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  • Page 3 T_le_ark ¢opyri%ll inlo_llon _'c) C opyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tabme of Contents 1-Getting started ......Camera Parts ......Setup ........Attaching the wrist strap ....Installingthe batteries ....Insertingthe memory card (optional) ..Turning on power ...... Choosing the language ....Setting the date and time ....Installing the software ....
  • Page 6 3-Using playback and the main menu ..Using playback to view images ....Using the main menu ......Rotating images ......Deleting images ......Recording audio clips ....Viewing thumbnail images ....Magnifying images ...... Using the setup menu ....Exposure settings ....
  • Page 7 6-Troubleshooting and support ..... Problems and solutions ...... Error messages ......Error messages on the camera ..... Error messages on the computer .... Getting assistance ......Finding help on the web ....HP product support ....HP photosmart website ....HP accessibility website ....
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  • Page 9: 1-Getting Started

    @eHing started The HP Photosmart 720 digital camera is a 3.3 mega-pixd camera with 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. This camera has an exciting new feature called HP _nstan_ Share technology. With HP Insfar_tShare, you can select images to print or e-mail automatically the next time you connect the camera to your computer.

  • Page 10: Camera Parts

    Description # IName Allows access to insert or remove the memory card. Also allows access to the connectors for USB, TV, and 1 Memory card door oower adapter. Allows memory card to be inserted IMemory card slot Provides connection to either a computer or printer USBconnector Provides audio/video output to a TV...
  • Page 11 Name Description OK button Pressonce to turn on Playback mode, again to turn on Main menu. Also selects menu options Share button Turns the Sha_ menu on and off Image Display Provides menu information to operate the camera. You can also preview the picture before taking it and review it afterward Speaker...
  • Page 12 Description IName Records audio clips 1 IMicrophone Provides additional light to improve :icture-taking Flash Solid red - camera is recording video 3 Video/Self-timer _linki_g r_ - self-timer is activated light Wrist strap attachment (there is a Wrist/Neck mount on both sides of the camera in case you want to attach a neck strap) strap mount Allows camera to be mounted to a...
  • Page 13 .._ii!_ ¸am_i_iiiiilill ¸iiiiili ¸ii!i!iiii!iiiii!iiiii!iii!_eici!_!!o ¸ii!ii!ii ¸II!II!II ¸ii!ii!i ¸I!II!II 1 Shu_er button Takes a picture 'i_Vid_ button Records a video ciipi piess once to ..............s! a s!op ... _ Flash button Selects the Flash setting ..................L "_ Quali_ button iChanges image quality from G_d to Be_er to Bes_ @ q_Sglfof_imeriBurst Sets the Self-timer when pressed...
  • Page 14 Redeye R_udion is active Flash _ is active 3 AUTO Auto F_ashis active ..s_8_ ....... _E3a Video is being recorded p photosmart 720 user s manual...

  • Page 15: Setup

    A#aching the wrist s_rap Attach the wrist or neck strap as shown in the illustration. NOTE It is easiest to install the strap by inserting it from the Bottom of the strap mount first. mns_aHing _h÷ batteries ] With the front of the camera facing you, slide the latch on the battery door to the right.

  • Page 16: Insertingthe Memory Card (Optional)

    mnser_ing _he _e_ory card (optional) Your digital camera contains 16 megabytes (MB) of internal memory so that you can store images and video clips in your camera. However, you can use an optional memory card (purchased separately) to expand the camera's memory to store more images and video clips NOTE Your camera supports up to a 128 MB memory card.

  • Page 17: Choosing The Language

    Choosing th÷ languag÷ The first time you turn the camera on, the following screen appears and prompts you to choose a language. Scroll to the language that you want by using the Arrow _ _ buttons. English 2 PressOK to select the highlighted language.

  • Page 18: Installing The Software

    Installing _h÷ sol,war÷ The camera software allows you to unload images from the camera, view them, print them, and e-mail them. It also allows you to configure the Share menu on the camera. NOTE For Windows computers, the HP Photo & Imaging software needs at least Internet Explorer 5.0 (Service Pack 2) in order to function properly.

