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  • Page 1 HP Photosmart M22/M23 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share User’s Manual Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals...
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  • Page 3 © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Recording Audio with Still Pictures..34 Recording Video Clips....35 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Contents...
  • Page 6 Rotate ......74 Record Audio ..... . . 75 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Using HP Instant Share ....77 Using the HP Instant Share Menu ... . 78 Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera .
  • Page 8 HP Accessibility Website ....142 HP Photosmart Website ....142 Support Process..... 142 Phone Support in the United States and Canada .

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Then merge them into one wide image on the computer. See page 42. • HP Image Advice—Provides tips to help you take better photos. See page 72. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals...
  • Page 10 • 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 the camera is connected to a computer. Your recipients can then view the images without the burden of large file attachments.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Camera Parts on page 20. 1. Attach the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Install The Batteries

    153. For hints on optimizing battery performance, see Appendix A, Managing Batteries, starting on page 149. TIP: You can also use an optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera. If you use rechargeable NiMH batteries, you can recharge the batteries in the camera...

  • Page 13: Turn On The Camera

    The Power/ Memory light on the back of the camera turns on solid green. The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up. To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks, covering the lens.

  • Page 14: Choose The Language

    (see TV Configuration on page 98). 1. Scroll to the region that you want by using the buttons. 2. Press the button to select the highlighted region. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Set The Date And Time

    TIP: If you need to change the date and time settings later, you can do this with the Date & Time setting in the Setup menu. See Chapter 6, Using the Setup Menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Getting Started...

  • Page 16: Install And Format A Memory Card (Optional)

    Make sure the memory card snaps into place. 3. Close the Battery/Memory card door and turn on the camera. 4. Press the button, then use the button to move to the Playback Menu Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 You can also transfer the images from the internal memory to the memory card (see Move Images to Card on page 100). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Install The Software

    The HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images and configure the HP Instant Share menu on the camera. NOTE: If you do not install the HP Image Zone software, you can still use the camera, but certain features will be affected.

  • Page 19: Macintosh

    Macintosh 1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer. 2. Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 3. Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop.

  • Page 20: Camera Parts

    • Allows you to access the on-camera demo (see page 30). Flash button Allows you to select between the different (page 40) flash settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 • Blinking green—Camera is off and charging the batteries using the optional HP AC power adapter. • Blinking red—Camera is shutting down due to lack of battery power. • Off—Camera is off or camera is charging the batteries using the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock.
  • Page 22 (page 65). Image Display Allows you to frame pictures and video (page 31) clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback, and to view all the menus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Top Of The Camera

    • Focuses and takes a picture. (pages 33, • Records audio clips. Wrist strap Allows you to attach a wrist strap to the mount camera. (page 11) Video Starts and stops recording a video clip. button (page 35) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Getting Started...

  • Page 24: Front, Left Side, And Bottom Of The Camera

    Provides additional light to improve (page 40) picture-taking. Allows you to connect a USB cable from connector the camera to a USB-enabled computer or (pages 87, 89) any PictBridge-certified printer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Name Description Power Allows you to connect an optional HP AC adapter power adapter to the camera to either connector operate the camera without batteries, or recharge NiMH rechargeable batteries in the camera. Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on a tripod.

  • Page 26: Camera States

    Live View or Playback. buttons to scroll to the EXIT menu option • Use the and press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 78. NOTE: To use the HP Instant Share Menu to send images to destinations other than printers (such as e-mail addresses or online services), you must first set up the menu.
  • Page 28 Use this menu when you do not have your User’s Manual with you. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Camera Status Screen

    (such as the amount of power available low battery level see Power Indicators on page 154), the number of indicator; pictures remaining, and the Image Quality setting (indicated in the example by the 4MP). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Getting Started...

  • Page 30: Restoring Previous Settings

    Live View/Playback button for approximately three seconds. The Image Display will go black for a moment before the slideshow starts. To exit the slideshow at any time, press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    TIP: To conserve battery life, the Image Display shuts down during periods of inactivity when the camera is on. You can activate the Image Display by pressing the Live View/ Playback button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...
  • Page 32 Remaining pictures count (actual number depends on the current Image Quality setting and how much space remains in memory) Image Quality setting (default is 4MP) Focus brackets (see Focusing the Camera on page 36) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Taking Still Pictures

    This Image in the Delete sub-menu. NOTE: When Instant Review begins, the focus brackets display green if the picture was in focus. They display red if the picture was not in focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 34: Recording Audio With Still Pictures

    HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can also review the audio clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.

