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HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 2
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, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For future reference, please enter the following information: Model Number (on the front of the camera) Serial Number (10-digit number on the bottom of the camera) Date the camera was purchased Printed in China - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 4
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the Battery 14 4 Charge the Battery 15 5 Turn on the Camera 16 6 Choose the Language 16 7 Set the Region 16 8 Set the Date and Time 17 9 Install and Format a Memory Card. . . . . . 18 10 Install the Software 19 Windows 19 Macintosh 20 User's Manual on the CD 20 Interactive User's Guide on - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 6
42 Using Manual Focus 43 Using Zoom 44 Optical Zoom 45 Digital Zoom 45 Manual Shooting Mode 55 Using My Mode 56 Selecting and Saving Preferred Settings in My Mode 56 Using the My Mode Saved Settings Sub-Menu 57 Using the Self-Timer Settings 59 6 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 7
64 Bracketing 66 Image Quality 68 Video Quality 70 White Balance 72 Manual White Balance 73 Auto Focus Area 74 AE Metering 75 ISO Speed 80 Date & Time Imprint 81 Help for the Menu Options 82 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 83 Using Playback 83 Playback and Audio Clips 85 Total - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 8
Settings 124 7 Troubleshooting and Support 125 Resetting the Camera 126 Formatting a Memory Card Using a Computer (Windows 127 HP Image Zone Software 127 Macintosh System Requirements 128 Windows System Requirements 128 HP Image Zone Express 129 8 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 9
Other Devices 132 Problems and Solutions 134 Error Messages on the Camera 148 Error Messages on the Computer 160 Getting Assistance 162 HP Accessibility Website 162 HP Photosmart Website 162 Support Process 162 Phone Support 163 Phone Support Worldwide 165 A Managing Batteries 167 Top - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 10
C Caring for Your Camera 179 Basic Camera Care 179 Cleaning the Camera 180 Cleaning the Camera Lens 181 Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display 181 D Specifications 183 Memory Capacity 189 Image Quality 190 Video Quality 190 10 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 11
the HP Photosmart R817/R818 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photography! This manual explains the HP Real Life technologies and other camera features you can use to ensure great results while enjoying the photographic experience. The HP Photosmart R817/R818 digital camera features - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 12
instructions for help on using camera features (see page 30). • Cradle/Dock-Your R817/R818 digital camera comes with either a cradle or dock. The cradle recharges your Lithium Ion camera battery and allows you to easily transfer images to a computer or send images to a printer. The HP Photosmart - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 13
buy the HP Photosmart R-series dock, you will notice one or more dock inserts included in the box with the dock. When setting up the dock for use with this camera, make sure you use the dock insert with the yellow tag. Follow the instructions in the dock User's Manual to connect the dock insert to - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 14
on optimizing battery performance, see Appendix A, Managing Batteries, starting on page167. NOTE: The rechargeable battery that was shipped with your camera may be partially charged. You should fully charge it before using it the first time (see page 15). 14 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 15
4. Charge the Battery You can charge a battery in the camera (explained here) or in the extra battery bay of the camera dock or in the HP Photosmart quick recharger (see Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 175). 1. Plug the power cord into the HP AC power adapter. If more than one power cord is in - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 16
settings determine the default date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television (see page 121). 1. Scroll to the region that you want by using the buttons. 2. Press the button to select the highlighted region. 16 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 17
8. Set the Date and Time The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which in the image properties, which you can see in Playback when the Playback Menu (see page 88) or HP Instant Share Menu (see page 104) is displayed, when viewing Image Info (see page 92) and when viewing the image - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 18
the camera, open the Battery/Memory card door, and press down on the top edge of the card to free it). You can also transfer the images from internal memory to a memory card (see page 123). NOTE: You can also format a memory card using your computer (see page 127). 18 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 19
and configure the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera. If you do not install the HP Image Zone software, you can still use the camera but certain features will be affected. For details, see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 130. If you have trouble installing or - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 20
Manual: • On Windows: Click View User's Manual on the Main page of the CD installation screen to view the User's Manual. • On Macintosh: Look in the readme file in the docs folder of the HP Image Zone software CD to locate the User's Manual in your language. 20 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 21
User's Guide on the CD The Interactive User's Guide (English only) will guide you through the most-used features of your camera and provide basic digital photography tips. • Windows: Install and run the tutorial from your software CD. • Macintosh: Access the tutorial from the Devices tab of HP Image - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 22
3 switch (see page 16) Description • Plays camera sounds and audio clips. • Solid-Camera is on. • Blinking slowly-Camera is either off or in sleep state and is charging the battery. • Off-Camera is off. Allows you to turn the camera power on and off. 22 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 23
. • Magnify-While in Playback, allows you to magnify a still image. 5 Wrist strap mount Allows you to attach a wrist strap to the (see page 13) camera. 6 Controller with Allows you to scroll through menus and and images on the Image Display. buttons 7 button Allows you to display - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 24
to access the on-camera demo (see page 30 Manual Focus settings. Select between the Auto, Red-Eye, Flash Off, Flash On, and Night flash settings. Frame pictures and video clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback, and to view all the menus. 24 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 25
to page 34) still images and video clips. 4 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on a tripod. 5 Cradle mount Allows you to connect the camera to the cradle or dock, providing access to AC power and USB connectivity. 6 Battery/Memory Allows access to insert and remove the card door (see - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 26
to focus and take a picture, and to (see page 33) record audio clips. 3 Video Starts and stops recording a video clip. button (see page 35) 26 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 27
