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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Camera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Attaching the lens cap tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Attaching the neck strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Using the capture menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Exposure mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 AE metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Unloading, printing, and displaying images . . .59 Unloading to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Printing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Displaying images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Chapter 6: Adjusting the camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Using the setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Audio record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Instant review . . . . . . . . . .
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement . . . . . . . .88 Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Appendix A: Batteries and camera accessories . . . . . . . . . . 91 Managing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Power conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Purchasing camera accessories . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Getting started The HP Photosmart 850 digital camera is a 4.1 Megapixel camera with 8x optical zoom and 7x digital zoom. This camera has an exciting new feature called HP Instant Share technology. With HP Instant Share, you can select images to print or e-mail automatically the next time you connect the camera to your computer. You can also bypass the computer altogether and print the selected pictures directly to any HP Deskjet or Photosmart printers that are USB-enabled.
Camera parts 12 13 14 15 16 1 11 2 10 3 9 8 7 6 5 4 # Name Description 1 Neck strap mount Allows you to attach a neck strap (a mount is on each side of camera) 2 Power/Memory light Solid green—camera is on Blinking green—camera is off and is charging the batteries Blinking red—camera has insufficient power and is shutting down Solid amber—camera is reading from or writing to the memory card 3 Memory card door Allows access to insert or remove the memory card 4 Menu/OK button Allows you to d
# Name Description 5 Allows you to move through menus Controller with and and images on the Image Display, or through the Capture menu in the buttons viewfinder microdisplay 6 Display button Turns Live View on the Image Display on and off 7 Play button Turns Playback on and off 8 Share button Turns the Share menu on and off 9 Image Display Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback, and to view all the menus 10 Eye-start sensor Turns on
1 2 4 5 # Name 3 Description 1 Shutter button Takes a picture or starts and stops recording a video clip 2 OFF/Mode selector Turns the camera power on and off, and sets the camera mode to Still , Self-Timer , or Video 3 Speaker Plays camera sounds and audio clips 4 Pops up the flash assembly Pop-up flash release 5 Pop-up flash assembly 12 Provides additional light to improve picture-taking hp photosmart 850 user’s manual
10 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 # Name Description 1 Self-Timer light Blinks during the 10-second countdown before taking a picture when using Self-Timer mode. Also turns on in low light conditions to improve auto focus.
# Name Description 6 Lens cap tether mount Allows you to attach a tether to the lens cap 7 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera to a tripod 8 Camera Dock connector Allows you to connect the camera to the optional HP Camera Dock 9 Battery door Allows access to insert and remove the batteries 10 Microphone Records audio clips Setup Attaching the lens cap tether 1 With the front of the camera facing you, insert the small loop of the lens cap tether through the neck strap mount on the right s
Attaching the neck strap Insert one end of the neck strap through a neck strap mount. Then thread the neck strap through the plastic tab to secure it. Repeat to attach the other end of the neck strap to the other neck strap mount. Installing the batteries 1 With the front of the camera facing you, open the battery door on the bottom of the camera by sliding the latch to the right and pulling the door toward you. 2 Insert the batteries as indicated inside the door.
Installing the memory card 1 With the camera turned off and the back of the camera facing you, open the memory card door by sliding the door to the right. 2 Insert the memory card, making sure that it snaps into place. 3 Close the memory card door. To remove the memory card, first make sure the camera is turned off. Open the memory card door, then push the memory card in and it will spring from the camera.
Choosing the language The first time you turn the camera on, the following screen appears and prompts you to choose a language. 1 Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller . 2 Press the blue Menu/OK button in the center of the Controller to select the highlighted language. Setting the date and time The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture.
Installing the software The camera software allows you to unload images from the camera, view them, print them, and e-mail them. It also allows you to configure the Share menu on the camera. See Chapter 4: Using hp instant share on page 51 for information about configuring the Share menu on the camera, and Chapter 5: Unloading, printing, and displaying images on page 59 for information about connecting the camera to a computer or printer.
