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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera User Guide Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 © 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started ..... . . 7 Setup ....... . 8 Install the batteries .
  • Page 4 Resetting the camera ..... 68 HP Photosmart Software ....69 Using your camera without installing the HP Photosmart Software .
  • Page 5 Transferring images to a computer without HP Photosmart Software ....70 Connecting your camera as a digital camera 70 Using a memory card reader..71 Configuring the camera as a disk drive .
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  • Page 7: Getting Started

    1 Getting started Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart E327 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photography! This manual explains camera features you can use to ensure great results while enjoying the photographic experience. Some of these features are: •...

  • Page 8: Setup

    Appendix A, Managing batteries, starting on page 103. TIP: If you use rechargeable NiMH batteries, you can recharge the batteries in the optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. For more information, see Appendix B, Purchasing camera accessories, starting on page 113.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Set The Date And Time

    If the date and time are incorrect, press the button to highlight No, and then press the button. The Date & Time screen appears again. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to set the correct date and time. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Install And Format A Memory Card (Optional)

    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 5, Using the Setup Menu. 5. Install and format a memory card (optional) Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips.

  • Page 12: Install The Software

    6. Install the software The HP Photosmart Software allows you to transfer images. NOTE: If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software, you can still transfer images. For details, see Using your camera without installing the HP Photosmart Software on page 69.

  • Page 13: Windows

    1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer. 2. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive of your computer and follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD drive,...

  • Page 14: Camera Parts

    • If the Image Display is off, but the camera is on, allows you to turn the Image Display on. • If a menu is open in the Image Display, allows you to close the menu. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 15 Name Description Flash button Allows you to select between the different (page 26) flash settings. Self-Timer Allows you to take a self-timer picture. button (page 29) Power/Memory • Solid green—Camera is on. light • Blinking green—Camera is writing to either the internal memory or an installed memory card.

  • Page 16: Top Of The Camera

    Shutter button Takes a picture. (page 23) Wrist strap Allows you to attach a wrist strap to the mount camera. Video Starts and stops recording a video clip. button (page 24) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Front, Left Side, And Bottom Of The Camera

    Front, left side, and bottom of the camera Name Description Lens cover/Power Turns the camera on and off and protects switch (page 9) the lens when the camera is off. Self-Timer/Video Blinks during the count-down before light taking a picture when the camera is set to (pages 24, 29) Self-Timer.
  • Page 18 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on a tripod. Microphone Records audio clips that are attached to (pages 24, 54) still images and the audio portion of video clips. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 19: Camera States

    Camera states Your camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks. • Live View—Allows you to take still pictures and record video clips. For information about using Live View see Chapter 2, Taking pictures and recording video clips, starting on page 21.
  • Page 20 For information about using this menu, see Chapter 5, Using the Setup Menu, starting on page 59. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Using Live View The Image Display allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View. To activate Live View when the Image Display is off, press the Live View/Playback button until the Live View icon appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display.
  • Page 22 (see Power indicators on page 108) 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) Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 23: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking still pictures To take a still picture: 1. Press the Live View/Playback button until the Live View icon appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display, then frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display. 2.

  • Page 24: Recording Video Clips

    A video clip includes audio. To hear the audio portion of your video clips, transfer them to your computer and use the HP Photosmart software. NOTE: Digital zoom is not available while recording video clips. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Using Digital Zoom

    Using digital zoom You can use digital zoom whenever you want to capture only a portion of the scene in the Image Display. As you zoom in, a yellow frame surrounds the portion of the scene you want to capture, allowing you to eliminate unwanted portions of the scene.

  • Page 26: Setting The Flash

    View screen. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off. The flash setting resets to the default Auto Flash setting when you turn the camera off. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 27 Red eye The red-eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects’ eyes, which sometimes makes a human’s eyes appear red or an animal’s eyes appear green or white in the captured image. When you use a flash setting with red-eye reduction, the camera flashes quickly up to three times to cause the subject’s pupils to contract, thus reducing the effect of the red-eye phenomenon, before the camera...

