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  • Page 1 HP Photosmart R930 series Digital Camera User Guide Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2007 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 Camera top, side, and back .......................4 Camera front and bottom......................5 Before taking pictures.........................5 Install the battery........................5 Charge the battery........................6 Turn on the camera......................6 Choose the language......................6 Set the region........................6 Set the date and time......................7 Install and format an optional memory card.................7 Install the software........................8 Using your camera........................8 Using the Touch Screen interface..................8...
  • Page 4 Enhancing photos........................31 Modifying colors........................32 Adding borders.........................32 Cropping images........................33 Transferring and printing images Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software..............34 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software.............35 Connecting to the computer....................35 Using a memory card reader....................36 Printing directly to a printer.......................36 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express Menu..................38...
  • Page 5 Contents Safety precautions for using batteries..................54 Power indicators........................55 Number of shots per battery charge..................55 Recharging the Lithium Ion battery...................55 Safety precautions for recharging batteries................56 B Specifications Memory capacity........................58 Image quality..........................58 Video quality..........................59 Index..............................60 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Use this section to get familiar with the camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. Camera top, side, and back Speaker. button Power light. selector—Switches between Picture Capture, Video Record, and Playback (see “Taking pictures”...

  • Page 7: Camera Front And Bottom

    Camera front and bottom Flash. Self-Timer/Focus Assist light—See “Using the Self-Timer settings” on page Microphone. Battery/Memory Card door. Tripod mount. Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips. Install the battery 1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding the door latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory Card door.

  • Page 8: Charge The Battery

    Chapter 1 Charge the battery To charge the battery in the camera: 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the camera and the large end into the power adapter, then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, as shown.

  • Page 9: Set The Date And Time

    Set the date and time Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you have transferred them to your computer, and will ensure that images are accurately marked if you use the date and time imprint feature. See Date & Time Imprint under “Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus”...

  • Page 10: Install The Software

    1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive 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, then click OK.

  • Page 11: Related Information

    For information on enhancing your images “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page For information on transferring images from “Transferring images with HP Photosmart your camera to a computer Software” on page For information on printing images “Printing directly to a printer”...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 TIP: To switch between Picture Capture, Video Record, and Playback, slide to the desired option. Getting started Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 13: Video Clips

    Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures when you are in Picture Capture and you can record video when you are in Video Record. Slide to take pictures or to to record video clips. The Image Display resembles the following: Touch Screen buttons Menu •...

  • Page 14: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    Chapter 2 For the icons you may see displayed on additional buttons, see the entries for camera features in “Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page Taking pictures You can take a picture when the camera is set to Picture Capture.

  • Page 15: Optimizing Focus

    TIP: If you follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does not appear to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in Playback, see the topics on blurry, dark, light, or grainy images in “Troubleshooting” on page Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red.

  • Page 16: Optimizing Exposure

    Chapter 2 3. Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re- frame. 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. Optimizing exposure When you are taking a picture and press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure.

  • Page 17: Digital Zoom

    Digital zoom In digital zoom, the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene and the image quality setting (MP value). As you zoom in, the scene enlarges within the yellow frame to indicate the area of the scene the camera will capture, and the MP value decreases to indicate the resolution at which the scene will be captured.

  • Page 18: Setting Options For Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    Remove Red Eyes (see “Removing red eyes” on page 30) or the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera. You can remove the glowing eyes in animal subjects after you have captured the image using Pet-Eye Fix (see “Enhancing photos” on page 31).

  • Page 19: Using The Shooting Modes

    To stitch your panoramic sequence together, use Stitch Panorama on the camera (see “Stitching panoramas” on page 29). If you installed the HP Photosmart Software (see “Install the Using the shooting modes Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 20: Using The Picture Capture And Video Record Menus

    Chapter 3 software” on page 8), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer. 1. While in Picture Capture, touch the icon corresponding to the current shooting mode ( by default). Touch to display the Panorama shooting modes.
  • Page 21 Video Quality ( only)—Sets resolution and compression for video clips. The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even when you turn off the camera. • Best (Default)—For outdoor action video clips or printing individual video frames up to 10.2 by 15.2 cm (4 by 6 in). •...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 (continued) Exposure Compensation—Overrides the camera’s automatic exposure setting. For more information, see “Exposure Compensation” on page • To make the images you are about to capture brighter, touch + to increase the value. Touch OK when done. • To make the images you are about to capture darker, touch −...

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Timer Settings

    Using the Self-Timer settings Self-Timer allows you to take one or two pictures or one video clip after a 10- second delay. 1. While in the Picture Capture or Video Record Menu, touch Self-Timer. 2. In the Self-Timer menu, touch On (for one shot) or On-2 Shots ( only),...

