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contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple®, Macintosh®, and Mac® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. MultiMediaCardTM is - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 4
cap 15 Installing the batteries 15 Installing a memory card (optional 16 Turning on power 17 Understanding the status screen 17 Restoring previous settings 18 Choosing the language 18 Setting the date and time 19 Installing the software 19 Windows 20 Macintosh 21 Camera states and menus - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 5
Chapter 3: Reviewing images and video clips 46 Using playback 46 Tagging images for direct print 48 Using the playback menu 49 Delete 52 Record audio 53 View thumbnails 54 Magnify 55 Rotate 56 Setup 57 Chapter 4: Using hp instant share 58 Setting up the share menu on the camera 59 Using - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 6
72 USB configuration 73 TV configuration 74 Language 74 Move images to card 75 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 76 Problems and solutions 76 Resetting the camera 86 Messages on the camera 87 Messages on the computer 96 Getting assistance 99 HP accessibility website 99 HP photosmart - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 7
Appendix A: Batteries and camera accessories 106 Managing batteries 106 Extending battery life 108 Rechargeable batteries 109 Power conservation 109 Purchasing camera accessories 110 Appendix B: Specifications 112 Memory capacity for still images 117 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 8
USB port. To further enhance your experience, you may purchase an HP Photosmart 8886 camera dock. (For information on purchasing the camera dock, see page 110.) The camera dock allows you to easily download images to a computer, send images to a printer or television, recharge the camera batteries - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 9
to the pages in parentheses after the part names for more information about those specific camera parts. Top and back of camera 1 2 3 AF 4 15 5 14 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 # Name Description 1 ON/OFF Turns the camera power on and off switch (page 17) 2 Video button Starts and stops recording - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 10
on and off on the Image Display 10 Print button Allows you to tag images for printing (page 48) 11 Playback Turns Playback on and off on the button (page 46) Image Display 12 Live View Turns Live View on and off on the button (page 29) Image Display 10 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 11
Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback, and to view all the menus 14 Viewfinder is charging, or the camera is still processing the last picture Both and AF are blinking-an error has occurred; for example, the memory is full (see the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 12
Front, bottom, and side of camera 2 3 1 4 11 10 9 5 6 7 8 # Name 1 Flash (page 31) 2 Self-Timer light (page 27) 3 Microphone (page 24) Description to On 2 shots, also blinks during the time between the first and second shots. Records audio clips 12 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 13
memory card 9 Power adapter connector (page 111) Allows you to connect an optional HP AC power adapter to the camera to either operate the camera without batteries, or recharge the batteries in the camera 10 USB connector (pages 67, 69) Allows you to connect a USB cable from the camera to a USB - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 14
strap between the plastic stay on the wrist strap and the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera. 2 Insert the long loop of the tether through the small loop and pull to tighten the knot. then under the lens cap as shown. Pull to tighten the knot. 14 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 15
next section, Installing a memory card (optional). NOTE For more information, see Managing batteries on page 106. You can also use an optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera, and you can recharge batteries in the camera using an optional HP AC power adapter or HP 8886 camera dock. For more - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 16
battery/memory card door. To remove a memory card, press down on the top edge of the memory card, and it will spring outward from the slot. NOTE You can install or remove an optional memory card while the camera is powered on with an optional HP AC power adapter. 16 hp photosmart 630 series user - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 17
to the right and releasing it. The lens extends, the Image Display turns on for a few seconds (see the next subsection), and the Power/ Memory light turns on solid. Understanding the status screen When you turn on the camera, the HP logo screen and then the status screen display for a few seconds on - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 18
power cycles ago) by holding down the OK button while also sliding the ON/OFF switch to turn on the camera. The restored settings are then displayed across the top of the status screen. (See the previous menu on page 71, and then see Language on page 74. 18 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 19
turns off. Installing the software The HP Photo & Imaging software allows you to unload images from the camera, camera to a computer or printer. NOTE Copies of this User's Manual are also located on the HP Photo & Imaging software CD. Look in the \docs\Readme file on the CD to see where the manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 20
