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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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ..... . . 9 Setup ....... 10 Attach the Wrist Strap .
  • Page 6 Record Audio ..... . . 69 Using HP Instant Share....71 Using the HP Instant Share Menu .
  • Page 7 Resetting the Camera ....96 HP Image Zone Software ....96 System Requirements (Windows Only) .
  • Page 8 M417 Memory Capacity ....169 M517 Memory Capacity ....170 HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    • 7 shooting modes—Choose a preset shooting mode for best exposure for common picture scenes. See page 42. • 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.

  • Page 10: Setup

    Camera Parts on page 19. 1. Attach the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Install The Batteries

    148. For hints on optimizing battery performance, see Appendix A, Managing Batteries, starting on page145. 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 12: Turn On The Camera

    The lens extends and the Power light to the left of the switch turns on solid green. The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up. 4. Choose the Language The first time you turn the camera on, you are prompted to choose a language.

  • Page 13: Set The Region

    5. Set the Region After choosing a language, you are prompted to choose the continent where you live. The Language and Region settings determine the defaults for the date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television (see TV Configuration on page 91).
  • Page 14 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 Date & Time on page 89. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Install And Format A Memory Card (Optional)

    7. Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional) Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips. However, you can use a memory card (purchased separately) instead to store images and video clips. For more information about supported memory cards, see Storage on page 166.
  • Page 16 To use internal memory and view images stored there, remove the memory card. You can also transfer images from the internal memory to the memory card (see Move Images to Card on page 93). HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Install The Software

    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. For details, see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 99.

  • Page 18: Macintosh

    Macintosh computers. 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 19: Camera Parts

    Camera Parts Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts. Top of the Camera Name Description Shutter • Focuses and takes a picture. button • Records audio clips. (pages 31, Starts and stops recording a video clip.

  • Page 20: Back And Right Side Of The Camera

    Power light • Blinking rapidly—Camera is shutting down due to lack of battery power. • Blinking slowly—Camera is charging the batteries using the optional HP AC power adapter. • Off—Camera is off. switch Turns the camera power on and off.
  • Page 21 Name Description Zoom lever • Zoom Out—While taking still (page 38) pictures, zooms out the lens to the wide angle position. • Thumbnails—While in Playback, allows you to view still images and the first frames of video clips arranged in a matrix of nine thumbnail images per screen.
  • Page 22 Allows you to frame pictures and video (page 34) clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback, and to view all the menus. Turns the HP Instant Share Menu on and HP Instant Share/ off on the Image Display. Print button (page 71)
  • Page 23 Name Description • Solid red—Video is recording. 15 Viewfinder lights • AF solid green—When you press the Shutter button halfway down, this light turns on solid when the camera is ready to take a picture (auto exposure and auto focus are locked, and the flash is ready).

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

    (page 44) a picture or recording video when the camera is set to Self-Timer or Self-Timer - 2 shots. Also turns on solid when recording video. Flash Provides additional light to improve (page 40) picture-taking. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Camera States

    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. Allows you to connect a USB cable from...

  • Page 26: Camera Menus

    ISO speed, color settings, and imprinting the date and time on the images. For information about using this menu, see Using the Capture Menu on page 47. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 72. 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: Camera Status Screen

    NOTE: The status screen does not display any time Live View is on, except when the Capture Menu is also displayed. Instead, the icon for the new flash, shooting mode, or timer/burst setting displays in the Live View screen. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Restoring Previous Settings

    Restoring Previous Settings The flash, shooting mode, and timer/burst settings, as well as some of the Capture Menu settings that you set, reset to their default values after you turn the camera off. However, you can restore your settings from the last time the camera was on by holding down the button while turning the camera on.
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  • Page 31: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking Still Pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. For example, if a menu is currently displayed when you press the Shutter button, the menu will be canceled, and the camera will take a picture.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Recording Video Clips

    TIP: A video clip includes audio. To hear the audio portion of your video clips, transfer them to your computer and use the 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 34: Using Live View

