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  • Page 1 HP Photosmart M730 series Digital Camera User Guide...
  • Page 2 Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started Camera top and back ...3 Camera front, side, and bottom...4 Before taking pictures...4 Install the batteries...4 Turn on the camera...4 Choose the language...5 Set the region...5 Set the date and time...5 Install and format an optional memory card...6 Install the software...6 Using your camera...7 Taking pictures and recording video clips...
  • Page 4 Applying artistic effects...22 Modifying colors...23 Adding borders...23 Cropping images...23 Transferring and printing images Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software...25 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software...26 Connecting to the computer...26 Using a memory card reader...27 Printing images directly to a printer...27 Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express Menu...29...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. Camera top and back Power light. button. Shutter button. Delete button—Accesses the Review” on page 9 Flash button— Accesses the flash settings while in the flash”...

  • Page 6: Camera Front, Side, And Bottom

    Camera front, side, and bottom Flash. Microphone. Self-Timer light (see Tripod mount. Dock/USB connector—Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity. Battery/Memory Card door. Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips. Install the batteries 1.

  • Page 7: Choose The Language

    Choose the language to choose the language you want, then press To change the language later, use the Setup Menu (see on page 33). Set the region Along with the language setting, the region setting determines the default date format. to choose the region you want, then press Set the date and time Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you have transferred...

  • Page 8: Install And Format An Optional Memory Card

    To install the HP Photosmart Software, your computer must meet the system requirements as stated on the camera packaging. If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the Hewlett- Packard Technical Support website for more information: www.hp.com/support. Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware.

  • Page 9: Using Your Camera

    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 10: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    Taking pictures and recording video clips You can take pictures when you are in when you are in video clips. The Image Display resembles the following: 0:15 Taking pictures You can take a picture when the camera is set to 1.

  • Page 11: Recording Video Clips

    Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is set to 1. Slide 2. Frame the subject in the Image Display. 3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure focus and exposure. The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked (see and exposure”...

  • Page 12: Focusing On The Subject

    Focusing on the subject When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera searches for focus within the focus brackets. When it finds focus, the focus brackets turn green. If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use Focus Lock (see on page 11).

  • Page 13: Using Focus Lock

    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.

  • Page 14: Optical Zoom

    Optical zoom Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x). While in Picture Capture or buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom. Press to zoom out. NOTE: You can set the optical zoom to the position you want just before recording video clips.

  • Page 15: Setting Options For Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips Your camera's default settings work well for most shooting situations. For some situations, however, the features described in this chapter can improve the pictures you take and the video clips you record. In addition to setting features that optimize the camera for lighting and motion, you can also set the camera to take a series of pictures rapidly or take images 10 seconds after you press the Shutter button, giving you time to place yourself in the image.

  • Page 16: Using The Picture Capture And Video Record Menus

    Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus Picture Capture and settings that affect the characteristics of the pictures and video clips you capture. The Picture Capture Menu displays only those features available for taking pictures while Video Record Menu displays only features available for recording video clips. 1.

  • Page 17: Using Panorama Mode

    The setting 11) with Spot. Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior Preview Panorama on the camera (see 21). If you installed the HP Photosmart Software (see Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus “Using the “Using 33).

  • Page 18: Using The Self-Timer Setting

    software” on page to your computer. 1. While in the then press 2. In the Shooting Mode menu, use right) or Panorama (right to left), press return to Picture Capture. 3. Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence. 4.

  • Page 19: Using The Burst Setting

    Using the Burst setting Burst allows you to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible when you press and hold the Shutter button all the way down. 1. While in the highlight On, press Capture. 2. Frame the subject, then press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure.
  • Page 20 21). Image marked for printing via an online printing service (see prints online” on page 30). Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see HP Photosmart Express” on page Number of copies to print (see on page 25). Playback as described “Using the Design Gallery Menu”...

  • Page 21: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    Deleting images To delete a displayed image during 1. Press 2. Use to select an option, then press • This Image—Deletes the image or video clip. • All Except Favorites—Deletes all images except those tagged as Favorites. This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Favorites (see “Tagging images as Favorites”...

  • Page 22: Using The Playback Menu

    Reviewing images and video clips repeatedly until you return to “Removing red eyes” on page 20). “Using the Design Gallery Menu” on page “Using HP Photosmart Express” on page 21). 21). 21). Camera Setup Menu for setting camera behavior Remove Red Eyes, the camera processes the current picture to “Flash Setting—Red-Eye”...

  • Page 23: Tagging Images As Favorites

    3. For each additional image you want to tag as a Favorite, use then repeat Step 2. 4. To exit the menu, press If you have the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, tagged images retain the tag when transferred to your computer (see on page 25).

  • Page 24: Using The Design Gallery Menu

    Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the 1. While in Playback, use 2. Use to highlight 3. Use to highlight an option, then press Apply Artistic Effects—Allows you to apply an artistic effect to an image (see artistic effects” on page Modify Color—Allows you to a apply color effect to an image (see on page 23).