Macintosh 1 Insert the HP Photo & Imaging software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2 Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop. 3 Double-click the installer icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Your CD may also include bonus software from other manufacturers. To install any bonus software: 1 Double-click the Bonus folder icon. 2 Double-click the installer icon for the bonus software. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Your camera also has a fourth menu, the Setup menu, which allows you to adjust a number of camera settings. For information on using the Setup menu, see Chapter 6: Adjusting the camera settings on page 63. Restoring previous settings Some of the settings that you can change in the camera menus do not remain set after you turn the camera off.
Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips Using the displays Your camera has two displays: z Microdisplay in the viewfinder—Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View, and to view the Capture menu z Image Display—Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View, review images and video clips in Playback, and to view all the menus NOTE Using the Image Display consumes a lot of battery power. To preserve batteries, use the microdisplay instead.
The following table describes the information that is displayed in the Live View screen of the active display when the camera settings are at their default values.
NOTE If you change other camera settings in the Capture menu, icons for those settings will also be displayed across the top and bottom of the Live View screen. For more information, see Using the capture menu on page 34. Using the diopter control The rubber eye piece on the viewfinder is a diopter control that you can turn to adjust the focus in the microdisplay. However, the diopter control has NO effect on the actual picture you take or video clip you record.
Using self-timer mode In Self-Timer mode, the camera takes the picture 10 seconds after you press the Shutter button all the way down. 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface. 2 Rotate the OFF/Mode selector to Self-Timer mode. 3 Frame the subject for your picture in the active display. 4 Press the Shutter button halfway down. The camera measures and then locks the focus and exposure. The camera will hold these settings for the 10 seconds until it takes the picture.
Using instant review After you take a still picture, the active display shows the image for several seconds in Instant Review while the image is being saved to the memory card. You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the Menu/OK button. You can extend Instant Review by holding down the Shutter button after you take the picture. You can also set how long Instant Review is displayed or turn it off with the Instant Review option in the Setup menu.
If the focus brackets turn red and the Macro icon is blinking on the active display, either the camera is set to Macro focus but detects the focus is further away than the macro (close-up) range, or the camera is set to Normal focus but detects the focus is closer than the normal range. For more information on the focus settings and their respective distance ranges, see Using the focus settings on page 27. NOTE When set to Macro focus, the camera will not take a picture if it cannot find focus.
Using the focus settings You can use the Macro focus setting on the camera for taking close-up pictures. The Focus button lets you toggle between the Normal and Macro focus settings. Normal is the default focus setting on the camera. Icon Setting None Normal Macro Description Use when taking pictures of subjects greater than 0.8 m (31.5 inches) away. Auto focus is limited to a distance range of 0.8 m (31.5 inches) to infinity. Use when taking close-up pictures of subjects less than 0.8 m (31.
Using exposure compensation In difficult lighting conditions, you can use Exposure Compensation to override the automatic exposure setting that the camera makes. Exposure Compensation settings range from -3.0 EV (Exposure Value) to reduce the exposure of the image (darkening it), to +3.0 EV to increase the exposure of the image (brightening it). By default, Exposure Compensation is set to 0 (zero) and no indication is given on the active display.
Using the pop-up flash NOTE You cannot use the flash while recording video clips. The flash on your camera is turned off and the flash will not fire until you manually pop it up by sliding the pop-up flash release on top of the camera. When the flash is popped-up, it begins to charge and is automatically set to the Auto flash setting. To change the flash setting, press the Flash button on the back of the camera until the desired setting appears on the active display.
Icon Setting Description Flash On The camera always flashes. If the light is behind your subject, you can use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject. (This is called “fill-flash.”) Night The camera fires the flash to illuminate objects in the foreground. It then continues to expose as if the flash had not fired to gather the background. Night with The camera fires the flash, using red-eye Red-eye reduction if necessary, to illuminate Reduction objects in the foreground.
Recording audio You can set the camera to automatically record audio clips that are attached to the still pictures you take. An audio clip can be a maximum of 30 seconds long. 1 Set Audio Record to On in the Setup menu. (See Using the setup menu on page 63.) 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to begin audio recording (focus and exposure also lock). A microphone and audio counter appear at the top of the active display. 3 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture.
