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... Express (Windows Only 98 Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software 99 Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software 100 Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera 100 Using a Memory Card Reader 100 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive 103 Problems and Solutions 105 Error Messages on the Camera 120 Error Messages on the Computer...
... Express (Windows Only 98 Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software 99 Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software 100 Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera 100 Using a Memory Card Reader 100 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive 103 Problems and Solutions 105 Error Messages on the Camera 120 Error Messages on the Computer...
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...'s manual for specific instructions. • If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can print images directly from the camera and insert it into the printer's memory card slot. Transferring and Printing Images 83 HP does not provide customer support for instructions. See the dock User's ...described in this section, you can connect the camera to the printer using one of the following methods: • If you have an optional memory card that has images stored on it that you want to a non-HP printer and encounter problems with printing, contact your printer has a memory...
...'s manual for specific instructions. • If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can print images directly from the camera and insert it into the printer's memory card slot. Transferring and Printing Images 83 HP does not provide customer support for instructions. See the dock User's ...described in this section, you can connect the camera to the printer using one of the following methods: • If you have an optional memory card that has images stored on it that you want to a non-HP printer and encounter problems with printing, contact your printer has a memory...
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... Support This chapter contains information on the following topics: • Resetting the camera (page 96) • HP Image Zone software, including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express (page 96) • Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software (page 99) • Possible problems, causes, and solutions (page 105) • Error messages on the...
... Support This chapter contains information on the following topics: • Resetting the camera (page 96) • HP Image Zone software, including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express (page 96) • Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software (page 99) • Possible problems, causes, and solutions (page 105) • Error messages on the...
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... the camera. 5. HP Image Zone Software The HP Image Zone software provides several features that the camera works without an optional memory card, reinsert the card, if you have one. Turn off the camera. 2. Any images stored in memory will return to a Computer on page 79). 96 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Resetting the Camera If your camera does...
... the camera. 5. HP Image Zone Software The HP Image Zone software provides several features that the camera works without an optional memory card, reinsert the card, if you have one. Turn off the camera. 2. Any images stored in memory will return to a Computer on page 79). 96 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Resetting the Camera If your camera does...
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Problems and Solutions Problem The camera does not turn on. over- • Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera, or is plugged into a working electrical outlet. For best results, use ordinary the wrong type. operating. The optional HP AC power adapter is ... are installed correctly (see stopped page 96). The camera has Reset the camera (see installed page 11). Try installing new incorrectly, are using an optional HP AC power adapter, it is not connected to the camera and is not plugged into a working electrical outlet....
Problems and Solutions Problem The camera does not turn on. over- • Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera, or is plugged into a working electrical outlet. For best results, use ordinary the wrong type. operating. The optional HP AC power adapter is ... are installed correctly (see stopped page 96). The camera has Reset the camera (see installed page 11). Try installing new incorrectly, are using an optional HP AC power adapter, it is not connected to the camera and is not plugged into a working electrical outlet....
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...problem. If you can turn on the camera with the memory card removed, then the card is on (continued). The camera may have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently. Reset the camera (see if you can turn on Display use , and excessive zooming increase the rate of battery drain. 106 HP Photosmart M415... User's Manual The Power light is probably corrupted. Live View or video recording, excessive flash use for your camera (see page 166). The optional memory card is not a supported ...
...problem. If you can turn on the camera with the memory card removed, then the card is on (continued). The camera may have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently. Reset the camera (see if you can turn on Display use , and excessive zooming increase the rate of battery drain. 106 HP Photosmart M415... User's Manual The Power light is probably corrupted. Live View or video recording, excessive flash use for your camera (see page 166). The optional memory card is not a supported ...
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... (continued). Batteries are not and Alkaline batteries cannot inserted. Use only the HP AC power adapter approved for the way the camera is being used. Battery chemistry type is inappropriate for use with this camera (see page 150). Troubleshooting and Support 107 Problem I have not been used lately. The wrong AC power adapter is...
... (continued). Batteries are not and Alkaline batteries cannot inserted. Use only the HP AC power adapter approved for the way the camera is being used. Battery chemistry type is inappropriate for use with this camera (see page 150). Troubleshooting and Support 107 Problem I have not been used lately. The wrong AC power adapter is...
