Optimizing Focus; Using Focus Lock - HP Photosmart R930 series User Manual

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Optimizing focus

When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the
picture may be out of focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene
has low contrast.
If you are recording a video or taking a picture with a shooting mode (see
shooting modes" on page
the picture. Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter
button halfway down again. If the focus brackets are still red:
For pictures and video clips: If the scene has low contrast, use Focus Lock (see
"Using Focus Lock" on page
or crisp edges.
For pictures only:
• Select a shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing (see
the shooting modes" on page
• If the subject is too close (less than 100 mm or 3.94 in), move farther away from the
subject or use
on page
If the camera is set to
Try one of the following:
• Move within the
camera to
• In low contrast scenes, use Focus Lock (see

Using Focus Lock

Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, to capture
action shots more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where the action will occur, or to
focus in low light or low contrast situations.
1. Frame the subject for your picture within the focus
brackets. In low light or low contrast situations,
frame a brighter or higher contrast object.
2. Press the Shutter button halfway down.
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If you follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does not
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Close-up (see Close-up under
17).
Close-up and cannot focus, the camera will not take the picture.
Close-up range (100 mm to 1 m or 3.94 to 39.4 in) or set the
Auto (see Auto under
"Troubleshooting" on page
Close-up and cannot focus, it will still take
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"Using the shooting modes"
"Using the shooting modes" on page
"Using Focus Lock" on page
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"Using the
Auto focus and exposure
"Using
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