Recording video clips A video clip includes audio and can be a maximum of 60 seconds long. 1 Rotate the OFF/Mode selector to Video mode. 2 Frame the subject for your video in the active display. 3 Press the Shutter button halfway down. The camera measures and then locks the focus. NOTE Unlike still pictures, exposure is not locked for a video clip when you press the Shutter button halfway down. Instead, exposure is continually measured and adjusted during video recording.
Using zoom Optical zoom Press the Zoom Out and Zoom In buttons to move the lens between wide angle and telephoto positions (1x to 8x). NOTE If you set the camera to Macro focus, you can only zoom to 3.5x. Digital zoom NOTE You cannot use digital zoom while recording video clips. 1 Press the Zoom in button to optically zoom in to the maximum level, then release the button. 2 Press the Zoom in button again and hold it until you reach the desired size in the active display.
Using the capture menu The Capture menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the qualities of the images and video clips you capture with your camera, such as their exposure, color, and resolution. NOTE Your camera can be in any mode (Still, Self-Timer, or Video) when using the Capture menu options, but some menu options will be grayed-out when in Video mode.
Exposure mode This Capture menu option allows you to override the automatic exposure settings on the camera. The Exposure Mode setting determines how the camera selects the aperture and shutter speed for the given scene brightness. The default Exposure Mode setting is Auto. The Exposure Mode setting resets to Auto when you turn the camera off.
When you set Exposure Mode to Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority, the F-number and shutter speed are displayed in Live View, and you can use the buttons on the Controller to adjust the values. White balance In some cases, it may be necessary to pre-set the light source so the camera can reproduce colors more accurately. This Capture menu option determines how the camera will adjust the color of the image to match the scene illuminance.
Icon Setting Description Fluorescent Camera balances color assuming fluorescent lighting Manual Camera calculates a custom White Balance based on your target image (see the following information) The Manual White Balance screen displays when you select the Manual setting. The Live View portion of the screen shows the color tint from the previous Manual White Balance setting that was made.
AE metering This Capture menu option determines which region of the picture will be used to measure the exposure. The default AE Metering setting is Center-Weighted. The AE Metering setting resets to Center-Weighted when you turn the camera off.
ISO speed This Capture menu option allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the camera to light. Because higher ISO numbers allow higher shutter speeds, use a higher ISO Speed setting when taking pictures in dark areas or pictures of fast moving objects. In contrast, because lower ISO numbers result in slower shutter speeds, use a lower ISO Speed setting to capture better quality images with less “noise.
Resolution This Capture menu option allows you to set the resolution (number of pixels) at which your images will be captured. The default Resolution setting is 4MP - 2272 x 1712. The Resolution setting remains set when you turn the camera off. NOTE The Resolution setting automatically changes when you are using digital zoom. At the default 4MP - 2272 x 1712 pixels (4 Megapixels) setting, the captured image will be full size. At the 1MP - 1136 x 848 pixels (1 Megapixel) setting, the image will be 1/4 size.
The default Compression setting is Better. The Compression setting remains set when you turn the camera off. NOTE The Compression setting affects the number of images that can be saved on your memory card. Fewer images will be saved on the memory card at the Best setting than at the default Better setting. Similarly, fewer images will be saved at the default Better setting than at the Good setting. See Memory card capacity on page 102.
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Chapter 3: Reviewing images and video clips Using playback After you have taken some pictures or video clips, you can use Playback to review them. NOTE Your camera can be in any mode (Still, Self-Timer, or Video) when using Playback to review images or video clips. 1 Press the Play button to activate Playback. The most recently taken or viewed image or video clip appears on the Image Display. 2 Use the buttons on the Controller to scroll through your images and video clips.
1 2 3 4 # Icon Description or —Battery level when using batteries (actual icon shown depends on the state of your camera batteries) 1 —AC power when using the optional HP AC adapter or Camera Dock 2 Displays for the first few seconds to indicate that you can scroll through other images or video clips 3 —Indicates image has an audio clip or 4 44 5 of 14 —Indicates a video clip The current image number of the total number of images on the memory card hp photosmart 850 user’s manual
Using the playback menu The Playback menu allows you to play audio and video clips, delete images and video clips or format the memory card, and magnify an image on the Image Display. From the Playback menu, you can also access the Setup menu to set a number of preferences on the camera. NOTE Your camera can be in any mode (Still, Self-Timer, or Video) when using the Playback menu options. 1 To display the Playback menu, press the Menu/OK button while you are in Playback.
