Installing the Software, Connecting the Camera to Your PC | HP 215

Installing the Software

1.Insert the PhotoImpression CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation window automatically appears.

Note: If the installation window doesn’t appear, use Windows Explorer to locate your CD-ROM drive, then double-click the file setup.exe.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

Connecting the Camera to Your PC

Tip: To preserve battery life, connect an AC power adapter while downloading photos to your PC. For more information on AC adapters see “Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended)” on page 44.

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Contents

Hp photosmart Knowledge Trademark and Copyright Information Contents Reviewing Photos Troubleshooting and Assistance Appendix a Reference Getting Started Product Overview Camera Description Quick Setup Attach the Wrist Strap Install the Batteries Choose the Camera Language Set the Camera Date and Time Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Taking Photos Using Instant Review To use Instant Review To turn Instant Review off Using the Image LCD as a Viewfinder To frame your photo using the image LCD Tips for Taking the Best Photos Subject Examples Adjusting the Camera Settings Changing the Photo Quality To 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 setting Using the Self-timer To use the self-timer To set the digital zoom Using the Digital ZoomTo turn off the digital zoom Setting the Date and Time To change the date and time Changing the Language To change the language Viewing Your Photos Reviewing PhotosTo view photos one at a time Deleting Your Photos To view thumbnails of your photos To delete photos from the memory card Page Locking and Unlocking Your Photos To lock or unlock a photo Personalizing Your Welcome Screen To personalize your welcome screen Sharing and Printing Photos System Requirements Installing 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 Card To 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 Full Formatting a Memory Card To format a memory card Powering Your Camera Determining if the Batteries Need to be Changed Battery Life To preserve battery life Replacing the Batteries To insert new batteries Using an AC Power Adapter recommended To connect an AC power adapter Hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Care, Maintenance and Safety Camera Batteries AC Power AdapterMemory Cards Cleaning the Camera and Lens Camera Specifications Problem Possible Cause Solution Camera won’t Troubleshooting and AssistanceProblems and Solutions Turn on Shutter button Problem Possible Cause Solution When I pressNothing happens Way down, a When I connectShutter button half Time is wrong Get a Still Images Problem Possible Cause SolutionService Error Message when Subject in the center of the frame Out too dark Out 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 Status Following messages may appear on the status LCD Icon Status Meaning Photo 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 Warranty Limitations of Warranty Limitations of Liability Page Index AC 44 PcmciaPage Printing, photos 31 Problems and Solutions Warranty C8890-90029