Brand: HP
Category: Digital Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for d3000
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:43 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2011-01-01
Warranty Information
Copyright 2011. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
- Taking Images: Frame shot using focus bracket, press Shutter button halfway to focus/adjust exposure, press fully to capture.
- Using Zoom: Use the Zoom lever to optically zoom in/out. Digital zoom can be activated separately.
- Recording Video: Press the Movie button to start/stop recording.
- Playback: Press Playback button to view images, videos, and audio clips. Use navigation controls to browse and zoom.
- Setup Menu: Access general camera settings like Sounds, Power Save, LCD Save, Date & Time, Language, etc.
- Connecting to PC: Use USB cable to transfer files. Select 'Computer' in USB mode.
- Connecting to Printer: Use USB cable for direct PictBridge printing. Select 'Printer' in USB mode.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause and/or Action |
| Camera does not turn on. | The batteries may be exhausted. Replace the batteries. |
| Camera turns off automatically. | Press Power button to turn on the camera. |
| LCD turns dark. | Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD. |
| Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off. | Batteries are exhausted, please replace the batteries. |
| LCD monitor displays "No image". | There is no image file in the memory card. Image file format may not be supported. |
| LCD monitor displays "Not available for this file". | Function is only available for specific file types. File format is not supported. |
| LCD monitor displays "Memory full". | Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images. |
| LCD monitor displays "File locked". | This file is locked. Unlock the file. See "Protect" on page 49. |
| LCD monitor displays "Card locked". | The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. |
| LCD monitor displays "Format error". | The card may be damaged. You can either change the card or wipe to clean the connected points. |
| LCD monitor displays "Copy error". | The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. The memory card is full. Replace card or delete unnecessary files. |
| No image displays on the TV screen. | Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set the correct TV-out type to match your TV system. |
| The lens got stuck up. | Do not force the lens to go back. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery before using the camera. |