  • Page 19: Macintosh

    M_¢intosh Insert the HP Photo & Imaging CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2 Doubb-dick the CD icon on the desktop. 3 Doubb-dick the installer icon, then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. To install ar_y _ r_us _w_r_: Double-clickthe Bonusfolder icon.
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  • Page 21: 2-Taking Pictures

    Tak(ng p(¢)ur÷s Tak)ng s)(() p )¢)ur÷s You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. To take a picture: I Frame the subject that you want to photograph in the viewfinder. 2 Hold the camera steady, and press the Shutter button.

  • Page 22: Using Instant Review

    2 When exposure and focus are locked, and you continue to hold the Shu_er button halfway down, you can re-frame or adjust your subject for proper positioning. 3 Pressthe Shutt÷r button all the way down until you hear a click and see the image on the Image Display in k_s_n_ R_bw.

  • Page 23: Recording Audio

    Recording audio After you take a still picture, you can add an audio annotation to it (for example to describe the location of the picture). For the details on how to do this, see Recording audio dips on page 33. preview mode Using...

  • Page 24: Using The Serf-Timer And Burst Features

    Using s÷ff-ti er burst {eatures The Sel_-fimeriBurs_ _ _ button activates the Self-timer and Burst features on the camera. Using the s÷ffotim÷r Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface. 2 Turn the camera on, and then frame your subject in the viewfinder.

  • Page 25: Using Zoom

    Pressthe Z_m OubiZoom In[_[[[_) button to move the lens between wide angle and telephoto positions (1 to 3x). You cannot adjust optical zoom while recording video clips. Digita_ zoom Pressthe Display mC3m button to turn on ?_view mode, and then frame the picture using the Image Display. Use the Zoom in f button to optically zoom in to the maximum level, then release the button.

  • Page 26: Using The Flash

    Using the fmash When the camera is turned on, the flash is automatically set to Auto Flash. If you change the flash setting, the camera will remain in that setting until you change it again or turn off the camera. To set the flash, press the Flash f button until the desired setting appears on the Status LCD.The following table...

  • Page 27: Changing The Image Quality

    Changin 9 the i age quaJity The camera has three image quality settings: Good, Bet_r, and Best.The current quality setting is displayed on the Status LCD. To change the image quality setting, press the Quality * button until the desired setting appears on the Status LCD. The following table identifies the approximate number of pictures that you can take at each setting based on internal memory or with a 16 MB memory card (purchased...
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  • Page 29: 3-Using Playback And The Main Menu

    Using playback the main menu Using p_ayback to view i_ages After you have taken some pictures or video clips and they are stored in the camera, you can view them in Playback mode. Pressthe OK button to activate Playback mode. The most recently taken or viewed image appears on the Image Display.
  • Page 30 Shows the quality setting for the current image, Blank if image is a video clip 2 2)( Digital zoom setting (Blank if digital zoom .............. ' as sed! 3 112of 43 Shows the current image number from the ............t°ta! numk_er°! !mages !aken.........

  • Page 31: Using The Main Menu

    Using ÷nu Use the Main menu to view or modify images in the camera or to change the camera settings. To view the Main menu from Playback mode, press the OK button. If the Image Display is off, press the OK button twice. 2 Scroll through the Main menu options using the Arrow _ I_ buttons and select an option with...

  • Page 32: Rotating Images

    Rota_in 9 i_ag÷s NOTE Thisoption worksonly on still images,not video clips. ] In Playbackmode,scroll to the image you want by using the _ buttons, then press OK to display the Main menu. 2 In the Main menu, select the Ra_ate_c_ option. The current image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

  • Page 33: Recording Audio Clips

    or video clips. Undelete restores the last ildebtion you made. This option is available until another picture or video ilclip is taken, another deletion occurs, or the camera is turned off or connected to your computer Exit Exits the Delete menu R÷¢ording audio NOTE This option works only on still images, not video clips.

