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User’s Manual
HP Photosmart R717
Digital Camera with HP Instant Share
HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera User’s Manual
© 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Page 1 - User’s Manual

.05" X 6" SPINE4" X 6" FRONT COVER4" X 6" BACK COVERUser’s Manual HP Photosmart R717 Digital Camera with HP Instant Shar

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100HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualTIP: The information in the first and third rows in the bottom, right-hand corner of the image is the same informa

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101Reviewing Images and Video ClipsPreview PanoramaIn the Playback Menu (page 93), when you select Preview Panorama, the camera displays a low-resolut

Page 5 - Contents

102HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualRotateIn the Playback Menu (page 93), when you select Rotate, the camera displays a sub-menu that allows you to rot

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103Reviewing Images and Video ClipsRecord AudioYou can attach an audio clip to a still picture either while you are taking a picture (see Recording Au

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105Using HP Instant Share4 Using HP Instant ShareThis camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share. With it, you can easily select still ima

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106HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualUsing the HP Instant Share MenuThe HP Instant Share Menu allows you to select the images to be sent automatically t

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107Using HP Instant ShareThe following table describes each of the default HP Instant Share Menu options as shown in the sample HP Instant Share scree

Page 11 - 1 Getting Started

108HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualSetting Up Online Destinations in the CameraYou can set up a maximum of 34 HP Instant Share destinations (such as i

Page 12 - (Optional)

109Using HP Instant ShareAnother way to connect the camera to the computer is with the optional HP Photosmart R-series dock—simply put the camera in t

Page 13 - 3. Install the Battery

11Getting Started1 Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart R717 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photog

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110HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualSending Individual Images to DestinationsYou can send one or more still images to any number of HP Instant Share de

Page 15 - 4. Charge the Battery

111Using HP Instant ShareIn both instances, the icon with the number of print copies and icon with the number of selected destinations appears in

Page 16 - 6. Choose the Language

112HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualSending All Images to Destinations1. Turn on the camera, press the button, and use the buttons to tab to the HP

Page 17 - 8. Set the Date and Time

113Using HP Instant Share4. Repeat Step 3 to select any additional destinations.5. When you are finished selecting destinations, exit the HP Instant S

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Page 19 - Getting Started

115Transferring and Printing Images5 Transferring and Printing ImagesTransferring Images to a ComputerTIP: You can also perform this task using eit

Page 20 - 10. Install the Software

116HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual3. Open the door on the side of the camera nearest the lens and connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB

Page 21 - User’s Manual on the CD

117Transferring and Printing ImagesPrinting Images Directly from the CameraYou can connect the camera directly to any PictBridge-certified printer to

Page 22 - Camera Parts

118HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual4. When the camera is connected to the printer, a Print Setup menu displays on the camera. If you already selected

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119Transferring and Printing Images• Panorama images print as individual pictures. For information about printing entire panoramas, see Printing Pano

Page 24 - and AF blinking—An error

12HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual• Direct print—Print directly from your camera to any PictBridge-certified printer without having to connect to your

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120HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualPrinting PanoramasWhen a set of images marked as a panoramic sequence is transferred to your computer with HP Image

Page 26 - Photosmart R-series dock

121Using the Setup Menu6 Using the Setup MenuThe Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera sounds, date and time

Page 27 - Top of the Camera

122HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual4. Within a sub-menu, use the buttons and then the button to change the setting for the Setup Menu option.5. To

Page 28 - Camera Menus

123Using the Setup MenuCamera SoundsCamera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a picture. Camera

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124HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualFocus Assist LightSometimes in low-light situations, the camera will use the red focus assist light on the front of

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125Using the Setup MenuInstant ReviewThis setting allows you to specify the length of time a newly-taken image, panoramic sequence, or video clip is d

Page 31 - Viewing the On-Camera Demo

126HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualDigital ZoomThis setting allows you enable or disable digital zoom (see Digital Zoom on page 45).The default Digita

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127Using the Setup MenuLive View at Power OnThis setting allows you to have the camera automatically display Live View every time you turn the camera

Page 33 - Recording Video Clips

128HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualDate & TimeThis setting allows you to set the date/time format, as well as the current date and time for the ca

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129Using the Setup MenuUSB ConfigurationThis setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer.1. In the Setup Menu (page 1

Page 35 - Orientation Sensor

13Getting Started2. Attach the Wrist StrapAttach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown.3. Install the BatteryYou