    Live View screen. # Icon Description Power indicator, such as this low battery level indicator (see Power Indicators on page 150) Indicates that a memory card is installed in the camera HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Focusing The Camera

    # Icon Description Remaining pictures count (actual number depends on the current Image Quality setting and how much space remains in memory) Image Quality setting (default is 5MP) Focus brackets (see the next section, Focusing the Camera) Focusing the Camera The focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the still picture you are taking or the video clip you are recording.
  • Page 36 (10 to 80 cm or 4 to 32 in), either move farther away from or closer to the subject, or set the camera to a shooting mode other than Macro (see Using the Shooting Modes on page 42). HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Using Focus Lock

    If there is not enough contrast or light in the focus region, try using a technique called Focus Lock to focus on a higher- contrast or brighter object about the same distance away, and then, without releasing the Shutter button, point the camera at the subject you were originally trying to photograph (see the next section, Using Focus Lock).

  • Page 38: Using Zoom

    The camera essentially crops the image to give an appearance of the subject of the picture being an additional 1.05x to 7x larger on the HP Photosmart M417, and 1.05x to 8x larger on the HP Photosmart M517. 1. Press Zoom In on the Zoom lever to optically zoom in to the maximum level, then release the button.
  • Page 39 2. Press Zoom In again and continue to press it until you reach the desired size in the Image Display. A yellow frame surrounds the area of the image that will be captured, and the image enlarges in the yellow frame. The resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom.

  • Page 40: Setting The Flash

    Exposure time may be increased when using this setting; therefore, you should use a tripod or set the camera on a stable surface to avoid camera shake. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 If the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting, the icon for the setting (in the previous table) will appear in the Live View screen. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off.

  • Page 42: Using The Shooting Modes

    Fast Shot Use Fast Shot mode in bright light conditions when the subject is moderate to long distances away. The camera uses a fixed focus instead of auto focus, allowing you to take pictures very quickly. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Setting Description Action 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. Portrait Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.

  • Page 44: Using The Self-Timer Settings

    10-second countdown period. TIP: You cannot record audio with a still picture when using the self-timer settings, but you can add an audio clip later (see Record Audio on page 69). HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 For Video Clips: To start recording video, press the Video button and then release it. If Live View is on, a 10-second countdown appears on the Image Display. The Self-Timer/Video light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera starts recording the video.

  • Page 46: Using The Burst Setting

    Record Audio on page 69). Also, the flash is not available while using the burst setting. TIP: To restore the timer/burst setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off, hold down the button as you turn the camera back on. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Using The Capture Menu

    Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and video clips you capture with your camera. 1. To display the Capture Menu, press the Live View button, and then press the button.

  • Page 48: Help For The Menu Options

    1. In the Capture Menu (page 47), select Image Quality. 2. In the Image Quality sub-menu, use the buttons to highlight a setting. 3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 The following table explains the Image Quality settings in more detail: Setting Description 5MP Best Images will be full resolution and have the lowest compression. This setting produces very high quality images, with greater color accuracy, but uses the most memory.
  • Page 50 NOTE: This setting does not apply when recording video clips. NOTE: When you use digital zoom, the resolution reduces as you zoom in. See Using Digital Zoom on page 38. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Adaptive Lighting

    Adaptive Lighting This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture, preserving gentle contrasts but reducing harsh contrasts. Dark areas in the picture are lightened, while brighter areas are left alone. Here is an example of how Adaptive Lighting can enhance an image: Adaptive Lighting: Without...
  • Page 52 NOTE: This setting does not apply when recording video clips. NOTE: When Adaptive Lighting is turned on, the camera will take longer to store an image in memory, since the image requires extra processing before storing it. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Color

    Color This setting allows you to control the color in which your images will be captured. For example, when you set Color to Sepia, your images will be captured in brown colors to make them look aged or old-fashioned. NOTE: After you have taken a picture using either the Black &...
  • Page 54 (in the previous table) will appear in the Live View screen. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. NOTE: This setting does not apply when recording video clips. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Ev Compensation

    EV Compensation In difficult lighting conditions, you can use EV (Exposure Value) Compensation to override the automatic exposure setting that the camera makes. EV Compensation is useful in scenes that contain many light objects (like a white object against a light background) or many dark objects (like a black object against a dark background).

