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350444-001.book Page ii Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
50444-001.book Page iii Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Contents 1 Welcome What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 2 Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Installing the Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Connecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera to Your iPAQ Pocket PC . . . . . .
350444-001.book Page iv Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Contents Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring File Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips for Taking Better Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 3–4 3–5 3–5 4 Using iPAQ Image Zone Viewing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing a Picture Full-Screen . . . . . . .
350444-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM 1 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing an HP Photosmart Mobile Camera for your HP iPAQ Pocket PC. Use this guide to find out about setting up your Photosmart Mobile Camera and to learn how it works. The HP Photosmart mobile camera allows you to turn your HP iPAQ Pocket PC into a mobile digital imaging center with 1.3 MP total resolution and 4X digital zoom. Share images through e-mail or the web, or print from your iPAQ Pocket PC using Bluetooth.
350444-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Welcome HP Photo Unload Utility Automatically transfers images from your iPAQ Pocket PC to your desktop computer whenever its connected. HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC Print documents and images directly from Pocket PC devices to many Bluetooth, infrared, and network printers. HP Photo Center software Allows you to organize, edit, share, and print images from your computer.
350444-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM 2 Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Getting Acquainted Component Function 1 Lens Shows what will be seen in the photo. 2 Rotating Lens Body Allows you to turn the lens to aim at the subject when composing a shot. 3 SDIO interface Interface between your iPAQ Pocket PC and your Photosmart Mobile Camera.
350444-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Getting Started Installing the Software and Drivers Before using your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera for the first time, you must install the software and drivers. 1. Create an ActiveSync connection between your computer and your iPAQ Pocket PC. Refer to the Getting Started booklet that came with your iPAQ Pocket PC for ActiveSync instructions. 2.
350444-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Taking a Picture When you connect the Photosmart Mobile Camera, your iPAQ Pocket PC automatically turns on in Capture mode. When you see the camera’s digital viewfinder on the screen of your iPAQ Pocket PC, you’re ready to begin using your Photosmart Mobile camera. Below are the components of the Capture mode screen.
350444-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera 5 Image Zone button Tap to go to iPAQ Image Zone where all your captured pictures and recorded video clips are stored. 6 Shutter button Tap to snap a picture or start/stop recording a video clip.
350444-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Using Digital Zoom The digital zoom feature on the Photosmart Mobile Camera allows you to get closer to your subject without moving. To zoom in to your subject, tap on the Zoom In icon in the digital viewfinder window. When you use the digital zoom feature, your iPAQ Pocket PC will make an audible zoom sound (if you have not muted the sounds), and the subject will appear closer in the viewfinder.
350444-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera Ending Your Photo Session Exiting the Photosmart Mobile Camera Software To exit the Photosmart Mobile Camera software in Capture mode or from iPAQ Image Zone, from the Command Bar, tap File > Exit. Disconnecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera To disconnect the Photosmart Mobile Camera from your iPAQ Pocket PC: 1. Push the Photosmart Mobile Camera down into the iPAQ Pocket PC until you hear a click. 2.
350444-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM 3 Using the Camera Settings Customizing the Camera Settings Besides simple “point-and-shoot” photography, your Photosmart Mobile Camera includes many other features. This section describes the features that allow you to customize your camera settings for different photography environments.
350444-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the Camera Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance in the image depending on the lighting conditions. The possible White Balance settings are: ■ Auto (default)—Automatically selects the best white balance for the shot. ■ Sun—Best for outdoor shots with natural lighting. ■ Tungsten—Best for indoor shots using incandescent lighting. ■ Fluorescent—Best for shots taken with fluorescent lighting.
350444-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the Camera Settings Resolution Choose from four resolutions or sizes of pictures. Larger resolution size pictures require more storage space and may also take longer to process and send. ■ 1280 x 1024 pixels (default) ■ 1280 x 960 pixels ■ 640 x 480 pixels ■ 320 x 240 pixels Auto-Exposure Metering Auto-exposure (AE) metering determines how to measure the brightness of an image.
350444-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the Camera Settings Using the Self-Timer The Self-Timer allows you to set a short delay before a picture is snapped. Use this feature when you want to be in your own pictures. To set the timer: 1. Tap File > Menu > Setup tab. 2. Select Self-Timer from the list, then tap Change. 3. Select a delay of either 2 or10 seconds by selecting the corresponding option on the menu. 4. Tap OK to exit the Settings menu. To cancel the timer: 1.
350444-001.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the Camera Settings Customizing Video Settings Through the File > Menu settings, you can also customize the properties of videos captured with the Photosmart Mobile Camera. To adjust the video capture settings: 1. Tap File > Menu > Video tab. 2. Select the desired video resolution in the Resolution box (either 320 x 240 or 160 x 120).
350444-001.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using the Camera Settings ■ User’s Guide Change the White Balance setting to the appropriate type of lighting, or choose None under the following conditions: ❏ Pictures taken with indoor lighting appear tinted (either bluish or yellowish). ❏ The picture is composed of a uniform, primary color (for example, a close-up shot of lemons or oranges). ❏ No white color is present in picture.
350444-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM 4 Using iPAQ Image Zone Using iPAQ Image Zone, you can: ■ View pictures stored on your iPAQ Pocket PC or on a storage card ■ Record sounds with pictures ■ View a slideshow ■ Print pictures Note: You can find more information on using iPAQ Image Zone in the Help files. Tap Start > Programs > iPAQ Image Zone, then tap > Help. Viewing Pictures 1. Tap the Camera icon on the bottom of the screen. From the Command bar, tap File > Play.
350444-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using iPAQ Image Zone To view images in a different folder: 1. Tap File > Change Folder. 2. Select the desired folder. 3. Tap OK. Viewing a Picture Full-Screen To view a picture full-screen, and to be able to zoom in or out: 1. Tap a thumbnail to select the picture. 2. Tap View > Image, or tap on the preview window. 3. Zoom in or out using the toolbar buttons.
350444-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using iPAQ Image Zone To change audio options: 1. Tap File > Options > Audio tab. 2. Select your audio options. 3. Tap OK. Viewing a Slideshow You can view a slideshow of the images in the current folder. To start the slideshow, tap View > Slideshow. During the slideshow, tap anywhere on the screen to display the on-screen controls which you can use to move forward or backward through the slides, or to end the slideshow.
350444-001.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Using iPAQ Image Zone To print a picture: 1. Select the picture to be printed by tapping on its thumbnail. 2. Tap File > Print.
350444-001.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM A Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
350444-001.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo—United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
350444-001.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 9, 2003 4:07 PM Regulatory Notices Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Korean Notice European Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community, and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