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..., it will not start . If the camera detects a problem with the batteries, it is too low for M-series cameras (purchased separately), then try again. Remove the batteries from the camera and charge them in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger for charging to charge NiMH... batteries that may be damaged or overdischarged. The batteries are inserted inserted correctly (see correctly. page 11). 108 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Purchase new batteries. The camera will...
..., it will not start . If the camera detects a problem with the batteries, it is too low for M-series cameras (purchased separately), then try again. Remove the batteries from the camera and charge them in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger for charging to charge NiMH... batteries that may be damaged or overdischarged. The batteries are inserted inserted correctly (see correctly. page 11). 108 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Purchase new batteries. The camera will...
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... on the Image Display if it is probably corrupted. The camera is turned off the Image Display if it is the proper type, turn off and then on the camera, or turn it is only to a computer. Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not respond when I press a button. If they ...respond, it off the camera, remove the memory card, turn off or has shut down. Wait until...
... on the Image Display if it is probably corrupted. The camera is turned off the Image Display if it is the proper type, turn off and then on the camera, or turn it is only to a computer. Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not respond when I press a button. If they ...respond, it off the camera, remove the memory card, turn off or has shut down. Wait until...
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...HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Shutter button. The internal memory or the optional memory card that is installed is using flash is delayed because of the additional flashes. Or replace the card with redeye reduction. The scene is dark and the camera is full. The camera... button I press the hard enough. Use Focus Lock (see pages 15 and 67). Problem Possible Cause Solution A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a long exposure. Transfer images from the camera to your subjects wait for the additional flashes.
...HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Shutter button. The internal memory or the optional memory card that is installed is using flash is delayed because of the additional flashes. Or replace the card with redeye reduction. The scene is dark and the camera is full. The camera... button I press the hard enough. Use Focus Lock (see pages 15 and 67). Problem Possible Cause Solution A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a long exposure. Transfer images from the camera to your subjects wait for the additional flashes.
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... Image Display turns on. • If the Image Display does not turn on, reset the camera (see page 96). If the Image Display does not turn on, remove the batteries and connect to the HP AC power adapter to Flash On (see page 42). The flash is set to finish processing... the last image before taking another picture. • Re-focus the camera (try using Focus Lock; Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not take a picture until the flash...
... Image Display turns on. • If the Image Display does not turn on, reset the camera (see page 96). If the Image Display does not turn on, remove the batteries and connect to the HP AC power adapter to Flash On (see page 42). The flash is set to finish processing... the last image before taking another picture. • Re-focus the camera (try using Focus Lock; Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not take a picture until the flash...
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... provided too much light. • Turn the flash off (see page 40). • Move back from the subject and use a tripod). Problem My image is too bright. Set the camera to the Macro shooting mode. Watch for the icon in the Image Display (this means that it is almost impossible to hold... the picture (see page 35). • Use Focus Lock (see page 42). Possible Cause Solution The subject was unable to get the same framing. 112 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual My image is blurry (continued). Hold the camera steady as you took the picture.
... provided too much light. • Turn the flash off (see page 40). • Move back from the subject and use a tripod). Problem My image is too bright. Set the camera to the Macro shooting mode. Watch for the icon in the Image Display (this means that it is almost impossible to hold... the picture (see page 35). • Use Focus Lock (see page 42). Possible Cause Solution The subject was unable to get the same framing. 112 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual My image is blurry (continued). Hold the camera steady as you took the picture.
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when you should not have. Problem My image is set to 0.0 Compensation (see page 86). Decrease the EV Compensation (see page 54). The scene had many darkcolored objects, such as a black ... Solution A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light. • Try taking the picture from a different angle. • Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day. • Decrease the EV Compensation (see page 54). Troubleshooting and Support 113 Change the Display...
when you should not have. Problem My image is set to 0.0 Compensation (see page 86). Decrease the EV Compensation (see page 54). The scene had many darkcolored objects, such as a black ... Solution A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light. • Try taking the picture from a different angle. • Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day. • Decrease the EV Compensation (see page 54). Troubleshooting and Support 113 Change the Display...
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... the subject. Possible Cause Solution There was too far away. Make sure your fingers away from the flash when you take a picture. 114 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Your finger blocked the flash. A light is too dark. Problem My image is behind • Use the Flash On setting the subject. (see page 164).