  • Page 28: Using The Focus Modes

    1 m (39 in) away. In this mode, the camera will focus at a distance range of 60 cm to 1m (24 to 39 in), and the Macro icon appears on the image display. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer Settings

    Using the self-timer settings 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface. 2. Press the Timer button. Self-Timer appears in the Image Display. 3. Frame the subject (see page 21). 4. The next steps depend on whether you are capturing a still picture or recording a video clip.
  • Page 30 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 your shaking the camera when you press the Shutter button. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 31: 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 button if Live View is on.

  • Page 32: 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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 33 Setting Description Landscape Use Landscape mode to capture scenes with deep perspective, such as mountains or city skylines, when you want the foreground and the background to be in focus. The camera uses lower ISO and operates with higher saturation for a more vivid effect. Portrait Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.

  • Page 34: Image Quality

    5MP. Likewise, many more still images can be stored in memory at the 3MP, 1MP or VGA settings than at 5MP; however, these settings result in lower quality images. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 35 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 and uses the most memory. This setting is recommended if you plan to print images up to 297 by 420 mm (11 by 17 in).

  • Page 36: Date & Time Imprint

    Date & Time Imprint. 2. In the Date & Time Imprint sub- menu, use the buttons to highlight a setting. 3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 37 The following table explains the settings in more detail: Setting Description The camera will not imprint a date or date & time on the image. Date Only The camera will permanently imprint the date in the lower left-hand corner of the image. Date &...

  • Page 38: 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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 39: White Balance

    White Balance Different kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunlight is more blue, while indoor tungsten light is more yellow. Scenes dominated by a single color may require an adjustment of the white balance setting to help the camera reproduce colors more accurately and ensure that whites appear white in the final image.
  • Page 40 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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Iso Speed

    ISO Speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to the default Auto setting, the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene. Lower ISO speeds will capture images with the least amount of grain (or noise), but result in slower shutter speeds.
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  • Page 43: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    NOTE: To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images or listen to the audio associated with video clips, transfer them to your computer and use the HP Photosmart Premier Software. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Reviewing images and video clips...
  • Page 44 During Playback, the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip. The following table describes this information. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 45 Icon Description Playback icon, indicating the camera is in Playback. This icon displays for the first few seconds. Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera. Power indicator, such as this full battery level indicator (see Power indicators on page 108). Displays for the first few seconds when you enter Playback to indicate that you can scroll through the images or video clips using the...

  • Page 46: Total Images Summary Screen

    In addition, icons are shown in the upper right-hand corner of the screen for an optional memory card if installed (indicated by the SD icon ) and the power indicator ( Power indicators on page 108 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu allows you to delete still images or video clips, undelete images, and format the camera’s internal memory or optional memory card. Additionally, you can record audio clips to attach to an image, view thumbnails, magnify and rotate images, and select images for printing.
  • Page 48 Rotate—Rotates the currently displayed still image in 90 degree increments. (See Rotate on page 53.) Record Audio—Records an audio clip to attach to this still image. (See Record Audio on page 54.) EXIT—Exits the Playback Menu. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Delete

    Delete In the Playback Menu (page 47), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. Use the buttons to highlight an option, and 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 50: Viewing Thumbnails

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  • Page 51: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying images In the Playback Menu (page 47), when you select Magnify, the currently displayed image is automatically magnified 2x. The center portion of the magnified image is displayed. 1. In the Playback Menu, select Magnify. 2. To pan around the magnified image, use the buttons.

  • Page 52: Print

    PictBridge-certified printer (see Printing images directly from the camera on page 56) or a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed (see HP Photosmart Software on page 69). NOTE: Print is not available for video clips.

  • Page 53: Rotate

    Rotate In the Playback Menu (page 47), 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 54: Record Audio

    • Delete Clip—Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu. TIP: To hear audio clips, transfer the images to which they are attached to your computer and use the HP Photosmart Premier Software. NOTE: Record Audio is not available for video clips because video clips already have audio recorded.

  • Page 55: Transferring And Printing Images

    TIP: You can also perform this task using a memory card reader (see Using a memory card reader on page 71). 1. Confirm that the HP Photosmart Software is installed on your computer (see Install the software on page 12). To...