  • Page 34: Viewing Thumbnail Images

    Vi÷win 9 hu bnaim i ag÷s In Playback mode, press OK to display the Main menu. 2 In the Main menu, select the View Thumbnails [] option. 3 Scroll through the thumbnail images by using the _ I_Buttons. The current image is highlighted with a yellow border.

  • Page 35: Using The Setup Menu

    Using th÷ setup _÷nu The Setup menu allows you to set a number of preferences on the camera, including: ÷ selecting up to three different exposure settings (exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO) to use when taking pictures ÷ setting date and time ÷...

  • Page 36: Exposure Settings

    Exposure settlmgs Use these settings to override the camera's automatic exposure settings. When you change these settings manually, the current settings appear at the top of the Image Display in Preview mode (except when you are using Digital Zoom). In the Setup menu, select Exposure Sefings.
  • Page 37 Whi_ebala_ce In some cases, it may be necessary to pre-set the light source so the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. Set the White Balance ) according to the following situations. Auto Auto - this is the default setting .... Dayiighi b ighiday ...

  • Page 38: Date & Time

    This setting determines the current date and time for the camera. This is usually done when you first set up the camera, but you may need to re-set the date and time when you are travelling to different time zones or when the batteries are out of the camera for more than10 minutes.

  • Page 39: Usb Configuration Setting

    USB ¢omf_gu_at_om seH_mg This option determines how the camera appears when connected to a computer. ] In the Setup menu, select the USB ¢o_figu_at_e_ USB Configuration option. 2 In the USB Configuration menu, use the Arrow _ _' buffons to make one of the following choices and press OK.

  • Page 40: Move Images To Card

    Mov÷ im_g÷s _o c_d This option lets you move images from the camera's internal memory to a memory card. It appears only if a memory card is installed and internal memory contains at least one image. In the Setup menu, select the option Move _magesto _rd.

  • Page 41: 4-Using Hp Instant Share

    Using hp This camera has an exciting feature called H? Ins_a_tShQre. This feature lets you select images in the camera to be automatically processed later when the camera is connected to your computer or to certain HP printers. For example, you can select images that you want to have printed, then connect the camera to the computer or printer, and the selected images will be printed automatically.
  • Page 42 After you press the Share _ button, you can activate the Share menu by pressing OK. The following illustration and table provide information about the Shar_ menu. ii!€°n ........Print 1 copy of current image. On 4 by 6 inch paper, the picture is printed 4 by 6 inches (or 10 by 15 cm).

  • Page 43: Using Hp Instant Share To Print Pictures

    Using hp instant share to print Turn on the camera, then press the Share _ button. 2 Use the _ I' buttons to scroll to the image you want to print. Video clips cannot be selected for printing. 3 PressOK to activate the Share menu, then use the _ i_ buttons to scroll to the print option you want.

  • Page 44: Using The Hp Instant Share E-Mail Service

    Usin the hp instant share Using HP Instant Share to e-mail images involves three steps: ] Adding e-mail addresses to the camera's Share menu (using your computer and the camera together). 2 Selecting images to be e-mailed (using the Share menu on the camera).
  • Page 45 5 If you are using a Macintosh computer, skip to step 7. If you are using a computer running Windows, you will be asked to sign in to HP's Passport program. HP Passport allows you to use HP's free e-mail service and other services that may be available in the future.

  • Page 46: Windows

    3 PressOK to activate the Share menu, then use the _ I_ buttons to scroll to the e-mail destination that you want to select. 4 PressOK to select the e-mail destination, and a check mark appears next to that selection. (You can select more than one e-mail destination or print option for an image.) 5 Scroll to other images by using the _ _ Buttons and repeat steps 3 and 4 to select e-mail destinations for each image.

  • Page 47: 5-Unloading, Printing, & Displaying Images

    Unbading printing & displaying° Once you have taken pictures, you can unload them from your camera to a computer, print them directly to a printer, or display them on a television. Un(oading to a computer NOTE You can also use the optional HP Camera Dock to do this task.

