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Note: The 10-Second Timer mode is disabled for the Timelapse image type. (See "Setting the Image Type" on page 13.) Note: After each timed exposure in 10-Second Timer mode, the camera will default to the Off timer mode setting. You must reset the timer to take another timed picture. In contrast, the Remote and the 3-Second Remote timer mode settings remain set shot-to-shot. Also, when the camera is set to the Continuous image type, you can only take one picture with the 10-Second Timer or 3-Second Remote timer modes. Therefore, to capture a Continuous sequence of images, either use no timer mode (that is, leave the timer mode set to its default Off setting), or use the Remote timer mode. Note: The lines in the viewfinder show the regions used for the Wide and the Spot auto focus areas. Also note that, when the exposure mode is set to Auto, the auto focus area is forced to the Wide setting. Chapter 2: Preparing to Take Pictures Setting the Timer Mode Your camera has four timer modes. The default timer mode is Off. Each mode is displayed on the status LCD with the icon shown in Table 3. To set the timer mode, press the timer mode button next to the status LCD to toggle through the icons on the status LCD until you see the timer setting you want (see Table 3). Table 3: Timer Mode Settings Timer Mode Off (default) 10-Second Timer Remote 3-Second Remote Icon Displayed No Icon When to Use To take pictures without using the timer. To take a picture 10 seconds after pressing the shutter release button. To use the remote infrared trigger on the HP Remote Control (included with the camera) with no delay. To use the remote infrared trigger on the HP Remote Control (included with the camera) with a 3-second delay. Setting the Auto Focus Area You can choose from two auto focus areas that are available via the status LCD. (The auto focus area is the area of the scene that the camera will use to determine auto focus settings.) The default is Wide auto focus area. To set the auto focus mode, press the auto focus area button next to the status LCD to toggle through the icons on the status LCD until you see the setting you want (see Table 4). Table 4: Auto Focus Area Settings Auto Focus Area Wide (default) Icon Displayed When to Use Use for most situations. Spot Use when the objects in the scene are at different distances, and you want to be sure that a small portion of the scene is in focus. 14 Using the Status LCD

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

Using the Status LCD

Setting the Timer Mode

Note:

The 10-Second Timer mode is disabled

for the Timelapse image type. (See “Setting the

Image Type” on page 13.)

Your camera has four timer modes. The default timer mode is Off. Each mode is displayed on the

status LCD with the icon shown in Table 3. To set the timer mode, press the timer mode button

next to the status LCD to toggle through the icons on the status LCD until you see the timer setting

you want (see Table 3).

Note:

After each timed exposure in 10-Second

Timer mode, the camera will default to the Off

timer mode setting. You must reset the timer to

take another timed picture. In contrast, the

Remote and the 3-Second Remote timer mode

settings remain set shot-to-shot.

Also, when the camera is set to the Continuous

image type, you can only take one picture with

the 10-Second Timer or 3-Second Remote timer

modes. Therefore, to capture a Continuous

sequence of images, either use no timer mode

(that is, leave the timer mode set to its default

Off setting), or use the Remote timer mode.

Table 3:

Timer Mode Settings

Setting the Auto Focus Area

You can choose from two auto focus areas that are available via the status LCD. (The auto focus area

is the area of the scene that the camera will use to determine auto focus settings.) The default is Wide

auto focus area. To set the auto focus mode, press the auto focus area button

next to the status

LCD to toggle through the icons on the status LCD until you see the setting you want (see Table 4).

Note:

The lines in the viewfinder show the

regions used for the Wide and the Spot auto

focus areas.

Also note that, when the exposure mode is set

to Auto, the auto focus area is forced to the

Wide setting.

Table 4:

Auto Focus Area Settings

Timer Mode

Icon Displayed

When to Use

Off (default)

No Icon

To take pictures without using the timer.

10-Second Timer

To take a picture 10 seconds after

pressing the shutter release button.

Remote

To use the remote infrared trigger on the

HP Remote Control (included with the

camera) with no delay.

3-Second Remote

To use the remote infrared trigger on the

HP Remote Control (included with the

camera) with a 3-second delay.

Auto Focus Area

Icon Displayed

When to Use

Wide (default)

Use for most situations.

Spot

Use when the objects in the scene are at

different distances, and you want to be sure

that a small portion of the scene is in focus.