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1. 34 Using the Self Timer Settings 35 Using the Capture Menu 37 Shooting Modes 38 Contents 6 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Image Quality 40 Date amp Time Imprint 42 EV Compensation 44 White Balance 45 ISO Speed 47 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 49 Using Playback 49 Total Images Summary Screen 52 Using the Playback Menu 53 Delete 55 Viewing Thumbnails 56 Magnifying Images 57 Print 58 Rotate 59 Record Audio 60 4 Transferring and Printing Images 61 Transferring Images to a Computer 61 Printing Images Directly from the Camera 62 5 Using the Setup Menu 65 Display Brightness
2. 66 Camera Sounds 67 Date amp Time 68 USB Configuration 69 Language 70 Move Images to Card 71 Reset Settings 72 6 Troubleshooting and Support 73 Resetting the Camera 74 HP Image Zone Software 75 System Requirements Windows Only 75 HP Image Zone Express Windows Only 76 7 Contents Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software 77 Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software 77 Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera 77 Using a Memory Card Reader 78 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive 81 Problems and Solutions 83 Error Messages on the Camera 95 Error Messages on the Computer 104 Getting Assistance 106 HP Accessibility Website 106 HP Photosmart Website 106
3. 9 Setup 10 1 Attach the Wrist Strap 10 2 Install the Batteries 11 3 Turn on the Camera 12 4 Choose the Language 13 5 Set the Date and Time 14 6 Install and Format a Memory Card Optional 15 7 Install the Software 17 Windows 17 Macintosh 18 User s Manual on the CD 18 Camera Parts 19 Back of the Camera 19 Top of the Camera 21 Front Left Side and Bottom of the Camera 22 Camera States 24 Camera Menus 24 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 27 Using Live View 27 Taking Still Pictures 29 Recording Video Clips 30 Using Digital Zoom 31 Setting the Flash 32 Using the Focus Modes
4. Press the Live View Playback button Use the buttons to scroll to the EXIT menu option and press the button TIP In the Capture and Setup Menus you can modify settings by highlighting the menu option and using the buttons to change the setting 25 Getting Started The Capture Menu lets you specify settings for taking a picture such as image quality ISO speed and imprinting the date and time on the images For information about using this menu see Using the Capture Menu on page 37 The Playback Menu lets you magnify and rotate images add audio clips to images select images for printing and delete images For information about using this menu see Using the Playback Menu on page 53 The Setup Menu lets you modify configuration settings such as display brightness date and time and language among others It also allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card For information about using this menu see Chapter 5 Using the Setup Menu starting on page 65 26 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 27 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Live View The Image Display allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View To activate Live View when the Image Display is off press the Live View Playback button until the Live View icon appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display TIP To conserve bat
5. The Delete sub menu provides the following options Cancel Returns you to the Playback Menu without deleting the currently displayed image or video clip This Image Deletes the currently displayed image or video clip All Images in Memory on Card Deletes all of the images and video clips either in internal memory or on an optional memory card that is installed in the camera Format Memory Card Deletes all of the images video clips and files in internal memory or on an optional memory card and then formats the internal memory or memory card To help prevent corrupted cards and images use Format Card to format optional memory cards before you use them for the first time and when you want to delete all of the images and video clips stored on them Undelete Last Recovers the most recently deleted image This option is only displayed after a Delete operation has been performed You can recover only the most recently deleted image Once you proceed to another operation for example powering off the camera or taking another picture the delete operation you performed is permanent and the image is no longer recoverable 56 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Viewing Thumbnails In the Playback Menu page 53 when you select View Thumbnails you can view the still images you have taken and the first frames of the video clips you have recorded arranged in a matrix of nine thumbnail images and video cl
6. This setting will require a longer exposure so use a tripod The scene had many light colored objects such as a white object on a light background Increase the EV Compensation see page 44 There was not enough light Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Add indirect lighting Use the flash see page 32 Increase the EV Compensation see page 44 A light is behind the subject Use the Flash On setting see page 32 to brighten the subject This is called fill flash Increase the EV Compensation see page 44 Your finger blocked the flash Be sure to move your fingers away from the flash when you take a picture Problem Possible Cause Solution 91 Troubleshooting and Support My image is too dark continued The Display Brightness needs to be adjusted Set the Display Brightness in the Setup Menu to Medium or High see page 66 My image is grainy The ISO Speed setting was too high Use a lower ISO Speed setting see page 47 The Image Quality setting was too low Use a higher Image Quality setting such as 5MP Best which has the lowest image compression see page 40 There was not enough light Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Add indirect lighting Use the flash see page 32 The camera was too warm when the picture was taken The camera may have been on for a long time or store
7. or too large Turn off the camera Re connect the camera and turn it on If that does not work transfer the image file to your computer and try printing the image file from the computer No printable images in memory or No printable images on card The camera has no still images Video clips cannot be printed directly from the camera Disconnect the camera from the printer then take still images before reconnecting the camera to the printer Cannot print video clips You tried to select video clip for printing Video clips cannot be printed from the camera If your printer supports printing video clips transfer the video clip to your computer and print them from your computer Message Possible Cause Solution 102 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Printer top cover is open The printer is open Close the top cover of the printer Incorrect or missing print cartridge or Incorrect or missing print head The printer cartridge is the incorrect model or is missing Install a new printer cartridge turn the printer off then turn it back on The selected combination of paper type and size is not supported You are trying to print a picture larger than the paper size you are trying to print borderless prints on plain paper or your printer does not support borderless prints Try selecting a smaller print size or try using photo paper to make borderless
8. Allows you to display camera menus select menu options and confirm certain actions on the Image Display 8 Controller with and buttons buttons Allows you to scroll vertically through menus buttons Allows you to scroll horizontally through menus and images on the Image Display Zoom In button While in Live View allows you to digitally zoom the picture to a lower resolution while taking still pictures page 31 Zoom Out button While in Live View allows you to digitally zoom the picture to a higher resolution while taking still pictures page 31 Name Description 21 Getting Started Top of the Camera Name Description 1 Shutter button page 29 Takes a picture 2 Wrist strap mount page 10 Allows you to attach a wrist strap to the camera 3 Video button page 30 Starts and stops recording a video clip 1 2 3 22 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Front Left Side and Bottom of the Camera Name Description 1 Lens cover Power switch page 12 Turns the camera on and off and protects the lens when the camera is off 2 Self Timer Video light pages 30 35 Blinks during the count down before taking a picture when the camera is set to Self Timer Also turns on solid when recording video 3 Flash page 32 Provides additional light to improve picture taking 4 USB connector pages 61 62 Allows you to connect a US
9. Support Process 106 Phone Support 107 Phone Support Numbers 109 A Managing Batteries 111 Top Points About Batteries 111 Extending Battery Life 112 Safety Precautions for Using Batteries 112 Performance per Battery Type 114 Number of Shots per Battery Type 115 Power Indicators 116 Recharging NiMH Batteries 117 Safety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries 119 Sleep Time out for Power Conservation 119 B Purchasing Camera Accessories 121 8 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual C Caring for Your Camera 123 Basic Camera Care 123 Cleaning the Camera 125 Cleaning the Camera Lens 125 Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display 126 D Specifications 127 Memory Capacity 131 9 Getting Started 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart E317 digital camer
10. it is only to turn the Image Display on if it is off or in some cases turn the Image Display off if it is on The camera is processing an image Wait until the Power Memory light turns solid green indicating the camera has completed processing the previously taken image The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 129 If the card is the proper type turn off the camera remove the memory card and turn on the camera If the camera responds when you press a button then the card is probably corrupted Replace the memory card The camera has stopped operating Reset the camera see page 74 A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture The scene is dark and the camera is taking a long exposure Use the flash If using flash is not possible then use a tripod to keep the camera steady during the long exposure time Problem Possible Cause Solution 87 Troubleshooting and Support A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture continued The camera is using a flash setting with red eye reduction It will take longer to take a picture with red eye reduction The shutter is delayed because of the additional flashes In turn make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes Th
11. printer 62 problems troubleshooting 73 product support 106 purchasing camera accessories 121 R range Exposure Compensation 128 flash 127 focus 127 recharging NiMH batteries 117 record audio clips 60 video clips 30 red eye reduction 33 remaining pictures count 28 52 reset camera 74 Reset Settings 72 reviewing images 49 rotate images 59 S safety precautions for NiMH batteries 112 Self Timer light 22 settings 35 Timer button 20 settings reset 72 Setup Menu using 65 shooting mode settings 38 Shutter button 21 shutter speed range 127 sleep time out 119 software installing 17 18 using camera without 77 space remaining in memory 28 52 specifications 127 states camera 24 138 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual still pictures take 29 Sunset mode setting 39 support for users 106 T technical support 106 Thumbnails 56 Time amp Date setting 14 68 Timer button 20 total images summary screen 52 transfer images to computer 61 tripod mount description 23 troubleshoot problems 73 turn on off power 12 U under exposing an image 44 USB configuration setting 69 connector on camera 22 V Video button 21 video clips recording 30 W web sites for HP 106 White Balance setting 45 Windows computer install software 17 system requirements for software 75 working range of flash 127 wrist strap attaching to camera 10 Z zoom digital 31 specifications 127
12. www hp com support 74 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Resetting the Camera If your camera does not respond when you press any buttons try resetting the camera as follows 1 Turn off the camera 2 If you have an optional memory card installed remove it Although removing an optional memory card is not necessary for performing the reset it eliminates the memory card as a possible cause of the problem 3 Remove the batteries from the camera for 5 to 10 seconds 4 Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery Memory card door 5 After verifying that the camera works without an optional memory card turn off the camera and reinsert the card if you have one 75 Troubleshooting and Support HP Image Zone Software The HP Image Zone software provides several features that enhance your camera s capabilities With the full version of the HP Image Zone software you can use HP Instant Share to e mail your photos without sending large file attachments You can also create online albums or order professionally processed prints directly from your computer If your computer uses the Windows operating system the HP Image Zone software installation process see Install the Software on page 17 automatically installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software the HP Image Zone Express version or no HP Image Zone software This depends on your computer s system configuration as explained in the next section HP Ima
13. 1 600 44 7737 800 810 3888 3003 Vi t Nam 0570 000511 03 3335 9800 Australia Australia out of warranty 1300 721 147 1902 910 910 110 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Brasil Brasil Sao Paulo Canada Chile Colombia Bogota Costa Rica Ecuador Andinatel Ecuador Pacifitel Guatemala Mexico Mexico City Per Puerto Rico United States Venezuela Caracas Mexico 1 877 232 0589 1 800 474 6836 Argentina Buenos Aires Argentina 54 11 4708 1600 0 800 555 5000 571 606 9191 01 8000 51 4746 8368 1 999 119 800 711 2884 1 800 225 528 800 711 2884 1 800 711 2884 55 5258 9922 01 800 472 68368 58 212 278 8666 Trinidad amp Tobago 1 800 711 2884 Rep blica Dominicana 1 800 711 2884 55 11 4004 7751 0 800 10111 0 800 011 1046 800 360 999 0 800 709 7751 Panama 1 800 711 2884 1 800 474 6836 Paraguay 009 800 54 1 0006 Colombia Venezuela 0 800 474 68368 Jamaica 1 800 711 2884 El Salvador 800 6160 Uruguay 0004 054 177 111 Managing Batteries A Managing Batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries For best results use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH AA batteries Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than Lithium or NiMH batteries Top Points About Batteries The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the cam
