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Table of Contents

Chapter 1:

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the Lens Cap Tether

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the Neck Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installing the Batteries

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installing the Memory Card

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning on Power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Understanding the Status Screen

. . . . . . . . 18

Choosing the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the Date and Time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the Diopter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Software

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Macintosh

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 2:

Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips . . .23

Using the Displays

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the Focus Brackets

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Focus Lock

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Taking Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording Audio with Still Pictures

. . . . . . . . . . 28

Recording Video Clips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Optical Zoom

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Pop-up Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using Self-Timer Mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using Burst Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Focus Settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Section	Page
Trademark and Copyright Information	3
Chapter 1: Getting Started	9
Camera Parts	10
Setup	15
Attaching the Lens Cap Tether	15
Attaching the Neck Strap	16
Installing the Batteries	16
Installing the Memory Card	17
Turning on Power	17
Understanding the Status Screen	18
Choosing the Language	18
Setting the Date and Time	19
Adjusting the Diopter Control	19
Installing the Software	20
Windows	20
Macintosh	21
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips	23
Using the Displays	23
Using the Focus Brackets	25
Using Focus Lock	26
Taking Still Pictures	27
Recording Audio with Still Pictures	28
Recording Video Clips	29
Using Zoom	30
Optical Zoom	30
Digital Zoom	31
Using the Pop-up Flash	32
Using Self-Timer Mode	34
Using Burst Mode	35
Using the Focus Settings	36
Focus Search Priority	37
Hints on Using Manual Focus	37
Setting the Exposure Mode	38
2-second release priority	39
Noise Reduction for Long Exposures	39
Using the Capture Menu	40
Help for the Menu Options	41
EV Compensation	42
White Balance	43
Manual White Balance	44
AE Metering	45
ISO Speed	47
Digital Flash	48
Color	50
Resolution	51
Compression	52
Saturation	53
Sharpness	54
Contrast	55
Setup	56
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images	57
Using Playback	57
Total Images Summary Screen	59
Orientation Sensor	59
Selecting Images for Printing	60
Using the Playback Menu	61
Play/Record Audio	64
Play	64
Record Audio	64
Delete	65
Magnify	66
Image Info	67
Setup	68
Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share	69
Setting Up the Share Menu on the Camera	70
Using the Share Menu	73
Selecting Images for HP Instant Share Destinations	74
How HP Instant Share E-mails Images	75
Chapter 5: Unloading, Printing, and Displaying Images	77
Unloading Images to a Computer	77
Printing Images Directly from the Camera	79
Displaying Images on a TV	81
Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu	83
Camera Sounds	84
Eye Start	84
Focus Assist Light	85
LCD Brightness	85
Instant Review	86
Auto Power Off	86
Date & Time	87
USB Configuration	88
TV Configuration	89
Language	90
Remembered Settings	90
Reset Settings	91
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support	93
Resetting the Camera	93
Problems and Solutions	94
Error Messages on the Camera	104
Error Messages on the Computer	111
Camera Self-diagnostic Tests	113
Getting Assistance	114
HP Accessibility Website	114
HP Photosmart Website	114
Support Process	114
Phone Support in the United States	116
Phone Support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa	117
Other Phone Support Worldwide	119
Appendix A: Batteries and Camera Accessories	121
Managing Batteries	121
Battery Gauge	122
Extending Battery Life	123
Rechargeable Batteries	124
Sleep Time-out for Power Conservation	125
Purchasing Camera Accessories	126
Appendix B: Camera Dock	129
Getting Started with the Dock	129
Dock Lights and Buttons	131
Unloading Images to a Computer Using the Dock	132
Printing Images Using the Dock	133
Displaying Images on a TV Using the Dock	134
Appendix C: Specifications	135

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