1 2 3 4 10 5 9 6 # Icon 1 7 8 Description Exits the Playback menu 2 or —Plays an audio clip —Plays a video clip 3 Deletes either the current image or video clip, or all images and video clips, or formats the memory card 4 Magnifies the displayed image by 4x 5 Displays the Setup menu, which allows you to set a number of preferences on the camera 6 —Visible if the current image is selected for e-mail or other e-service in the Share menu (see page 52) and/or —Visible if the current image i
# Icon Description 7 4 MP Shows the Resolution (such as 4MP) and Compression (such as the 2 stars for Better) for the current image, or blank if it is a video clip 8 5 of 14 Shows the current image number of the total number on the memory card 9 date/ time Shows the date and time that the current image was taken 10 or —Visible if the current image has an audio clip attached to it. The length of the 0:25 audio clip is displayed to the right of the icon.
Delete Selecting this Playback menu option displays the Delete screen, which lists several options: z Cancel—Returns to the Playback menu z This Image—Deletes the currently displayed image or video clip z All Images—Deletes all of the images and video clips on the memory card z Format Card—Deletes all of the images, video clips, and files on the memory card, and then formats the memory card Use the buttons on the Controller to highlight an option, and then press the Menu/OK button to select it.
Selecting this option magnifies the image 4x. The center portion of the magnified image is displayed along with four arrows, which indicate that you can scroll around the magnified image by pressing the and buttons on the Controller . Press the Menu/OK button to exit the magnified image and return to the Playback menu. Setup Selecting this Playback menu option displays the Setup menu. For information about the Setup menu, see Chapter 6: Adjusting the camera settings on page 63.
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Chapter 4: Using hp instant share This camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share. This feature lets you select images in the camera to be automatically processed later when the camera is connected to your computer or to certain HP printers. For example, you can select images that you want to have printed, then connect the camera to the computer or printer, and the selected images will be printed automatically.
Using the share menu When you press the Share button, the Share menu also displays in the upper right-hand corner of the Image Display. The following table describes each of the Share menu options. NOTE Your camera can be in any mode (Still, Self-Timer, or Video) when using the Share menu options. 4 1 2 3 # Icon Description 1 Print 1 copy of current image when connected to a computer or printer. By default, the picture is printed 10 by 15 cm (4 by 6 inches).
Using hp instant share to print pictures 1 Turn on the camera, and then press the Share button. 2 Use the buttons on the Controller to scroll to the image you want to print. NOTE Video clips cannot be selected for printing. 3 Use the buttons on the Controller to scroll to the print option you want in the Share menu. 4 Press the Menu/OK button to select the print option, and a appears next to that print option.
Using the hp instant share e-mail service Using HP Instant Share to e-mail images involves three steps: 1 Adding e-mail addresses to the camera’s Share menu (using your computer and the camera together). 2 Selecting images to be e-mailed (using the Share menu on the camera). 3 Connecting the camera to your computer to send the images you selected. Adding, modifying, and removing e-mail addresses NOTE You will need an Internet connection to complete this procedure on a Windows computer.
6 If you are using a: • Windows computer, you will be asked to sign in to HP’s Passport program. HP Passport allows you to use HP’s free e-mail service and other services that may be available in the future. The first time you see this screen, you will need to register as a new user. Follow the instructions on the screen to register. • Macintosh computer, add the e-mail addresses you want. Then skip to step 8.
Selecting images to be e-mailed 1 Turn on the camera, and then press the Share button. 2 Use the buttons on the Controller to scroll to the image you want to e-mail. NOTE Video clips cannot be selected for e-mail. 3 Use the buttons on the Controller to scroll to the e-mail destination that you want to select. 4 Press the Menu/OK button to select the e-mail destination, and a appears next to that e-mail destination. NOTE You can select more than one e-mail destination or print option for an image.
Windows Images are not e-mailed directly to anyone. Rather, a message is sent to each e-mail address that you selected in the Share menu. The message contains a thumbnail of each of the images that were selected for that address, as well as a link to a web page where the recipient can view the images. From that web page, the recipient can do things like reply to you or print the image.
