Hp M417/M517 User Manual

.05" X 6" SPINE4" X 6" FRONT COVER4" X 6" BACK COVERUser’s Manual HP Photosmart M417/M517 Digital Camera with HP Instant

10HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualTo further enhance your experience, you can purchase an HP Photosmart M-series dock. The camera dock allows yo

100HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualTransferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone SoftwareNOTE: If you have a Windows Me, 2000, or XP s

101Troubleshooting and Support3. A screen appears that shows a list of disk drives under My Computer. The memory card shows up as a removable disk dri

102HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual10. When you have verified that the images were successfully transferred from the memory card to your computer

103Troubleshooting and Support• If no application launches automatically, or if you want to copy the images manually, look on the desktop for a disk

104HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual3. At this point, the process for transferring images is the same as described in the section Using a Memory C

105Troubleshooting and SupportProblems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause SolutionThe camera does not turn on.The batteries either are functioning i

106HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualThe camera does not turn on (continued).The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted.Ensur

107Troubleshooting and SupportI have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently (continued).The NiMH batteries you are using were recharged incor

108HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualThe camera batteries will not charge (continued).Battery voltage is too low for charging to start.The camera w

109Troubleshooting and SupportThe camera does not respond when I press a button. The camera is turned off or has shut down.Turn on the camera, or turn

11Getting Started2. Install the Batteries1. Open the Battery/Memory card door on the side of the camera by sliding the door toward the bottom of the c

110HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualA long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture.The camera needs time

111Troubleshooting and SupportThe camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button (continued).The flash is recharging.Wait until the fl

112HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualMy image is blurry (continued).The subject was close-up and the camera should have been set to the Macro sho

113Troubleshooting and SupportMy image is too bright (continued).A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light.• Try tak

114HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualMy image is too dark.There was not enough light.• Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve.• Add indire

115Troubleshooting and SupportMy image is too dark(continued).The scene had many light-colored objects, such as a white object against a light backgr

116HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualMy image is grainy (continued).There was not enough light.• Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve.•

117Troubleshooting and SupportThe camera responds very sluggishly when trying to review images.A slow optional memory card that is installed or too ma

118HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualMy camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer.The USB cable is not inserted far enough into

119Troubleshooting and SupportI receive an error message when transferring images to my computer.A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have int

12HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual3. Turn on the CameraTurn the camera on by sliding the switch to the right and then releasing it.The lens ext

120HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualError Messages on the CameraMessage Possible Cause SolutionBATTERIES DEPLETED. Battery power is too low to con

121Troubleshooting and SupportBATTERIES LOW. Alkaline or Lithium batteries are installed, and they are now low.Purchase new batteries and try again. F

122HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUnable to Format Try AgainThe optional memory card that is installed is corrupted.Replace the memory card, or

123Troubleshooting and SupportMemory too full to record audio. or Card too full to record audio.There is insufficient room to record more than 3 sec

124HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualInsufficient space on card to save updated image. or Insufficient space in memory to save updated image.There

125Troubleshooting and SupportCARD IS UNREADABLEThe camera is having trouble reading the optional memory card that is installed. The card may be corru

126HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualFOCUS TOO FAR The focus distance is beyond where the camera can focus in the Macro shooting mode.• Select a

127Troubleshooting and SupportNOT ENOUGH LIGHT FOR FAST SHOTThe light is low and the image is likely to be noisy due to the small aperture setting use

128HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualCannot display image. <filename>The image was taken with another camera, or the image file was corrupted

129Troubleshooting and SupportCannot print video clips.You have selected Print 1 copy or Print 2 copies in the HP Instant Share Menu and have scrolled

13Getting Started5. Set the RegionAfter choosing a language, you are prompted to choose the continent where you live. The Language and Region settings

130HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUnable to communicate with printerThere is no connection between the camera and printer.• Check that the print

131Troubleshooting and SupportUnable to print. Error reading image file.The printer is unable to read the file that was trying to print. The file may

132HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualSelected print size is larger than selected paper size.Print size is too large for the paper size.Press the

133Troubleshooting and SupportPrinter is out of ink.The printer has run out of ink.Replace the ink cartridge.Printing canceled The print job has been

134HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualError Messages on the ComputerMessage Possible Cause SolutionCannot Connect To ProductThe computer needs to ac

