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hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide

Camera Specifications

Resolution

1.3 MegaPixel (Super Fine and Fine photo quality settings: 1200x1600

pixels; Basic photo quality setting: 640x480 pixels)

Memory Card

CompactFlash Type 1; all storage sizes supported (4MB card supplied)

Lens System

f/2.8; 6.68mm (43.4mm equivalent)

Zoom

2x digital zoom

Aperature

f/2.8–f/8

Shutter speed

1/750 to 1/3 seconds

Focus

Normal: 2 feet to infinity (60cm to infinity)
Macro: 4 inches to 3 feet (10cm to 1m)

Sensitivity

ISO 100

Self-timer

10 second delay

Flash

Built-in flash with range of 2 to 8 feet (.6m to 2.5m)
Modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye reduction, On and Off

LCD

1.8 inch color LCD with 61,600 pixels

Power

4 AA batteries (included) or AC power adapter (optional)

Interfaces

USB to PC, standard tripod mount

Summary of Contents for Photosmart 215

Page 1: ...hp photosmart 215 knowledge user s guide ...

Page 2: ... Information Copyright 2000 Hewlett Packard Company All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company ...

Page 3: ...Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Product Overview 5 Camera Description 6 Quick Setup 7 ...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...ter 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 ...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ...r simple to use HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera takes high quality photos that you can print or share with family and friends on the Internet or via email It comes with software for editing storing and printing your photos Your camera includes the ...

Page 8: ...on The following illustrations show the front back and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera shutter button viewfinder status LCD mode switch self timer light flash memory card slot UBS connector viewfinder LED ...

Page 9: ...k Setup Setting up the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera is quick and easy follow these steps and you ll be ready to take photos Step 1 Attach the Wrist Strap 1 Using the wrist strap included in the box with ...

Page 10: ...ep 2 Install the Batteries 1 Unlock and open the battery compartment 2 Insert the 4 AA batteries supplied making sure the electrodes match the indicators on the inside of the camera s battery compartment ...

Page 11: ... enter the current date and time For details on setting the date and time after the quick setup see Setting the Date and Time on page 23 1 Turn the menu dial to select the date or the time then press the menu dial 2 Change the month date year hour and minute by turning the menu dial Press ...

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Page 13: ... mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on Note After you turn the camera on the Flash charges Once the flash icon on the status LCD stops blinking the camera is ready to take a photo 2 Adjust the camera settings as needed ...

Page 14: ...stant Review Instant Review is on by default During Instant Review you can choose to delete a photo before it saves to the memory card If you do not wish to review your photos immediately after taking them turn off Instant Review Note For details on reviewing your photos after they are stored see Chapter 4 ...

Page 15: ...e switch up to the camera icon 2 Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu 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 ...

Page 16: ...e viewfinder you can use the image LCD To optimally frame your photo use the image LCD when you are taking photos using Macro or Digital Zoom For more information on Macro see Using the Focus on page 20 For more information on Digital Zoom see Using the Digital Zoom on page 22 ...

Page 17: ... timing before taking important photos The camera takes about a second to focus when you press the shutter button half way down After the camera has focused be sure to push the shutter button all the way down until you hear the shutter click indicating the photo has been taken ...

Page 18: ...Subject Examples Black or very dark objects Dark clothing Objects that have no distinct or consistent form Fountains waterfalls waves smoke flame fireworks a subject in mist or fog ...

Page 19: ...amera Settings The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has default settings that take great photos in most indoor and outdoor locations To adjust the camera settings use the Capture menu on the image LCD Changing the Photo Quality ...

Page 20: ...otos that can be stored on a memory card the number of available photos changes as you change the photo quality To change the photo quality 1 Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon 2 Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD ...

Page 21: ...efaults to Auto Flash The flash setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD Auto Flash The camera determines the need for a flash based on lighting conditions Auto Flash with Red eye reduction Minimizes the occurrence of red eye in photos of people or animals ...

Page 22: ...ing is Auto Focus You can change the camera setting to Macro for a subject that is very close to the camera The focus setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD Auto Focus The camera will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the viewfinder from ...

Page 23: ...the self timer to photograph yourself or take a posed group photo The default setting is Self timer OFF When on the Self timer ON icon shows on the status LCD To use the self timer 1 Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon ...

Page 24: ...tal camera includes a digital zoom so you can make a subject appear closer When the digital zoom is on the image LCD turns on to help you frame your subject When the digital zoom is on photos are captured at 640x480 resolution To set the digital zoom ...

Page 25: ...tting at any time through the Set Up menu 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 To change the date and time 1 Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon ...

Page 26: ...Changing the Language With the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera you can change the language of the camera menus To change the language 1 Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon ...

Page 27: ... the CompactFlash memory card you can view them using the image LCD While viewing your photos you can delete magnify and lock your photos and change the welcome screen Tip To preserve battery life connect an HP approved AC power adapter while using the image LCD to review your photos ...

