Hp M540 Series User Manual

6.5” x 9” FRONT COVER HP Photosmart M440/M540/M630 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

M540 series:•6MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).•Normal (6MP) (Default)—For printing images up to 28 x 36

TIP: If you want to include yourself in the picture, place the camera on a tripod orstable surface, then press the Shutter button all the way down. Th

4 Reviewing images and videoclipsYou can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as describedhere. For information about enhancing

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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

3.Use to select an image or video clip, press , and follow any on-screeninstructions.NOTE: To hear audio associated with video clips, transfer them

The red-eye removal process takes a few seconds, after which the image displays withgreen boxes around corrected areas, along with the Remove Red Eye

5 Using the Design Gallery MenuM630/M540 series: You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance yourcaptured images.1.While in Playback, use

Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayedimage. To add a border:1.From the Design Gallery Menu, use to select

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

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

Contents1 Getting startedCamera top and back ...

individual images, all images, or groups of images tagged as Favorites (see “Taggingimages as Favorites” on page 20).1.While in the Photosmart Expres

Buying prints onlineYou can mark images you want to order as prints. The next time you connect the camerato a computer with the HP Photosmart Software

Sending images to online destinationsAfter you have set up online destinations in the camera, you can mark images to be sentto these custom destinatio

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 32)• 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

The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.This is normal. However, if anything seems out of the ordinary, turn off the camera andallow the camer

My camera shuts down unexpectedly.• A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera. Remove thebatteries and reset the camera (s

6 Transferring and printing imagesTransferring images with HP Photosmart Software...23T

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 disassemble or modify batteries.• Immediately discontinue use of a battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, thebattery emit

The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries performin different types of use scenarios:Type of UseAlkaline

B SpecificationsResolution Pictures, M630 series:• 7.2MP (3088 by 2320) effective pixel count• 7.2MP (3096 by 2328) total pixel countPictures, M540 s

Image Display 6.0 cm (2.36 in) color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight, 115,200 pixels (480by 240) total pixel countStorage • 16MB internal flash memory.• S

IndexAAction mode 14adding borders 21arrow buttons 3assistance 38Auto mode 14BBack button 3batteriesconserving 39install 4performance 40top points abo

print images 25, 27prints, buy online 29problems and solutions 32Rrecord video clips 9red-eye removal 19Region 5remaining pictures count 8removing red

Regulatory-1Regulatory / Geltende Richtlinien / Informations règlementairesGeräuschemission LpA < 70 dBAm Arbeitsplatz Normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45

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

Camera front, side, and bottom2346511 Flash.2 Self-Timer light (see “Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 15).3 Microphone.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

Windows:1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software.2. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and foll