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Trademark and copyright information © Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. The information contained in this document is - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 4
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Started Camera Parts 8 Setup 12 Attaching the wrist strap 12 Installing the batteries 12 Installing a memory card (optional 13 Turning on power 14 Choosing the language 14 Setting the date and time 15 Installing the software 16 2-Taking Pictures Taking a picture 19 Using Instant Review 19 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 6
Services 49 Obtaining support in the United States 49 Obtaining support worldwide 51 Appendix A: Accessories and Battery Management Accessories 55 Managing Batteries 55 Extending battery life 56 Rechargeable batteries 56 Power Conservation 57 Appendix B: Reference Camera Specifications - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 7
your new HP photosmart 120 series digital camera. This easy-to-use digital camera takes high-quality photos, records video clips, and makes it easy for you to share your photos with family and friends. You can select images that you want to print by using the HP Photo Imaging software for Microsoft - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 8
-indicates that the camera is light recording video Blinking red-indicates that the 10 second self-timer is in use; blinks with increasing frequency until picture or video is taken Off-indicates that the self-timer is not in use and video is not being recorded 8 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 9
4 USB connector 5 Power adapter connector 6 Battery door Description Allows you to connect the camera to a computer by using a USB cable Allows you to connect an optional HP AC power adapter to the camera to operate the camera without batteries Allows access to the batteries 1-Getting Started 9 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 10
in on your subject or set the 10 second self-timer 10 Flash button Selects the Flash setting 11 ON/OFF button Turns the camera power on and off 12 Memory card door Allows access to insert or remove the memory card 13 Wrist strap mount Wrist strap attachment 10 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 11
picture before taking it and review it afterward Solid red-indicates that the camera is recording video Blinking red-indicates that the camera is: z initializing z saving images to memory z charging the flash z connected to a computer by a USB cable z running low on battery power z running low on - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 12
it from the back of the camera. Installing the batteries 1 Open the Battery door on the bottom of the camera. 2 Insert the batteries (supplied) as indicated. NOTE For more information about batteries, refer to Appendix A: Accessories and Battery Management. 12 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 13
Installing a memory card (optional) Your digital camera comes with 4 megabytes (MB) of internal memory so that you can store images and video in your camera. However, you can use an optional CF memory card to expand the camera's memory so that you can store more images and video. After you unload - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 14
to Chapter 5. Choosing the language The first time you turn the camera on, the following screen appears and prompts you to choose a language. 1 Scroll to the language that you want by using the Arrow buttons. 2 Press OK to select the highlighted language. 14 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 15
the buttons to set the time. 5 When you are finished, select Exit, and then press OK. The clock stops each time you remove batteries from the camera, so you might need to reset the date and time. For more information, refer to Appendix A: Accessories and Battery Management. 1-Getting Started 15 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 16
to install it. To install bonus software: 1 Click Start, click Run, and then in the Open box, type X:\Bonus\setup.exe, where X is the drive letter of your CDROM drive. 2 Click OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the bonus software. 16 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 17
5 Insert the HP Photo Imaging CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 6 Double-click the CD icon on the desktop. 7 Double-click the appropriate language folder, and then double-click the installer icon. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If your camera shipped with bonus - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 18
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camera is initializing, the flash is charging, or another situation may exist. For troubleshooting information, refer to Chapter 5. NOTE The camera camera. Preview mode is discussed later in this chapter, and Playback mode is discussed in Chapter 3, Reviewing Your Images. Using Instant Review - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 20
example, an 8 MB memory card can record approximately 70 seconds of video, and a 16 MB memory card can record approximately140 seconds. Video files can be very large and use a lot of space on the memory card. NOTE Your camera supports a memory card up to 128 MB. 20 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 21
The self-timer icon appears on the Display. NOTE Pressing the zoom. button once activates the digital 4 Press the Shutter button, and then release it. The Video/Selftimer light on the front of the camera blinks for 10 seconds before the picture is taken. Using Preview mode Preview mode is the - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 22
1 Press the button once to turn on digital zoom. The icon appears on the Display. NOTE Pressing the timer. button twice activates the self- 2 Use the Display to frame your subject, and then take the picture. To cancel digital zoom, press the button twice. 22 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 23
the image quality The camera has three image quality settings: Good, Better, and Best. You can view the quality setting on the Display. This setting determines the quality of your images and how many images can be stored in internal memory or on the CF memory card. Higher quality images take - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 24
(4 by 6 inches). Internal memory-up to 12 images 8 MB CF memory card-up to 25 images To change the image quality: z Press the button until the setting you want appears on the Display. The settings change incrementally from Good to Better, and then to Best. 24 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 25
Images Playback mode After you have taken some pictures and they are stored in the camera, you can view them in Playback mode. You can also view your video clips, delete or magnify images, and more. To review your images: 1 Press the button to activate Playback mode. 2 You can scroll through your - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 26