14. 55 Or replace the card with a new one Insufficient space on card to rotate image or Insufficient space in memory to rotate image There is insufficient room in internal memory or on the optional memory card to save a rotated image Delete an image to free up memory space then try rotating the image again Transfer images from the camera to your computer then rotate the image using the HP Image Zone software or another image editing package Message Possible Cause Solution 98 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The image is too large to magnify The image was probably taken with another camera Transfer the image to your computer and resize it using the HP Image Zone software The image is too large to rotate The image was probably taken with another camera Transfer the image to your computer and rotate it using the HP Image Zone software CARD IS UNREADABLE The camera is having trouble reading the optional memory card that is installed The card may be corrupted or an unsupported type Try turning the camera off and then back on Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 129 If the memory card is the proper type try re formatting the card using the Format option in the Delete sub menu of the Playback Menu see page 55 If it will not format it is probably corrupted Replace the memory card Unknown image e
15. E317 User s Manual Reset Settings This option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings 1 If you have an optional memory card in the camera remove the memory card see page 16 2 In the Setup Menu page 65 select Reset Settings 3 In the Reset All Settings sub menu highlight one of these two choices Cancel Exits the menu without resetting any of the settings Yes Resets all camera settings to their default value in the Capture Menu and Setup Menu except Date amp Time Language and USB Configuration 4 Press the button to reset settings and return to the Setup Menu 5 If you removed an optional memory card in Step 1 replace the memory card 73 Troubleshooting and Support 6 Troubleshooting and Support This chapter contains information on the following topics Resetting the camera page 74 HP Image Zone software including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express page 75 Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software page 77 Possible problems causes and solutions page 83 Error messages on the camera page 95 Error messages on the computer page 104 Getting assistance from HP including web and phone support page 106 NOTE For more information about solutions to problems mentioned here as well as any other issues you might have with your camera or the HP Image Zone software see the HP Customer Support website
16. Macro focus mode and try taking the picture again see page 34 The subject moved or you moved the camera while you took the picture Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to Action Hold the camera with two hands as you press the Shutter button or use a tripod Problem Possible Cause Solution 89 Troubleshooting and Support My image is too bright The flash provided too much light Turn the flash off see page 32 Move back from the subject You used EV Compensation when you should not have Set EV Compensation to 0 0 see page 44 A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light Try taking the picture from a different angle Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day Decrease EV Compensation see page 44 The scene had many dark objects such as a black object on a dark background Decrease the EV Compensation see page 44 The Display Brightness needs to be adjusted Set the Display Brightness in the Setup Menu to Low or Medium see page 66 Problem Possible Cause Solution 90 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual My image is too dark The flash was on but the subject was too far away Make sure your subject is within the flash working distance see page 127 If not try using the Flash Off setting see page 32
17. Photosmart E317 User s Manual Print In the Playback Menu page 53 when you select Print the camera displays a sub menu that allows you to select a still image for printing 1 In the Playback Menu select Print The Print selection screen appears on the Image Display with the number of copies to print displayed in the center of the screen 2 Use the buttons to increase or decrease the number of copies to print 3 Use the buttons to select additional images to print 4 After you have selected the images to be printed press the button to return to the Playback Menu Images selected for printing will be printed when you connect your camera to a PictBridge certified printer see Printing Images Directly from the Camera on page 62 or a computer with the HP Image Zone software installed see HP Image Zone Software on page 75 NOTE Print is not available for video clips 59 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Rotate In the Playback Menu page 53 when you select Rotate the camera displays a sub menu that allows you to rotate the image in 90 degree increments 1 In the Playback Menu select Rotate 2 Use the buttons to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise The image rotates in the Image Display 3 After you have rotated the image to the desired orientation press the button to save image in the new orientation NOTE Rotate is not available for video clips 60 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual
18. Record Audio In the Playback Menu page 53 when you select Record Audio you can attach an audio clip to a still picture you have already taken or you can replace an audio clip already attached to an image 1 In the Playback Menu select Record Audio Audio recording starts immediately 2 To stop recording press the button otherwise the audio continues to record until the camera runs out of memory If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it the Record Audio sub menu is displayed when you select Record Audio This sub menu lists these options Keep Current Clip Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu Record New Clip Begins to record audio replacing the previous audio clip Delete Clip Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu TIP To hear audio clips transfer the images to which they are attached to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software NOTE Record Audio is not available for video clips 61 Transferring and Printing Images 4 Transferring and Printing Images Transferring Images to a Computer TIP You can also perform this task using a memory card reader see Using a Memory Card Reader on page 78 1 Confirm that either the HP Image Zone software or the HP Image Zone Express Windows only software is installed on your computer see Install the Software on page 17 To transfer images to a computer that
19. The table also notes the signal you will see when the batteries have been recharged Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are as follows The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera You may notice that the first several times you use NiMH batteries the battery life seems shorter than what you expect Performance will improve and become optimal after the batteries have been charged and then discharged used completely four or five times You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period Always recharge both NiMH batteries at the same time One low charged battery will reduce the battery life for the other battery in the camera Average charge time Signal when charging has completed 1 hour for 2 batteries About 2 hours for 4 batteries Light on quick recharger turns on solid green 118 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual NiMH batteries discharge when not in use whether they are installed in a camera or not If they have not been used for more than two weeks recharge them before using them again Even if you are not using your batteries it is a good idea to charge them every six months to a year to prolong their useful life The performance of all rechargeable batteries including NiMH will degrade over time especially if they are stored and used at high temperatures If ba
20. a size of 130 by 180 mm 5 by 7 in 41 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips The Image Quality setting affects both the quality of the images and the number of images that can be stored either in the camera s internal memory or on an optional memory card For example the 5MP Best setting results in the highest quality images but consumes more memory space than the next lower setting 5MP Likewise many more still images can be stored in memory at the 3MP 1MP or VGA settings than at 5MP however these settings result in lower quality images The Pictures remaining count at the bottom of the Image Quality sub menu screen updates when you highlight each setting See Memory Capacity on page 131 for more information about how the Image Quality setting affects the number of images that can be saved in the internal memory in the camera 1MP Images will be approximately 1megapixel resolution and have medium compression This is a memory efficient setting that produces lower quality images This setting is good for snapshot prints VGA Images will be 640 by 480 lowest resolution and have medium compression This is the most memory efficient setting but produces lower quality images This setting is good for images you want to send via e mail or post to the Internet Setting Description 42 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The Image Quality setting will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect
21. exit the Setup Menu press the Live View Playback button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 24 66 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Display Brightness This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of the Image Display for the viewing conditions You can use this setting to increase the brightness for harsh lighting environments or reduce the brightness to extend battery life The default Display Brightness setting is Medium 1 In the Setup Menu page 65 select Display Brightness 2 In the Display Brightness sub menu highlight the brightness level you prefer for the Image Display The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect the setting will have on the display brightness 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 67 Using the Setup Menu Camera Sounds Camera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on press a button or take a picture Camera sounds are not the audio sounds recorded with images or video clips The default Camera Sounds setting is On 1 In the Setup Menu page 65 select Camera Sounds 2 In the Camera Sounds sub menu highlight Off or On 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again ev
22. following pages for the telephone support number for your country region HP Customer Support phone numbers and policies may change Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country region www hp com support Within the period of your warranty Africa Asia Pacific Canada Latin America and Middle East Telephone support is free for one year from the date of purchase United States 90 day limited warranty Europe One year limited warranty NOTE Different warranty regulations might apply per country region according to local laws After the warranty period you have different options depending on the region where you reside United States Canada and Asia Pacific Call HP Customer Support however there will be a per incident fee Europe Return product to your dealer OR call HP Customer Support however there will be a per incident fee Latin America Call HP Customer Support after October 31 2005 a fee will be charged 109 Troubleshooting and Support Phone Support Numbers If your country or region does not appear in the following lists please refer to www hp com support for support information India Indonesia 021 3881 4518 2802 4098 New Zealand Malaysia Philippines Singapore 1588 3003 0800 441 147 1800 805 405 2 867 3551 6 272 5300 84 88234530 02 8722 8000 62 21 350 3408 66 2 353 9000
23. see page 27 3 The next steps depend on whether you are capturing a still picture or recording a video clip For Still Pictures Press the Shutter button A countdown appears on the screen and the Self Timer Video light blinks for 10 seconds before the camera takes the picture For Video Clips To start recording video press the Video button and then release it A 10 second countdown appears on the Image Display The Self Timer Video light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera starts recording the video To stop recording the video clip press the Video button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory The self timer setting resets to the default Normal setting after the picture is taken or the video clip is recorded 36 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual TIP If you are taking still images in low light with or without a tripod you can use the self timer setting to avoid blurry images caused by camera shake Place the camera on a steady surface or a tripod frame your picture then press the Shutter button all the way down and remove your hands from the camera The camera will wait 10 seconds before taking the image eliminating any possibility of your shaking the camera when you press the Shutter button 37 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that a
