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... down to the playback icon. Slide the mode switch down . C8890-90001 Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 1 Unpack your camera The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera comes with CompactFlash memory card extractor tool • CompactFlash memory card • 4 AA alkaline batteries • Documentation-HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera User's Guide and Quick Success poster 2 Attach the wrist strap 1. memory flash card...
... down to the playback icon. Slide the mode switch down . C8890-90001 Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 1 Unpack your camera The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera comes with CompactFlash memory card extractor tool • CompactFlash memory card • 4 AA alkaline batteries • Documentation-HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera User's Guide and Quick Success poster 2 Attach the wrist strap 1. memory flash card...
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...Share and print your photos After you create your computer. For help with your HP PhotoSmart digital camera and are not saved to your hard drive untill after you have downloaded your HP PhotoSmart digital camera. • Edit - Insert the PhotoImpression CD into your computer. 1. Click Send...cable provided. 2. Select the photo size: Small for yourself or email them to family and friends. 1. Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 6 Install the software With the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software, you can download your photos to your computer, edit your photos individually...
...Share and print your photos After you create your computer. For help with your HP PhotoSmart digital camera and are not saved to your hard drive untill after you have downloaded your HP PhotoSmart digital camera. • Edit - Insert the PhotoImpression CD into your computer. 1. Click Send...cable provided. 2. Select the photo size: Small for yourself or email them to family and friends. 1. Quick Success HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera 6 Install the software With the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software, you can download your photos to your computer, edit your photos individually...
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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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Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera 41 Determining if the Batteries Need to be Changed 41 Battery Life 42 Replacing the Batteries 43 Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended 44 Chapter 8: Care, Maintenance and Safety 47 Camera 47 AC Power Adapter 48 Batteries 48 Memory Cards 48 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 49 Camera Specifications 50 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and Assistance 51 Problems and Solutions 51 Getting Assistance 57 ArcSoft Software Support 61 www.hp.com/photosmart 3
Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera 41 Determining if the Batteries Need to be Changed 41 Battery Life 42 Replacing the Batteries 43 Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended 44 Chapter 8: Care, Maintenance and Safety 47 Camera 47 AC Power Adapter 48 Batteries 48 Memory Cards 48 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 49 Camera Specifications 50 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and Assistance 51 Problems and Solutions 51 Getting Assistance 57 ArcSoft Software Support 61 www.hp.com/photosmart 3
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Appendix A: Reference 63 Checking the Camera's Status 63 Capture Mode Menu 67 Playback Mode Menu 68 Appendix B: Regulatory and Warranty Information 69 Regulatory Notices 69 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 71 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty for Consumer Products Distributed Through Authorized Resellers 74 Index 75 4 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide
Appendix A: Reference 63 Checking the Camera's Status 63 Capture Mode Menu 67 Playback Mode Menu 68 Appendix B: Regulatory and Warranty Information 69 Regulatory Notices 69 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 71 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty for Consumer Products Distributed Through Authorized Resellers 74 Index 75 4 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide
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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 Your camera includes the following features: • 1.3 MP resolution • Economical "digital film" (removable CompactFlash memory card) • Automatic focus...
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 Your camera includes the following features: • 1.3 MP resolution • Economical "digital film" (removable CompactFlash memory card) • Automatic focus...
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UBS connector memory card slot flash self-timer light viewfinder status viewfinder LED LCD shutter button mode switch AC power adapter connector 6 battery compartment lens cover menu dial image LCD image LCD on/off switch hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Camera Description The following illustrations show the front, back, and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera.
UBS connector memory card slot flash self-timer light viewfinder status viewfinder LED LCD shutter button mode switch AC power adapter connector 6 battery compartment lens cover menu dial image LCD image LCD on/off switch hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Camera Description The following illustrations show the front, back, and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera.
