HP PhotoSmart M627 User Manual

For Minimum, Maximum, and Average numbers, four pictures are taken per session with at least a
5 minute break between sessions. In addition:
● The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View (30 seconds per
picture), Playback (15 seconds per picture), and Flash On. Optical zoom (both directions) is
used on 75% of the shots.
● The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View (10 seconds per
picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture). Flash and optical zoom (both directions) are
used on 25% of the shots.
● The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used for 15 seconds per picture and
Playback used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash and optical zoom (both directions) are used
on 50% of the shots.
● The CIPA number is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging
Products Association.
Battery performance
The following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform
in different types of use scenarios:
Type of Use
Alkaline Photo
Lithium
NiMH
Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per
month
Poor Fair Good
Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per
month
Fair Good Fair
Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures Poor Good Good
Heavy use of video Poor Good Good
Heavy use of Live View Poor Good Good
Overall battery life Poor Good Fair
Low temperature/winter use Poor Good Fair
Infrequent use (without dock) Fair Good Fair
Infrequent use (with dock) Fair Good Good
Want to recharge battery No No Good
Recharging NiMH batteries
You can recharge NiMH batteries in the charger that came with your camera. You can also charge
the batteries in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter or
in an optional HP Photosmart dock that has a battery bay.
The following table shows the average recharge time for a fully discharged battery, based on
recharge location.
Charge location
Average
charge time
Signals
In camera with the HP AC
power adapter connected
12–15 hours Charging: Camera's Battery Charging light blinks
and the animated battery icon is displayed.
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HP PhotoSmart M627 Specifications

Camera

camera resolution total	7.4 MP
camera resolution effective	7 MP
ccd sensor size	1/2.5 inch
colour depth	36-bit
lcd display size	6.35 cm
lcd display resolution	640 x 240
focus range wide normal	0.5 m to infinity
focus range telephoto normal	0.8 m to infinity
focus range macro wide	0.1 to 0.8 m
focus range telephoto macro	0.8 to 1.3 m
lens focal length	6.25 to 17.25 mm
lens 35 mm equivalent	38.5 to 106.1 mm
lens aperture wide	f2.8 to f4.8
lens aperture telephoto	f4.7 to f7.8
shutter speed range	2 to 1/1000 sec

Performance

shutter lag	0.6 sec
shot-to-shot time	0.49 sec
flash working distance wide	2.73 m
flash working distance telephoto	1.6 m

Battery

battery life alkaline maximum	220 shots
battery life alkaline average	160 shots
battery life nimh maximum	500 shots
battery life nimh average	400 shots
battery life photo lithium maximum	950 shots
battery life photo lithium average	800 shots

Memory

internal memory	16 MB
memory capacity	up to 5 photos
optional memory slot	Secure Digital (SD) compatible

Power

power adapter input voltage	100 to 240 VAC
power adapter output voltage	5 VDC
power adapter output current	2000 mA

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions without protrusions	95 x 31.7 x 62 mm
packaged dimensions	170 x 137 x 61 mm
weight without batteries	0.16 kg
weight with batteries	0.21 kg
packaged weight	0.66 kg