  • Page 56: White Balance

    This is the default setting. 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. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Iso Speed

    Setting Description Tungsten The camera balances color based on incandescent or halogen lighting (typically found in homes). Fluorescent The camera balances color based on fluorescent lighting. If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting, the icon for the setting (in the previous table) will appear in the Live View screen.
  • Page 58 The ISO Speed setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off. NOTE: This setting does not apply when recording video clips, or when the shooting mode is set to Action, Portrait, Landscape, or Fast Shot. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips You can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera. When reviewing images in Playback, you can use the Zoom lever to view thumbnails of images, or to magnify images so you can take a closer look at them on the camera.
  • Page 60 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 61 Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 3 destinations using HP Instant Share (see Using HP Instant Share on page 71). Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share (see Using HP Instant Share on page 71).

  • Page 62: Total Images Summary Screen

    (indicated by the icon) and the power indicator (such as the low battery level indicator; see Power Indicators on page 150 HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Viewing Thumbnails

    Thumbnail view) is displayed in full view on the Image Display again. At the bottom of each thumbnail, an HP Instant Share icon signifies that the still image is selected for one or more HP Instant Share destinations, a printer...

  • Page 64: Magnifying Images

    Magnify view and return to Playback. The current image is displayed in full view on the Image Display again. NOTE: This feature is only available for still images; video clips cannot be magnified. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to view and delete still images or video clips, undelete images, and format the camera's internal memory or optional memory card. Additionally, you can remove red eyes from the subjects in still images taken with a flash, manipulate still images by rotating them, and attach audio clips to still images.
  • Page 66 —Rotates the currently displayed still image 90 degrees in the selected direction. (See Rotate on page 69.) Record Audio —Records an audio clip to attach to this still image. (See Record Audio on page 69.) EXIT Playback Menu —Exits the HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Delete

    Delete In the Playback Menu (page 65), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. Use the buttons to highlight an option, then press the button to select it. The Delete sub-menu provides the following options: • Cancel—Returns you to the Playback Menu without deleting the currently displayed image or video clip.

  • Page 68: Remove Red Eyes

    • Cancel—Returns to the Playback Menu without saving the red eye changes. NOTE: This menu option is only available for still images that were taken with a flash. Remove Red Eyes is not available for video clips. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Rotate

    Rotate In the Playback Menu (page 65), when you select Rotate, the camera displays a sub-menu that allows you to rotate the image in 90-degree increments. 1. In the Playback Menu, select Rotate. 2. Use the buttons to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise.
  • Page 70 TIP: 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 clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.

  • Page 71: Using Hp Instant Share

    2. Select images in your camera to send to online destinations (see page 76). NOTE: You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to use HP Instant Share features. If your computer uses the Windows operating system, see System Requirements (Windows Only) on page 97 to determine if the full version was installed.

  • Page 72: Using The Hp Instant Share Menu

    3. Press the button to select a highlighted option. 4. To exit the HP Instant Share Menu, press the Live View button. For other ways to exit a menu, see Camera Menus on page 26. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 Camera on page 74. 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 the printing service know that there is a standard DPOF file that specifies which, and how many, images you want printed.

  • Page 74: Setting Up Online Destinations In The Camera

    NOTE: If you have a memory card in the camera, make sure the memory card is not locked and has some free space on it. 1. Make sure that the full version of the HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer (see pages 17 and 96).
  • Page 75 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 simply follow the directions on the screen to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera.