  • Page 35: Recording Video Clips

    HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can also review the audio portion of your video clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.

  • Page 36: Focusing The Camera

    • If the subject is too close (less than 50 cm or 20 in), either move farther away from the subject you are trying to photograph, or set the camera to the Macro shooting mode (see Using the Shooting Modes on page 42). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Modes on page 42). • If the icon of a shaking hand appears in the Live View screen, try one of the techniques listed above for scenes requiring a long exposure time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 38: Using Focus Lock

    3. Continue to hold the Shutter button halfway down while you re-frame or adjust your subject for proper positioning. 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Using Digital Zoom

    In situations where you need higher quality (such as for printing), limit the use of digital zoom. NOTE: Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode nor while recording video clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 40: Setting The Flash

    NOTE: The flash is not available in Panorama and Sunset modes nor is it available while recording video clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Therefore, make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes. TIP: You can also remove red-eyes in pictures you have already taken. See Remove Red Eyes on page 71. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 42: Using The Shooting Modes

    Use Action mode to capture sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you want to stop the action. The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO speeds to stop motion. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 This mode allows you to shoot a series of overlapping frames for stitching into one, large panoramic image using the HP Image Zone software. Flash is set to Flash Off in this mode. (See Using Panorama Mode on page 44). You can view the entire panoramic shot using the Preview Panorama option in the Playback Menu (see Preview Panorama on page 73).

  • Page 44: Using Panorama Mode

    Playback Menu (see page 67), or you can transfer the images in the panoramic sequence to your computer for automatic stitching together and then viewing or printing. NOTE: Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Taking A Panoramic Sequence Of Pictures

    Image Display. Again, the transparent overlay of the previous image is superimposed on the left third of the Live View screen to enable you to align your third picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 46: Using The Self-Timer Settings

    NOTE: The Panorama shooting mode requires the full version of the HP Image Zone software to automatically stitch images together on your computer (see Transferring Images to a Computer on page 87 and HP Image Zone Software on page 105). Using the Self-Timer Settings 1.
  • Page 47 Shutter button all the way down and remove your hands from the camera. The camera will wait 10 seconds before taking the image, eliminating any possibility of you shaking the camera when you press the Shutter button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 48: Using The Capture Menu

    Camera Menus on page 26. TIP: To restore Capture Menu settings to what they were when you last turned the camera off, hold down the button as you turn the camera back on. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Help For The Menu Options

    Use the buttons to scroll through the Help screens. To exit the Help and return to the particular sub-menu within the Capture Menu, press the button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 50: Image Quality

    4MP Best setting above. This is the default setting and is recommended if you plan to print images up to a size of 210 by 297 mm (8.5 by 11 in). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 NOTE: When you use digital zoom, the resolution reduces as you zoom in. See Using Digital Zoom on page 39. NOTE: Image Quality settings do not apply when recording video clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 52: Adaptive Lighting

    Adaptive Lighting does not affect 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 NOTE: The Adaptive Lighting setting does not apply in Panorama mode or when recording video clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 54: Color

    After you select either of the Date & Time Imprint settings, the date or date and time will be imprinted on all subsequent still images that are captured, not to previously captured images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. NOTE: The Date and Time setting does not apply when recording video clips nor in Panorama mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...

  • Page 56: Ev Compensation

    The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off. The EV Compensation setting resets to the default 0.0 setting when you turn the camera off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: White Balance

    The camera balances color assuming the subject is outdoors under sunny or bright cloudy conditions. Shade The camera balances color assuming the subject is outdoors in shade, in dark cloudy conditions, or at dusk. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...
  • Page 58 The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off. The White Balance setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Iso Speed

    The ISO Speed setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off. NOTE: The ISO Speed setting does not apply when recording video clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips...
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  • Page 61: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    HP Image Advice (an analysis of images for any problems with focus, exposure, and so forth, that may have occurred while capturing the images). To do these things and more, see Using the Playback Menu on page 67.
  • Page 62 NOTE: To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images, transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can review the audio by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.
  • Page 63 Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 3 destinations using HP Instant Share (see Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 78). Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share (see Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 78).