24. shots Safety Precautions for Using Batteries Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger Do not place a battery in fire or heat the battery Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of a battery to each other with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store a battery together with coins necklaces hairpins or other metal objects Placing an NiMH battery in contact with coins is especially dangerous to you To avoid injury do not drop this battery into a coin filled pocket 113 Managing Batteries Do not pierce the battery with nails strike the battery with a hammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose the battery to water or salt water or allow the battery to get wet Do not disassemble or modify the battery The battery contains safety and protection devices which if damaged may cause the battery to generate heat explode or ignite Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels excessively hot note that it is normal for the battery to feel warm changes color or shape or appears abnormal in any other way In the event the battery leaks and the fluid gets into your eye do not rub the eye Rinse well with water and i
25. the subject is outdoors under sunny or bright cloudy conditions Shade The camera balances color assuming the subject is outdoors in shade in dark cloudy conditions or at dusk 46 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The White Balance setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off Tungsten The camera balances color based on incandescent or halogen lighting typically found in homes Fluorescent The camera balances color based on fluorescent lighting Setting Description 47 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips ISO Speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light When ISO Speed is set to the default Auto setting the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene Lower ISO speeds will capture images with the least amount of grain or noise but result in slower shutter speeds If taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at ISO 100 you may want to use a tripod In contrast higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds and can be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash or when taking pictures of fast moving objects Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain or noise 1 In the Capture Menu page 37 sele
26. until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE When you use digital zoom the resolution reduces as you zoom in See Using Digital Zoom on page 31 NOTE Image Quality settings do not apply when recording video clips Date amp Time Imprint This setting imprints either the date or the date and time of when the image was captured in the lower left hand corner of the image After you select either of the Date amp Time Imprint settings the date or date and time will be imprinted on all subsequent still images that are captured not on previously captured images After you have taken a picture using either the Date Only or Date amp Time setting the date or date and time that is imprinted on the image cannot be removed later TIP Verify that the date and time setting is correct before using this feature see Date amp Time on page 68 1 In the Capture Menu page 37 select Date amp Time Imprint 2 In the Date amp Time Imprint sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu 43 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips The following table explains the settings in more detail If the new setting is anything other than the default Off setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE The Date an
27. viewing the last image the Total Images Summary screen appears showing the number of pictures taken and the number of pictures remaining A counter indicating the total number of images selected for printing is shown in the upper left hand corner of the screen In addition icons are shown in the upper right hand corner of the screen for an optional memory card if installed indicated by the SD icon and the power indicator see Power Indicators on page 116 53 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using the Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to delete still images or video clips undelete images and format the camera s internal memory or optional memory card Additionally you can record audio clips to attach to an image view thumbnails magnify and rotate images and select images for printing 1 To display the Playback Menu press the button while you are in Playback If you are not currently in Playback press the Live View Playback button until you are in Playback then press the button 2 Use the buttons to highlight the Playback Menu option that you want to use on the left side of the Image Display The Playback Menu options are explained later in this section 3 Move to the image or video clip you want to use by pressing the buttons This makes it easy to perform the same action on several images or video clips such as deleting multiple images or video clips 4 Select the highlighted Playback Menu option b
28. 4 X 6 FRONT COVER User s Manual HP Photosmart E317 Digital Camera Legal and notice information Copyright 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor Important recycling information for our customers in the European Union To preserve the environment this product must be recycled after its useful life as required by law The symbol below indicates that this product may not be disposed in the general trash Please return the product for proper recovery disposal to the authorized collection location nearest to you For more information regarding return and recycling of HP products generally please visit www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle index html Printed in China For future reference please enter the following information Model Number on the front of the camera Serial Number 10 digit number on the bottom of the camera Date the camera was purchased 5 Contents 1 Getting Started
29. 62 connector USB 22 conserving battery life 112 Controller with arrow buttons description 20 customer support 106 D darkening an image 44 Date amp Time Imprint 42 Date amp Time setting 14 68 delete during Instant Review 29 30 Delete using 55 digital zoom 31 direct print printing images from camera to printer or computer 62 disk drive camera as 69 Display Brightness 66 E error messages on camera 95 on computer 104 EV Compensation 44 extending battery life 112 F flash description 22 settings 32 using 32 working range 127 Flash button 20 f number 127 focus mode settings 34 switch 23 focus range 127 135 Index format internal memory 55 memory card 15 55 H help from customer support 106 HP Image Zone Express software description 76 HP Image Zone software description 75 installing 17 not using 77 Windows requirements 75 HP web sites 106 I Image Display description 19 using 27 Image Quality setting 40 images brightening 44 darkening 44 Date amp Time Imprint 42 focus modes 34 Image Quality setting 40 ISO Speed setting 47 magnifying 57 number remaining 28 52 number saved in internal memory 131 Print 58 Rotate 59 shooting modes 38 thumbnails view 56 too dark light 44 transferring camera to computer 61 White Balance setting 45 indicators power 116 install batteries 11 memory card 15 software 17 18 wrist strap 10 internal memory format 55 image capacity of 131 pict
30. 875A L1875B HP Photosmart 1GB SD memory card L1876A L1876B HP Photosmart camera cases Protect your camera with a compact padded case Includes neck strap belt loop and an organizer for memory cards Available in either black Q6216A or silver Q6217A 123 Caring for Your Camera C Caring for Your Camera Your HP camera has been designed to withstand most conditions under which you would normally take pictures However you should take some basic precautions when using your camera see Basic Camera Care below and clean it regularly see Cleaning the Camera on page 125 Basic Camera Care You should take some basic precautions to ensure that your camera continues to perform optimally Before storing the camera wipe moisture from the camera body with a clean dry soft cloth Whenever you go from a cold location to a warm one from a snowy mountain to a hotel room for example wrap the camera tightly in a plastic bag Let the camera adapt to the warmer temperature for about an hour before removing it from the plastic bag Doing so will help prevent condensation inside the camera and extend its life Store your digital camera in a cool dry place away from windows furnaces and damp basements Always slide the lens cover over the lens when you are not using your camera This precaution not only protects the lens from dust and scratches but also conserves battery life 124 HP Photosmart E317 User
31. B cable from the camera to a USB enabled computer or any PictBridge certified printer 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 23 Getting Started 5 Focus Mode switch page 34 Allows you to switch between Normal and Macro focus mode 6 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on a tripod 7 Microphone page 34 Records audio clips that are attached to still images and the audio portion of video clips Name Description 24 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Camera States Your camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks Live View Allows you to take still pictures and record video clips For information about using Live View see Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips starting on page 27 Playback Allows you to review the still images and video clips that you capture For information about using Playback see Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips starting on page 49 To switch between Live View and Playback states press the Live View Playback button Camera Menus Your camera has three menus that when accessed appear in the Image Display on the back of the camera To access the menus press the button then use the buttons to move to the menu you want To select a menu option use the buttons to highlight it then press the button to display the menu option s sub menu and modify the settings To exit a menu you can do one of the following
32. Color depth 36 bit 12 bits by 3 colors Lens Focal length 7 7 mm 35 mm equivalent approximately 46 1 mm F Number f 3 5 Lens threads None Zoom 4x digital zoom Focus Fixed focus Focus ranges Normal default 1 m 39 in to infinity Macro 60 cm to 1m 24 to 39 in Shutter speed 1 2000 to 2 seconds Tripod mount Yes Built in flash Yes 6 second typical recharge time Flash working range Maximum with ISO Speed set to Auto 5 meters 16 5 feet External flash No 128 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Flash settings Flash Off Auto Flash default Red Eye Flash On Image Display 1 5 inch color active matrix TFT LTPS with backlight 130 000 pixels 557 by 234 Image capture options Still default Self Timer still picture or video clip taken after 10 second delay Video 24 frames per second includes audio until the camera runs out of memory Audio capture Still pictures audio clip length is 30 seconds or until the camera runs out of memory whichever comes first Video clips audio is recorded automatically Shooting modes Auto default Action Landscape Portrait Sunset Image Quality settings 5MP Best 5MP default 3MP 1MP VGA Date amp Time Imprint settings Off default Date Only Date amp Time EV Compensation settings Can be set manually from 2 0 to 2 0 EV Exposure Value in 1 3 EV incr
33. Setup menu See Chapter 5 Using the Setup Menu 6 Install and Format a Memory Card Optional Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips However you can use a memory card purchased separately instead to store images and video clips For more information about supported memory cards see Storage on page 129 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery Memory card door on the side of the camera 2 Insert the memory card in the small slot behind the batteries with the notched end of the card going in first as shown Make sure the memory card snaps into place 3 Close the Battery Memory card door and turn on the camera 4 Press the button then use the button to move to the Playback Menu 5 Press the button to highlight Delete and then press the button to display the Delete sub menu 6 Use the button to highlight Format Card and then press the button to display the Format Card confirmation screen 16 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 7 Press the button to highlight Yes and then press the button to format the card Formatting Card appears in the Image Display while the camera is formatting the memory card When the camera has completed the formatting the Total Images Summary screen is displayed see Total Images Summary Screen on page 52 To remove the memory card from the camera first turn the camera off Then open the Battery Memory card door press down o
34. a and welcome to the world of digital photography This manual explains camera features you can use to ensure great results while enjoying the photographic experience Some of these features are Video and audio capability Record video clips see page 30 or add audio clips to your still pictures see page 60 Transferring images to a computer Easily transfer images from your camera to your computer See page 61 Direct print Print directly from your camera to any PictBridge certified printer without having to connect to your computer See page 62 Internal memory or memory card Store images in your camera s internal memory or on an optional memory card of your choice See page 15 10 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Setup To locate a part on your camera such as a button or a light while following the instructions in this section see Camera Parts on page 19 1 Attach the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown 11 Getting Started 2 Install the Batteries 1 Open the Battery Memory card door on the side of the camera by sliding the door toward the front of the camera 2 Insert the batteries as indicated inside the door 3 Close the Battery Memory card door by pushing the door down and sliding the door toward the back of the camera until the door latches For the performance of NiMH Lithium and Alkaline batteries when used wi
35. ct ISO Speed 2 In the ISO Speed sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting as shown in the ISO Speed sub menu will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The ISO Speed setting resets to the default Auto setting when you turn the camera off NOTE The ISO Speed setting does not apply when recording video clips 48 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 49 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips You can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera In addition the Playback Menu allows you to view thumbnails of images or magnify images so you can take a closer look at them on the camera delete images or video clips and manipulate images To do these things and more see Using the Playback Menu on page 53 Using Playback 1 Press the Live View Playback button until the Playback icon appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display 2 Use the buttons to scroll through your images and video clips Press and hold either of the buttons to scroll faster For video clips indicated by the video icon you see only the first frame for the first 2 seconds They then begin playing automatically 3 To change to L
