The HP R742 camera features an all-metal body, 3x optical zoom, 7 megapixel sensor and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Estimated U.S. street price of the HP R742 is $179.99, available August 2007.

HP Press Release

The stylish HP Photosmart R742 Digital Camera features an all-metal body that easily slips into almost any pocket or purse. Easily snap 7-megapixel photos and view them on the bright 2.5-inch image display screen. With industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal(1) and easy-to-use shooting modes, this camera allows users to take great photos.

Key Features and Benefits
• 7-megapixels for stunning 4 x 6-inch prints and enlargements up to poster size.
• Zoom in for clear distance shots and great closeups with HP Precision 3x optical zoom lens.
• View photos with ease indoors and outdoors – even in bright sunlight – on a 2.5-inch display.
• Industry-leading in-camera red-eye removal helps eliminate wasted shots or time spent editing on a PC.(1)
• Apply colors and borders to photos – right in the camera – with HP Design Gallery.
• Includes everything needed to start taking photos right out of the box, including a lithium-ion battery, battery charger and 16 MB of internal memory.
• Easily snap the best shot with 13 shooting modes, including auto, burst, close-up and sunset.
• Just point and shoot – easy-to-use design and intuitive buttons enable a simple photo-taking experience.
• Recording moving memories is simple, using one-touch video with audio.
• Effortlessly share, save and print photos, plus order prints online, using HP Photosmart Express.
• Organize, edit, print and share using HP Photosmart Essential software.
• Order brilliant prints online through Snapfish by connecting to a PC.(2)
• Microsoft Windows Vista™ ready.

Additional Features
• Meets HP’s General Specification for the Environment, which includes compliance with the EU ROHS Directive (focus: lead, cadmium, mercury, PBB, PBDE).(3)

Technical Specifications
• 7-megapixel resolution
• 3x optical, 7x digital zoom
• Dimensions/Weight
o 3.69 inches (w) x 0.95 inches (d) x 2.19 inches (h) (with protrusions)
o 0.3 lbs. without battery
• PictBridge support
• JPEG (Exif 2.2)
• Support/Connectivity
o USB Connectivity
o USB-compatible PC with Windows Vista, 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64
o USB-compatible Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.3.9, 10.4 and later
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart R742 Digital Camera that includes one-year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services. For more information regarding HP Total Care, including related terms and charges, please go to www.hp.com/support.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price is $179.99.(4)
Expected to be available for purchase August 2007 in North America.

1 For more information, please visit www.hp.com/go/noredeye.
2 Snapfish availability varies by region.
3 For more information, please visit www.hp.com/environment.
4 Actual price may vary.

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