USB cable from the connector (see camera to a USB-enabled computer or any pages 97, 99) PictBridge-certified printer. 3 Power adapter Allows you to connect the HP AC power connector adapter to the camera to either operate the camera on AC power, or recharge a Lithium Ion battery in the camera - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 28
section, Camera Menus. Live View-Allows you to take still pictures and record video clips. See Chapter 2, Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips, starting on page 31. Playback-Allows you to review the option and using the buttons to change the setting. 28 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 29
, and record audio. See Using the Playback Menu on page 88. The HP Instant Share Menu lets you select images to be sent to printers, e-mail addresses, and other online services the next time you connect the camera to a computer. See Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 104. Getting Started 29 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 30
its major features. You can display the slideshow at any time by turning the camera on and holding down for approximately three seconds. The Image Display goes black for a moment before the slideshow starts. To exit the slideshow at any time, press . 30 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 31
in the upper left corner of the Image Display. TIP: To conserve battery life, the Image Display shuts down during periods of inactivity. To re- displayed in Live View when camera settings are at their defaults and a memory card is installed. If you change camera settings, their icons also display - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 32
camera is in Live View. 2 Indicates that a memory card is installed. 3 • Battery level indicator, when using battery power or (see page 170). • AC power indicator when using the HP AC power adapter with either the cradle or HP Photosmart R-series dock 32 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 33
prevent blurry pictures. TIP: To remove a memory card after taking pictures, turn the camera off and wait a few seconds before removing the card to ensure images are fully stored. The captured image appears in Instant Review (see page 117) on the Image Display. During the first second, green focus - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 34
up to 60 seconds or until the camera runs out of memory. NOTE: To record manually rotate still images using the Rotate option (see page 95). NOTE: The orientation sensor is not used when recording video clips, nor in the Panorama or Document shooting modes. 34 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 35
and instructions for ending the video appear on the Image Display. The camera may emit a sound to indicate that recording has begun (see Camera Speed. After recording stops, the last frame of the video clip appears in Instant Review (see page 117). To delete the video clip, press , then select - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 36
recorded in the audio portion of the video clip. For best audio quality, set optical zoom (see page 45) before recording the video clip. NOTE: Digital Zoom, Bracketing, and Burst mode do not apply when recording video clips. 36 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 37
uses the five focus regions within the focus brackets, shown at right, to determine focus. When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera searches for focus starting from the closest distance. When it finds focus in one region, it then examines other focus regions, displaying those in - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 38
focus area. Then use Focus Lock (see page 40) to focus specifically on your subject. Optimizing Focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the picture do not improve the focus, try using Manual Focus (see page 43). 38 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 39
Macro range. • Set the camera to the Normal Focus page 42). range (see • In low contrast scenes, use Focus Lock (see page 40) and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or crisp edges. • If the solutions above do not improve the focus, use Manual Focus (see page 43 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 40
camera determines the scene will require a very long exposure, (shaking hand icon) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it will likely be blurry. Try one of the following: • Set the flash to Auto or Flash On (see page 47) to increase the lighting. 40 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 41
instructions in Using the Self-Timer Settings on page 59, but press the Shutter button all the way down and remove your hands from the camera. The camera these other topics useful: • Problems and solutions for blurry, dark, light, or grainy images in Troubleshooting and Support, pages 139 to 143 and - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 42
. With this setting, the camera will not take a picture Manual Focus Allows you to step manually through the full focus range. Use the buttons to adjust the focus. You can determine the focus by observing the image in the Live View screen (see page 43). 42 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 43
focus. The magnified view displays for two seconds after you adjust focus. 2. Use the buttons to adjust the focus. NOTE: If you are in Manual shooting mode and the magnified view is not displayed, press the buttons to select aperture and shutter speed settings. To adjust the focus, press MF - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 44
and digital zoom. Displays for Normal, Manual, and Infinity focus settings when digital zoom is disabled (see page 118). Displays for Macro focus setting when digital zoom is disabled (see page 118). The white bar to the right indicates the disabled digital zoom area. 44 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 45
zoom indicator (see page 44) appears as you zoom in or out. Digital Zoom After you have extended the lens fully using optical zoom, the camera employs digital zoom, displaying a yellow frame around the scene. You can use digital zoom to eliminate unwanted portions of the scene. 1. While in Live View - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 46
the camera is in Normal, Manual, or Infinity focus range settings, the zoom indicator has a notch. When the green marker is to the right of the notch, be sure that your subject is within the Normal focus range (see page 42); otherwise the picture will likely be blurry. 46 HP Photosmart R817/R818 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 47
is behind your subject, use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject. This is called fill-flash. Flash Off The camera does not use flash. Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects beyond the flash range or to capture existing-light scenes. Exposure times may - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 48
times to minimize the subject's pupils, thus reducing the effect of the red-eye phenomenon, before the camera uses the main flash. It will take longer to take a picture using red-eye reduction, because eyes in pictures you have already taken (see page 91). 48 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 49
settings yourself. Others (such as Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual) let you specify settings, allowing you complete control for difficult scenes skylines, so that the foreground and background are in focus. The camera combines a higher F-number for better depth of field with higher - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 50
to capture sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you want to stop the action. The camera uses fast shutter speeds to stop motion. Beach Use this mode to capture scenes at the beach. This scene with a bias towards the orange colors of the sunset. 50 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 51
