Customer Support - Knowledge Base

HP Sprocket 2-in-1s - Using the Camera Features

This document is for HP Sprocket 2-in-1s in Camera Mode, and the HP sprocket app for Android mobile and Apple iOS devices.

Read this document to learn about the HP Sprocket 2-in-1 camera features.

Use the Selfie Mirror

Use the microSD card

You can install a microSD card (sold separately) to save instant photos taken with the camera, and then transfer them from the Sprocket to your computer.

Install the microSD card

Transfer photos from the Sprocket to computer

Use the USB cable that came with your sprocket to transfer photos to your computer. To save and transfer instant photos taken with the camera, a microSD card must be installed.

Connect the cable to the Micro-USB Charge Port, and then connect the other end of the cable to a computer USB port.

note:
You cannot print with the Sprocket while it is connected to the computer.
Figure : Connecting the cable to the Sprocket and computer

Connecting the cable to the Micro-USB Charge Port

Connecting the cable to a computer USB port
On your computer, use a file browser, such as File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), to locate the Sprocket removable storage drive.
- Windows: Open File Explorer, and then click Computer or This PC from the navigation column. Select the removable storage drive under the Devices with Removable Storage or Devices and drives section. If the microSD card has not been given a name, the removable storage drive might only show up as a letter, such as (D:).
- Mac: Open Finder, and then locate the removable storage drive under the Devices section. If the microSD card has not been given a name, the removable storage drive might show up as NO NAME.
Browse the drive folders to locate the photos you want to transfer, and then transfer the photos into a folder on the computer, such as Pictures or Documents.
Turn off the Sprocket, and then disconnect the cable from the computer.

Use the 10-second timer

Use the Timer button for a 10 second delay between pressing the Shutter button and photo capture.

Turn on the Sprocket, and then press down on the Viewfinder.

The Viewfinder opens.

caution:
Do not pull up on the Viewfinder or try to pry it open. This can damage the locking mechanism.
Figure : Pressing down on the Viewfinder

Press down on the Viewfinder

The Viewfinder opens
Turn on the 10-second timer by pressing the Timer button next to the Shutter button.

The Timer button light turns solid and white.

note:
The 10-second timer automatically turns off after each instant photo.

Figure : Pressing the Timer button
Raise the Viewfinder to your eye, and then press down on the Shutter button.

The camera flash blinks slowly for seven seconds, and then quickly for the final three seconds. If you want to cancel the 10-second timer, press the Timer or Shutter button again.

The camera takes the instant photo, and then prints.