Hp PhotoSmart 945 User Manual

HPPhotosmart945 Digital Camerawith HP Instant Shareuser's manualUser's Manual

10 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualCamera PartsNOTE Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names for more information about those parts.# Nam

100 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualMy image is blurry.The light is low and the flashis set to FLASH OFF .In dim light, the camera requires a longer e

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 101My image is too bright.The flash provided too much light.z Turn the flash off (page 32).z Move back from the

102 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualMy image is too dark.There was not enough light.z Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve.z Add indirect li

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 103The TV does not display images when I connect my camera to it.Audio and video cables are switchedTry switchi

104 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualError Messages on the CameraMessage Possible cause SolutionBatteries depleted. Camera is shutting down.Battery powe

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 105CARD IS UNFORMATTEDPress OK to format cardThe memory card needs to be formatted.Format the memory card (remo

106 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualPROCESSING... The camera is processing data, such as saving the last picture you took.Wait a few seconds for the ca

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 107UNABLE TO FOCUSThe camera cannot find focus in MACRO mode, possibly due low contrast.z Use Focus Lock (page

108 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualF-number and shutter speed turn red in Live ViewThe camera is out of range for the selected aperture or shutter spe

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 109Unable to communicate with printerThere is no connection between the camera and printer.z Check that the pri

Chapter 1: Getting Started 114 Zoom lever with Zoom Out and Zoom In (page 30)Zooms out the lens to the wide angle position, and in to the telephoto

110 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualPrinter has a paper jamorThe print carriage has stalledThere is a paper jam or the printer carriage has stalled.Tur

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 111Error Messages on the ComputerMessage Possible cause SolutionConnection between the imaging device and compu

112 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualComputer cannot find the connected camera (continued)The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting in the USB Con

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 113Camera Self-diagnostic TestsIf you think your camera may be defective or malfunctioning in some way, there i

114 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualGetting AssistanceThis section contains support information for your digital camera, including support website info

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 115Consumer Care is available in the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese,

116 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualThe applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice.Telephone support is free from

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 117Phone Support in Europe, the Middle East, and AfricaHP Consumer Support phone numbers and policies may chang

118 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualNetherlands 0900 2020 165 (Euro 0.10/minute)Norway +47 815 62 070Poland +48 22 865 98 00Portugal 808 201 492Roman

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 119Other Phone Support WorldwideHP Consumer Support phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following

12 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual13 Live View button (page 23)Turns Live View on and off on the Image Display.14 Image Display (page 23)Allows you to

120 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualMexico +52 58 9922 (Mexico City) +52 01 800 472 6684 (outside Mexico City)New Zealand +64 (9) 356 6640

Appendix A: Batteries and Camera Accessories 121Appendix A: Batteries and Camera AccessoriesManaging BatteriesYour camera uses four AA batteries. For

122 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualNOTE If you do not intend to use your camera for extended periods of time (more than a month), we strongly recommen

Appendix A: Batteries and Camera Accessories 123NOTE The battery gauge is most accurate after a few minutes of use. When the camera is turned off, the

124 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manualz Do not set Auto Power Off in the Setup menu to Never (page 86).z Minimize power cycling. If you expect to average

Appendix A: Batteries and Camera Accessories 125z Always recharge all four NiMH batteries at the same time. One low-charged battery will reduce the ba

126 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualPurchasing Camera AccessoriesYou can purchase these accessories for your camera from your local retailer or online

Appendix A: Batteries and Camera Accessories 127z HP Photosmart 6.6V AC power adapter (C8875A, option #001 for the United States and Canada, #002 for

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Appendix B: Camera Dock 129Appendix B: Camera DockGetting Started with the DockThe optional HP Photosmart 8881 camera dock allows you to easily unload

Chapter 1: Getting Started 13# Name Description1 Shutter button (pages 27, 28,29)Takes a picture and records audio, or starts and stops recording a vi

130 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualThe camera dock has four connectors on the back:A sliding door over the printer and computer connectors prevents yo

Appendix B: Camera Dock 131Dock Lights and ButtonsThe camera dock has a light near the top front that provides battery charging status. When that ligh

132 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUnloading Images to a Computer Using the Dock1 Confirm the following:•The dock insert that came in your camera box

Appendix B: Camera Dock 133Printing Images Using the Dock1 Confirm the following:• The dock insert that came in your camera box is attached to the top

134 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualDisplaying Images on a TV Using the Dock1 Confirm the following:•The dock insert that came in your camera box is at

Appendix C: Specifications 135Appendix C: SpecificationsFeature DescriptionResolution Still pictures:• 5.26 MP (2668 by 1970) total pixel count• 5.08

136 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualZoom 8x optical, 7x digital zoomFocusz TTL auto focusz Wide—0.1 m (3.9 in) to infinity.z Telephoto—0.9 m (35.4 in)

Appendix C: Specifications 137Storagez Slot for memory cardz One 32 MB SD memory card included. z This camera supports both Secure Digital (SD) and so