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Using the wrist strap included in the box with your camera, thread the short loop through . 2. You might need to use a paper clip to pull the end of the loop through the wrist strap attachment. Pull the strap through the loop, then pull the knot tight. Note: Use the clip attached to the wrist strap to take photos. www.hp.com/photosmart 7 Step 1: Attach the Wrist Strap 1. Quick Setup Setting up the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera is quick and easy-follow these steps and you'll be ready to remove the memory card.
Using the wrist strap included in the box with your camera, thread the short loop through . 2. You might need to use a paper clip to pull the end of the loop through the wrist strap attachment. Pull the strap through the loop, then pull the knot tight. Note: Use the clip attached to the wrist strap to take photos. www.hp.com/photosmart 7 Step 1: Attach the Wrist Strap 1. Quick Setup Setting up the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera is quick and easy-follow these steps and you'll be ready to remove the memory card.
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... the language after the quick setup, see "Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera" on page 41. 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 electrodes match the indicators on for the first time. ...For details on changing batteries and recommended battery types, see "Changing the Language" on . Turn the menu dial to turn the camera on page 24. 1. Step 2: Install...
... the language after the quick setup, see "Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera" on page 41. 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 electrodes match the indicators on for the first time. ...For details on changing batteries and recommended battery types, see "Changing the Language" on . Turn the menu dial to turn the camera on page 24. 1. Step 2: Install...
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www.hp.com/photosmart 9 Step 4: Set the Camera Date and Time After setting the Language, the camera prompts you are finished, turn the menu dial to select Exit, then press the menu dial. Press the menu dial to move to select the ...
www.hp.com/photosmart 9 Step 4: Set the Camera Date and Time After setting the Language, the camera prompts you are finished, turn the menu dial to select Exit, then press the menu dial. Press the menu dial to move to select the ...
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... can change the photo quality, flash or focus setting or use the self-timer or digital zoom. www.hp.com/photosmart 11 Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on the image LCD while it is saved to immediately delete the photo while it is being saved, press... , the Flash charges. Note: After you see the green light next to the viewfinder, press the shutter button all the way down to allow the camera to take the photo. Once the flash icon on page 17 for details. 3. Chapter 2: Taking Photos 1. See "Chapter 3: Adjusting the...
... can change the photo quality, flash or focus setting or use the self-timer or digital zoom. www.hp.com/photosmart 11 Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on the image LCD while it is saved to immediately delete the photo while it is being saved, press... , the Flash charges. Note: After you see the green light next to the viewfinder, press the shutter button all the way down to allow the camera to take the photo. Once the flash icon on page 17 for details. 3. Chapter 2: Taking Photos 1. See "Chapter 3: Adjusting the...
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... on reviewing your review. 2. The photo displays automatically on the image LCD for your photos after taking them, turn off the image LCD. 12 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Using Instant Review Your photo displays on the image LCD immediately after it saves to review your photos immediately after they are stored...
... on reviewing your review. 2. The photo displays automatically on the image LCD for your photos after taking them, turn off the image LCD. 12 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide Using Instant Review Your photo displays on the image LCD immediately after it saves to review your photos immediately after they are stored...
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Turn the menu dial to highlight the Set Up icon, then press the menu dial. 4. Turn the menu dial to select Instant Review, then press the menu dial. 5. Your photos will be stored to display the Capture menu on the image LCD. Slide the mode switch up to select Off, then press the menu dial. Turn the menu dial to the camera icon. 2. www.hp.com/photosmart 13 To turn Instant Review off: 1. Press the menu dial to the CompactFlash memory card without being shown on the image LCD. 3.
Turn the menu dial to highlight the Set Up icon, then press the menu dial. 4. Turn the menu dial to select Instant Review, then press the menu dial. 5. Your photos will be stored to display the Capture menu on the image LCD. Slide the mode switch up to select Off, then press the menu dial. Turn the menu dial to the camera icon. 2. www.hp.com/photosmart 13 To turn Instant Review off: 1. Press the menu dial to the CompactFlash memory card without being shown on the image LCD. 3.
