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Finding the right accessories for your HP Photosmart digital camera

Now that you've got an HP digital camera, learn how to get the most out of it with some key accessories.
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Extra memory cards


HP memory cards
To make sure you don't miss a thing, HP secure memory cards offer high storage capacity (from 512MB up to 4GB). Keep an extra on hand for an extended trip or vacation. It's also a good idea to use a high-capacity memory card if your camera is capable of capturing video, as it can take up significantly more space than a photo.

This chart shows you how many photos you can store on your camera's memory card. The actual number of photos may vary depending on your camera's quality and compression settings.

Camera megapixels Number of images that fit on a 512MB memory card Number of images that fit on a 1GB memory card Number of images that fit on a 2GB memory card Number of images that fit on a 4GB memory card
6MP 340 700 1400 2800
7MP 250 500 1000 2000
8MP 200 400 800 1600
10MP 175 350 700 1400

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Never run out of battery power


HP Photosmart quick recharge kit
Your digital camera is only as reliable as the batteries in it, and it's always a good idea to keep extras on hand. Consider purchasing a spare rechargeable HP lithium-ion battery for HP R-series cameras. This will ensure you always have an additional battery when you need one.

HP Photosmart Quick recharge kits include a battery, charger, and case. These kits allow you to recharge your battery in one hour or less while safely storing your camera in a matching case.

NOTE: Actual recharging time may vary.

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Protect your camera in style


HP camera case
Not only do cases protect a camera, they often have built-in pockets for batteries and memory cards. It's a nice way to protect your camera and keep your accessories together.

HP's newest line of camera cases includes stylish designs that are practical enough for the park and pretty enough for a night out.

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Dock, share, and print


HP R837 digital camera and dock
An HP digital camera dock creates a direct link between your camera and other devices, and allows you to:

  • Easily transfer photos to your PC.

  • Recharge your camera batteries.

  • Print, email, or save photos at the touch of a button.

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Print like a pro


HP Photosmart A626 compact photo printer
Get your digital photos out of your camera and into your hands with the right HP Photosmart printers. With special features like red-eye removal, cropping, and photo fix, you can create photos that look like they came from a professional lab in a fraction of the time — all without a PC.

  • If you're looking for a printer that has speed, prints lab-quality photos up to 8.5 x 11 sizes, and is great for everyday documents as well, try an HP Photosmart desktop printer.

  • If you mainly need a printer for 4 x6 or 5 x7 photo sizes, try an HP Photosmart compact printer. Some models feature large touchscreen displays that allow you to view, edit, and crop photos. In addition, certain models come with creative touches like borders, captions and more, all that you can add to your photos—without a PC.

    To make your compact printer completely mobile, try using an optional battery and a protective carrying case when you take your printer to birthday parties, weddings, or graduations.

  • Or, if you want to streamline your home office choose a printer that can do it all, like an HP Photosmart All-in-One that lets you scan, copy, fax (on some models), and print sharp lab-quality photos with vibrant color.

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Complete the package with photo-editing software


Laptop using HP Photosmart Essential
With free HP Photosmart essential software you can:

  • Import photos from any digital camera

  • Organize photos by date, tags, favorites, albums, or file folders

  • Edit photos with automatic red-eye removal and photo fix tools

  • Print photos, cards, calendars, CD/DVD labels, and photo books. Print directly on printable CDs and DVDs (select HP printers only)

  • Share photos online or through email

Download HP Photosmart Essential software.

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HP Photo Books



HP Photo Books give you everything you need to create professional-looking, customized photo books right at home. Great for friends and family-or for yourself. It's a beautiful and affordable way to preserve the cherished memories you get from your digital camera for years.

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1Speed comparisons in default and fastest modes, when printing from a computer, based upon HP internal testing of comparable consumer photo printing products available as of April 2005.

2Results were on average over other tested printer brands. Consumer tests were performed with the HP Photosmart 385 printer—which uses the same printing mechanism in the Photosmart 335, 385 and 420 series printers. Photo image testing conducted by SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory, August 2005. For details and a list of tested printers and lab processing, go to http://www.spencerlab.com.


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