from other manufacturers. To install any bonus software: 1 Click Start, click Run, and in the Open box, type X:\Bonus\setup.exe (where X is the letter of your CD drive). 2 Click OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the bonus software. 20 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 21
icon on the computer desktop. 4 Double-click the installer icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. NOTE Before you can unload images from the camera to a Macintosh computer, you must first change the USB Configuration setting to Disk Drive in the Setup menu on the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 22
on using Share, see Chapter 4: Using hp instant share on page 58. Your camera also has a fourth menu, the Setup menu, which allows you to adjust a number of camera settings. For information on this menu, see Chapter 6: Using the setup menu on page 71. 22 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 23
down to take the picture. You will hear a shutter click when the camera takes the picture. After the picture is taken, the image is displayed for several seconds in Instant Review on the Image Display. You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the OK button. You can use Playback to - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 24
memory, whichever comes first. After recording has stopped, the image is displayed for several seconds in Instant Review on the Image Display. You can delete the image and the audio clip that is attached to the image during Instant Review by pressing the OK button. 24 hp photosmart 630 series user - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 25
If you have an optional HP 8886 camera dock, you can review the audio clips attached to your still images by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock. For information on how to do this, see the HP 8886 Camera Dock User's Manual that was included with your camera dock. Recording video clips - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 26
memory HP 8886 camera dock, you can review the audio portion of your video clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock. For information on how to do this, see the HP 8886 Camera Dock User's Manual that was included with your camera dock. 26 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 27
capture menu on page 35, and then see Self-timer on page 38. 2 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface. 3 Frame the subject for your you immediately press the Shutter button all the way down instead, the camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the 10-second - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 28
close-up pictures using the Macro Exposure Mode setting on the camera. NOTE The Exposure Mode setting does not apply when you turns on automatically when you set the Exposure Mode to Macro .) Live View alleviates parallax error when you are using Macro . 28 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 29
a lot of battery power. To conserve batteries, use the viewfinder instead. The following table describes the information that is displayed in the Live View screen of the Image Display when the camera settings are at their default values and no memory card is installed in the camera. NOTE If you - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 30
to turn red after several tries, the lighting may be too low, or there may not be enough contrast in the focus region. Try using Focus Lock (see the next section). NOTE When set to Macro Exposure Mode, the camera will not take a picture if it cannot find focus. 30 hp photosmart 630 series user - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 31
press the Flash button until the flash setting you want is displayed in the status screen. Auto A is the default flash setting. The flash setting resets to Auto when you turn off the camera. The following table describes the flash settings. Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips 31 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 32
captured image. When you set the flash to either Red-Eye A or Night , the camera flashes twice, minimizing the red-eye in the captured images of humans or animals. It will the additional flash. In turn, make sure your subjects wait for the second flash. 32 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 33
zoom Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses no moving lens parts. The camera essentially crops the image, then uses interpolation to enlarge the image to give the appearance of the subject in the picture being from 1.25x to 4x closer. 1 Press the Live View button to turn on Live View. 2 Press - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 34
counts (such as printing), do not use the digital zoom; instead, use the cropping tools in your image editing software to zero in on your subject. For better results when using digital zoom, you may also want to use a tripod to minimize camera shake. 34 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 35
of the images and video clips you capture with your camera, such as their exposure, color, and resolution. 1 To display the Capture menu, press the OK button at any time when the Image Display is turned off, or when Live View is turned on in the Image Display. Screen one Screen two 2 Use - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 36
default Best setting results in higher quality images and video clips, but consumes more storage space in memory, than the Better setting. Similarly, more still images and video clips can be stored in memory at the Good setting than at the Better setting. 36 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 37