  • Page 48: Printing Images

    4 When the unload screen on the computer says Finished, your images have been saved and shared. You can now disconnect the camera from the computer. NOTE To unload the camera images to a computer that does not have the HP Photo & Imaging software installed on it, switch the camera to Disk Drive in the USB Configurafior_ menu found in the Setup menu.

  • Page 49: Displaying Images On A Tv

    Displaying i ages on a TV Imagesinyourcamera can easily b e displayed a s a slideshow on almost any television (TV). NOTE You can also use the optional HP Camera Dock to do this task. SeeAp_ndix B: Camera dock on page 73. ] To connect the camera directly to a TV, you must first purchase an A/V (Audio/Video)
  • Page 50 !i Descr!@nML ¸ ...... !! ....; ....IZZ I N_[SC!_e!e_!sian i LJsedmQs!!y!_ NQ!!h Anger!ca and ;!apar_ ..PALTelevision Used mostly in Europe and Asia 5 Sec/lmage :i D isplays each image for 5 seconds 10 Sec/Image Displays each image for 10 seconds Manual Advance ::Waits for you to advance each image using the 4 _' buttons on the camera...

  • Page 51: 6-Troubleshooting And Support

    Troubmeshooting and Prob)e_s and so)ut(ons Problem Possible Cause )So(ution does R_ot _r are not lithium, alkaline, or functioning iNiMH batteries. correctly or are Ensure the batteries are inserted mtsslng, icorrectly" iThe charge in the batteries can be low or completely drained• Try installing new or recharged batteries.
  • Page 52 The camere i!Thecamera is iTurn on the camera. does not off. r_spel_d wh@ ilconnectedto a the R_v,_e_ button do not respond IDuflon. icomputer, iwhen the camera is connected to a computer. iThe camera Removeand reinsertthe has stopped batteries. Replacethe batteries if operating.
  • Page 53 The batteries R eset the date a nd time b yusing d__:_ o,_d/o_ died orwerethecamera menus. See t he time isshown r emoved fromsection called D ate & time on the camera forpage 38. more than 10 minutes. ,q_ _c® he Extended Use anH PAC adapter topower came_ ilmage Display thecamera when y ou are using bat c re...
  • Page 54 image i s Your subject Do not try to get closer than the was too close camera's minimum focus range to the camera (seeApper_dix C: Speci_icatio_s iflens. ion page 77). camera while press the S_u#_r button or use a you took the tripod.
  • Page 55 k_o bir[g[t A natural or Try taking the picture from a artificial different angle. Avoid pointing ii s ource other the camera directly toward a than the flash bright light or reflective surface provided too on a sunny day. If there is light i much light.

  • Page 56: Error Messages

    The USB ca_mect tL_e ;;setting to Disk Dive. CaFI_@Ia to a setting is not M_xci@ash set to Dsk ca _pute_ Iido no g@ a Dsk Drive co_ a_ my deskbp Error messages You may receive error messages on the camera's Image Display, or on your computer screen.
  • Page 57 Message PossibleCause" Solution memory slot is if p roper type for your not a memory icamera (see Ap_ndix card or is not a iSp_ifications supported ipage 77). memory card. card needs to be iFo, mat Ca_d option in the formatted, iDe ere menu.
  • Page 58 U kt/own USB The connected iDisc°nnectthe current USB device: i USBdevice is not i connection and connect to ............laP !in[e[L ......YC_U r prin!er:........The printer is an i Disconnectthe USBcable, !:_" _,_r unsupported and connect to a idevice, supported printer, such as HP Photosmartor HP Deskjet.

  • Page 59: Error Messages On The Computer

    Message PossibleCause !Solution paper out of paper. Image Display, load paper and then press OK on the ilcamera. Otherwise, load paper, and then press OK or Co_ i_ue on your printer. Pri_ting c+_n_e_J The print job has Press the OK button on the been canceled, camera.