36. d Support The camera responds very sluggishly when trying to review images A slow optional memory card like an MMC card that is installed or too many images on the card can affect processing times See Storage on page 129 and Memory Capacity on page 131 for tips about memory cards The camera may be processing an image Wait until the Power Memory light turns solid green indicating that the camera has finished processing I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer The HP Image Zone software is not installed on the computer Either install the HP Image Zone software see page 17 or see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 77 The computer is unable to understand the Picture Transfer Protocol PTP standard Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive see page 81 Problem Possible Cause Solution 94 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual I receive an error message while transferring images from the camera to my computer A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have interrupted the transfer Close the HP Jmage Zone Transfer software disconnect the camera from the computer and reset the camera see page 74 Then restart the image transfer process see page 61 I am having a problem installing or using the HP Image Zone software Your computer does not have enough RAM to install the software Refer t
37. d Time setting does not apply when recording video clips Setting Description Off The camera will not imprint a date or date amp time on the image Date Only The camera will permanently imprint the date in the lower left hand corner of the image Date amp Time The camera will permanently imprint the date and time in the lower left hand corner of the image 44 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual EV Compensation In difficult lighting conditions you can use EV Exposure Value Compensation to override the automatic exposure setting that the camera makes EV Compensation is useful in scenes that contain many light objects like a white object against a light background or many dark objects like a black object against a dark background Scenes containing many light objects or many dark objects could turn out gray without the use of EV Compensation For a scene with many light objects increase the EV Compensation to a positive number to produce a brighter result For a scene with many dark objects decrease the EV Compensation to darken the scene to be closer to black 1 In the Capture Menu page 37 select EV Compensation 2 In the EV Compensation sub menu use the buttons to change the EV setting in 0 33 steps from 2 0 to 2 0 The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture 3 Press the button to save the setting and return t
38. d in a hot location As the camera gets hotter images you take may have more noise resulting in more graininess The effect will diminish as the camera cools For best image quality avoid storing the camera in very hot locations Problem Possible Cause Solution 92 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Images are missing on my camera You installed a memory card after taking one or more images When you install a memory card images in internal memory are not visible Move the images from the internal memory to the memory card see page 71 or remove the memory card Some menu options are grayed out in the Playback Menu The option is not available for the image This is normal behavior For example if a video clip is selected you cannot rotate it The image was taken with another camera and cannot be edited on this camera Transfer the images from the camera to your computer see page 61 then view or modify them using the HP Image Zone software The wrong date and or time is shown The date and or time was set incorrectly or the time zone has changed Reset the date and time by using the Date amp Time option in the Setup Menu see page 68 The batteries were drained or were removed from the camera for too long Reset the date and time by using the Date amp Time option in the Setup Menu see page 68 Problem Possible Cause Solution 93 Troubleshooting an
39. does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 77 2 Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera to a computer Connect the larger end of that USB cable to the computer 3 Open the door on the side of the camera nearest the lens and connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 62 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 4 Turn on the camera On Windows The HP Image Transfer software provides the download functionality In the Transfer Images from Camera Card screen click Start Transfer The images are transferred to the computer When the Image Action Summary screen appears on the computer you can disconnect the camera from the computer On Macintosh Image Capture or iPhoto provides the download functionality When the download is complete you can disconnect the camera from the computer Printing Images Directly from the Camera You can connect the camera directly to any PictBridge certified printer to print images To determine if your printer is PictBridge certified look for the PictBridge logo on your printer 1 Check that the printer is turned on There should be no blinking lights on the printer or error messages displayed about the printer Load paper into the printer if needed 2 Connect your camera to the printer a Make sure the camera s USB Configuration setting
40. e such as an MP3 player Re format the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be re formatted Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card Unable to Format The optional memory card that is installed is corrupted Replace the memory card or if you have a memory card reader try formatting the card on your computer See your card reader documentation for instructions CARD LOCKED The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card from the camera and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position Message Possible Cause Solution 97 Troubleshooting and Support MEMORY FULL or CARD FULL There is insufficient room to save more images in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed Transfer images from the camera to your computer then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see page 55 Or replace the card with a new one Memory card too full to record audio There is insufficient room to record audio in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed Transfer images video clips and or audio files from the camera to your computer then delete enough files in internal memory or on the memory card to make enough room for the audio recording see page
41. e Setup Menu camera was turned off You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera USB Configuration This setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer 1 In the Setup Menu page 65 select USB 2 In the USB Configuration sub menu highlight one of these two choices Digital Camera Causes the computer to recognize the camera as a digital camera using the Picture Transfer Protocol PTP standard This is the default setting on the camera and the setting needed to configure the camera for printing to a PictBridge certified printer Disk Drive Causes the computer to recognize the camera as a disk drive using the Mass Storage Device Class MSDC standard Use this setting to transfer images to a Windows 2000 98SE or Me computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it see Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software on page 77 You may be unable to use this setting with a Windows 98 computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 70 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Language This setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface such as the text in menus 1 In the Setup Menu page 65 sel
42. e camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button You did not press the Shutter button hard enough Press the Shutter button all the way down The internal memory or the optional memory card that is installed is full Transfer images from the camera to your computer then format the internal memory or the memory card page 15 and 55 Or replace the card with a new one The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position The flash is recharging Wait until the flash has recharged before taking another picture The camera is still saving the last picture you took Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture Problem Possible Cause Solution 88 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual My image is blurry The light is low and the flash is set to Flash Off In dim light the camera requires a longer exposure and it is difficult to hold the camera steady for more than 1 60 of a second Use a tripod to hold the camera steady improve lighting conditions or set the flash to Auto Flash see page 32 Hold the camera with two hands as you gently press the Shutter button The subject was close to the camera so the camera should have been set to the Macro focus mode Set the camera to the
43. e desired setting appears on the Image Display The following table describes each of the flash settings on the camera NOTE The flash is not available in Sunset mode nor is it available while recording video clips If the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The flash setting resets to the default Auto Flash setting when you turn the camera off Setting Description Auto Flash The camera measures the light level and uses the flash if necessary Red Eye The camera measures the light level and uses the flash with red eye reduction if necessary for a description of red eye reduction see Red Eye on page 33 Flash On The camera always uses flash If the light is behind your subject you can use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject This is called fill flash Flash Off The camera will not use flash no matter the lighting conditions Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects that are beyond the flash range Exposure times may be increased when using this setting so you should use a tripod to avoid blurry pictures from camera shake 33 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Red Eye The red eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects eyes which sometimes makes a hu
44. e the print request again Message Possible Cause Solution 104 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Error Messages on the Computer Message Possible Cause Solution Cannot Connect To Product The camera is turned off Turn on the camera The camera is not working correctly Try connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge certified printer and print an image This will verify that the optional memory card USB connection and the USB cable are functioning correctly The cable is not connected correctly Make sure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer and camera The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting but the computer cannot recognize the camera as a digital camera Change the USB setting to Disk Drive see page 69 The camera then appears as another disk drive on the computer so you can copy the image files to the computer The camera is connected to the computer through a USB hub and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer 105 Troubleshooting and Support Cannot Connect To Product continued The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position The USB connection failed Reboot the computer Could Not Send To Service The computer is not connected to the Interne
45. e unable to use this method with Windows 98 computers 1 Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive you only need to do this step once a Turn the camera on press the button then use the button to navigate to the Setup Menu b Use the button to highlight the USB menu option then use the button to select Disk Drive c Press the Live View Playback button to exit the Setup Menu 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable 3 At this point the process is the same as described in Using a Memory Card Reader on pages 78 80 On Windows computers the camera will appear as a removable disk in the Windows Explorer screen On Macintosh computers either the Image Capture or iPhoto application will launch automatically 4 When you have finished transferring images from the camera to the computer simply disconnect the camera from the computer If your computer is running Windows 2000 or XP and you get an Unsafe Removal warning disregard the warning 82 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual NOTE On Macintosh computers if either Image Capture or iPhoto do not launch automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with your camera s model number For more information about how to copy files visit Mac Help 83 Troubleshooting and Support Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not turn on You did not slide the lens cover far enough Slide the lens cover u
46. ect 2 In the Language sub menu use the and buttons to highlight the language you want to use 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 71 Using the Setup Menu Move Images to Card This option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that you have installed see Install and Format a Memory Card Optional on page 15 This option is available in the Setup Menu if an optional memory card is installed in the camera and the internal memory contains at least one image 1 In the Setup Menu page 65 highlight Move Images to Card and press the button 2 A confirmation screen appears in the Image Display If there is room on the memory card for all the images in internal memory the confirmation screen asks if you want to move all the images If only some of the images will fit the confirmation screen tells you how many images it can move and asks if you want to move them If no images can be moved to the memory card the confirmation screen displays CARD FULL 3 To move the images highlight Yes and press the button During the move a progress bar is shown All of the images that are successfully moved to the memory card are then deleted from the camera s internal memory When the move is complete you return to the Setup Menu 72 HP Photosmart
