Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart E327 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photography!

This manual explains camera features you can use to ensure great results while enjoying the photographic experience. Some of these features are:

• Video and audio capability—Record video clips (see page 24) or add audio clips to your still pictures (see page 54).
• Transferring images to a computer—Easily transfer images from your camera to your computer. See page 55.
• Direct print—Print directly from your camera to any PictBridge-certified printer without having to connect to your computer. See page 56.
• Internal memory or memory card—Store images in your camera's internal memory or on an optional memory card of your choice. See page 11.

Setup

To locate a part on your camera (such as a button or a light) while following the instructions in this section, see Camera parts on page 14.

1. Install the batteries

1. Open the Battery/Memory card door on the side of the camera by sliding the door toward the front of the camera.

2. Insert the batteries as indicated inside the door.

3. Close the Battery/Memory card door by pushing the door down and sliding the door toward the back of the camera until the door latches.

2. Turn on the camera

To turn the camera on, slide the lens cover open until it clicks, uncovering the lens. The Power/Memory light on the back of the camera turns on solid green. The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up.

To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks, covering the lens.

3. Choose the language

The first time you turn the camera on, you are prompted to choose a language.

1. Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller .
2. Press the Menu button to select the highlighted language.

4. Set the date and time

The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture. This information is recorded in the image properties, which you can see in Playback, when viewing Image Advice, and when viewing the image on your computer. You can also choose to have the date and time imprinted on the image (see Date & Time Imprint on page 36).

1. The first item highlighted is the date and time format. If you want to change the format, use the buttons. If the date and time format is correct, press the button to move to the next selection.
2. Adjust the value of the highlighted selection using the buttons.
3. Press the buttons to move to the other selections.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set correctly.
5. Press the Menu button when you have entered the proper values for the date and time. A confirmation screen appears, asking if the correct date and time have been set. If the date and time are correct, press the Menu button to select Yes.

5. Install and format a memory card (optional)

Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips. However, you can use a memory card (purchased separately) instead to store images and video clips. For more information about supported memory cards, see Storage on page 121.

1. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory card door on the side of the camera.
2. Insert the memory card in the small slot behind the batteries, with the notched end of the card going in first, as shown. Make sure the memory card snaps into place.
3. Close the Battery/Memory card door and turn on the camera.
4. Press the Menu button, then use the button to move to the Playback Menu
5. Press the button to highlight Delete, and then press the Menu button to display the Delete sub-menu.
6. Use the button to highlight Format Card, and then press the Menu button to display the Format Card confirmation screen.
7. Press the button to highlight Yes, and then press the Menu button to format the card.

6. Install the software

The HP Photosmart Software allows you to transfer images.