  • Page 60: Getting Assistance

    Getting assistance Finding hemp on the web RP product support Visit wwv<hpucomicposuppo#il_iregionaL.html, select your language, and then type your camera model in the "quick find" box to find information about setting up and using your camera, downloading drivers, solving a problem, ordering, and warranty information.

  • Page 61: Before You Call

    Before you ca[[ Review troubleshooting tips. Have the following information ready before you call: ÷ serial number (found on the bottom of your camera) ÷ product name ÷ date of purchase Service is free of charge during the warranty period. Beyond the warranty period, a service fee will be charged.

  • Page 62: Upgraded Warranty Options

    Upg_ad÷d w_n_y ap_ions You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the U.S. only): ® Standard Next Day Exchange ® Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP SupportPack.
  • Page 63 Alternatively, you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number listed in this document. For English support in Europe, contact +44 (0) 207 512 52 02. Algeria +213 (0) 61-56-45-43 Argentina 0-810-555-5520 Australia +63 (3) 8877 8000 (or local (03) 8877 8000) Austria +43 (0) 810-00-6080 Bahr_in 800-728 Bdgium...
  • Page 64 Hong K ong S AR +852 3002 8555 Hungary +36(0)1 3821111 _ndia 1 600 112267 or +91 11 682 6035 Indonesia +62 (21) 350 3408 Ireland +353 (0)1 662 5525 Israel +972 (0) 9-830-4848 _aly +39 02 264 10350 Japan 0570-000-511 (inside Japan) +81 3 3335-9800 (outside Japan) Korea, RepubJicd...
  • Page 65 Romania +40 1 315 44 42 (or local 01 3154442) R_Jssian F_er_tian +7 095 797 3520 (Moscow) +7 812 346 7997 (St. Petersburg) Saudi Arabia 800 897 14440 Singa_re +65 6272-5300 S_avakia +421-2-68208080 South Africa 086 000 1030 (RSA) +27-11 258 9301 (outside RSA) Spain +34902 321 123 $_eden +46 (0)8 619 2170...

  • Page 66: Hewiett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement

    Hew[÷HoPackard [i it÷d warranty sfafement The HP photosmart 720 camera comes with a one year limited warranty. ® HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories, software, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above.

  • Page 67: Regulatory Information

    PURPOSE. Some countries, states orprovinces donot allow limitations onthe duration ofanimplied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. ÷...
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  • Page 69: Appendix A: Batteries And Accessories

    A: Batteries Appendix and accessories Managing batteries When the batteries are removed from the camera, the date and time settings are preserved for approximately 10 minutes. If the camera is without batteries for longer than 10 minutes, the clock is set to the last time and date at which the camera was used.

  • Page 70: Extending Battery Life

    Extending b_Hery _ife ® Use an optional HP AC adapter or HP Camera Dock when unloading pictures to your computer,printing, or connecting to the TV. ® Use the opficaJ viewfinder to frame pictures instead of the Image Display. Leave the Image Display off when the camera ison.

  • Page 71: Power Conservation

    P@W@_ ¢@nS@FVa_iOn To conserve battery power, the Image Display turns off automatically if there is no button activity for 60 seconds. If no buttons are pressed for 10 minutes, the camera turns off (unless it is printing or connected to a computer or TV). Purchasing accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera from...
  • Page 72 ® HP Digital Camera Accessory Kit (Y1788 for United States, Y1789 for outside the United States). Contents include: ° Camera bag ° Rechargeable NiMH batteries ° Battery charger ® HP Digital Camera Accessory Kit (C8884A). Contents include: ° Camera bag °...

  • Page 73: Appendix B: Camera Dock

    Appendix B: Camera NOTE The HP Camera Dock does not work without AC power. Be sure to use ONLY the HP AC adapter and the cables that came with the Camera Dock. ] Follow the setup instructions provided with the Camera Dock.
  • Page 74 The Camera Dock has a light near the top front that provides battery charging status. A blinking light indicates that batteries are charging. There are two buttons on the front that light up, showing the camera is connected to the associated device. --This button activates the connection to the computer or the printer, depending on which of those devices is connected to the dock.