The default setting is Best. The Image Quality setting remains set when you turn off the camera. Icon Setting Description Good Still images will be 640 by 480 resolution and have medium compression. This is the most memory-efficient setting, ideal for still images that you want to send via e-mail - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 38
is Off. The Self-Timer setting resets to Off after each picture is captured or video clip is recorded, and when you turn off the camera. For information on using Self-Timer, see Taking self-timer pictures on page 27, or Recording video clips on page 25. 38 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 39
to change the EV Compensation setting, then press OK. The default EV Compensation setting is 0.0 (zero). EV Compensation resets to the default 0.0 setting when you turn off the camera. Exposure mode NOTE The Exposure Mode setting does not apply when you are recording video clips. In the Capture menu - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 40
you see through the viewfinder will not actually appear in your captured image), and Live View alleviates this problem while you are using the Macro setting. If you want to use the viewfinder while using Macro instead, see Using the viewfinder on page 28. 40 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 41
the colors in the image to match the scene illuminant. The default White Balance setting is Auto. The White Balance setting resets to Auto when you turn off the camera. Set the White Balance according to the situations explained in the following table. Icon Setting None Auto Sun Shade Description - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 42
displays. This sub-menu allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the camera to light. Because lower ISO numbers allow slower shutter speeds, use the have set the camera to IS0 100, you may want to use a tripod because of the resulting slow shutter speed. 42 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 43
best ISO Speed for the scene. The ISO Speed setting resets to Auto when you turn off the camera. NOTE When you set the Exposure Mode to Action , Landscape , or Portrait , the ISO Speed menu option is grayed-out, and the camera automatically selects the best ISO Speed setting. Color In the Capture - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 44
the Saturation settings. The default setting is Medium. The Saturation setting remains set when you turn off the camera. Icon - Setting Low None Medium + High Description The colors in your images will set how sharp the edges will be in your pictures. 44 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 45
The following table describes the Sharpness settings. The default setting is Medium. The Sharpness setting remains set when you turn off the camera. Icon Setting - Low None Medium + High Description The edges in your images will be softer. The edges in your images will have normal sharpness. The - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 46
to the next image. 2 Use the buttons to scroll through your images and video clips. Press and hold the or button to scroll faster. 3 To turn off the Image Display after reviewing your images and video clips, press the Playback button again. 46 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 47
hear audio. If you have an optional HP 8886 camera dock, you can review the audio by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock. For information on how to do this, see the HP 8886 Camera Dock User's Manual that was included with your camera dock. The following table describes the information - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 48
of images and video clips in internal memory or on an optional memory card that is installed in the camera 5 -Indicates this image has an you connect the camera directly to any HP Photosmart printer or to any other HP printer with a front panel USB port. The hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 49
to set the number of copies you want to print. The printer icon with the number of copies that you set appears in the allows you to delete images and video clips, format an optional memory card, undelete images, record audio clips to attach to images, view Reviewing images and video clips 49 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 50
this image or video clip, delete all images and video clips, format the internal memory or an optional memory card, or undelete images Records an audio clip to attach to this image (not available automatically 90 degrees clockwise (not available for video clips) hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 51
configure a number of preferences on the camera Shows that this image was digitally zoomed in to a particular magnification level internal memory or on an optional memory card that is installed in the camera Shows HP Instant Share destination selected (see Chapter 4: Using hp instant share on - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 52
image is taken or video clip is recorded • another image or video clip is deleted • the camera is turned off and turned on again • the camera is connected to a computer Use the buttons to highlight an option, and then press the OK button to select it. 52 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 53
are displayed during recording. Audio recording stops when you press the OK button or the camera runs out of memory, whichever comes first. If there is an audio clip already attached to this image, Recording audio with still pictures on page 24. Chapter 3: Reviewing images and video clips 53 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 54