138 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualAudio capture With still pictures:• EXIF 2.2 at a minimum sampling rate of 22.05 KHz.• Maximum of 60 seconds of aud

Appendix C: Specifications 139Compression settings — Best — Better (default) — GoodSaturation settingsLow, Medium (default), HighSharpness settingsLow

14 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual# Name Description1Microphone (page 28)Records audio clips2 Self-Timer/Focus Assist light (pages 34, 85)z Blinking r

140 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualStandardsz PTP transfer (15740)z MSDC transferz NTSC/PALz JPEGz MPEG1z DPOF 1.1z EXIF 2.2z DCF 1.0Power Camera has

Appendix C: Specifications 141Memory Card CapacityThe following table lists the approximate number of still images that can be stored on a 32 MB Secur

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Index143IndexAAA batteries 121AC power adapterconnector on camera 14HP part number 140purchasing 127accessories for camera 126Action setting 382-secon

144 Indexusing 40Color of images, setting 50compression format 139Compression, setting 52computerconnect camera dock to 130connect camera to 77connect

145IndexFlash Off 33F-number, setting 39Focusbrackets, using 25Infinity setting 36lock 26Macro setting 36Manual Focus setting 36, 37Normal setting 36s

146 IndexInfinity focus setting 36installbatteries 16lens cap tether 15memory card 17neck strap 16software 20, 21Instant Review setting 86ISO Speed, s

147Indexnumber of images on memory card 51, 52, 141number of pictures remaining on memory card 24, 59OOK button, description 11online Help for Capture

148 IndexSSaturation, setting 53selecting imagesfor direct print 60for HP Instant Share destinations 74Self-Timerbutton 10light 14using 34settingsReme

149IndexVvideo clipsdelete 65play 64record 29Video setting 38viewfinder microdisplaydiopter control 19using 23viewfinder, description 12viewing images

Chapter 1: Getting Started 15SetupAttaching the Lens Cap Tether1 With the front of the camera facing you, insert the small loop of the lens cap tether

150 Index

16 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualAttaching the Neck StrapInsert one end of the neck strap through a neck strap mount. Then thread the neck strap thro

Chapter 1: Getting Started 17NOTE If you have rechargeable batteries, you can use the optional HP Photosmart 8881 camera dock or the optional HP AC po

18 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUnderstanding the Status ScreenWhen you turn on the camera, the HP logo screen and then the status screen appear bri

Chapter 1: Getting Started 19Setting the Date and TimeThe camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture. This infor

20 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualInstalling the SoftwareNOTE A copy of this User’s Manual (in several different languages) is located on the HP Photo

Chapter 1: Getting Started 21Macintosh1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer.2 Insert the

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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 23Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing the DisplaysYour camera has two displ

24 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualThe following table describes the information that is displayed in the Live View screen of the active display when t

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 25Using the Focus BracketsThe two brackets in the middle of the active display screen show the fo

26 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manualz If the focus brackets turn red and the MACRO icon blinks on the active display, one of the following is true:• Th

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 27Taking Still PicturesYou can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of wha

28 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualNOTE If you release the Shutter button only halfway after taking a picture, the focus and exposure measurements from

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 29Recording Video Clips1 Rotate the Mode selector to Video mode.2 Frame the subject for your vid

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30 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUsing ZoomNOTE The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more that even small movements of the camera

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 31Digital ZoomUnlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses no moving lens parts. The camera essentially

32 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUsing the Pop-up FlashNOTE The flash will not work while recording video clips.The flash is turned off and will not

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 33To turn the flash off, press the pop-up flash assembly down until it snaps shut. When the flash

34 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUsing Self-Timer Mode1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface.2 Press the Timer/Burst () button

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 35Using Burst ModeBurst allows you to take multiple still pictures in a row as quickly as the cam

36 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUsing the Focus SettingsThe Focus button lets you toggle between four focus settings on the camera.The following t

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 37Focus Search PriorityWhen the camera is set to NORMAL or MACRO focus, it begins searching for f

38 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualSetting the Exposure ModeThe Mode selector lets you choose between six exposure modes for still pictures. (A seventh

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 392-second release priorityWhen the exposure mode is set to ACTION, you can take multiple picture

40 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUsing the Capture MenuThe Capture menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the qualities of the

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 41Help for the Menu OptionsHelp... is the last option in each of the Capture sub-menus. The Help.

42 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualEV CompensationIn difficult lighting conditions, you can use EV (Exposure Value) Compensation to override the automa

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 43White BalanceDifferent kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunligh

44 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualIf the setting is anything other than the default setting of Auto, the icon for the setting (in the table above) wil

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 45To change the Manual White Balance setting:1 Point the camera at a white or gray target (such a

46 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualThe following table helps explain the settings in more detail:If the new setting is anything other than the default

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 47ISO SpeedThis setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to

48 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualDigital FlashThis setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture, preserving gentle co

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 491 In the Capture menu (page 40), select Digital Flash.2 In the Digital Flash menu, use the but

Table of ContentsChapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualColorThis setting allows you to control the color in which your images will be captured. For example, when you set C

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 51ResolutionThis setting allows you to set the resolution (number of pixels) at which your images

