Hp Photosmart 620 Series User Manual

hpphotosmart620 seriesdigital camerauser's manual

8 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualCamera parts# Name Description1 ShutterShutterShutterShutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when

1-Getting started 95 Zoom lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to take telephoto and wide angle pictures6 Power adapter connectorAllows you to connect

10 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual# Name Description8 Self-timerSelf-timerSelf-timerSelf-timer buttonSets the 10 second self-timer for pictures and vi

1-Getting started 1116 USB connector Provides connection to either a computer or printer by using a USB cable17 Image display Provides menu informatio

12 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualSetupAttaching the wrist strapAttach the wrist strap as shown in the illustration.NOTE It is easiest to install the

1-Getting started 13Inserting the memory card (optional)Your digital camera contains 8 megabytes (MB) of internal memory to store images and video cli

14 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualChoosing the languageThe first time you turn the camera on, the following screen appears and prompts you to choose a

1-Getting started 15Installing the softwareThe software allows you to unload images from the camera, view them, print them, and e-mail them. It also a

16 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualTo install any bonus softwareTo install any bonus softwareTo install any bonus softwareTo install any bonus software

2-Taking pictures 17Taking picturesTaking still picturesYou can take a picture with the image display on or off. To take a picture:1 Frame the subject

18 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualIf the orange viewfinder light is blinking, you must wait before taking a picture. This means that the camera is sta

2-Taking pictures 192 Press and release the VideoVideoVideoVideo button to start recording. You will see REC REC REC REC on the image display. No au

20 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualUsing Preview modeYou can also use the image display to preview a picture and show a more accurate view of what your

2-Taking pictures 21Using zoomOptical zoomUse optical zoom to make your subject appear closer. To use optical zoom:z Press the Zoom Out/Zoom InZoom Ou

22 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualUsing the flashWhen the camera is turned on, the flash is automatically set to Auto FlashAuto FlashAuto FlashAuto Fl

2-Taking pictures 23Changing the image qualityThe camera has three image quality settings: GoodGoodGoodGood, BetterBetterBetterBetter, and BestBestBes

24 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualTo change the image quality:Press the QualityQualityQualityQuality button until the setting you want appears on th

3-Using Playback and the Main menu 25Using Playback and the Main menuUsing Playback modeAfter you have taken some pictures and they are stored in the

26 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualReviewing imagesTo review images that are stored in the camera’s memory: 1 Press or use the buttons to activate

3-Using Playback and the Main menu 27Using the Main menuUse the MainMainMainMain menu in Playback mode to rotate, delete, or magnify images. You can a

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28 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualPressing again rotates the image an additional 90 degrees.NOTE This option works only on still images, not video c

3-Using Playback and the Main menu 29Viewing thumbnail imagesSelecting the View ThumbnailsView ThumbnailsView ThumbnailsView Thumbnails option from t

30 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualUsing the Setup menuSelecting this option from the MainMainMainMain menu enables you to configure preferences on the

3-Using Playback and the Main menu 31USB ConfigurationThis setting determines how the camera appears when connected to a computer. To change the conne

32 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualIf the memory card can store all of the images from internal memory, you are prompted to move all images. If the mem

4-Using hp instant share 33Using hp instant shareThis camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant ShareHP Instant ShareHP Instant ShareHP Instant

34 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualAfter you press the button, you can activate the ShareShareShareShare menu by pressing . The following table prov

4-Using hp instant share 35Using hp instant share to print pictures1 Turn on the camera, then press the button.2 Use the buttons to scroll to the

36 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualAdding, modifying, and removing e-mail addressesNOTE You will need an internet connection to complete this procedure

4-Using hp instant share 377 Your newly added e-mail destination should now appear in the Modify Share MenuModify Share MenuModify Share MenuModify Sh

38 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual7 The next time you connect the camera to your computer, images are unloaded to the computer, and the images selecte

5-Unloading, printing, and displaying images 39Unloading, printing, and displayingimagesOnce you have taken pictures, you can unload them from your ca

40 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual3 Turn on the camera. The HP Image Unload software will launch on your computer, and the images in the camera will a

5-Unloading, printing, and displaying images 411 Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera directly to a printer.2 Connect t

42 hp photosmart 620 user’s manual2 To change an option in the SlideshowSlideshowSlideshowSlideshow menu, highlight the selection and press . Each ti

6-Troubleshooting and support 43Troubleshooting and supportProblems and solutionsProblem Possible cause SolutionThe camera The camera The camera The c

44 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualThe camera The camera The camera The camera does not does not does not does not respond when respond when respond wh