you have an optional HP 8886 camera dock, you can review the audio clips attached to your still images by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock. For information on how to do this, see the HP 8886 Camera Dock User's Manual that was included with your camera dock. View thumbnails In the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 55
-hand corner of the screen next to the Share icon and printer icon, respectively. The number of the currently selected image or video clip out of the total number of images and video clips in memory is shown in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. 3: Reviewing images and video clips 55 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 56
to exit the Playback menu. NOTE If you select this option for an image that was previously rotated, the image will be rotated again. 56 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 57
Setup In the Playback menu (see page 49), if you press OK when the Setup option is highlighted, the Setup menu displays. See Chapter 6: Using the setup menu on page 71. Chapter 3: Reviewing images and video clips 57 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 58
page 62, and then see Tagging images for hp instant share destinations on page 63. 3 Connect the camera to your computer and unload the images as HP Instant Share destinations. NOTE Visit www.hp.com/go/instantshare to see HP Instant Share in action. 58 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 59
click on Cancel to close this dialog box. 2 Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable or an optional HP 8886 camera dock. This activates the Camera Share Menu Setup Wizard. NOTE If you have a memory card installed in your camera, make sure that it is not locked and that it has - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 60
appear in the camera's Share menu. You can also enter a subject and message to go with all e-mails that will be sent to each e-mail address or distribution list. After completing the form, click Next. In the confirmation screen that appears, click Finish. 60 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 61
destinations. After completing each form, click Next. In the confirmation screen that appears, click Finish. 9 When you have finished adding HP Instant Share destinations, click on either Save to Camera on a Windows computer or Next on a Macintosh computer. The new destinations are then saved to the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 62
now use the Share menu. When you press the Share button on the camera, the most recently taken or viewed image appears on the Image Display. The destination per image.) 4 1 Indicates that this image has one HP Instant Share destination selected for it. 62 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 63
share destinations NOTE You can tag each still image for any number of HP Instant Share destinations. However, you cannot tag video clips for any HP Instant Share destinations. 1 Turn on the camera, and then press the Share button. 2 Use the buttons to scroll to a still image for which you - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 64
are e-mailed via HP Instant Share works differently on Windows and Macintosh computers. Windows Images are not HP Instant Share e-mail destinations. Images are e-mailed as attachments directly to recipients using the default e-mail program on your computer. 64 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 65
click on Cancel to close this dialog box. 2 Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable or an optional HP 8886 camera dock. This activates the Camera Share Menu Setup Wizard. NOTE If you have a memory card installed in your camera, make sure that it is not locked and that it has - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 66
, click on either Save to Camera on a Windows computer or Next on a Macintosh computer. The new destinations are then saved to the camera's Share menu. When the computer confirms they have been saved to your camera, disconnect the camera from the computer. 66 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 67
this chapter. NOTE You can also use the optional HP 8886 camera dock to unload images to a computer or print them directly to a printer, as well as display them on a television. See the HP 8886 Camera Dock User's Manual that was included with your camera dock. Unloading to a computer NOTE If you are - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 68
files from the camera to the hard drive of your computer. However, if you want to use the Disk Drive setting on your camera to unload images to a computer that is running Windows 98, you must first install the HP Photo & Imaging software on the computer. 68 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 69
on how to use the Print button, see Tagging images for direct print on page 48.) To print directly to an HP Photosmart printer or to any other HP printer with a front panel USB port: 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Check that the printer is turned on and is online. (There should be no blinking lights on the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 70
The Print Setup menu displays on the camera. If you already tagged images to print via the camera Print button, the number of images selected will be shown, as in this example Print Setup Print Size and Paper Size. 6 Press the OK button to begin printing. 70 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 71
Chapter 6: Using the setup menu The Setup menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the date and time, and the configuration of the USB or TV connection. You can access the Setup menu from either the Capture or Playback menu. 1 To display the Setup menu, open either the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 72
