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... change the photo quality, adjust the flash and focus settings, or use a paper clip to the playback icon. Close and relock the battery compartment. 1. The Date & Time menu appears on the image LCD. 2. The status LCD displays the approximate number of the loop through the loop, then pull the knot tight. Take your photos. See the User's Guide for details. 5 Review your photos After you need to use the self-timer and digital zoom. C8890-90001 Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 1 Unpack your camera The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera...
... change the photo quality, adjust the flash and focus settings, or use a paper clip to the playback icon. Close and relock the battery compartment. 1. The Date & Time menu appears on the image LCD. 2. The status LCD displays the approximate number of the loop through the loop, then pull the knot tight. Take your photos. See the User's Guide for details. 5 Review your photos After you need to use the self-timer and digital zoom. C8890-90001 Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 1 Unpack your camera The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera...
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... software automatically starts. email your photo projects to a disk. • Print - Adjust the photo size and position, and select the number of copies to print. 6. Write and send the email message. Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 6 Install the software With the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software, you can download photos directly from your digital camera to a photo album on your PC. 1. Follow the instructions on recycled paper 1. Tip: To preserve battery life, connect an HP approved AC power adapter while downloading photos to print from Camera. Thumbnails...
... software automatically starts. email your photo projects to a disk. • Print - Adjust the photo size and position, and select the number of copies to print. 6. Write and send the email message. Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 6 Install the software With the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software, you can download photos directly from your digital camera to a photo album on your PC. 1. Follow the instructions on recycled paper 1. Tip: To preserve battery life, connect an HP approved AC power adapter while downloading photos to print from Camera. Thumbnails...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Product Overview 5 Camera Description 6 Quick Setup 7 Chapter 2: Taking Photos 11 Using Instant Review 12 Using the Image LCD as a Viewfinder 14 Tips for Taking the Best Photos 15 Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings 17 Changing the Photo Quality 17 Using the Flash 19 Using the Focus 20 Using the Self-timer 21 Using the Digital Zoom 22 Setting the Date and Time 23 Changing the Language 24 www.hp.com/photosmart 1
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Product Overview 5 Camera Description 6 Quick Setup 7 Chapter 2: Taking Photos 11 Using Instant Review 12 Using the Image LCD as a Viewfinder 14 Tips for Taking the Best Photos 15 Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings 17 Changing the Photo Quality 17 Using the Flash 19 Using the Focus 20 Using the Self-timer 21 Using the Digital Zoom 22 Setting the Date and Time 23 Changing the Language 24 www.hp.com/photosmart 1
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Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos 25 Viewing Your Photos 25 Deleting Your Photos 26 Magnifying Your Photos 28 Locking and Unlocking Your Photos 29 Personalizing Your Welcome Screen 30 Chapter 5: Sharing and Printing Photos 31 System Requirements 31 Installing the Software 32 Connecting the Camera to Your PC 32 Downloading Photos to Your PC 34 Chapter 6: CompactFlash Memory Card 37 Installing and Removing Memory Cards 37 Determining if a Memory Card is Full 39 Formatting a Memory Card 40 2 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide
Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos 25 Viewing Your Photos 25 Deleting Your Photos 26 Magnifying Your Photos 28 Locking and Unlocking Your Photos 29 Personalizing Your Welcome Screen 30 Chapter 5: Sharing and Printing Photos 31 System Requirements 31 Installing the Software 32 Connecting the Camera to Your PC 32 Downloading Photos to Your PC 34 Chapter 6: CompactFlash Memory Card 37 Installing and Removing Memory Cards 37 Determining if a Memory Card is Full 39 Formatting a Memory Card 40 2 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide
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... on the Internet or via email. Your camera includes the following features: • 1.3 MP resolution • Economical "digital film" (removable CompactFlash memory card) • Automatic focus • Point and shoot user interface • Image LCD for editing, storing, and printing your photos. Chapter 1: Getting Started Product Overview Your simple-to-use HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera takes high-quality photos that you can print or share with red-eye reduction • Self-timer • Digital zoom www.hp.com/photosmart 5
... on the Internet or via email. Your camera includes the following features: • 1.3 MP resolution • Economical "digital film" (removable CompactFlash memory card) • Automatic focus • Point and shoot user interface • Image LCD for editing, storing, and printing your photos. Chapter 1: Getting Started Product Overview Your simple-to-use HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera takes high-quality photos that you can print or share with red-eye reduction • Self-timer • Digital zoom www.hp.com/photosmart 5
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... open the battery compartment. 2. electrodes match the indicators on for the first time. For details on changing batteries and recommended battery types, see "Changing the Language" on page 41. For details on changing the language after the quick setup, see "Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera" on page 24. 1. Insert the 4 AA batteries (supplied), making sure the +/- The Language menu displays. 2. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to select a language, then press the menu dial. 8 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide...
