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HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual

100 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualPrinting Panoramas from HP Image ZoneTo print a panoramic image from HP Image Zone:1 Start the HP Image Zone

Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing Images 101NOTE Printing only works with still images; it does not work with video clips. Also, images within a pa

102 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual3 Open the rubber door on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connec

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 103Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuThe Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera

104 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualCamera SoundsCamera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 105Date & TimeThis setting allows you to set the date/time format, as well as the current date and time for the ca

106 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualUSB ConfigurationThis setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer.1 In the S

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 107TV ConfigurationThis setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a tel

108 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualLanguageThis setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface, such as the text in menus.1

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 109Reset SettingsThis option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings.1 In the Setup Menu (page

Chapter 1: Getting Started 11Chapter 1: Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of this HP Photosmart digital camera! This camera has many fea

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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 111Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and SupportThis chapter contains information on the following topics:z Resetting

112 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualResetting the CameraIf your camera does not respond when you press any buttons, try resetting the camera as f

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 113Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone SoftwareIf you do not, or cannot, install the HP Imag

114 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual• If your printer has a memory card slot in it, and if you are using a memory card in your camera, you can si

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 115Transferring Images to a Windows Computer1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the me

116 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual9 The images that you copied in step 5 should then get pasted into this new folder on your computer's ha

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 117• If no application launches automatically, look on the desktop for a disk drive icon which represents the m

118 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual3 At this point, the process for transferring images is the same as described in the section Using a Memory C

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 119Problems and SolutionsProblem Possible cause SolutionThe camera does not turn on.The battery is functioning

12 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualSetupNOTE To locate a part on your camera (such as a button or a light) while following the instructions in th

120 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualThe camera does not turn on (continued).If you are using an optional memory card, it may be corrupted or func

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 121I have to recharge the lithium ion battery frequently (continued).The lithium ion battery has drained on its

122 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualThe lithium ion battery will not charge (continued).The battery is damaged or bad.A lithium ion battery degra

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 123A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture.The camera needs tim

124 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualThe camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button.You did not press the Shutter button hard

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 125My image is blurry.The light is low and the flashis set to Flash Off .In dim light, the camera requires a l

126 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualMy image is too bright.The flash provided too much light.z Turn the flash off (see Setting the Flash on page

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 127My image is too dark.There was not enough light.z Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve.z Add indi

128 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualThe camera responds very sluggishly when trying to review images.A slow optional memory card that is installe

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 129The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.You are using the HP AC power adapter to power the camera or

Chapter 1: Getting Started 13Installing a Memory Card (Optional)NOTE If you do not have a memory card, skip this section and go on to the next section

130 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualError Messages on the CameraMessage Possible cause SolutionBATTERY DEPLETED. Camera is shutting down.Battery

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 131Battery too low for Live ViewBattery power is too low to use Live View. You can still take pictures and vide

132 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualCARD HAS WRONG FORMATPress OK to format cardThe optional memory card that is installed is formatted for a dif

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 133MEMORY FULLorCARD FULLThere is insufficient room to save more images in internal memory or on the optional m

134 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualCHARGING FLASH...The camera is recharging the flash.It takes longer to charge the flash when the battery is l

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 135UNABLE TO FOCUSThe camera cannot find focus in Macro or Super Macro mode, possibly due to low contrast.z Use

136 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualERROR SAVING IMAGEThe optional memory card that is installed was half-locked or was removed before the camera

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 137Unknown USB deviceThe camera is connected to a USB device that it does not recognize.Make sure that the came

138 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualIncorrect or missing print cartridgeThe printer cartridge is the incorrect model or is missing.Install a new

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 139Borderless printing is only supported on photo paper.You tried to print a borderless image on plain paper.Se

14 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualInstalling the BatteryYour camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 lithium ion battery (L1812A).NOTE The

140 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualError Messages on the ComputerMessage Possible cause SolutionCannot Connect To ProductThe computer needs to a

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 141Cannot Connect To Product (continued)The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting in the USB Configuratio

142 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualCannot Connect To Product (continued)The optional memory card that is installed is locked.Switch the locking