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... you can use the viewfinder to the viewfinder, you are ready to take the photo. Press the shutter button half way to allow the camera to the camera icon. 2. When you see the green light next to frame your subject and preview the photo on page 22. Note: For faster flash... "Using the Digital Zoom" on the image LCD. 4. For more information on Digital Zoom, see "Using the Focus" on . 3. Point the camera at your photos. 14 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide When the subject is optimally framed, press the shutter button all the way down to turn the image LCD on page...
... you can use the viewfinder to the viewfinder, you are ready to take the photo. Press the shutter button half way to allow the camera to the camera icon. 2. When you see the green light next to frame your subject and preview the photo on page 22. Note: For faster flash... "Using the Digital Zoom" on the image LCD. 4. For more information on Digital Zoom, see "Using the Focus" on . 3. Point the camera at your photos. 14 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide When the subject is optimally framed, press the shutter button all the way down to turn the image LCD on page...
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... having the sun directly overhead or 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 prevent hot spots in your photos. • Clean the lens and LCD screens occasionally with the sun to...
... having the sun directly overhead or 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 prevent hot spots in your photos. • Clean the lens and LCD screens occasionally with the sun to...
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... Wire netting or fencing, latticework Conditions involving low-light Sunsets, candlelight To take a photo of these types of subjects, focus on your subject. 16 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide You can also try a different angle or change the lighting on something near your intended subject and press the shutter button all the...
... Wire netting or fencing, latticework Conditions involving low-light Sunsets, candlelight To take a photo of these types of subjects, focus on your subject. 16 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide You can also try a different angle or change the lighting on something near your intended subject and press the shutter button all the...
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...setting for different photos on your disk or in most photos, set the photo quality to 3x5 inches (7.6x12.7mm). To adjust the camera settings, use different photo quality settings for photos you plan to 5x7 inch (12.7x17.8mm) prints. To store the most indoor and...can use the Capture menu on the CompactFlash memory card. www.hp.com/photosmart 17 You can be stored on the image LCD. The current photo quality setting is the default setting. Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has default settings that take great photos in a database, ...
...setting for different photos on your disk or in most photos, set the photo quality to 3x5 inches (7.6x12.7mm). To adjust the camera settings, use different photo quality settings for photos you plan to 5x7 inch (12.7x17.8mm) prints. To store the most indoor and...can use the Capture menu on the CompactFlash memory card. www.hp.com/photosmart 17 You can be stored on the image LCD. The current photo quality setting is the default setting. Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has default settings that take great photos in a database, ...
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... Capture menu on a memory card, the number of available photos changes as you change the photo quality: 1. Press the menu dial to the camera icon. 2. Note: The Photo Quality setting is retained until it is changed, even if the camera is turned off. 18 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide To change the photo quality.
... Capture menu on a memory card, the number of available photos changes as you change the photo quality: 1. Press the menu dial to the camera icon. 2. Note: The Photo Quality setting is retained until it is changed, even if the camera is turned off. 18 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user's guide To change the photo quality.
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...flash based on the image LCD. 3. Slide the mode switch up to display the Capture menu on lighting conditions. Press the menu dial to the camera icon. 2. Fill Flash Set the flash to Fill when the lighting for the entire photo is sufficient, but the lighting for the subject is turned... a Flash setting, then press the menu dial. Turn the menu dial to highlight the current Flash icon, then press the menu dial. 4. www.hp.com/photosmart 19 Auto Flash with Red-eye reduction Minimizes the occurrence of red-eye in a backlighting situation. Flash Off Set the flash to Off when you...
...flash based on the image LCD. 3. Slide the mode switch up to display the Capture menu on lighting conditions. Press the menu dial to the camera icon. 2. Fill Flash Set the flash to Fill when the lighting for the entire photo is sufficient, but the lighting for the subject is turned... a Flash setting, then press the menu dial. Turn the menu dial to highlight the current Flash icon, then press the menu dial. 4. www.hp.com/photosmart 19 Auto Flash with Red-eye reduction Minimizes the occurrence of red-eye in a backlighting situation. Flash Off Set the flash to Off when you...