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130HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualTV ConfigurationThis setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a tel

Page 37 - Using Live View

131Using the Setup MenuLanguageThis setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface, such as the text in menus.1. In the Setup Men

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132HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualMove Images to CardThis option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that y

Page 39 - Focusing the Camera

133Using the Setup MenuReset SettingsThis option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings.1. If you have an optional memory card

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Page 41 - Using Focus Lock

135Troubleshooting and Support7 Troubleshooting and SupportThis chapter contains information on the following topics:• Resetting the camera (page 136)

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136HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualResetting the CameraIf your camera does not respond when you press any buttons, try resetting the camera as follows

Page 43 - Using Manual Focus

137Troubleshooting and SupportHP Image Zone SoftwareThe full version of the HP Image Zone software lets you use HP Instant Share to e-mail images to a

Page 44 - Using Zoom

138HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualHP Image Zone Express (Windows Only)HP Image Zone Express allows you to transfer images from your camera to your co

Page 45 - Optical Zoom

139Troubleshooting and SupportUsing Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone SoftwareIf you do not, or cannot, install the HP Image Zone softw

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14HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualFor the performance of Lithium Ion and disposable Duracell® CP1 batteries when used with this camera, see Performanc

Page 47 - Setting the Flash

140HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual• When you connect the camera directly to a PictBridge-certified printer. • If your PictBridge-certified printer ha

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141Troubleshooting and SupportUsing a Memory Card ReaderIf you are using a memory card in your camera, you can simply remove it from the camera and pu

Page 49 - Using the Shooting Modes

142HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual6. Click on the Local Disk under My Computer. You are now working in your computer's hard disk drive.7. Create

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143Troubleshooting and SupportTransferring Images to a Macintosh Computer Using a Memory Card Reader1. Remove the memory card from your camera and ins

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144HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualConfiguring the Camera as a Disk DriveYou can set up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is connected t

Page 52 - Using Panorama Mode

145Troubleshooting and SupportProblems and SolutionsProblem Possible cause SolutionThe camera does not turn on.The battery is functioning incorrectly

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146HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe camera does not turn on (continued).The camera has stopped operating.Reset the camera (see page 136).The option

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147Troubleshooting and SupportI have to recharge the Lithium Ion battery frequently (continued). The Lithium Ion battery you are using was recharged i

Page 55 - Using My Mode

148HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe Lithium Ion battery will not charge (continued).Battery voltage is too low for charging to start.The camera wil

Page 56 - Sub-Menu

149Troubleshooting and SupportThe camera does not respond when I press a button (continued).The camera has stopped operating.• Reset the camera (if th

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15Getting Started4. Charge the BatteryYou can charge a battery in the camera (explained here) or in the extra battery bay of the camera dock or in the

Page 58 - Using the Self-Timer Settings

150HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button.You did not press the Shutter button hard enough

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151Troubleshooting and SupportThe Image Display is not working.The charge in the battery is too low, the battery is completely drained, or the camera

Page 60 - Using the Burst Setting

152HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualMy image is blurry (continued).The subject moved or you moved the camera while taking the picture.• Set the flash t

Page 61 - Using the Capture Menu

153Troubleshooting and SupportMy image is too bright (continued).The scene had many dark objects, such as a black object on a dark background.Decrease

Page 62 - Help for the Menu Options

154HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualMy image is too dark (continued).The flash was on, but the subject was too far away.Make sure your subject is withi

Page 63 - EV Compensation

155Troubleshooting and SupportMy image is grainy (continued).The camera was too warm when the picture was taken. The camera may have been on for a lon

Page 64 - Adaptive Lighting

156HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualImages are missing on my camera.You installed a memory card after taking one or more images. When you install a mem

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157Troubleshooting and SupportThe camera has a rattling noise when I shake it.There is an electronic component that senses the orientation of the came

Page 66 - Image Quality

158HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualMy camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer.The USB cable is not inserted far enough into the c

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159Troubleshooting and SupportI am having a problem installing or using the HP Image Zone software.• Refer to the computer requirements (page 137).• R

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16HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual5. Turn on the CameraTurn the camera on by sliding the switch to the right and then releasing it.The lens extends

Page 69 - Custom Image Quality

160HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualError Messages on the CameraMessage Possible cause SolutionBATTERY DEPLETED. Battery power is too low to continue o