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 143Camera Self-diagnostic TestsIf you think your camera may be defective or malfunctioning in some way, there i

144 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualGetting AssistanceThis section contains support information for your digital camera, including support websit

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 145Customer Support is available in the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portugues

146 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual• The version of the HP software (on the CD label)• Messages displayed at the time the situation occurredThe

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 147Phone Support in Europe, the Middle East, and AfricaHP Customer Support phone numbers and policies may chang

148 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualLuxembourg 900 40 006 (French) 900 40 007 (German)Middle East +971 4 366 2020 (internatio

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 149United Kingdom +44 (0)870 010 4320 West Africa +351 213 17 63 80 (French-speaking countri

Chapter 1: Getting Started 15Attaching the Ferrite to the AC Adapter CordA ferrite is included in the box with your camera. This ferrite prevents your

150 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualJapan 0570 000 511 (inside Japan) +81 3 3335 9800 (outside Japan)Korea, Republic of +82 1588-3003M

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 151Appendix A: Managing BatteriesYour camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 lithium ion battery for HP Photosmar

152 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manualz You might notice that occasionally the battery gauge will fluctuate with the same battery. This occurs beca

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 153z Use the HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart R-series dock when the camera will be on for extended period

154 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manualz In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 155Number of Shots per Battery ChargeThe following table shows the minimum, maximum, and average number of shots that m

156 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualBattery GaugeThe following battery levels may be displayed on the status screen, in Live View, in Playback, a

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 157NOTE When you remove the battery from the camera, the date and time settings are preserved for approximately10 minut

158 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualIf you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the battery, we recommend that you leave the

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 159z The performance of all rechargeable batteries, including lithium ion, will degrade over time, especially if they a

16 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualCharging the BatteryNOTE This section tells how to charge a battery in the camera. You can also charge the bat

160 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manualz Do not disassemble the camera, the dock, or the quick recharger.z Unplug the HP AC power adapter or the qui

Appendix B: Purchasing Camera Accessories 161Appendix B: Purchasing Camera AccessoriesYou can purchase additional accessories for your camera.For info

162 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualSome accessories for this digital camera are as follows:z HP Photosmart R-series dock—C8887A Charge your came

Appendix B: Purchasing Camera Accessories 163z HP Photosmart 3.3V AC power adapter for HP Photosmart R-series cameras—C8912B (Not available in Latin A

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Appendix C: Specifications 165Appendix C: SpecificationsFeature DescriptionResolution Still pictures:• 4.23 MP (2408 by 1758) total pixel count• 4.05

166 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualFocus TTL auto focus. Focus settings:• Normal (default)—auto focus range of 40 cm (16 in) to infinity• Macro—

Appendix C: Specifications 167Storagez 32 MB internal flash memory, with approximately 27 MB for storage of imagesz Slot for memory cardz This camera

168 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualAudio capturez Still pictures—maximum of 60 seconds can be recordedz Burst—audio capture not availablez Video

Appendix C: Specifications 169Date & Time Imprint settingsOff (default), Date Only, Date & TimePlayback magnificationMagnifies a still image t

Chapter 1: Getting Started 17NOTE Digital cameras use batteries at a much faster rate than film cameras. Battery life in digital cameras can be measur

170 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualPower Typical power usage: 2.3 Watts (with image LCD on). 4 Watts maximum power usage.Power sources include:z

Appendix C: Specifications 171Memory CapacityThe following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in t

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Index173IndexAAC power adapterattaching ferrite to cord 15connector on camera 25purchasing 163accessories for camera 161Action mode, setting 46Adaptiv

174 IndexCamera Sounds, setting 104camera states 26capacity of internal memory 171Capture MenuHelp for menu options 51restore settings 51using 50case

175Indexformatinternal memory 79memory card 79Ggauge, battery 156HHelp for Capture Menu options 51help from customer support 144Help Menu, using 29HP

176 Indextoo dark/light 51transferring camera to computer 97White Balance setting 57installbattery 14memory card 13software 19, 20wrist strap 12intern

177IndexNnoise reduction, long exposures 47Normal Focus setting 38number of images in internal memory 171number of pictures remaining 36, 72OON/OFF sw

178 Indexremaining pictures count 36, 72reset camera 112Reset Settings 109resolution settings, custom 56reviewing images 70rotate images 84Ssafety pre

179IndexVVideo button, description 24video clipsplayback 70record 34Video viewfinder light 21viewfindercrosshairs 36description 21lights 21using 36Wwe

18 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualSetting the Date and TimeThe camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture.

