HP 215 manual Tips for Taking the Best Photos

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Tips for Taking the Best Photos

Practice using the camera to get used to the timing before taking important photos. The camera takes about a second to focus when you press the shutter button half way down. After the camera has focused, be sure to push the shutter button all the way down until you hear the shutter click, indicating the photo has been taken.

Avoid having the sun directly overhead or behind your subject. The best photos are taken with the sun to your back or side. If the sun is behind your subject, use the Fill Flash setting, see “Using the Flash” on page 19.

Keep the subject within the flash range, 2 feet to 8 feet (.6m to 2.5m), if there is low light.

Avoid taking flash photos in front of reflective objects like mirrors or glass to prevent hot spots in your photos.

Clean the lens and LCD screens occasionally with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically treated tissues.

Although the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has an electronic Auto Focus system, some conditions may cause the camera to focus improperly. Some examples are in the following table.

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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 Auto Flash The camera Auto Flash with Red-eye Using the FlashTo adjust the flash To change the focus setting Using the FocusTo use the self-timer Using the Self-timerTo turn off the digital zoom Using the Digital ZoomTo set the digital zoom To change the date and time Setting the Date and TimeTo change the language Changing the LanguageTo view photos one at a time Reviewing PhotosViewing Your Photos 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 CardsRemoving the CompactFlash memory card To install a new memory cardTo remove a 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 SafetyMemory Cards AC Power AdapterBatteries Cleaning the Camera and Lens Camera Specifications Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting and AssistanceProblem Possible Cause Solution Camera won’t Turn onNothing happens Problem Possible Cause Solution When I pressShutter button 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 Canada Appendix B Regulatory and Warranty InformationRegulatory Notices 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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