  • Page 24: Adaptive Lighting

    Chapter 3 way, you take a clearer picture because the camera reduces the effects of movement. You can use Steady Photo with or without the flash. Steady Photo is useful in situations like these: • In dim lighting conditions • When the subject of the scene is beyond the flash distance •...
  • Page 25 Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds, and can be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash, or when taking pictures of fast moving objects. Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can be of lower quality. Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 26: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here. For information about enhancing images, see “Using the Playback Menu” on page 26 “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page Using Playback 1.

  • Page 27: Reviewing Videos

    (continued) Indicates this image is marked for buying prints online; touch to display Buy Prints Online menu (see “Buying prints online” on page 39). Indicates this image is tagged as a Favorite; touch to display the menu (see “Tagging images” on page 27).

  • Page 28: Viewing Thumbnails

    Chapter 4 • Entire Panoramic Sequence—If the current image is part of a panoramic sequence, deletes all images in the panoramic sequence. • All Images (in Memory/on Card)—Deletes all stored images and video clips. • Format (Memory/Card)—Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal memory or memory card.

  • Page 29: Viewing Slideshows

    “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page 30). Photosmart Express...—Allows you to mark images for printing, sharing, and ordering prints online (see “Using HP Photosmart Express” on page 38). Tag—Allows you to tag images (see “Tagging images” on page 27).
  • Page 30 1. Touch More Options..., touch Delete a Tag from the Menu, then touch the tag you want to delete. 2. Touch Yes on the confirmation screen to delete the selected tag. You can also create and delete tags using the HP Photosmart Software (see “Managing tags in Windows” on page 29 “Managing tags on your Macintosh”...

  • Page 31: Stitching Panoramas

    Managing tags in Windows The HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera includes a feature that allows you to define custom tags on your computer, then transfer the tags to your camera. To define tags: 1. Connect your camera to your computer (see “Connecting to the computer”...

  • Page 32: Using The Design Gallery Menu

    Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 1. While in Playback, touch to scroll to an image. 2. Touch Menu, touch Design Gallery, then touch the Design Gallery option you want to use and follow any on-camera instructions.

  • Page 33: Rotating Images

    Rotating images You can rotate a displayed image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90–degree increments. 1. While in the Design Gallery Menu, touch Rotate. 2. Touch to rotate the image clockwise; touch to rotate the image counter- clockwise. 3. Touch Save to save the image in its new orientation. Touch to return to the Design Gallery Menu without saving the changes.

  • Page 34: Modifying Colors

    Chapter 5 Enhance Photos allows you to correct common problems or improve the image. 1. While in the Design Gallery Menu, touch Enhance Photos. 2. Touch an enhancement, then touch Next. • Slimming—Compresses centered subjects for a slimmer look. • Pet-Eye Fix—Allows you to correct glowing-eye problems in images of animals.

  • Page 35: Cropping Images

    Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed image. To add a border: 1. Touch Add Borders. 2. Touch an option to select a border type. • Soft Edge—Applies a soft, vignetted frame to the image. •...

  • Page 36: Transferring And Printing Images

    You can transfer pictures and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera. However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features for transferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transfer process.

  • Page 37: Transferring Images Without Hp Photosmart Software

    “My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer.” on page After you have transferred the images, you can then use the HP Photosmart Software to edit, print, or send the images from your computer. Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software: •...

  • Page 38: Using A Memory Card Reader

    NOTE: You cannot print video clips using the method described in this section. You can, however, print a frame from a video clip using the HP Photosmart Software. For more information, see Help in the HP Photosmart Software. 1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages.
  • Page 39 5. After the printer has printed all the images you selected, disconnect the camera from the printer. 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 40: Using Hp Photosmart Express

    40) the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer. You must have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to use some features in the Photosmart Express Menu. For information about installing this software, see “Install the software”...

  • Page 41: Marking Images For Printing

    Buying prints online You can mark images you want to order as prints. The next time you connect the camera to a computer with the HP Photosmart Software installed, you can order prints of the marked images online. 1. While in the Photosmart Express Menu, touch Buy Prints Online.

  • Page 42: Sharing Images

    Managing share destinations using the HP Photosmart Software When you create share destinations using the HP Photosmart Software, you can include a label (such as Mom) for the share destination as well as text for the subject line of the e-mail.

  • Page 43: Sending Images To Online Destinations

    Done. 4. When you are done marking images to share, touch repeatedly until you return to Playback. 5. To send the images to the destinations, see “Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software” on page Sharing images Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 44 Using the Camera Setup Menu Camera Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior. Camera Setup Menu is available from the Picture Capture, Video Record, and Playback menus. 1. While in the Picture Capture, Video Record, or Playback menu, touch to display Camera Setup..., then touch...