Chapter 1: Getting Started 19Installing the SoftwareThe HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images from the camera, and then view, edit, pri

20 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualMacintosh1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer.2

Chapter 1: Getting Started 21Camera PartsNOTE Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names for more information about those parts.Back of th

22 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manualz Both and AF blinking—An error has occurred that prevents the camera from taking the picture (see the follo

Chapter 1: Getting Started 237 Controller with and buttonsAllows you to scroll through menus and images on the Image Display.8 Menu/OK button (page

24 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualTop of the Camera# Name Description1 Speaker Plays camera sounds and audio clips.2 Mode button (page 45)Allows

Chapter 1: Getting Started 25Front, Side, and Bottom of the Camera# Name Description1Flash (page 41)Provides additional light to improve picture-takin

26 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualCamera StatesYour camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks. Each of these states ha

Chapter 1: Getting Started 27Camera MenusYour camera has five menus that, when accessed, appear in the Image Display on the back of the camera. When a

28 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualTo display the HP Instant Share Menu , press the HP Instant Share button. For information about using this me

Chapter 1: Getting Started 29Using the Help MenuThe Help Menu provides helpful information and tips for using your camera.1 Use the buttons to move

Copyright and Trademark Information© 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LPReproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior writ

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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 31Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsTaking Still PicturesYou can take a picture

32 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualYou can use Playback to review the pictures you have taken (see Using Playback on page 70).NOTE If you release

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 33Audio recording stops when you release the Shutter button; otherwise, the audio will continue r

34 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualRecording Video ClipsNOTE Zoom does not work while recording video clips. Therefore, you may want to zoom firs

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 35Using Live ViewThe Image Display allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View.

36 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualFocusing the CameraUsing Auto FocusThe focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the pi

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 37z If the AF viewfinder light blinks green and the focus brackets turn red, release the Shutter

38 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualUsing Focus LockFocus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, or to ca

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 39Understanding the Focus Search PriorityWhen the camera is set to Normal Focus or Macro focus, i

40 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualUsing ZoomNOTE The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more that even small movements of the

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 412 Press Zoom In again and hold it until you reach the desired size in the Image Display. A ye

42 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualNOTE If you change the flash setting, the camera will remain in that setting until you change it or turn off t

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 43NOTE The red-eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects’ eyes

44 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manualb. Press the Shutter button all the way down. If the Image Display is on, a 10-second countdown appears on the

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 45Using the Burst SettingNOTE The Burst setting does not work in Panorama mode, nor while recordi

46 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualTo change the shooting mode, press the Mode button on the top of the camera until the desired shooting mode ap

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 47Picture Quality for Long ExposuresAt longer shutter speeds the camera will automatically take a

48 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualUsing Panorama ModeNOTE If the HP Image Zone software is not installed on your computer, see Using Your Camera

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 49Taking a Panoramic Sequence of Pictures1 Press the Mode button on top of the camera until the P

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual5 Continue adding more pictures to the panorama, or press the Menu/OK button to end the panoramic sequence. Th

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 516 To restore Capture Menu settings to what they were when you turned the camera off, hold down

52 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual1 In the Capture Menu (page 50), select EV Compensation.2 In the EV Compensation sub-menu, use the buttons t

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 53NOTE The resolution portion of all the Image Quality settings except for the VGA setting is rep

54 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualThe following table helps explain the pre-defined Image Quality settings in more detail:Setting Description4MP

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 55The Image Quality setting affects not only the quality of the images, but also the number of im

56 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual1 In the Image Quality sub-menu (page 52), select the Custom... option.2 Use the buttons to move between the

