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Note: When using Night exposure mode, you may want to use a tripod, since exposures in this mode are typically long. Note: The Auto and the Auto with Red-Eye Reduction flash modes are not available in the Program exposure mode. Note: The Auto and the Auto with Red-Eye Reduction flash modes are not available in the Shutter Priority (Tv) exposure mode. Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures Action In this exposure mode, the camera automatically optimizes settings for taking pictures of subjects in action, such as people playing sports. In addition to biasing toward faster shutter speeds, the following are forced to specific settings and are grayed-out in the Photo Assist menu: Š Auto Focus Range − Normal Š White Balance − Auto Š AE (Auto Exposure) Metering − Average Š Focus Lock − Continuous Š ISO Speed − Auto, with bias toward faster ISO speeds Š EV Bracket − Off Š Exposure compensation − Off Night In this exposure mode, the camera automatically optimizes for dark scenes taken at night. The camera opens the shutter to collect ambient light. Then, if the flash is turned on, the camera fires the flash at the end of the exposure to illuminate objects in the foreground. The following are forced to specific settings and are grayed-out in the Photo Assist menu: Š Auto Focus Range − Normal Š White Balance − Auto Š AE (Auto Exposure) Metering − Average Š Focus Lock − Lock Š ISO Speed − Auto Š EV Bracket − Off Š Exposure compensation − Off Program Mode This is an auto exposure mode where the camera selects an appropriate aperture and shutter speed. However, you can adjust all settings in the Photo Assist menu in this mode. The settings remain when you switch modes (that is, move from Capture mode to another mode) and when you cycle the power on the camera (power it off and then on again). Shutter Priority In this exposure mode, you select a shutter speed, and the camera automatically selects the aperture setting. However, you can adjust all settings in the Photo Assist menu in this mode. The settings remain when you switch modes (that is, move from Capture mode to another mode) and when you cycle the power on the camera (power it off and then on again). 11 Setting the Exposure Mode

Section	Page
Legal Notices	2
Table of Contents	3
Chapter 1: Introduction	5
Product Overview	5
What’s in this Guide	6
How to Use this Guide	7
Related Information	7
Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures	8
Accessing the Capture Mode and Powering on the Camera	8
Setting the Exposure Mode	9
Auto	9
Portrait	10
Landscape	10
Close-up	10
Action	11
Night	11
Program Mode	11
Shutter Priority	11
Aperture Priority	12
Manual	12
Using the Status LCD	12
Using the Status LCD Buttons	13
Understanding the Exposure Bar Graph	16
Using the Auto Exposure Lock (AE-L) Button	16
Using the Sub-Dial	17
Using Flash	18
Using the Pop-up Flash	18
Using an External Flash	18
Using the Image LCD	19
Understanding the Text Message Area	19
Setting Auto/Manual Focus	20
Using the Overlay Soft Key	20
Viewing the Camera Status	21
Using the Capture Mode Menus	22
Using the 4-Way Controller	22
Chapter 3: Taking Pictures	23
Taking Simple Point-and-Shoot Pictures	23
Taking More Advanced Pictures	24
Using Focus Lock	25
What’s Next?	25
Shooting a One Shot Image	26
Shooting Continuous Images	27
Shooting Timelapse Images	28
What’s Next?	28
Using the Zoom Ring	29
Using the Diopter Control	29
Understanding the Viewfinder LCD	30
Over-/Under-Exposure Indicator	30
In-Focus Indicator	30
Auto Exposure Lock (AE-L)	30
Flash Status	31
Shutter Speed and F-Number/Pictures Remaining	31
Understanding the LEDs on the Camera	32
Timer LED	32
Memory Card Access LED	32
Using Instant Review	33
Recording Sound	34
Chapter 4: Viewing and Reviewing Images	35
Using Playback Mode	35
Accessing the Playback Mode	35
Viewing Images Full Screen	36
Understanding the Overlay Bars	36
Turning the Overlay Bars Off and On	36
Zooming in on Images	36
Playing Back Timelapse and Grouped Images	36
Creating and Playing a Slideshow	37
Using Review Mode	38
Accessing the Review Mode	38
Selecting Images	38
Marking and Unmarking Images	39
Expanding and Collapsing Timelapse or Grouped Images	39
Deleting Images	40
Grouping Images and Dissolving Image Groups	41
Protecting and Unprotecting Images	42
Categorizing Images and Deselecting Image Categories	43
Searching for Images by Date and by Category	44
Chapter 5: Sharing Images	46
Transferring Images to Your Computer	46
Transferring Images Using the Digita Device Setting	47
Transferring Images Using the USB Disk Drive Setting	49
Transferring Images from a Memory Card to a Windows NT 4.0 Computer	51
Using a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File	52
Creating a DPOF File	52
Viewing a DPOF File	53
Erasing a DPOF File	53
JetSending Images to a Printer	54
Using the Send Button to JetSend Only the Current Image	54
Using the Transmit Menu to JetSend the Current or All Marked Images	55
Transmitting Images Between Two Cameras	56
Sending Images to Another Camera	56
Receiving Images from Another Camera	57
Connecting the Camera to Your Television	58
Selecting the Camera’s Video Output Format	58
Making the Connection	58
Viewing Images on the Television	59
Chapter 6: Menu and Soft Key Reference	60
Capture Mode Menus and Soft Keys	60
Capture Settings Menu	60
Photo Assist Menu	63
Image Stamp Menu	70
Preferences Menu	74
Playback Mode Menu and Soft Keys	82
Play Settings Menu	82
Review Mode Menus and Soft Keys	87
Edit Menu	87
Print Order Form Menu	90
Transmit Menu	93
Find Menu	95
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting	97
Troubleshooting Common Problems	97
Contacting HP Customer Care	102
HP Customer Care Online	102
HP Customer Care by Phone	102
Appendix A: Using the Preferences Menu	103
Accessing the Preferences Menu	103
Setting the Display	104
Brightness Level	104
Instant Review	104
Live View	105
Sleep Timeout	105
Controlling Camera Sounds	106
Volume Level	106
System Sounds	106
Formatting the Memory Card	107
Selecting the PC Connect Mode	107
Setting the Date and Time	108
Format Dialog	109
Setting the Image Counter	109
Naming Your Camera	110
Selecting a Language	111
Resetting Camera Settings	111
Appendix B: Camera and Accessories Information	112
Camera Specifications	112
Battery Life	115
HP Accessories for Powering the Camera	116
Using the HP AC Power Adapter	117
Using the HP Li Ion Battery and Recharger	117
Using the HP NiMH Batteries and Recharger	118
Storage Capacities of Memory Cards	119
Appendix C: Product Warranties	120
Limited Product Warranty	120
Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty	122
For Consumer Products Distributed Through Authorized Resellers	122
Appendix D: Product Safety and Regulatory Information	123
Safety Information	123
Using Batteries	123
Disposing or Recycling of Batteries	123
Using an AC Power Adapter	123
Mercury Disclosure Statement	123
Regulatory Notices	124
U.S.A.	124
Canada	124
Glossary	125

