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HP Photosmart M627 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera User Guide...
  • Page 2 Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Capture Menu...17 Exposure Compensation...19 White Balance...19 ISO speed...19 Reviewing images and video clips...20 Deleting images...21 Viewing thumbnails...21 Magnifying images...21 Using the Design Gallery Menu...22 Removing red eyes...22 Applying artistic effects...23 Modifying colors...23 Adding borders...23 Recording audio...24 HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera...
  • Page 4 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...26 Printing images from the camera...26 Using HP Photosmart Express...28 Using the Photosmart Express Menu...28 Setting up online destinations in the camera...28 Sending images to online destinations...29...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    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 Flash button—See Photosmart Express button—See on page Live View/Playback button—Switches between Live View and...

  • Page 6: Camera Front, Side, And Bottom

    (continued) Image Display. Battery Charging light. Camera front, side, and bottom Flash. Self-Timer light (see Microphone. USB connector. Power adapter connector. Tripod mount. Dock connector. Battery/Memory card door. Camera dock insert If you purchase a dock, it will come with multiple clear inserts. When setting up an optional dock for use with this camera, use the dock insert with the square green tag.

  • Page 7: Charge The Batteries

    Note You can also charge batteries in the camera using an optional HP AC power adapter, or in the extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart premium camera dock. Install the batteries Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory card door.

  • Page 8: Set The Region

    To change the date and time later, use the Setup Menu (see Using the Setup Menu on page Install and format an optional memory card This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-branded Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory card door.

  • Page 9: Install The Software

    Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation screen does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD drive, then click OK.

  • Page 10: Using Your Camera

    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: –...

  • Page 11: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down, then release it when done. HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Shooting mode indicator.

  • Page 12: Recording Video Clips

    Image from the Delete sub-menu, then press Note To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer them to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to a TV. Auto focus and exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures and locks the focus and exposure.

  • Page 13: Optimizing Focus

    If the camera is set to a shooting mode other than Fast Shot (see Fast Shot under the shooting modes on page HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Using the shooting modes on page 15).

  • Page 14: Using Zoom

    exposure, a shaking hand icon ( 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 ● Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.

  • Page 15: Setting The Flash

    Shooting modes are predefined settings for everyday situations. They are optimized for particular types of scenes or shooting situations. HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level, until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you until digital zooming stops.

  • Page 16: Using The Self-Timer Mode

    To select a shooting mode, press mode, then press 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 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.

  • Page 17: Using The Burst Mode

    While in Live View or Playback, press to highlight a menu option, then press sub-menu. to highlight a setting, then press Press HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Video button, then release it. to highlight Deleting images on page to exit the Capture Menu.
  • Page 18 For on-camera information about an option, use sub-menu, then press Shooting Modes—For selecting a shooting mode. For information about shooting modes and another way to select them, see modes on page Image Quality—Sets resolution and compression for images. The greater the number, the higher the resolution.

  • Page 19: Exposure Compensation

    Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds, and can be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash, or when taking pictures of fast moving objects. Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can be of lower quality. HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera...

  • Page 20: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    Battery indicator (see Power indicators on page Memory card indicator. Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page Number of images to print (see images on page 25). Image tagged as Favorite (see on page 29).

  • Page 21: Deleting Images

    While in Playback, press displayed image is magnified 2x. image. Press to return to Playback. HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera 29). View Thumbnails. to scroll through the thumbnails. (same as Zoom In on the Zoom lever). The currently to pan around the magnified...

  • Page 22: Using The Design Gallery Menu

    Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. While in Playback, use to highlight the to highlight an option, then press Remove Red Eyes—See Apply Artistic Effects—See Modify Color—See Add Borders—See Rotate—Rotates images in 90-degree increments.

  • Page 23: Applying Artistic Effects

    Adding borders If you plan to apply artistic effects or modify colors, do so before adding a border. HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Apply Artistic Effects, then press to exit without saving and return to the Apply Artistic Modify Color, then press...

