6 .5 " X 9 " FR O N T C O V E RUser GuideHP Photosmart R827Digital Camera
About the HP Photosmart SoftwareThe CD that came with your camera contains the following versions of HP PhotosmartSoftware:● HP Photosmart Premier Sof
2Taking pictures and recordingvideo clipsLive View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display. To activateLive View, press unt
Recording video clips1.Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display.This indicates you are in Live View.2. Frame the
When you press the Shutter button halfway down, thecamera focuses from the closest distance, thenexamines other focus regions, displaying those in foc
3. Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re-frame.4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to takethe picture.Optimizing exposureWhen you press
Auto Macro—Use when you are not sure if the subject is in the Macro orNormal focus range.Infinity—Use when taking pictures of distant objects and land
Note Digital zoom is not available in Panorama mode nor when recording videoclips.Setting the flashTo select a flash setting, press , use to highli
To select a shooting mode, press while in Live View, use to highlight a shootingmode, then press .Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickl
on page 9), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to yourcomputer.1.While in Live View, press , use to select either Pa
Red-Eye Removal—For automatically removing red eyes when flash is setto Auto or Flash On and the camera detects red eyes. For information aboutred eye
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Video Quality—Sets resolution and compression for video clips. The fewerstars, the greater the compression.● Normal (VGA ) (Default)—For outdoor actio
● ISO 200—For lower light conditions.● ISO 400—For lower light conditions and/or action when short shutterspeeds are desired.Saturation—Controls the s
6. The camera counts down the time delay you selected, then takes the still image orbegins recording the video clip. If you chose 2 Shots and are taki
Adaptive LightingThis setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture,preserving gentle contrasts while reducing harsh co
3Reviewing images and videoclipsYou can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here.For information about enhancing ima
8 0:15 ● Recorded length of this audio or video clip.● Attached audio clip indicator.● Video clip indicator.9 1 of 30 Number of this image or video cl
Magnifying imagesThis feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image.1.While in Playback, press (same as Zoom Inon t
Viewing image informationThe Image Info screen shows the settings used when capturing the currently displayedimage or video clip.1 ISO Speed.2 Non-def
Stitching panoramasWhen an image from a panoramic sequence is displayed and you select StitchPanorama, the camera displays a stitched view of the pano
4Using the Design Gallery MenuYou can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images.1.While in Playback, use to scroll to an image,
Contents1 Getting started...5Camera top and back .
– Solarize—Creates a partial reversal of tones and emphasizes outlines.– Drawing—Creates a pencil drawing using the edges in the image.3.Press to sel
– Rounded Rectangle—Uses a rectangle with soft corners for the matte border.– Square—Adds a square matte border with beveled edges.3.Press to select
When you print, the normal aspect ratios get cropped on the top and bottom(landscape) or on the sides (portrait). Cropping helps ensure that the conte
5Transferring and printing imagesYou can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software thatcame with your camera. However
Connecting to the computer1. Turn off the camera.2. Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera,then turn on the ca
1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are noprinter error messages.2. Verify that the camera's USB Con
6Using HP Photosmart ExpressWith HP Photosmart Express, you can select still images in your camera to printautomatically (see Marking images for print
Tagging images as FavoritesTagging an image as a Favorite allows you to quickly print, share, or buy prints onlinefor the group of images tagged as Fa
3. If you want to print more than one copy, highlightChange Number of Copies, then press . In thePrint sub-menu for changing the number of copies,use
Setting up online destinations in the cameraYou can specify up to 34 custom destinations (such as individual e-mail addresses orgroup distribution lis
Viewing thumbnails...25Magnifying images...
4. When you are done marking images to share, press .5. To send the images to the destinations you selected, verify that the computer isconnected to
7Using the Setup MenuThe Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior.1.While in Live View or Playback, press , then use to hi
TV Configuration—Sets the video signal format for displaying cameraimages on a TV.● NTSC—Used primarily in North America, parts of South America, Japa
8TroubleshootingUse this section to find information on:● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 43)● Possible problems and solutions
I have to recharge the Lithium Ion battery frequently.● See Extending battery life on page 50.● A battery that is new or has not been charged recently
The Image Display is not working.● The Image Display may have timed out. Press any camera button to wake up thecamera.● Replace or recharge the batter
My image is grainy.● Add indirect lighting, use the flash (see Setting the flash on page 16), or wait fornatural lighting conditions to improve.● Use
I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer.● Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the software on page 9), orsee Transf
9Product supportUse this section to find support information for your digital camera, including links tohelpful websites and an overview of the suppor
5. Extending or upgrading your warranty. If you would like to extend or upgrade yourcamera's warranty, please contact the store where you bought
1Getting startedUse this section to get familiar with the camera controls, set up your digital camera foruse, and begin taking pictures.Camera top and
AManaging batteriesYour camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery (L1812A/L1812B).Top points about batteriesAlways insert the b
● Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, thebattery emits an unusual smell, feels excessively h
For Minimum, Maximum, and Average numbers, four pictures are taken per session with at least a5 minute break between sessions. In addition:● The minim
● Do not operate the camera, dock, or quick recharger if the Lithium Ion battery appearsdamaged.● Do not disassemble the camera, dock, or quick rechar
BSpecificationsResolution Still pictures:● 7.2MP (3112 by 2328) effective pixel count● 7.4MP (3164 by 2342) total pixel countVideo clips (VGA—640 by 4
Storage ● 32MB internal flash memory, not all of which is available for storingimages or video clips (see Memory capacity on page 55).● Slot for memor
Image qualityThe following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be storedin internal memory when the camera is
IndexAAction mode 17Adaptive Lighting 19, 23adding borders 30AE Metering 20apply artistic effects 29arrow buttons 5artistic effects 29assistance 48aud
Setup 41microphone 6modifying colors 30Move Images to Card 26NNight Portrait mode 17Night Scenery mode 17Normal Focus 13, 14number ofpictures remainin
14 Battery Charging light.15 Delete button—Accesses the Delete function while in Playback.16 Image Display.Camera front, side, and bottom1 32 4895671
Install the battery1. Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory card door.2. Insert the battery in the
connected through an optional HP Photosmart Premium camera dock or wireless dockbase (see Using the Setup Menu on page 41).Use to choose the region y
Note Once you install a memory card, all new images and video clips are storedon the card, rather than in internal memory. To use internal memory and
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