HP PhotoSmart User manual

User’s Guide
hp Photosmart Mobile Camera
Document Part Number: 350444-001
September 2003
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User’s Guide
hp Photosmart Mobile Camera
First Edition September 2003
Document Part Number: 350444-001
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User’s Guide iii
Contents
1Welcome
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Using Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Recording a Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Viewing Pictures and Video Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Ending Your Photo Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Exiting the Photosmart Mobile Camera Software. . . 2–6
Disconnecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera . . . . . 2–6
3 Using the Camera Settings
Customizing the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Auto-Exposure Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Setting Up Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Configuring Instant Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
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Contents
User’s Guide iv
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Configuring File Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Customizing Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Tips for Taking Better Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
4 Using iPAQ Image Zone
Viewing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Viewing a Picture Full-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Recording Sound With a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Viewing a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Printing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
A Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice. . . . . . . . . A–1
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the
FCC logo—United States only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Avis Canadien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Korean Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
European Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
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User’s Guide 1–1
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.
The software programs described below are included on your
HP Photosmart Mobile Camera software and drivers CD.
HP Photosmart Mobile
Camera Software Function
Mobile camera capture
application
Capture images and videos and
modify settings for your HP
Photosmart Mobile Camera.
iPAQ Image Zone Review and share images from your
iPAQ Pocket PC. Print, send, and
email images directly from your
iPAQ, or create slideshows to share
your pictures with friends and family.
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Welcome
User’s Guide 1–2
What’s In the Box
Your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera comes with the following
items:
■HP Photosmart Mobile Camera
■Software and Drivers CD
■Protective carrying case
■Worldwide Limited Warranty card
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.
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User’s Guide 2–1
2
Using the HP Photosmart
Mobile Camera
Getting Acquainted
Component Function
1Lens Shows what will be seen in the photo.
2Rotating Lens Body Allows you to turn the lens to aim at
the subject when composing a shot.
3SDIO interface Interface between your iPAQ Pocket
PC and your Photosmart Mobile
Camera.
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Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera
User’s Guide 2–2
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. Insert the Software and Drivers CD that came with your
Photosmart Mobile Camera into your computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Photosmart
software and drivers.
Connecting the Photosmart Mobile Camera
to Your iPAQ Pocket PC
To connect the Photosmart Mobile Camera to your iPAQ
Pocket PC:
1. Locate the SD slot on your iPAQ Pocket PC and remove any
memory cards or other devices.
2. Insert the Photosmart Mobile Camera until it is firmly seated
in the expansion card slot of your Pocket PC.
3. You will hear an audible click when the Photosmart Mobile
Camera is fully connected. Now you’re ready to take a
picture.
ÄCAUTION: When you place your iPAQ Pocket PC and Photosmart Mobile Camera on a flat surface, be sure that the lens is not facing
down. Resting the iPAQ Pocket PC on the camera lens may place stress
on the camera joints.
Do not use excessive force when handling the Photosmart Mobile
Camera or when connecting or disconnecting it.
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Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera
User’s Guide 2–3
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.
Component Function
1Digital viewfinder Displays the picture currently framed
by the camera. Tap the Zoom button to
zoom the view of the picture in or out.
2Zoom buttons Tap these buttons to zoom in or out on
the digital viewfinder image.
3Command Bar Tap the commands to enter information
or switch modes.
4Menu button Tap to change camera settings (refer
to Chapter 3, “Using the Camera
Settings,” for more information.)
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Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera
User’s Guide 2–4
To take a picture:
1. Rotate the lens body on the Photosmart Mobile Camera to
frame the subject you want to photograph in the digital
viewfinder.
2. Make sure that both you and your subject are still to ensure a
clear image.
3. Tap the Shutter button to snap a picture.
When you snap a picture, your iPAQ Pocket PC makes an audible
shutter sound (if you have not muted the sounds). The clock runs
to indicate that the picture has been taken and your iPAQ Pocket
PC is processing the picture. It may take a few seconds to process
and store the picture, depending on its size, quality, and
complexity.
Immediately after capturing an image a preview of the picture
you just took appears so that you can decide to either discard or
keep the image.
■To discard the image, follow the instructions on the screen
and tap the preview image while it is displayed.
■To save an image, simply wait for the preview to disappear
from the screen and the camera application to return to the
digital viewfinder.
5Image Zone button Tap to go to iPAQ Image Zone where
all your captured pictures and recorded
video clips are stored.
6Shutter button Tap to snap a picture or start/stop
recording a video clip.
7Camera status icons The top number is the number of
pictures remaining, the stars indicate
the image quality, the bottom number
is the resolution, and the indicator on
the left side of the screen shows the
metering mode.
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Using the HP Photosmart Mobile Camera
User’s Guide 2–5
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.
Note: Pictures you snap using the zoom feature may not be as
sharp as other pictures. Be careful to hold the camera steady
when snapping zoomed pictures. After you aim the camera, wait
a moment to steady it and to insure that automatic exposure has
taken affect.
Recording a Video Clip
Recording a video clip is similar to capturing a still image. To
capture a video clip:
1. From the Command Bar, tap Mode > Video.
2. Rotate the lens body on the Photosmart Mobile Camera to
frame the subject you want to record in the digital viewfinder.
