HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera User Guide � �� � �� �� � �� � � � � �� � � � �
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Contents 1 2 3 4 Getting started.......................................................................................................5 Camera top and back .............................................................................................5 Camera front, side, and bottom...............................................................................6 Camera dock insert.................................................................................................6 Before taking pictures......
5 Transferring and printing images......................................................................25 Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software..............................................25 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software.........................................25 Connecting to the computer...........................................................................26 Using a memory card reader..........................................................................
1 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. Camera top and back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 1 13 12 11 Flash button—See Setting the flash on page 15. 2 Photosmart Express button—See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28. 3 Live View/Playback button—Switches between Live View and Playback (seeTaking pictures and recording video clips on page 11 and Reviewing images and video clips on page 20).
Chapter 1 (continued) 13 Image Display. 14 Battery Charging light. Camera front, side, and bottom 1 2 8 7 3 6 5 4 1 Flash. 2 Self-Timer light (see Using the Self-Timer mode on page 16). 3 Microphone. 4 USB connector. 5 Power adapter connector. 6 Tripod mount. 7 Dock connector. 8 Battery/Memory card door. Camera dock insert If you purchase a dock, it will come with multiple clear inserts.
Charge the batteries Charge the batteries using the charger that came with your camera. 1. 2. Plug the charger in to an electrical outlet, then insert rechargeable NiMH batteries into the charger as shown. The charger's indicator light blinks when the batteries are charging, then turns on solid when charging is complete (see Recharging NiMH batteries on page 40 for information on charging times). Batteries and the charger may get warm while the batteries are charging. This is normal.
Chapter 1 Set the region Along with the Language setting, the Region setting determines the default date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television when connected through an optional HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base (see Using the Setup Menu on page 31). Use .
Note Once you install a memory card, all new images and video clips are stored on the card, rather than in internal memory. To use internal memory and view images stored there, remove the memory card. To transfer images from internal memory to an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card under Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22. For information about supported memory cards, see Storage on page 42.
Chapter 1 About the HP Photosmart Software The CD that came with your camera contains the following versions of HP Photosmart Software: ● ● ● HP Photosmart Premier Software (for Windows XP and x64 systems with at least 128 MB of RAM). This version of the software includes some extra features that let you: – Process images tagged as Favorites for printing. See Tagging images as Favorites on page 29. – Pause a video and print a frame from it.
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display. To activate until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Live View, press Display. The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting mode indicator. 2 Battery level indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 3 Memory card indicator. 4 5 12 Pictures remaining count. Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12).
Chapter 2 Recording video clips 1. 2. 3. 4. Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in Live View. Frame the subject. Press and release the Video button. To stop recording video, press and release the Video button again. Instant Review After you have taken a still image or recorded a video clip, the camera displays it briefly in Instant Review. If you want to delete the image or video clip, press , select This .
Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the picture may be out of focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene has low contrast. If the camera is set to a shooting mode (see Using the shooting modes on page 15) other than Macro and cannot focus, it will still take the picture. Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again.
Chapter 2 exposure, a shaking hand icon ( ) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it may be blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Try one of the following: ● ● ● Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see Setting the flash on page 15). Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface. Turn on more light.
values and their recommended print sizes, see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 17. 1. 2. 3. In Live View, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level, then release the lever. Press and hold until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you . zoom in too far, press To return to optical zoom, press until digital zooming stops. Release , then press it again. Note Digital zoom is not available when recording video clips.
Chapter 2 To select a shooting mode, press . mode, then press while in Live View, use to highlight a shooting Auto Mode (Default)—For taking good shots quickly, when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode. Self-Timer—For capturing images or recording video after a 10-second delay (see Using the Self-Timer mode on page 16). Fast Shot—For taking images more quickly than in Auto mode in bright light conditions when the subject is a moderate to long distance away.
4. 5. 6. The next steps depend on whether you are taking a still picture or recording a video clip. a. For still pictures, press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure. When the focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button all the way down. b. For video clips, press the Video button, then release it. The camera begins the 10-second countdown, then takes the still image or begins recording the video clip.
Chapter 2 For on-camera information about an option, use . sub-menu, then press to highlight Help... in the option's Shooting Modes—For selecting a shooting mode. For information about shooting modes and another way to select them, see Using the shooting modes on page 15. Image Quality—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater the number, the higher the resolution. ● ● ● ● ● 7MP Best—For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in).