47. ements White Balance settings Auto default Sun Shade Tungsten Fluorescent ISO Speed settings Auto default 100 200 400 Feature Description 129 Specifications Compression format JPEG EXIF for still images EXIF2 2 for still images with embedded audio MPEG1 for video clips Storage 16MB internal flash memory Slot for memory card This camera supports both standard and high speed HP branded Secure Digital SD and MultiMediaCard MMC memory cards 16MB and larger Only MMC cards that have been verified compliant to the MultiMediaCard specification are supported Compliant MMC memory cards have the MultiMediaCard logo on the card or package While other SD and MMC cards may work in your camera only HP branded cards are supported SD cards are recommended as they are faster than MMC cards at reading and writing data This camera supports memory cards up to 1GB A high capacity card does not affect camera performance The number of images that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings see Memory Capacity on page 131 Feature Description 130 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Power Typical power usage 1 8 Watts with Image Display on 3 6 Watts maximum power usage Power sources can be either Two non rechargeable AA Lithium batteries or Two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries Rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the optiona
48. en when you turn the camera off 68 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Date amp Time This setting allows you to set the date time format as well as the current date and time for the camera This is usually done when you first set up the camera however you may need to re set the date and time when you are travelling to different time zones after the camera has been without power for an extended time or if the date or time is incorrect The date time format chosen will be used to display the date information in Playback Also the format chosen in this setting is what is used in the Date amp Time Imprint feature see Date amp Time Imprint on page 42 1 In the Setup Menu page 65 select Date amp Time 2 In the Date amp Time sub menu adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the buttons 3 Press the buttons to move to the other selections 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the correct date time format date and time are set 5 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The date time format setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off The date and time settings also remain current as long as the camera batteries that are installed have a charge or the batteries are removed for less than 10 minutes If the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period the clock may be reset to the last date and time at which the 69 Using th
49. ence in English that will guide you through the most used features of your camera and provide basic digital photography tips please install and run the Interactive User s Guide program from your software CD 19 Getting Started Camera Parts Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts Back of the Camera Name Description 1 Image Display page 27 Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback and to view all the menus 2 Live View Playback button If Live View is displayed allows you to switch to Playback If Playback is displayed allows you to switch to Live View If the Image Display is off but the camera is on allows you to turn the Image Display on If a menu is open in the Image Display allows you to close the menu 1 5 8 2 3 4 7 6 20 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 3 Flash button page 32 Allows you to select between the different flash settings 4 Self Timer button page 35 Allows you to take a self timer picture 5 Power Memory light Solid green Camera is on Blinking green Camera is writing to either the internal memory or an installed memory card 6 Battery Memory card door pages 11 15 Allows access to insert and remove the batteries and an optional memory card 7 button pages 37 53
50. era If you do not intend to use your camera for extended periods of time more than two months HP recommends that you remove the batteries When inserting the batteries in the camera always be sure to orient the batteries as directed by the markings in the battery compartment If the batteries are inserted improperly the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate Never use batteries of different chemistries for example a Lithium battery and a NiMH battery brands or ages This can cause erratic camera behavior as well as battery leakage Always use two identical batteries of the same chemistry brand and age 112 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops For best performance in cold environments use Energizer Lithium AA batteries NiMH batteries may also provide acceptable low temperature performance To improve the performance of all battery types keep the camera and or batteries stored in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment Extending Battery Life Here are some tips for extending battery life Change the Display Brightness setting in the Setup Menu to Low so that the Image Display consumes less power when in Live View see Display Brightness on page 66 Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto Flash instead of Flash On see Setting the Flash on page 32 Turn the camera off between
51. ettings in more detail Setting Description Auto Mode Use Auto Mode when you need to take a good shot quickly and do not have time to select a special shooting mode on the camera Auto Mode works well for most shots in normal situations The camera automatically selects the best F number aperture ISO speed and shutter speed for the scene Action Use Action mode to capture sporting events moving cars or any scene where you want to stop the action The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO speeds to stop motion 39 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips If the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The shooting mode setting resets to the default Auto Mode setting when you turn the camera off Landscape Use Landscape mode to capture scenes with deep perspective such as mountains or city skylines when you want the foreground and the background to be in focus The camera combines a higher F number for better depth of field with higher saturation for a more vivid effect Portrait Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject The camera combines a smaller F number to blur the background with lower sharpness for a more natural effect Sunset Use Sunset mode to capture outdoor sce
52. ffect the characteristics of the images and video clips you capture with your camera 1 To display the Capture Menu press the button if Live View is on If Live View is not on press the Live View Playback button and then press the button 2 Use the buttons to scroll through the Capture Menu options 3 Either press the button to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub menu 4 Within a sub menu use the buttons and then the button to change the setting for the Capture Menu option 5 To exit the Capture Menu press the Live View Playback button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 24 38 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Shooting Modes This setting provides a pre defined set of camera settings that are optimized for taking still pictures of certain scene types to give you better results In each shooting mode the camera selects the best settings such as the ISO speed F number aperture and shutter speed optimizing them for the particular scene or situation NOTE The shooting mode does not apply when you are recording video clips 1 In the Capture Menu page 37 select Shooting Mode 2 In the Shooting Mode sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the Shooting Mode s
53. ge Zone Express lacks some features contained in the full version of HP Image Zone See HP Image Zone Express Windows Only on page 76 System Requirements Windows Only NOTE The system requirements in this section apply only to computers using the Windows operating system Depending on your computer s system configuration the installation process installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software the HP Image Zone Express version or no HP Image Zone software If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and 128MB of RAM or more the installation process installs the full version of the HP Image Zone software If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and between 64MB and 128MB of RAM the installation process 76 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual installs the HP Image Zone Express software See HP Image Zone Express Windows Only on page 76 If your computer has Windows 98 98 SE or Me and at least 64MB of RAM the installation process installs the HP Image Zone Express software If your computer has less than 64MB of RAM you cannot install the HP Image Zone software See Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 77 HP Image Zone Express Windows Only HP Image Zone Express has most of the features of the full version of the HP Image Zone software including transferring images and video clips from your camera to a computer However you will not be able to view tra
54. ip frames per screen 1 In the Playback Menu select View Thumbnails A Thumbnail view of up to nine images and video clip frames appears on the Image Display A yellow border surrounds the current image or video clip frame 2 Use the buttons to scroll horizontally to the previous or next thumbnail 3 Use the buttons to scroll vertically to the thumbnail directly above or below the current thumbnail 4 Press the button to exit Thumbnail view and return to Playback The current image or video clip that was in the yellow border in Thumbnail view is displayed in full view on the Image Display again At the bottom of the Image Display a print icon indicates that the current image has been selected for printing an audio icon signifies that an audio clip is attached to this still image and a video icon signifies that the image is a video clip 57 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Magnifying Images In the Playback Menu page 53 when you select Magnify the currently displayed image is automatically magnified 2x The center portion of the magnified image is displayed 1 In the Playback Menu select Magnify 2 To pan around the magnified image use the and buttons 3 To increase magnification to 4x press the button Press the button again to return to normal magnification 4 Press the button to exit Magnify and return to Playback NOTE You can only magnify still images video clips cannot be magnified 58 HP
55. is set to Digital Camera see USB Configuration on page 69 63 Transferring and Printing Images b Using the USB cable that came with your camera connect the larger flat end of the USB cable to the corresponding connector on the PictBridge certified printer TIP The PictBridge connector is usually located on the front of the printer 3 Open the door on the side of the camera nearest the lens and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 4 When the camera is connected to the printer a Print Setup menu displays on the camera If you already selected images to print using the camera Playback Menu the number of images selected is shown Otherwise Images ALL is displayed 5 To change the settings in the Print Setup menu use the buttons on the camera to select a menu option then use the buttons on the camera to change the setting 6 When the settings are correct press the button on the camera to begin printing After connecting the camera to the printer you can print the images you have selected for printing or all images in the camera 64 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual TIP Printing directly from the camera has the following limitation Video clips cannot be printed directly from the camera See your printer s manual for more information To avoid this limitation use the HP Image Zone software see HP Image Zone Software on page 75 NOTE If you connect the camera t
56. ital Zoom You can use digital zoom whenever you want to capture only a portion of the scene in the Image Display As you zoom in a yellow frame surrounds the portion of the scene you want to capture allowing you to eliminate unwanted portions of the scene 1 While in Live View press the button Zoom In icon to enter digital zoom 2 Continue to press Zoom In until a yellow frame surrounds the area of the image you want to capture If you zoom in too far and want to zoom out press the button Zoom Out icon to enlarge the selection The resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom For example 2 2MP appears in place of 5MP indicating that the image is being reduced to a size of 2 2 Megapixels 3 When the image is at the desired size press the Shutter button to take the picture 4 To turn digital zoom off press the button Zoom Out icon until the yellow frame disappears NOTE Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image so your picture will tend to be more pixilated or grainy than images taken without zoom In situations where you need higher quality such as for printing limit the use of digital zoom NOTE Digital zoom is not available while recording video clips 32 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Setting the Flash The Flash button allows you to cycle through the flash settings on the camera To change the flash setting press the Flash button until th
