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  • Page 1 photosmart 620 series digital camera user's manual Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
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  • Page 3 Apple, Macintosh, and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. SD Logo is a trademark. Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life: Alkaline manganese dioxide-zinc or lithium-iron disulfide AA batteries.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1-Getting started 1-Getting started 1-Getting started 1-Getting started Camera parts ......8 Setup .
  • Page 6 Finding help on the web....53 HP product support....53 HP photosmart website .
  • Page 7 Contacting hp customer support... . . 54 How hp can help ....54 Before you call .
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  • Page 9: 1-Getting Started

    Getting started The HP Photosmart 620 digital camera is a 2.1 mega-pixel camera with 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom capability, and 8 MB of internal memory. You can add additional memory by purchasing an optional memory card. You can use the...

  • Page 10: Camera Parts

    Turns the camera power on and off Power Power Power Power 4 Video/self-timer Solid red indicates that the camera light is recording video Blinking red indicates that the self- timer is activated Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 11 5 Zoom lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to take telephoto and wide angle pictures 6 Power adapter Allows you to connect an optional HP connector AC power adapter to the camera to operate the camera without batteries, or to charge optional rechargeable...
  • Page 12 Zoom In Zoom In position Wrist strap mount Wrist strap attachment Memory card door Provides access to the memory card and USB connector Memory card slot Slot where memory card is inserted Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 13 Arrow Arrow buttons Arrow Arrow navigate through images Switches to Playback mode and button selects menu options Turns the HP Instant Share HP Instant Share HP Instant Share HP Instant Share menu Share Share button Share Share on and off...

  • Page 14: Setup

    Insert the batteries as indicated. NOTE For more information about batteries, see Appendix A: Appendix A: Appendix A: Appendix A: Batteries and accessories Batteries and accessories Batteries and accessories Batteries and accessories on page 61. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 15: Inserting The Memory Card (Optional)

    Inserting the memory card (optional) Your digital camera contains 8 megabytes (MB) of internal memory to store images and video clips. You can also use a memory card (purchased separately) to store more images and video clips. After you unload images to a computer, you can reuse the card.

  • Page 16: Choosing The Language

    For more information about batteries, see Appendix A: Batteries Appendix A: Batteries Appendix A: Batteries Appendix A: Batteries and accessories and accessories on page 61. and accessories and accessories Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 17: Installing The Software

    Share Share menu on the camera. Share Share Windows Insert the HP Photo & Imaging CD into the CD drive of your computer. The installation window automatically appears. NOTE If the installation window does not appear, click Start, Start Start Start Run.
  • Page 18 To install any bonus software To install any bonus software To install any bonus software Double-click the installer icon located in the Bonus folder on the CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the bonus software. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 19: 2-Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures Taking still pictures You can take a picture with the image display on or off. To take a picture: Frame the subject that you want to photograph in the viewfinder. Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter Shutter button Shutter...

  • Page 20: Using Focus Lock

    You can delete the image before it is saved by pressing the left Arrow Arrow button. Arrow Arrow Recording video clips To record a video clip: Frame the subject that you want to record. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 21 Press and release the Video Video button to start recording. Video Video You will see on the image display. No audio will be recorded. To stop recording at any time, press the button again. After recording has stopped, the last frame of the video clip remains on the image display during instant review.

  • Page 22: Using Preview Mode

    Press the Shutter Shutter button all the way down, and then release Shutter Shutter it. The Video/self-timer light and viewfinder light blink for 10 seconds before the picture is taken. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 23: Using Zoom

    Using zoom Optical zoom Use optical zoom to make your subject appear closer. To use optical zoom: Press the Zoom Out/Zoom In Zoom Out/Zoom In button to move the Zoom Out/Zoom In Zoom Out/Zoom In lens between wide angle and telephoto positions (1x to 3x). Use the telephoto position for close-up pictures.