Use this mode when you want specific control over the aperture (for example, using a lower F-number to blur the background or a higher F-number for more depth of field). This mode lets you select the F- number (aperture) setting using the buttons, while the camera selects the best shutter speed. If - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 52
(see page 94) on the camera. Alternatively, you can transfer the images in the panoramic sequence to your computer using HP Image Zone (see page 97) for automatic stitching and then viewing or printing. NOTE: Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode. 52 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 53
of the Live View screen to align your second picture with the first. 4. Press the Shutter button to take the second picture. After Instant Review, the camera switches to Live View with or displayed in the Image Display. The transparent overlay of the previous image is superimposed on one third of - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 54
sequence during Instant Review (see Panorama Options submenu. NOTE: When stitching on-camera, individual images in the sequence that are larger HP Image Zone software (see Transferring Images to a Computer on page 97 and HP Image Zone Software on page 127). 54 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 55
use the buttons to adjust focus. When the magnified screen times out, you can use the buttons to switch between F-number and shutter speed. The Manual mode settings remain in effect until they are changed again, even when you turn the camera off. Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 55 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 56
as the shooting mode and Sun as the White Balance setting in My Mode, then set your camera to the My Mode shooting mode every time you take similar pictures. The settings in My Mode are Capture Menu. b. Press . The sub-menu for that menu option displays. 56 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 57
saved in My Mode and which settings return to their defaults when you turn the camera off. You can also specify that the camera start in My Mode instead of Auto Mode each time you turn the camera on. 1. Press , use the buttons to highlight , then press . 2. Use the buttons to scroll to - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 58
return to its default setting when you turn the camera off, or toggle the Start in My Mode setting to Yes. 4. Repeat Step 3 for each setting you want to change. 5. Press to return to the My Mode Capture Menu. 6. To exit the My Mode Capture Menu, press . 58 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 59
video clip 10 seconds after pressing either the Shutter or Video button. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface. 2. Press , use the If you immediately press the Shutter button all the way down, the camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown. This - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 60
video. To stop recording, press the Video button again; otherwise, the video continues recording until the camera runs out of memory. For a few seconds after recording stops, the Image Display. remains in setting after the picture or video clip is taken. 60 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 61
pictures as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory. The Image Display remains off during the burst capture. After the burst images have been taken, each image appears one at a time in Instant Review (see page 117). You can delete the images during - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 62
Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and , setting option properties, and exiting menus, see Camera Menus on page 28. TIP: To retain preferred settings, use My Mode (see page 56). 62 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 63
You can use EV (Exposure Value) Compensation to override the camera's automatic exposure setting. EV Compensation is useful in scenes that icon. The setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn the camera off. To save changed settings, use My Mode (see page 56). TIP: You can - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 64
exposure settings, so brightened areas may appear noisy or grainy, and indoor or night images may be blurry if taken without a flash or a tripod. 64 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 65
remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. TIP: You can view the results of Adaptive Lighting settings using the Adaptive (see page 66). NOTE: When Adaptive Lighting is turned on, the camera takes slightly longer to store an image in memory, since the image - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 66
in Instant Review (see page 117). To delete the set of images, press , then select Entire Bracketing Sequence in the Delete sub-menu. NOTE: Bracketing does not apply in the Panorama modes, nor while recording video clips. Burst is ignored when using Bracketing. 66 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 67
to 3.0). For example, if you set Exposure to 1.0 and EV Compensation is set to 2.33, the three images are taken at 2.33, 1.33, and 3.0. The camera takes one image, then processes and saves it with three different color settings (see page 77) in the following order: Full Color, Black & White, Sepia - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 68
... menu option, use the buttons to move between the Resolution and Compression options, and the buttons to specify a setting. 4. Press to save the setting. 68 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 69
the 5MP settings above. Useful for printing images up to 20.3 by 25.4 cm (8 by 10 in). 1MP Produces memory-efficient images. Useful for printing images up to 10.2 by 15.2 cm (4 by 6 in). VGA until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 69 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 70
189 for information about how the settings affect the number of images that can be saved in internal memory. 3. Press to save the setting. 70 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 71
recording video clips. Except in My Mode (see page 56), Video Quality remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 71 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 72
conditions cast different colors. This setting allows the camera to compensate for this, reproducing colors more accurately and fluorescent lighting. Manual Calculates a custom White Balance based on your target subject (see the following subsection). 72 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 73
White Balance setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn the camera off. To save changed settings, use My Mode (see page 56). Manual White Balance If you select Manual, the Manual White Balance screen displays. The Live View portion of the screen shows the color tint from - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 74
the setting appears in the Live View screen. The Auto Focus setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn the camera off. To save changed settings, use My Mode (see page 56). NOTE: Auto Focus Area does not apply in Manual Focus. 74 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 75
This setting allows you to specify which region of a scene the camera uses to calculate the exposure. 1. In the Capture Menu (see AE Metering setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn the camera off. To save changed settings, use My Mode (see page 56). NOTE: AE Metering - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 76
screen. The ISO Speed setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn the camera off. To save changed settings, use My Mode (see page 56). NOTE: The ISO Speed setting does not apply in Theatre mode nor when recording video clips. 76 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 77
