HP 318 manual Taking pictures, Taking a picture, Tip

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2 Taking pictures

This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures. When you are familiar with this process, you can use the advanced camera functions described in later chapters.

Note	If the camera is on, you can take a picture anytime,
	even if the image display is off or shows a menu.

Taking a picture

1Turn the camera on. The camera is ready to take a picture.

2Frame your subject in the viewfinder.

3Press and hold the SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure.

4When you see the green light to the right of the viewfinder, press the SHUTTER button all the way down.

5The image display on the back of the camera turns on and displays the image for a short time.

To preserve battery power, the image display turns off after the image has been saved to memory.

To review all the pictures you have taken, press the dial.

Tip	When you are taking a picture, be careful to keep
	your fingers away from the lens and the flash. The
	following illustrations give you examples of how to
	hold the camera.

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Contents Page Page User guide Trademark and copyright information Table of Contents Sharing and printing images Appendix a Reference Table of ContentsHP photosmart 318 User Guide Getting started Getting startedCamera parts Self-timer button Level Indicator Attach the wrist strap Quick setupInstall the batteries Choose the camera language Turn the camera onSet the camera date and time Automatic power-offTo navigate the menus Using the control dialTo review your images Exit Storing images on a CF memory cardTo exit a menu without making a selection, select HP photosmart 318 User Guide Taking a picture Taking picturesTip Taking picturesUsing focus lock Using automatic focus and automatic exposureTo preview a picture Previewing your picturesTips for taking the best pictures Conditions Examples of subjects HP photosmart 318 User Guide Reviewing your images Reviewing your imagesViewing your images Creating a print order To create or edit a print order Format Memory or Format CF Card if a CF Deleting your imagesTo delete images Magnifying your images Viewing small versions thumbnails of your imagesTo look at thumbnails of your images To magnify an imageHP photosmart 318 User Guide Adjusting the camera settings Adjusting the camera settingsUsing the flash Icon Message Description To change the flash settingChanging the image quality Image quality Description ResolutionTo change the image quality Using the digital zoomTo use the digital zoom Using the self-timerTo use the self-timer To set the date and time Setting the date and timeChanging the camera language Setting the welcome screenTo set the camera language To change the image on the welcome screenHP photosmart 318 User Guide Sharing and printing images Sharing and printing imagesPhotosmart Using the camera with a Windows computerSystem requirements for a Windows computer To install the bonus software Installing the software on a Windows computerConnecting the camera to a Windows computer To unload images automatically Unloading images to a Windows computerTo connect the camera to a Windows computer To use an HP printer that has a memory card slot Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computerTo use a memory card reader System requirements for a Macintosh computer Using the camera with a Macintosh computerChanging the PC Connect Mode setting Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer Installing the software on a Macintosh computerTo connect the camera to a Macintosh computer Unloading images to a Macintosh computerTo automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computerTo unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer Unloading images without using the softwarePrinting images without a computer 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 318 User Guide Powering your camera Powering and maintaining your cameraPowering and maintaining your camera Determining if the batteries need to be changedFull Partially-charged Empty To insert new batteries Replacing batteriesSupport Using an AC power adapterTo connect an AC power adapter Memory cards Caring for your camera and accessoriesCamera Safety precautions Problem Possible cause Solution Problems and solutionsTroubleshooting, support, and warranties CameraPress a Does notButton ReplaceDate and/or WrongTime is ShownHalfway down Too bright My image isToo dark Error Possible cause Solution Message Error messagesComputer Camera is not Does not Recognize For the type CameraCF Card Visiting HP Web sites Getting assistanceVisiting related Web sites HP product support HP photosmart Web siteObtaining support within the United States Contacting HP Customer SupportObtaining support worldwide Upgraded warranty optionsArgentina Australia AustriaBrazil BelgiumCanada ChileMiddle East/Africa MexicoNetherlands New ZealandHP product Duration of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementHardware repair services Appendix a Reference Symbols on the status LCDIcon Meaning Appendix a ReferenceIcon Meaning Indicator light State Meaning Camera indicator lightsCamera specifications Index IndexNumerics Help. See customer support holding the camera Index HP photosmart 318 User Guide Index Updates for drivers Page C8900−90029