HP 612 manual My image is, Too dark, Too bright

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Problem

Possible cause

Solution

 

 

 

My image is

There was not

Wait for natural lighting conditions to

too dark.

enough light.

improve, add indirect lighting, or use the

 

 

flash to illuminate your subject.

The flash was on, but the subject was too far away.

The flash can only illuminate objects that are within 2.5 m (~8 feet) of the camera. Make sure your subject is within range of the flash when you take the picture.

 

A light shone behind

Use FLASH ON to brighten the subject

 

the subject.

when there is a back light.

 

 

 

 

Your finger blocked

Be sure to move your fingers away from

 

the flash.

the flash when you are ready to take a

 

 

picture.

 

 

 

My image is

The flash provided

Change the flash setting to AUTO or

too bright.

too much light.

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 connect the camera to my computer, the software says it can’t find the camera.

The camera is

Turn on the camera.

turned off.

 

 

 

The USB cable is

Make sure that the USB cable is firmly

not connected

connected at both ends.

correctly.

 

 

 

The camera is

Connect the camera directly to a USB

connected to the

port on the computer.

computer through a

 

USB hub and your

 

USB hub is not

 

compatible with the

 

camera.

 

The camera needs

Turn the camera off and then on again.

to be reset.

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

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Contents Photosmart 612 Digital camera User guide Page User guide Materials disposal Trademark and copyright informationTable of Contents Storing images in memory Appendix a Reference Table of ContentsHP photosmart 612 User Guide Getting started Camera partsGetting started Tripod mount Image quality Digital zoom Indicator Setup Install the batteriesAttach the wrist strap Using the control dial Choose the camera languageSet the camera date and time Exit To review your imagesTo navigate the menus To exit a menu without making a selection, selectStoring images on a CF memory card Taking pictures Taking picturesTaking a picture TipPreviewing your pictures Understanding automatic focus and automatic exposureTo preview a picture To use the optical zoom Using the optical or digital zoomUsing focus lock Digital zoom reduces image qualityUsing the self-timer Digital zoom works in Preview mode onlyTo use the digital zoom To use the self-timer HP photosmart 612 User Guide Managing images on the camera Viewing your imagesCreating a print order To create or edit a print order To delete images Deleting your imagesTo look at thumbnails of your images Viewing small versions thumbnails of your imagesMagnifying your images Format Memory or Format CF Card if a CFTo magnify an image Icon Message Description Adjusting the camera settingsUsing the flash Adjusting the camera settingsRED-EYE To change the flash settingChanging the image quality Image quality Description Resolution PixelsTo change the image quality Changing the date and timeChanging the camera language To change the date and timeTo change the camera language To change the image on the welcome screen Setting the welcome screenSharing 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 Windows computerTo unload images automatically To use an HP printer that has a memory card slot Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computerTo use a CF memory card reader Virtual memory Using the camera with a Macintosh computerChanging the PC Connect Mode setting System requirements for a Macintosh computerConnecting the camera to a Macintosh computer Installing the software on a Macintosh computerUnloading images to a Macintosh computer To connect the camera to a Macintosh computerTo automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer Unloading images without using the camera softwarePrinting images on a printer equipped with a card reader Using a card readerStoring images in memory Storing images in memoryDetermining the number of pictures you can take Using a CF memory card To install a CF memory card Installing a CF memory cardChecking the CF memory card status To copy images from internal memory to a CF memory card CF memory cardTo format internal memory or a CF memory card Formatting memoryHP photosmart 612 User Guide Maintaining your camera Powering your cameraMaintaining your camera Determining if the batteries need to be changedWhen the empty-battery icon on the status LCD To insert new batteries Replacing the batteriesUsing an ac power adapter To connect an ac power adapterSupport Caring for your camera and accessories CameraMemory cards Safety precautions Troubleshooting Problems and solutionsProblem Possible cause Solution Replace Does notPress a ButtonShown WrongDate and/or Time isHalfway down My image is Too darkToo bright Error Possible cause Solution Message Error messagesCF Card HP 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 Appendix a Reference Symbols on the status LCDAppendix a Reference Icon MeaningIcon Meaning Indicator light State Meaning Camera indicator lightsCamera specifications Index NumericsIndex Using AC power adapter 13 when unloading images Batteries 3, 47 bonus software 32 memory card HP photosmart 612 User Guide Location 2 symbols 65 status line Updates for drivers
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