... open the battery compartment. 2. electrodes match the indicators on for the first time. For details on changing batteries and recommended battery types, see "Changing the Language" on page 41. For details on changing the language after the quick setup, see "Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera" on page 24. 1. Insert the 4 AA batteries (supplied), making sure the +/- The Language menu displays. 2. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to select a language, then press the menu dial. 8 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide...
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....hp.com/photosmart 11 Adjust the camera settings as needed. • You can change the photo quality, flash or focus setting or use the self-timer or digital zoom. If you want to the CompactFlash memory card. Press the shutter button half way down to focus and adjust the exposure. 5. Your photo appears on the image LCD while it is saved to immediately delete the photo while it is being saved, press the menu dial. Chapter 2: Taking Photos 1. Note: After you see the green light...
....hp.com/photosmart 11 Adjust the camera settings as needed. • You can change the photo quality, flash or focus setting or use the self-timer or digital zoom. If you want to the CompactFlash memory card. Press the shutter button half way down to focus and adjust the exposure. 5. Your photo appears on the image LCD while it is saved to immediately delete the photo while it is being saved, press the menu dial. Chapter 2: Taking Photos 1. Note: After you see the green light...
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... the image LCD. 4. Point the camera at your photo, use the image LCD when you are ready to the camera icon. 2. Note: For faster flash recharging time and extended battery life, use the image LCD. To frame your photos. 14 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide When you are taking photos using the image LCD: 1. When the subject is optimally framed, press the shutter button all the way down to frame your photo using Macro or Digital Zoom. For more information on Digital Zoom, see the green light...
... the image LCD. 4. Point the camera at your photo, use the image LCD when you are ready to the camera icon. 2. Note: For faster flash recharging time and extended battery life, use the image LCD. To frame your photos. 14 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide When you are taking photos using the image LCD: 1. When the subject is optimally framed, press the shutter button all the way down to frame your photo using Macro or Digital Zoom. For more information on Digital Zoom, see the green light...
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... there is behind your subject, use cleaning solutions or chemically treated tissues. • Although the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has an electronic Auto Focus system, some conditions may cause the camera to focus improperly. Some examples are taken with a soft, lint-free cloth. Tips for Taking the Best Photos • Practice using the camera to get used to the timing before taking flash photos in front of reflective objects like...
... there is behind your subject, use cleaning solutions or chemically treated tissues. • Although the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has an electronic Auto Focus system, some conditions may cause the camera to focus improperly. Some examples are taken with a soft, lint-free cloth. Tips for Taking the Best Photos • Practice using the camera to get used to the timing before taking flash photos in front of reflective objects like...
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.... Use this setting for different photos on the CompactFlash memory card. Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has default settings that take great photos in a database, or print up to 5x7 inch (12.7x17.8mm) prints. You can be stored on the same memory card. This is indicated by an icon on the image LCD. Fine Produces high-quality photos and requires less memory than Super Fine. www.hp.com/photosmart 17 Changing the Photo Quality Adjusting...