  • Page 25: Modifying Colors

    Modifying colors TIP: If you plan to modify colors, do so before adding a border. Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. To modify colors: 1. Use to select 2. Use to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image. •...
  • Page 26 1. Use to select 2. Use to select a crop orientation and preview the effect it has on the image. • Landscape (Default)—Horizontally crops the displayed image to a 3:2 aspect ratio (one third wider than tall). • Portrait—Vertically crops the displayed image to a 2:3 aspect ratio (one-third taller than wide).

  • Page 27: 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 28: Transferring Images Without Hp Photosmart Software

    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 29: 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 30 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 31: Using Hp Photosmart Express

    “Buying prints online” on page images” on page 31) 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 software, see “Install the software”...

  • Page 32: Buying Prints Online

    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 Online, then press 2.

  • Page 33: Sharing Images

    4. When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints, press repeatedly until you return to 5. To buy prints of the images you selected, see HP Photosmart Software” on page Sharing images You can customize the lists, or other online services.
  • Page 34 Using HP Photosmart Express 21). to select each destination. After . This option is available only if you have more to display an image, then repeat Step 2. “Transferring images with HP Photosmart “Tagging images as repeatedly until you return to...

  • Page 35: Using The Camera Setup Menu

    USB Configuration—Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera. See “Connecting to the computer” on page • Digital Camera (Default)—Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). • Disk Drive—Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC (Mass Storage Device Class).

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Known issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware. To optimize your digital photography experience, periodically check the Hewlett-Packard Technical Support website (www.hp.com/support) for updates to your camera's firmware, software, and drivers. How can I get professional-quality prints if I don’t have a photo printer?
  • Page 37 Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile. • If charging the batteries in an optional battery charger or by docking the camera in an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries. It takes the camera a long time to turn on. •...
  • Page 38 “Setting the flash” on page 14). AE Metering (see AE Metering under “Setting the flash” on page 20). 11). “Using the Picture 13). “Setting the flash” www.hp.com/ “Using the Picture Capture “Using the 13), or wait for “Digital zoom” “Using the...
  • Page 39 I have two memory cards that are the same size, but one stores many more pictures than the other. • Your memory card may contain files that are not images or videos recognized by the camera. Save any data on the memory card that you want to keep, then format the memory card (see •...
  • Page 40 I get an error message when transferring images to my computer. A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera. Close the HP Photosmart Software, remove the camera from the optional dock or disconnect the camera from the USB cable and reset the camera (see on page 34).

  • Page 41: Camera Error Messages

    Error saving video—M730–102 • Batteries Low (followed by data on battery types and performance)—AA–400 The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer images from my camera. “Resetting the camera” on page www.hp.com “Install and format an 34).

  • Page 42: Product Support

    Support; firmware, software, and driver updates; support information Windows Vista support 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 34 •...

  • Page 43: A Managing Batteries

    If you are turning on the camera only to view images, slide camera to start in • When transferring or printing images, place your camera in an optional HP Photosmart dock connected to AC power. Safety precautions for using batteries •...

  • Page 44: Power Indicators

    For more information about batteries, go to code AA-400. Managing batteries Description Battery level is low. Camera will soon power down. Battery is depleted. Camera will power down. Camera is operating on AC power. 41). “Top points www.hp.com/support and search on the...

  • Page 45: Recharging Nimh Batteries

    Want to recharge battery Recharging NiMH batteries You can recharge optional NiMH batteries with an optional HP quick recharger or with an optional HP Photosmart dock. For information about recharging NiMH batteries, as well as safety precautions when recharging, see the documentation that came with your HP quick recharger or HP Photosmart dock.

  • Page 46: B Specifications

    This camera supports storing a maximum of 2000 images on a • memory card. • The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings (see capacity” on page 45). www.hp.com/ “Memory...

  • Page 47: Memory Capacity

    0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) at 15% to 85% relative humidity Storage: –30° to 65° C (–22° to 149° F) at 15% to 90% relative humidity Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under 14), go to www.hp.com/support, select your “Using the Memory capacity...

  • Page 48: Index

    9 brackets 9 focus lock 11 optimizing 10 format memory card 6 getting assistance 40 HP Photosmart Express 29 HP Photosmart Software 6 Image Display 3 Image Quality 15, 45 images Date & Time Imprint 15 Image Quality 15...
  • Page 49 pictures 8, 16 Playback 18 Playback Menu 20 Portrait mode 14 power indicators 42 light 3 ON/OFF button 3 preview Panorama 21 print images 27, 29 prints, buy online 30 problems and solutions 34 record video clips 9 red-eye removal 20 Region 5 remaining pictures count 8 removing red eyes 20...
  • Page 50 Manager of Corporate Product Regulations Hewlett-Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, Ca 94304 (650) 857-1501 HP Photosmart M730 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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