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161Troubleshooting and SupportBattery is non-rechargeable There is no battery in the camera, or the battery is not rechargeable.Verify that there is a

Page 71 - White Balance

162HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualFOCUS TOO FAR and blinking The focus distance is beyond where the camera can focus in the Macro focus range.• Se

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163Troubleshooting and Support (camera shake warning)The light is low and the image is likely to be blurry due to the long exposure required.Use the f

Page 73 - Manual White Balance

164HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualCARD LOCKED The optional memory card that is installed is locked.With the camera turned off, remove the memory card

Page 74 - Auto Focus Area

165Troubleshooting and SupportNo images on card.There are no images on the optional memory card.• If you think you are missing images, remove the memo

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166HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualCARD HAS WRONG FORMATThe optional memory card that is installed is formatted for a different device, such as an MP3

Page 76 - AE Metering

167Troubleshooting and SupportCannot print video clips.You tried to select a video clip for printing.If your printer supports printing video clips, tr

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168HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe image is too large to magnify.The image was taken with another camera.Transfer the image to your computer and v

Page 78 - ISO Speed

169Troubleshooting and SupportUnsupported USB cableYour camera dock is connected to a printer using the wrong type of cable, or the printer is not a P

Page 79 - AE Bracketing

17Getting Started7. Set the RegionAfter choosing a language, you are prompted to choose the continent where you live. The Language and Region settings

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170HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualPrinter is out of paper.The printer is out of paper.Load paper into the printer, and then press the OK or Continue

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171Troubleshooting and SupportPrinter error. There is a problem with the printer.Turn the printer off, then on again. Press the button on the camera

Page 82 - Saturation

172HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualError Messages on the ComputerMessage Possible cause SolutionCannot Connect To ProductThe computer needs to access

Page 83 - Sharpness

173Troubleshooting and SupportCannot Connect To Product (continued)The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting in the USB Configuration sub-menu o

Page 84 - Contrast

174HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualGetting AssistanceThis section contains support information for your digital camera, including support website info

Page 85 - Date & Time Imprint

175Troubleshooting and SupportHP Photosmart WebsiteVisit www.hp.com/photosmart for the following information:• Tips on using your camera more effectiv

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176HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual4. (US and Canadian customers, skip this step and go on to Step 5.) Contact your local HP dealer. If your digital c

Page 87 - Video Clips

177Troubleshooting and SupportPhone Support in the United States and CanadaSupport is available both during and after the warranty period.Within the p

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178HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualBelgium 070 300 005 (Dutch) 070 300 004 (French)Czech Republic +420 261307310Denmark +45 70 202 845Egypt +20 2 532

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179Troubleshooting and SupportRussian Federation +7 095 7973520 (Moscow) +7 812 3467997 (St. Petersburg)Saudi Arabia 800 897 1444 (in-country toll-fr

Page 90 - Total Images Summary Screen

18HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual3. Press the buttons to move to the other selections.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set corre

Page 91 - Viewing Thumbnails

180HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualOther Phone Support WorldwideHP Customer Care phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following website to

Page 92 - Magnifying Images

181Troubleshooting and SupportJapan 0570 000 511 (inside Japan) +81 3 3335 9800 (outside Japan)Korea, Republic of +82 1588-3003Malaysia 1 800 805 405

Page 93 - Using the Playback Menu

182HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual

Page 94 - # Icon Description

183Managing BatteriesA Managing BatteriesYour camera uses either a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery for HP Photosmart R-series camer

Page 95 - EXIT—Exits the Playback Menu

184HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualExtending Battery LifeHere are some tips for extending battery life:• Turn off the Image Display and use the viewfi

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185Managing BatteriesSafety Precautions for Using Batteries• Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.• Do not connect the positive termin

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186HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualPerformance per Battery TypeThe following table shows the approximate number of shots under light, heavy, and avera

Page 98 - Remove Red Eyes

187Managing BatteriesNumber of Shots per Battery TypeThe following table shows the minimum, maximum, and average number of shots that may be obtained

Page 99 - Image Info

188HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualPower IndicatorsThe following battery levels may be displayed on the status screen, in Live View, in Playback, and

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189Managing Batteries• If the camera is without a battery for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset to the last date and time at which the camera

Page 101 - Preview Panorama

19Getting Started1. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory card door on the bottom of the camera.2. Insert the memory card in the small slot