  • Page 64: Total Images Summary Screen

    (indicated by the SD icon ) and the power indicator (such as the low battery level indicator; Power Indicators on page 154 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Viewing Thumbnails

    At the bottom of the Image Display, icons identify camera selections for the current image (for example, the image is part of a panoramic sequence or the image is a video clip). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Reviewing Images and Video Clips...

  • Page 66: Magnifying Images

    4. To exit the Magnify view, press the Live View/Playback button. NOTE: You can magnify only still images; video clips cannot be magnified. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Using The Playback Menu

    Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the selected task. 5. To exit the Playback Menu, press the Live View/Playback button. For other ways to exit a menu, see Camera Menus on page 26. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Reviewing Images and Video Clips...
  • Page 68 Rotate—Rotates the currently displayed still image in 90 degree increments. (See Rotate on page 74.) Record Audio—Records an audio clip to attach to this still image. (See Record Audio on page 75.) EXIT—Exits the Playback Menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Delete

    Format Card to format optional memory cards before you use them for the first time, and when you want to delete all of the images and video clips stored on them. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Reviewing Images and Video Clips...
  • Page 70 However, if you delete an image from the beginning or end of the panorama, and there are at least 2 images remaining, the panoramic sequence is preserved. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Remove Red Eyes

    • Cancel—Returns to the Playback Menu without saving the red-eye changes. NOTE: Remove Red Eyes is only available for still images that were taken with a flash. This option is not available for video clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Reviewing Images and Video Clips...

  • Page 72: Image Advice

    Image Advice lists up to two issues. To exit the Image Advice screen, press the button. NOTE: Image Advice is not available for video clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Preview Panorama

    NOTE: This view is temporary. To create a permanently stitched panoramic sequence, use the full version of the HP Image Zone software that came with your camera. See Printing Panoramas on page 92. 1. Use the buttons to scroll to one of the images in a panoramic sequence of images.

  • Page 74: Rotate

    3. After you have rotated the image to the desired orientation, press the button to save the new orientation. NOTE: Rotate is not available for video clips or for still images that are part of a panoramic sequence. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Record Audio

    Playback Menu. TIP: To hear audio clips, transfer the images to which they are attached to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M- series dock, you can review the audio clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.
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  • Page 77: Using Hp Instant Share

    2. Select images in your camera to send to online destinations (see pages 82 and 84). NOTE: You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to use the HP Instant Share features. If your computer uses Windows as its operating system, see Computer System Requirements on page 105 to determine if the full version was installed.

  • Page 78: Using The Hp Instant Share Menu

    Using the HP Instant Share Menu The default HP Instant Share Menu lets you select some or all of the images for printing automatically the next time you connect your camera to your computer or printer. You can add destinations such as e-mail addresses (including group...
  • Page 79 Up Online Destinations in the Camera on page 80.) 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, let...

  • Page 80: Setting Up Online Destinations In The Camera

    Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera You can set up a maximum of 34 HP Instant Share destinations (such as individual e-mail addresses or group distribution lists) in the HP Instant Share Menu. NOTE: You will need an Internet connection to complete this procedure.
  • Page 81 HP Instant Share Setup program. If some other dialog box appears in addition, close that dialog box by clicking Cancel. In the HP Instant Share Setup program, click Start, then follow the on-screen instructions to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera.

  • Page 82: Sending Individual Images To Destinations

    (up to 99), then press the button. A appears next to Print in the HP Instant Share Menu. To deselect Print, press the button, set the number of copies to 0 (zero), then press the button.
  • Page 83 • Images that were selected to be sent to e-mail destinations are not e-mailed as attachments. Rather, the images are uploaded to a secure HP web site, and a message is sent to each e-mail address. The message contains thumbnail images, as well as a link...

