This manual provides information on how to use the HP Photosmart R740 series digital camera, including preparing the camera, taking pictures, and recording video clips.
This guide walks you through getting started with the HP Photosmart R740 series camera, including battery installation, charging, language and region settings, and memory card preparation. Detailed sections cover taking pictures, recording video clips, reviewing and editing images, and using the built‑in flash and zoom functions.
Later chapters explain how to transfer and print images, use HP Photosmart Express for online services, manage battery life, and troubleshoot common issues. Technical specifications and regulatory information are provided at the end of the document.
| Resolution | 7.2 MP (3096 × 2328) effective |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 7.26 mm diagonal (1/2.5‑inch, 4:3) |
| Lens focal length | Wide 5.9 mm, Telephoto 17.7 mm (35 mm equiv. 36‑108 mm) |
| Maximum aperture (F‑Number) | Wide f/2.8‑f/5.7, Telephoto f/4.8‑f/9.7 |
| Optical zoom | 3× |
| Digital zoom | 7× |
| Shutter speed | 1/2000 s to 2 s |
| Flash | Built‑in, 6 s typical recharge |
| Maximum images on memory card | 2000 |
| Weight | 128.5 g (4.53 oz) |
| Power consumption | 1500 mW (display on) |
| Battery type | HP Photosmart LI40 rechargeable |
Plug the charger into an electrical outlet, insert the battery; the charger’s light turns orange while charging and green when fully charged.
The camera can store up to 2000 images on a compatible SD or SDHC memory card.
Open the battery/memory‑card door, insert the battery into the larger slot until the latch catches, then close the door.