  • Page 24: Using The Flash

    Flash Off The camera will not flash. Use this setting when you do not want a flash (such as with distant objects). This might result in long exposures that will require a tripod. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 25: Changing The Image Quality

    Changing the image quality The camera has three image quality settings: Good, Good Better, and Better Good Good Better Better Best Best. You can view the current quality setting, as well as the Best Best number of pictures that can be taken, on the image display. This setting determines the quality of the images and how many images can be stored in internal memory or on the memory card.
  • Page 26 Quality Quality on the image display. The settings change incrementally from Good Good Better Better, and then to Best. Best Good Good Better Better Best Best Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 27: 3-Using Playback And The Main Menu

    Using Playback and the Main menu Using Playback mode After you have taken some pictures and they are stored in the camera, you can view them in Playback mode. You can also view video clips. Icon Description Indicates the quality setting of the image Indicates zoom level 12.25.2001 Date the image was taken Visible if a memory card is inserted...

  • Page 28: Reviewing Images

    Scroll through your images by using the buttons. Press and hold the buttons to scroll automatically. NOTE To preserve battery life, connect to an optional HP AC adapter while reviewing your images. For more information, see Appendix A: Batteries and accessories Appendix A: Batteries and accessories...

  • Page 29: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main menu Use the Main Main menu in Playback mode Main Main to rotate, delete, or magnify images. You can also view thumbnails of your images, or change the settings on the camera. To view the Main Main menu, Main Main...

  • Page 30: Deleting Images

    Undelete Undelete clip is taken, another deletion occurs, or the camera is turned off or connected to your computer. Exit Exit - Exits the Delete Delete menu. Exit Exit Delete Delete Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 31: Viewing Thumbnail Images

    Viewing thumbnail images Selecting the View Thumbnails View Thumbnails View Thumbnails View Thumbnails option from the Main Main menu enables Main Main you to view up to nine thumbnail images at a time on the image display. You can scroll through thumbnail images by using the buttons.

  • Page 32: Using The Setup Menu

    Getting started Welcome Screen This setting determines the image that appears when the camera is turned on. You can set any image available in the camera or the HP logo, which is the default setting. To set the Welcome Welcome Screen...

  • Page 33: Usb Configuration

    (Mass Storage Device Class (MSDC) standard). Use this setting for unloading and sharing on a Macintosh computer or unloading to Windows operating systems if no HP Photo & Imaging software is loaded on the computer. Move Images to Card This option allows you to move images from the camera’s internal...

  • Page 34: Language

    Chapter 1: Getting started Chapter 1: Getting started Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Getting started Getting started page 7. Exit This option exits the Setup Setup menu and returns to Playback mode. Setup Setup Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 35: 4-Using Hp Instant Share

    As another example, you can select images in the camera to be automatically processed by HP’s e-mail service. When the camera connects to your computer, the selected images are e-mailed to family, friends, or any e-mail address that you specify.
  • Page 36 This procedure is explained later in Share Share this chapter. 4 4 4 4 Check mark indicates a destination has been selected for the currently displayed image. (You can select more than one destination per image.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 37: Using Hp Instant Share To Print Pictures

    Using hp instant share to print pictures Turn on the camera, then press the button. Use the buttons to scroll to the image you want to print. Video clips cannot be selected for printing. Press to activate the Share Share...

  • Page 38: Adding, Modifying, And Removing E-Mail

    If you are using a Macintosh computer, skip to step 7. If you are using a computer running Windows, you will be asked to sign in to HP’s Passport program. HP Passport allows you to use HP’s free e-mail service and other services that might be available in the future.

  • Page 39: Selecting Images To Be E-Mailed

    Share menu, repeat steps 4-6. You will not need to sign in to Share Share the HP Passport program again. When you have finished adding e-mail addresses, click on Save to Camera Save to Camera to add the new addresses to the camera’s...

  • Page 40: Windows

    Macintosh Images are e-mailed directly to recipients using the default e-mail program on your computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 41: 5-Unloading, Printing, And Displaying Images

    Once you have taken pictures, you can unload them from your camera to a computer, print them directly to a printer, or display them on a TV (using the optional HP Camera Dock). Unloading to a computer NOTE You can also use the optional HP Camera Dock to do this task.

  • Page 42: Printing Images

    HP Photo & Imaging software that was shipped with the camera. You can also connect the camera directly to any HP DeskJet or Photosmart printer that has a USB connection, then print images selected from the camera’s...

