HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera

Quick Start Guide

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Contents

1 Getting started...4 Accessing the electronic User Guide.4 Camera top, side, and back..6 Camera front and bottom..7 Camera dock insert..8 Setting up your camera..9 Install the battery..9 Charge the battery..9 Turn on the camera...10 Choose the language..10 Set the region..11 Set the date and time..11 Install and format an optional memory card....12 Install the software..13 Taking pictures and recording video clips....15 Take a still picture..15 Record a video clip...15 Reviewing and deleting images and video clips...17 Review images and video clips..17 Delete an image...17 Transferring and printing images.18 Transfer images...18 Print images from the camera..18 Camera quick reference.20

Getting started

This printed Quick Start Guide provides the information you need to get started using the essential features of your camera. For detailed information about camera features, see the electronic User Guide (see Accessing the electronic User Guide on page 4).
Quick Start Guide This printed guide will help you to: Electronic User Guide The electronic User Guide includes: Descriptions of all the camera features Battery information, including: Extending battery life A description of the power indicator icons Troubleshooting Getting assistance from HP Camera specifications
Start using your camera quickly Install the HP Photosmart Software Become familiar with your camera's basic features

Accessing the electronic User Guide
The electronic User Guide is on the HP Photosmart Software CD.
To view the User Guide: 1. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. On Windows: Click View User Guide on the main page of the installation screen. On Macintosh: Open the readme file in the docs folder on the CD. The electronic User Guide is also copied to your computer when you install the HP Photosmart Software. To view the User Guide after it has been installed on your computer: On Windows: Open the HP Solution Center and click on Help and Support. On Macintosh: Open the HP Device Manager and select Camera User Guide from the Information and Settings pop-up menu.
Getting assistance For tips and tools to help you use your camera more effectively, visit www.hp.com. From here, click on Learn About: Digital Photography (English Only). For product assistance, diagnostics, and driver downloads 24x7, visit www.hp.com/support. For help with the HP Photosmart Software, see the software's online help.
Camera top, side, and back
Mode buttonAccesses the Shooting Mode menu while in Picture Capture. Shooting Mode options are Auto Mode, Close-up, Steady Photo, Theatre, Panorama Right, Panorama Left, Landscape, Portrait, Action, Night Portrait, Beach, Snow, Sunset. Flash buttonAccesses the flash settings while in Picture Capture. Settings are Auto, Flash On, Flash Off. Picture Capture/Video Record/Playback Picture Capture, selectorSwitches between Playback (see Picture Capture, Video Record, and Video Record, and Playback on page 20). Speaker. Shutter button.
Power light. Zoom lever (Digital and Optical)In Video Record, press Capture or press to zoom out. In magnify the selected image or press thumbnails of your images. Picture to zoom in or to to view

Playback, press

and images.
buttonsScroll through menus and
buttonDisplays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. USB connector. Battery Charging light. in Delete buttonAccesses the Delete function while Playback.
Back buttonReturns you to a previous menu or view. Image Display.

Camera front and bottom

1 Microphone.
Flash. Self-Timer/Focus Assist light. Lens. Lens cover/Power switchTurns the camera on and off and protects the lens while the camera is off. Dock connector. Tripod mount. Battery/Memory Card door.

Camera dock insert

If you purchase an optional HP Photosmart dock, it will come with multiple plastic inserts. When setting up the dock for use with this camera, use the dock insert with the black triangle tag. For instructions, see the documentation that came with your dock.

Setting up your camera

Install the battery
1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding the door latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory Card door. 2. Insert the battery in the larger slot, pushing the battery in until the latch catches. 3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door. Note Fully charge the battery before using it the first time. Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To remove the battery, press the battery latch as shown until the battery springs free.

Charge the battery

You can charge the battery in the camera, using the USB cable and power adapter. Note Your camera uses a rechargeable HP Photosmart R07 Lithium Ion battery (L1812A/ L1812B). Do not charge any other battery in the camera, optional dock, or optional quick recharger.
1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the camera, and the large end into the power adapter, as shown. 2. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The cameras blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is charging; the battery is fully charged when the light stays on solid (approximately 23 hours).

Turn on the camera

To turn on the camera, slide the lens cover open until it clicks, uncovering the lens. To turn off the camera, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks, covering the lens. Caution When sliding the lens cover, keep your fingers clear of the lens. Fingerprints on the lens can impair the quality of the picture.