  • Page 76: Sending Images To Destinations

    You can send one or more still images to any number of HP Instant Share destinations. You cannot send video clips. 1. Turn on the camera, and then press the HP Instant Share/ Print button to display the HP Instant Share Menu 2.
  • Page 77 • 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 website, and a message is sent to each e-mail address. The message contains thumbnail images, as well as a link...
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  • Page 79: Transferring And Printing Images

    100) 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 HP Image Zone Express is installed on your computer (see Install the Software on page 17). To transfer images to a...
  • Page 80 USB connector on the camera. 4. Turn on the camera. • On Windows: The HP Image Transfer software provides the download functionality. In the Transfer Images from Camera/Card screen, click Start Transfer. The images are transferred to the computer, and then,...

  • Page 81: Printing Images Directly From The Camera

    Printing Images Directly from the Camera You can connect the camera directly to any PictBridge-certified printer to print images. To determine if your printer is PictBridge-certified, look for the PictBridge logo on your printer. 1. Check that the printer is turned on. There should be no blinking lights on the printer or error messages displayed about the printer.
  • Page 82 See your printer’s manual for more information. 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 83 See your printer’s manual for specific instructions. • If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can connect the camera to the printer using the dock. See the dock User’s Manual for instructions.
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  • Page 85: Using The Setup Menu

    6 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera sounds, date and time, and the configuration of the USB or TV connection. 1. To display the Setup Menu, first display any other menu (see Camera Menus on page 26) and then use the buttons to move to the menu tab for the Setup Menu 2.

  • Page 86: 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. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Camera Sounds

    Camera Sounds Camera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a picture. Camera sounds are not the audio sounds recorded with images or video clips. The default Camera Sounds setting is On. 1.

  • Page 88: Live View At Power On

    Live View Off. 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. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Date & Time

    10 minutes, or the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 90: Usb Configuration

    Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software on page 100). 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 91: 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 92: 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. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Move Images To Card

    Move Images to Card This option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that you have installed (see Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional) on page 15). This option is available in the Setup Menu if an optional memory card is installed in the camera and the internal memory contains at least one image.
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  • Page 95: Troubleshooting And Support

    • Resetting the camera (page 96) • HP Image Zone software, including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express (page 96) • Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software (page 99) • Possible problems, causes, and solutions (page 105) •...

  • Page 96: Resetting The Camera

    The HP Image Zone software provides several features that enhance your camera’s capabilities. With the full version of the HP Image Zone software, you can use HP Instant Share to e-mail images to addresses you specify (including distribution lists), create online albums, or print images...

  • Page 97: System Requirements (Windows Only)

    HP Image Zone software installation process (see Install the Software on page 17) automatically installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software, the HP Image Zone Express version, or no HP Image Zone software. This depends on your computer’s system configuration, as explained in the next section.

  • Page 98: Hp Image Zone Express (Windows Only)

    • If your computer has less than 64MB of RAM, you cannot install the HP Image Zone software. You can still use your camera, but you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera. See Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 99.

  • Page 99: Using Your Camera Without Installing The Hp Image Zone Software

    Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software If you do not, or cannot, install the HP Image Zone software (neither the full version nor HP Image Zone Express), you can still use your camera to take pictures and video clips.

  • Page 100: Transferring Images To A Computer Without Hp Image Zone Software

    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 101 3. A screen appears that shows a list of disk drives under My Computer. The memory card shows up as a removable disk drive. Click on the + sign just to the left of the removable disk. 4. Two directories (folders) appear under the removable disk.
  • Page 102 • If the iPhoto application is launched, click on the Import button to transfer the images to your computer. The images will be stored in the iPhoto application. So, to access the images later, simply run iPhoto. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Configuring The Camera As A Disk Drive

    This method sets 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 104 HP_M417 or HP_M517. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help, the help system included with your computer. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Problems And Solutions