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Chapter 5: Unloading, printing, and displaying images Once you have taken pictures, you can unload them from your camera to a computer, print them directly to a printer, or display them on a television. Unloading to a computer NOTE You can also use the optional HP Camera Dock to do this task. See Appendix B: Camera dock on page 95. NOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, you must first change the USB configuration setting to Disk Drive in the Setup menu.
3 Turn on the camera. The HP Image Unload software will launch on your computer. If you have set the software to automatically unload the images in the camera, the images will automatically unload to the computer. Otherwise, in the Welcome screen, click Start Unload. If there were any images in the camera that were selected in the Share menu for printing or e-mail, those actions are started after the images have been unloaded to the computer.
To print directly to a USB-enabled HP printer: 1 Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera directly to a printer. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the printer. 2 Open the rubber door on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. 3 Adjust the settings in the Print Setup menu on the camera to complete the printing process.
4 Connect the A/V cable to the A/V inputs on the TV and to the TV connector on your camera. The camera starts a slideshow of each image, playing any attached audio clip or video clip, and then fading to the next image. You can also manually scroll through the images by pressing the buttons on the camera Controller . NOTE The Image Display on the camera turns off when the camera is connected to a TV. However, you can still use the Playback and Share menus while connected to the TV.
Chapter 6: Adjusting the camera settings Using the setup menu The Setup menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera sounds, date and time, and the configuration of the USB or TV connection. You can access the Setup menu from either the Capture or Playback menu. NOTE Your camera can be in any mode (Still, Self-Timer, or Video) when using the Setup menu options.
2 Use the buttons on the Controller to scroll through the Setup menu options. 3 Either press the Menu/OK button to select a highlighted option and display its sub-menu, or use the buttons on the Controller to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub-menu. 4 Within a sub-menu, use the buttons on the Controller and the Menu/OK button to change the setting for the Setup menu option.
Instant review This Setup menu option allows you to set how long Instant Review is displayed on the active display after you take a picture. This option also allows you to turn Instant Review off. The default setting is to display Instant Review for 4 seconds. For more information, see Using instant review on page 25. Camera sounds Camera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a picture.
Eye-Start This Setup menu option allows you to turn the eye-start sensor for the viewfinder microdisplay on and off. z On—Causes the camera to turn the microdisplay on any time the eye-start sensor detects that you are looking through the viewfinder. This is the default setting on the camera. z Off—Disables the eye-start sensor and causes the camera to turn the microdisplay on any time the Image Display is turned off.
USB configuration This Setup menu option determines how the camera appears when connected to a computer. z Digital Camera—Causes the computer to recognize the camera as a digital camera using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) standard. This is the default setting on the camera. Use this setting for unloading and sharing on either a Windows computer that has the HP Photo & Imaging software installed on it, or on a Macintosh OSX computer that does not have the HP Photo & Imaging software installed on it.
TV configuration This Setup menu option sets the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television (TV) that is connected to the camera with an optional Audio/ Video cable or HP camera dock. z NTSC—format used primarily in North America and Japan z PAL—format used primarily in Europe The default setting depends on the language that you selected when you powered on the camera for the first time. For more information, see Choosing the language on page 17.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and support Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera The batteries Use only photo-quality AA does not turn are functioning lithium, alkaline, or NiMH on. incorrectly, are batteries. installed The charge in the batteries can be incorrectly, or low or completely drained. Try are missing. installing new or recharged batteries. Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly.
Problem Possible cause Solution The microdisplay in the viewfinder does not turn on. The eye-start sensor cannot detect that you are looking through the viewfinder. Turn the eye-start sensor off by using the Eye-Start option in the Setup menu (see page 66). Doing so will cause the microdisplay to turn on automatically any time the Image Display is off. I replace the camera batteries frequently. Extended Image Display use, excessive flash use, and excessive zooming consume a lot of battery power.
Problem Possible cause Solution The camera batteries will not charge. Rechargeable batteries are not inserted. Install NiMH batteries. Lithium and alkaline batteries cannot be recharged. Batteries are already charged. Battery charging will not start if the batteries were recently charged. Try charging them again after they have drained awhile. Battery voltage is too low for charging to start. The camera will not attempt to charge batteries that may be damaged or over-discharged.