Page 28: ...switch down to the playback icon The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the image LCD 2 Press the menu dial to access the Review menu 3 Turn the menu dial to highlight the Thumbnails icon then press the menu dial A set of thumbnail images displays ...

Page 29: ...from the memory card Caution Once a photo is deleted from the CompactFlash memory card it cannot be retrieved 1 Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the image LCD ...

Page 30: ...ur Photos You can enlarge an image to see more detail while viewing it on the image LCD To magnify a photo 1 Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the image LCD ...

Page 31: ...nt photos from being accidentally deleted by locking them Note To delete all photos off a memory card including locked photos format your CompactFlash memory card See Formatting a Memory Card on page 40 for more information To lock or unlock a photo ...

Page 32: ...creen is the image that appears when you turn on your camera You can change it to a photo of your choice To personalize your welcome screen 1 Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon The last photo taken or reviewed displays on the image LCD ...

Page 33: ...pter 5 Sharing and Printing Photos Once you have taken some photos you can download them to your computer to print send via email or use for greeting cards calendars and other projects System Requirements ...

Page 34: ... computer s CD ROM drive The installation window automatically appears Note If the installation window doesn t appear use Windows Explorer to locate your CD ROM drive then double click the file setup exe 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software ...

Page 35: ...ware See previous page for more information 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable provided Plug the large end of the PC connection cable into the PC USB port Plug the small end of the cable into the camera ...

Page 36: ... to the computer and turn the camera on The PhotoImpression software automatically starts Note If the PhotoImpression software does not start reconnect the cable to the camera If it still fails to start click on the PhotoImpression icon on your desktop ...

Page 37: ...photos to transfer and click Get Selected Photos From Camera Note To delete photos from the camera after they are saved on your computer select Delete All Photos from Camera after you download 5 Close the dialog box The photos appear in the Photo Album ...

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Page 39: ...l camera is a removable reusable CompactFlash memory card Once a photo is taken it is stored on the memory card until you delete it or the card is formatted Use only CompactFlash Association CFA certified type I memory cards with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera These cards are ...

Page 40: ...aution Before you remove a memory card from the camera turn the camera off and wait for the status LCD to go blank If the camera is saving a photo wait until the photo has been saved before removing the CompactFlash memory card ...

Page 41: ...to the camera first and the front of the card faces the image LCD 4 Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera 5 Close the memory card door To make sure the memory card is correctly installed Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on ...

Page 42: ...not been formatted you need to format it before you can use it in the camera If you insert a new formatted card in the camera and it doesn t work try re formatting it it may have been formatted improperly Also re format cards that you previously used in a different camera to optimize them for use with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera ...

Page 43: ...n HP approved AC power adapter For convenience use the batteries when you are taking photos To preserve battery power use an AC adapter purchase separately when you are reviewing photos on the image LCD for an extended period of time or when you are transferring photos from the camera to your computer ...

Page 44: ... Do not use rechargeable batteries with your HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera The life of the batteries depends on several factors These include The type of batteries you use For longer battery life use batteries that are ...

Page 45: ... Limit your use of the image LCD except when using an HP approved AC power adapter Replacing the Batteries To insert new batteries 1 Make sure the mode switch is in the Off position ...

Page 46: ...e Do not replace them individually Always follow instructions on the battery package when handling batteries 3 Insert four new batteries making sure the electrodes are facing the proper direction see the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment ...

Page 47: ...e camera It does not recharge the batteries To connect an AC power adapter AC power adapters are available from www hpshopping com selected countries regions For AC adapter specifications refer to HP s PhotoSmart Web site at www hp com photosmart ...

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Page 49: ...re Maintenance and Safety For years of trouble free use follow these simple tips to care for your camera and camera accessories Camera To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the camera or expose the ...

Page 50: ...AC Power Adapter Use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera Caution Use of any other adapter voids your warranty and may damage your camera ...

Page 51: ...ft lint free cloth to gently wipe fingerprints and dust from the lens viewfinder and status and image LCDs Wipe the outside surfaces of the camera with a clean dry cloth Never use a rough cloth or abrasive cleaners that can scratch the camera ...

Page 52: ... 3 MegaPixel Super Fine and Fine photo quality settings 1200x1600 pixels Basic photo quality setting 640x480 pixels Memory Card CompactFlash Type 1 all storage sizes supported 4MB card supplied Lens System f 2 8 6 68mm 43 4mm equivalent ...

Page 53: ...oting and Assistance If you have a problem using your HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera first review this section If you cannot find the solution to your problem here see Getting Assistance on page 57 Problems and Solutions ...