image can be changed to Black & White or Sepia later using the HP Image Zone software. Black & Images are captured in grayscale. The image cannot White setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until you turn the camera off. To save changed settings, use My Mode (see page 56). TIP: - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 78
for the setting appears in the Live View screen. The Saturation setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. 78 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 79
for the setting appears in the Live View screen. The Sharpness setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. NOTE: The Sharpness setting does not apply when recording video clips. Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 79 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 80
for the setting appears in the Live View screen. The Contrast setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. NOTE: The Contrast setting does not apply when recording video clips. 80 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 81
setting appears in the Live View screen. The Date & Time Imprint setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. NOTE: The Date & Time Imprint setting does not apply when recording video clips, nor in the Panorama modes. Taking Pictures and Recording Video - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 82
screen is displayed, as shown. Use the buttons to scroll through the Help screens. To exit Help and return to the sub-menu, press . 82 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 83
oncamera (see page 88). Using Playback 1. Press until appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display. The most recently taken or reviewed image or video clip appears. 2. Use the buttons to scroll through your images and video clips. For panoramic sequences, you can preview, magnify - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 84
of destinations selected. 5 2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share (see page 103). 6 17 of 43 Shows the number of this image or video clip out of the total number of images and video clips stored in memory. 84 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 85
level. buttons to Displays for the first few seconds to indicate the camera is in Playback. Playback and Audio Clips You can add an audio clip HP Instant Share and for printing . Icons in the upper right corner indicate an installed memory card ( ) and power remaining (see page 170). Reviewing - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 86
image or video clip displays in full view on the Image Display. At the bottom of each thumbnail, icons identify information for the image. 86 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 87
. 3. Use and to increase or decrease the magnification. 4. Press to return to Playback. NOTE: You can magnify only still images; video clips cannot be magnified. Reviewing Images and Video Clips 87 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 88
4. Select the highlighted option by pressing the on-screen instructions. , then follow 5. To exit the Playback Menu, press to exit the menu, see page 28. . For other ways The following table summarizes the Playback Menu options. 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 88 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 89
in still images (see page 91). Image Advice-Provides an analysis of the image which identifies problems with focus, exposure, and so forth. Also provides recommendations for improving similar images in the future image (see page 96). EXIT-Exits the Playback Menu. Reviewing Images and Video Clips 89 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 90
option is only displayed after a Delete operation has been performed.) If you perform another operation after a delete, the deleted image is no longer recoverable. 90 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 91
Remove Red Eyes In the Playback Menu (see page 88), when you select Remove Red Eyes, the camera processes the current still image to remove red eyes from the subjects. The red-eye removal process Red Eyes is only available for still images taken with a flash. Reviewing Images and Video Clips 91 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 92
In the Playback Menu (see page 88), when you select Image Advice, the camera analyzes the image for focus, exposure, and so forth. If improvements can be settings used when capturing the currently displayed image or video clip. 7 1 8 2 9 3 4 5 6 10 92 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 93
in the Playback Menu view of the image. The second row identifies the resolution and compression, date, and time at which the image was taken. Reviewing Images and Video Clips 93 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 94
at their original size). As a result, panoramic sequences stitched on-camera may be of lower resolution. To stitch a panorama at the the HP Image Zone software (see page 97). You can transfer a stitched panorama to a computer without the HP Image Zone software ( HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 95
and returns to Playback. Rotate In the Playback Menu (see page 88), when you select Rotate, the camera displays a sub-menu that allows you to rotate the image in 90-degree increments. 1. In the of a panoramic sequence, nor for stitched panoramic images. Reviewing Images and Video Clips 95 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 96
stop recording, press ; otherwise the audio continues to record for up to 60 seconds or until the camera runs out of memory, whichever comes first. NOTE: You can attach audio clips to individual images in NOTE: Record Audio is not available for video clips. 96 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 97
or for HP Instant Share destinations, make sure the computer is connected to a printer and/or the Internet. 2. Your camera came with a USB cable. Attach the USB cable's flat end to the computer. 3. Attach the other end to the cradle or the HP Photosmart R-series dock and place the camera in the - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 98
HP Image Zone Software on page 127). • On Macintosh: Image capture or iPhoto provides the transfer functionality. Follow the information presented on screen to transfer the images from your camera. If you have marked images for HP Instant Share destinations (see pages 108 and 110), the HP Photosmart - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 99
Set the camera's USB Configuration setting to Digital Camera (see page 120), then place the camera in the cradle or dock. 5. When the camera is connected to the printer, a Print Setup menu displays on the camera. If you already selected images to print using the camera's HP Instant Share Menu, the - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 100
avoid these limitations, use the HP Image Zone software (see page 127). NOTE: If you connect the camera to a non-HP printer and encounter problems with printing, contact your printer manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. 100 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 101
insert the memory card into the printer's memory card slot. See your printer's manual for specific instructions. • If you have an HP Photosmart R-series dock, you can connect the camera and the printer using the dock. See the dock User's Manual for instructions. Transferring and Printing Images 101 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 102
(Windows) or Images (Macintosh) tab, select the panoramic image you want to print, then click Print. The Print Images (Windows) or the HP Image Print (Macintosh) application is launched, which provides the options and functionality for printing the image. 102 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 103
