(this button only works when the flash assembly is up). Allows you to select between SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER - 2 SHOTS mode. BURST Allows you to select between , and MACRO INFINITY settings. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual NORMAL , and NORMAL focus MANUAL...
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Power/Memory light (page 17) Memory card door (page 17) Controller with buttons button (pages 40, 61) ON/OFF switch (page 17) HP Instant Share button (page 69) Print button (page 60) Playback button (page 57) Chapter 1: Getting Started Description Zooms out the lens to the wide angle position, and in to the telephoto position.
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Allows you to frame the subject of your picture or video clip. Adjusts the focus in the microdisplay. (It does NOT affect the focus of the image or video clip that you capture). HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual and review them...
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Name Shutter button (pages 27, 28, Mode selector (pages 29, 38) Neck strap mount (page 16) Speaker Pop-up flash release (page 32) Pop-up flash assembly (page 32) Chapter 1: Getting Started Description Takes a picture and records audio, or starts and stops recording a video clip Allows you to select between video mode and a number of different exposure modes for still pictures...
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Allows you to connect an optional Audio/ Video cable from the camera to a television Allows you to connect an optional HP AC power adapter to the camera to either operate the camera without batteries, or recharge the batteries in the camera Allows you to mount the camera to a tripod HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual...
Pull to tighten the knot. Chapter 1: Getting Started Description Allows you to connect the camera to the optional HP 8881 camera dock Allows access to insert and remove the batteries...
Battery life will also vary dramatically depending upon the type of batteries installed in the camera. For hints on optimizing battery performance, see Managing Batteries ) position on page 121. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual...
NOTE If the Power/Memory light is blinking red, the batteries are very low, and the camera will shut down soon. Replace or recharge the batteries, or use the optional HP AC adapter to power the camera. Chapter 1: Getting Started...
Understanding the Status Screen When you turn on the camera, the HP logo screen and then the status screen appear briefly on the Image Display. The main part of the status screen shows the number of pictures remaining, battery level, and the current settings for Flash, Resolution, and Compression.
Setting the Date and Time The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture. This information does not appear in the image itself, but is recorded in the image properties, which you can see when viewing the image in the (page 67), in the Playback...
Service Pack 2 on Windows 98, 98 SE, or Me. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer. Insert the HP Photo & Imaging software CD into the CD drive of your computer. The installation window should automatically appear.
Macintosh Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer. Insert the HP Photo & Imaging software CD into the CD drive of your computer. Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop. Double-click the installer icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using the Displays Your camera has two displays - the Image Display. Whichever display is currently on will be called the “active display” throughout this manual: Microdisplay (viewfinder) Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using and to view the Capture...
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F12.4 you press the taking a still picture. Battery level when using batteries (see on page AC power when using the optional HP AC adapter or Camera Dock. setting (default is setting (default is on page 32) or a tripod.
# Icon Description FLASH OFF AUTO FLASH flash assembly is up). Focus brackets (see the next section below). Using the Focus Brackets The two brackets in the middle of the active display screen show the focus region for the picture you are taking or the video clip you are recording.
Shutter button halfway down while you button all the way down to take the picture. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual icon blinks MACRO focus range but detects (close-up) focus range...
Taking Still Pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is being shown on the active display. Rotate the Mode selector to or another of the exposure modes (see Setting the Exposure Mode on page 38).
61). Shutter button only halfway after modes. button all the way down to take the picture. Shutter button down to record the Shutter Playback menu (see HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Play/Record button, otherwise the Record Using the Playback...
Recording Video Clips Rotate the Mode Video mode. Frame the subject for your video in the active display. Press the Shutter down to measure and lock focus (exposure is continually measured and adjusted during recording). To start recording, press the and release it.
3.5x. The zoom meter will consequently look different in Macro mode, with a wider white bar in the middle of the meter. ) appears in the active Zoom In focus, you can only zoom MACRO HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual...
Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses no moving lens parts. The camera essentially crops the image to give an appearance of the subject of the picture being an additional 1.2x to 7x larger. NOTE You cannot use digital zoom while recording video clips.
(see Note below for further description of red-eye reduction). The camera always flashes. If the light is behind your subject, you can use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject. This is called “fill-flash.” HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual...
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Icon Setting FLASH ON WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION NIGHT NIGHT WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION To turn the flash off, press the pop-up flash assembly down until it snaps shut. When the flash is off, the appears at the top of the NOTE The red-eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects’...