6-Troubleshooting and support 45I replace the I replace the I replace the I replace the camera camera camera camera batteries batteries batteries batt

46 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualA long delay A long delay A long delay A long delay occurs occurs occurs occurs between the between the between the

6-Troubleshooting and support 47My image is My image is My image is My image is too dark.too dark.too dark.too dark.There was not enough light.Before

Table of Contents31-Getting started1-Getting started1-Getting started1-Getting startedCamera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualMy image is My image is My image is My image is too bright.too bright.too bright.too bright.The flash provided too m

6-Troubleshooting and support 49When I When I When I When I connect the connect the connect the connect the camera to my camera to my camera to my cam

50 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualError messagesYou might receive error messages on the camera’s image display or on your computer screen.Error messag

6-Troubleshooting and support 51The card is lockedThe card is lockedThe card is lockedThe card is locked The memory card is write-protected.Press

52 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualNOTE If you see a three-digit error number on the image display, turn the camera off. If an error number reappears w

6-Troubleshooting and support 53Error messages on the computerGetting assistanceFinding help on the webHP product supportVisit www.hp.com/cposupport/l

54 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualContacting hp customer supportIn addition to the Web, you can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and servic

6-Troubleshooting and support 55If you think your HP product might need service, call HP Customer Support, which can help determine if service is requ

56 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualFor more information call 1-888-999-4747 or visit www.homeandoffice.hp.comwww.homeandoffice.hp.comwww.homeandoffice.

6-Troubleshooting and support 57FranceFranceFranceFrance +33 (0)8 92 69 60 22 (Euro 0.34/min)GermanyGermanyGermanyGermany +49 (0)180 52 58 143 (Euro 0

4 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualViewing thumbnail images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Magnifying images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualSlovakiaSlovakiaSlovakiaSlovakia +421-2-68208080South AfricaSouth AfricaSouth AfricaSouth Africa 086 000 1030 (RSA)

6-Troubleshooting and support 59time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase p

60 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.z THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN T

Appendix A: Batteries and accessories 61Appendix A: Batteries and accessoriesManaging batteriesWhen the batteries are removed from the camera, the dat

62 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualExtending battery lifez Use an optional HP AC adapter or HP Camera Dock when unloading pictures to your computer, pr

Appendix A: Batteries and accessories 63Purchasing accessoriesYou can purchase additional accessories for your camera from your local retailer or onli

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Appendix B: Camera dock 65Appendix B: Camera dockNOTE The Camera Dock does not work without AC power. Be sure to use ONLYONLYONLYONLY the HP AC adapt

66 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualThe Camera Dock has a light near the top front that provides battery charging status. A blinking light indicates tha

Appendix B: Camera dock 67Unloading images to a computer using the dockNOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, switch the camera to Disk DriveDisk

5Contacting hp customer support. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54How hp can help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Before you call . . . . . . . . .

68 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualPrinting images using the dock1 Check that the HP Camera Dock is connected to your printer. (The dock cannot be conn

Appendix C: Reference 69Appendix C: ReferenceCamera specificationsFeature DescriptionSensor 2.1 MPColor depth 30 bits (10 bits x 3 colors)Resolution G

70 hp photosmart 620 user’s manualExposure control Auto exposureShutter speed 1/1000 second to 1/3 secondVideo capture and playbackVideo clip captureA

Appendix C: Reference 71Interfaces z USB to computer or USB to HP DeskJet and HP Photosmart printersz DC IN 6Vz Camera Dock• Video to TVStandards PTPM

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Index73IndexAAAAAC power adapterconnector 9purchasing 63troubleshooting 43accessories for camera 63adjusting camera settings 27Auto-Flash setting 22BB

74 Indexdigital zoom 21dimensions of camera 71disk drive, camera as 31Display button 11dock, camera. See Camera Dockdoorsbatteries 9memory card 13EEEE

75Indexmemory card 13installing software 15interfaces for camera 71internal memorycapacity 23, 69deleting images 28formatting 27, 28moving images to m

76 Indexswitching to 11using 25poweradapter 9, 63button 8conserving 62specifications 70troubleshooting 43, 45, 50turning on and off 13Preview modeturn

77Indextime and datesetting 14troubleshooting 45tripod mount 11troubleshooting problems 43turning on and offCamera Dock 66flash 22HP Instant Share men

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Q2170-90010www.hp.com/photosmartPrinted in Singapore 2002*Q2170−90010*

1-Getting started 7Getting startedThe HP Photosmart 620 digital camera is a 2.1 mega-pixel camera with 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom capability,