HP M305/M307 User Manual

HP Photosmart M305/M307 digital camera with HP Instant ShareUser's Manual

10 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualSetupTo locate a part on your camera (such as a button or a light) while following the instructions in this se

100 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualThe camera does not respond when I press a button (continued).The camera has stopped operating.Reset the came

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 101The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button.You did not press the Shutter button hard

102 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualMy image is blurry.The light is low and the flashis set to Flash Off .In dim light, the camera requires a lo

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 103My image is too bright.The flash provided too much light.z Turn the flash off (see Setting the Flash on page

104 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualMy image is too dark.There was not enough light.z Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve.z Add indir

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 105My image is grainy.The camera was too warm when the picture was taken. The camera may have been on for a lon

106 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualThe wrong date and/or time is shown.The date and/or time was set incorrectly or the time zone has changed.Res

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 107The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.You are using the optional HP AC power adapter to power the

108 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualI cannot unload images from the camera to my computer.The HP Image Zone software is not installed on the comp

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 109Error Messages on the CameraMessage Possible cause SolutionBATTERIES DEPLETED. Camera is shutting down.Batte

Chapter 1: Getting Started 11NOTE Digital cameras use batteries at a much faster rate than film cameras. Battery life in digital cameras can be measur

110 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualCARD IS UNFORMATTEDPress OK to format cardThe optional memory card that is installed needs to be formatted.Fo

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 111CARD LOCKED The optional memory card that is installed is locked.With the camera turned off, remove the memo

112 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualInsufficient space on card to complete request.There is insufficient room in internal memory or on the option

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 113PROCESSING... The camera is processing data, such as saving the last picture you took.Wait a few seconds for

114 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualBlinking The focus distance is closer than the camera can focus without being in the Macro shooting mode.Se

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 115ERROR SAVING IMAGEorERROR SAVING VIDEOThe optional memory card that is installed was removed before the came

116 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUnknown USB deviceThe camera is connected to a USB device that it does not recognize.Make sure that the camer

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 117Incorrect or missing print cartridgeThe printer cartridge is the incorrect model or is missing.Install a new

118 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualBorderless printing is only supported on photo paper.You tried to print a borderless image on plain paper.Sel

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 119Error Messages on the ComputerMessage Possible cause SolutionCannot Connect To ProductThe computer needs to

12 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual1 With the Battery/Memory card door open, insert the memory card in the small slot below the batteries, with t

120 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualCannot Connect To Product (continued)The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting in the USB Configuration

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 121Cannot Connect To Product (continued)The optional memory card that is installed is locked.With the camera tu

122 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualGetting AssistanceThis section contains support information for your digital camera, including support websit

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 123Customer Support is available in the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portugues

124 HP Photosmart M305/M307 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 125After the warranty period, call 1-(800)-474-6836 (1-800-HP invent). A service charge will be required, which

126 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualHungary +36 1 382 1111Ireland 1890 923 902Israel +972 (0) 9 830 4848Italy 848 800 871Luxembourg 900 40 006 (F

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 127Tunisia +216 71 89 12 22Turkey +90 216 579 71 71Ukraine +7 (380 44) 4903520 (Kiev)United Arab Emirates 800 4

128 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualGuatemala 1-800-999-5105Hong Kong SAR +852 2802 4098India 1 600 447737Indonesia +62 (21) 350 3408Jamaica 1-80

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 129Appendix A:Managing BatteriesYour camera uses two AA batteries. Do not use ordinary alkaline batteries. For best res

Chapter 1: Getting Started 13Choosing the LanguageThe first time you turn the camera on, the following screen appears and prompts you to choose a lang

130 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manualz The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. For best performance in cold envir

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 131z Minimize unnecessary power cycling. If you expect to average more than two pictures every five minutes, leave the

132 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manualz Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices, which, if dam

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 133Power IndicatorsThe following icons may be displayed on the status screen, in Live View, in Playback, and when the c

134 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualRecharging NiMH BatteriesNiMH batteries can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an opt

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 135If you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the batteries, we recommend that you leave the camer

136 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manualz The camera, the dock, or the quick recharger may be warm while operating and charging NiMH batteries. This

Appendix A: Managing Batteries 137z After extensive use, an NiMH battery may begin to swell. If it becomes difficult to insert an NiMH battery into or

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Appendix B: Purchasing Camera Accessories 139Appendix B: Purchasing Camera AccessoriesYou can purchase additional accessories for your camera.For info

14 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the correct date/time format, date, and time are set.4 Press the Menu/OK button w

140 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualSome accessories for this digital camera are as follows:z HP Photosmart M-series dock—C8907A Recharge the AA