135Troubleshooting and SupportCannot Connect To Product (continued)The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting in the USB Configuration sub-menu o

136HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualGetting AssistanceThis section contains support information for your digital camera, including support websit

137Troubleshooting and SupportSupport ProcessThe HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified:1

138HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual5. Contact HP Customer Care for support by phone. Please consult the following website to check the details an

139Troubleshooting and SupportPhone Support in the United States and CanadaSupport is available both during and after the warranty period.Within the

14HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual5. Press the button when you have entered the proper values for the date and time. A confirmation screen appe

140HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualBelgium 070 300 005 (Dutch) 070 300 004 (French)Czech Republic +420 261307310Denmark +45 70 202 845Egypt +20

141Troubleshooting and SupportRussian Federation +7 095 7973520 (Moscow) +7 812 3467997 (St. Petersburg)Saudi Arabia 800 897 1444 (in-country toll-fr

142HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualOther Phone Support WorldwideHP Customer Care phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following websi

143Troubleshooting and SupportJapan 0570 000 511 (inside Japan) +81 3 3335 9800 (outside Japan)Korea, Republic of +82 1588-3003Malaysia 1 800 805 405

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145Managing BatteriesA Managing BatteriesYour camera uses two AA batteries. For best results, use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hy

146HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual• Never use batteries of different chemistries (for example, a Lithium and NiMH battery), brands, or ages. Thi

147Managing Batteries• Minimize unnecessary power cycling. If you expect to average more than two pictures every five minutes, leave the camera on wit

148HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual• Immediately discontinue use of a battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emit

149Managing BatteriesNumber of Shots per Battery TypeThe following table shows the approximate number of shots under heavy, light, and average use con

15Getting Started7. Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional)Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips. H

150HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualPower IndicatorsThe following icons may be displayed on the status screen, in Live View, in Playback, and whe

151Managing BatteriesRecharging NiMH BatteriesNiMH batteries can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power ad

152HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualIf you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the batteries, we recommend that you leave the

153Managing Batteries• NiMH batteries discharge when not in use, whether they are installed in a camera or not. If they have not been used for more th

154HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual• Do not operate the camera, the dock, or the quick recharger if the NiMH batteries appear damaged in any way

155Purchasing Camera AccessoriesB Purchasing Camera AccessoriesYou can purchase additional accessories for your camera.For information on your HP M417

156HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualIncludes a dock with two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries, an audio/video cable, a USB cable, and an HP AC power

157Purchasing Camera Accessories•HP Photosmart M-series camera case—Q6214AStylish, tailored-to-fit protection for your HP Photosmart M-series camera.

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159Caring for Your CameraC Caring for Your CameraTaking some basic precautions when using your camera will enhance your digital camera experience.Basi

16HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual4. Press the button to highlight Yes, and then press the button to format the card.Formatting Card... appear

160HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual• Never open your camera’s casing or attempt to repair the camera yourself. Touching the inside of a digital c

161Caring 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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163SpecificationsD SpecificationsFeature DescriptionResolution Still pictures:• 5.36 MP (2690 by 1994) total pixel count• 5.19 MP (2620 by 1984) effec

164HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualFocus TTL auto focus. Focus ranges:•Normal (default)—500 mm (20 in) to infinity•Macro—100 mm to 800 mm (4 in t

165SpecificationsImage capture options •Still (default)•Self-Timer—still picture or video clip taken after 10-second delay•Self-Timer - 2 shots—still

166HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualEV Compensation settingsCan be set manually from -2.0 to +2.0 EV (Exposure Value) in 0.5 EV increments.White B

167SpecificationsCompression format• JPEG (EXIF) for still images• EXIF2.2 for still images with embedded audio• MPEG1 for video clipsInterfaces • USB

168HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualPower Typical power usage: 2.1 Watts with Image Display on. 4.5 Watts maximum power usage.Power sources includ

169SpecificationsMemory CapacityThe following tables list the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the 16MB of in

17Getting Started8. Install the SoftwareThe HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images from the camera, and then view, edit, print, or e-mai

170HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualM517 Memory Capacity5MP Best 11 images (2.5MB each)5MP (default) 18 images (1.6MB each)3MP 26 images (1.1MB

171IndexAAC power adapterconnector on camera 25purchasing 156accessories for camera 155Action mode, setting 43Adaptive Lighting, setting 51AF vi

172HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manualfront, left side, and bottom of camera 24top of camera 19Camera Sounds, setting 87capacity of internal mem

173IndexFlash button, description 22focusbrackets, using 35camera shake 38lock 37range 164formatinternal memory 67memory card 15, 67Hhelp from

174HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manualshooting modes 42thumbnails view 63too dark/light 55transferring from camera to computer 79White Balance s

175IndexMenu/OK button, description 21menusCapture 47HP Instant Share 72overview 26Playback 65Setup 85messageson camera 120on computer 134micr

176HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manualprint imagesdirectly to printer 81HP Instant Share/Print button 22using HP Instant Share 71problems, troub

177Indexstatus screen 28still pictures, take 31support for users 137Ttechnical support 137Thumbnailscontrol on Zoom lever 21using 63Time & D

18HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual3. When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing, re-enable the virus protection software you disable

19Getting StartedCamera PartsRefer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts.Top

20HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualBack and Right Side of the Camera #Name Description1Power light •Solid—Camera is on.• Blinking rapidly—Camera

21Getting Started3 Zoom lever (page 38)• Zoom Out—While taking still pictures, zooms out the lens to the wide angle position.• Thumbnails—While in P

22HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual#Name Description9 Image Display (page 34)Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View and revi

23Getting Started15 Viewfinder lights• Solid red—Video is recording.• AF solid green—When you press the Shutter button halfway down, this light tur

24HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualFront, Left Side, and Bottom of the Camera#Name Description1Microphone (page 32)Records audio clips that are at

25Getting StartedCamera StatesYour camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks. Each of these states has an associated menu th

26HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualCamera MenusYour camera has five menus that, when accessed, appear in the Image Display on the back of the came

27Getting StartedThe Playback Menu lets you remove red eye from images taken with a flash, rotate images, add audio, and delete images from the inte

28HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualThe Help Menu provides helpful information and tips on topics such as battery life, camera buttons, recording

29Getting StartedRestoring Previous SettingsThe flash, shooting mode, and timer/burst settings, as well as some of the Capture Menu settings that you

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31Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsTaking Still PicturesYou can take a picture almost any time the

32HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualYou can also use Playback to review the pictures you have taken. See Using Playback on page 59.Recording Audio

33Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsRecording Video ClipsNOTE: Zoom is not available while recording video clips.1. Frame the subject for your

34HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUsing Live ViewThe Image Display allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View. To activate Live

35Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsFocusing the CameraThe focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the still picture y

36HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualTo focus the picture, release the Shutter button, re-frame the subject for your picture, and then press the Shu

37Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsIf there is not enough contrast or light in the focus region, try using a technique called Focus Lock to fo

38HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUsing ZoomThe more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more small movements of the camera are magni

39Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips2. Press Zoom In again and continue to press it until you reach the desired size in the Image Display. A

40HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualSetting the FlashThe Flash button allows you to cycle through the flash settings on the camera. To change the

41Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsIf the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting, the icon for the setting (in th

42HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUsing the Shooting ModesShooting modes are pre-defined camera settings that are optimized for taking still pict

43Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsIf the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting, the icon for the setting

44HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUsing the Self-Timer Settings1. Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface.2. Press the Timer

45Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsFor Video Clips:To start recording video, press the Video button and then release it. If Live View is on,

46HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUsing the Burst SettingBurst allows you to take up to 4 still pictures as quickly as possible. The camera then

47Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing the Capture MenuThe Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the charact

48HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualHelp for the Menu OptionsHelp... is the last option in each of the sub-menus within the Capture Menu. The Help.

49Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsThe following table explains the Image Quality settings in more detail:Setting Description5MP Best Images w

5Contents1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 A

50HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualThe Image Quality setting not only affects the quality of the images but, as a result, also the number of image

51Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsAdaptive LightingThis setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture, preserv

52HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual1. In the Capture Menu (page 47), select Adaptive Lighting.2. In the Adaptive Lighting sub-menu, use the butt

53Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsColorThis setting allows you to control the color in which your images will be captured. For example, when

54HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualAfter you have taken a picture using either the Date Only or Date & Time setting, the date or date and time

55Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsEV CompensationIn difficult lighting conditions, you can use EV (Exposure Value) Compensation to override t

56HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualWhite BalanceDifferent kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunlight is more blue,

57Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsIf the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting, the icon for the setting (in the previous t

58HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual1. In the Capture Menu (page 47), select ISO Speed.2. In the ISO Speed sub-menu, use the buttons to highligh

59Reviewing Images and Video Clips3 Reviewing Images and Video ClipsYou can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera. W

6HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualFocusing the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Obtaining Optimum Focus . . . . . . . . . . . .

60HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualYou only see the first frame of each video clip, which is indicated by the video icon. Video clips play autom

61Reviewing Images and Video Clips#IconDescription1 Displays when battery reaches low power state (see Power Indicators on page 150).2 Displays only

62HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualTotal Images Summary ScreenWhen you press the button while viewing the last image, the Total Images Summary s

63Reviewing Images and Video ClipsViewing ThumbnailsThumbnail view allows you to view the still images you have taken and the first frames of the vide

64HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualMagnifying ImagesThis feature is for viewing purposes only; it does not permanently alter the image. 1. While i

65Reviewing Images and Video ClipsUsing the Playback MenuThe Playback Menu allows you to view and delete still images or video clips, undelete images,

66HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualThe following table summarizes the Playback Menu options.#Icon Description1Delete—Presents a sub-menu where you

67Reviewing Images and Video ClipsDeleteIn the Playback Menu (page 65), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. Use the buttons to high

68HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualNOTE: With the Undelete Last option, you can recover only the most recent delete operation. When you proceed t

69Reviewing Images and Video ClipsRotateIn the Playback Menu (page 65), when you select Rotate, the camera displays a sub-menu that allows you to rota

7Contents5 Transferring and Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . 79Transferring Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 79Printing Images Directly

70HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual•Record New Clip—Begins to record audio, replacing the previous audio clip.• Delete Clip—Deletes the current au

71Using HP Instant Share4 Using HP Instant ShareThis camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share. With it, you can easily select still imag

72HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUsing the HP Instant Share MenuThe default HP Instant Share Menu lets you select images for printing automatica

73Using HP Instant ShareThe following table describes each of the default HP Instant Share Menu options.TIP: If you select images to print using HP I

74HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualSetting Up Online Destinations in the CameraYou can set up a maximum of 32 HP Instant Share destinations (such

75Using HP Instant ShareAnother way to connect the camera to the computer is with the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock—simply put the camera in th

76HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualSending Images to DestinationsYou can send one or more still images to any number of HP Instant Share destinati

77Using HP Instant Share8. Connect the camera to your computer as explained in Transferring Images to a Computer on page 79. The images will be sent a

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79Transferring and Printing Images5 Transferring and Printing ImagesTransferring Images to a ComputerTIP: You can also perform this task using either

8HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualPhone Support in the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Phone Support i

80HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual2. Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera to a computer. Connect the larger end of

81Transferring and Printing ImagesPrinting Images Directly from the CameraYou can connect the camera directly to any PictBridge-certified printer to p

82HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual4. When the camera is connected to the printer, a Print Setup menu displays on the camera. If you already selec

83Transferring and Printing ImagesTIP: In addition to the method described in this section, you can print images directly from the camera using one o

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85Using 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,

86HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualDisplay BrightnessThis setting allows you to adjust the brightness of the Image Display for the viewing conditi

87Using 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 s

88HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualLive View at Power OnThis setting allows you to have the camera automatically display Live View every time you

89Using the Setup MenuDate & TimeThis setting allows you to set the date/time format, as well as the current date and time for the camera. This i

9Getting Started1 Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart M417/M517 digital camera, and welcome to the world of digital p

90HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualUSB ConfigurationThis setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer.1. In the Se

91Using the Setup MenuTV ConfigurationThis setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television (TV)

92HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualLanguageThis setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface, such as the text in menus.1.

93Using the Setup MenuMove Images to CardThis option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that you have insta

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95Troubleshooting and Support7 Troubleshooting and SupportThis chapter contains information on the following topics:• Resetting the camera (page 96)•

96HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s ManualResetting the CameraIf your camera does not respond when you press any buttons, try resetting the camera as fol

97Troubleshooting and SupportIf your computer uses the Windows operating system, the HP Image Zone software installation process (see Install the Soft

98HP Photosmart M417/M517 User’s Manual• If your computer has less than 64MB of RAM, you cannot install the HP Image Zone software. You can still use

99Troubleshooting and SupportUsing Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone SoftwareIf you do not, or cannot, install the HP Image Zone softwa