removed from the camera for more than 10 minutes. To set the current date and time, as well as the date/time format, for the camera: 1 Adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the buttons. 2 Press the buttons to move to the other selections. 72 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 73
-Causes the computer to recognize the camera as a digital camera using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) standard. This is the default setting on the camera. Use this setting for unloading and sharing on a Windows computer that has the HP Photo & Imaging software installed on it. z Disk Drive - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 74
on the camera for the first time. For more information on connecting the camera to a TV, see the HP 8886 Camera Dock User's Manual. Language In camera interface, including the text in menus and on the Image Display. The default Language setting is English. 74 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 75
using the buttons. 2 Press the OK button to select the highlighted language. Move images to card The Move Images to Card option appears in the Setup menu if an optional memory card is installed in the camera and the internal memory contains at least one image. In the Setup menu (see page 71), if you - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 76
cannot solve your problem after reviewing the troubleshooting information provided in the following table, you can run diagnostic tests on your camera to try to isolate and solve the problem yourself. The diagnostic tests for the HP Photosmart 630 series digital camera with HP Instant Share are - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 77
a supported (see Purchasing camera card or is accessories on page 110). If the corrupted. card is the proper type, try formatting it (see the Format option in the Delete sub-menu on page 52). If the card will not format, it is probably corrupted. Replace the memory card. The batteries were - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 78
should be charged and fully drained 3-4 times to reach optimum capacity. Also, NiMH batteries discharge on their own when not in use and when not installed in the camera. So if you have not used them in a week or more, they may benefit from being charged. 78 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 79
camera accessories on page 110.) The batteries are damaged or bad. NiMH batteries degrade over time and can fail. If the camera detects a problem with the batteries, it will not start charging or will stop charging prematurely. Purchase new batteries. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 80
been used for awhile. The battery level indicator may also go down quickly if you are using the camera with partially discharged batteries that have not been used for awhile. In this case, replace or recharge the batteries when they are fully drained. 80 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 81
if it is on. The batteries Replace or recharge the batteries. are drained. The optional Ensure that the memory card is memory card is the proper type for your camera not a supported (see Purchasing camera card or is accessories on page 110). If the corrupted. card is the proper type, try - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 82
setting in Exposure menu, but the mode on page 39.) focus is outside the macro (close-up) range. The camera is Wait a few seconds for the still saving the camera to finish processing the last picture you last image before taking another took. picture. 82 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 83
Problem Possible cause Solution A long delay The camera Use Focus Lock. (See Using focus occurs needs time to lock on page 31.) between lock focus and pressing the exposure. Shutter button The camera is Use a tripod or the flash. and the taking a long camera Troubleshooting and support 83 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 84
Problem My image is too dark. subject is within on, but the the flash working distance (see subject was too Appendix B: Specifications on far away. page 112). If your subject is outside the flash working distance, try not look "muddy." dog in snow. 84 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 85
to and saved to the processing memory card. buffer filled up, which stopped the recording. If that does not help, or you are recording audio, replace the memory card you are using with another one, or remove the card and switch to internal memory. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 85 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 86
the memory card slot, as shown. 2 Press the straightened end of a paper clip into the Reset switch until the switch is depressed, then remove the paper clip. The camera is reset. 3 Close the battery/memory card door. You may now use the camera again. 86 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 87
Live View. Replace or recharge batteries, or use an optional HP AC power adapter. Batteries are too low to record a video clip. Battery power is Replace or recharge too low to record batteries, or use an a video clip. optional HP AC power adapter. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 87 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 88
for your camera. (See Appendix B: Specifications on page 112.) Card is unformatted The optional memory card needs to be formatted. Format the memory card (see the Format option in the Delete sub-menu on page 52). This will delete all data on the card. 88 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 89