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190HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualWhen the HP AC adapter is used to charge the battery and the camera is off, the Power/Memory light on the back of t

Page 103 - Record Audio

191Managing Batteries• The performance of all rechargeable batteries, including Lithium Ion, will degrade over time, especially if they are stored and

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192HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual• Do not disassemble the camera, the dock, or the quick recharger.• Unplug the HP AC power adapter or the quick rec

Page 105 - 4 Using HP Instant Share

193Purchasing Camera AccessoriesB Purchasing Camera AccessoriesYou can purchase additional accessories for your camera.For information on your HP R717

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194HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualIncludes a dock with extra charging bay for a Lithium Ion battery, a remote control, a rechargeable HP Photosmart

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195Purchasing Camera Accessories•HP Photosmart SD memory cards (For important information about supported types of memory cards, see Storage on page 2

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196HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual•HP Photosmart silver camera case—Q6217AProtect your HP Photosmart R-series camera with this padded silver case. De

Page 109 - Using HP Instant Share

197Caring for Your CameraC Caring for Your CameraTaking some basic precautions when using your camera will enhance your digital camera experience.Basi

Page 110 - Destinations

198HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual• Never open your camera’s casing or attempt to repair the camera yourself. Touching the inside of a digital camera

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199Caring for Your CameraCleaning the Camera LensDo the following to remove any lubricant that has seeped from the lens wink mechanism onto the camera

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20HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual10. Install the SoftwareThe HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images and configure the HP Instant Share

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Page 115 - Printing Images

201SpecificationsD SpecificationsFeature DescriptionResolution Still pictures:• 6.4MP (2934 by 2170) total pixel count • 6.2MP (2864 by 2160) effectiv

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202HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualFocus Normal (default): • Wide—500 mm (20 in) to infinity• Telephoto—700 mm (28 in) to infinityMacro:• Wide—140 mm

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203SpecificationsImage capture options •Still (default)•Self-Timer—still picture or video clip taken after 10-second delay•Self-Timer - 2 shots—still

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204HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualStorage (continued)• This camera supports memory cards up to 2GB. A high capacity card itself does not affect camer

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205SpecificationsAdaptive LightingOff (default), Low, HighSaturation Medium (default), Low, HighSharpness Medium (default), Low, HighContrast Medium (

Page 120 - Printing Panoramas

206HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualOrientation SensorYesStandards• PTP transfer (15740)• MSDC transfer• NTSC/PAL• JPEG• MPEG1 level 1• DPOF 1.1• EXIF

Page 121 - 6 Using the Setup Menu

207SpecificationsMemory CapacityThe following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the internal m

Page 122 - Display Brightness

208HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual

Page 123 - Camera Sounds

209IndexAAC power adapterconnector on camera 26purchasing 194accessories for camera 193Action mode, setting 49Adaptive Lighting, setting 64AE Bra

Page 124 - Focus Assist Light

21Getting StartedMacintosh1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer.2. Insert the HP Image

Page 125 - Instant Review

210HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manualcleaning the image display 199cleaning the lens 145, 199general care 197general cleaning 198menus 28purchasin

Page 126 - Digital Zoom

211IndexContrast, setting 84Controller with arrow buttons, description 23customer support 175Ddarkening an image 63Date & Time Imprint, settin

Page 127 - Live View at Power On

212HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualHP Image Zone Express software, description 138HP Image Zone softwaredescription 137Image Zone Express 138instal

Page 128 - Date & Time

213IndexPanorama mode 52record audio clips 34Rotate 102Saturation setting 82Sharpness setting 83shooting modes 49thumbnails view 91too dark/lig

Page 129 - USB Configuration

214HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualMagnifycontrol on Zoom lever 23using 92magnifying images 92Manual Focus setting 42, 43Manual White Balance, se

Page 130 - TV Configuration

215IndexPPanorama modePreview Panorama 101setting 50using 52panoramas, printing 120parts of cameraback of camera 22front, side, and bottom of cam

Page 131 - Language

216HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualReset Settings 133resolution settings, custom 69restore settings 62reviewing images 87rotate images 102Ssafety

Page 132 - Move Images to Card

217IndexUunder-exposing an image 63USBconfiguration setting 129connector on camera 26VVideo button, description 27video clips, recording 36Video

Page 133 - Reset Settings

22HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualCamera PartsRefer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information abou