57. ive View after reviewing your images and video clips press the Live View Playback button again NOTE To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software 50 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual During Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip The following table describes this information 2 4 7 6 3 1 5 51 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Icon Description 1 Playback icon indicating the camera is in Playback This icon displays for the first few seconds 2 Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera 3 Power indicator such as this full battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 116 4 Displays for the first few seconds when you enter Playback to indicate that you can scroll through the images or video clips using the buttons 5 2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies see Print on page 58 6 17 of 43 Shows the number of this image or video clip out of the total number of images and video clips that are stored in memory 7 0 29 or Shows the recorded length of this audio or video clip Indicates this image has an audio clip attached Indicates this is a video clip 52 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Total Images Summary Screen When you press the button while
58. k drive 7 Create a new folder under Local Disk go to the File pull down menu and click on New then click on Folder A folder called New Folder appears in the right side of the Explorer screen While the text of this new folder is highlighted you can type in a new name for example Pictures To change the name of the folder later you can simply right click on the folder name choose Rename from the menu that appears then type in the new name 8 Click on the new folder you just created then go to the Edit pull down menu and click on Paste 9 The images you copied in Step 5 are pasted into this new folder on your computer s hard drive To verify that the images were successfully transferred from the memory card click on the new folder You should see the same list of files in that folder that you saw when you looked at them on the memory card Step 4 10 When you have verified that the images were successfully transferred from the memory card to your computer put the card back in your camera To free up space on the card you can either delete the images or format the card under the Delete option in the Playback Menu in the camera NOTE It is recommended that you format the card rather than delete the images because it will help prevent corrupted images or cards 80 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Transferring Images to a Macintosh Computer Using a Memory Card Reader 1 Remove the memory card from your camera and inse
59. l HP Photosmart Quick Recharger Average recharging time of NiMH batteries is provided in the section Recharging NiMH Batteries on page 117 Standards PTP transfer 15740 MSDC transfer JPEG MPEG1 level 1 DPOF 1 1 EXIF 2 2 DCF 1 0 DPS Interfaces USB mini B connector to a computer or PictBridge certified printer External body dimensions 99 3 mm L by 32 mm W by 52 6 mm H 3 91in L by 1 40 in W by 2 07 in H Weight 110 grams 0 23 pounds without battery Temperature range Operational 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity Feature Description 131 Specifications Memory Capacity The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the internal memory in the camera when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings available in the Capture Menu NOTE Not all 16MB of internal memory is available for storing images because some memory is used for internal camera operations Also the actual file sizes and number of still images that can be stored in the internal memory in the camera or on an optional memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image and the length of the recorded audio clip NOTE The values shown are for images without audio clips 5MP Best 8 images 1 2MB each 5MP defau
60. lash is used on 25 of shots The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used at 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture Flash is used on 50 of shots Battery type Minimum number of shots Maximum number of shots Approximate number of shots under average use Alkaline 80 130 100 NiMH 110 280 190 Lithium 260 490 340 116 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Power Indicators The following icons may be displayed on the status screen in Live View in Playback and when the camera is connected to a computer or printer If no icon is displayed this means that the camera has sufficient battery power to function normally Icon Description Batteries have more than 70 percent energy remaining Batteries have 30 to 70 percent energy remaining Batteries have 10 to 30 percent energy remaining Batteries level is low Only Playback mode available camera will not take pictures Blinking Batteries are depleted Camera will power down 117 Managing Batteries Recharging NiMH Batteries NiMH batteries can be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart battery quick recharger For information about this optional accessory see Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories starting on page121 The following table shows the average time it takes to recharge NiMH batteries that have been fully discharged when the batteries are being charged in the HP quick recharger
61. ll turn off after an additional 5 minutes 120 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 121 Purchasing Camera Accessories B Purchasing Camera Accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera For information on your HP E317 camera and compatible accessories go to www hp com photosmart US www hp ca photosmart Canada www hp com all other countries To purchase accessories visit your local retailer or order online at www hpshopping com US www hpshopping ca Canada www hp com eur hpoptions Europe www hp com apac homeandoffice Asia Pacific Below are some accessories for this digital camera These camera accessories may not be available in all regions HP Photosmart M series quick recharge kit L1815A L1815B One hour recharging of AA NiMH batteries plus stylish protection for your HP Photosmart E series camera Includes all you need to provide a home away from home for your camera an ultra lightweight portable recharger a camera case and four high capacity rechargeable AA NiMH batteries 122 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual HP Photosmart SD memory cards For important information about supported types of memory cards see Storage on page 129 HP Photosmart 64MB SD memory card L1872A L1872B HP Photosmart 128MB SD memory card L1873A L1873B HP Photosmart 256MB SD memory card L1874A L1874B HP Photosmart 512MB SD memory card L1
62. lt 10 images 1 0KB each 3MP 18 images 600KB each 1MP 21 images 500KB each VGA 95 images 120KB each 132 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 133 Index A AA batteries types to use 111 accessories for camera 121 Action mode setting 38 arrow buttons on Controller 20 audio clips record 60 automatic exposure override 38 B batteries door on camera 20 extend life of 112 indicators 116 install 11 performance 114 quick recharge kit 121 recharging NiMH 117 shots per type 115 top points about use 111 types to use 111 blinking lights on camera 20 22 brightening an image 44 buttons on camera 19 buying camera accessories 121 C camera accessories 121 cleaning the body 126 cleaning the image display 126 cleaning the lens 125 general care 123 general cleaning 125 menus 24 reset 74 specifications 127 states 24 turn on off 12 camera care cleaning the body 126 cleaning the image display 126 cleaning the lens 125 general 123 general cleaning 125 camera parts back of camera 19 front left side and bottom of camera 22 Index 134 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual top of camera 21 Camera Sounds setting 67 capacity of internal memory 131 Capture Menu 37 cleaning body 126 image display 126 lens 125 compression format 129 computer connect camera to 61 connections as a Picture Transfer Protocol PTP device 69 as a USB Mass Storage Device Class MSDC 69 to computer 61 to printer
63. ly The memory card reader acts just like a floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive In addition some computers and HP Photosmart printers have memory card slots built into them and you can use these memory card slots as you would use a regular memory card reader to save images to the computer Transferring Images to a Windows Computer Using a Memory Card Reader 1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader or the memory card slot in your computer or printer 2 Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop then select Explore from the menu 3 A screen appears that shows a list of disk drives under My Computer The memory card shows up as a removable disk drive Click on the sign just to the left of the removable disk 4 Two directories folders appear under the removable disk Click on the sign next to the folder called DCIM and a subdirectory for your camera should appear When you click on the subdirectory under DCIM the list of your images should appear on the right side of the Explorer screen NOTE You may have more than one folder in your DCIM directory If you cannot locate the images check all the folders in the DCIM directory 79 Troubleshooting and Support 5 Select all the images in the Edit pull down menu click on Select All then copy them in the Edit menu click on Copy 6 Click on the Local Disk under My Computer You are now working in your computer s hard dis
64. man s eyes appear red or an animal s eyes appear green or white in the captured image When you use a flash setting with red eye reduction the camera flashes quickly up to three times to minimize the subject s pupils thus reducing the effect of the red eye phenomenon before the camera uses the main flash It will take longer to take a picture using red eye reduction because the shutter is delayed for the additional flashes Therefore make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes 34 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Using the Focus Modes Focus modes change the focal distance of the camera to make it possible to take pictures of objects that are close to or far away from the camera To change the focus mode slide the Focus Mode switch on the front of the camera The following table describes both of the focus mode settings on the camera Setting Description Normal Use Normal mode when you need to take pictures of subjects more than 1 m 39 in away Macro Use Macro mode to take close up pictures of subjects less than 1 m 39 in away In this mode the camera will focus at a distance range of 60 cm to 1m 24 to 39 in and the Macro icon appears on the image display 35 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using the Self Timer Settings 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface 2 Press the Timer button until Self Timer appears in the Image Display then frame the subject
65. mmediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye 114 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Performance per Battery Type The following table shows how Alkaline Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios Type of use Alkaline Lithium NiMH Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month Poor Fair Good Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per month Fair Good Fair Heavy use of flash frequent pictures Poor Good Good Heavy use of video Poor Good Good Heavy use of Live View Poor Good Good Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use Fair Good Fair Want to recharge batteries No No Good 115 Managing Batteries Number of Shots per Battery Type The following table shows the minimum maximum and average number of shots that may be obtained using Alkaline Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries In the above table please note that in all cases four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions In addition The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View 30 seconds per picture Playback 15 seconds per picture and Flash On The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View 10 seconds per picture and Playback 4 seconds per picture F
66. n the top edge of the memory card and it will spring outward from the slot NOTE When you install a memory card in the camera all new images and video clips will be stored on the card and you will no longer be able to view images stored in the camera s internal memory To use internal memory and view images stored there remove the memory card or transfer the images from the internal memory to the memory card see Move Images to Card on page 71 17 Getting Started 7 Install the Software The HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images NOTE If you do not install the HP Image Zone software you can still transfer images For details see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 77 NOTE If you have trouble installing or using the HP Image Zone software see the HP Customer Support website www hp com support for more information Windows To install the HP Image Zone software successfully your computer must have a minimum of 64MB of RAM Windows 2000 XP 98 98 SE or Me and Internet Explorer 5 5 Service Pack 2 or higher Internet Explorer 6 is recommended If your computer meets these requirements the installation process installs either the full version of HP Image Zone or HP Image Zone Express For differences between these see HP Image Zone Software on page 75 and HP Image Zone Express Windows Only on page 76 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus p
67. nd prevent blurry pictures After a picture is taken the image appears for several seconds on the Image Display This is called Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the button then selecting This Image in the Delete sub menu 30 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Recording Video Clips 1 Press the Live View Playback button until the Live View icon appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display then frame the subject for your video using the Image Display 2 To start recording video press and release the Video button on the top of the camera A video icon REC a video counter and a message instructing how to end the video appear on the Image Display The Self Timer Video light turns on solid red 3 To stop recording video press and release the Video button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory After recording has stopped the first frame of the video clip appears for three seconds on the Image Display This is called Instant Review You can delete the video clip during Instant Review by pressing the button then selecting This Image in the Delete sub menu A video clip includes audio To hear the audio portion of your video clips transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software NOTE Digital zoom is not available while recording video clips 31 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Dig