  • Page 56: Printing Images Directly From The Camera

    4. Turn on the camera. • On Windows: The HP Photosmart Software provides the download functionality. In the Transfer Images from Camera/Card screen, click Start Transfer. The images are transferred to the computer. When the Image Action Summary screen appears on the computer, you can disconnect the camera from the computer.
  • Page 57 2. Using the USB cable that came with your camera, connect the larger end of the USB cable to the corresponding connector on the PictBridge-certified printer. TIP: The PictBridge connector is usually located on the front of the printer. 3. Turn your camera on and make sure the camera’s USB Configuration setting is set to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration on page 63).
  • Page 58 HP Photosmart Software (see Transferring images to a computer on page 55). 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 59: Using The Setup Menu

    5 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. 1. While in Live View, press the Live View/Playback button, and then press the button.

  • Page 60: 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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Date & Time

    10 minutes. If the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period, you may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 63: Usb Configuration

    Class (MSDC) standard. Use this setting to transfer images to a Windows 2000, 98SE, or Me computer that does not have the HP Photosmart Software installed on it (see Transferring images to a computer without HP Photosmart Software on page 70). You...

  • Page 64: 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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 65: 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 11). 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.

  • Page 66: Reset Settings

    Time, Language, 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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting And Support

    • Resetting the camera (page 68) • HP Photosmart Software, including system requirements for HP Photosmart Essential and Premier (page 69) • Using the camera without installing the HP Photosmart Software (page 69) • Possible problems, causes, and solutions (page 76) •...

  • Page 68: Resetting The Camera

    4. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory card door. 5. After verifying that the camera works without an optional memory card, turn off the camera and reinsert the card if you have one. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 69: Hp Photosmart Software

    • HP Photosmart Essential Software (for Windows 98, 98SE, and Me systems, Windows 2000 systems, and for Windows XP and x64 systems). This version does not have all of the extra features in the HP Photosmart Premier version. • HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Macintosh systems).

  • Page 70: Transferring Images To A Computer Without Hp Photosmart Software

    Transferring images to a computer without HP Photosmart Software If you do not, or cannot, install HP Photosmart Software on your computer, there are three ways to transfer images from your camera to the computer: • Connect your camera to the computer as a Digital Camera (Windows XP or Mac OS X only) •...

  • Page 71: 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 72 (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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 73 Transferring images to a Macintosh computer using a memory card reader 1. Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader (or the memory card slot in your computer or printer). 2. Depending on your computer configuration and/or the version of the Mac OS you are running, an application called either Image Capture or iPhoto will launch automatically and guide you through the process of...

  • Page 74: 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 Photosmart Software. NOTE: Recommended for Windows 2000, Me, and 98 SE computers. You may be unable to use this method with Windows 98 computers.
  • Page 75 NOTE: On Macintosh computers, if either Image Capture or iPhoto do not launch automatically, look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with your camera’s model number. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac Help. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Troubleshooting and support...

  • Page 76: Problems And Solutions

    (see missing, or are page 11). the wrong type. • Do not use ordinary Alkaline batteries. For best results, use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 77 Problem Possible Cause Solution The optional Ensure that the memory card is The camera does not memory card is the proper type for your turn on not a supported camera (see page 121). If the (continued). card or is card is the proper type, remove corrupted.
  • Page 78 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 batteries Replace or recharge the button. are drained. batteries. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 79 Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera is Most of the camera buttons do The camera does not connected to a not respond when the camera respond when computer. is connected to a computer. If I press a they respond, it is only to turn button the Image Display on if it is off, (continued).
  • Page 80 The camera is Wait a few seconds for the still saving the camera to finish processing the last picture last image before taking you took. another picture. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 81 Problem Possible Cause Solution My image is The light is low • In dim light, the camera blurry. and the flash requires a longer exposure, is set to and it is difficult to hold the Flash Off camera steady for more than 1/60 of a second.
  • Page 82 The Display Set the Display Brightness in Brightness the Setup Menu to Low or needs to be Medium (see page 60). adjusted. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 83 Problem Possible Cause Solution Make sure your subject is My image is The flash was too dark. on, but the within the flash working subject was too distance (see page 119). If not, far away. try using the Flash Off setting (see page 26).
  • Page 84 As the camera gets hotter, images you take may have more noise, resulting in more graininess. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 85 Menu. taken with camera to your computer (see another camera page 55), then view or modify and cannot be them using the HP Photosmart edited on this Software. camera. The wrong The date and/ Reset the date and time by...
  • Page 86 Software on page 69. The computer is Set your camera to act as a unable to Disk Drive (see page 74). understand the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) standard. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 87 I am having a Your computer • Refer to the computer problem does not have requirements (see page 69). installing or enough RAM to • Refer to the HP Customer using the install the Care website: HP Photosmart software. www.hp.com/support. Software.