Appendix B: Purchasing Camera Accessories 141z HP Photosmart SD memory cards (North America only)(For important information about supported types of m

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Appendix C: Specifications 143Appendix C: SpecificationsFeature DescriptionResolution Still pictures:• 3.27 MP (2096 by 1560) total pixel count• 3.21

144 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualShutter speed 1/2000 to 15 secondsTripod mount YesBuilt-in flash Yes, 7.5-second typical recharge timeFlas

Appendix C: Specifications 145Storagez 16 MB internal flash memoryz Slot for memory cardz This camera supports both Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia

146 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualWhite Balance settingsAuto (default), Sun, Shade, Tungsten, FluorescentISO Speed settingsAuto (default),100,

Appendix C: Specifications 147Power Typical power usage: 2.1 Watts with Image Display on. 4.5 Watts maximum power usage.Power sources include:z Either

148 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualMemory CapacityThe following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be

Index149IndexAAA batteries, types to use 129AC power adapterconnector on camera 20purchasing 140accessories for camera 139Action mode, setting 39AF vi

Chapter 1: Getting Started 151 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer.2 Insert the HP Image

150 Indexconnectionsas a Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) device 83as a USB Mass Storage Device Class (MSDC) 83to computer 73to printer 75connectorsAC

151Indexselecting individual images 69turn on/off 65using the HP Instant Share Menu 64HP Instant Share Menucustomizing 65description 64selecting indiv

152 IndexMMacintosh computerconnect to 73install software 15USB setting on camera 83Macro mode, setting 38Magnifycontrol on Zoom lever 17using 57magni

153Indexpowerindicators 133light 17specifications 147turn on/off 12power adapter, HP AC 20connector on camera 20purchasing 140Power light, description

154 IndexTtechnical support 122Thumbnailscontrol on Zoom lever 17viewing 56Time & Date, setting 13, 82Timer/Burst button 18total images summary sc

16 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUser Manual on the CDA copy of this camera User’s Manual in several different languages is located on the HP I

Chapter 1: Getting Started 17# Name Description1Power light z Solid—Camera is on.z Blinking rapidly—Camera is shutting down due to lack of battery pow

18 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual6Battery/Memory card door (pages 10, 11)Allows access to insert and remove the batteries and an optional memor

Chapter 1: Getting Started 1915 Viewfinder lightsz solid red—Video is recording.z AF solid green—When you press the Shutter button halfway down, this

20 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualFront, Second Side, and Bottom of the Camera# Name Description1Microphone (page 28)Records sound (audio and vi

Chapter 1: Getting Started 21Top of the Camera5 USB connector (pages 73, 75)Allows you to connect a USB cable from the camera to a USB-enabled compute

22 HP Photosmart M305/M307 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 23To display the Playback Menu, press the Menu/OK button while you are in Playback. If you are not currently in Playback, p

24 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualTo display the Help Menu , first access either the Capture, Playback, or HP Instant Share menu, then use the

Chapter 1: Getting Started 25Camera Status ScreenA status screen appears for a few seconds in the Image Display any time you press the Flash , MODE,

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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 27Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsTaking Still PicturesYou can take a picture

28 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualRecording Audio with Still PicturesThere are two ways to attach an audio clip to a still picture:• Add an audi

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 29Recording Video ClipsNOTE Zoom is disabled while recording video clips.A video clip includes au

Legal Notices© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only

30 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualNOTE To hear the audio portion of your video clips, you must use a computer or television (TV). If you have an

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 31Focusing the CameraUsing Auto FocusThe focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus re

32 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualWhen you have the camera set to any of the shooting modes other than Macro (see Using the Shooting Modes on p

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 33z The AF viewfinder light will blink green, the focus brackets will turn red, and the Macro i

34 HP Photosmart M305/M307 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 35Press Zoom Out and Zoom In on the Zoom lever to move the lens between wide angle (1x) and te

36 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualNOTE Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image, so your picture will tend to be more pixilated than the

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 37NOTE The red-eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects’ eyes

38 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUsing the Shooting ModesShooting modes are pre-defined camera settings that are optimized for taking still pic

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 39If the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting, the icon for

40 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUsing the Self-Timer Settings1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface.2 Press the Timer/B

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 41For Video Clips:To start recording video, press the Video button and then release it. If the

42 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUsing the Burst SettingBurst allows you to take up to 4 still pictures as quickly as possible. The camera then

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 43Using the Capture MenuThe Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect

44 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualNOTE To restore Capture Menu settings to what they were when you last turned the camera off, hold down the Men

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 451 In the Capture Menu (page 43), select EV Compensation.2 In the EV Compensation sub-menu, use