    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 106 Extended Image See Extending Battery Life on replace or Display use for page 146. recharge the Live View or batteries video recording, frequently. excessive flash use, and excessive zooming increase the rate of battery drain. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 107 NiMH batteries were charged. recently charged. Try charging them again after they have drained awhile. The wrong AC Use only the HP AC power power adapter adapter approved for use with is being used. this camera (see page 155). Troubleshooting and Support...
  • Page 108 Purchase new batteries. Batteries are not Ensure that the batteries are inserted inserted correctly (see correctly. page 11). HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera The camera is Turn on the camera, or turn it does not turned off or has off and then on again. respond when shut down. I press a The camera is Most of the camera buttons do button.
  • Page 110 The optional With the camera turned off, memory card remove the memory card and that is installed switch the locking tab on the is locked. card to the unlocked position. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 111 Display does not turn on, batteries are remove the batteries and completely connect to the HP AC drained, or the power adapter to see if the camera has Image Display turns on. stopped • If the Image Display does working.
  • Page 112 37). My image is • Turn the flash off (see The flash too bright. provided too page 40). much light. • Move back from the subject and use the zoom to get the same framing. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 113 Problem Possible Cause Solution My image is A natural or • Try taking the picture from a too bright artificial source different angle. (continued). other than the • Avoid pointing the camera flash provided directly toward a bright light too much light. or reflective surface on a sunny day.
  • Page 114 • Increase the EV Compensation (see page 55). • Use Adaptive Lighting (see page 51). Your finger Be sure to move your fingers blocked the away from the flash when you flash. take a picture. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Problem Possible Cause Solution My image is The scene had Increase the EV Compensation too dark many light- (see page 55). colored objects, (continued). such as a white object against a light background. My image is The camera was This effect, which can happen grainy.
  • Page 116 Transfer the images from the taken with camera to your computer (see another camera page 79), then view or modify and cannot be them using the HP Image Zone edited on this software. camera. Images are You installed a Move the images from the...
  • Page 117 HP AC power adapter, and camera or to allow the camera to cool. Then charge the examine the camera and the batteries in the...
  • Page 118 • If the problem persists, contact HP Support (see page 136). I cannot The HP Image Either install the HP Image Zone transfer Zone software is software (see page 17), or see images from not installed on page 99.
  • Page 119 Problem Possible Cause Solution I receive an A power surge Close the HP Image Zone error message or electrostatic Transfer software, disconnect when discharge may the camera from the computer transferring have interrupted (or remove it from the camera images to my the transfer.

  • Page 120: Error Messages On The Camera

    If the batteries still charging, the will not charge, purchase wrong AC power new batteries and try adapter is being again. used, batteries are over- discharged, batteries are defective, or no batteries are installed in the camera. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 Message Possible Cause Solution BATTERIES LOW. Alkaline or Purchase new batteries Lithium batteries and try again. For best are installed, and battery life, use Lithium or they are now low. rechargeable NiMH batteries. UNSUPPORTED The optional Ensure that the memory CARD memory card that card is the proper type for...
  • Page 122 (see page 79), then delete images in all images in internal internal memory memory or on the memory or on the card (see page 67). Or optional memory replace the card with a card that is new one. installed. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 HP Instant Share memory or on the memory Card full. Camera destinations from card (see page 67). Then cannot save Share being saved to set up the HP Instant Share selections. the camera, or destinations again (see preventing page 74). images from being marked for HP Instant Share.
  • Page 124 • If the same message image displays, transfer the modification you image to your requested. computer (see page 79) and modify it using the HP Image Zone software. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 Message Possible Cause Solution CARD IS The camera is • Try turning the camera UNREADABLE having trouble off and then back on. reading the • Ensure that the memory optional memory card is the proper type card that is for your camera (see installed.
  • Page 126 Macro part of the scene that is shooting mode, brighter or has a high- possibly due to contrast edge. low contrast. • Make sure the subject is within Macro range (see page 42). HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 127 Message Possible Cause Solution NOT ENOUGH The light is low Add light to the scene. LIGHT FOR FAST and the image is (Flash is set to Flash Off in SHOT likely to be noisy Fast Shot mode.) due to the small aperture setting used in Fast Shot mode.
  • Page 128 Video reconnecting the camera clips cannot be to the printer. No printable printed directly images on card. from the camera. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 129 Print 1 printing video clips, copy or Print 2 transfer the video clip to copies in the your computer (see HP Instant Share page 79) and print the clip Menu and have from your computer. scrolled to a video clip. Video...
  • Page 130 Incorrect or The print head is Install a new print head, missing print the incorrect turn the printer off, then head. model or is turn it back on. missing. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 131 Message Possible Cause Solution Unable to print. The printer is Try printing again. If that Error reading unable to read does not work, try printing image file. the file that was from the computer. trying to print. The file may be corrupted.
  • Page 132 The printer 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. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 Message Possible Cause Solution Printer is out of The printer has Replace the ink cartridge. ink. run out of ink. Printing canceled The print job has Press button on been canceled. the camera to return to the Print Setup screen. Complete the print request again.

