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HP PhotoSmart R837 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera User Guide...
  • 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

    Setting the flash...16 Red eye...16 Using the shooting modes...16 Using Panorama mode...17 Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus...18 Using the Self-Timer settings...21 Using the Burst setting...21 Adaptive Lighting...22 Exposure Compensation...22 White Balance...22 ISO speed...22 HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera...
  • Page 4 Enhancing photos...29 Modifying colors...30 Adding borders...30 Cropping images...31 Transferring and printing images...32 Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software...32 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software...33 Connecting to the computer...33 Using a memory card reader...33 Printing directly to a printer...33 Using HP Photosmart Express...36 Using the Photosmart Express Menu...36...

  • Page 5: 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 Mode button—Accesses the Capture (see Flash button—Accesses the flash settings while in...

  • Page 6: Camera Front And Bottom

    (continued) Back button—Returns you to the previous menu or view. Image Display. Camera front and bottom Microphone. Flash. Self-Timer/Focus Assist light—See on page Lens. Lens cover/Power switch—Turns the camera on and off and protects the lens while the camera is off. Dock connector.

  • Page 7: Install The Battery

    When sliding the lens cover, keep your fingers clear of the lens. Fingerprints on the lens can impair the quality of the picture. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Charge the battery Recharging the Lithium Ion battery on page 49 for information...

  • Page 8: Choose The Language

    HP Photosmart dock (see Menu on page 39). to choose the region you want, then press...

  • Page 9: Install And Format An Optional Memory Card

    The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips to your computer, as well as features for modifying stored images (remove red eyes, rotate, crop, resize, adjust image quality, and more). See the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software.

  • Page 10: Using Your Camera

    About the HP Photosmart Software The CD that came with your camera contains HP Photosmart Software for computers running Windows XP or x64 with at least 128MB of RAM. To learn more about the software features and how to use them, see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software.

  • Page 11: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on page Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Picture Capture and you can record video Video Record. Slide ●...

  • Page 12: Recording Video Clips

    Recording video clips You can record a video clip when the camera is set to Slide Frame the subject in the Image Display. 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 exposure on page Press the Shutter button all the way down and release to...

  • Page 13: Optimizing Focus

    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. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera 16) other than Close-up and cannot focus, it will still take 13) and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or 16).

  • Page 14: Using Zoom

    If the camera determines the scene will require a very long exposure, a shaking hand icon ( ) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it may be blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Try one of the following: ●...
  • Page 15 Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode nor when recording video clips. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you...

  • Page 16: Setting Options For Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    Red eye on page Red eye on page Flash Off in Landscape, Theatre shooting modes, with the Flash On in 28) or the HP Photosmart Software that came with Enhancing photos on page to highlight the 16). 16). Panorama, Burst setting, and...

  • Page 17: Using Panorama Mode

    To stitch your panoramic sequence together, use Stitch Panorama on the camera (see on page 27). If you installed the HP Photosmart Software (see HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Picture Capture, use .

  • Page 18: Using The Picture Capture And Video Record Menus

    on page 9), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer. While in Picture Capture, press Mode, use (left to right) or Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence. Position the camera to take the second picture.
  • Page 19 To select a tag to apply, use For more information about tags, see HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera only)—Sets resolution and compression for video clips. Better —For indoor video clips or printing individual video frames only)—For taking two delayed shots.
  • Page 20 (continued) Date & Time Imprint ( The setting remains in effect until it is changed, even when you turn off the camera. ● Off (Default)—No date or time imprinted on the image. ● Date Only—Date permanently imprinted. ● Date & Time—Date and time permanently imprinted. Exposure Compensation—Overrides the camera’s automatic exposure setting.

  • Page 21: Using The Self-Timer Settings

    The Image Display remains off during the burst capture. After the burst images have been taken, each image appears one at a time in Instant Review (see HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Using the Camera Setup Menu on page to select On (for one shot) or On-2 Shots,...

  • Page 22: Adaptive Lighting

    on page 12). You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review. To delete individual images, see The Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or until it resets to the default Off setting when you turn off the camera. Adaptive Lighting This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture, preserving gentle contrasts while reducing harsh contrasts.
  • Page 23 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. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera...

  • Page 24: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in here. For information about enhancing images, see on page 26 Using the Design Gallery Menu on page Using Playback Slide to scroll through your images and video clips. Press to play video clips;...

  • Page 25: Deleting Images

    In on the Zoom lever). The currently displayed image is magnified 2x. image. Press to return to HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see images on page 37). Number of copies to print (see on page 36).

  • Page 26: Using The Playback Menu

    Press repeatedly to return to Playback. Using the Design Gallery Menu on page Using HP Photosmart Express Viewing slideshows on page Stitching panoramas on page Using the Camera Setup Menu on page Playback: to highlight Favorites, Holidays, Birthdays, Family, Children, Friends, 26).

  • Page 27: Viewing Slideshows

    Defining tags 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: In the Tag sub-menu, select Tag Menu Setup...

