HP 318 manual Tips for taking the best pictures

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Tips for taking the best pictures

Try to fill the entire frame with your subject and exclude unwanted detail.

Keep the sun behind you or at your side, not directly overhead or in front of you.

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

increase the light on the front of your subject.

When the ambient light is low, use the flash. Make sure you keep the subject within the flash range (2.5 m, or about 8 feet).

2.5 meters

If you use the FLASH OFF setting in low light, use a tripod to

steady the camera during exposure.

The camera takes about a second to focus and adjust the exposure when you press the SHUTTER button halfway down. Wait until you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder, then press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture. If this is the first time you are using a digital camera, you might want to practice to become accustomed to the timing.

If a yellow light appears to the right of the viewfinder when you press the SHUTTER button, the camera cannot find a focus or the exposure will be longer than 1/30 second (or both). Try the following:

•Make sure that you are not too close to your subject and that you frame your pictures with the desired subject in the center. The camera’s automatic focus has a range of 20 cm

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Contents Page Page User guide Trademark and copyright information Table of Contents Sharing and printing images Table of Contents Appendix a ReferenceHP photosmart 318 User Guide Getting started Getting startedCamera parts Self-timer button Level Indicator Attach the wrist strap Quick setupInstall the batteries Turn the camera on Choose the camera languageAutomatic power-off Set the camera date and timeTo 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 pictures Taking a pictureTip Taking picturesUsing automatic focus and automatic exposure Using focus lockPreviewing your pictures To preview a pictureTips 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 Viewing small versions thumbnails of your images Magnifying 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 To change the flash setting Icon Message DescriptionImage quality Description Resolution Changing the image qualityUsing the digital zoom To change the image qualityTo use the digital zoom Using the self-timerTo use the self-timer Setting the date and time To set the date and timeSetting the welcome screen Changing the camera languageTo 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 Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computer To use an HP printer that has a memory card slotTo use a memory card reader System requirements for a Macintosh computer Using the camera with a Macintosh computerChanging the PC Connect Mode setting Installing the software on a Macintosh computer Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computerUnloading images to a Macintosh computer To connect the camera to a Macintosh computerTips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer To automatically unload images to a Macintosh computerUnloading images without using the software To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computerUsing a card reader Printing images without a computerStoring images in memory Storing images in memoryDetermining the number of pictures you can take Using a CF memory card Installing a CF memory card To install a CF memory cardChecking the CF memory card status CF memory card To copy images from internal memory to a CF memory cardFormatting memory To format internal memory or a CF memory cardHP photosmart 318 User Guide Powering and maintaining your camera Powering your cameraPowering and maintaining your camera Determining if the batteries need to be changedFull Partially-charged Empty Replacing batteries To insert new batteriesSupport Using an AC power adapterTo connect an AC power adapter Memory cards Caring for your camera and accessoriesCamera Safety precautions Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause SolutionTroubleshooting, support, and warranties CameraDoes not Press aButton ReplaceWrong Date and/orTime is ShownHalfway down Too bright My image isToo dark Error messages Error Possible cause Solution MessageComputer Camera is not Does not Recognize For the type CameraCF Card Getting assistance Visiting HP Web sitesVisiting related Web sites HP product support HP photosmart Web siteContacting HP Customer Support Obtaining support within the United StatesUpgraded warranty options Obtaining support worldwideArgentina Australia AustriaBelgium BrazilCanada ChileMexico Middle East/AfricaNetherlands New ZealandHewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product Duration of limited warrantyHardware repair services Symbols on the status LCD Appendix a ReferenceIcon Meaning Appendix a ReferenceIcon Meaning Camera indicator lights Indicator light State MeaningCamera specifications Index IndexNumerics Help. See customer support holding the camera Index HP photosmart 318 User Guide Index Updates for drivers Page C8900−90029