52 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualCompressionThis setting determines how much JPEG compression your images will have.1 In the Capture menu (page 40),

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 53SaturationThis setting allows you to determine how saturated the colors will be in your picture

54 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualSharpnessThis setting allows you to set how sharp the edges will be in your pictures.1 In the Capture menu (page 40)

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 55ContrastThis setting allows you to control how much contrast there will be between the dark and

56 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualSetupIf you press OK when the Setup option is highlighted in the Capture menu, the Setup menu displays. See Chapter

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images 57Chapter 3: Reviewing ImagesYou can use the Playback feature to review the images and video clips in your camera. In addi

58 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualDuring Playback, some information about each image or video clip is also displayed. The following table describes th

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images 59Total Images Summary ScreenWhen you press the button while viewing the last image, a screen appears showing the number

HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualFocus Search Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Hints on Using Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualSelecting Images for PrintingThe Print button on the back of the camera allows you to set how many copies of a sti

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images 61Using the Playback MenuThe Playback menu allows you to play or record audio clips, play video clips, delete images, audi

62 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualThe following table summarizes each of the Playback menu options and describes the information in the bottom right c

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images 637 5 MP Shows the Resolution (such as 5MP) and Compression (such as the 2 stars for Better) for this image, or blank if i

64 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualPlay/Record AudioIn the Playback menu (page 61), the first menu option is either Play or Record Audio depending on t

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images 65Delete1 In the Playback menu (page 61), highlight Delete and then press OK. 2 In the Delete sub-menu, use the buttons t

66 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualMagnifyNOTE If the image that is currently displayed is a video clip, the Magnify menu option is grayed out.You can

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images 67Image InfoThis option allows you to see all of the settings that were used when capturing the currently displayed image.

68 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualSetupIf you press OK when the Setup option is highlighted in the Playback menu, the Setup menu displays. See Chapter

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 69Chapter 4: Using HP Instant ShareThis camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share. This feature allows

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Setting Up the Share Menu on the Camera . . . . . . . . 70Using the Share M

70 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualSetting Up the Share Menu on the CameraBefore you can use HP Instant Share, you must first set up the Share menu on

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 71NOTE If your computer is running Windows XP, when you connect the camera to your computer in the next step, a dial

72 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual7 Once you are successfully registered, sign in to HP Passport, and then the HP Instant Share E-mail Setup screen wi

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 73Using the Share MenuOnce you have set up the Share menu on the camera (see page 70), you can now use the Share men

74 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualSelecting Images for HP Instant Share DestinationsNOTE You can select each still image for any number of HP Instant

Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 75How HP Instant Share E-mails ImagesThe way images are e-mailed via HP Instant Share works differently on Windows a

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Chapter 5: Unloading, Printing, and Displaying Images 77Chapter 5: Unloading, Printing, and Displaying ImagesUnloading Images to a ComputerNOTE You ca

78 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualNOTE If your computer is running Windows XP, when you turn on the camera in the next step, a dialog box will display

Chapter 5: Unloading, Printing, and Displaying Images 79Printing Images Directly from the CameraNOTE You can also use the optional HP 8881 camera dock

HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualHP Accessibility Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114HP Photosmart Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual4 When the camera is connected to the printer, a Print Setup menu displays on the camera. If you already selected im

Chapter 5: Unloading, Printing, and Displaying Images 81Displaying Images on a TVImages in your camera can easily be displayed as a slideshow on almos

82 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual4 Turn on the camera, then connect the A/V cable to the A/V inputs on the TV and to the TV connector on your camera.

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 83Chapter 6: Using the Setup MenuThe Setup menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera s

84 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualCamera SoundsCamera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a pictu

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 85Focus Assist LightSometimes in low-light situations, the camera will use the red focus assist light on the front of

86 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualInstant ReviewAfter a picture or video clip is captured, the image appears for several seconds in the active display

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 87Date & TimeThis setting allows you to set the current date and time, as well as the date/time format, for the ca

88 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualUSB ConfigurationThis setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer.1 In the Setup me

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 89TV ConfigurationThis setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a tele

Chapter 1: Getting Started 9Chapter 1: Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of this digital camera! This camera has many features to enhanc

90 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualLanguageThis setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface, such as the text in menus.1 In the

Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu 91Reset SettingsThis option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings.1 In the Setup menu (page 8

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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 93Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and SupportThis chapter contains information on the following topics:z Resetting t

94 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualProblems and SolutionsProblem Possible cause SolutionThe camera does not turn on.The batteries are functioning incor

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 95The microdisplay in the viewfinder does not turn on when I put my eye up to it.The Eye Start sensor cannot de

96 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualI replace the camera batteries frequently.Extended Image Display use for Live View or video recording, excessive fla

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 97The camera batteries will not charge.Rechargeable batteries are not inserted.Install NiMH batteries. Lithium

98 HP Photosmart 945 User’s ManualThe camera does not respond when I press a button.The camera is turned off or has shut down.Turn on the camera.The c

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 99The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button.You did not press the Shutter button hard