  • Page 28: Using The Design Gallery Menu

    Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. While in Playback, use to highlight to highlight an option, then press instructions. Press repeatedly to return to Playback. Remove Red Eyes—See Rotate—Rotates the displayed image. Use or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments.

  • Page 29: Enhancing Photos

    Design Gallery Menu. Press Creative sub-menu without saving and return to the Enhance Photos sub- menu HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera to exit the Creative sub-menu without saving and return to to position the selection box over the eye to be corrected.

  • Page 30: Modifying Colors

    – Touch Up—Allows you to touch up superficial blemishes in an image. • A yellow selection box displays in the center of the image. • • Press • Repeat these steps, if necessary, to correct additional blemishes. • Once all corrections are made, press a new file, and return to the Design Gallery Menu.

  • Page 31: Cropping Images

    Design Gallery Menu. Press Crop sub-menu. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Add Borders, then press to exit the Creative sub-menu without saving and to ensure that the image content you want gets printed.

  • Page 32: Transferring And Printing Images

    Transferring and printing images You can transfer images 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 33: Transferring Images Without Hp Photosmart Software

    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. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera...
  • Page 34 Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. Note on page and that you have loaded panorama paper. Turn off the camera, connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera.
  • Page 35 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. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera...

  • Page 36: Using Hp Photosmart Express

    37) 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 this software, see...

  • Page 37: Buying Prints Online

    To print the marked images directly to a printer, see on page 33. To print them from a computer connected to a printer, see images with HP Photosmart Software on page Buying prints online For professional photo finishing at Wal*Mart, follow these steps.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Online Destinations In The Camera

    To mark additional images to share, use When you are done marking images to share, press Playback. To send the images to the destinations, see HP Photosmart Software on page to verify that the new Setting up online 38). You...

  • Page 39: Using The Camera Setup Menu

    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). HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Video Record, or Playback. to display the menu option’s repeatedly until you return to...
  • Page 40 (continued) TV Configuration—Sets the video signal format for displaying camera images on a TV. ● NTSC—Used primarily in North America, parts of South America, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. ● PAL—Used primarily in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of Asia. on page (Language)—Sets the language.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Install a new or recharged battery, ensuring that the battery is inserted correctly (see Install the battery on page R07 Lithium Ion battery for HP Photosmart R-series cameras (L1812A/L1812B). ● 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 42 Use only the power adapter that came with your camera. ● If charging the battery in the HP quick recharger or the spare battery charging bay of an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the battery. It takes the camera a long time to turn on.
  • Page 43 Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory. If so, transfer the images to the memory card (see Move Images to Card under Playback Menu on page HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Using Focus Lock on page 16).
  • Page 44 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 45: Camera Error Messages

    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, disconnect the camera from the computer or printer if necessary, and reset the camera (see...

  • Page 46: Product Support

    Customers with disabilities Hewlett-Packard Technical Support; driver, software, and firmware updates; support information Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product, consult the following standard HP support offerings: Consult the product documentation. – Review – Review the electronic Help section within the software.
  • Page 47 HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your contract. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera...

  • Page 48: 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 inserted improperly, the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate.

  • Page 49: Power Indicators

    & Troubleshooting, click Solve a problem, then click Batteries & power for a list of battery topics. Recharging the Lithium Ion battery You can recharge the HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery using the methods listed below. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Description Battery has more than 70 percent energy remaining.

  • Page 50: Safety Precautions For Recharging Batteries

    These devices may be warm while charging a 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, dock, or quick recharger. ●...
  • Page 51 After extensive use, the Lithium Ion battery may begin to swell. If it becomes difficult to insert the battery into or remove the battery from the camera, dock, or quick recharger, discontinue use of the battery and replace it with a new one. Please recycle the old battery. HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera...

  • Page 52: B Specifications

    Specifications Resolution Sensor Color depth Lens Viewfinder Zoom Focus Shutter speed Built-in flash Flash working range Pictures: ● 7.24MP (3112 by 2328) effective pixel count ● 7.4MP (3164 by 2342) total pixel count Video clips: ● – 640 by 480 total pixel count –...

  • Page 53: Memory Capacity

    Dock connector (HP 1253–7135) and USB cable connector (USB 2.0 Full Speed/USB mini-B) connected to either: ● Power adapter (via USB connector on the side of the camera) ● Optional HP Photosmart dock (via dock connector on the bottom of the camera) ● ● USB—MSDC and SIDC ●...

  • Page 54: Image Quality

    Image quality The following table lists the approximate number and average size of pictures that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus on page 7MP Best Normal (7MP) ) (Default) Video quality...

  • Page 55: Index

    29 Date & Time 8, 39 Date & Time Imprint 20 deleting images 5, 25 Design Gallery 28 HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera digital zoom 14, 39 dimensions 53 direct print 33 Display Brightness 39 Display Timeout 39...
  • Page 56 pictures remaining 11 on/off 7 online destinations 37, 38 print buying 37 optical zoom 14 Panorama mode 17, 27 parts of camera 5, 6 Photosmart Express Menu buying prints online 37 marking images for printing 36 sharing images 37 Picture Capture Menu 18 pictures 11, 21 Playback 24 Playback Menu 26...

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