HP Photosmart
M730 series
Digital Camera
User Guide
6.5” x 9” FRONT COVER
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Contents
1 Getting started
Camera top and back ................................................................................................................3
Camera front, side, and bottom..................................................................................................4
Before taking pictures.................................................................................................................4
Install the batteries...............................................................................................................4
Turn on the camera..............................................................................................................4
Choose the language...........................................................................................................5
Set the region.......................................................................................................................5
Set the date and time...........................................................................................................5
Install and format an optional memory card.........................................................................6
Install the software................................................................................................................6
Using your camera......................................................................................................................7
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips
Taking pictures...........................................................................................................................8
Recording video clips.................................................................................................................9
Instant Review............................................................................................................................9
Auto focus and exposure............................................................................................................9
Focusing on the subject......................................................................................................10
Optimizing focus.................................................................................................................10
Using Focus Lock...............................................................................................................11
Optimizing exposure...........................................................................................................11
Using zoom...............................................................................................................................11
Optical zoom.......................................................................................................................12
Digital zoom........................................................................................................................12
3 Setting options for taking pictures and recording video clips
Setting the flash........................................................................................................................13
Flash Setting—Red-Eye.....................................................................................................13
Using the Picture Capture and Video Record menus...............................................................14
Using Panorama mode.......................................................................................................15
Using the Self-Timer setting...............................................................................................16
Using the Burst setting.......................................................................................................17
Adaptive Lighting................................................................................................................17
White Balance.....................................................................................................................17
4 Reviewing images and video clips
Deleting images........................................................................................................................19
Viewing thumbnails...................................................................................................................19
Magnifying images....................................................................................................................19
Using the Playback Menu.........................................................................................................20
Removing red eyes.............................................................................................................20
Tagging images as Favorites.............................................................................................21
Viewing slideshows............................................................................................................21
Previewing panoramas.......................................................................................................21
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5 Using the Design Gallery Menu
Applying artistic effects.............................................................................................................22
Modifying colors........................................................................................................................23
Adding borders.........................................................................................................................23
Cropping images......................................................................................................................23
6 Transferring and printing images
Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software..................................................................25
Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software.............................................................26
Connecting to the computer...............................................................................................26
Using a memory card reader..............................................................................................27
Printing images directly to a printer..........................................................................................27
7 Using HP Photosmart Express
Using the Photosmart Express Menu.......................................................................................29
Marking images for printing......................................................................................................29
Buying prints online..................................................................................................................30
Sharing images.........................................................................................................................31
Setting up online destinations in the camera......................................................................31
Sending images to online destinations...............................................................................31
8 Using the Camera Setup Menu..............................................................................................33
9 Troubleshooting
Resetting the camera...............................................................................................................34
Problems and solutions............................................................................................................34
Camera error messages...........................................................................................................39
10 Product support
Helpful websites.......................................................................................................................40
Getting assistance....................................................................................................................40
A Managing batteries
Top points about batteries........................................................................................................41
Extending battery life................................................................................................................41
Safety precautions for using batteries......................................................................................41
Power indicators.......................................................................................................................42
Battery performance.................................................................................................................42
Recharging NiMH batteries......................................................................................................43
B Specifications
Memory capacity.......................................................................................................................45
Image quality............................................................................................................................45
Index..............................................................................................................................................46
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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
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Power light.
button.
Shutter button.
Delete button—Accesses the
Delete function while in Instant Review (see “Instant
Review” on page 9 and
Playback (see “Deleting images” on page 19).
Flash button— Accesses the flash settings while in
the flash” on page 13).
Picture Capture (see “Setting
selector—Switches between
Picture Capture,
Video Record, and
Playback (see “Taking pictures” on page 8, “Recording video clips” on page 9,
and “Reviewing images and video clips” on page 18).
Zoom lever—Accesses
(see “Viewing thumbnails” on page 19), and
on page 19) functions.
/
Zoom (see “Using zoom” on page 11),
Thumbnails
Magnify (see “Magnifying images”
and
buttons—Scroll through menus and images.
button—Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions.
Back button—Returns you to the previous menu or view.
Image Display.
Getting started
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Chapter 1
Camera front, side, and bottom
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Flash.
Microphone.
Self-Timer light (see “Using the Self-Timer setting” on page 16).
Tripod mount.
Dock/USB connector—Provides direct and indirect (via optional dock) USB connectivity.
Battery/Memory Card door.
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Before taking pictures
Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips.
Install the batteries
1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding the
latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory Card
door.
Insert the two AA batteries.
2.
3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door.
NOTE:
If using rechargeable NiMH batteries,
fully charge the batteries before using them the
first time (see “Recharging NiMH batteries”
on page 43). Turn off the camera before
removing the batteries.
Turn on the camera
To turn on the camera, press the
button.
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Getting started
Choose the language
.
to choose the language you want, then
Use
press
Camera
To change the language later, use the
Setup Menu (see “Using the Camera Setup Menu”
on page 33).
Set the region
Along with the language setting, the region setting
determines the default date format.
Use
.
to choose the region you want, then press
Set the date and time
Accurately setting the date and time will help you locate images once you have transferred
them to your computer, and will ensure that images are accurately marked if you use the
date and time imprint feature. See Date & Time Imprint under “Using the Picture Capture
and Video Record menus” on page 14.
1. Use
2. Use
to adjust the highlighted value.
to move to the other selections and
repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set
correctly.
3. Press
when the date, time, and format
settings are correct, then press
confirm.
again to
To change the date and time later, use the
Setup Menu (see “Using the Camera Setup Menu” on page 33).
Camera
Before taking pictures
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Chapter 1
Install and format an optional memory card
This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD and
SDHC) memory cards, 32MB to 8GB.
1. Turn off the camera and open
the Battery/Memory Card door.
Insert the memory card in the
smaller slot as shown. Make
sure the memory card snaps
into place.
2.
3. Close the Battery/Memory
Card door and turn on the
camera.
NOTE: When you turn on your
camera with a memory card
installed, the camera indicates
the number of images you can
store on the memory card at the
current
setting. This camera supports
storing a maximum of 2000
images on a memory card.
Image Quality
Always format new memory cards before first use. Formatting removes all images from
the memory card, so make sure to transfer existing images before formatting (see
“Transferring and printing images” on page 25).
1. With the camera turned on, slide
to
2. Press
3. Use
4. Use
to select Format Card, then press
to select Yes, then press
to format the card.
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.
.
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, turn off the camera then remove the memory card. To transfer images
from internal memory to an optional memory card, see Move Images to Card
under “Using the Playback Menu” on page 20.
For information about supported memory cards, see “Storage” on page 44.
Install the software
The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips
to your computer, as well as features for modifying stored images (remove red eyes,
rotate, crop, resize, and more).
To install the HP Photosmart Software, your computer must meet the system
requirements as stated on the camera packaging.
If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the Hewlett-
Packard Technical Support website for more information: www.hp.com/support. Known
issues are often fixed with new releases of firmware. To optimize your digital photography
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