about accessories for your camera, refer to Appendix A: Accessories and Battery Management. If you do not have images stored in your camera or on the CF memory card, the No images screen appears on the Display. To return to Preview mode, press the button. 26 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 27
the current image or all images, or formats the memory card Undelete restores the most recently deleted image or all images Displays images as thumbnails (9 per page) Magnifies the displayed image Allows you to adjust the camera settings Exits the Playback menu 3-Reviewing Your Images 27 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 28
is selected for printing when you connect the camera to your computer. For more information about printing your images, refer to Chapter 4, Connecting and Printing. NOTE If you are viewing a video clip, the option is inactive because you cannot print video clips. 28 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 29
either internal memory or the CF memory card. z Undelete - Appears if you have deleted any images or video clips. This option restores the most recently deleted images or video. The Undelete option is available until another picture or video is taken, another deletion occurs, or the camera is turned - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 30
the buttons. To view an enlarged image, select it, and then press OK. To move to the next page of images, use the buttons. 30 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 31
the Magnify menu, you can scroll up or down, right or left, magnify more, or exit by using the menu icons provided on the Display. 3-Reviewing Your Images 31 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 32
the computer to recognize the camera as a digital camera (Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) standard). This is the default setting on the camera. z Disk Drive - causes the computer to recognize the camera as a disk drive (Mass Storage Device Class (MSDC) standard). 32 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 33
information, refer to Chapter 1, Getting Started. Move to CF Card This menu option allows you to move images from the camera's internal memory to a CF memory card. This option appears only if you have a CF memory card installed, and internal memory contains at least one image. If you select this - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 34
This menu option determines the language of the menus and the text on the Display. For information about how to select a language for your camera, refer to Chapter 1, Getting Started. Exit This menu option exits the Playback menu and returns to Playback mode. 34 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 35
on your computer to send by e-mail. To transfer images to your computer, connect the camera to the computer by using the USB cable provided. Connecting to a computer Turn the camera on, and then connect the camera directly to a computer by using the USB cable as shown in the illustration. When the - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 36
in the camera. When you transfer images from the camera to your computer, the print order is copied along with them. The HP Photo Imaging software reads the print order and prints the images that you selected. For more information, refer to the software's Help. 36 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 37
images are stored on a CF memory card, you can insert the memory card directly into most HP photosmart printers. When you insert the memory card into the printer, the printer reads the print order and prints the specified images. For more information, see the instructions available with your printer - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 38
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5 Troubleshooting and Support Problems and Solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera The batteries does not turn are not on. functioning correctly. Use only photo-quality AA lithium, alkaline, Ni-Cd, or Ni-MH batteries. Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly. The charge in - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 40
has stopped operating. Remove and reinsert the batteries. Replace the batteries if necessary. The camera You did not Press the Shutter button all the does not take press the way down. a picture Shutter button when I press hard enough. the Shutter button. 40 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 41
, refer to Appendix A: Accessories and Battery Management. The Ni-MH You must recharge all Ni-MH batteries you batteries after fully draining are using were them four times for the recharged batteries to reach their incorrectly. optimum capacity and performance. 5-Troubleshooting and Support 41 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 42
Do not try to get closer than the camera's minimum focus range. You moved the Hold the camera steady as you camera while press the Shutter button or use you took the a tripod. picture. The scene was Turn on flash or use a tripod. dark so the exposure was long. 42 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 43
Problem My image is too dark. My was too far away. Make sure your subject is within 3 meters (approximately 9 feet) of the camera when you take the picture. A light shone behind the subject. Use the Flash On setting to brighten Off and take the picture again. 5-Troubleshooting and Support 43 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 44
and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera. When I connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, I do not get a Disk Drive icon on my desktop. The USB Configuration setting is not set to Disk Drive. Change the USB Configuration setting to Disk Drive. 44 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 45
a memory card or is not a supported memory card. Check and ensure that the card is a CompactFlash (CF) memory card. Battery power is Either recharge or low and the replace the batteries. camera will shut down soon. There are no Take some pictures. images in the camera and you are trying to review - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 46
batteries or the corrupted image memory card when the caused by the camera is turned on. camera not shutting down properly. Unknown device The camera is connected to a USB device that it does not recognize. Make sure you are connected to a supported computer. 46 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 47
removed from the camera when you unload them to a computer. Solution Try connecting the camera directly to the computer, or disconnect other devices attached to the hub. If you want to have the images removed, choose this option from the HP Photo Imaging software. 5-Troubleshooting and Support 47 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 48
, and hours of support are subject to change without notice. How HP can help The HP support hotline can help resolve problems with setup, installation, configuration, and operation. For help with non-HP hardware or software, please contact the manufacturer. 48 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 49