.... Use this setting for different photos on the CompactFlash memory card. Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has default settings that take great photos in a database, or print up to 5x7 inch (12.7x17.8mm) prints. You can be stored on the same memory card. This is indicated by an icon on the image LCD. Fine Produces high-quality photos and requires less memory than Super Fine. www.hp.com/photosmart 17 Changing the Photo Quality Adjusting...
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... turned off. 18 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide To change the photo quality. Turn the menu dial to highlight the current Photo Quality icon, then press the menu dial. 4. Turn the menu dial to highlight a Photo Quality setting, then press the menu dial. Note: Because photo quality affects the number of photos that can be stored on the image LCD. 3. Slide the mode switch up to display the Capture menu on a memory card, the number of available photos changes as you change the photo...
... turned off. 18 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide To change the photo quality. Turn the menu dial to highlight the current Photo Quality icon, then press the menu dial. 4. Turn the menu dial to highlight a Photo Quality setting, then press the menu dial. Note: Because photo quality affects the number of photos that can be stored on the image LCD. 3. Slide the mode switch up to display the Capture menu on a memory card, the number of available photos changes as you change the photo...
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... Macro or Auto Focus icon, then press the menu dial. Macro For use on the subject in the center of the camera lens. Note: The focus setting is retained until it is changed or the camera is Auto Focus. Turn the menu dial to 1m) of the viewfinder from 2 feet (.6m) to the camera. Using the Focus The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera default setting is turned off. 20 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the status LCD...
... Macro or Auto Focus icon, then press the menu dial. Macro For use on the subject in the center of the camera lens. Note: The focus setting is retained until it is changed or the camera is Auto Focus. Turn the menu dial to 1m) of the viewfinder from 2 feet (.6m) to the camera. Using the Focus The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera default setting is turned off. 20 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the status LCD...
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... the mode switch up to a new field. 7. Turn the menu dial to display the Capture menu on . The time can display in a MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY/MM/ DD format. www.hp.com/photosmart 23 If the camera has not had battery power for more than five minutes, the Date & Time menu automatically displays the next time the camera is turned on the image LCD. 3. Note: You can change the date and time setting...
... the mode switch up to a new field. 7. Turn the menu dial to display the Capture menu on . The time can display in a MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY/MM/ DD format. www.hp.com/photosmart 23 If the camera has not had battery power for more than five minutes, the Date & Time menu automatically displays the next time the camera is turned on the image LCD. 3. Note: You can change the date and time setting...
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Tip: To preserve battery life, connect an HP-approved AC power adapter while using the image LCD. Viewing Your Photos You can view photos one at a time or view multiple photos (thumbnails) on the image LCD. 2. To view photos one at a time: 1. While viewing your photos, you can view them using the image LCD to review your photos. The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the image LCD. Turn the menu dial to the playback icon. www.hp.com/photosmart 25 Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos After you have taken some photos and they are...
Tip: To preserve battery life, connect an HP-approved AC power adapter while using the image LCD. Viewing Your Photos You can view photos one at a time or view multiple photos (thumbnails) on the image LCD. 2. To view photos one at a time: 1. While viewing your photos, you can view them using the image LCD to review your photos. The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the image LCD. Turn the menu dial to the playback icon. www.hp.com/photosmart 25 Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos After you have taken some photos and they are...
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... scroll through the thumbnails. Deleting Your Photos While reviewing your photos, see "Locking and Unlocking Your Photos" on page 29. 26 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the CompactFlash memory card. A set of your photos: 1. For details on locking and unlocking your photos, you can delete individual photos or all of the unlocked photos stored on the image LCD. 2. To view thumbnails of thumbnail images displays. 4. Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon.
... scroll through the thumbnails. Deleting Your Photos While reviewing your photos, see "Locking and Unlocking Your Photos" on page 29. 26 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the CompactFlash memory card. A set of your photos: 1. For details on locking and unlocking your photos, you can delete individual photos or all of the unlocked photos stored on the image LCD. 2. To view thumbnails of thumbnail images displays. 4. Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon.