Problem Possible cause The camera does not respond when I press a button. The camera is Turn on the camera, or turn it off turned off or and then on again. has shut down. The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button. 72 Solution The camera is The camera buttons, except for connected to a the OFF/Mode selector, do not computer. respond when the camera is connected to a computer. The batteries are drained. Replace or recharge the batteries. The camera has stopped operating.
Problem Possible cause A long delay occurs between the time I press the Shutter button and the camera takes a picture. The camera is Switch to Still mode. in Self-Timer or Video mode. My image is blurry. Solution The camera needs time to lock focus and exposure. Use Focus Lock. (See Using focus lock on page 26.) The camera is taking a long exposure. Use a tripod or the pop-up flash. The camera was set to Normal focus when it should have been set to Macro focus, or vice versa.
Problem Possible cause Solution My image is too bright. The flash provided too much light. Turn off the flash (press the popup flash assembly down until it snaps shut). A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light. Try taking the picture from a different angle. Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day. Use the Flash On setting (see page 29) or adjust the Exposure Compensation (see page 28).
Error messages You may see error messages on the camera or on your computer screen. Error messages on the camera Message Possible cause BATTERIES DEPLETED Camera is shutting down Battery power is Replace or recharge too low to batteries, or use an continue optional HP AC adapter. operation. Battery low Battery power is Either recharge or replace low and the the batteries. camera will shut down soon. Batteries are too low for Live View Battery power is too low to use Live View on the Image Display.
Message Possible cause Card is unformatted The memory Format the memory card card needs to be by using the Format Card formatted. option in the Delete menu. This will delete all data on the card. Solution Card has wrong format The memory Re-format the card by card is formatted using the Format Card for a different option in the Delete menu. device such as an MP3 player. Unable to format The memory card is corrupted.
Message Possible cause Unable to focus The subject did Use Focus Lock before not provide taking the picture (see enough contrast page 26). for the camera to focus properly. Focus too far The focus distance is beyond where the camera can focus. Make sure the camera is not set to Macro focus. Focus too close The focus distance is closer than the camera can focus. Set the camera to Macro focus, or if set to Macro focus, move further away from the subject.
Message Possible cause No images in camera There are no Take some pictures or images or video video clips. clips in the camera and you are trying to review them. Cannot display image Possibly comes from copying images to the memory card from a computer, or a corrupted image caused by the camera not shutting down properly. Use the HP software to edit the images copied on the memory card. Also, do not remove batteries or the memory card when the camera is turned on.
Message Possible cause Unable to There is no communicate with connection printer between the camera and printer. Solution Make sure the cable is connected between the camera or camera dock and the printer. If that does not work, turn off the camera and disconnect it. Turn the printer off and then on again. Re-connect the camera and turn it on. A supported printer is either turned off or not connected to the camera.
Message Possible cause Solution Printer is out of paper Your printer is out of paper. If OK is visible on the Image Display, load paper and then press the Menu/ OK button on the camera. Otherwise, load paper, and then press OK or Continue on your printer. Printing canceled The print job has Press the Menu/OK button been canceled. on the camera. Complete the print request again. Any error code numbers that appear The camera may have a hardware or firmware problem.
Message Possible cause Solution Computer cannot find the connected camera The camera is turned off. Turn on the camera. The camera is not working correctly. Connect the camera directly to a USB-enabled HP DeskJet or Photosmart printer and print an image. This will verify that the image, memory card, USB connection, and the USB cable are functioning correctly, or not. The cable is not connected correctly. Make sure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer and camera.
Getting assistance Finding help on the web HP product support Visit www.hp.com/support to find information about setting up and using your camera, downloading drivers, solving a problem, ordering, and warranty information. HP photosmart website Visit www.hp.com/photosmart for tips on using your camera more effectively and creatively as well as HP digital camera driver updates and software. HP accessibility website Visit www.hp.
Before you call Review troubleshooting tips. Have the following information ready before you call: z serial number (found on the bottom of your camera) z product name z date of purchase Service is free of charge during the warranty period. Beyond the warranty period, a service fee will be charged. Obtaining support in the United States Free telephone support for one year Within one year of your purchase, telephone support is provided to you free of charge.
Upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the U.S. only): z Standard Next Day Exchange z Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP SupportPack. Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must be purchased within the first 180 days of product purchase.
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Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement The HP photosmart 850 camera comes with a one year limited warranty. z HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, z z z z z accessories, software, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
PURPOSE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. z HP’s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where HP has a support presence for this product and where HP has marketed this product.
You may also have statutory legal rights against the seller on the basis of the purchase agreement in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty, which are not restricted by this manufacturer’s warranty. Regulatory information For regulatory information, see the regulatory_supplement.htm file on the software CD that came with your camera.
Appendix A: Batteries and camera accessories Managing batteries When the batteries are removed from the camera, the date and time settings are preserved for approximately 10 minutes. If the camera is without batteries for longer than 10 minutes, the clock is set to the last date and time at which the camera was used. You may be prompted to update the date and time. The following battery levels are displayed on the active display.
NOTE If you do not intend to use your camera for extended periods of time (more than a month), we strongly recommend that you remove the batteries from the camera. Extending battery life z Use an optional HP AC adapter or HP Camera Dock when unloading pictures to your computer, printing, or connecting to the TV. z Use the viewfinder microdisplay to frame pictures instead of the Image Display. Leave the Image Display off when the camera is on. z Minimize the use of zooming.
z For NiMH batteries to reach optimal capacity and performance, they should first be discharged completely and recharged four separate times. z After long-term storage of NiMH batteries, recharge them before using them again. Battery cells generally discharge at about 1 percent per day at room temperature. Power conservation To conserve battery power, the Image Display turns off automatically if there is no button activity for 60 seconds.
z HP Photosmart 8881 Camera Dock: • North America—C8881A #A2L • Outside of North America—C8881A #002 z HP audio/video accessory cable (C6324-61601) to connect to a television (TV). NOTE You can also use any Y-adapter audio cable with dual RCA plugs on one end and a 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) mini-stereo jack on the other end. You will also need an adapter plug that accepts a 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) jack and fits into a 3/32 inch (2.38 mm) jack.
Appendix B: Camera dock NOTE The HP Camera Dock does not work without AC power. Be sure to use ONLY the HP AC adapter and the cables that came with the Camera Dock. 1 Follow the setup instructions provided with the Camera Dock. This includes installing the Dock Insert onto the dock, installing (optional) rechargeable batteries in the camera, connecting the AC power source, and connecting the Camera Dock to a computer, printer, and/or television.
The Camera Dock has a light near the top front that provides battery charging status. A blinking light indicates that batteries are charging. NOTE Batteries will recharge only when the camera is turned off. (Recharging will not occur when unloading images to a computer, printing, or displaying a slideshow on a TV.) There are two buttons on the front that light up, showing the camera is connected to the associated device.
Unloading images to a computer using the dock NOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, you must first change the USB configuration setting to Disk Drive in the Setup menu. For more information, see USB configuration on page 67. 1 Check that the Camera Dock is connected to your computer. 2 Place the camera in the Camera Dock. It will turn on automatically. 3 Press the Save/Print button on the dock. The HP Image Unload software will launch on your computer.
4 Adjust the settings in the Print Setup menu on the camera to complete the printing process. 5 When the printing completes, you can take the camera out of the dock, or leave it there to recharge the camera batteries. Displaying images on a TV using the dock 1 Check that the Camera Dock is connected to your TV. 2 On the camera, check that the TV configuration option in the Setup menu is set correctly for your area. See TV configuration on page 68.
Appendix C: Specifications Feature Description Resolution 4.13 MP (2384 by 1734 total pixel count) 3.94 MP (2304 by 1712 effective pixel count) Sensor Diagonal 8.970 mm (1/1.8-inch, 4:3 format) CCD Color depth 36-bit (12 bits by 3 colors) Capture types Still, Self-Timer, and Video Memory 2, 16 MB by 16 wide (128 MB) internal SDRAM Slot for a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard® memory card (16 MB SD memory card included). See Memory card capacity on page 102. Lens Focal length • Wide—7.