68. nes at sunset This mode starts the focus at infinity and sets the flash to Flash Off This mode improves the saturation of sunset colors and retains the warmth of the scene with a bias towards the orange colors of the sunset Setting Description 40 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Image Quality This setting allows you to set the resolution and JPEG compression of the still images you capture with your camera The Image Quality sub menu has five settings 1 In the Capture Menu page 37 select Image Quality 2 In the Image Quality sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the Image Quality settings in more detail Setting Description 5MP Best Images will be full resolution and have the lowest compression This setting produces very high quality images and uses the most memory This setting is recommended if you plan to print images up to 297 by 420 mm 11 by 17 in 5MP Images will be full resolution and have medium compression This setting produces high quality images but uses less memory than the 5MP Best setting above This is the default setting and is recommended if you plan to print images up to a size of 210 by 297 mm 8 5 by 11 in 3MP Images will be 3 5 resolution and have medium quality and compression This is a memory efficient setting and is recommended if you plan to print images up to
69. nish and Norwegian support information is available in English only 3 Access HP e support If you have access to the Internet connect with HP via e mail by going to www hp com support You will receive a personal reply from an HP Customer Support technician E mail support is available in the languages listed at that website 4 US and Canadian customers skip this step and go on to Step 5 Contact your local HP dealer If your digital camera has a hardware failure take it to your local HP dealer for a solution Service is free during your digital camera s limited warranty period 5 Contact HP Customer Support for support by phone If you cannot solve the problem using the above options you can call HP for support Check www hp com support for contact details Phone Support Phone support is available both during and after the warranty period Call HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera For faster service please be prepared to provide the following information The digital camera s model number on the front of the camera The digital camera s serial number on the bottom of the camera 108 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The computer s operating system and available RAM The version of the HP software on the CD label Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice See the
70. nsferred video clips in Image Zone Express you must view them with another viewer software package 77 Troubleshooting and Support Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software You can still transfer images and video clips from the camera to your computer without installing either HP Image Zone or HP Image Zone Express However the process for transferring will be different since normally the HP Image Zone software handles this task See the following section for details Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software If you do not or cannot install HP Image Zone on your computer there are three ways to transfer images from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to the computer as a Digital Camera Windows XP or Mac OS X only Use a memory card reader Configure the camera as a disk drive Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera If you have a Windows XP system or a Mac OS X system simply connect the camera to your computer directly and the operating system will launch a program to help you transfer images Check that your camera USB Configuration in the Setup Menu is set to Digital Camera and connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable 78 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Using a Memory Card Reader If you are using a memory card in your camera you can simply remove it from the camera and put it in a memory card reader purchased separate
71. ntil it clicks The batteries are functioning incorrectly are dead are installed incorrectly are missing or are the wrong type The charge in the batteries could be low or completely drained Try installing new or recharged batteries Ensure that the batteries are installed correctly see page 11 Do not use ordinary Alkaline batteries For best results use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries 84 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The camera does not turn on continued The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 129 If the card is the proper type remove the memory card and see if you can turn on the camera If you can turn on the camera with the memory card removed then the card is probably corrupted Format the memory card with a computer and a card reader If the camera still does not turn on replace the memory card The camera has stopped operating Reset the camera see page 74 The Power Memory light is on but the Image Display is off The Image Display has shut down after one minute of inactivity Press the Live View Playback button to re activate the Image Display The camera may have experienced a transient problem Reset the camera see page 74 The Power Memory light is on but the camera seems stuck and won t opera
72. o a non HP printer and encounter problems with printing contact your printer manufacturer HP does not provide customer support for non HP printers In addition to the method described in this section you can also print images directly from the printer using the following method If you have an optional memory card that has images or video clips stored on it that you want to print and your printer has a memory card slot remove the optional memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer s memory card slot to print the images or video clips If your printer can print video clips you can insert the memory card directly in the printer s memory card slot and print the video clip See your printer s manual for specific instructions 65 Using the Setup Menu 5 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings such as the camera sounds date and time and the configuration of the USB 1 While in Live View press the Live View Playback button and then press the button 2 Scroll to the Setup Menu tab using the buttons 3 Use the buttons to scroll through the Setup Menu options 4 Either press the button to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub menu 5 Within a sub menu use the buttons and then the button to change the setting for the Setup Menu option 6 To
73. o the Capture Menu If the setting is anything other than the default setting of 0 0 the number value will appear in the Live View screen next to the icon The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The EV Compensation setting resets to the default 0 0 setting when you turn the camera off 45 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips White Balance Different kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors For example sunlight is more blue while indoor tungsten light is more yellow Scenes dominated by a single color may require an adjustment of the white balance setting to help the camera reproduce colors more accurately and ensure that whites appear white in the final image You can also adjust the white balance to produce creative effects For example using the Sun setting can produce a warmer look to the image 1 In the Capture Menu page 37 select White Balance 2 In the White Balance sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail Setting Description Auto The camera automatically identifies and corrects for scene illuminance This is the default setting Sun The camera balances color assuming
74. o the computer requirements see page 75 Refer to the HP Customer Support website www hp com support Problem Possible Cause Solution 95 Troubleshooting and Support Error Messages on the Camera Message Possible Cause Solution BATTERIES DEPLETED Camera is shutting down Battery power is too low to continue operation Replace or recharge the batteries Batteries are too low to take pictures Battery power is too low to take a still picture or video but you can still view images in Playback This message appears sooner with Alkaline batteries than with NiMH or Lithium batteries Replace or recharge the batteries UNSUPPORTED CARD The optional memory card that is installed in the memory slot is not a supported memory card Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 129 If it is the proper type try reformatting the memory card see page 55 96 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual CARD IS UNFORMATTED Press OK to format card The optional memory card that is installed needs to be formatted Format the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be formatted Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card CARD HAS WRONG FORMAT Press OK to format card The optional memory card that is installed is formatted for a different devic
75. prints There is a problem with the printer s ink The ink cartridge may be low or the ink cartridge may not be supported for the printer Install a supported printer cartridge turn the printer off then turn it back on Low ink The printer cartridge is running low on ink Replace the ink cartridge You may be able to print some images using the current cartridge but their color and quality may not be of high quality Message Possible Cause Solution 103 Troubleshooting and Support Printer is out of ink The printer cartridge is empty Replace the ink cartridge Printer ink cover is open The printer ink cover is open Close the ink cover Paper error The paper tray may be empty or there may be a paper jam Examine the paper tray If it is empty refill it Examine the paper path for a paper jam If you find one clear it Paper is not loaded correctly in the printer The paper is not aligned correctly in the paper tray Realign the paper in the tray Printer has a paper jam There is a paper jam Turn off the printer Completely clear the paper jam then turn the printer back on Printer is out of paper The printer is out of paper Load paper into the printer and then press the OK or Continue button on the printer Printer error There is a problem with the printer Turn the printer off then on again Press the button on the camera Complet
76. rly The image may still be okay Transfer the image to a computer and try opening it with the HP Image Zone software Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on Camera has experienced an error or Camera has experienced an error and is shutting down The camera may have experienced a transient problem Turn the camera off if it is on and then on again If that does not fix the problem try resetting the camera see page 74 If the problem persists note the error code and then call HP Support see page 106 Unknown USB device The camera is connected to a USB device that it does not recognize Make sure that the camera is connected to a supported printer or computer Unsupported printer The printer is an unsupported device Connect the camera to a PictBridge certified printer Or connect the camera to a computer and print from there instead Message Possible Cause Solution 101 Troubleshooting and Support Unable to communicate with printer There is no connection between the camera and printer Check that the printer is turned on Make sure the cable is connected between the printer and the camera If that does not work turn off the camera and disconnect it from the USB cable Turn the printer off and then on again Re connect the camera and turn it on Unable to Print Error reading image file The image file may be corrupt
77. rotection software running on your computer 2 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer and follow the on screen instructions If the installation screen does not appear click Start click Run type D Setup exe where D is the letter of your CD drive then click OK 3 When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable the virus protection software you disabled in Step 1 18 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Macintosh 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer 2 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer 3 Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop 4 Double click the installer icon and then follow the on screen instructions 5 When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable the virus protection software you disabled in Step 1 User s Manual on the CD A copy of this camera User s Manual in different languages is located on the HP Image Zone software CD To view your camera User s Manual 1 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer 2 On Windows Click View User s Manual on the Main page of the CD installation screen to view the User s Manual On Macintosh Look in the readme file in the docs folder of the HP Image Zone software CD to locate the User s Manual in your language NOTE For an interactive learning experi
78. rror Unable to complete request The camera could not complete the image modification you requested Try modifying the image again If the same message displays transfer the image to your computer and modify it using the HP Image Zone software Message Possible Cause Solution 99 Troubleshooting and Support PROCESSING The camera is processing data such as saving the last picture you took If you are in Live View wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing before taking another picture or pressing another button CHARGING FLASH The camera is recharging the flash It takes longer to charge the flash when the battery is low If you see this message a lot you may need to replace or recharge the battery ERROR SAVING IMAGE or ERROR SAVING VIDEO The optional memory card that is installed was removed before the camera finished writing to the card or was half locked Always wait until the Power Memory light stops blinking before removing the memory card from the camera With the camera turned off remove the memory card and check to see if the locking tab on the edge of the card is fully in the unlocked position Message Possible Cause Solution 100 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Cannot display image lt filename gt The image was taken with another camera or the image file was corrupted when the camera was shut down imprope