your camera, using HP Instant Share is simple: 1. Set up destinations on your camera (see page 106). 2. Select images in your camera to send to online destinations (see pages 108 and 110). NOTE: You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to use HP Instant Share - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 104
Menu, first display any other menu (see page 28), then use the buttons to scroll to the menu tab for the HP Instant Share Menu . For information about selecting menu options, setting option properties, and exiting menus, see Camera Menus on page 28. 1 2 3 4 104 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 105
you to add specific e-mail addresses and other HP Instant Share destinations to the HP Instant Share Menu (see page 106). 4 EXIT allows you to exit the HP Instant Share Menu. TIP: If you select images to print using HP Instant Share and then take them to a photo printing service for printing - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 106
screen appears in the Image Display. 4. Without turning off the camera, connect it to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera. Or put the camera in an optional R-series dock and press the Save/ Print button on the dock. 106 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 107
activates the HP Instant Share program on the computer. If a non-HP dialog box appears, close that dialog box. Follow the instructions in the HP Instant Share dialog box to set up destinations in your camera. 5. Disconnect the camera from the computer, then go back to the HP Instant Share Menu to - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 108
clip (see page 86). 1. Turn on the camera, press , and use the buttons to scroll to the HP Instant Share Menu . 2. Use the buttons to highlight the the HP Instant Share Menu. To deselect Print, press , set the number of copies to 0 (zero), then press . 108 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 109
, then press to select the destination. Repeat this step to continue selecting destinations. 5. To exit the HP Instant Share Menu, press the Live View/ Playback button. 6. Connect the camera to your computer as explained in page 97. The images are automatically sent to their respective - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 110
number of copies to 0 (zero), then press again. b. If you selected any other destination, a appears over that destination in the Share All Images sub-menu. To deselect the destination, press again. 4. Repeat Step 3 to select any additional destinations. 110 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 111
are finished selecting destinations, exit the HP Instant Share Menu by pressing . 6. Connect the camera to your computer as explained in Transferring Images to a Computer on page 97. The images are automatically sent to their respective HP Instant Share destinations (see the last step in Sending - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 112
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6 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera sounds, date and time, and the configuration of the USB or TV connection. To display the Setup Menu, first display any other menu (see page 28) and then use the buttons to scroll to the - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 114
this setting to increase the brightness for harsh lighting environments, or reduce the brightness to extend battery life. The default Display Brightness setting is Medium. 1. In the Setup Menu (see page is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. 114 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 115
, or take a picture. This setting does affect the audio recorded with images or video clips. The default Camera Sounds setting is Low. 1. In the Setup Menu (see page 113), select Camera Sounds. 2. Use the buttons to highlight a setting. 3. Press to save the setting and return to the Setup - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 116
leaving this setting at Auto. Turning it off hinders the camera from focusing correctly in low light. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. NOTE: Focus Assist Light is set to Off in Theatre mode. 116 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 117
sequence, the options include saving the panoramic sequence as a stitched image (see page 53). The default Instant Review setting is 2 seconds. Longer settings give you more time to review an image, while Off causes the camera to revert to Live View immediately after an image is taken. You can exit - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 118
In the Setup Menu (see page 113), select Digital Zoom. 2. Use the buttons to highlight a setting. 3. Press to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. 118 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 119
remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. NOTE: The Date & Time settings remain current as long as the camera battery has a charge, the battery is removed for less than 10 minutes, or the camera is connected to an HP AC power adapter. Using the Setup Menu 119 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 120
You may be unable to use this setting with a Windows 98 computer without the HP Image Zone software. 3. Press to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. 120 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 121
you to set the video signal format for displaying camera images on a television (TV) that is connected to the camera with an HP Photosmart R-series camera dock. For information on connecting the camera to a TV, see the dock User's Manual. The default TV Configuration setting depends on the language - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 122
Language This setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface, such as the text in menus. 1. In the Setup Menu (see page 113), select . 2. Use new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. 122 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 123
in a panoramic sequence, none of the images will be moved. During the move, a progress bar displays. All images that are moved are deleted from the camera's internal memory. When the move is complete, you return to the Setup Menu. Using the Setup Menu 123 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 124
camera settings to their defaults in the Capture, My Mode Capture, and Setup menus (except Date & Time, Language, TV Configuration, and USB Configuration). 4. Press to reset settings and return to the Setup Menu. 5. If you removed a memory card in Step 1, reinstall it. 124 HP Photosmart R817/R818 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 125
HP, including web and phone support (see page 162) NOTE: For more information about solutions to problems mentioned here, as well as any other issues you might have with your camera or the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Customer Support website: www.hp.com/support. Troubleshooting and Support - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 126
you removed one in Step 2. Resetting the camera returns all settings to their factory defaults. Images stored in memory or on a memory card are retained. Date and time settings are also retained unless you removed the battery for a prolonged period of time. 126 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 127
HP Instant Share to e-mail images to addresses you specify (including distribution lists), create online albums, or print images automatically when you connect your camera to your computer. You can also transfer and print stitched panorama images (see pages 97 and 102). Troubleshooting and Support - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 128