If you think your camera needs repair, first call the Customer Support Center, which can help determine if service is required and direct you to a service site. Otherwise, contact the store where you purchased the product. Or, visit www.hp.com/cpso-support/guide/psd/repairhelp.html for the nearest - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 50
your credit card. Charges begin only when you connect with a support technician. the HP SupportPack. Service coverage begins HP. For more information call 1-888-999-4747 or visit www.homeandoffice.hp.com and select "warranty upgrades" under "product support." 50 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 51
.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html. Alternatively, you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number indicated in this manual. For English support in Europe, contact +44 (0) 207 512 52 02. Algeria +213 (0) 61- +49 (0)180 52 58 143 (DM .24/min, Euro .12/min) 5-Troubleshooting and Support 51 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 52
(or local 01 3154442) Russian Federation +7 095 797 3520 (Moscow) +7 812 346 7997 (St. Petersburg) Saudi Arabia 800 897 14440 Singapore +65 6272 5300 52 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 53
) 490-3520 United Arab Emirates 971 4 883 8454 United Kingdom (UK) +44 (0) 207 512 52 02 Venezuela 0 800 4746 8368 Viet Nam +84 (0) 8 823 4530 5-Troubleshooting and Support 53 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 54
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.com. Some accessories for your HP photosmart 120 series digital camera include: z HP AC power adapter (C8875A) z Rechargeable batteries and battery charger z CompactFlash (CF) memory card z Camera bag z Portable tripod Managing Batteries Each time you remove the batteries from the camera, the clock - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 56
unloading pictures to your computer. z Turn the camera off during a pause in picture taking. z Use the Auto Flash setting rather than Flash On. Rechargeable batteries NiCd or NiMH batteries can be recharged by using a battery charger (purchased separately). 56 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 57
turn off the Display backlight manually by pressing and holding the button for at least 2 seconds. To turn on the Display backlight again, press the button for at least 2 seconds. NOTE Power conservation only occurs when the camera is running from battery power. 6-Appendix A: Accessories and 57 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 58
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Appendix B: Reference Camera Specifications Feature Sensor Description 1.0 MP Color depth Resolution 1/2" 24 bits (8 bits x 3 colors) Good 0.25 MP (576 x 432) Better 1.0 MP (1152 x 864) Memory type Best 1.0 MP (1152 x 864) 4 MB flash memory Memory capacity Lens Zoom Capture modes Exposure - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 60
batteries (included) or optional HP AC adapter (6V, 2A type 2 plug) Interfaces For power consumption data, please see the regulatory supplement included on the CD that came with your camera. The file name is regulatory_supplement.htm USB 2.0 Full-speed device 60 hp photosmart 120 user's manual - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 61
Feature Standards Case Material Tripod mount Dimensions Weight Description PTP MSDC JPEG Motion JPEG AVI DPOF EXIF DCF Plastic Yes External Body Dimensions: 111mm (L) x 44.5mm (W) x 69mm (H) 151 grams (without batteries) 7-Appendix B: Reference 61 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 62
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59 resolution 59 blinking lights self-timer 8, 21 viewfinder 11, 14, 19, 36 blurry images 42 bonus software install for Macintosh systems 17 install for Windows systems 16 bright, images too 43 buttons behavior when camera connected to computer 35 location and description 8 C CF memory card cannot - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 64
36 64 configure camera preferences 32 USB settings 32 connections failed 47 connectors power adapter 9 USB 9 conserve battery life 41, 56 battery power 20, 36 contact HP Customer Support 48 customer support 48 D damage protection 50 dark images, troubleshoot 43 date effect when batteries removed 15 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 65
used 61 digital zoom specifications 59 use 10, 22 view effect on subjects 22 dimensions of camera 61 disk drive icon not present on Macintosh computer 44 set camera to be recognized as 32 display button 11 doors battery 9 CF memory card 10 download printer drivers and software 48 DPOF (Digital Print - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 66
. See lights install batteries 12 bonus software for Macintosh systems 17 bonus software for Windows systems 16 CF memory card 13 software for Macintosh operating systems 17 software for Windows operating systems 16 interface specifications 60 internal memory amount supported 13 delete images 19 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 67
level 24 increase 20 move images to CF memory card 33 move images to computer 36 ISO (sensitivity) 60 J JPEG compression format for files 60 standards used 61 L language choose 14 menu 34 LCD specifications 60 LEDs. See lights lens specifications 59 life of batteries extend 41, 56 view 56 light on - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 68
images in memory 26 O on/off button 10 optical viewfinder blinking light 11, 14, 19, 36 frame pictures 19 location 10 overview of product 7 P parts of the camera 8 phone support U.S. 49 worldwide 51 photo-lithium batteries 56 Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) 32, 61 pictures preview 21 review 19 take - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 69
resolution for quality levels 59 review pictures taken 19 thumbnail images 30 S save images on CF memory card to computer 37 self-timer blinking light 8, 21 Index button 10 delay 60 light 8 set 10 time before picture taken 21 use 21, 22 sensor for camera 59 serial number location 49 service support - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 70
internal memory to computer 36 tripod mount 11 purchase 55 troubleshoot before you call 49 problems 39 turn on and off automatically 57 backlight on display 20, 57 camera does not 39 camera power 10, 14 flash 23 U undelete images 29 unknown device 46 updates for printer drivers and 70 software 48 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 71
3 HP photosmart 48 HP products 48 purchasing 55 sales and service offices 49 warranty upgrades 50 weight of camera 61 white balance 60 Windows operating systems install bonus software 16 install software 16 worldwide support 51 wrist strap attach 12 mount for attachment 10 Z zoom specifications 59 - HP Photosmart 120 | HP Photosmart 120 series digital camera - (English) User Gui - Page 72
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