  • Page 134: Error Messages On The Computer

    This will verify that the optional memory card, USB connection, and the USB cable are functioning correctly. The cable is not Make sure that the cable is connected firmly connected to the correctly. computer and camera. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 135 USB hub, and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera. Press the Save/Print You are using the optional button on the HP Photosmart dock. M-series dock and forgot to press the Save/Print button. The optional With the camera turned off,...

  • Page 136: Getting Assistance

    Visit www.photosmart.hp.com or www.hp.com/photosmart for the following information: • Tips on using your camera more effectively and creatively • HP digital camera driver updates and software • Register your product • Subscribe to newsletters, driver and software updates, and support alerts...

  • Page 137: Support Process

    1. Review the troubleshooting section of this User’s Manual (see Problems and Solutions on page 105). 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 138 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 139: Phone Support In The United States And Canada

    (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 140 +971 4 366 2020 (international number) Morocco +212 22 404747 Netherlands 0900 2020 165 (Euro 0.10/minute) Nigeria +234 1 3204 999 Norway +47 815 62 070 Poland +48 22 5666 000 Portugal 808 201 492 Romania +40 (21) 315 4442 HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Russian Federation +7 095 7973520 (Moscow) +7 812 3467997 (St. Petersburg) Saudi Arabia 800 897 1444 (in-country toll-free) Slovakia +421 2 50222444 South Africa 086 0001030 (Republic of South Africa) +27 11 2589301 (international number) Spain 902 010 059 Sweden +46 (0)77 120 4765 Switzerland 0848 672 672 (German, French, Italian—...

  • Page 142: Other Phone Support Worldwide

    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. Argentina (54)11-4778-8380 or 0-810-555-5520 Australia 1300 721 147 (during warranty period)
  • Page 143 Japan 0570 000 511 (inside Japan) +81 3 3335 9800 (outside Japan) Korea, Republic of +82 1588-3003 Malaysia 1 800 805 405 Mexico 01-800-472-6684 or (55)5258-9922 New Zealand +64 (9) 356 6640 Panama 001-800-711-2884 Peru 0-800-10111 Philippines +63 (2) 867 3551 Republica Dominicana 1-800-711-2884 Singapore +65 6272 5300...
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  • Page 145: A Managing Batteries

    • If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period 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 146: Extending Battery Life

    • Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto Flash, instead of Flash On (see Setting the Flash on page 40). • Use zoom only when necessary to minimize moving the lens (see Using Zoom on page 38). HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Safety Precautions For Using Batteries

    This minimizes the number of times the lens must extend and retract. • 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 148: Performance Per Battery Type

    Heavy use of Live View Poor Good Good 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 HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 149: Number Of Shots Per Battery Type

    Number of Shots per Battery Type The following table shows the approximate number of shots under heavy, light, and average use conditions for Alkaline, Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. Approximate Approximate Approximate number of number of number of shots under shots under shots under Battery type...

  • Page 150: Power Indicators

    10 minutes, the clock is set to the last date and time at which the camera was turned off. You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 151: Recharging Nimh Batteries

    Appendix B, Purchasing Camera Accessories, starting on page155. When the HP AC power adapter is used to charge the batteries and the camera is off, the Power light on the back of the camera will blink during charging. When the dock is used, the dock light will blink.
  • Page 152 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 power adapter. The camera will top off the batteries periodically to ensure that the camera is always ready for use.

