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hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide

c. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which the

manufacturer cannot disclaim, or not allow limitations on the duration 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 

Distributed Through Authorized Resellers

Subject to all of the terms and limitations of the HP Limited Warranty Statement provided with this HP

Product, HP warrants that this HP Product will be able to accurately process date data (including, but

not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and

twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000, including leap year calculations, when used in

accordance with the Product documentation provided by HP (including any instructions for installing

patches or upgrades), provided that all other products (e.g. hardware, software, firmware) used in

combination with such HP Product(s) properly exchange date data with it. The duration of the Year

2000 warranty extends through January 31, 2001.

Содержание Photosmart 215

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

Страница 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 ...

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

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

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

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

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