HP 215 manual Out too bright

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Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
	The subject in the	The camera sets the exposure based on the object in
	center of the photo was	the center of the frame. If the surrounding area is
	very light.	darker than the subject, the photo will be
		underexposed.
		Point the camera at a dark subject in the center of the
		photo and press the shutter button half way down
		until the green light appears. Re-aim your camera at
		your intended subject and press the shutter button all
		the way down.
My photo turned	The flash provided too	Change the flash setting to Auto or Off.
out too bright.	much light.
	You were too close to	Set the flash to Off and take the photo again.
	the subject.
	There was too much	Try taking the photo from a different angle. Avoid
	light provided by a	pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or
	natural or artificial	reflective surface on a sunny day. Use the Fill Flash
	source other than the	setting if there is light behind your subject.
	flash.

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Contents Hp photosmart Knowledge Trademark and Copyright Information Contents Reviewing Photos Troubleshooting and Assistance Appendix a Reference Getting Started Product OverviewCamera Description Quick Setup Attach the Wrist StrapInstall the Batteries Choose the Camera LanguageSet the Camera Date and Time Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Taking Photos Using Instant Review To use Instant ReviewTo turn Instant Review off Using the Image LCD as a Viewfinder To frame your photo using the image LCDTips for Taking the Best Photos Subject Examples Adjusting the Camera Settings Changing the Photo QualityTo change the photo quality To adjust the flash Using the FlashAuto Flash The camera Auto Flash with Red-eye Using the Focus To change the focus settingUsing the Self-timer To use the self-timerTo set the digital zoom Using the Digital ZoomTo turn off the digital zoom Setting the Date and Time To change the date and timeChanging the Language To change the languageViewing Your Photos Reviewing PhotosTo view photos one at a time Deleting Your Photos To view thumbnails of your photosTo delete photos from the memory card Page Locking and Unlocking Your Photos To lock or unlock a photoPersonalizing Your Welcome Screen To personalize your welcome screenSharing and Printing Photos System RequirementsInstalling the Software Connecting the Camera to Your PCPage Downloading Photos to Your PC Close the dialog box Photos appear in the Photo Album Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Installing and Removing Memory Cards CompactFlash Memory CardTo remove a memory card To install a new memory cardRemoving the CompactFlash memory card To make sure the memory card is correctly installed Determining if a Memory Card is FullFormatting a Memory Card To format a memory cardPowering Your Camera Determining if the Batteries Need to be ChangedBattery Life To preserve battery lifeReplacing the Batteries To insert new batteriesUsing an AC Power Adapter recommended To connect an AC power adapter Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Care, Maintenance and Safety CameraBatteries AC Power AdapterMemory Cards Cleaning the Camera and Lens Camera Specifications Problem Possible Cause Solution Camera won’t Troubleshooting and AssistanceProblems and Solutions Turn onShutter button Problem Possible Cause Solution When I pressNothing happens Way down, a When I connect Shutter button half Time is wrongGet a Still Images Problem Possible Cause SolutionService Error Message whenSubject in the center of the frame Out too darkOut 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 Appendix a Reference Checking the Camera’s StatusFollowing messages may appear on the status LCD Icon Status MeaningPhoto 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 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP Product Duration of Limited WarrantyLimitations of Warranty Limitations of Liability Page Index AC 44 PcmciaPage Printing, photos 31 Problems and Solutions Warranty C8890-90029

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