Page 54: ... the flash icon on the status LCD stops flashing before taking another photo You are in Review mode Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon The camera is still saving the last photo Wait until the photo is saved to the memory card then take a photo Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 55: ...When I press the Shutter button half way down a green blinking light appears next to the viewfinder The flash is turned off and there is not enough light Use the flash Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 56: ...einstall the software Reconnect the camera I get a Still Images Service Error message when I There is an operating systems error Click OK or Cancel in the error message and reconnect the USB cable If you still get the message after reconnecting two times restart your computer Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 57: ...center of the frame For best results compose your photo with your subject in the center of the frame Point the camera at a subject in the center of the photo and press the shutter button half way down until the green light appears Re aim your camera at your Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 58: ... exposure based on the object in the center of the frame If the surrounding area is darker than the subject the photo will be underexposed Point the camera at a dark subject in the center of the photo and press the shutter button half way down Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 59: ...of how many photos with that photo quality can be stored This is normal camera behavior To verify that your photo was saved review your photos If instant review is off turn it on The camera does The card is inserted Take the memory card out and reinsert it so the side Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 60: ...gs before you call Please take a minute to walk through the steps below before you contact HP It will help us make your support experience the best it can be 1 Record your HP product serial number model number and purchase date below Your HP Customer Care service technician will need this information ...

Page 61: ...hotoSmart Web site www hp com photosmart is a great place to start for answers to questions about your HP products You ll get instant access to helpful tips and tricks downloadable drivers and the latest product and software updates 24 hours a day 7 days a week All at no charge to you ...

Page 62: ...ia 61 3 8877 8000 Hungary 36 0 1 382 1111 Austria 43 0 7114 201080 Ireland 353 0 1 662 5525 Belgium Dutch 32 0 2 626 8806 Italy 39 02 264 10350 Belgium French 32 0 2 626 8807 Japan 03 3335 8333 Canada 905 206 4663 Korea Seoul 82 2 3270 0700 ...

Page 63: ...arcsoft com The technical support section of the Web site offers an online manual for the software answers to commonly asked questions troubleshooting tips and ideas You can also email a technician for assistance at support arcsoft com or call 510 440 9901 Monday through Friday 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Pacific time ...

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Page 65: ...cking the Camera s Status The status LCD is located above the image LCD on the back of the camera In Capture and Review modes the status LCD displays information about the camera the settings that are selected and any problems ...

Page 66: ...The following messages may appear on the status LCD Icon Status Meaning Blinking CF Card The card is full corrupt missing or being written to ...

Page 67: ...tery The battery needs to be replaced Photos Remaining Displays the approximate number of photos available to be taken at the current photo quality level The number will not always change after a Icon Status Meaning ...

Page 68: ...Flash OFF Indicates the Flash is set to Off Fill Flash Indicates the Flash is set to Fill Set the flash to Fill when the lighting for the entire photo is sufficient Icon Status Meaning ...

Page 69: ...p to the camera icon and press the menu dial In Capture mode you can change the settings for taking photos For more information about changing settings see Chapter 3 Adjusting the Camera Settings on page 17 The following are the menu items available in the Capture menu ...

Page 70: ...back icon In Playback mode you can delete review magnify and lock your photos set your welcome screen and change the camera s setup For more information about reviewing your photos see Chapter 4 Reviewing Photos on page 25 The following are the menu items available in the playback menu ...

Page 71: ...ulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory Notices U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 ...

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Page 73: ...Hewlett Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP Product Duration of Limited Warranty HP PhotoSmart digital camera 1 year CompactFlash memory card 1 year ArcSoft PhotoImpression 90 days ...

Page 74: ...rinter for the particular failure or damage 5 If HP receives during the applicable warranty period notice of a defect in any product which is covered by HP s warranty HP shall either repair or replace the defective product at HP s option 6 If HP is unable to repair or replace as applicable a defective product which is covered by HP s warranty HP shall within a reasonable time after being notified ...

Page 75: ... this Warranty Statement are the customer s sole and exclusive remedies 2 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ...

Page 76: ...ation of implied warranties 3 FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND THE TERMS IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS Hewlett Packard Year 2000 Warranty for Consumer Products ...

Page 77: ...Index A AC Power Adapter care maintenace and safety 48 connecting 45 using 44 Adapter C Camera care maintenance and saftey 47 cleaning 49 connecting to PC 32 description 6 ...

Page 78: ...D Deleting Photos 26 Digital Zoom 22 setting 22 turning off 22 Downloading photos 34 I Installing batteries 43 memory card 37 software 32 Instant Review turning off 13 using 12 ...

Page 79: ...adapter 33 Photo LCD 14 Photo Quality changing 18 Photos deleting 26 downloading 34 lock unlock 29 S Safety information 69 Setup quick 7 Sharing photos 31 Software downloading photos 34 installing 32 warranty 71 ...

Page 80: ...W Warranty 71 year 2000 74 Welcome Logo personalizing 30 Wrist strap attaching 7 Y Year 2000 warranty 74 Z Zoom digital 22 ...

Page 81: ...www hp com photosmart 2000 Hewlett Packard Company printed on recycled paper printed in Singapore 9 00 C8890 90029 ...

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