the proper type for your camera. (See Appendix B: Specifications on page 112.) If it is the proper type, try formatting it (see the Format option in the Delete sub-menu on page 52). If it will not format, it is probably corrupted. Replace the memory card. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 89 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 90
mode on page 39.) FOCUS TOO CLOSE The focus Stay in the Macro distance is closer range of 0.1 to 0.8 m than the camera (2.5 to 32 in) by moving can focus in further away from the Macro subject. (See Exposure Exposure Mode. mode on page 39.) 90 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 91
mode on page 39.) There are no images or video clips in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed in the camera, and you are trying to review them in Playback. Take some pictures or video clips, then review them in Playback. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 91 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 92
Unknown USB device Unsupported printer Possible cause Solution Possibly comes Use the HP software to edit from copying the images copied in images from a internal memory or on the computer to the memory card. Also, do not internal memory remove batteries when the or to an optional camera is turned - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 93
Setup menu. Make sure the cable is connected between the camera or the optional HP 8886 camera dock and the printer. If that does not work, turn off the camera and disconnect it. Turn the printer off and then on again. Re-connect the camera and turn it on. A supported Press the OK button on the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 94
paper jam. Then turn on the printer and try again. Printer is out of paper Your printer is out of paper. Load paper into the printer, and then press the OK or Continue button on the printer. To cancel the print job, press the OK button on the camera. 94 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 95
code numbers that appear The camera may Turn the camera off and have a hardware then on again. If that does or firmware not fix the problem, try problem. resetting the camera (see page 86). If the problem persists, call HP Support (see page 99). Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 95 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 96
on the card to the Share setup, but unlocked position. the optional memory card that is installed in the camera is either full or locked. The cable is not Make sure that the cable is connected firmly connected to the correctly. computer and camera. 96 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 97
camera The camera is turned off. The camera is not working correctly. Turn on the camera. Try connecting the camera directly to an HP Photosmart printer or an HP printer with a front panel USB port, and print an image. This will verify that the image, memory card, USB connection, and the USB cable - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 98
camera. (See Appendix B: Specifications on page 112.) If it is the proper type, try formatting it (see the Format option in the Delete sub-menu on page 52). If it will not format, it is probably corrupted. Replace the memory card. The USB connection failed. Reboot the computer. 98 hp photosmart - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 99
the troubleshooting section of this User's Manual, which starts on page 76. 2 Access the HP Consumer Support Website for support. If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain a wide range of information about your digital camera. Visit the HP website for product help, drivers, and software - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 100
faster service, please be prepared to provide the following information: • The digital camera's model number (located on the front of the camera) • The digital camera's serial number (located on the bottom of the camera) • The computer's operating system 100 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 101
• The version of the digital camera software (located on the camera's CD label) • Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice. Telephone support is free from the date of purchase for the period specified - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 102
card. If you think your HP product needs service, call HP Consumer Support, which can help determine if service is required. Phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa HP Consumer Support 1 382 1111 Ireland 1890 923902 Israel +972 (0) 9 830 4848 102 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 103
222 Turkey +90 216 579 7171 Ukraine +7 (380 44) 490-3520 United Arab Emirates 800 4910 (toll free) United Kingdom +44 (0)870 010 4320 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 103 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 104
may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support. Argentina +54 0 810 555 5520 Australia +61 (3) 8877 8000 (or 0 80-999-0700 (outside Seoul) Malaysia +60 1 800 805 405 104 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 105
6272 5300 Taiwan +886 0 800 010055 Thailand +66 (2) 661 4000 United States +1 (208) 323-2551 Venezuela +58 0 800 4746 8368 Vietnam +84 (0) 8 823 4530 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support 105 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 106
Longest overall battery life Poor Good Low temperature/Winter use Poor Good Infrequent use (without dock) Fair Good Infrequent use (with dock) Fair Good Want to recharge batteries No No NiMH Good Fair Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Good Good 106 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 107
