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Getting Started

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1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart R717 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photography! This manual explains camera features you can use to ensure great results while enjoying the photographic experience. Some of these features are: • HP adaptive lighting technology-Automatically bring out details lost in shadows. See page 64. • In-camera red-eye removal-Identify and remove red eyes. See page 98. • 12 shooting modes (including Panorama)-Choose a preset shooting mode for best exposure for common picture scenes, or define your own shooting mode with your most frequently-used settings. Use Panorama to capture up to five consecutive pictures and preview them as a full panorama on your camera. Then merge them into one wide image on the computer. See page 49. • HP Image Advice-Provides tips to help you take better photos. See page 99. • HP Instant Share-Easily select still images in your camera to be automatically sent to a variety of destinations such as e-mail addresses, web pages, or a printer the next time your camera is connected to a computer. Your recipients can then view the images without the burden of large file attachments. See page 105. Getting Started 11

Section	Page
Contents	5
Getting Started	11
Setup	12
1. Install the Camera Dock Insert (Optional)	12
2. Attach the Wrist Strap	13
3. Install the Battery	13
4. Charge the Battery	15
5. Turn on the Camera	16
6. Choose the Language	16
7. Set the Region	17
8. Set the Date and Time	17
9. Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional)	18
10. Install the Software	20
Windows®	20
Macintosh	21
User’s Manual on the CD	21
Camera Parts	22
Back of the Camera	22
Front, Side, and Bottom of the Camera	25
Top of the Camera	27
Camera States	28
Camera Menus	28
Camera Status Screen	31
Viewing the On-Camera Demo	31
Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips	33
Taking Still Pictures	33
Recording Audio with Still Pictures	34
Orientation Sensor	35
Recording Video Clips	36
Using Live View	37
Focusing the Camera	39
Obtaining Optimum Focus and Exposure	39
Using Focus Lock	41
Using the Focus Range Settings	42
Using Manual Focus	43
Using Zoom	44
Optical Zoom	45
Digital Zoom	45
Setting the Flash	47
Using the Shooting Modes	49
Noise Reduction for Long Exposures	52
Using Panorama Mode	52
Taking a Panoramic Sequence of Pictures	53
Using My Mode	55
Selecting and Saving Preferred Settings in My Mode	55
Using the My Mode Saved Settings Sub-Menu	56
Using the Self-Timer Settings	58
Using the Burst Setting	60
Using the Capture Menu	61
Help for the Menu Options	62
EV Compensation	63
Adaptive Lighting	64
Image Quality	66
Custom Image Quality	69
White Balance	71
Manual White Balance	73
Auto Focus Area	74
AE Metering	76
ISO Speed	78
AE Bracketing	79
Color	81
Saturation	82
Sharpness	83
Contrast	84
Date & Time Imprint	85
Reviewing Images and Video Clips	87
Using Playback	87
Total Images Summary Screen	90
Viewing Thumbnails	91
Magnifying Images	92
Using the Playback Menu	93
Delete	96
Remove Red Eyes	98
Image Advice	99
Image Info	99
Preview Panorama	101
Rotate	102
Record Audio	103
Using HP Instant Share	105
Using the HP Instant Share Menu	106
Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera	108
Sending Individual Images to Destinations	110
Sending All Images to Destinations	112
Transferring and Printing Images	115
Transferring Images to a Computer	115
Printing Images Directly from the Camera	117
Printing Panoramas	120
Using the Setup Menu	121
Display Brightness	122
Camera Sounds	123
Focus Assist Light	124
Instant Review	125
Digital Zoom	126
Live View at Power On	127
Date & Time	128
USB Configuration	129
TV Configuration	130
Language	131
Move Images to Card	132
Reset Settings	133
Troubleshooting and Support	135
Resetting the Camera	136
HP Image Zone Software	137
Computer System Requirements	137
HP Image Zone Express (Windows Only)	138
Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software	139
Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software	140
Using a Memory Card Reader	141
Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive	144
Problems and Solutions	145
Error Messages on the Camera	160
Error Messages on the Computer	172
Getting Assistance	174
HP Accessibility Website	174
HP Photosmart Website	175
Support Process	175
Phone Support in the United States and Canada	177
Phone Support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa	177
Other Phone Support Worldwide	180
Managing Batteries	183
Top Points About Batteries	183
Extending Battery Life	184
Safety Precautions for Using Batteries	185
Performance per Battery Type	186
Number of Shots per Battery Type	187
Power Indicators	188
Recharging the Lithium Ion Battery	189
Safety Precautions for Recharging Lithium Ion Batteries	191
Sleep Time-out for Power Conservation	192
Purchasing Camera Accessories	193
Caring for Your Camera	197
Basic Camera Care	197
Cleaning the Camera	198
Cleaning the Camera Lens	199
Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display	199
Specifications	201
Memory Capacity	207