  • Page 88: Error Messages On The Camera

    (see memory slot is page 121). If it is the not a supported proper type, try memory card. reformatting the memory card (see page 49). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 89 Message Possible Cause Solution The optional Format the memory card CARD IS UNFORMATTED. memory card that by following the Press OK to is installed needs instructions on the Image format card. to be formatted. Display (or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be formatted).
  • Page 90 • Transfer images from in memory to card to save a the camera to your rotate image. rotated image. computer, then rotate the image using the HP Photosmart Software or another image editing package. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 91 Transfer the image to your The image is too The image was large to magnify. probably taken computer and resize it with another using the HP Photosmart camera. Software. The image is too The image was Transfer the image to your large to rotate.
  • Page 92 It takes longer to charge FLASH... recharging the the flash when the battery flash. is low. If you see this message a lot, you may need to replace or recharge the battery. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 93 Camera has problem. camera (see page 68). If the problem persists, note experienced an error and is the error code and then shutting down. call HP Support (see page 100). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Troubleshooting and support...
  • Page 94 • If that does not work, transfer the image file to your computer and try printing the image file from the computer. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 95 Message Possible Cause Solution The camera has Disconnect the camera No printable images in no still images. from the printer, then take memory. Video clips still images before cannot be printed reconnecting the camera directly from the to the printer. No printable camera.
  • Page 96 Printer has a There is a paper Turn off the printer. paper jam. jam. Completely clear the paper jam, then turn the printer back on. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 97 Message Possible Cause Solution Printer is out of The printer is out Load paper into the paper. of paper. printer, and then press the OK or Continue button on the printer. Printer error. There is a Turn the printer off, then on problem with the again.

  • Page 98: Error Messages On The Computer

    The camera is Connect the camera directly connected to the to a USB port on the computer through computer. a USB hub, and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 99 Message Possible Cause Solution Cannot Connect The optional With the camera turned off, To Product memory card that remove the memory card (continued) is installed is and switch the locking tab locked. on the card to the unlocked position. The USB Reboot the computer.

  • Page 100: Product Support

    HP Customer Care, guidelines www.hp.com/support for phone support Getting assistance In order to get the best from your HP product, please consult the following standard HP support offerings: 1. Consult the product documentation that came with the product. • Review Problems and solutions on page 76.
  • Page 101 HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on the contract. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
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  • Page 103: 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. • When inserting the batteries in the camera, always be sure to orient the batteries as directed by the markings in the battery compartment.

  • Page 104: Extending Battery Life

    Safety precautions for using batteries • Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger. • Do not place a battery in fire or heat the battery. • Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of a battery to each other with any metal object (such as wire).
  • Page 105 • Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks. • Do not solder directly onto the battery. • Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.

  • Page 106: Performance Per Battery Type

    Good Heavy use of Live View Poor Good Good Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature/winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use Fair Good Fair Want to recharge batteries Good Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 107: Number Of Shots Per Battery Type

    Number of shots per battery type The following table shows the minimum, maximum, and average number of shots that may be obtained using Alkaline, Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. Battery Minimum Maximum Approximate type number of number of number of shots shots shots under average use...