less than 64MB of RAM, you cannot install the HP Image Zone software. You can still use your camera, but you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera. See Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 130. 128 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 129
. You can, however, select images to print in the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera then print directly to a printer (see page 99). You can also use the HP Instant Share features available in the HP Image Zone Express software itself. • Images taken in Panorama mode are not automatically - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 130
you can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by: • Connecting your camera to the computer as a Digital Camera (see page 131) • Connecting your camera to the computer as a Disk Drive (see page 131) • Using a memory card reader (see page 132) 130 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 131
1. Set the camera's USB Configuration to Digital Camera (see page 120). 2. Connect the cradle or dock to your computer with the USB cable and place the camera in the cradle or dock. Connecting Your Camera as a Disk Drive about how to copy files, visit Mac help. Troubleshooting and Support 131 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 132
the memory card to your camera. To free up space on the card, you can either delete the images or format the card (see pages 90 and 127). NOTE: We recommend that you format the card rather than delete the images to help prevent corrupted images or cards. 132 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 133
are stored in the iPhoto application. To access the images, run iPhoto. If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually, look on the desktop for the disk drive icon for the memory card, then copy the images to your local hard drive. Troubleshooting and Support 133 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 134
and is plugged into a the camera, is working electrical outlet. not plugged in, • Ensure that the HP AC power or is not adapter is not damaged or functioning defective. correctly. The camera has stopped operating. Reset the camera (see page 126). 134 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 135
was recharged incorrectly. A battery that is new or has not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity (see page 167). The battery has If you have not used the battery drained on its for two months or longer, own. recharge it (see page 167). Troubleshooting and Support 135 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 136
then disconnect, then reconnect. There is no battery in the camera. • Insert a battery into the camera. • Reset the camera (see page 126). The camera does not respond when I press a button. The camera is turned off or has shut down. Turn on the camera. 136 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 137
/or the memory card (see page 127). The camera is using a flash setting with Red-eye Reduction. It takes longer to take a picture with Red-eye Reduction, as the shutter is delayed because of the additional flash. Make sure your subjects wait for the second flash. Troubleshooting and Support 137 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 138
. The camera is set to Macro or Super Macro focus and cannot take a picture until it finds focus. Re-focus the camera (try using Focus Lock; see page 40). Make sure the subject of the picture is within the Macro or Super Macro focus range (see page 42). 138 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 139
to hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions. • Set the flash to Auto Flash (see page 47). • Hold the camera with two hands as you press the Shutter button or use a tripod. If (shaking hand icon) appears in the Image Display, use a tripod. Troubleshooting and Support 139 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 140
Display Brightness to Low or Medium (see page 114). You used EV Compensation and should not have. Set EV Compensation to 0.0 (see page 63). 140 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 141
Problem Possible cause Solution My image is too bright (continued). A natural or • Try taking the picture from a artificial source different angle. other than the • Avoid pointing the camera for exposure (see page 66). • Use Adaptive Lighting (see page 64). Troubleshooting and Support 141 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 142
Problem Possible cause Solution My image is too dark (continued). The Display Brightness needs to be adjusted. Set the Display scene had many lightcolored objects, such as a white object on a light background. Increase EV Compensation (see page 63). 142 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 143
flash (see page 47). Images are missing on my camera. You installed a memory card after taking one or more images so images in internal memory are not visible. • Remove the memory card. • Move the images from the internal memory to the memory card (see page 123). Troubleshooting and Support 143 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 144
problem. Reset the camera (see page 126). The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images. A slow memory card (like an MMC card) can affect processing times. See Storage on page 185 and Memory Capacity on page 189 for tips about memory cards. 144 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 145
Problem Possible cause Solution Video recording camera (see page 18). The camera has a rattling noise when I shake it. The orientation sensor uses a small ball inside a metal fixture to determine orientation, which rattles when shaken (see page 34). This is normal. Troubleshooting and Support - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 146
dock. If that does not fix the problem, try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer. The camera • Turn the camera off, then on has a firmware again. If that does not fix the problem. problem, reset the camera (see page 126). • If the problem persists, contact HP Support - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 147
dock, and reset the camera (see page 126). Then, restart the image transfer process (see page 97). I am having a problem installing or using the HP Image Zone software. • Refer to the computer requirements (page 128). • Refer to the HP Customer Support website: www.hp.com/support Troubleshooting - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 148
overdischarged. Battery is nonrechargeable There is no battery in the camera, or the battery is not rechargeable. Verify that there is a rechargeable battery in the camera, then retry charging the battery. If that fails, buy a new battery (see page 176). 148 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 149
or recharge the battery. FOCUS TOO FAR and blinking The focus distance is beyond where the camera can focus in the Macro focus range. • Select a focus range other than Macro (see page 42). • Move closer to the subject, within Macro focus range (see page 42). Troubleshooting and Support 149 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 150
. is within Macro or Super Macro range (see page 42). (camera shake warning) The light is low and the image is likely to be blurry due to the long exposure required. Use the flash (see page 47), set the camera on a stable surface, or use a tripod. 150 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 151
the memory card. The memory card is locked. Turn off the camera and switch the locking tab on the memory card to the unlocked position. The memory card is not a supported memory card. Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera (see page 185). Troubleshooting and Support 151 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 152