  • Page 45: Using The Camera Setup Menu

    Setting Remembered Settings Using Remembered Settings, you can specify which options in the Picture Capture and Video Record menus reset to their default setting and which retain their setting when you turn off the camera. 1. While in the Camera Setup Menu, touch to display Remembered Settings, then touch...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    • To reduce smudging and minimize the risk of scratching the Touch Screen, use the stylus that came with your camera (or an HP-approved replacement stylus). • If smudging occurs, wipe the Touch Screen with a clean, soft cloth lightly moistened with plain water.

  • Page 47: Problems And Solutions

    “Install the battery” on page 5) and that you are using a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery for HP Photosmart R-series cameras. • Ensure that a battery is installed in the camera, that the power adapter is connected to the camera and is plugged into a working electrical outlet, and that power adapter is not damaged or defective.
  • Page 48 Chapter 9 It takes the camera a long time to turn on. • Your camera may be slower to turn on if you have a high capacity (4GB or larger) memory card inserted. • Having a large number of files (over 300) stored on a memory card affects the time it takes for the camera to turn on.
  • Page 49 This causes a longer exposure time, so use a tripod or hold the camera steady. For information about flash working distance for this camera, go to www.hp.com/ support, select your language and region, enter your camera model number in the Search: Product field, click Product Information, then click Specifications.
  • Page 50 Chapter 9 • You may have zoomed in too far using digital zoom (see “Digital zoom” on page 15). • If the camera is warm, the effect will diminish as the camera cools. For best image quality, avoid storing the camera in very hot locations. Images are missing on my camera.
  • Page 51 The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images. • Power-on time in Playback is slow if you have a large number of tagged images on your memory card. Transfer the images to your computer (see “Transferring and printing images” on page 34) and review them there.
  • Page 52 Macintosh. Open the HP Photosmart Camera settings in System Preferences to make changes, or to view the camera software help. The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer images from my camera.

  • Page 53: Camera Error Messages

    Camera error messages Should you receive one of the following error messages when using your camera, you can look up details about the message by visiting www.hp.com/support and searching on the specific code. • Lens Error (general)—R930–021 • Unsupported card—R930–200 •...

  • Page 54: 10 Product Support

    Windows Vista support www.hp.com/go/windowsvista (English only) Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product, consult the following standard HP support offerings: 1. Consult the product documentation. • Review “Troubleshooting” on page 44 in this document.
  • Page 55 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 your contract. Getting assistance...

  • Page 56: A Managing Batteries

    Managing batteries Your camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery (L1812A/L1812B). Top points about batteries Always insert the battery in the camera correctly (see “Install the battery” on page 5). If the battery is inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate.

  • Page 57: Power Indicators

    Number of shots per battery charge A fully charged HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery should take approximately 190 pictures. This number is an estimate based on standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).

  • Page 58: Safety Precautions For Recharging Batteries

    Lithium Ion battery. This is normal. However, you should follow the safety precautions below. • Do not charge any other battery than the HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery in the camera or quick recharger. •...

  • Page 59: B Specifications

    Yes, 6-second typical recharge time (9-second maximum recharge time at power-on) Flash working range To locate the flash working range for this camera, go to www.hp.com/ support, select your language and region, enter your camera model number in the Search: Product field, click Product Information, then click Specifications.

  • Page 60: Memory Capacity

    189 grams (6.67 ounces) without battery Power Typical power usage: 2000 mW (with Image Display on). Power sources include: • One rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery for HP Photosmart R-series cameras • HP AC power adapter included with camera Temperature range Operational: 0°...

  • Page 61: Video Quality

    Video Quality settings (see Video Quality under “Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus” on page 18), go to www.hp.com/support, select your language and region, enter your camera model number in the Search: Product field, click Product Information, then click Specifications.

  • Page 62: Index

    6 Camera Setup 42 weight 58 Design Gallery 30 Camera Setup Menu 42 Photosmart Express 38 HP Photosmart Express 38, 39 Camera Sounds 42 Picture Capture 18 HP Photosmart Software 8 caring for the Touch Screen 44 Playback 26...
  • Page 63 Index sending individual images 40, on/off 6 websites 52 set date and time 7 online weight 58 setting up destinations 40 destinations 40 White Balance 20, 22 share pictures 38 print buying 39 Windows Vista support 52 shooting mode 17, 19 optical zoom 14 Shutter button 4, 12 shutter speed 57...
  • Page 64 Manager of Corporate Product Regulations Hewlett-Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, Ca 94304 (650) 857-1501 HP Photosmart R930 series Digital Camera Declaration of Conformity (European Economic Area) According to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Supplier's name: Hewlett-Packard Company Digital Photography and Entertainment Division...

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