  • Page 84: Sending All Images To Destinations

    Sending All Images to Destinations 1. Turn on the camera, press the button, and use the buttons to scroll to the HP Instant Share Menu 2. Use the button to highlight Share All Images... and press the button to display the Share All Images sub-menu.
  • Page 85 Transferring Images to a Computer on page 87. The images will automatically be sent to their respective HP Instant Share destinations (see the last step in Sending Individual Images to Destinations on page 82 for more information about how this works).
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  • Page 87: Transferring And Printing Images

    109) or the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock (see the dock User’s Manual). 1. Confirm the following: • Either the HP Image Zone software or the HP Image Zone Express software is installed on your computer (see Install the Software on page 18). To transfer...
  • Page 88 The images are transferred to the computer, and then if there are any still images that were previously selected for HP Instant Share destinations (see pages 82 and 84), those actions are started. When the Image Action Summary screen appears on the computer, you can disconnect the camera from the computer.

  • Page 89: Printing Images Directly From The Camera

    3. Open the door on the side of the camera nearest the lens and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Transferring and Printing Images...
  • Page 90 See your printer’s manual for more information. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 To avoid these limitations, use the HP Image Zone software (see HP Image Zone Software on page 105). 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.

  • Page 92: Printing Panoramas

    See HP Image Zone Software on page 105. To print a panoramic image: 1. Start the HP Image Zone software on your computer. 2. In the My Images tab (Windows) or HP Gallery (Macintosh), select the panoramic image you want to print.

  • Page 93: Using The Setup Menu

    Setup Menu option. 6. To exit the Setup Menu, press the Live View/Playback button. For other ways to exit a menu, see Camera Menus on page 26. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 94: Display Brightness

    3. Press the button 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Camera Sounds

    3. Press the button 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 96: Date & Time

    10 minutes, or the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Usb Configuration

    Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software on page 108). You may be unable to use this setting with a Windows 98 computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it. 3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu.

  • Page 98: Tv Configuration

    This setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television (TV) that is connected to the camera with an optional HP Photosmart M-series camera dock. The default TV Configuration setting depends on the language and region that you selected when you turned on the camera for the first time.

  • Page 99: Language

    3. Press the button 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 100: Move Images To Card

    During the move, a progress bar is shown. All of the images that are successfully moved to the memory card are then deleted from the camera’s internal memory. When the move is complete, you return to the Setup Menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Reset Settings

    Time, Language, TV Configuration, and USB Configuration). 4. Press the button to reset settings and return to the Setup Menu. 5. If you removed an optional memory card in Step 1, replace the memory card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Using the Setup Menu...
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  • Page 103: Troubleshooting And Support

    • Resetting the camera (page 104) • HP Image Zone software, including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express (page 105) • Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software (page 107) • Possible problems, causes, and solutions (page 113) •...

  • Page 104: Resetting The Camera

    3. Remove all power (batteries and AC power) from the camera for at least 5 seconds. 4. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory card door, and/or reconnect the HP AC power adapter to the camera. 5. After verifying that the camera works without an optional memory card, reinsert the card if you have one.

  • Page 105: Hp Image Zone Software

    HP Image Zone Software The full version of the HP Image Zone software lets you use 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.

  • Page 106: Hp Image Zone Express (Windows Only)

    However, it lacks several features contained in the full version. • You cannot use the HP Image Zone Express software with any of the HP Instant Share features on the camera. You cannot, for example, select images to print and then use the HP Image Zone software to print those images automatically.

  • Page 107: Using Your Camera Without Installing The Hp Image Zone Software

    HP Image Zone software. If the full version of the software is not installed on your computer, you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera. • The Panorama shooting mode on the camera uses the full version of the HP Image Zone software to automatically stitch images together in the computer.

  • Page 108: Transferring Images To A Computer Without Hp Image Zone Software

    M-series dock). If you do not, or cannot, install HP Image Zone on your computer, there are two ways to transfer images from your camera to the computer: using a memory card reader, or configuring the camera as a disk drive.

  • Page 109: Using A Memory Card Reader

    (purchased separately). The memory card reader acts just like a floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive. In addition, some computers and HP Photosmart printers have memory card slots built into them, and you can use these memory card slots as you would use a regular memory card reader to save images to the computer.
  • Page 110 (under the Delete option in the Playback Menu in the camera). NOTE: It is recommended that you format the card rather than delete the images because it will help prevent corrupted images or cards. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 111 For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help, the help system included with your computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...