on the Image Display: Icon Description Batteries have 65-100 percent battery life remaining. Batteries have 35-65 percent battery life remaining. Batteries have 10-35 percent battery life remaining. Batteries have less than 10 percent battery life remaining. Camera will power down soon. Live View - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 108
shot. This minimizes the number of times the lens has to extend and retract. z Use an optional HP AC power adapter or HP 8886 camera dock when the camera will be on for extended periods of time, or when unloading pictures to your computer or printing. 108 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 109
or HP 8886 camera dock. Batteries are fully recharged via the HP AC power adapter or camera dock in 15 hours. Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are: z Always recharge both NiMH batteries at the same time. One low-charged battery will reduce the battery life for both batteries in - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 110
local retailer or online at www.hpshopping.com. Some accessories for this digital camera are listed below: z HP Photosmart 8886 camera dock (includes a camera dock, remote control, two rechargeable NiMH batteries, audio/ video cable, USB cable, and an AC power adapter): • United States and Canada - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 111
rechargeable NiMH batteries z HP Photosmart 3.3V AC power adapter (HP supports only HP AC power adapters and other accessories expressly approved by HP): • United States and Canada-C8912A #A2L • Korea, Australia, and New Zealand-C8912A #UUF • Europe-C8912A #UUS z Memory card-Secure Digital (SD) or - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 112
and will probably work; however HP cannot guarantee that.) See Memory capacity for still images on page 117. Focal length: z Wide-5.2 mm z Telephoto-14.4 mm F-Number: z Wide-f/2.9 z Telephoto-f/4.95 Zooming optical viewfinder 3x optical, 4x digital zoom 112 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 113
captured with each picture if Shutter button is held down longer than 2 seconds after picture is taken. z Video-Audio is captured automatically with video. Appendix B: Specifications 113 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 114
menu Compression z JPEG (EXIF) for still images format z MPEG1 for video clips Interfaces z USB to a computer, or USB to an HP Photosmart printer or to any other HP printer with a front panel USB port z DC IN 3.3-3.7V z HP Photosmart 8886 camera dock 114 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 115
alkaline, or rechargeable NiMH. NiMH batteries can be recharged in the camera using the optional HP camera dock or HP AC power adapter. Optional HP Photosmart 8886 camera dock: z United States and Canada- )-C8886A #AC2 z United Kingdom and South Africa- C8886A #ABU Appendix B: Specifications 115 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 116
in (H) Weight 185 grams (6.5 ounces) without batteries Temperature range Operational: 5 to 45° C (41 to 113° F) at 15 to 85% Relative Humidity Warranty Storage: -30 to 65° C (-22 to 149° F) at 15 to 90% Relative Humidity HP 1 year exchange warranty 116 hp photosmart 630 series user's manual - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 117
The following table lists the approximate number of still images that can be stored in the internal 16 MB memory in the camera or on an optional 16 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card when the camera is set to the different Image Quality settings available in the Capture menu (see page 36). NOTE The - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 118
a digital camera 73 as a USB Mass Storage Device Class (MSDC) 73 to computer 67 to printer 69 connectors, descriptions 13 Controller, description 10 customer support 99 D darkening an image 39 Date & Time, setting 19, 72 delete during Instant Review 23 images and video clips from memory 52 digital - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 119
, using 30 format memory card 52 G Good Image Quality setting 37 Index H Help for Capture menu options 36 help from customer support 99 HP AC power adapter connector on camera 13 purchasing 111 HP camera dock connect to 13 description 8 dock insert 8 purchasing 110 HP Instant Share customizing the - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 120
Sharpness setting 44 too dark/light 39 undelete 52 unloading camera to computer 67 view thumbnails 54 White Balance setting 41 install batteries 15 lens cap 15 lens cap tether 14 memory card 16 software 19, 21 wrist strap 14 internal memory, storage capacity 36, 117 ISO Speed, setting 42 L Language - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 121
10 using 48 print images directly from camera 69 from computer 69 tagging images for direct print 48 printer, connect to camera 69 problems, troubleshooting 76 product support 99 R range EV Compensation 114 flash 113 F-number 112 focus 113 rechargeable batteries 109 record audio clips 24, 53 video - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 122
13 troubleshoot problems 76 turn on/off camera sounds 72 HP Instant Share 59 Live View 29 Playback 46 power 17 TV (television) configuration, setting 74 U undelete images 52 under-exposing an image 39 unload images, camera to computer 67 USB configuration setting 73 connector on camera 13 - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 123
clips 46 W web sites for HP 99 White Balance, setting 41 Windows computer bonus software 20 connect to 67 install software 20 working distance of flash 113 wrist strap attaching to camera 14 mount on camera 13 Z zoom specifications 112 use optical or digital 33 Zoom lever, description 10 Zoom - HP Photosmart 635 | hp photosmart 630 series digital camera with hp instant shar - Page 124
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