3. Tap the Shutter button to begin recording your video.
4. Tap the Shutter button a second time to stop recording.
To return the Photosmart Mobile Camera to still image mode,
from the Command Bar, tap Mode > Still.
Viewing Pictures and Video Clips
You can use iPAQ Image Zone to browse the pictures and
videos you have taken and recorded. To switch to iPAQ Image
Zone, from the Command Bar, tap File > Play, or tap the Image
Zone button in Capture mode. For more information, refer to
Chapter 4, “Using iPAQ Image Zone.”
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User’s Guide 2–6
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. Pull the Photosmart Mobile Camera out of the Pocket PC.
Note: Store your Photosmart Mobile Camera in the case that
comes with it when you are not using it.
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User’s Guide 3–1
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. Features
include:
■Self-timer
■Exposure settings (white balance, color settings,
auto-exposure metering)
■Compression settings
■Resolution settings
■Digital effects
To make changes to the camera settings:
1. Tap File > Menu.
2. Select the category that you would like to modify, then tap
Change.
3. Choose the best setting from the list of options.
4. Tap OK to exit the Settings menu.
Using the Camera Settings menu, you can modify many different
aspects of the capture settings. Below is a list of the possible
settings and the situations in which you would use them.
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Using the Camera Settings
User’s Guide 3–2
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.
■None—Best for shots where one color (other than white) is
prevalent in the picture.
Color Settings
Allows you to capture images with creative effects. Possible
Color Settings are:
■Full Color (default)—Standard color output.
■Black & White—Grayscale image.
■Negative—Produces a color negative of the image taken.
Compression
Choose the picture quality from three compressions for the
pictures you snap. Higher-quality pictures look better, especially
at greater magnification. Lower-quality pictures require less
storage space on your iPAQ Pocket PC, and may take less time
when sending by e-mail or infrared.
■Good
■Better
■Best (default)
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Using the Camera Settings
User’s Guide 3–3
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.
■Center-weighted (default)—Measures the brightness of the
entire picture, with emphasis on the large area in center of a
scene.
■Average—The entire scene is used to calculate exposure.
Setting Up Other Features
Configuring Instant Review
Instant Review allows you to see a preview of the image you just
captured to quickly determine whether you want to keep or
discard the image. To set the time period for Instant Review:
1. Tap File > Menu > Setup tab.
2. Select Instant Review from the list, then tap Change.
3. Select the period of time you want the Instant Review image
to remain on the screen.
4. Tap OK to exit the Settings menu.
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Using the Camera Settings
User’s Guide 3–4
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. Tap File > Menu > Setup tab.
2. Select Self-Timer from the list, then tap Change.
3. Select Off.
4. Tap OK to exit the Settings menu.
Configuring File Settings
The settings menu on the Photosmart mobile camera allows you
to specify how images are named and stored on your iPAQ
Pocket PC. Using the File > Menu settings, you can change the
filename prefix of images you capture and adjust the image
counter. Additionally, you can specify the folder on your iPAQ
Pocket PC where images are stored. To access the file settings
menu:
1. Tap File > Menu > File tab.
2. Make the desired changes to the file configuration.
3. Tap OK to exit the Settings menu.
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Using the Camera Settings
User’s Guide 3–5
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).
Note: Changing the video resolution not only sets the image size
for video recordings, but it also affects the size of the digital
viewfinder image. The higher the resolution, the lower the
frame size.
3. Select the appropriate option to choose whether to turn audio
off or on.
4. Tap OK to exit the Settings menu.
Tips for Taking Better Pictures
There are a number of things you can do to ensure the pictures
you take with your HP Photosmart Mobile Camera are of the
highest possible quality.
■When taking pictures of scenes with many fine details and
many colors (for example, a farmer’s market), use the Best
compression setting.
■When taking pictures of subjects where the background has
bright lights, try to frame the subject so that the bright lights
do not appear in the picture.
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Using the Camera Settings
User’s Guide 3–6
■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.
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User’s Guide 4–1
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.
Or
From the Start menu, tap Programs > iPAQ Image Zone.
Note: The viewer opens in Browse mode by default. Browse
mode displays thumbnail view of the pictures in the current
folder.
2. Tap a thumbnail to select the picture. A preview of the
picture and information about it will be displayed.
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Using iPAQ Image Zone
User’s Guide 4–2
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. If the picture is too
large to fit on the screen, you can display other parts of the
picture by dragging the stylus on the screen, or by using the
Navigation Buttons.
4. Tap OK to return to thumbnail view.
Recording Sound With a Picture
You can record sound for each picture. When the picture is
displayed, the associated sound is played. Pictures with sound
have a speaker icon in their thumbnails.
To add sound to a picture:
1. Select the picture by tapping on its thumbnail.
2. Tap the Cassette icon on the menu bar.
3. Tap the Record button on the Recording toolbar.
4. Speak into the microphone or record the sound.
5. Tap the Stop button on the Recording toolbar.
6. Tap the Cassette icon on the Command bar to close the
Recording toolbar.
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