HP 215 manual Taking Photos

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Chapter 2: Taking Photos

1.Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on.

Note: After you turn the camera on, the Flash charges. Once the flash icon on the status LCD stops blinking, the camera is ready to take a photo.

2.Adjust the camera settings as needed.

•You can change the photo quality, flash or focus setting or use the self-timer or digital zoom. See “Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings” on page 17 for details.

3.Frame your subject in the viewfinder.

4.Press the shutter button half way down to allow the camera to focus and adjust the exposure.

5.When you see the green light next to the viewfinder, press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo.

Your photo appears on the image LCD while it is saved to the CompactFlash memory card. If you want to immediately delete the photo while it is being saved, press the menu dial.

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Contents Hp photosmart Knowledge Trademark and Copyright Information Contents Reviewing Photos Troubleshooting and Assistance Appendix a Reference Product Overview Getting StartedCamera Description Attach the Wrist Strap Quick SetupChoose the Camera Language Install the BatteriesSet the Camera Date and Time Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Taking Photos To use Instant Review Using Instant ReviewTo turn Instant Review off To frame your photo using the image LCD Using the Image LCD as a ViewfinderTips for Taking the Best Photos Subject Examples Changing the Photo Quality Adjusting the Camera SettingsTo change the photo quality To adjust the flash Using the FlashAuto Flash The camera Auto Flash with Red-eye To change the focus setting Using the FocusTo use the self-timer Using the Self-timerTo set the digital zoom Using the Digital ZoomTo turn off the digital zoom To change the date and time Setting the Date and TimeTo change the language Changing the LanguageViewing Your Photos Reviewing PhotosTo view photos one at a time To view thumbnails of your photos Deleting Your PhotosTo delete photos from the memory card Page To lock or unlock a photo Locking and Unlocking Your PhotosTo personalize your welcome screen Personalizing Your Welcome ScreenSystem Requirements Sharing and Printing PhotosConnecting the Camera to Your PC Installing the SoftwarePage Downloading Photos to Your PC Close the dialog box Photos appear in the Photo Album Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide CompactFlash Memory Card Installing and Removing Memory CardsTo remove a memory card To install a new memory cardRemoving the CompactFlash memory card Determining if a Memory Card is Full To make sure the memory card is correctly installedTo format a memory card Formatting a Memory CardDetermining if the Batteries Need to be Changed Powering Your CameraTo preserve battery life Battery LifeTo insert new batteries Replacing the BatteriesUsing an AC Power Adapter recommended To connect an AC power adapter Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Camera Care, Maintenance and SafetyBatteries AC Power AdapterMemory Cards Cleaning the Camera and Lens Camera Specifications Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting and AssistanceProblem Possible Cause Solution Camera won’t Turn onShutter button Problem Possible Cause Solution When I pressNothing happens Shutter button half When I connectWay down, a Time is wrongService Error Problem Possible Cause SolutionGet a Still Images Message whenOut too dark Subject in the center of the frameOut too bright Getting Assistance Help us help you better Page HP Customer Care phone numbers ArcSoft Software Support Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Checking the Camera’s Status Appendix a ReferenceIcon Status Meaning Following messages may appear on the status LCDPhoto is taken But the lighting for the subject is not, as in a Capture Mode Menu Playback Mode Menu Regulatory Notices Appendix B Regulatory and Warranty InformationCanada Japan Korea HP Product Duration of Limited Warranty Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementLimitations of Warranty Limitations of Liability Page AC 44 Pcmcia IndexPage Printing, photos 31 Problems and Solutions Warranty C8890-90029

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