HP Photosmart 720 Series User manual

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special handling at end-of-life:
® Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the image LCD.
® Alkaline manganese dioxide-zinc or fthium-iron disulfide AA
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Tabme of Contents
1-Getting started .......................... 9
Camera Parts ............................. 10
Setup ................................... 15
Attaching the wrist strap .................. 15
Installingthe batteries ................... 15
Insertingthe memory card (optional) ......... 16
Turning on power ...................... 16
Choosing the language .................. 17
Setting the date and time ................. 17
Installingthe software ................... 18
Windows ......................... 18
Macintosh ........................ 19
2-Taking pictures ......................... 21
Taking still pictures ......................... 21
Using focus lock ....................... 21
Using instant review ..................... 22
Recording video clips ....................... 22
Recording audio ........................... 23
Using preview mode ........................ 23
Using the serf-timer and burst features ........... 24
Using the self-timer ..................... 24
Using burst ........................... 24
Using zoom .............................. 25
Optical zoom ......................... 25
Digital zoom .......................... 25
Using the flash ............................ 26
Changing the image quality .................. 27

3-Using playback and the main menu ....... 29
Using playback to view images ................ 29
Using the main menu ........................ 31
Rotating images ........................ 32
Deleting images ........................ 32
Recording audio clips .................... 33
Viewing thumbnail images ................ 34
Magnifying images ...................... 34
Using the setup menu .................... 35
Exposure settings .................... 36
Date & time ........................ 38
Welcome screen .................... 38
USBconfiguration setting .............. 39
Move images to card ................. 40
Language ......................... 40
4-Using hp instant share .................. 41
Using hp instant share to print pictures ........... 43
Using the hp instant share e-mail service .......... 44
Adding, modifying, and removing e-mail addresses
44
Selecting images to be e-mailed ............ 45
Windows ......................... 46
Macintosh ......................... 46
5-Unloading, printing, & displaying images .. 47
Unloading to a computer ..................... 47
Printing images ............................ 48
Displaying images on a TV ................... 49
Displaying a slideshow ................... 49
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6-Troubleshooting and support ............. 51
Problems and solutions ...................... 51
Error messages ............................ 56
Error messageson the camera ............. 56
Error messageson the computer ............ 59
Getting assistance ......................... 60
Finding help on the web .................. 60
HP product support .................. 60
HP photosmart website ............... 60
HP accessibility website ............... 60
Contacting hp customer support ............ 60
How hp can help ................... 60
Before you call ..................... 61
Obtaining support in the United States ....... 61
Freetelephone support for one year ...... 61
After the first year ................... 61
Upgraded warranty options ........... 62
Obtaining support worldwide .............. 62
Hewiett-Packard limited warranty statement ....... 66
Regulatory information ...................... 67
Appendix A: Batteries and accessories ...... 69
Managing batteries ........................ 69
Extending battery life .................... 70
Rechargeabb batteries ................... 70
Power conservation ..................... 71
Purchasing accessories ...................... 71
Appendix B: Camera dock ................. 73
Unloading imagesto a computer using the dock .... 75
Printing images using the dock ................ 76
Displaying images on a TV using the dock ........ 76
Appendix C: Specifications ................ 77

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@eHing started
The HP Photosmart 720 digital camera is a 3.3 mega-pixd
camera with 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. This
camera has an exciting new feature called HP _nstan_Share
technology.
With HP Insfar_tShare, you can selectimages to print or e-mail
automatically the next time you connect the camera to your
computer. You can also bypass the computer altogether and
print the selected pictures directly to any HP Deskjetor
Photosmart printers that are USB-enabled.
You can enhance your experience by purchasing an
HP Photosmart 8881 Camera Dock. The Camera Dock allows
you to easily download images to a computer, send images to
a printer or television, recharge the camera batteries, and
provide a convenient home for your camera.
NOTE A Dock Insert is included in
your camera box. This Dock _ ............
Insertenables your camera (and
others of the same model) to use ................ /
the HPCamera Dock. Pleasedo ................. _/'
not use it without the Camera
Dock and DO NOT discard it. Instructions for its useare
included with the Camera Dock aswell as in Appendix B
of this manual.
1-Getting started 9

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1 Memory card door
2IMemory card slot
3 USBconnector
4 ITV connector
5 Poweradapter
I connector
6IE31Display button
7 _ _ Arrow buttons
Description
Allows accessto insert or remove the
memory card. Also allows access to
the connectors for USB,TV,and
oower adapter.
Allows memory card to be inserted
Provides connection to either a
computer or printer
Provides audio/video output to a TV
Provides connection for an optional
HP AC adapter
Turnson Preview mode or turns off
the Image Display
Moves to menu options and
navigates through images
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