Exposure Compensation You can use Exposure Compensation to override the camera's automatic exposure setting. Exposure Compensation is useful in scenes that contain many light objects (like a white object against a light background) or many dark objects (like a black object against a dark background). Such scenes could turn out gray without the use of Exposure Compensation. For a scene with many light objects, increase the Exposure Compensation to a positive number.
3 Reviewing images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here. For information about enhancing images, see Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22. 1. 2. Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. Use to scroll through your images and video clips (video clips play automatically). When viewing video clips, press to pause the clip, then use to scroll through the individual frames. To switch to Live View, press . 3.
Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback: 1. 2. Press . Use to select an option, then press . – Cancel—Returns to Playback without deleting the displayed image. – This Image—Deletes the image or video clip. – All Except Favorites—Deletes all images except those tagged as Favorites. This menu option only appears if you have images tagged as Favorites (see Tagging images as Favorites on page 29). – All Images (in Memory/on Card)—Deletes all stored images and video clips.
4 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 1. 2. 3. While in Playback, use to scroll to an image, then press . Use to highlight the Design Gallery Menu tab. Use to highlight an option, then press and follow the on-screen instructions. Remove Red Eyes—See Removing red eyes on page 22. Apply Artistic Effects—See Applying artistic effects on page 23. Modify Color—See Modifying colors on page 23. Add Borders—See Adding borders on page 23.
Applying artistic effects Tip If you plan to apply artistic effects or modify colors, do so before adding a border. Apply Artistic Effects allows you to create a copy of a selected image and apply creative effects to the copy. To apply artistic effects: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use to select Apply Artistic Effects, then press . Use to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image. – Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes. – Posterize—Creates a high-contrast, flat-toned effect.
Chapter 4 Add Borders allows you to add one or more predefined borders to the displayed image. To add a border: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use to select Add Borders, then press . Use to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image. – Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes. – Soft Edge—Applies a soft, vignetted frame to the image. – Inset Border—Image extends beyond the inset frame. – Oval—Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges.
5 Transferring and printing images You can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera. However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features for transferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transfer process. Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the software on page 9), use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer.
Chapter 5 Connecting to the computer 1. 2. Turn off the camera, connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera. – On Windows computers, the camera appears as a device in Explorer, allowing you to copy images from the camera to the computer. – On Macintosh computers, either Image Capture or iPhoto starts automatically, allowing you to transfer images to the computer.
2. 3. 4. 5. there are no printer error messages. Verify that the camera's USB Configuration is set to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 31). Connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera. When the camera is connected to the printer, the Print Setup Menu displays on the camera. To change the settings, use on the camera to select a menu option, then use on the camera to change the setting.
6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express, you can tag images as Favorites (see Tagging images as Favorites on page 29), select still images in your camera to print automatically (see Selecting images for printing on page 29), or buy prints online (see Buying prints online on page 30). You can also customize the Photosmart Express Menu to include e-mail addresses, group distribution lists, online albums, or other online services that you specify. To customize the Photosmart Express Menu: 1.
3. 4. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera. Follow the instructions in the Share dialog box to set up destinations in your camera. Disconnect the camera from the computer, then press to verify that the new destinations are now in the camera. Sending images to online destinations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the camera, then press . Use to highlight the first destination.
Chapter 6 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use to display an image you want to mark for to display the Print subprinting, then press menu. Use to specify the number of copies to print . To deselect Print, select (up to 99), then press Print again, set the number of copies to 0, then . press To select additional images to mark for printing, to display an image, press , and repeat use Step 4. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press .
7 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior. 1. 2. 3. 4. While in Live View or Playback, press , then use to highlight . Use to highlight a menu option, then press to display the menu option’s sub-menu. Use to highlight a setting, then press . To exit the Setup Menu, press . Settings you specify remain until you change them. Display Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display. ● ● ● Low—For extending battery life.
8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: ● ● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32) Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 32) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the camera. Remove the memory card and batteries, and disconnect the camera from AC power for at least 5 seconds. Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery/Memory card door.