Feature Description Focus TTL auto focus Wide—100 mm to infinity Telephoto—900 mm to infinity Focus settings Normal (default), Macro Shutter speed 1/2000 to 16 seconds Flash Pop-up flash assembly 3 second recharge 3.5m at ISO 200 Flash settings Auto (default), Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Night, Night with Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off Exposure Auto (default), Action, Landscape, Portrait, Mode settings Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority Exposure Compensation can be set manually from -3.
Feature Description Self-Timer 10 second delay Audio capture Still pictures Up to 30 seconds of audio can be captured with each still picture (can be turned on/off in Setup menu) Video Audio captured automatically with video Compression format JPEG (EXIF) for still images MPEG1 for video clips Power 4 AA batteries (included) Optional HP AC adapter (6V, 2000 mA): North America—C8875A #001 Outside of North America—C8875A #002 Optional HP Photosmart 8881 Camera Dock: North America—C8881A #A2L Outside of
Feature Description Standards z PTP transfer (15740) z MSDC transfer z NTSC/PAL z JPEG z MPEG1 z DPOF 1.1 z EXIF 2.2 z DCF 1.
Index A AA batteries 91 AC power adapter connector on camera 13 HP part number 101 purchasing 93 accessories for camera 93 active display, using 21 AE Metering, setting 38 alkaline batteries 91 Aperture Priority (Av) setting 35 audio clips play and adjust volume 47 play and review 47 record 14, 31, 35, 64 Audio Record setting 64 audio/video (TV) cable 94 connector 61 connector on camera 13 automatic exposure, override 35 Av Aperture Priority setting 35 B batteries door on camera 14 extend life of 92 icons 9
connectors AC power adapter on camera 13 audio/video (TV) 13, 61 Camera Dock 14 HP Camera Dock 95 Controller 11 customer support 82 D darkening an image 28 Date & Time setting 17, 66 delete during Instant Review 25 from memory card 48 Digital Print Order Format 53 digital zoom 33 diopter control 11, 23 disk drive, camera as 67 Display button 11 display images and video clips on TV 62 displays, using 21 dock.
HP Camera Dock buttons 96 connect to 14, 95 description 9 display to TV 98 Dock Insert 9, 95 printing from 97 sending e-mail from 97 unload images 97 HP Instant Share description 9, 51 Share button 11, 51 Share menu 52 turn on/off 51 HP web sites 82 I Image Display description 11 using 21 images AE Metering setting 38 brightening 28 Color setting 39 color tint 37 Compression setting 40 darkening 28 delete 48 Exposure Mode setting 35 ISO Speed setting 39 magnify 48 number remaining 22 number saved on memory
M Macintosh computer bonus software 19 connect to 59, 97 install software 19 USB setting on camera 67 Macro focus setting 11, 27 magnify image 48 Manual White Balance setting 37 memory card Compression setting, affect of 41 delete files 48 door 10 image capacity 40, 41, 102 install 16 pictures remaining 22 Resolution setting, affect of 40 memory light 10 Menu/OK button 10 menus Capture 34 list of 19 Playback 45 Setup 63 Share 52 messages on camera 75 on computer 80 microdisplay in viewfinder description 11
power adapter, HP AC connector on camera 13 purchasing 93 Power/Memory light 10 previous settings, restoring 20 print images directly from camera 60 from computer 60 using Camera Dock 97 using HP Instant Share 51 printer connect Camera Dock to 95 connect to camera 60 problems, troubleshooting 69 product support 82 PTP 67 R range Exposure Compensation 100 flash 100 F-number 99 focus 100 Macro focus setting 27 Normal focus setting 27 rechargeable batteries 92 record audio clips 14, 31, 35, 64 video clips 32 r
T technical support 82 tether to lens cap, attaching 14 Time & Date setting 17, 66 tripod mount 14 troubleshoot problems 69 turn on/off auto audio recording 35 automatic audio recording 64 camera power 16 camera sounds 65 HP Instant Share 51 Image Display 11, 21 Instant Review 65 microdisplay in viewfinder 21, 66 mode 16 Playback 43 TV (television) button on Camera Dock 96 cable to connect camera 94 configuration setting 68 connect Camera Dock to 95, 98 connect camera to 61 connector on camera 13 Tv Shutter
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