HP 715 manual Too bright, When, Connect, Camera to my Computer, Software says, It can’t find

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Problem	Possible cause	Solution

My image is	The flash provided	Change the flash setting to AUTO
too bright.	too much light.	FLASH or FLASH OFF.

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. If there is light behind your subject, use the FLASH ON setting.

You were too close to the subject to use the flash.

Move back from the subject or set the flash to FLASH OFF and take the picture again.

When I	The camera is	Slide the				switch to turn on
When I	The camera is	Slide the				switch to turn on
connect the	turned off.	the camera.
camera to my		the camera.


computer, the	The USB cable is	Make sure that the USB cable is firmly
software says	not connected	connected at both ends.
it can’t find	correctly.
the camera.
the camera.

The camera is connected to the computer through a USB hub and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera.

Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer.

The camera needs	Turn the camera off and then on again.
to be reset.

The computer	The camera is not
does not	configured correctly
recognize the	for the type of
camera and	computer you have.
the automatic
image unload
does not
start.

Open the Setup menu on the image display and check the USB setting:

•If you are using a Windows computer, make sure the USB setting is set to SIDC.

•If you are using a Macintosh computer, make sure the USB setting is set to MSDC.

Your Macintosh	Go to the Support section of
computer has an	www.apple.com and download the USB
older version of OS	Mass Storage Support (version 1.3.5)
8.6, which does not	update.
support USB mass
storage.

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Contents Page Page User guide Materials disposal Trademark and copyright informationContents Sharing and printing images Table of Contents Page Getting started Getting startedFollowing illustrations show the parts of the camera Camera partsAttach the wrist strap SetupInstall the batteries Choose the camera languageSet the camera date and time Tip Install the CompactFlash cardHP photosmart 715 user guide Taking pictures Taking a pictureTaking pictures To preview a picture Previewing your picturesUsing focus lock Using automatic focus, macro focus, and automatic exposureTo use the digital zoom Using the optical or digital zoomUsing the macro focus setting To use the optical zoomTo use the self-timer Using the self-timerHP photosmart 715 user guide Managing images on the camera Viewing your imagesTo delete one or more images Deleting your imagesTo delete all images by formatting the CF memory card Creating a print order To create or edit a print order To look at thumbnails of your images Viewing small versions thumbnails of your imagesTo magnify a image Magnifying your imagesTo lock or unlock images Locking your imagesAdjusting the camera settings Using the flashAdjusting the camera settings RED-EYE To change the flash settingGood Changing the image qualityTo change the image quality BetterTo turn Instant Review on or off Setting Instant ReviewTo change the date and time Changing the date and timeTo set the image display brightness Adjusting the image display brightnessTo change the camera language Turning the system beep on and offChanging the camera language To turn the beep on or offSharing and printing images Sharing and printing imagesSystem requirements for a Windows computer Using the camera with a Windows computerInstalling the software on a Windows computer Connecting the camera to a Windows computerTo install the bonus software Unloading images to a Windows computer To connect the camera to a computer running WindowsTo unload images to a Windows computer To use an HP printer that has a CF memory card slot Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computerTo use a CF memory card reader System requirements for a Macintosh computer Using the camera with a Macintosh computerChanging the USB protocol setting To change the USB protocol settingInstalling the software on the Mac OS To connect the camera to a Macintosh computer Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computerTo automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer Unloading images to a Macintosh computerSharing and printing images Using a card reader Printing photos on a printer equipped with a card readerTo unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer Maintaining your camera Powering your cameraMaintaining your camera Determining if the batteries need to be changedTo extend battery life Using an AC power adapter Replacing batteriesTo insert new batteries To connect an AC power adapter Maintaining the CF memory card Formatting a CF memory cardTo format a CF memory card Lens adapter Caring for your camera and accessoriesRemoving the CF memory card CameraSafety precautions HP photosmart 715 user guide Camera TroubleshootingProblems and solutions TroubleshootingDoes not Press aButton Image Brightness Display is too ReplaceBatteries FrequentlySet on Long delayIncorrect Language isDown Blinking Camera cannot Green lightSubject HalfwayToo dark My image isCamera to my Computer, Too brightWhen ConnectHP product support HP photosmart Web site Getting assistanceVisiting HP Web sites Visiting related Web sitesObtaining support within the United States Contacting HP Customer SupportObtaining support worldwide Upgraded warranty optionsBelgium ArgentinaAustralia AustriaNetherlands MalaysiaMexico Middle East/AfricaHP product Duration of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementHardware repair services Symbols on the status LCD ReferenceReference Camera menus Camera indicator lights LEDsMenu Icon Description Camera specifications Dimensions WeightInterfaces HP photosmart 715 user guide Index NumbersIndex HP photosmart 715 user guide Bonus software 36 CF memory card HP photosmart 715 user guide USB HP photosmart 715 user guide