  • Page 153: Safety Precautions For Recharging Nimh Batteries

    • NiMH batteries discharge when not in use, whether they are installed in a camera or not. If they have not been used for more than two weeks, recharge them before using them again. Even if you are not using your batteries, it is a good idea to charge them every six months to a year to prolong their useful life.

  • Page 154: 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. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 155: B Purchasing Camera Accessories

    B Purchasing Camera Accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera. For information on your HP M417 or HP M517 camera 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 156 AA NiMH batteries. • HP Photosmart 3.3V AC power adapter for HP Photosmart M-series cameras—C8912B/C8912C This is the only power adapter supported for use with M-series cameras.
  • Page 157 Also includes a neck strap and belt loop for hands-free carrying. • 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.
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  • Page 159: C Caring For Your Camera

    See Cleaning the Camera on page 160. • Keep your camera and accessories in a padded case with a good strap for easy transport. Most HP digital camera cases have built-in pockets for batteries and memory cards. See Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 155.

  • Page 160: Cleaning The Camera

    You can also purchase these items in a camera cleaning kit. NOTE: You should purchase lens-cleaning tissue that has not been chemically treated. Some chemically treated lens tissue can cause scratching of the lens and Image Display. HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...

  • Page 161: Cleaning The Camera Lens

    Cleaning the Camera Lens Do the following to remove any lubricant that has seeped from the lens wink mechanism onto the camera lens, as well as fingerprints, dust, and so forth that have accumulated on the lens. 1. Turn the camera on to open the lens wink mechanism and to extend the lens.
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  • Page 163: D Specifications

    D Specifications Feature Description Resolution Still pictures: • 5.36 MP (2690 by 1994) total pixel count • 5.19 MP (2620 by 1984) effective pixel count Video clips: • 320 by 240 total pixel count Sensor Diagonal 7.194 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) Color depth 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors) Lens...
  • Page 164 Auto, Auto with Red-Eye, Flash Off, Flash On, Night Image Display • M417—1.8-inch color active matrix TFT LTPS with backlight, 130,338 pixels (557 by 234) • M517—2-inch color active matrix TFT LTPS with backlight, 130,572 pixels (558 by 234) HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 165 • 5MP Best settings • 5MP (default) • 3MP • 1MP • VGA Adaptive Yes, using HP adaptive lighting technology lighting Color settings Full Color (default), Black & White, Sepia Date & Time Off (default), Date Only, Date & Time Imprint settings...
  • Page 166 (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 169). HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 167 • USB mini B connector to a computer or PictBridge-certified printer • DPS (Direct Printing Standard) • DC input 3.3 Vdc @ 2500 mA • Audio/video out to TV via M-series dock • HP Photosmart M-series dock Orientation Sensor Standards • PTP transfer (15740) •...
  • Page 168 NiMH batteries via each of these methods are provided in the section Recharging NiMH Batteries on page 151. • 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 169: Memory Capacity

    The following tables list the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the 16MB of internal memory in the HP Photosmart M417 and in the 32MB of internal memory in the HP Photosmart M517 when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings available in the Capture Menu.