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 57White BalanceDifferent kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunligh

58 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualIf the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting, the icon for the setting (in the previous tabl

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 59To change the Manual White Balance setting:1 Point the camera at a white or gray target (such a

HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualFocusing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Using Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual1 In the Capture Menu (page 50), select ISO Speed.2 In the ISO Speed sub-menu, use the buttons to highlight

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 61The following table explains the settings in more detail:If the new setting is anything other t

62 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualAdaptive LightingNOTE This setting does not apply in Panorama mode or when recording video clips.This setting

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 63You can use Adaptive Lighting with or without flash, but it is not recommended as a replacement

64 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualColorThis setting allows you to control the color in which your images will be captured. For example, when you

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 65SaturationThis setting allows you to determine how saturated the colors will be in your picture

66 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualSharpnessNOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips.This setting allows you to set how sharp

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 67The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off.

68 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualThe following table helps explain the settings in more detail:If the new setting is anything other than the de

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 69Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video ClipsYou can use Playback to review the images and video clips in

Viewing Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Using the Playback Menu

70 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualUsing Playback1 Press the Playback button to activate Playback. The most recently taken or reviewed image or

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 71# Icon Description1 Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera.2orz Battery l

72 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualTotal Images Summary ScreenWhen you press the button while viewing the last image, a screen appears showing

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 73To select a still image for direct print:1 Press the Print button. 2 Use the buttons to set the numbe

74 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual3 Press the buttons to scroll vertically to the thumbnail directly above or below the current thumbnail.4 Pr

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 754 Press the Menu/OK button to exit Magnify view and return to Playback. The current image is displayed i

76 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual5 Use one of several ways to exit the Playback Menu. If, immediately after entering the Playback Menu, you dec

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 77# Icon Description1 Delete - Presents a sub-menu where you can delete this image or video clip, delete t

78 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual10 0:29 Visible if this image has an audio clip attached to it, with the length of the audio clip displayed to

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 79DeleteIn the Playback Menu (page 75), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. The Delete s

HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualChapter 6: Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Camera Sounds . . . . . . . . . . .

80 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualNOTE You can recover only the most recent delete operation, including entire panoramic sequences. Once you pro

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 81Image AdviceNOTE This menu option is not available for video clips or for images that were copied to the

82 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualNOTE The information in the last three rows in the bottom, right-hand corner of the image is the same informat

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 83Record AudioNOTE This menu option is not available for video clips.To record an audio clip for a still i

84 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manualz Delete Clip—Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu.RotateNOTE This menu option is n

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 85Chapter 4: Using HP Instant ShareThis camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share. This feature allows

86 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualSetting Up the HP Instant Share Menu on the CameraBefore you can use HP Instant Share, you must first set up t

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 874 Connect the camera to your computer by using either the special USB cable for connecting the camera to a compute

88 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualSetting Up Destinations on a Windows Computer1 At the Welcome screen, click Start.2 The Set Up Your HP Instant

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 897 Click Create to add another destination (repeating steps 2, 5, and 6 above), or select a destination and do one

Appendix A: Managing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Top Points About Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Exte

90 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualNOTE You can configure a maximum of 34 HP Instant Share destinations (such as individual e-mail addresses or g

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 91# Icon Description1 Share All Images... lets you share all still images in internal memory or on an optional memor

92 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s ManualSelecting All Images for HP Instant Share DestinationsTo select HP Instant Share destinations for all still im

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 937 Press the HP Instant Share button again to exit the HP Instant Share Menu.8 Connect the camera to your compute

94 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual6 Scroll to other images by using the buttons, and repeat steps 3 through 5 to select HP Instant Share desti

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 95On Windows, the process of e-mailing images via HP Instant Share is fully automated: once you have selected your d

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Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing Images 97Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing ImagesTransferring Images to a ComputerNOTE You can also use the op

98 HP Photosmart R507/R607 User’s Manual3 Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera to a computer. Connect the larger end of

Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing Images 996 When the transfer screen on the computer says Finished or Transfer Complete, you can disconnect the ca