  • Page 108: Power Indicators

    Batteries have 30 to 70 percent energy remaining. Batteries have 10 to 30 percent energy remaining. Batteries’ level is low. Only Playback mode available: camera will not take pictures. Batteries are depleted. Camera will power down. Blinking Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 109: Recharging Nimh Batteries

    The following table shows the average time it takes to recharge NiMH batteries that have been fully discharged when the batteries are being charged in the HP quick recharger. The table also notes the signal you will see when the batteries have been recharged.
  • Page 110 NiMH batteries. This is normal. • NiMH batteries can be left in the quick recharger for any period of time without harm to the batteries. Always store charged batteries in a cool location. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 111: Safety Precautions For Recharging Nimh Batteries

    Safety precautions for recharging NiMH batteries • Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the quick recharger. • Insert the NiMH batteries in the correct orientation in the quick recharger. • Use the quick recharger in a dry location only. •...
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  • Page 113: B Purchasing Camera Accessories

    B Purchasing camera accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera. For information on your HP E327 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 114 • HP Photosmart SD memory cards (For important information about supported types of memory cards, see Storage on page 121.) • HP Photosmart 128MB SD memory card (L1873A/L1873B) • HP Photosmart 256MB SD memory card (L1874A/L1874B) • HP Photosmart 512MB SD memory card (L1875A/L1875B) •...

  • Page 115: C Caring For Your Camera

    C Caring for your camera Your HP camera has been designed to withstand most conditions under which you would normally take pictures. However, you should take some basic precautions when using your camera (see Basic camera care below) and clean it regularly (see Cleaning the camera on page 117).
  • Page 116 See Cleaning the camera on page 117. • 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 113.

  • Page 117: Cleaning The Camera

    Cleaning the camera TIP: If your camera needs cleaning beyond what is described in this section, take the camera to a camera store that specializes in cleaning digital cameras. Cleaning your camera not only keeps it looking its best, it also improves the quality of your photos.

  • Page 118: Cleaning The Camera Body And Image Display

    1. Blow gently on the Image Display to eliminate dust. 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 ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 119: D Specifications

    D Specifications Feature Description Resolution Still pictures: • 5.19 MP (2654 by 1955) total pixel count • 4.92MP (2560 by 1920) effective pixel count Video clips: • QVGA 256 by 192 at 24 frames per second Sensor Diagonal 7.2 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD Color depth 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors) Lens...
  • Page 120 Can be set manually from -2.0 to +2.0 EV Compensation (Exposure Value) in 1/3 EV increments. settings Auto (default), Sun, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent White Balance settings ISO Speed Auto (default),100, 200, 400 settings Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 121 Compliant MMC memory cards have the MultiMediaCard logo on the card or package. While other SD and MMC cards may work in your camera, only HP- branded cards are supported. • SD cards are recommended, as they are faster than MMC cards at reading and writing data.
  • Page 122 Operational: range 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F) at 15 to 85% relative humidity Storage: –30 to 65° C (–22 to 149° F) at 15 to 90% relative humidity Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

  • Page 123: Memory Capacity

    Memory capacity The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the internal memory in the camera when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings available in the Capture Menu. NOTE: Not all 16MB of internal memory is available for storing images, because some memory is used for internal camera operations.
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  • Page 125 Index buying camera accessories 113 AA batteries, types to use 103 accessories for camera 113 camera Action mode, setting 32 accessories 113 arrow buttons on cleaning the body 118 Controller 15 cleaning the image audio clips, record 54 display 118 automatic exposure, cleaning the lens 117 override 32...
  • Page 126 56 description 17 connector, USB 17 settings 26 conserving battery life 104 using 26 Controller with arrow working range 119 buttons, description 15 Flash button 15 f-number 119 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 127 Rotate 53 internal memory 49 shooting modes 32 memory card 11 thumbnails view 50 too dark/light 38 HP Photosmart Essential transferring camera to Software 69 computer 55 HP Photosmart Premier White Balance setting 39 Software 69 indicators, power 108...
  • Page 128 22 install 11 pictures remaining 22 over-exposing an image 38 supported types and override automatic sizes 121 exposure 32 memory, internal format 49 image capacity 123 pictures remaining 22 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...
  • Page 129 focus 119 recharging NiMH parts of camera batteries 109 back of camera 14 record front, left side, and bottom audio clips 54 of camera 17 video clips 24 top of camera 16 red-eye reduction 27 performance per battery remaining pictures type 106 count 22 Playback 43...
  • Page 130 55 tripod mount, description 18 troubleshoot problems 67 turn on/off power 9 under-exposing an image 38 configuration setting 63 connector on camera 17 Video button 16 video clips, recording 24 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart E327 User Guide...

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