  • Page 170: M517 Memory Capacity

    M517 Memory Capacity 5MP Best 11 images (2.5MB each) 5MP (default) 18 images (1.6MB each) 26 images (1.1MB each) 52 images (550KB each) 207 images (140KB each) HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 171 Index blinking lights on camera AC power adapter brackets in Live View connector on camera 25 screen 35 purchasing 156 brightening an image 55 accessories for camera 155 Burst Action mode, setting 43 restore setting 45 Adaptive Lighting, setting 46 setting 51 Timer/Burst button 22 AF viewfinder light 23...
  • Page 172 AC power adapter 25 camera dock 25 Fast Shot mode, setting 42 USB 25 flash conserving battery life 146 description 24 Controller with arrow restore setting 41 buttons, description 21 settings 40 customer support 137 using 40 HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 173 Flash button, description 22 using the HP Instant Share Menu 72 focus HP Instant Share Menu brackets, using 35 description 73 camera shake 38 sending images 76 lock 37 setting up destinations 74 range 164 using 72 format HP web sites 136...
  • Page 174 12 description 21 LEDs (lights) on camera memory, internal AF viewfinder light 23 format 67 Memory light 21 image capacity 169 Power light 20 pictures remaining 28 Self-Timer/Video light 24 Video viewfinder light 23 HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 175 Portrait mode, setting 43 memory 169 power pictures remaining 28 indicators 150 light 20 specifications 168 ON/OFF switch, power adapter, HP AC 25 description 20 connector on camera 25 on-camera demo, purchasing 156 viewing 29 Power light, description 20 Power ON/OFF switch,...
  • Page 176 Region, setting 13 installing 17 remaining pictures count using camera without 99 sounds of camera 87 reset camera 96 space remaining in memory restore settings 29 specifications 163 reviewing images 59 states, camera 25 rotate images 69 HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual...
  • Page 177 Zoom lever 21 lights 23 using 63 using 35 Time & Date Imprint, setting 53 Time & Date, setting 13 web sites for HP 136 Timer/Burst button 22 White Balance, setting 56 total images summary Windows computer screen 62 install software 17...
  • Page 181 HP Photosmart M415/M417/M517 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 182 © 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.
  • Page 183 Attach the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown.
  • Page 184 50 to 150 shots Lithium 300 to 700 shots NiMH (rechargeable) 150 to 300 shots If you use NiMH (rechargeable) batteries, be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera. HP Photosmart M415/M417/M517 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 185 The lens extends and the Power light to the left of the switch turns on solid green. The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up. 2. Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller 3.
  • Page 186 1. Scroll to the region that you want by using the buttons. 2. Press the button to select the highlighted region. HP Photosmart M415/M417/M517 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 187 Set the Date and Time You are now prompted to set the date and time. 1. The first item highlighted is the date and time format. If you want to change the date and time format, use the buttons. If the date and time format is correct, press button to move to the Date.
  • Page 188 2. Insert the memory card in the small slot above the batteries, with the notched side of the card going in first, as shown. Make sure the memory card snaps into place. 3. Close the Battery/Memory card door and turn on the camera. HP Photosmart M415/M417/M517 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 189 To help prevent corrupted cards and images, you should format memory cards before you use them for the first time. To format the memory card: 1. Press the button, then use the button to move to the Playback Menu 2. Press the button to highlight Delete, and then press the button to display the Delete sub-menu.

  • Page 190: Take A Still Picture

    3. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. The camera beeps after taking the picture. The image appears for several seconds on the Image Display. HP Photosmart M415/M417/M517 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 191: Record A Video Clip

    Record a Video Clip 1. With the camera turned on, frame the subject for your video in the viewfinder. 2. To start recording video, press and release the Video button on the top of the camera. 3. To stop recording video, press and release the Video button again;...

  • Page 192: Video Clips

    Video clips play automatically after the first frame of the video clip displays for 2 seconds. 3. To turn the Image Display off after reviewing your images and video clips, press the Playback button again. HP Photosmart M415/M417/M517 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 193: Windows System Requirements

    Service Pack 2 or higher. If your computer meets the requirements above, the installation process installs either the full version of HP Image Zone or HP Image Zone Express. HP Image Zone Express lacks some features contained in the full version. For example, with HP Image Zone Express you...
  • Page 194 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 and follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation window does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD...
  • Page 195 1. Turn off the camera, then connect the camera to the computer either through the USB cable provided or through the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock. 2. If using the USB cable, turn on the camera. If using the dock, press the Save/Print button on the dock.
  • Page 196 You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to use this part of the HP Instant Share feature on your camera. NOTE: You will need an Internet connection to complete this procedure.
  • Page 197 Sending Images to Destinations in Chapter 4 of the camera User's Manual for details about how to do this. To learn how to view the User's Manual on the HP Image Zone CD, see the next page of this Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 198 HP Image Zone software CD. To view the User’s Manual: 1. Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. On Windows: Click View User’s Manual on the Main page of the CD installation screen.

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