... the subject. Possible Cause Solution There was too far away. Make sure your fingers away from the flash when you take a picture. 114 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual Your finger blocked the flash. A light is too dark. Problem My image is behind • Use the Flash On setting the subject. (see page 164).
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As with all digital cameras, is grainy. Use the highest image quality setting (5MP Best), which can happen on for a... You used EV Set EV Compensation to minimize heating. The camera was too warm when the picture was too low. The camera may have . If the camera is too dark (continued). Problem My image is warm after using it for a long time ...(see page 56). Use a lower ISO Speed setting (see page 55). The effect will diminish as the camera cools. The Image Quality setting was taken. My image is probably not noticeable in the sun. The ISO Speed setting ...
As with all digital cameras, is grainy. Use the highest image quality setting (5MP Best), which can happen on for a... You used EV Set EV Compensation to minimize heating. The camera was too warm when the picture was too low. The camera may have . If the camera is too dark (continued). Problem My image is warm after using it for a long time ...(see page 56). Use a lower ISO Speed setting (see page 55). The effect will diminish as the camera cools. The Image Quality setting was taken. My image is probably not noticeable in the sun. The ISO Speed setting ...
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... Zone software. or more images. Images are grayed out in the Setup Menu (see page 89). 116 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual The batteries were drained or were removed from the camera to improve. • Add indirect lighting. • Use the flash (see page 93). The wrong... selected, you cannot rotate it. Transfer the images from the camera for natural lighting conditions to your computer (see page 79), then view or modify them using the Date & Time option in the Playback Menu. Problem Possible Cause Solution My image is normal behavior. This is grainy...
... Zone software. or more images. Images are grayed out in the Setup Menu (see page 89). 116 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual The batteries were drained or were removed from the camera to improve. • Add indirect lighting. • Use the flash (see page 93). The wrong... selected, you cannot rotate it. Transfer the images from the camera for natural lighting conditions to your computer (see page 79), then view or modify them using the Date & Time option in the Playback Menu. Problem Possible Cause Solution My image is normal behavior. This is grainy...
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... period of time (15 minutes or longer). Troubleshooting and Support 117 Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera responds very sluggishly when trying to charge the batteries in the camera, or you have been using the optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera or to review images. Wait until the Memory light turns off...
... period of time (15 minutes or longer). Troubleshooting and Support 117 Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera responds very sluggishly when trying to charge the batteries in the camera, or you have been using the optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera or to review images. Wait until the Memory light turns off...
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... USB cable is unable to the computer. If that does not fix the problem, try connecting the USB cable to the camera and computer. Either install the HP Image Zone software (see page 17), or see page 103). 118 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual The computer is properly connected to another USB port on again...
... USB cable is unable to the computer. If that does not fix the problem, try connecting the USB cable to the camera and computer. Either install the HP Image Zone software (see page 17), or see page 103). 118 HP Photosmart M415 User's Manual The computer is properly connected to another USB port on again...
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Close the HP Image Zone Transfer software, disconnect the camera from the computer (or remove it from the camera dock), and reset the camera (see page 79). Then, restart the image transfer process (see page 96). Problem Possible Cause Solution I am having a problem installing or using the HP Image Zone software. Refer to my computer. I receive an error message when transferring images to the HP Customer Support website www.hp.com/support Troubleshooting and Support 119 A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have interrupted the transfer.
Close the HP Image Zone Transfer software, disconnect the camera from the computer (or remove it from the camera dock), and reset the camera (see page 79). Then, restart the image transfer process (see page 96). Problem Possible Cause Solution I am having a problem installing or using the HP Image Zone software. Refer to my computer. I receive an error message when transferring images to the HP Customer Support website www.hp.com/support Troubleshooting and Support 119 A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have interrupted the transfer.
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...Solution Cannot print video clips. Camera has experienced an error The camera may have scrolled to your computer (see page 79) and print the clip from the camera. If that does not fix the problem, try resetting the camera (see page 136). If your computer. Turn the camera off and then on again.... If the problem persists, note the error code and then call HP Support (see page 96). Troubleshooting and Support ...
...Solution Cannot print video clips. Camera has experienced an error The camera may have scrolled to your computer (see page 79) and print the clip from the camera. If that does not fix the problem, try resetting the camera (see page 136). If your computer. Turn the camera off and then on again.... If the problem persists, note the error code and then call HP Support (see page 96). Troubleshooting and Support ...