  • Page 112: Configuring The Camera As A Disk Drive

    You can set up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is connected to your computer, so you can transfer images without using the HP Image Zone software. NOTE: You may be unable to use this method with Windows 98 computers.

  • Page 113: Problems And Solutions

    Alkaline batteries. For best results, use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. If you are using Ensure that the HP AC power an optional adapter is connected to the HP AC power camera and is plugged into a adapter, it is not working electrical outlet.
  • Page 114 The Power/ The camera Reset the camera (see Memory light may have pages 104). is on but my experienced a camera seems transient stuck and problem. won’t operate properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Alkaline batteries cannot not charge. inserted. be recharged. Batteries are Battery charging will not start if already the NiMH batteries were charged. recently charged. Try charging them again after they have drained a while. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 116 Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera The wrong AC Use only the HP AC power batteries will power adapter adapter approved for use with not charge is being used. this camera (see page 159). (continued). Battery voltage The camera will not attempt to...
  • Page 117 104). operating. A long delay The camera Use Focus Lock (see page 38). occurs needs time to between lock focus and pressing the exposure. Shutter button and the camera taking a picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 118 The flash is Wait until the flash has recharging. recharged before taking another picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 119 Shutter button or use a tripod. Watch for the icon in the Image Display (this means that it is almost impossible to hold the camera steady, and you must use a tripod). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 120 • Turn the flash off (see page 40). • Move back from the subject. You used EV Set EV Compensation to 0.0 Compensation (see page 56). when you should not have. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 (use a tripod) or use Adaptive Lighting (see page 52). The scene had Increase the EV Compensation many light- (see page 56). colored objects, such as a white object on a light background. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 122 High (see page 94). adjusted. My image is The ISO Speed • Use Image Advice (see grainy. setting was too page 72). high. • Use a lower ISO Speed setting (see page 59). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 (see page 100). or more images. When you install a memory card, images in internal memory are not visible. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 124 Menu. taken with camera to your computer (see another camera page 87), then view or modify and cannot be them using the HP Image Zone edited on this software. camera. The wrong The date and/ Reset the date and time by...
  • Page 125 (15 minutes or longer). I cannot The HP Image Either install the HP Image Zone transfer Zone software is software (see page 18), or see images from not installed on Using Your Camera without the camera to the computer.
  • Page 126 (see page installing or enough RAM to 105). using the install the • Refer to the HP Customer HP Image software. Support website: Zone software. www.hp.com/support. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 127: Error Messages On The Camera

    Playback. This message appears sooner with Alkaline batteries than with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Batteries are The batteries are Replace batteries with not NiMH. NiMH batteries. non-rechargeable. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 128 Ensure that the memory CARD memory card that card is the proper type for is installed in the your camera. (See memory slot is page 169.) not a supported memory card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 129 Menu, the position or simply remove optional memory the memory card from the card that is camera and continue the installed is HP Instant Share task. locked. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 130 69). Then set up the being saved to HP Instant Share the camera, or destinations again (see preventing page 80). images from being marked for HP Instant Share. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 131 The image probably came big to rotate. from another camera. Transfer the image from the camera to your computer, then rotate the image the HP Image Zone software or another image editing package. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 132 Format option in the Delete sub-menu of the Playback Menu (see page 69 . If it will not format, it is probably corrupted. Replace the memory card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 42). the camera can • Move closer to the focus in the subject, within the Macro range of the Macro shooting mode. shooting mode (see page 42). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 134 40), set the camera likely to be blurry on a stable surface, or use (camera shake due to the long a tripod. warning) exposure required. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 135 Camera has problem. camera (see page 104). If experienced an the problem persists, note error and is the error code and then shutting down. call HP Support (see page 142). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 136 Unsupported The printer is an Connect the camera to a printer unsupported PictBridge-certified printer. device. Or connect the camera to a computer and print from there instead. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Video clips still images before cannot be printed reconnecting the camera directly from the to the printer. No printable camera. images on card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 138 Replace the ink cartridge. cartridge is You may be able to print running low on some images using the ink. current cartridge, but their color and quality may not be of high quality. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 139 OK or Continue button on the printer. Printer error. There is a Turn the printer off, then on problem with the again. Press the printer. button on the camera. Complete the print request again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Troubleshooting and Support...