memory card will delete all files on the card. NO CARD IN CAMERA: Error Saving Image. Please reinsert the same card. The memory card was removed while images were being saved, or there is no memory card in the camera. Insert a memory card in the camera. 152 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 153
HP Image Zone software. • Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on. No devices are connected to the camera dock. The camera may not be properly seated in the dock or the cables may not be firmly connected. Make sure the camera is properly inserted in the dock and check the USB - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 154
the memory card to save the image after red-eye removal. Transfer images from the camera to your computer, then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card (see page 90). Then remove red-eye from the image using the HP Image Zone software. 154 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 155
is shutting down. The camera may have experienced a transient problem. Turn the camera off, then on again. If that does not fix the problem, try resetting the camera (see page 126). If the problem persists, note the error code and call HP Support (see page 162). Troubleshooting and Support 155 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 156
does not have a connector for this type of USB cable, then it is not a PictBridgecertified printer, and it is not a supported printer with your camera. The printer must have the official PictBridge logo path for a paper jam. If you find one, clear it. 156 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 157
a problem with the printer's ink. The ink cartridge may be low, or the cartridge type may not be supported for the printer. Replace the ink cartridge with a supported cartridge type. Printer is out of ink. The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge. Troubleshooting and Support - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 158
camera on. Printer top cover The printer is is open. open. Close the top cover of the printer. Incorrect or missing print head. The print head is the incorrect model or is missing. Install a new print head, turn the printer off, then turn it back on. 158 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 159
is the incorrect model or is missing. Solution Close the ink cover. Install a new printer cartridge, turn the printer off, then turn it back on. Troubleshooting and Support 159 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 160
, and the USB cable are functioning correctly. The cable is not connected correctly. Make sure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer and camera. The memory card is locked. Switch the locking tab on the memory card to the unlocked position. 160 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 161
the dock. The USB connection failed. Reboot the computer. The computer is Make sure your computer not connected to is online. the Internet. Other HP Instant Share software is running with exclusive access to your camera. Close the other HP Instant Share program. Troubleshooting and Support 161 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 162
on page 134). 2. Access the HP Customer Support website. 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 updates at www.hp.com/support. 162 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 163
HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera. For faster service, please be prepared to provide the following information: • The digital camera's model number (on the front of the camera) • The digital camera's serial number (on the bottom of the camera) Troubleshooting and Support - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 164
Support; however there will be a perincident fee. • Europe: Return product to your dealer or call HP Customer Support; however there will be a per-incident fee. • Latin America: Call HP Customer Support (after October 31, 2005, a fee will be charged). 164 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 165
country or region does not appear in the following list, please refer to www.hp.com/support for support information. Australia Australia (out-of-warranty) India Indonesia Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore 6 272 5300 02-8722-8000 +66 (2) 353 9000 +84 88234530 Troubleshooting and Support 165 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 166
0-800-10111 1-877-232-0589 1-800-711-2884 1-800-711-2884 1-800--474-6836 0004-054-177 58-212-278-8666 0-800-474-68368 166 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 167
A Managing Batteries Your camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery for HP Photosmart R-series cameras (L1812A/L1812B). Top Points About Batteries • Always insert the battery in the camera correctly (see page 14). If the battery is inserted improperly, the compartment door may - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 168
pictures every five minutes, leave the camera on to minimize the number of times the lens extends and retracts. • Connect the camera to the HP AC power adapter through either the cradle or dock when you transfer images to your computer or when printing. 168 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 169
with coins is especially dangerous to the user! To avoid injury, do not drop this battery into a change-filled pocket. • Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks. • Do not solder directly onto the - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 170
on AC power. NOTE: If the camera is without a battery for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset to the last date and time at which the camera was turned off. You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera. 170 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 171
following table shows how the rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery performs in different user scenarios: Type of Live View Good Overall battery life Good Low temperature/winter use Fair Infrequent use (without dock) Infrequent use (with dock) Spare battery (for long-term storage) - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 172
number of shots that may be obtained using the rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery. Minimum 100 Number of shots Maximum Average 190 135 CIPA obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association. 172 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 173
: Power light blinks. Charging complete: Power light on camera turns off and the battery gauge changes to on the Image Display. In camera connected to the HP AC power adapter through the HP Photosmart R-series dock 4-6 hours Charging: Dock light blinks. Charging complete: Power light on - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 174
use, the Lithium Ion battery may begin to swell. If it becomes difficult to insert the battery into or remove the battery from the camera, dock, or quick recharger, discontinue use of the battery and replace it with a new one. Please recycle the old battery. 174 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 175
be available in all countries/ regions. • HP Photosmart R-series dock- C8887A/C8887B Charge your camera battery plus a spare in the extra charging bay, so your camera is always ready to go. Transfer photos easily to your computer, send photo e-mails via HP Instant Share, or print photos at the touch - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 176
Includes a dock with extra charging bay for a Lithium Ion battery, a remote control, a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery, an audio/video cable, a USB cable, and an HP AC power adapter (North America only). • HP Photosmart Quick Recharge Kit for HP Photosmart R-series cameras-L1810A/ - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 177
