HP PhotoSmart User Manual

User’s Guide

hp Photosmart Mobile Camera

Document Part Number: 350444-001

September 2003

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User’s Guide hp Photosmart Mobile Camera First Edition September 2003 Document Part Number: 350444-001

Contents

1Welcome

What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

2 Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera

Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Installing the Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Connecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera to Your iPAQ

Pocket PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Using Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Recording a Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Viewing Pictures and Video Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Ending Your Photo Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Exiting the Photosmart Mobile Camera Software. . . 2–6

Disconnecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera . . . . . 2–6

3 Using the Camera Settings

Customizing the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Auto-Exposure Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Setting Up Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Configuring Instant Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

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Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Configuring File Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Customizing Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Tips for Taking Better Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

4 Using iPAQ Image Zone

Viewing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Viewing a Picture Full-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Recording Sound With a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Viewing a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Printing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

A Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . . . . . A–1

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the

FCC logo—United States only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

European Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3

Contents

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing an HP Photosmart Mobile Camera for your HP iPAQ Pocket PC. Use this guide to find out about setting up your Photosmart Mobile Camera and to learn how it works.

The HP Photosmart mobile camera allows you to turn your HP iPAQ Pocket PC into a mobile digital imaging center with

1.3 MP total resolution and 4X digital zoom. Share images through e-mail or the web, or print from your iPAQ Pocket PC using Bluetooth.

The software programs described below are included on your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera software and drivers CD.

HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Software Function

Mobile camera capture application

iPAQ Image Zone Review and share images from your

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Capture images and videos and modify settings for your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera.

iPAQ Pocket PC. Print, send, and email images directly from your iPAQ, or create slideshows to share your pictures with friends and family.

Welcome

HP Photo Unload Utility Automatically transfers images from

HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC

HP Photo Center software Allows you to organize, edit, share,

What’s In the Box

Your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera comes with the following items:

■ HP Photosmart Mobile Camera

■ Software and Drivers CD

■ Protective carrying case

■ Worldwide Limited Warranty card

your iPAQ Pocket PC to your desktop computer whenever its connected.

Print documents and images directly from Pocket PC devices to many Bluetooth, infrared, and network printers.

and print images from your computer.

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Using the HP Photosmart

Getting Acquainted

Mobile Camera

Component Function

1 Lens Shows what will be seen in the photo.

2 Rotating Lens Body Allows you to turn the lens to aim at

3 SDIO interface Interface between your iPAQ Pocket

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the subject when composing a shot.

PC and your Photosmart Mobile Camera.

Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera

Getting Started

Installing the Software and Drivers

Before using your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera for the first time, you must install the software and drivers.

1. Create an ActiveSync connection between your computer and your iPAQ Pocket PC. Refer to the Getting Started booklet that came with your iPAQ Pocket PC for ActiveSync instructions.

2. Insert the Software and Drivers CD that came with your Photosmart Mobile Camera into your computer.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Photosmart software and drivers.

Connecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera to Your iPAQ Pocket PC

To connect the Photosmart Mobile Camera to your iPAQ Pocket PC:

1. Locate the SD slot on your iPAQ Pocket PC and remove any memory cards or other devices.

2. Insert the Photosmart Mobile Camera until it is firmly seated in the expansion card slot of your Pocket PC.

3. You will hear an audible click when the Photosmart Mobile Camera is fully connected. Now you’re ready to take a picture.

CAUTION: When you place your iPAQ Pocket PC and Photosmart

Mobile Camera on a flat surface, be sure that the lens is not facing down. Resting the iPAQ Pocket PC on the camera lens may place stress on the camera joints. Do not use excessive force when handling the Photosmart Mobile Camera or when connecting or disconnecting it.

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