  • Page 140: Error Messages On The Computer

    The camera then appears as but the computer another disk drive on the cannot recognize computer so you can copy the camera as a the image files to the digital camera. computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Make sure your computer is To Service not connected to online. the Internet. Communication Other HP Instant Close the other HP Instant Problem Share software is Share program. running with exclusive access to your camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals...

  • Page 142: Getting Assistance

    1. Review the troubleshooting section of this User’s Manual (see Problems and Solutions on page 113). 2. Access the HP Customer Care website for support. 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.
  • Page 143 As a part of HP’s continuing efforts to improve phone support information services, we advise you to check the HP website on a regular basis for new information regarding service features and delivery. If you cannot solve the problem using the above options, call HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera.

  • Page 144: Phone Support In The United States And Canada

    After the warranty period, call 1-(800)-474-6836 (1-800-HP invent). A service charge will be required, which will be charged to your credit card. If you think your HP product needs service, please call HP Total Care and a Total Care Representative will help you determine your service options.

  • Page 145: Phone Support In Europe, The Middle East, And Africa

    Phone Support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa HP Customer Support phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support. Algeria +213 61 56 45 43...
  • Page 146 Peak time 0.08 CHF/Outside peak 0.04 CHF) Tunisia +216 71 89 12 22 Turkey +90 216 579 71 71 Ukraine +7 (380 44) 4903520 (Kiev) United Arab 800 4520 (in-country toll-free) Emirates Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Other Phone Support Worldwide

    West Africa +351 213 17 63 80 (French-speaking countries only) Other Phone Support Worldwide HP Customer Care phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support.
  • Page 148 Republica Dominicana 1-800-711-2884 Singapore +65 6272 5300 Taiwan +886 0 800 010055 Thailand +66 (0)2 353 9000 Trinidad & Tobago 1-800-711-2884 United States +1 (800) 474-6836 Venezuela 0-800-4746-8368 Vietnam +84 88234530 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 149: A Managing Batteries

    • If you do not intend to use your camera for extended periods of time (more than two months), HP recommends that you remove the batteries unless you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera docked or connected to an optional HP AC power adapter.

  • Page 150: Extending Battery Life

    Flash, instead of Flash On (see Setting the Flash on page 40). • Use the optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M-series dock when the camera will be on for extended periods of time, such as when you transfer images to your computer or when printing.
  • Page 151 • In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into your eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Managing Batteries...

  • Page 152: Performance Per Battery Type

    Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature/winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use (without dock) Fair Good Fair Infrequent use (with dock) Fair Good Good Want to recharge batteries Good Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 153: Number Of Shots Per Battery Type

    (4 seconds per picture). Flash is used on 25% of shots. • The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used at 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash is used on 50% of shots. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Managing Batteries...

  • Page 154: Power Indicators

    You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 155: Recharging Nimh Batteries

    Recharging NiMH Batteries NiMH batteries can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M-series dock. NiMH batteries can also be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart battery quick recharger.
  • Page 156 If you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the batteries, we recommend that you leave the camera in the dock or plugged in to the HP AC adapter. The camera will top off the batteries periodically to ensure that the camera is always ready for use.

  • Page 157: Safety Precautions For Recharging Nimh Batteries

    • Do not operate the camera, dock, or quick recharger if the NiMH batteries appear damaged in any way. • Do not disassemble the camera, dock, or quick recharger. • Unplug the HP A power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger.

  • Page 158: Sleep Time-Out For Power Conservation

    When the camera is in this sleep state, pressing any button will wake up the camera again. If no buttons are pressed during the sleep state, the camera will turn off after an additional 5 minutes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 159: B Purchasing Camera Accessories

    B Purchasing Camera Accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera. For information on your HP M22/M23 and compatible accessories, go to: • www.hp.com/photosmart (US) • www.hp.ca/photosmart (Canada) • www.hp.com (all other countries) To purchase accessories, visit your local retailer or order online at: •...
  • Page 160 HP AC power adapter. NOTE: Your camera came with a dock insert that enables your camera to use the HP M-series camera dock. See the HP Photosmart M-series Dock User’s Manual for instructions on using the dock insert with the camera dock.
  • Page 161 Available in either black (Q6216A) or silver (Q6217A). • www.casesonline.com—Go to www.casesonline.com to design your own custom case to fit your HP Photosmart M-series camera. Choose the style, material, and color for your camera case. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals...
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  • Page 163: C Caring For Your Camera