Choose the language

Use to choose the language that you want, then. press

Set the region

Along with the Language setting, the Region setting determines the default date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television. 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 uploaded them to your computer, and will ensure that images are accurately marked if you use the date and time imprint feature. 1. Use to adjust the highlighted value. 2. Use 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 again to confirm. are correct, then press
Install and format an optional memory card
This camera supports standard, high speed, and high capacity Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 32MB to 4GB. 1. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory Card door. 2. Insert the optional memory card in the smaller slot as shown. Make sure the memory card snaps into place. 3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door and turn on the camera. 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. With the camera turned on, slide to. to display the Delete sub-menu. Press to select Format Card, then press. Use Use to select Yes, then press to format the card.

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 the camera off, then remove the memory card.

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, adjust image quality, add colors and special effects, and more). To install the HP Photosmart Software, your computer must meet the system requirements as stated on the camera packaging. To learn about Windows Vista support for your camera, see www.hp.com/go/windowsvista (English only). 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.

Windows

1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation window does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD drive, then click OK. 3. When the software has finished installing, re-enable virus protection software.

Macintosh

1. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive. 2. Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop. 3. Double-click the installer icon, then follow the onscreen instructions.
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Once installation is complete and you have restarted your computer, System Preferences automatically opens to the HP Photosmart Camera settings. You may change settings so the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically when you connect your camera to your Macintosh (for more information, click Help on the HP Photosmart Camera settings dialog).
Taking pictures and recording video clips
to take pictures or to to
Slide to either record video clips.

Take a still picture

You can take a picture when you are in Picture Capture. to. 1. Slide 2. Frame the subject in the Image Display. 3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure and lock the focus and exposure. The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked. 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. After you have taken a picture, the camera displays it briefly in the Image Display.

Record a video clip

You can record a video when you are in Video Record. 1. Slide to. 2. Frame the subject in the Image Display.

3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure focus and exposure. The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked. 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down and release to begin recording video. 5. To stop recording video, press and release the Shutter button again. After you have recorded a video clip, the camera displays it briefly in the Image Display.
Reviewing and deleting images and video clips

Playback.

Review images and video clips
You can review images and video clips in to. 1. Slide 2. Use to scroll through your images and video once the first clips. To play a video clip, press screen of the clip appears on the Image Display.

Delete an image

You can delete individual images during 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide Use Press Use Playback: to. to select an image or video clip. to display the Delete sub-menu. to select This Image, then press
Transferring and printing images

Transfer images

Use this procedure to transfer images and video clips to your computer. Tip You can also perform this task using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the documentation that came with your dock). 1. Turn off the camera, then connect it to the computer using the USB cable that came with your camera. 2. Turn on the camera. When the Image Display indicates that the camera is connected to the computer, follow the instructions on the computer screen to transfer the images. If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software and need more information, see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software.
Print images from the camera
You can connect the camera to any PictBridge-certified printer to print images. 1. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages.
2. Turn off the camera, then connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera. 3. Turn on the camera. 4. When the camera is connected to the printer, the Image Display shows an image. Use to select the image you want to print. 5. Press. 6. In the Print Options menu, select Print this image now to begin printing. displays on the selected image in the Image Display to indicate that the image is being printed. 7. After the printer has printed the image, disconnect the camera from the printer. To learn about other printing options, see either the electronic User Guide or Camera Help located in any menu.

Camera quick reference

Use this chapter as a quick reference to camera features. To learn more about these camera features, refer to the electronic User Guide or on-camera Help. Picture Capture, Video Record, and Playback Picture Capture allows you to frame pictures in the Image Display. To activate Picture Capture, slide to. Video Record allows you to frame videos in the Image Display. To activate Video Record, slide to. Playback allows you review and delete images and video clips. To activate Playback, slide to. Camera Menus Menus allow you to adjust camera settings, work with images, and access camera help. Within a menu, use to move to specific selections. To exit the menu, press at any time.
Picture Capture MenuAllows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of future images you capture with your camera. To access this menu, slide to , then press. You can select from the following options: Self-Timer

Adaptive Lighting Image Quality Burst Tag Date & Time Imprint Exposure Compensation Exposure Bracketing White Balance ISO Speed AE Metering Camera Setup Camera Help
Video Capture MenuAllows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of future video clips you capture with your camera. To access this menu, slide to , then press. You can select from the following options: Video Quality Self-Timer Tag Exposure Compensation White Balance AE Metering Camera Setup Camera Help
Playback MenuAllows you to work with images. To access this menu, slide to , then press. You can select from the following options: Design Gallery (Remove Red Eyes, Rotate, Apply Artistic Effects, Enhance Photos, Modify Color, Add Borders, Crop) Photosmart Express (Print, Share, Buy Prints Online) Tag View Slideshow Stitch Panorama Move Images to Card Camera Setup Camera Help
Camera Setup MenuAllows you to change the camera's behavior. To access this menu, press from , , or , then select Camera Setup. You can select from the following options: Display Brightness Camera Sounds Display Timeout Digital Zoom Date & Time USB Configuration TV Configuration Language

