Key facts
- Brand
- HP
- Model
- R837
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-06-04
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HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides the essential steps to get your HP Photosmart R837 Digital Camera up and running quickly. It includes instructions for installing the battery, charging, turning the camera on, and accessing the electronic User Guide on a computer.
The guide also walks you through basic shooting modes, reviewing and deleting images, transferring photos to a computer, and printing. Additional sections describe the camera’s buttons, ports, and optional dock accessories.
HP R837 specifications
| Resolution (pictures) | 7.24 MP effective (3112 × 2328) |
|---|---|
| Sensor diagonal | 7.208 mm (1/2.5 in) |
| Lens focal length | 6.5 mm (wide) – 19.5 mm (telephoto) |
| Optical zoom | 3× optical zoom |
| Digital zoom | 8× digital zoom |
| Internal storage | 32 MB flash (partial usable) |
| Supported memory cards | SD cards 32 MB – 4 GB |
| Battery type | HP Photosmart R07 Lithium‑Ion |
| Typical power usage | 1800 mW (display on) |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) without battery |
All HP R837 documents by type
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What type of memory cards are supported?
The camera supports standard, high‑speed, and high‑capacity SD cards ranging from 32 MB to 4 GB.
What is the maximum optical zoom?
The camera provides a 3× optical zoom with ten positions between wide and telephoto.
How do I view the electronic User Guide?
Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into your computer’s CD drive and click “View User Guide” on the installation screen (Windows) or open the readme file on a Mac.
How do I turn the camera on and off?
Use the lens cover/power switch; sliding it turns the camera on and off while protecting the lens.