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... memory card is correctly installed: • Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to be taken and the CompactFlash memory card icon blinks. See "Changing the Photo Quality" on page 51. See "Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and Assistance" on page 17. 3. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first and the front of photos the memory card can hold. To make sure the memory card is full when the camera's status LCD indicates...
... memory card is correctly installed: • Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to be taken and the CompactFlash memory card icon blinks. See "Changing the Photo Quality" on page 51. See "Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and Assistance" on page 17. 3. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera first and the front of photos the memory card can hold. To make sure the memory card is full when the camera's status LCD indicates...
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... second delay Built-in flash with range of 2 to 8 feet (.6m to 2.5m) Modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye reduction, On and Off 1.8 inch color LCD with 61,600 pixels 4 AA batteries (included) or AC power adapter (optional) USB to PC, standard tripod mount 50 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Camera Specifications Resolution Memory Card Lens System Zoom Aperature Shutter speed Focus Sensitivity Self-timer Flash LCD Power Interfaces 1.3 MegaPixel (Super Fine and Fine photo quality settings: 1200x1600 pixels; Basic photo quality setting: 640x480 pixels) CompactFlash...
... second delay Built-in flash with range of 2 to 8 feet (.6m to 2.5m) Modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye reduction, On and Off 1.8 inch color LCD with 61,600 pixels 4 AA batteries (included) or AC power adapter (optional) USB to PC, standard tripod mount 50 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Camera Specifications Resolution Memory Card Lens System Zoom Aperature Shutter speed Focus Sensitivity Self-timer Flash LCD Power Interfaces 1.3 MegaPixel (Super Fine and Fine photo quality settings: 1200x1600 pixels; Basic photo quality setting: 640x480 pixels) CompactFlash...
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... power adapter. www.hp.com/photosmart 53 The camera is turned off and there is not connected to the viewfinder. To avoid losing date and time information, replace low batteries promptly. Slide the mode switch down , a green blinking light appears next to the computer properly. The batteries were dead or removed from all programs while you are low. The batteries are using the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software. Use the flash. Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected...
... power adapter. www.hp.com/photosmart 53 The camera is turned off and there is not connected to the viewfinder. To avoid losing date and time information, replace low batteries promptly. Slide the mode switch down , a green blinking light appears next to the computer properly. The batteries were dead or removed from all programs while you are low. The batteries are using the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software. Use the flash. Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected...
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... I can't delete a photo. You moved the camera Hold the camera steady as you press the shutter while you still get a Still Images There is 2 feet (60cm) from the computer. The photo is not closer than 2 feet (60cm) or use the Macro mode. 54 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide My photo turned out blurry. The camera's Auto Focus range is an operating Service Error systems error. Reconnect the camera I plug in the error message and reconnect the USB cable. Click...
... I can't delete a photo. You moved the camera Hold the camera steady as you press the shutter while you still get a Still Images There is 2 feet (60cm) from the computer. The photo is not closer than 2 feet (60cm) or use the Macro mode. 54 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide My photo turned out blurry. The camera's Auto Focus range is an operating Service Error systems error. Reconnect the camera I plug in the error message and reconnect the USB cable. Click...
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... note error messages, if any, that are as close as your support experience the best it can help. 58 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Organize your camera. 3. Your HP Customer Care service technician will help us help you better If you encounter a problem or question, we'd like to ask you to do a few things before you need this guide. Consult the Troubleshooting and Assistance section of your HP product serial number, model number...
... note error messages, if any, that are as close as your support experience the best it can help. 58 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Organize your camera. 3. Your HP Customer Care service technician will help us help you better If you encounter a problem or question, we'd like to ask you to do a few things before you need this guide. Consult the Troubleshooting and Assistance section of your HP product serial number, model number...