  • Page 43: Displaying Images On A Tv

    Displaying images on a TV Images in your camera can easily be displayed as a slideshow on almost any TV. You must use the optional HP Camera Dock to do this task. See Appendix B: Appendix B: Camera dock Camera dock on page 65.
  • Page 44 Playback mode. NOTE Main Main menu and Share Share menu are available during Main Main Share Share the slideshow. You can rotate, delete, view thumbnails, magnify, share, etc. during the slideshow. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 45: 6-Troubleshooting And Support

    The charge in the batteries can be low or completely drained. Try inserting new or recharged batteries. The HP AC Ensure that the HP AC adapter is adapter is not not damaged or defective. If it functioning appears undamaged, plug it into correctly.
  • Page 46 Shutter button a picture when a picture when Shutter Shutter I press the I press the hard enough. I press the I press the Shutter button. Shutter button. Shutter button. Shutter button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 47 Problem Possible cause Solution I replace the I replace the Extended Use an HP AC adapter to power I replace the I replace the camera camera image display the camera when you are using camera camera batteries batteries use and...
  • Page 48 The light is low In dim light, the camera requires and the flash is longer exposure. Use a tripod to turned off. hold the camera steady, improve lighting conditions, or use the flash. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 49 Problem Possible cause Solution My image is My image is There was not Before taking the picture, press My image is My image is too dark. too dark. enough light. Shutter Shutter button halfway down too dark. too dark. Shutter Shutter to adjust focus and exposure automatically.
  • Page 50 You were too Move back from the subject or close to the set the flash to Flash Off Flash Off Flash Off Flash Off subject to use take the picture again. the flash. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 51 The camera is Connect the camera to a USB- not working enabled HP DeskJet or correctly. HP Photosmart printer and print an image. This will verify that the image, memory, USB connection to the camera, and USB cable are functioning correctly.

  • Page 52: Error Messages

    Format Card Format Card Format Card Format Card option in the formatted. Delete Delete menu. This will Delete Delete delete all data on the card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 53 Unsupported Unsupported The printer is an Disconnect the USB cable, Unsupported Unsupported printer printer unsupported and connect to an HP printer printer device. printer, such as HP Photosmart or HP DeskJet. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com 6-Troubleshooting and support...
  • Page 54 If you see a three-digit error number on the image display, turn the camera off. If an error number reappears when you turn the camera on, record that error number and call customer support. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 55: Error Messages On The Computer

    HP photosmart website Visit www.hp.com/photosmart www.hp.com/photosmart for tips on using your camera www.hp.com/photosmart www.hp.com/photosmart more effectively and creatively as well as HP digital camera driver updates and software. HP accessibility website Visit www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility/prodserv/ www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility/prodserv/ www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility/prodserv/ www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/accessibility/prodserv/ if you have a disability and need help.

  • Page 56: Contacting Hp Customer Support

    Contacting hp customer support In addition to the Web, you can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and service for your camera. Prices, availability, and hours of support are subject to change without notice. How hp can help The HP support hotline can help resolve problems with setup, installation, configuration, and operation.

  • Page 57: After The First Year

    180 days of product purchase. HP will determine the hardware service offering based upon the outcome of system self-test programs run by the customer through the initial call to the HP Customer Care Center. If during your technical support call it is determined that your product needs replacement, HP will ship you this replacement product next business day free of charge.

  • Page 58: Obtaining Support Worldwide

    Please check for the latest information and conditions at www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html. www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html Alternatively, you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number listed in this document. For English support in Europe, contact +44 (0) 207 512 52 02. Algeria +212 22404747 Algeria...
  • Page 59 France +33 (0)8 92 69 60 22 (Euro 0.34/min) France France France Germany Germany +49 (0)180 52 58 143 (Euro 0.12/min) Germany Germany Greece +30 1 6073 603 Greece Greece Greece Guatemala Guatemala 1 800 995 5105 Guatemala Guatemala Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong SAR +852 3002 8555 Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong SAR...

  • Page 60: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement

    Replacement product may be either new or equivalent in performance to new. HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used.
  • Page 61 HP has marketed this product. The level of warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards. HP will not alter form, fit or function of the product to make it operate in a country for which it was never intended to function for legal or regulatory reasons.