Camera Help MenuProvides descriptions of camera features and picture-taking tips. To access this
menu, press from , , or , then select Camera Help. You can select from the following options: Top Ten Tips Camera Accessories Camera Buttons Using Shooting Modes Using Design Gallery Using Photosmart Express Printing Images Recording Video Clips Reviewing Pictures and Video Tagging Images Deleting Images Transferring Images Managing Batteries Getting Assistance Tour Camera Features Camera Shortcuts About
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Fact sheet

HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera
Overview Take stunning 7.2-megapixel photos with the powerful, easy-to-use HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera. This camera features a large 3-inch image display and an extra-wide viewing angle up to 170 degrees perfect for viewing photos indoor and outdoor. Enhance photos in-camera with pet-eye fix and the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies, including HP Design Gallery with slimming and industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal.(1) The HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera also features HP touch-up for the removal of blemishes and HP steady photo anti-shake to help prevent blurred photos.

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Frank Fellows, HP +frank.fellows@hp.com Melanie Wehrman Porter Novelli for HP +melanie.wehrman @porternovelli.com Hewlett-Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304 www.hp.com
Key features and benefits 7.2-megapixels for beautiful prints and enlargements up to poster size. Zoom in for dramatic, close-up shots, using 24x total zoom 3x internal optical zoom lens, 8x digital. Big, 3-inch image display for framing and viewing photos and menus indoors or out. First HP digital camera to offer pet-eye fix feature to fix glowing pet eyes in-camera. HP steady photo anti-shake feature helps to prevent blurred photos in lower light accounting for hand shake and moving subjects. Enjoy quick photo organization for easy sharing simply tag photos using in-camera menus. Take photos using 32 MB internal memory, or expand the cameras memory using an optional SD memory card(2) and never miss a shot. High-quality VGA video with audio shoots at 24 frames per second. On-camera menu to easily order and share photos on Snapfish using HP Photosmart Express.(3) Features a slim design to fit easily in a pocket or purse. Microsoft Windows Vista ready. Additional features HP Real Life technologies help take the guesswork out of digital photography, making it easy to produce great photos that are crisp, realistic and true-to-life. HP Real Life technologies include: o o o Industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal and pet-eye fix.(1) Adaptive Lighting Technology automatically adjusts high-contrast photos to bring faces out of shadows and details out of backgrounds. HP Design Gallery adds artistic effects and borders to photos right on the camera apply slimming effect, remove blemishes, brighten photos and
more no PC or software required. o In-camera panorama stitching allows the user to align, capture and review a panorama image on the camera and stitch up to five photos together to save as one image for easy printing before downloading to a computer. HP Photosmart Express makes sharing, printing and saving digital photos easy users simply take a photo and select its destination right on the back of the camera. HP Photosmart Premier software allows users to edit, organize, print, share and archive digital photos. Meets HPs General Specification for the Environment, which includes compliance with the EU ROHS Directive (focus: lead, cadmium, mercury, PBDE, PBDP).(4) Easily transfer photos, save, view, print and share photos on a PC, Snapfish and TV, and recharge in-camera battery, plus a spare, using optional HP Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock. Add wireless capabilities by purchasing optional HP Photosmart 6224 Wireless Picture Manager to share your photos via a wireless home network.(5) Spend more time shooting and sharing photos by quickly charging the HP Photosmart R837 Digital Cameras included high-capacity, lithium-ion battery in one hour or less(6) with the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharge Kit for R-series cameras.(5)
Technical specifications 7.2-megapixel resolution 24x zoom 3x optical, 8x digital Dimensions/Weight o 3.91 in (W) x 1.06 in (D) x 2.54 in (H) (includes protrusions) o 155 grams without battery (without battery) PictBridge support JPEG (Exif 2.2) Support/Connectivity o USB Connectivity o USB-compatible PC with Windows Vista, 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64 o USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.3.9, 10.4 and later HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services. For more information regarding HP Total Care, including related terms and charges, please go to www.hp.com/support. Pricing and availability Estimated U.S. street price is $229.(7) Expected to be available for purchase April 2007 in North America, Latin America and specific countries of Europe.

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For more information, please visit www.hp.com/go/noredeye. SD memory card not included. Please purchase separately. Snapfish availability varies by region. For more information, please visit www.hp.com/environment.

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Not included; please purchase separately. Actual recharging time may vary based on level of charge remaining in the battery. Actual price may vary.
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