Shutter button all the way down. A 10- , the Self-Timer light blinks for Mode selector to Video Shutter HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Focus Lock Shutter button all Focus Lock, the camera mode. button and then...
Using Burst Mode Burst allows you to take multiple still pictures in a row as quickly as the camera possibly can. This feature is not available for video clips. Press the Timer/Burst the active display. Frame the subject and press the down and hold it.
You can determine the focus by observing the image in the active display and by a meter that appears on the right side of the active display. For more information, Hints on Using Manual Focus page 37. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual buttons to...
Focus Search Priority When the camera is set to searching for focus from the last focus position. However, you can use the feature is useful when there are multiple objects at different distances in the focus region. Holding the down causes the camera to begin searching for focus from the farthest position (infinity in mode), thus making the camera more likely to focus MACRO...
Capture The camera biases toward wider apertures to blur the background. Camera records video clips (see Video Clips on page 29) HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Mode selector to the menu option is menu. menu option is menu.
Icon Setting SHUTTER PRIORITY APERTURE PRIORITY 2-second release priority When the exposure mode is set to multiple pictures in rapid succession without having to wait for the camera to measure focus and exposure for each picture. Release and then re-press the within 2 seconds after taking a picture, and the camera takes the next picture using the same focus and exposure measurements as the previous picture.
Help for the Menu Options Help... is the last option in each of Capture sub-menus. The option provides information about that Capture menu option and its settings. For example, if you press when Help... is highlighted in the AE Metering sub-menu, the AE Metering Help screen is displayed, as shown.
The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off (unless checked in the Remembered Settings to override the automatic exposure is useful in scenes that contain many light screen HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual (Exposure Compensation. Capture Live View screen EV Compensation menu - see page 90).
White Balance Different kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunlight is more blue, while indoor tungsten light is more yellow. Scenes dominated by a single color may require an adjustment of the white balance setting to help the camera reproduce colors more accurately and ensure that whites appear white in the final picture.
The camera calculates a custom Balance based on your target image (see the following subsection). White Balance menu - see page 90). option, the screen portion of the setting, simply press the button. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual White is checked screen without...
To change the Manual White Balance Point the camera at a white or gray target (such as a piece of paper), making sure that the region inside the focus brackets encompasses the white or gray target. Press the Shutter The camera then calculates a custom based on the region inside the focus brackets.
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The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off (unless Remembered Settings Live View screen. AE Metering menu - see page 90). HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Shutter is checked in...
ISO Speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to Auto, the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene. NOTE If the camera is in mode, the ISO Speed ISO option in the Lower ISO speeds allow slower shutter speeds, and will capture the best quality pictures with the least amount of grain (or noise).
“noisy” or grainy, and indoor or night images may be blurry if taken without a regular flash or a tripod. With Digital Flash with or without regular flash, Digital Flash HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Digital Flash Digital Flash does not affect...
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In the Capture menu (page 40), select Digital Flash. In the Digital Flash buttons to highlight a setting. Press to save the setting and return to the Capture The following table helps explain the settings in more detail: Icon Setting Description None Camera will process the image as normal.
(Full Color) when you turn the camera off (unless is checked in the Remembered Settings setting, the image cannot be adjusted later. Color HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Color Black & Capture menu. setting resets to the Color menu - see page 90).
Resolution This setting allows you to set the resolution (number of pixels) at which your images will be captured. In the Capture menu (page 40), select Resolution. In the Resolution buttons to highlight a setting. Press to save the setting and return to the Capture The following table helps explain the settings in more detail:...
The new setting remains in effect (even if you turn the camera off) until it is changed again. menu, use the menu. Best setting. This is the default count at the bottom of the screen HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Memory Card...
Saturation This setting allows you to determine how saturated the colors will be in your pictures. In the Capture menu (page 40), select Saturation. In the Saturation buttons to highlight a setting. The new setting is applied to the Live View menu, so you should be able to see the effect the setting will have on the picture.
The edges in your images will have normal sharpness. The edges in your images will be more pronounced. This setting may be helpful for outdoor landscapes, but the images will contain more grain. screen. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Capture menu.
Contrast This setting allows you to control how much contrast there will be between the dark and light colors in your captured images, including the amount of detail there will be in the highlights and shadows within the images. In the Capture menu (page 40), select Contrast.
