HP 318 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 the camera on.
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.

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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 Camera parts Getting startedGetting started Self-timer button Level Indicator Install the batteries Quick setupAttach the wrist strap Choose the camera language Turn the camera onSet the camera date and time Automatic power-offTo review your images Using the control dialTo navigate the menus To exit a menu without making a selection, select Storing images on a CF memory cardExit HP photosmart 318 User Guide Taking pictures Taking picturesTaking a picture TipUsing 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 Viewing your images Reviewing your imagesReviewing your images Creating a print order To create or edit a print order To delete images Deleting your imagesFormat Memory or Format CF Card if a CF To magnify an image Viewing small versions thumbnails of your imagesMagnifying your images To look at thumbnails of your imagesHP photosmart 318 User Guide Using the flash Adjusting the camera settingsAdjusting the camera settings 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 self-timer Using the self-timerTo use the digital zoom To set the date and time Setting the date and timeTo change the image on the welcome screen Setting the welcome screenChanging the camera language To set the camera languageHP photosmart 318 User Guide Sharing and printing images Sharing and printing imagesSystem requirements for a Windows computer Using the camera with a Windows computerPhotosmart Connecting the camera to a Windows computer Installing the software on a Windows computerTo install the bonus software To connect the camera to a Windows computer Unloading images 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 memory card reader Changing the PC Connect Mode setting Using the camera with a Macintosh computerSystem requirements for a Macintosh computer 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 Determining if the batteries need to be changed Powering and maintaining your cameraPowering your camera Powering and maintaining your cameraFull Partially-charged Empty To insert new batteries Replacing batteriesTo connect an AC power adapter Using an AC power adapterSupport Camera Caring for your camera and accessoriesMemory cards Safety precautions Camera Problems and solutionsProblem Possible cause Solution Troubleshooting, support, and warrantiesReplace Does notPress a ButtonShown WrongDate and/or Time isHalfway down Too dark My image isToo bright Recognize For the type Camera Error messagesError Possible cause Solution Message Computer Camera is not Does notCF 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 SupportAustria Upgraded warranty optionsObtaining support worldwide Argentina AustraliaChile BelgiumBrazil CanadaNew Zealand MexicoMiddle East/Africa NetherlandsHP 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 Numerics IndexIndex Help. See customer support holding the camera Index HP photosmart 318 User Guide Index Updates for drivers Page C8900−90029