6.5” x 9” FRONT COVER HP Photosmart M730 seriesDigital CameraUser Guide
2 Taking pictures and recordingvideo clipsYou can take pictures when you are in Picture Capture and you can record videowhen you are in Video Recor
Recording video clipsYou can record a video clip when the camera is set to Video Record.1. Slide to .2. Frame the subject in the Image Display.3.
Focusing on the subjectWhen you press the Shutter button halfway down,the camera searches for focus within the focusbrackets. When it finds focus, the
Using Focus LockUse Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, to captureaction shots more quickly by pre-focusing in
Optical zoomOptical zoom moves the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (3x).While in Picture Capture or Video Record, use thebuttons on the
3 Setting options for takingpictures and recording videoclipsYour camera's default settings work well for most shooting situations. For somesitua
Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menusThe Picture Capture and Video Record menus allow you to adjust camerasettings that affect the char
Image Quality ( only)—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater thenumber, the higher the resolution. The setting remains in effect unt
software” on page 6), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer themto your computer.1.While in the Picture Capture Menu, use to
Using the Burst setting Burst allows you to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible when you pressand hold the Shutter button all the way dow
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4 Reviewing images and videoclipsYou can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as describedhere. For information about enhancing
Deleting imagesTo delete a displayed image during Playback:1.Press .2.Use to select an option, then press .• This Image—Deletes the image or video
Using the Playback Menu1.While in Playback, press .2.Use to highlight an option.3.Use to select an image or video clip, press , and follow any on
Tagging images as FavoritesTagging an image as a Favorite allows you to quickly select the group of images taggedas Favorites for printing or viewing
5 Using the Design Gallery MenuYou can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images.1.While in Playback, use to scroll to an i
Modifying colorsTIP: If you plan to modify colors, do so before adding a border. Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed imag
1.Use to select Crop, then press .2.Use to select a crop orientation and preview the effect it has on the image.• Landscape (Default)—Horizontall
6 Transferring and printing imagesRegularly transferring images to your computer and deleting them from the memory cardwill reduce the time it takes t
3. Connect the camera and computer using the USBcable that came with your camera.4. Turn on the camera. When the Image Displayindicates that the camer
Using a memory card readerYou can put your camera’s optional memory card into a (separately purchased) memorycard reader. Some computers and HP Photos
Contents1 Getting startedCamera top and back ...
4. When the Image Display on the camera shows an image:• If you want to print one or more images, use to display an image you want toprint, use to s
7 Using HP Photosmart ExpressWith HP Photosmart Express, you can select pictures in your camera to printautomatically (see “Marking images for printin
individual images, all images, or groups of images tagged as Favorites (see “Taggingimages as Favorites” on page 21).1.While in the Photosmart Expres
4. When you are done marking images for which you want to buy prints, press repeatedly until you return to Playback.5. To buy prints of the images y
tagged more than one image as a Favorite (see “Tagging images asFavorites” on page 21).• All Images...—Displays a list of destinations. Highlight each
8 Using the Camera Setup MenuThe Camera Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior.The Camera Setup Menu is available from
9 TroubleshootingUse this section to find information on:• Resetting the camera (see “Resetting the camera” on page 34)• Possible problems and solutio
I have to recharge the NiMH batteries frequently.• New batteries or batteries that have not been charged recently must be recharged toreach full capac
My image is blurry.•Use Focus Lock (see “Using Focus Lock” on page 11).• Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions.•Use
I have two memory cards that are the same size, but one stores many more picturesthan the other.• Your memory card may contain files that are not imag
5 Using the Design Gallery MenuApplying artistic effects...
Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back.• Remove the memory card and see if the video is stored in internal memory. If so
The HP Photosmart Software takes a long time before it is ready to transfer imagesfrom my camera.Having a large number of files stored on an optional
10 Product supportUse this section to find support information for your digital camera, including links tohelpful websites and an overview of the supp
A Managing batteriesYour camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH). Photo Lithium and N
• Do not pierce batteries or subject them to strong impacts or shocks.• Do not solder directly onto batteries.• Do not allow batteries to get wet.• Do
The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries performin different types of use scenarios:Type of UseAlkaline
B SpecificationsResolution Pictures:• 7.7MP (3200 by 2400) effective pixel count• 8MP (3264 by 2448) total pixel countVideo clips (QVGA):320 by 240 to
Compression format • JPEG (EXIF) for pictures• Motion JPEG for video clipsInterfaces USB mini-BStandards • USB—PTP and MSDC• JPEG• Motion JPEG•DPOF• E
IndexAAction mode 14Adaptive Lighting 14, 17adding borders 23AE Metering 15apply artistic effects 22arrow buttons 3artistic effects 22assistance 40Aut
pictures 8, 16Playback 18Playback Menu 20Portrait mode 14powerindicators 42light 3ON/OFF button 3preview Panorama 21print images 27, 29prints, buy onl
1 Getting startedUse this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use,and begin taking pictures.Camera top and ba
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Camera front, side, and bottom3546211 Flash.2 Microphone.3 Self-Timer light (see “Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 16).4 Tripod mount.5 Dock/USB
Choose the languageUse to choose the language you want, thenpress .To change the language later, use the CameraSetup Menu (see “Using the Camera
Install and format an optional memory cardThis camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD andSDHC) memory cards, 32MB
experience, periodically check this website for updates to your camera's firmware,software, and drivers.To learn about Windows Vista support for
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