Setup If you press when the Capture menu, the the Setup Menu on page 83. Setup option is highlighted in the Setup menu displays. See HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Chapter 6: Using...
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images You can use the Playback video clips in your camera. In addition, the allows you to add, change, or delete audio clips, delete images or video clips, magnify still images, and view all the settings that were used when that image or video clip was captured. NOTE When reviewing images in Playback, you can use the Print...
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# Icon Description Battery level (actual icon shown depends on the state of your camera batteries). AC power when using the optional HP AC power adapter or HP camera dock. Displays for the first few seconds when you enter Playback the images or video clips.
Using the Playback Menu Playback menu allows you to play or record audio clips, play video clips, delete images, audio clips, or video clips or format the memory card, magnify an image on the Image Display, or view all of the settings that were used when capturing an image.
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Records an audio clip to attach to this image (see Record Audio on page 64). Plays this video clip (see on page 65). Setup menu, which allows you to set HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Playback menu menu is displayed. Video clip Play on page 64). Magnify Image Info on page 83).
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Printing Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 1 destination using Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share 0:28 Visible if this is a video clip, with the length of the video clip displayed to the left of the icon.
60 seconds or until the memory card fills up, whichever comes first. depending on the still image or video to play the audio clip or and then icon and audio counter are again, otherwise the audio will HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual button.
Delete In the Playback highlight Delete In the Delete sub-menu, use the buttons to highlight the option you want, and then press OK. These options include: • Cancel—Returns to the Playback menu without deleting anything. • This Image—Deletes the currently displayed image or video clip.
Press the button to exit the magnified image and return to the Playback to see a close-up of the currently menu (page 61), buttons. to decrease Zoom In Zoom controls. menu. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual...
Image Info This option allows you to see all of the settings that were used when capturing the currently displayed image. In the Playback press OK. Use the buttons to scroll to other images and view their information. Then press the NOTE The information in the last three rows in the bottom right corner is the same information that appears in the...
AUTO, FLASH OFF ), or blank if it is a video clip. Setup option is highlighted in the Setup menu displays. See on page 83. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual ) or MANUAL setting. FLASH ON , or NIGHT NIGHT...
HP Instant Share NOTE Visit www.hp.com/go/instantshare Share in action. Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share menu on your camera, as explained in the destinations. First see on page 74. Unloading Images to a Computer destinations. HP Instant Share.
Make sure that the HP Photo & Imaging Software is installed on your computer (see page 20). Turn on the camera, and then press the (Share) button on the back of the camera.
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Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable or an optional HP 8881 camera dock (if you use the dock, press the putting the camera in the dock). This activates the Camera Share Menu Setup Wizard on your computer.
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Once you are successfully registered, sign in to HP Passport, and then the HP Instant Share E-mail Setup appear. Here you can either enter individual e-mail addresses or create group distribution lists, and specify how you want them to appear in the camera’s...
A website destination that was set up. Other types of destinations may have different icons. Customize this menu... other HP Instant Share menu. (See Camera Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share Share menu on the camera (see Share Share menu options as shown in the Share screen.
Share menu for this image, such as an HP Instant Share Share menu. Unloading Images to a Computer destinations. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual destinations. Share button. Share menu. To un- button again. HP Instant Share...
You must have an active Internet e-mail account that is accessible when e-mailing any images that you selected for Chapter 4: Using HP Instant Share HP Instant Share Share menu. The message contains HP Instant Share e-mail destinations.
Unloading, Printing, and Displaying Images Unloading Images to a Computer NOTE You can also use the optional HP 8881 camera dock to do this task. See page 129. Confirm the following: • The HP Photo & Imaging software is installed on your computer...
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Simply click on box. Turn on the camera. The HP Image Unload software will launch on your computer. If you have set the software to automatically unload the images in the camera, the images will automatically unload to the computer. Otherwise, in the...
129. You can connect the camera directly to any HP Photosmart printer or to any other HP printer with a front panel USB port, then either print all images in the camera, or just those images you have selected using the camera...
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Print button again to return to the Print Setup menu look correct, press menu using the arrow keys on the screen showing the page layout that will Print Size HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual buttons to adjust the Paper Size.
Images in your camera can easily be displayed as a slideshow on almost any television. NOTE You can also use the optional HP 8881 camera dock to do this task. See page 129. To connect the camera directly to a TV, you need an A/V (Audio/Video) cable.
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The Image Display on the camera turns off when the camera is connected to a TV. However, you can still use Playback since the menus will display on the TV screen. buttons. Share menus while connected to the TV, HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Print...
Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Setup menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera sounds, date and time, and the configuration of the USB or TV connection. To display the Setup (page 40) or the Setup menu option.
(the default) or Off. Press to save the setting and return to the Setup NOTE In the interest of conserving battery power, HP recommends leaving sub-menu, menu. setting menu. sub-menu, menu. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Camera Sounds. Play menu Eye Start...
Setup NOTE HP recommends leaving this setting at Auto, since turning it off hinders the ability of the camera to focus correctly in low light. LCD Brightness This setting lets you adjust the brightness of the Image Display.
Image Display turn off). When the camera is in the “sleep” state, pressing any button will wake the camera up again. The times selected in this sub-menu include the sleep timeout. sub-menu, menu. sub-menu, menu. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual...
Date & Time This setting allows you to set the current date and time, as well as the date/time format, for the camera. This is usually done when you first set up the camera; however, you may need to re-set the date and time when you are travelling to different time zones, or if the date and time is incorrect.
HP Photo & Imaging software: Installed on your computer Not installed on your computer Press to save the setting and return to the Windows Digital Camera Disk Drive Disk Drive Digital Camera (OSX systems) HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Macintosh Setup menu.
For more information on connecting the camera to a TV, see either Displaying Images on a TV optional Audio/Video cable, or Using the Dock on page 134 when using the HP 8881 camera dock. Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu sub-menu, on page 81 when using the...
Reset Settings This option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings. In the Setup menu (page 83), select Reset Settings. In the Reset Settings highlight one of the following: • Cancel - exits the menu without making any changes.
Error messages on the camera. Error messages on the computer. Self-diagnostic tests on the camera. How to get assistance from HP. Resetting the Camera If your camera does not respond when you press any buttons, you can try resetting the camera in the following way: Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera and remove all four batteries.
NiMH batteries. If you must use alkaline batteries, use high-grade “ultra” or “premium” varieties. Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera and is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Ensure that the HP AC power...
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Problem Possible cause The Eye Start microdisplay sensor cannot in the detect that you viewfinder are looking does not turn through the on when I put viewfinder my eye up to (sometimes occurs when wearing glasses) The Eye Start sensor has been turned off.
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Use the zoom only when necessary. AUTO FLASH FLASH Use an HP AC power adapter to power the camera when you are using the Image Display for an extended period of time. Do not use ordinary alkaline batteries. For best results, use photo-lithium batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries.
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Purchase new NiMH batteries and try again. Use only the HP AC power adapter approved for use with this camera (page 127). NiMH batteries degrade over time and can fail.
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It will take longer to take a picture with Red-eye Reduction. The shutter is delayed because of the additional flash. In turn, make sure your subjects wait for the second flash. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual (page 85).
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Problem Possible cause The camera You did not does not take press the a picture Shutter when I press hard enough. the Shutter The memory button. card is not installed. The memory card is full. The memory card is locked. The flash is recharging.
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(page 19). This only affects the focus of the microdisplay, not the Image Display. It does not affect the focus of the captured image. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual (page 32). MACRO focus button or use icon in (page 25).
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Problem Possible cause My image is The flash too bright. provided too much light. A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light. The scene had many dark objects, such as a black dog on a black couch. The Image Display is set for outdoor...
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(use a tripod). Digital Flash Use the FLASH ON (page 32) to brighten the subject. Increase the EV Compensation (page 42). Flash Digital Increase the EV Compensation (see page 42) HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual (page 48). (page 48). setting (page 48).
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Problem Possible cause The TV does Audio and not display video cables images when are switched I connect my camera to it. The camera is set to the wrong TV format. TV is not set to correct input mode. The wrong The date and/ date and/or or time was set...
(See card or is not a Appendix C: supported Specifications memory card. page 135.) The camera does Install a memory card. not have a memory card installed. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual...
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Message CARD IS UNFORMATTED Press OK to format card CARD HAS WRONG FORMAT Press OK to format card Unable to Format CARD IS LOCKED CARD FULL CARD IS UNREADABLE Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Possible cause Solution The memory Format the memory card card needs to be (remove the card from the formatted.
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MACRO than the camera farther away. can focus without being in MACRO mode. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Set the camera to NORMAL focus. Move closer to the subject (within the range MACRO focus - see page 36).
