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hp photosmart 612 digital camera user guide
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Trademark and copyright information © Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this mate
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Camera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 1: Attach the wrist strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 2: Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 3: Choose the camera language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 4: Set
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System requirements for a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Installing the software on a Windows computer. . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting the camera to a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . 27 Unloading images to a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computer . . . . . . . 29 Using the camera with a Macintosh computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 System requirements for a Macintosh computer . . . . . . . . . . 31 Changing the PC
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Obtaining support within the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Obtaining support worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Appendix A: Reference Symbols on the status LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Camera indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Camera specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Your HP photosmart 612 digital camera takes high-quality pictures you can share with family and friends on the Internet or by e-mail. It comes with software for manipulating, storing, and printing your photos. Your camera includes the following features: 2.3 megapixel (MP) resolution point-and-shoot simplicity automatic exposure automatic focus integrated flash with red-eye reduction universal serial bus (USB) computer connection 2x digital zoom 2x optical zoom
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power control shutter button self-timer LED flash viewfinder lens zoom control control dial display CF memory card control compartment door viewfinder viewfinder LED image display battery access CF card release tripod mount digital zoom image quality indicator flash symbols indicator images remaining battery level self-timer CF card indicator indicator image quality self-timer button flash button button 2 HP photosmart 612 User Guide
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Setup Setting up your digital camera is quick and easy—follow these steps and you’ll be ready to take pictures. Step 1: Attach the wrist strap 1 Thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment that is located under the CF memory card compartment door. You might need to use a pointed object, such as a paper clip, to pull the end of the loop through. 2 Pull the strap through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. Step 2: Install the batteries 1 Locate the battery compartment d
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Step 3: Choose the camera language 1 Slide the POWER CONTROL to turn the camera on. 2 Turn the CONTROL ( ) dial until the language you want to use is highlighted on the image display. 3 Press the dial in to select the language. Step 4: Set the camera date and time 1 Turn the dial to point to the date format, and then press the dial to change it. 2 Turn the dial to point to the date, and then press the dial. 3 Turn the dial to change the number, and then press the dial to confirm it. 4 Set
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To review your images 1 Press the dial to begin reviewing your pictures on the image display on the back of the camera. 2 Turn the dial to scroll through images of pictures you have taken. To navigate the menus 1 Press the dial again. The main menu appears as a row of icons across the top of the image display. PRINT DELETE VIEW MAGNIFY SETUP EXIT (DPOF) THUMB- NAILS 2 Turn the dial to the right until the desired icon is selected on the image display. Each icon represents an action or a menu
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Storing images on a CF memory card Your digital camera comes with 8 megabytes (MB) of internal memory so that you can store images directly in the camera. However, it also has a slot for an optional CF memory card. The CF memory card allows you to expand your camera’s memory so you can take more pictures. Then, after you unload images to your computer, you can reuse the card. With a CF memory card you can also view and save images on a computer that is equipped with a CF memory card reade
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Taking pictures This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures. When you are familiar with this process, you can use the advanced camera functions described in later chapters. Note If the camera is on, you can take a picture anytime, even if the image display is off or shows a menu. Taking a picture 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder. 3 Adjust the zoom by pressing the ends of the Z
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Previewing your pictures Instead of looking through the viewfinder to frame a picture, you can use the image display to preview a picture. The image display shows exactly what your picture will look like, whereas the viewfinder is slightly less accurate. Preview your picture on the image display when precise framing is important, especially when you are taking a close-up shot. Note Using the image display consumes a lot of battery power. To conserve battery power, the camera automatically
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Note If the camera cannot find a focus or if the exposure will be longer than 1/30 second, a yellow light appears to the left of the viewfinder. You can still take the picture, but the results might not be optimal. Using focus lock The automatic focus feature focuses on the subject in the middle of the picture and requires good contrast within that subject area. If you do not want your subject to be in the middle of the image or if the subject lacks contrast, use focus lock. 1 Frame a sub
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When the lens reaches either the extreme wide or extreme telephoto position it stops moving even if you continue to press the control. Zoom control To use the digital zoom 1 Turn on the camera and go to Prieview mode. 2 Press the zoom control toward the telephoto ( ) position and hold it. 3 Release the control and then press the zoom control toward the telephoto ( ) position again to activate digital zoom. The image display comes on automatically and 2X DIGITAL ZOOM appears in the status l
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To use the self-timer 1 Attach the camera to a tripod, or place it on a stable surface at an appropriate distance and height from the subject. 2 With the camera on, self-timer indicator frame your self-timer button subject in the viewfinder, and then press the SELF-TIMER () button until the self-timer symbol appears on the status LCD. 3 Press the SHUTTER button all the way down, and then release it. The red self-timer indicator light on the front of the camera blinks for 10 seconds w
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