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Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures

Setting the Exposure Mode

Action

In this exposure mode, the camera automatically optimizes settings for taking pictures of subjects in

action, such as people playing sports. In addition to biasing toward faster shutter speeds, the

following are forced to specific settings and are grayed-out in the Photo Assist menu:

Auto Focus Range

−

Normal

White Balance

−

Auto

AE (Auto Exposure) Metering

−

Average

Focus Lock

−

Continuous

ISO Speed

−

Auto, with bias toward faster ISO speeds

EV Bracket

−

Off

Exposure compensation

−

Off

Night

Note:

When using Night exposure mode, you

may want to use a tripod, since exposures in this

mode are typically long.

In this exposure mode, the camera automatically optimizes for dark scenes taken at night. The

camera opens the shutter to collect ambient light. Then, if the flash is turned on, the camera fires the

flash at the end of the exposure to illuminate objects in the foreground. The following are forced to

specific settings and are grayed-out in the Photo Assist menu:

Auto Focus Range

−

Normal

White Balance

−

Auto

AE (Auto Exposure) Metering

−

Average

Focus Lock

−

Lock

ISO Speed

−

Auto

EV Bracket

−

Off

Exposure compensation

−

Off

Program Mode

Note:

The Auto and the Auto with Red-Eye

Reduction flash modes are

not

available in the

Program exposure mode.

This is an auto exposure mode where the camera selects an appropriate aperture and shutter speed.

However, you can adjust all settings in the Photo Assist menu in this mode. The settings remain when

you switch modes (that is, move from Capture mode to another mode) and when you cycle the

power on the camera (power it off and then on again).

Shutter Priority

Note:

The Auto and the Auto with Red-Eye

Reduction flash modes are

not

available in the

Shutter Priority (Tv) exposure mode.

In this exposure mode, you select a shutter speed, and the camera automatically selects the aperture

setting. However, you can adjust all settings in the Photo Assist menu in this mode. The settings

remain when you switch modes (that is, move from Capture mode to another mode) and when you

cycle the power on the camera (power it off and then on again).