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Message UNABLE TO FOCUS LOW LIGHT - UNABLE TO FOCUS (camera shake warning) ERROR SAVING IMAGE Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Possible cause Solution The camera cannot find focus MACRO mode, possibly due low contrast. The scene is too dark and the camera cannot focus.
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USB device that supported printer or it does not computer. recognize. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Select a different aperture when using the Aperture Priority Av exposure mode. Select a different shutter speed when using Shutter Priority Tv exposure mode.
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The printer is an Connect the camera to a unsupported supported printer, such as device. an HP Photosmart printer or another HP printer with a front panel USB port. Or connect the camera to a computer and print from there instead. The selected...
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The print job has Press the been canceled. camera. Complete the print request again. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Continue button on on the camera to Print Setup on the camera to Print Setup on the...
Try connecting the not working camera directly to an correctly. HP Photosmart printer or an HP printer with a front panel USB port, and print an image. This will verify that the image, memory card, USB connection, and the USB cable are functioning correctly.
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Save/ Print button. The memory Switch the locking tab on card is locked. the memory card to the unlocked position. The USB Reboot the computer. connection failed. HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual setting to in the Setup Save/Print button...
If any of the tests fail, note which one(s), so that you can provide this information when you contact HP Support. The entire set of tests takes only a few minutes to complete.
Subscribe to newsletters, driver and software updates, and support alerts Support Process The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified: Review the troubleshooting section of this User’s Manual, which starts on page 94.
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As a part of HP’s continuing efforts to improve phone support information services, we advise you to check the HP website on a regular basis for new information regarding service features and delivery. If you cannot solve the problem using the above options, call HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera.
The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice. Telephone support is free from the date of purchase for the period specified unless otherwise noted. Locations Africa Asia Pacific Canada Europe Latin America Middle East United States Phone Support in the United States Support is available both during and after the warranty period.
Phone Support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa HP Consumer Support phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support. Algeria +213 (0) 61 56 45 43...
Other Phone Support Worldwide HP Consumer Support phone numbers and policies may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support. Argentina +54 0 810 555 5520 Australia +61 (3) 8877 8000 (or local (03) 8877 8000) Brazil +55 (11) 3747 7799 (Grande São Paulo)
Appendix A: Batteries and Camera Accessories Managing Batteries Your camera uses four AA batteries. For best results, use photo-lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries. If you must use alkaline batteries, use high-grade “ultra” or “premium” varieties instead of ordinary alkaline batteries. The following table shows how different types of batteries perform in different type of use scenarios: Type of use...
Batteries are depleted. Camera will proceed to power down. Blinking Camera is operating on AC power (with full or non- rechargeable batteries). Camera is operating on AC power and is charging Animated battery the batteries. filling up HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Live View...
NOTE The battery gauge is most accurate after a few minutes of use. When the camera is turned off, the batteries recover and the initial gauge reading may not be as accurate as that obtained during actual use. You might notice that occasionally the battery level icons will fluctuate with the same set of batteries.
When the batteries are recharging, the Power/Memory light on the back of the camera blinks green. Batteries are fully recharged via the HP AC power adapter or camera dock in 15 hours. Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are: The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries, be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera.
Always recharge all four NiMH batteries at the same time. One low-charged battery will reduce the battery life for the other batteries in the camera. NiMH batteries discharge when not in use, whether they are installed in a camera or not. If they have not been used for more than two weeks, recharge them before using them again.
USB cable for connecting to computer or printer • 6.6V AC power adapter HP Photosmart Digital Camera Deluxe Starter Kit (C8889A #A2L for United States and Canada, C8884B #UUS for continental Europe, C8884B #ABU for the United Kingdom, C8889A #ABG for Australia, and C8889A #AB1 for Korea) includes: •...
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• 128 MB SD card (C8897A) At the time of this printing, HP was in the process of releasing 256 MB and 512 MB cards to the market. They should be available in the same retail places where you find the cards listed above.
Appendix B: Camera Dock Getting Started with the Dock The optional HP Photosmart 8881 camera dock allows you to easily unload images to your computer, print images directly to a printer, and display images and video clips on a television (TV).
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(the camera dock is not a USB hub). NOTE The HP camera dock does not work without AC power. Be sure to use that came with the camera dock. Before placing the camera into the...
Dock Lights and Buttons The camera dock has a light near the top front that provides battery charging status. When that light is: • - the camera is in the dock, the dock has power, and the batteries are fully charged (or are not rechargeable). •...