46 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual1 In the Capture Menu (page 43), select Image Quality.2 In the Image Quality sub-menu, use the buttons to hig

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 47The Image Quality setting not only affects the quality of the images but, as a result, also the

48 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual1 In the Capture Menu (page 43), select White Balance.2 In the White Balance sub-menu, use the buttons to hi

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 49ISO SpeedNOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips, or when the shooting mode

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 HP Photosmart M305/M307 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 51NOTE After you have taken a picture using either the Date Only or Date & Time setting, the

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Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 53Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video ClipsYou can use Playback to review the images and video clips sto

54 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualNOTE Video clips play automatically after the first frame of the video clip displays for 2 seconds.3 To turn o

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 55# Icon Description1 Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera.2 Power indica

56 HP Photosmart M305/M307 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 574 Press the Menu/OK button to exit Thumbnail view and return to Playback. The current image or video cli

58 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUsing the Playback MenuThe Playback Menu allows you to delete still images or video clips, undelete images, an

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 59The following table summarizes each of the Playback Menu options and describes the information in the bo

HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUsing Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualDeleteIn the Playback Menu (page 58), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. The Delete sub-men

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips 61z Format (Memory/Card)—Deletes all of the images, video clips, and files in internal memory or on an opt

62 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualIf the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it, when you select Record Audio, the R

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 63Chapter 4: Using HP Instant ShareThis camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share. This feature allows

64 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualUsing the HP Instant Share MenuWhen you press the HP Instant Share/Print / button on the back of the camera,

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 65With the default HP Instant Share Menu, you can now select images in your camera so they will print automatically

66 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualWhen you select HP Instant Share Setup... , a message appears on the Image Display asking you to connect the

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 67Setting Up Destinations on a Windows Computer1 At the Welcome screen, click Start.2 The Set Up Your HP Instant Sha

68 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual7 Click Create to add another destination (repeating steps 2, 5, and 6 above), or select a destination and do

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 69NOTE You can configure a maximum of 32 HP Instant Share destinations (such as individual e-mail addresses or group

Selecting Images for HP Instant Share Destinations . . 69How HP Instant Share E-mails Images . . . . . . . . 71Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing

70 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual4 Press the Menu/OK button to select the destination, and a appears over that destination in the HP Instant S

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 71How HP Instant Share E-mails ImagesThe way images are e-mailed via HP Instant Share works much the same on Windows

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Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing Images 73Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing ImagesTransferring Images to a ComputerNOTE You can also use the op

74 HP Photosmart M305/M307 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 75Printing Images Directly from the CameraNOTE You can also use the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock t

76 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual• If you are connecting the camera to a printer displaying the PictBridge logo (see logo on right) from HP or

Chapter 5: Transferring and Printing Images 775 If all the settings in the Print Setup menu look correct, press Menu/OK on the camera to begin printin

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Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 79Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuThe Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera s

HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualPhone Support in the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Phone Support

80 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s Manual5 Use one of several ways to exit the Setup Menu. After you have used the Setup Menu, you can navigate to anot

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 81Camera SoundsCamera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a pictu

82 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualDate & TimeThis setting allows you to set the date/time format, as well as the current date and time for t

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 83USB ConfigurationThis setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer.1 In the Setup Me

84 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualTV ConfigurationThis setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 85LanguageThis setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface, such as the text in menus.1 In the

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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 87Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and SupportThis chapter contains information on the following topics:z Resetting t

88 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualResetting the CameraIf your camera does not respond when you press any buttons, try resetting the camera as fo

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 89Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone SoftwareIf you do not, or cannot, install the HP Image

Chapter 1: Getting Started 9Chapter 1: Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of this HP Photosmart digital camera! This camera has many feat

90 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualTransferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone SoftwareNOTE If you have a Windows Me, 2000, or XP sys

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 914 Two directories (folders) appear under the removable disk. Click on the + sign next to the folder called DC

92 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualTransferring Images to a Macintosh Computer1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the me

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 93Configuring the Camera as a Disk DriveThis method sets up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is

94 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualNOTE On Macintosh computers, if either Image Capture or iPhoto do not launch automatically, look on the deskto

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 95Problems and SolutionsProblem Possible cause SolutionThe camera does not turn on.The batteries either are fun

96 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualThe camera does notturn on (continued).The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted.Ensure

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 97I have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently.Extended Image Display use for Live View or video reco

98 HP Photosmart M305/M307 User’s ManualThe camera batteries will not charge.Rechargeable batteries are not inserted.Install NiMH batteries. Lithium b

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 99The camera batteries will not charge (continued).The batteries are damaged or bad.NiMH batteries degrade over