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23Getting Started3 Zoom lever (page 44)• Zoom Out—While taking still pictures, zooms out the lens to the wide angle position.• Thumbnails—While in P

Page 135 - 7 Troubleshooting and

24HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual11 Live View button (page 37)Turns Live View on and off on the Image Display.12 Image Display (page 37)Allows you to

Page 136 - Resetting the Camera

25Getting StartedFront, Side, and Bottom of the Camera#Name Description 1Flash (page 47)Provides additional light to improve picture-taking.2Micropho

Page 137 - HP Image Zone Software

26HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual5 Power adapter connector Allows you to connect an optional HP AC power adapter to the camera to either operate the

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27Getting StartedTop of the Camera#Name Description1 Mode button (page 49)Allows you to select between different shooting modes for taking still pictu

Page 139 - Software

28HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualCamera StatesYour camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks. Each of these states has an a

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29Getting StartedTo exit a menu, you can do one of the following:• Use the buttons to scroll to the menu tabs at the top of the screen. You can then

Page 141 - Using a Memory Card Reader

Legal and notice information© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without no

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30HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualTIP: To use the HP Instant Share Menu to send images to destinations other than printers (such as to e-mail addre

Page 143 - Troubleshooting and Support

31Getting StartedCamera Status ScreenA status screen appears for a few seconds in the Image Display any time you press the Mode, Flash , Focus MF, or

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Page 145 - Problems and Solutions

33Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsTaking Still PicturesYou can take a picture almost any time the

Page 146 - for a full explanation

34HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualAfter a picture is taken, the image appears for several seconds on the Image Display. This is called Instant Review.

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35Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsOrientation SensorAn electro-mechanical device in the camera determines whether the camera is being held ho

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36HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualRecording Video ClipsA video clip includes audio.1. Frame the subject for your video in the viewfinder.2. To start r

Page 149 - page 136

37Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing Live ViewThe Image Display allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View. To activate

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38HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual#Icon Description1 Displays for the first few seconds to indicate the camera is in Live View2 Indicates that a memo

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39Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsFocusing the CameraThe focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the still picture y

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40HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual• If the camera had difficulty focusing on the subject because of low contrast, try using focus lock (see Using Focu

Page 154 - setting

41Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing Focus LockFocus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, or to

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42HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualUsing the Focus Range SettingsThe Focus MF button lets you toggle between four focus settings on the camera. The fo

Page 156 - Memory Capacity on page 207

43Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing Manual FocusYou may want to use Manual Focus in the following three cases:• In low light conditions w

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44HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualTIP: To lock focus for a set of pictures, let the camera find the best focus using the Normal Focus setting, then s

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45Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsOptical ZoomOptical zoom works like the zoom on a traditional film camera, where physical lens elements mov

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46HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom. For example, 4.1MP

Page 160 - Error Messages on the Camera

47Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsSetting the FlashThe Flash button allows you to cycle through the flash settings on the camera. To change

Page 161 - Duracell®

48HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualIf the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting, the icon for the setting will appear in

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49Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing the Shooting ModesShooting modes use a pre-defined set of camera settings that are optimized for taki

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5Contents1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 In

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50HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualPortrait Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject. The camera combines a

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51Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsIf the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting, the icon for the setting

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52HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualNoise Reduction for Long ExposuresAt longer shutter speeds the camera will automatically take a second exposure with

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53Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsTaking a Panoramic Sequence of Pictures1. Press the Mode button on top of the camera until the Panorama ic

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54HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual5. Continue adding more pictures to the panorama, or press the button to end the panoramic sequence. The panoramic

Page 169

55Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing My ModeMy Mode is a customizable shooting mode that allows you to select, save, and then repeatedly u

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56HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manualc. Use the buttons to highlight the new setting you want for that menu option.d. Press the button to select that

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57Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips3. Use the buttons to scroll to the My Mode Saved Settings menu option and press the button. The My Mod

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58HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualUsing the Self-Timer Settings1. Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface.2. Press the Self-Timer/

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59Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsFor Video Clips:To start recording video, press the Video button and then release it. A 10-second countdo

Page 174 - Getting Assistance

6HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualUsing Live View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Focusing the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 175 - Support Process

60HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualUsing the Burst SettingBurst allows you to take 2 or 3 pictures (depending on the shutter speed) as quickly as possi

Page 176

61Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing the Capture MenuThe Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the charact

Page 177 - Middle East, and Africa

62HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual5. To exit the Capture Menu, highlight the EXIT option and press the button. For other ways to exit the menu, se

Page 178

63Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsEV CompensationIn difficult lighting conditions, you can use EV (Exposure Value) Compensation to override t

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64HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualAdaptive LightingThis setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture, preserving gentl

Page 180 - Other Phone Support Worldwide

65Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsYou can use Adaptive Lighting with or without flash, but it is not recommended as a replacement for flash.

