Getting Started, Product Overview | HP 215 specification

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Product Overview

Your simple-to-use HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera takes high-quality photos that you can print or share with family and friends on the Internet or via email. It comes with software for editing, storing, and printing your photos. Your camera includes the following features:

•1.3 MP resolution

•Economical “digital film” (removable CompactFlash memory card)

•Automatic focus

•Point and shoot user interface

•Image LCD for previewing and reviewing photos

•Automatic exposure

•Integrated flash with red-eye reduction

•Self-timer

•Digital zoom

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HP 215 manual Getting Started, Product Overview

Contents

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