Taking pictures, Taking a picture | HP 715 manual

2 Taking pictures

This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures. It also describes how to use the optical or digital zoom and the self-timer.

Note	If the camera is on, you can take a picture anytime,
	even if the image display is off or shows a menu.

Taking a picture

1With the camera on, frame your subject in the viewfinder.

2Press and hold the SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure.

3When you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder, press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture. Wait for the beeps that indicate your picture has been taken, and then release the SHUTTER button.

A red light appears next to the viewfinder to indicate that the image is being processed. After the red light turns off, the CF card access LED turns on to indicate that the image is copying to the CF memory card. You can take another picture when the CF card access indicator light turns off.

Note	The Instant Review feature allows you to review an
	image immediately after you take a picture. While
	the image is shown on the image display, you can
	choose to save or delete it. For more information,
	see “Setting Instant Review” on page 25.

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HP 715 manual Taking pictures, Taking a picture

Contents

Page Page User guide Materials disposal Trademark and copyright information Contents Sharing and printing images Table of Contents Page Getting started Getting started Following illustrations show the parts of the camera Camera parts Attach the wrist strap Setup Install the batteries Choose the camera languageSet the camera date and time Tip Install the CompactFlash card HP photosmart 715 user guide Taking pictures Taking a pictureTaking pictures To preview a picture Previewing your pictures Using focus lock Using automatic focus, macro focus, and automatic exposure To use the digital zoom Using the optical or digital zoomUsing the macro focus setting To use the optical zoom To use the self-timer Using the self-timer HP photosmart 715 user guide Managing images on the camera Viewing your images To delete one or more images Deleting your images To delete all images by formatting the CF memory card Creating a print order To create or edit a print order To look at thumbnails of your images Viewing small versions thumbnails of your images To magnify a image Magnifying your images To lock or unlock images Locking your images Adjusting the camera settings Using the flashAdjusting the camera settings RED-EYE To change the flash setting Good Changing the image quality To change the image quality Better To turn Instant Review on or off Setting Instant Review To change the date and time Changing the date and time To set the image display brightness Adjusting the image display brightness To change the camera language Turning the system beep on and offChanging the camera language To turn the beep on or off Sharing and printing images Sharing and printing images System requirements for a Windows computer Using the camera with a Windows computer Installing the software on a Windows computer Connecting the camera to a Windows computerTo install the bonus software Unloading images to a Windows computer To connect the camera to a computer running WindowsTo unload images to a Windows computer To use an HP printer that has a CF memory card slot Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computer To use a CF memory card reader System requirements for a Macintosh computer Using the camera with a Macintosh computerChanging the USB protocol setting To change the USB protocol setting Installing the software on the Mac OS To connect the camera to a Macintosh computer Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer To automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer Unloading images to a Macintosh computer Sharing and printing images Using a card reader Printing photos on a printer equipped with a card readerTo unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer Maintaining your camera Powering your cameraMaintaining your camera Determining if the batteries need to be changed To extend battery life Using an AC power adapter Replacing batteriesTo insert new batteries To connect an AC power adapter Maintaining the CF memory card Formatting a CF memory cardTo format a CF memory card Lens adapter Caring for your camera and accessoriesRemoving the CF memory card Camera Safety precautions HP photosmart 715 user guide Camera TroubleshootingProblems and solutions Troubleshooting Does not Press aButton Image Brightness Display is too ReplaceBatteries Frequently Set on Long delayIncorrect Language is Down Blinking Camera cannot Green lightSubject Halfway Too dark My image is Camera to my Computer, Too brightWhen Connect HP product support HP photosmart Web site Getting assistanceVisiting HP Web sites Visiting related Web sites Obtaining support within the United States Contacting HP Customer Support Obtaining support worldwide Upgraded warranty options Belgium ArgentinaAustralia Austria Netherlands MalaysiaMexico Middle East/Africa HP product Duration of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Hardware repair services Symbols on the status LCD ReferenceReference Camera menus Camera indicator lights LEDs Menu Icon Description Camera specifications Dimensions WeightInterfaces HP photosmart 715 user guide Index NumbersIndex HP photosmart 715 user guide Bonus software 36 CF memory card HP photosmart 715 user guide USB HP photosmart 715 user guide