  • Page 62: Regulatory Information

    EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU. Regulatory information For regulatory information, see the regulatory_supplement.htm file on the CD that came with your camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix A: Batteries And Accessories

    Appendix A: Batteries and accessories Managing batteries When the batteries are removed from the camera, the date and time settings are preserved for approximately ten minutes. If the camera is without batteries for longer than ten minutes, the clock is set to the last time and date at which it stopped. You might be prompted to update the date and time.

  • Page 64: Extending Battery Life

    Extending battery life Use an optional HP AC adapter or HP Camera Dock when unloading pictures to your computer, printing, or connecting to the TV. Turn the camera off during a pause in picture taking. Use the Auto Flash Auto Flash...

  • Page 65: Purchasing Accessories

    Some www.hpshopping.com www.hpshopping.com accessories for the HP Photosmart 620 digital camera are listed below: NOTE HP supports only HP AC adapters and other accessories expressly approved by HP. HP AC power adapter...
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  • Page 67 ONLY ONLY came with the Camera Dock. Follow the setup instructions provided with the HP Camera Dock. This includes installing the camera Dock Insert onto the dock, inserting rechargeable batteries in the camera, connecting the AC power source, and connecting the Camera Dock to a computer, printer, and/or TV.
  • Page 68 The associated device is not connected to the Camera Dock. The associated device is not available because the other device is active. Camera Dock has no power or there is no camera connected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...

  • Page 69: Unloading Images To A Computer Using The Dock

    Setup Check that the HP Camera Dock is connected to your computer. Place the camera in the HP Camera Dock. It will turn on automatically, and a dock intro screen will appear. Press the button on the dock to start the unload process.

  • Page 70: Printing Images Using The Dock

    (The dock cannot be connected directly to both a computer and a printer at the same time). Place the camera in the HP Camera Dock. It will turn on automatically, and a dock intro screen will appear. Press the button on the dock to start printing.

  • Page 71: Appendix C: Reference

    Appendix C: Reference Camera specifications Feature Description Sensor 2.1 MP Color depth 30 bits (10 bits x 3 colors) Resolution Good Good 0.3 MP (640 x 480) Good Good Better Better Better Better 2.0 MP (1632 x 1232) Best Best 2.0 MP (1632 x 1232) Best Best...
  • Page 72 Backlit color TFT 1.5 inch Compressed format JPEG AVI (Motion JPEG) for video Power 4 AA batteries (included) or optional HP AC adapter (6V 2000 mA) The camera has a maximum power consumption of 1.5 W. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com hp photosmart 620 user’s manual...
  • Page 73 Feature Description Interfaces USB to computer or USB to HP DeskJet and HP Photosmart printers DC IN 6V Camera Dock • Video to TV Standards MSDC NTSC/PAL JPEG DPOF EXIF Case material Plastic Tripod mount Dimensions External Body Dimensions: 120 mm (L) x 50 mm (W) x 74 mm (H)
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  • Page 75 Index A A A A connecting to computer, AC power adapter printers, and TV 65 connector 9 connectors 65 purchasing 63 insert 7 troubleshooting 43 printing images 68 accessories for camera 63 purchasing 63 adjusting camera settings 27 setting up 65 Auto-Flash setting 22 turning on and off 66 unloading images to a...
  • Page 76 26 Good image quality 23 viewing thumbnails 27 See also pictures H H H H insert for Camera Dock 7 HP Customer Support. See inserting support batteries 12 HP Instant Share camera in Camera Dock 65 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
  • Page 77 memory card 13 inserting 13 installing software 15 locked 51 interfaces for camera 71 moving images to from internal memory internal memory 31 capacity 23 slot 10 deleting images 28 too full 51 formatting 27 unsupported 50 moving images to memory messages, error 50 card 31 mounts...
  • Page 78 20 service. See support turning on and off 13 Preview mode Setup menu 30 turning on and off 11 Share button 11 Share menu. See HP Instant using 20 printers Share connecting Camera Dock to shutter button 8 troubleshooting 51...
  • Page 79 TV 41 turning on and off stored images 26 Camera Dock 66 stored pictures 25 flash 22 thumbnails 27 HP Instant Share menu 34 video clips 26 power 13 video clips 8 warranty connecting Camera Dock to options 55...
  • Page 80 Printed in Singapore 2002 *Q2170−90010* Q2170-90010 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...

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