dust. • HP Photosmart premium case for HP Photosmart R-series cameras-L1811A Protect your HP Photosmart R-series camera with this padded leather case. Designed to fit HP digital cameras, the case features a storage pouch for memory cards, extra batteries, and more. • HP Photosmart black camera case - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 178
. • HP Photosmart silver camera case-Q6217A Protect your HP Photosmart R-series camera with this padded silver case. Designed to fit HP digital cameras, the fit your HP Photosmart R-series camera. Choose the style, material, and color for your camera case. 178 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 179
Display, and lens regularly with cleaning supplies designed specifically for cameras (see page 180). • Keep your camera and accessories in a padded case with a good strap for easy transport. Most HP digital camera cases have built-in pockets for batteries and memory cards (see page 175). • Always - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 180
available at photo-specialty stores. You can also purchase these items in a camera-cleaning kit. NOTE: You should purchase lens-cleaning tissue that has not been chemically treated. Some chemically treated lens tissue can scratch the lens and Image Display. 180 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 181
around the end of the cotton swab. 3. Using the cotton swab with the lens paper, wipe the lens clean using a circular motion. When handling the camera after cleaning the lens, use care not to press on the wink mechanism cover when the lens is in the retracted position because this may - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 182
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D Specifications Feature Resolution Sensor Color depth Lens Lens threads Description Still pictures: • 5.25MP (2668 by 1970) total pixel TV lines (wide) • Center-> 1300 TV lines (telephoto) • Corners-> 950 TV lines (wide & telephoto) • Corner-to-corner uniformity-+ 15% None Specifications 183 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 184
positions between wide and telephoto • 8x digital zoom with 41 zoom positions Focus settings: Normal Focus (default), Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, Manual Focus Normal Focus (default): • Wide-500 No Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Flash On, Flash Off, Night 184 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 185
flash memory • Slot for memory card • This camera supports both standard and high speed, HP-branded Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. Only MMC cards compliant with the MultiMediaCard specification are supported. Compliant MMC memory cards have the logo on the - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 186
manually from -3.0 to +3.0 EV Compensation (Exposure Value) in.33 EV increments Image Quality • 5MP • 5MP • 3MP • 1MP • VGA • Custom... (default) Video Quality • VGA • VGA • QVGA (default)-640 by 480, 30 fps -640 by 480, 24 fps -320 by 240, 30 fps 186 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 187
, Instant Review, Digital Zoom, Date & Time, USB Configuration, TV Configuration, Language, Move Images to Card, Reset Settings • JPEG (EXIF) for still images • EXIF2.2 for still images with embedded audio • MPEG1 for video clips Image Quality, Custom... setting: 5MP, 3MP, 1MP, VGA Specifications - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 188
PTP-MSDC and SIDC • USB • JPEG • MPEG1 • DPOF • EXIF • DCF • DPS Measurements with camera off and lens retracted (width, depth, height): 91 mm (W) by 29.75 mm (D) by 57 mm (H) 3.58 in (W) by 1.17 in (D) by 2.24 in (H) 166 grams (5.85 ounces) without battery 188 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 189
HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery for HP Photosmart R-series cameras (L1812A/L1812B) • HP AC power adapter (3.3 Vdc, 2500 mA, 8.25 W) with either the cradle or (optional) HP Photosmart R-series dock Recharging in camera with the HP AC power adapter and cradle or HP Photosmart R-series dock camera - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 190
internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see page 68). 5MP 5MP 3MP 1MP VGA Custom... (default) camera is set to different Video Quality settings (see page 70). VGA VGA QVGA (default) 33 seconds 66 seconds 133 seconds 190 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 191
on subject 37 Macro and Super Macro focus ranges 39 Normal focus range 38 Auto Focus Area, setting 74 automatic exposure, override 49 B batteries door on camera 25 extend life of 168 installing 14 performance 171 purchasing Lithium Ion 176 quick recharge kit 176 recharging Lithium Ion 173 shots per - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 192
camera 179 case for camera, purchasing 177 CD interactive user's guide 21 user's manual 20 cleaning body 181 image display 181 lens 181 cleaning the lens 134 Color of images Bracketing 66 setting 77 compression format 187 compression settings, custom 69 192 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 193
using 90 digital zoom setting 118 using 45 direct print 99 disk drive, camera as 120 Display Brightness, setting 114 Document mode, setting 51 E e-mail images using HP Instant Share 106 error messages on camera 148, 160 on computer 160 EV Compensation Bracketing 66 setting 63 extending battery life - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 194
Instant Review setting 117 using 31 Image Info, using 92 Image Quality setting 68 setting custom 68 images Adaptive Lighting 64 AE Metering setting 75 Auto Focus Area setting 74 Bracketing 66 brightening 63 Color setting 77 color tint 73 Contrast setting 80 194 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 195
thumbnails view 86 too dark/light 63 transferring camera to computer 97 Video Quality setting 70 White Balance setting 72 images per battery 172 Infinity focus setting 42 install battery 14 memory card 18 software 19, 20 wrist strap 13 Instant Review Bracketing 66 Burst 61 description 117 panoramic - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 196
62 HP Instant Share 104 overview 28 Playback 88 Setup 113 messages on camera 148, 160 on computer 160 MF Focus button 24 microphone, description 25 Move Images to Card 123 My Mode description 51 preferred settings 56 Saved Settings sub-menu 57 using 56 196 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 197
25 top of camera 26 performance, battery 171 phone support about 163 worldwide numbers 165 pictures record audio clips 34 take self-timer 59 take still pictures 33 Playback Menu, using 88 using 83 Portrait mode, setting 49 power light 22 specifications 189 turn on/off 16 power adapter, HP AC 27 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 198
images directly to printer 99 using HP Instant Share 103 problems troubleshooting 125 with auto focus 37 product support 162 purchasing camera accessories 175 R range Exposure Compensation 186 flash 184 F-number 183 focus 184 focus settings 42 recharging Lithium Ion battery 173 record audio clips 34 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 199
images to computer 97 tripod mount, description 25 troubleshoot auto focus problems 37 problems 125 turn on/off power 16 TV (television) Configuration setting 121 U under-exposing an image 63 USB configuration setting 120 connector on cradle 27 user's manual on CD 20 V Video button, description 26 - HP Photosmart R818 | HP Photosmart R817/R818 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar - Page 200
, setting 72 Windows computer Image Zone Express 129 install software 19 working range of flash 184 wrist strap, attaching to camera 13 Z zoom and focus 46 digital 45 optical 45 specifications 184 Zoom lever, description 23 Zoom Out and Zoom In controls 23 200 HP Photosmart R817/R818 User's Manual
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