HP Photosmart M440, Photosmart M540, Photosmart M630, L2501A, L2502A User Manual
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HP Photosmart
M440/M540/
M630 series
Digital Camera
User Guide
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Contents
1 Getting started
Camera top and back ................................................................................................................3
Camera front, side, and bottom..................................................................................................4
Before taking pictures.................................................................................................................4
Install the batteries...............................................................................................................4
Turn on the camera..............................................................................................................4
Choose the language...........................................................................................................5
Set the region.......................................................................................................................5
Set the date and time...........................................................................................................5
Install and format an optional memory card.........................................................................6
Install the software................................................................................................................6
Using your camera......................................................................................................................7
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips
Taking pictures...........................................................................................................................8
Recording video clips.................................................................................................................9
Instant Review............................................................................................................................9
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
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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
2
1 Getting started
Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use,
and begin taking pictures.
Camera top and back
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7
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4 5 6
1 Power light.
2
button.
3 Shutter button.
4
Delete button—Accesses the Delete function while in Instant Review (see “Instant
Review” on page 9) and Playback (see “Deleting images” on page 18).
5
Flash button— Accesses the flash settings while in Picture Capture (see “Setting
the flash” on page 13).
6
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).
7
Zoom lever—Accesses / Zoom (see “Using zoom” on page 11), Thumbnails
(see “
Viewing thumbnails” on page 18), and Magnify (see “Magnifying images”
on page 18) functions.
8
and buttons—Scroll through menus and images.
9
button—Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions.
10
Back button—Returns you to the previous menu or view. Press and hold to back out of
all menus.
11 Image Display.
Getting started 3
Camera front, side, and bottom
2
3
4
6
5
1
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 “
Recharging NiMH batteries”
on page 41). Turn off the camera before
removing the batteries.
Turn on the camera
To turn on the camera, press the button.
Chapter 1
4 Getting started
Choose the language
Use to choose the language you want, then
press
.
To change the language later, use the
Camera
Setup Menu (see “
Using the Camera Setup Menu”
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 “
Using the Picture Capture
and Video Record menus” on page 14.
1.
Use
to adjust the highlighted value.
2. Use
to move to the other selections and
repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set
correctly.
3.
Press
when the date, time, and format
settings are correct, then press
again to
confirm.
To change the date and time later, use the
Camera
Setup Menu (see “
Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 31).
Before taking pictures 5
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
to .
2.
Press
.
3.
Use
to select Format Card, then press .
4.
Use
to select Yes, then press to format the card.
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 “
Using the Playback Menu” on page 18.
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:
www.hp.com/support. Known
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
www.hp.com/go/
windowsvista (English only).
Chapter 1
6 Getting started
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
See “Taking pictures” on page 8 and
“
Recording video clips” on page 9
For information on setting picture capture and
video record settings
See “Setting options for taking pictures and
recording video clips” on page 13
For information on reviewing images and video
clips on the camera
See “Reviewing images and video clips”
on page 17
For information on enhancing your images See “Using the Design Gallery Menu”
on page 21
For information on transferring images from
your camera to a computer
See “Transferring images with HP Photosmart
Software” on page 23
For information on printing images See “Printing images directly to a printer”
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 Record. Slide to to take pictures or to to record
video clips. The Image Display resembles the following:
1
•
Picture Capture indicator.
•
Video Record indicator.
2 12
0:15
•
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).
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
to .
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.
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
to .
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 “
Auto focus
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.
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
, select This
Image from the
Delete menu, then press .
NOTE: To hear audio associated with video clips, transfer them to your computer
(see “
Transferring and printing images” on page 23).
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
Green focus brackets Focus found.
Red focus brackets Focus not found (see “Optimizing focus” on page 10).
(shaking hand icon)
(Pictures only) Long exposure required (see “Optimizing
exposure” on page 11).
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
Playback, see the topics
on blurry, dark, light, or grainy images in “
Troubleshooting” on page 32.
Recording video clips 9
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 “
Using Focus Lock”
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 “
Using the
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 “
Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus”
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
Close-up (see Close-up under “Using the Picture Capture and
Video Record menus” on page 14).
• If the camera is set to
Close-up and cannot focus, the camera will not take the
picture. Try one of the following:
• Move within the
Close-up range (100-800 mm or 3.94-31.5 in) or set the
camera to
Auto (see Auto under “Using the Picture Capture and Video
Record menus” on page 14).
• In low contrast scenes, use Focus Lock (see “
Using Focus Lock”
on page 11).
Chapter 2
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 (
) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it may be blurry because it is
difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Try one of the following:
• Set the flash to
Auto Flash or Flash On (see “Setting the flash” on page 13).
• 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
mode to
Steady Photo (see Steady Photo under “Using the Picture Capture
and Video Record menus” on page 14).
• Turn on more light.
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
appears when you
press the Shutter button halfway down, the picture may be blurry. To reduce potential
blur, see the suggestions in “
Optimizing exposure” on page 11.
Using zoom 11
Optical zoom
Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x).
While in
Picture Capture or Video Record, use the
buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom. Press
to zoom in
and
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.
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 “
Using the Picture
Capture and Video Record menus” on page 14.
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
until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you
zoom in too far, press
.
3. To return to optical zoom, press
.
NOTE: Digital zoom is not available when recording video clips.
Chapter 2
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
. To exit without changing the flash setting,
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 Setting—Red-Eye” on page 13.
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.
The flash setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or you turn off the camera.
NOTE: The flash is set to Flash Off in Landscape, Sunset, and
Theatre shooting modes, and while recording video clips or using Burst. The
flash is set to
Red-Eye in Night Portrait shooting mode.
Flash Setting—Red-Eye
The red-eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects'
eyes, which can make human eyes appear red in the captured image. Using
Red-
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.
Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips 13
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