  • Page 75: Unloading Images To A Computer Using The Dock

    NOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, switch the camera to Disk Drive in the USB Configuration menu found in the Setup menu. Check that the HP Camera Dock is connected to your computer. 2 Place the camera in the Camera Dock. It will turn on automatically, and a dock intro screen will appear.

  • Page 76: Printing Images Using The Dock

    imag÷s using the dock Check that the HP Camera Dock is connected to your printer. (Thedock cannot be connected directly to both a computer and a printer at the same time). 2 Place the camera in the Camera Dock. It will turn on automatically, and a dock intro screen will appear.

  • Page 77: Appendix C: Specifications

    Appendix ¢: Feature / Description R_s_i@,_ ...... 3.34 MP (2140 by 1560 total pixd count) s_s_..........Coior de#h 30-bit ilO cobrs by 3 cobrs) _em_i_......_%MBintern_i memory ........ilSIot for a Secure Digital (SD) memory card (not MMC card) sii,_,mage ....
  • Page 78 Zoom 3x optical, 4x digital zoom ::7 mm to 21 mm (35 mm equivalent is approximately 34 mm to 102 mm) Focus TTLauto focus Wide: 20 cm to infinity i_Telephoto:20 cm to infinity Fiash Seffings Aufol Red-eye Reducfionl Flash Onl Flash Off distances _! Telephoto zoom--2.0 ExpoSure...
  • Page 79 Audio capture _i St///pictures Up to 4:00 minutes of audio annotation can be added to each still picture (limited by :: a vailable memory) Video Audio captured automatically with video ............Compressed iJPEG (EXIF) for still images format Motion JPEG for video clips Power 4 AA batteries (included) Optional HP AC adapter (6V, 2000 mA)
  • Page 80 Sil]_d_ids ............i_ MSDC transfer NTSC/PAL JPEG Motion JPEG DPOF-1 EXIF Tripod mount iYes Dimensions Exfeinai Body Dimensionsii ]8 mm (L) By 5i mm (W) by 75 mm (H) With lens fully extended:l 18 mm (L) by 80 mm (W) by 75 mm (H) Warrar_!y.......
  • Page 81 on camera 11, 21 AA batteries on dock 74 AC power adapter bonus software 18, 19 connector burst HP part number 71, 7 9 button 13 accessories for c amera 71 status icon 14 alkaline batteries take pictures with 24 arrow b uttons 10 buttons audio clips, record 12...
  • Page 82 flash date a nd time button 13 change 38 Iight 12 set 17 range 78 delete settings 26 FIash Off images and flies 32 images during Instant Review setting 26 status icon 14 FIash On video dips during Instant Review 22 setting 26 status icon 14 Digital Print Order Format 43...
  • Page 83 lights Image Display 11 on camera, blinking 11, 21 image quality on dock, blinking 74 Button 13 lock focus 21 status icon 14 images delete 32 Macintosh computer magnify view incamera bonus software 19 move from internal memory connect to 47, 75 card 40 install software 19 quality settings...
  • Page 84 quality levels OK button 11 description 27, 77 optical viewfinder opticaI zoom 25 range flash 78 PAL video format 50 focus 78 photo-lithium batteries 69 rechargeable batteries 70 Picture Transfer ProtocoI 39 record pictures audio clips 23, 33 instant review 22 video clips 22 review 29 record audio dips 12...
  • Page 85 slideshow display onTV 49 change configuration 39 menu 50 connector, camera 10 software connector, Camera Dock 73 bonus 18, 1 9 install 18 speaker video specifications button 13 status LCD light 12 icons 14 recording status icon 14 location 13 video clips play 29 record 22...
  • Page 86 zoom button specifications 78 use optical or digital 25 Index...
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