The camera does not turn on when I connect to AC power, then disconnect, then reconnect. ● Insert batteries into the camera. ● The optional HP AC power adapter could be malfunctioning. Try connecting to a different compatible HP AC power adapter. ● Try plugging the optional HP AC power adapter into a different electrical outlet. ● Reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32). It takes the camera a long time to turn on.
Chapter 8 My image is too bright. ● Turn the flash off (see Setting the flash on page 15). ● Move back from the subject and use zoom. ● Adjust Exposure Compensation (see Exposure Compensation under Using the Capture Menu on page 17). My image is too dark. ● Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, use the flash (see Setting the flash on page 15), or add indirect lighting. ● Adjust Exposure Compensation (see Exposure Compensation under Using the Capture Menu on page 17).
For best image quality, turn off the camera when not using. Always store the camera in a cool place. My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer. ● Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer. ● Turn the camera off, then on again. If that does not fix the problem, reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32).
9 Product support Use this section to find support information for your digital camera, including links to helpful websites and an overview of the support process. Helpful websites Camera tips, product registration, newsletter subscriptions, driver and software updates, purchase HP supplies and accessories www.hp.com Customers with disabilities www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility (English only) HP Total Care, driver and software updates, support information www.hp.com/support www.hp.
5. 6. Extending or upgrading your warranty. If you would like to extend or upgrade your camera's warranty, please contact the store where you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your contract.
A Managing batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than either Photo Lithium or NiMH batteries. Top points about batteries ● ● ● ● ● Fully charge NiMH batteries overnight before using them for the first time. The first several times you recharge NiMH batteries, they may not provide the number of shots per charge that you expect.
● ● Immediately discontinue use of a battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels excessively hot (note that it is normal for the battery to feel warm), changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way. In the event batteries leak and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.
Appendix A For Minimum, Maximum, and Average numbers, four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions. In addition: ● ● ● ● The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View (30 seconds per picture), Playback (15 seconds per picture), and Flash On. Optical zoom (both directions) is used on 75% of the shots. The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View (10 seconds per picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture).
(continued) Charge location Average charge time Signals Charging complete: Camera's Battery Charging light turns on solid and the battery gauge changes to In camera connected to the HP AC power adapter through an HP Photosmart dock 12–15 hours In battery bay of the HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock 2.5–3.5 hours In the charger that came with your camera 0.5–5 hours. on the Image Display. Charging: Dock's camera battery charging light blinks.
B Specifications Resolution Still pictures: ● ● 7.0MP (3040 by 2288) effective pixel count 7.4MP (3152 by 2342) total pixel count Video clips (VGA): 640 by 480 total pixel count, 22 frames/sec Sensor Diagonal 7.26 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD Color depth 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors). 36 bit images are transformed into an optimized 24 bit image and stored in the JPEG format.
(continued) ● ● This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-branded Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings (see Memory capacity on page 43). Compression format ● ● ● JPEG (EXIF) for still images EXIF 2.
Appendix B Image quality The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings (see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 17). 7MP Best 2 images (2.7MB each) Normal (7MP) 5 images (2MB each) 5MP 8 images (0.9MB each) 2MP 19 images (385KB each) VGA 161 images (122 KB each) Note The values shown are for images without audio clips.
Index A AC power adapter 6 Action mode 16 adding borders 23 apply artistic effects 23 arrow buttons 5 artistic effects 23 assistance 36 audio clips 11, 24 Auto mode 16 B batteries charge 7 conserving 38 install 7 performance 40 shots per 39 top points about use 38 battery charger 7, 43 battery door 6 Beach and Snow mode 16 blinking lights on camera 5, 6 borders 23 Burst mode 16, 17 C camera dimensions 43 parts 5, 6 specifications 42 turn on/off 7 weight 43 Camera Sounds 31 Capture Menu 17 charger 7, 43 colo
print buying 30 optical zoom 14 P parts of camera 5, 6 Photosmart Express button 5 Photosmart Express Menu 28, 29 pictures 11, 16 Playback 20 Portrait mode 16 power adapter 6 indicators 39 light 5 ON/OFF button 5 usage 43 print images 26, 28 prints, buy online 30 problems and solutions 32 R record audio clips 24 video clips 12 redeye removal 22 Region 8 remaining pictures count 11 removing red eyes 22 resolution 42 reviewing images 20 S safety precautions for batteries 38, 41 selecting images for destinatio