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66HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualNOTE: When Adaptive Lighting is turned on, the camera will take slightly longer to store an image in memory, since

Page 182

67Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsThe following table explains the Image Quality settings in more detail: Setting Description6MP Images wil

Page 183 - A Managing Batteries

68HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe Image Quality settings (except for VGA) identify both resolution (for example, 6MP) and compression (for example

Page 184 - Extending Battery Life

69Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsCustom Image QualityIf you select the Custom... option from the Image Quality sub-menu, the Custom Image Qu

Page 185 - Managing Batteries

7ContentsSaturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Contrast .

Page 186 - Performance per Battery Type

70HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual4. Press the button to save the custom Image Quality setting and return to the Capture Menu.The custom Image Quali

Page 187

71Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsWhite BalanceDifferent kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunlight is more bl

Page 188 - Power Indicators

72HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualIf the new setting is anything other than the default Auto setting, the icon for the setting will appear in the Live

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73Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsManual White BalanceIf you select the Manual option, the Manual White Balance screen displays. The Live Vie

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74HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualAuto Focus AreaThis setting allows you to select between a wide, multi-zone focus region and a spot focus region.• U

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75Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsThe following table explains the settings in more detail:If the new setting is anything other than the defa

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76HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualAE MeteringThis setting allows you to specify which region of a scene the camera will use to calculate the exposure.

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77Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsTIP: When using Spot, frame the subject of the picture in the center of the focus brackets, then press the

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78HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualISO SpeedThis setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to the default Auto sett

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79Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsAE BracketingThis setting allows you to take three pictures with the camera, with each picture set to a dif

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8HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualDigital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Live View at Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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80HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe following table helps explain the settings in more detail:If the new setting is anything other than the default

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81Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsColorThis setting allows you to control the color in which your images will be captured. For example, when

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82HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualSaturationThis setting allows you to determine how saturated the colors will be in your pictures.1. In the Capture M

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83Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsSharpnessThis setting allows you to set how sharp the fine detail will be in your images.1. In the Capture

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84HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualContrastThis setting allows you to control how much contrast there will be between the dark and light colors in your

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85Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsDate & Time ImprintThis setting imprints either the date or the date and time of when the image was cap

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86HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe following table explains the settings in more detail:If the new setting is anything other than the default Off s

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87Reviewing Images and Video Clips3 Reviewing Images and Video ClipsYou can use Playback to review the images and video clips in your camera. When rev

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88HP Photosmart R717 User’s Manual3. To turn off Playback and change to Live View after reviewing your images and video clips, press the Live View b

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89Reviewing Images and Video Clips5 2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share (see Using HP Instant Share

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9ContentsA Managing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183Top Points About Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183Extending Battery

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90HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualTotal Images Summary ScreenWhen you press the button while viewing the last image, the Total Images Summary screen

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91Reviewing Images and Video ClipsViewing ThumbnailsNOTE: In Thumbnail view, each image in a panorama displays individually. To preview an entire pan

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92HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualMagnifying ImagesThis feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image.1. While in Play

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93Reviewing Images and Video ClipsUsing the Playback MenuThe Playback Menu allows you to delete still images or video clips, remove red eyes from stil

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94HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualThe following table summarizes each of the Playback Menu options.NOTE: For information about the icons in the lower

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95Reviewing Images and Video ClipsNOTE: When the Power/Memory light is blinking green, you can only scroll through and delete files. Other operations

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96HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualDeleteIn the Playback Menu (page 93), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. Use the buttons to hig

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97Reviewing Images and Video Clips• Undelete Last—Recovers the most recently deleted image. (This option is only displayed after a Delete operation ha

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98HP Photosmart R717 User’s ManualRemove Red EyesIn the Playback Menu (page 93), when you select Remove Red Eyes, the camera immediately begins proces

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99Reviewing Images and Video ClipsImage AdviceIn the Playback Menu (page 93), when you select Image Advice, the camera analyzes the image for focus, e

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