Key facts
- Brand
- HP
- Model
- R830
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-06-04
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HP Photosmart R830/R840 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides essential information to get your HP Photosmart R830/R840 digital camera up and running quickly. It covers basic setup, battery charging, language selection, and where to find the full electronic User Guide.
The guide includes sections on getting started, installing the battery and optional memory card, taking photos and video clips, reviewing and deleting images, and transferring or printing pictures. It also offers a quick reference sheet for common camera functions.
HP R830 specifications
| Resolution (R840 series) | 8.15 MP (3298 × 2472 effective) |
|---|---|
| Resolution (R830 series) | 7.24 MP (3112 × 2328 effective) |
| Video resolution | 640 × 480 (VGA) at 24 fps |
| Lens focal length | Wide 6.5 mm – Telephoto 19.5 mm (35 mm equiv. 39–118 mm) |
| Zoom | 3× optical, 8× digital |
| Shutter speed | 1/2000 s to 10 s |
| Built‑in flash | Yes, 6 s typical recharge |
| Battery type | Lithium‑Ion rechargeable |
Source: HP Photosmart R830/R840 series Digital Camera User Guide
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How many images can be stored on a memory card?
The camera can store up to 1999 images on a memory card.
From: HP Photosmart R830/R840 series Digital Camera User Guide
How do I charge the battery?
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the camera and the large end into the power adapter; the Battery Charging light will blink while charging and stay solid when fully charged.
From: HP Photosmart R830/R840 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