    C Caring for Your Camera Your HP camera has a weather-resistant all-metal body that allows you to take pictures in wet conditions such as rain, snow, or near water environments (such as near swimming pools or waterfalls, for example). Even with the camera’s splash-proof design, you should take...
  • Page 164 • When you take pictures in wet weather, always make sure the Battery/Memory card door, the dock connector door, and the door covering the USB and HP AC power adapter connector are firmly closed. If they are not, moisture could seep into the camera and cause damage.

  • Page 165: Cleaning The Camera

    • Never open your camera’s casing or attempt to repair the camera yourself. Touching the inside of a digital camera can result in electrical shock. Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs. NOTE: For information about handling batteries safely, see Appendix A, Managing Batteries, starting on page149.

  • Page 166: Cleaning The Camera Body And Image Display

    2. Wipe the entire surface of the camera and the Image Display using a clean, dry, soft cloth. NOTE: You can also wipe the Image Display with lens- cleaning tissue. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

  • Page 167: D Specifications

    • Normal (default)—508 mm (20 in) to infinity • Macro—200 mm to 508 mm (8 in to 20 in) Shutter speed 1/1800 to 15 seconds Tripod mount Built-in flash Yes, 6-second typical recharge time Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Specifications...
  • Page 168 • VGA Adaptive Off (default), Low, High Lighting settings Color settings Full Color (default), Black & White, Sepia Date & Time Off (default), Date Only, Date & Time Imprint settings Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 169 (over 300) does affect the time it takes for the camera to turn on. • The number of images that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings (see Memory Capacity on page 172). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Specifications...
  • Page 170 NiMH batteries via each of these methods are provided in the section Recharging NiMH Batteries on page 155. • Optional HP AC power adapter (3.3 Vdc, 2500 mA, 8.25 W) • Optional HP Photosmart M-series dock Recharging in camera with the optional HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart M-series dock: 100% in 15 hours.
  • Page 171 • USB mini B connector to a computer or PictBridge-certified printer • DPS (Direct Printing Standard) • DC input 3.3 Vdc @ 2500 mA • HP Photosmart M-series dock Camera body • Weather-resistant all-metal body. • Weather-resistance meets requirements of IEC specification 60529, Grade 4;...

  • Page 172: Memory Capacity

    4MP Best 5 images (1.6MB each) 4MP (default) 9 images (900KB each) 12 images (700KB each) 70 images (120KB each) NOTE: The values shown are for images without audio clips. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 173 160 cleaning the body 166 recharging NiMH 155 cleaning the image shots per type 153 display 166 top points about use 149 general 163 types to use 149 general cleaning 165 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Index...
  • Page 174 97 on camera 127 as a USB Mass Storage on computer 140 Device Class EV Compensation 56 (MSDC) 97 extending battery life 150 to computer 87 to printer 89 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 175 36 selecting individual lock 38 images 82 range 167 sending all images 84 format using the HP Instant Share internal memory 69 Menu 78 memory card 16 HP Instant Share Menu customizing 80 description 79 help from customer...
  • Page 176 Macintosh computer indicators, power 154 install software 19 install USB setting on batteries 12 camera 97 memory card 16 Macro mode, setting 42 software 18 Magnify 66 wrist strap 11 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 177 43 Move Images to Card 100 using 44 parts of camera back of camera 20 NiMH batteries front, left side, and bottom recharging 155 of camera 24 safety precautions 150 top of camera 23 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals Index...
  • Page 178 82 accessories 159 Self-Timer light 25 settings 46 range Timer button 21 Exposure Compensation settings reset 101 flash 168 restore 30 F-number 167 Setup Menu, using 93 focus 167 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...
  • Page 179 29 description 23 specifications 167 video clips, recording 35 states, camera 26 status screen 29 web sites for HP 142 still pictures, take 33 White Balance, setting 57 Sunset mode, setting 43 Windows computer support for users 142 install software 18...
  • Page 180 39 specifications 167 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com HP Manuals HP Photosmart M22/M23 User’s Manual...

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