The USB cable is connected between the camera dock and your computer, and the power cable is plugged into the dock (see the camera dock Setup poster) • The HP Photo & Imaging software is installed on your computer (see Installing the Software •...
Printing Images Using the Dock Confirm the following: • The dock insert that came in your camera box is attached to the top of the camera dock (see the camera dock Setup poster). • The USB cable is connected between the camera dock and your printer, and the power cable is plugged into the dock (see the camera dock Setup poster) •...
TV, but you can still use the Playback display on the TV screen. menu (page 89) button on the dock. The camera starts a Share menus, because the menus will HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual TV Configuration...
Appendix C: Specifications Feature Description Resolution Still pictures: Video clips: Sensor Diagonal 9.04 mm (1/1.8-inch, 4:3 format) Color depth 36-bit (12 bits by 3 colors) Lens Focal length: F-Number: Lens threads 55 mm diameter for optional lenses and filters (separate lens adapter required - refer to Tiffen catalog that was included in your camera box) Viewfinder Zooming 1/4 VGA color sequential microdisplay...
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2.2 m 7.2 ft Off, Auto Flash, Auto with Red-eye Flash Flash On with Red-eye Night with Red-eye Reduction HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual (default), MACRO, 3.4 m 4.8 m 11.2 ft 15.7 ft 3.0 m 4.4 m 9.8 ft...
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MMC cards at reading and writing data. This camera may support memory cards up to 2 GB, though HP has only tested up to 512 MB, as 1 GB and 2 GB cards are not available yet. Cards larger than 2 GB will not work. A high...
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22.05 KHz • Bi-linear up sampled to 44.1 KHz (default), Action, Landscape, Portrait, Priority, Shutter Priority, Video 5 MP - 2608 x 1952 (default) 1MP - 1296 x 976 HP Photosmart 945 User’s Manual Shutter button after taking Burst Self-Timer Playback...
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Magnifies a still image to 150x on the Image magnification Display Print options Print the camera to be printed automatically (up to 99 copies of the image) when the camera is connected to a computer or certain HP printers. Compression format Interfaces Orientation Sensor Appendix C: Specifications Best —...
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Camera has a maximum steady state power consumption of 8 Watts (1300 mA @ 6.2 Vdc). Power sources include: Recharging in camera with the optional HP AC power adapter or HP camera dock (100% in 15 hours). Automatic advanced power management. PTP transfer (15740)
-30 to 65° C (-22 to 149° F) at 15 to 90% relative humidity Warranty HP 1 year exchange warranty Memory Card Capacity The following table lists the approximate number of still images that can be stored on a 32 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory...
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Index AA batteries 121 AC power adapter connector on camera 14 HP part number 140 purchasing 127 accessories for camera 126 Action setting 38 2-second release priority 39 active display, using 23 AE Metering, setting 45 alkaline batteries 121 Aperture Priority (Av), setting 39...
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using 40 Color of images, setting 50 compression format 139 Compression, setting 52 computer connect camera dock to 130 connect camera to 77 connections as a USB Mass Storage Device Class (MSDC) 88 to camera dock 129 to computer 77 to TV 81 connectors audio/video (TV) 81...
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HP AC power adapter connector on camera 14 purchasing 127 HP Instant Share customizing the Share menu description 9, 69 selecting images for HP Instant Share destinations 74 Share button 11, 70 turn on/off 70 Index using the Share menu 73...
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Infinity focus setting 36 install batteries 16 lens cap tether 15 memory card 17 neck strap 16 software 20, 21 Instant Review setting 86 ISO Speed, setting 47 Landscape setting 38 Language change setting 90 choose at first startup 18 LCD Brightness setting 85 LEDs (lights) on camera...
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Print button description 11 using 60 print images selecting images for direct print 60 using camera dock 133 using HP Instant Share 69 printer connect camera dock to 130 problems, troubleshooting 93 product support 114 range Exposure Compensation 138 flash 136...
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Remembered 90 Reset 91 Setup menu, using 83 Share button 11, 70 Share menu customizing 70 description 73 selecting images for HP Instant Share destinations 74 set up 70 using 73 share pictures 69 Sharpness, setting 54 Shutter button description 13...
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Video setting 38 viewfinder microdisplay diopter control 19 using 23 viewfinder, description 12 viewing images 57 web sites for HP 114 White Balance, setting 43 Windows computer bonus software 20 connect to 77, 132 install software 20 working distance of flash 136...