  • Page 24: Recording Audio

    To stop recording and attach the audio clip to the displayed image, press To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer them to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to a TV.

  • Page 25: Transferring And Printing Images

    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.

  • Page 26: Connecting To The Computer

    Using a memory card reader You can put your camera’s optional memory card into a (separately purchased) memory card reader. Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have built-in memory card slots which act as a memory card reader. For Windows computers: Insert your camera’s memory card into the memory card reader (or into your...
  • Page 27 Note If you connect the camera to a non- HP printer and encounter problems with printing, contact your printer manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Using the Setup Menu on page...

  • Page 28: Using Hp Photosmart Express

    You must have the HP Photosmart Software, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows) or HP Photosmart Mac (Macintosh), on your computer to use some features in the Photosmart Express Menu. For information about this software, see...

  • Page 29: Sending Images To Online Destinations

    Step 2. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press Selecting images for printing Turn on the camera, then press to highlight HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Share Menu Setup..., then press to select it. A appears over the again.

  • Page 30: Buying Prints Online

    to display an image you want to mark for printing, then press menu. to specify the number of copies to print (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 Step 4.

  • Page 31: Using The Setup Menu

    Korea, and Taiwan. ● PAL—Used primarily in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of Asia. on page HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera (Language)—Sets the language. See , then use to highlight to display the menu option’s Set the date and time...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. ● Ensure that the optional HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera (directly or through an optional dock) and is plugged into a working electrical outlet, and that the HP AC power adapter is not damaged or defective.
  • Page 33 ● 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.
  • Page 34 My image is too bright. ● Turn the flash off (see ● Move back from the subject and use zoom. ● Adjust Exposure Compensation (see Exposure Compensation under Capture Menu on page My image is too dark. ● Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, use the flash (see on page 15), or add indirect lighting.
  • Page 35 I get an error message when transferring images to my computer. A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have affected the camera. Close the HP Photosmart Transfer Software, remove the camera from the optional dock or disconnect the camera from the USB cable and reset the camera (see camera on page 32).

  • Page 36: Product Support

    Customers with disabilities HP Total Care, driver and software updates, support information Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product, consult the following standard HP support offerings: Consult the product documentation. – Review – Review the electronic Help section within the software.
  • Page 37 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. HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera...

  • Page 38: A Managing Batteries

    If you are turning on the camera only to view images, hold down camera to start in Playback without extending the lens. ● Connect the camera to the optional HP AC power adapter when you transfer or print. Safety precautions for using batteries ●...

  • Page 39: Power Indicators

    Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. Battery Type Alkaline NiMH Photo Lithium HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Description Battery level is low. Camera will soon power down. Battery is depleted. Camera will power down. Camera is operating on AC power.

  • Page 40: Battery Performance

    You can recharge NiMH batteries in the charger that came with your camera. You can also charge the batteries in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter or in an optional HP Photosmart dock that has a battery bay.

  • Page 41: Safety Precautions For Recharging Batteries

    You can recharge the batteries in the charger that came with your camera, in the camera with an optional HP AC Adapter, or in an optional dock with battery bay. These devices may be warm while charging NiMH batteries. This is normal. However, you should follow the safety precautions below.

  • Page 42: B Specifications

    Specifications Resolution Sensor Color depth Lens Viewfinder Zoom Focus Shutter speed Built-in flash Flash working range Image Display Storage 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 Diagonal 7.26 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors).

  • Page 43: Memory Capacity

    HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera ● 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...

  • Page 44: Image Quality

    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 7MP Best Normal (7MP) Note...

  • Page 45: Index

    25, 26 Date & Time 8, 31 Date & Time Imprint 18 Delete button 5 digital zoom 14 dimensions 43 HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera direct print 26 Display Brightness 31 dock insert 6 e-mail images 28 exposure 13...
  • Page 46 print buying 30 optical zoom 14 parts of camera 5, 6 Photosmart Express button 5 Photosmart Express Menu 28, 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 record...

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