).
(Pictures only) Long exposure required (see “Optimizing
exposure” on page 13).
Playback, see the topics
Troubleshooting” on page 39.
Using Focus Lock”
Recording video clips 11
Chapter 2
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 “
shooting modes” on page 15) other than Close-up and 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:
For pictures and video clips: If the scene has low contrast, use Focus Lock (see
“
Using Focus Lock” on page 12) 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 “
the shooting modes” on page 15).
• If the subject is too close (less than 500 mm or 19.7 in), move farther away from the
subject or use
on page 15).
If the camera is set to
Try one of the following:
• Move within the
camera to
• In low contrast scenes, use Focus Lock (see “
Using the
Using
Close-up (see Close-up under “Using the shooting modes”
Close-up and cannot focus, the camera will not take the picture.
Close-up range (100 mm to 1 m or 3.94 to 39.4 in) or set the
Auto (see Auto under “Using the shooting modes” on page 15).
Using Focus Lock” on page 12).
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.
12 Taking pictures and recording video clips
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.
•
• Turn on more light.
) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it may be blurry because it is
If the subject is out of the flash range or you do not have a tripod, turn on
Photo. (For R840 series, see “
menus” on page 17. For R830 series, see “Using the shooting modes”
on page 15.)
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 adjusts the lens
to make the subject of your picture appear closer. After you have zoomed 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 under “
Auto Flash or Flash On (see “Setting the flash” on page 15).
Steady
Using the Picture Capture and Video Record
appears when you
Optimizing exposure” on page 13.
Optical zoom
Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x).
While in
on the Zoom lever to control zoom. Press
zoom out.
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 enlarges within the yellow frame to
indicate the area of the scene 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 shown in the
Image Display is appropriate for the size at which you want to print the captured image.
Picture Capture or Video Record, use the buttons
to zoom in and to
Using zoom 13
Chapter 2
For MP values and their recommended print sizes, see Image Quality under “Using the
Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 17.
To use digital zoom:
1. While in
Picture Capture, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the
maximum level, then release the lever.
2. Press and hold
zoom in too far, press
3. To return to optical zoom, press
until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you
.
.
NOTE: Digital zoom is not available in / Panorama mode nor when recording
video clips.
14 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 create a panorama, 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. The flash may cause a
phenomenon called red-eye (see “Red eye” on page 15).
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. The flash may cause a
phenomenon called red-eye (see “
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.
. To exit without changing the flash setting,
Red eye” on page 15).
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, / Panorama,
Sunset, and Theatre shooting modes, with the Burst setting, and while
recording video clips. The flash is set to
mode.
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 and animal's eyes appear to glow in the
captured image. You can remove the red eyes in human subjects after you have captured
the image, using either
the Design Gallery Menu” on page 27) or the HP Photosmart Software that came with
your camera. You can remove the glowing eyes in animal subjects after you have
captured the image using Pet-Eye Fix (see “
Remove Red Eyes (see Remove Red Eyes under “Using
Using the shooting modes
Shooting modes are predefined settings for everyday situations. They are optimized for
particular types of scenes or shooting situations.
Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips 15
Flash On in Night Portrait shooting
Enhancing photos” on page 28).
Chapter 3
To select a shooting mode, press Mode while in Picture Capture, use to highlight
a shooting mode, then press
press
.
Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to
select a special shooting mode.
Close-up—Use when taking close-up pictures of subjects between 100 mm and 1 m
(3.94 to 39.4 in) away.
Steady Photo (R830 series only)—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 “
R840 series cameras, see Steady Photo under “Using the Picture Capture and Video
Record menus” on page 17.
Theatre—For capturing images at school programs, concerts, or indoor sporting events
without using flash.
Panorama—For grand landscapes or group pictures where you need to capture a wide
shot that one image cannot capture (see “Using Panorama mode” on page 16).
or
Landscape—For scenes with deep perspective, such as mountain scenes.
Portrait—For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.
Optimizing exposure” on page 13). To use Steady Photo with
. To exit without changing the shooting mode,
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.
Beach—For capturing scenes at the beach.
Snow—For capturing scenes in snow.
Sunset—For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset.
NOTE: The shooting modes do not apply when you are recording video clips.
The shooting mode remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn off the
camera.
Using Panorama mode
The / Panorama mode allows you to take a sequence of 2 to 5 pictures that can be
stitched together to capture a scene too wide to fit into a single picture. To stitch your
panoramic sequence together, use
panoramas” on page 25). If you installed the HP Photosmart Software (see “Install the
Stitch Panorama on the camera (see “Stitching
16 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips
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