79. rt it into the memory card reader or the memory card slot in your computer or printer 2 Depending on your computer configuration and or the version of the Mac OS you are running an application called either Image Capture or iPhoto will launch automatically and guide you through the process of transferring images from your camera to your computer If the Image Capture application is launched click on either the Download Some or Download All button to transfer the images to your computer By default the images will be put in the Pictures or Movies folder depending on which kind of file they are If the iPhoto application is launched click on the Import button to transfer the images to your computer The images will be stored in the iPhoto application so to access the images later simply run iPhoto If no application launches automatically or if you want to copy the images manually look on the desktop for a disk drive icon which represents the memory card then copy the images from there to your local hard drive For more information about how to copy files visit Mac Help the help system included with your computer 81 Troubleshooting and Support Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive You can set up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is connected to your computer so you can transfer images without using the HP Image Zone software NOTE Recommended for Windows 2000 Me and 98 SE computers You may b
80. s Manual Always turn the camera off when you are not using it to protect the lens When the camera is off the camera lens retracts and the lens wink mechanism closes over the lens to protect it Clean your camera body Image Display and lens regularly with cleaning supplies designed specifically for cameras See Cleaning the Camera on page 125 Keep your camera and accessories in a padded case with a good strap for easy transport Most HP digital camera cases have built in pockets for batteries and memory cards See Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 121 Always keep your camera equipment with you as carry on when you travel Never check it with suitcases since rough handling and extreme weather can damage it Never open your camera s casing or attempt to repair the camera yourself Touching the inside of a digital camera can result in electrical shock Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs NOTE For information about handling batteries safely see Appendix A Managing Batteries starting on page111 125 Caring for Your Camera Cleaning the Camera TIP If your camera needs cleaning beyond what is described in this section take the camera to a camera store that specializes in cleaning digital cameras Cleaning your camera not only keeps it looking its best it also improves the quality of your photos It is especially important to clean the lens regularly because dust particles and fingerprint
81. s can mar the quality of any photos you take To clean your camera you will need lens cleaning tissue and a soft dry lint free cloth commonly available at photo specialty stores You can also purchase these items in a camera cleaning kit NOTE You should purchase lens cleaning tissue that has not been chemically treated Some chemically treated lens tissue can cause scratching of the lens and Image Display Cleaning the Camera Lens Do the following to remove any fingerprints dust and so forth that have accumulated on the lens 1 Slide the lens cover to uncover the lens 2 Blow gently on the lens to remove dust 3 Lightly wipe the lens with lens cleaning tissue using a circular motion 126 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display Do the following to remove any fingerprints dust moisture and so forth that have accumulated on the camera body and Image Display 1 Blow gently on the Image Display to eliminate dust 2 Wipe the entire surface of the camera and the Image Display using a clean dry soft cloth NOTE You can also wipe the Image Display with lens cleaning tissue 127 Specifications D Specifications Feature Description Resolution Still pictures 5 19 MP 2654 by 1955 total pixel count 4 92MP 2560 by 1920 effective pixel count Video clips QVGA 256 by 192 at 24 frames per second Sensor Diagonal 7 2 mm 1 2 5 inch 4 3 format CCD
82. t Make sure your computer is online Message Possible Cause Solution 106 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual Getting Assistance This section contains support information for your digital camera including support website information an explanation of the support process and support phone numbers HP Accessibility Website Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www hp com hpinfo community accessibility prodserv HP Photosmart Website Visit www hp com photosmart for the following information Tips on using your camera more effectively and creatively HP digital camera driver updates and software Register your product Subscribe to newsletters driver and software updates and support alerts Support Process The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified 1 Review the troubleshooting section of this User s Manual see Problems and Solutions on page 83 2 Access the HP Customer Support website for support If you have access to the Internet you can obtain a wide range of information about your digital camera Visit the HP website for product help drivers and software updates at www hp com support 107 Troubleshooting and Support This website is available in the following languages Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Danish Fin
83. te properly The camera may have experienced a transient problem Reset the camera see page 74 Problem Possible Cause Solution 85 Troubleshooting and Support I have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently Extended Image Display use for video recording excessive flash use or Display Brightness set to High increases the rate of battery drain See Extending Battery Life on page 112 The NiMH batteries you are using were recharged incorrectly or have drained on their own because they have not been used lately NiMH batteries are not fully charged when new and they discharge over time whether or not they are installed in a camera Batteries that are new or have not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity see page 117 Battery chemistry type is inappropriate for the way the camera is being used See Performance per Battery Type on page 114 The camera does not respond when I press a button The camera is turned off or has shut down Turn on the camera or turn it off and then on again The batteries are drained Replace or recharge the batteries Problem Possible Cause Solution 86 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The camera does not respond when I press a button continued The camera is connected to a computer Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer If they respond
84. tery life the Image Display shuts down during periods of inactivity when the camera is on You can activate the Image Display by pressing the Live View Playback button 28 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The following table describes the information that is displayed in Live View when the camera settings are at their default values and an optional memory card is installed in the camera If you change other camera settings icons for those settings will also be displayed in Live View Icon Description 1 Live View icon indicating the camera is in Live View This icon displays for the first few seconds 2 Indicates that a memory card is installed in the camera 3 Power indicator such as this full battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 116 4 12 Remaining pictures count actual number depends on the current Image Quality setting and how much space remains in memory 5 5MP Image Quality setting default is 5MP 3 4 5 2 1 29 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking Still Pictures To take a still picture 1 Press the Live View Playback button until the Live View icon appears in the upper left corner of the Image Display then frame the subject for your picture in the Image Display 2 Press the Shutter button to take the picture The camera beeps after taking the picture TIP Hold the camera with both hands and gently press the Shutter button to reduce camera shake a
85. th this camera see Performance per Battery Type on page 114 For the number of shots you can expect to get for each battery type based on usage see Number of Shots per Battery Type on page 115 For hints on optimizing battery performance see Appendix A Managing Batteries starting on page 111 TIP If you use rechargeable NiMH batteries you can recharge the batteries in the optional HP Photosmart quick recharger For more information see Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories starting on page 121 12 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 3 Turn on the Camera To turn the camera on slide the lens cover open until it clicks uncovering the lens The Power Memory light on the back of the camera turns on solid green The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up To turn the camera off slide the lens cover closed until it clicks covering the lens CAUTION When sliding the lens cover keep your fingers clear of the lens Fingerprints on the lens can impair the quality of the picture For information about cleaning the lens see Cleaning the Camera on page 125 13 Getting Started 4 Choose the Language The first time you turn the camera on you are prompted to choose a language 1 Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller 2 Press the button to select the highlighted language TIP If you need to change the language later you can do this with
86. the Language setting in the Setup menu See Chapter 5 Using the Setup Menu 14 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual 5 Set the Date and Time The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture This information is recorded in the image properties which you can see in Playback when viewing Image Advice and when viewing the image on your computer You can also choose to have the date and time imprinted on the image see Date amp Time Imprint on page 42 1 The first item highlighted is the date and time format If you want to change the format use the buttons If the date and time format is correct press the button to move to the next selection 2 Adjust the value of the highlighted selection using the buttons 3 Press the buttons to move to the other selections 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set correctly 5 Press the button when you have entered the proper values for the date and time A confirmation screen appears asking if the correct date and time have been set If the date and time are correct press the button to select Yes If the date and time are incorrect press the button to highlight No and then press the button The Date amp Time screen appears again Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to set the correct date and time 15 Getting Started TIP If you need to change the date and time settings later you can do this with the Date amp Time setting in the
87. ttery life has become unacceptably reduced over time replace the batteries The quick recharger may be warm while operating and charging NiMH batteries This is normal NiMH batteries can be left in the quick recharger for any period of time without harm to the batteries Always store charged batteries in a cool location 119 Managing Batteries Safety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the quick recharger Insert the NiMH batteries in the correct orientation in the quick recharger Use the quick recharger in a dry location only Do not charge NiMH batteries in a hot location such as in direct sunlight or near a fire When recharging NiMH batteries do not cover the quick recharger in any way Do not operate the quick recharger if the NiMH batteries appear damaged in any way Do not disassemble the quick recharger Unplug the quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the quick recharger Sleep Time out for Power Conservation To conserve battery power the Image Display turns off automatically if there is no button activity for one minute When the camera is connected to a computer the Image Display turns off automatically 10 seconds after the connection is made When the camera is in this sleep state pressing any button will wake up the camera again If no buttons are pressed during the sleep state the camera wi
88. ures remaining 28 52 ISO Speed setting 47 L Landscape mode setting 39 Language change setting 70 choose at first startup 13 LEDs lights on camera Power light 20 Self Timer Video light 22 136 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual lens cover power switch description 22 life of battery conserving 112 Live View 27 Live View Playback button description 19 low battery indicator 116 M Macintosh computer install software 18 USB setting on camera 69 Macro mode setting 34 switch 23 Magnify 57 memory card door on camera 20 format 15 55 install 15 pictures remaining 28 52 supported types and sizes 129 memory internal format 55 image capacity 131 pictures remaining 28 52 Menu OK button description 20 menus Capture 37 overview 24 Playback 53 Setup 65 messages on camera 95 on computer 104 microphone description 23 Move Images to Card 71 N NiMH batteries recharging 117 safety precautions 112 number of images stored in internal memory 131 pictures remaining 28 52 O over exposing an image 44 override automatic exposure 38 P parts of camera back of camera 19 front left side and bottom of camera 22 137 Index top of camera 21 performance per battery type 114 Playback 49 Playback Menu 53 Portrait mode setting 39 power indicators 116 light 20 specifications 130 turn on off 12 power conservation time out 119 Power light description 20 print images 58 print images directly to
89. y pressing the button Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the selected task 5 To exit the Playback Menu press the Live View Playback button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 24 54 HP Photosmart E317 User s Manual The following table summarizes the Playback Menu options Icon Description 1 Delete Presents a sub menu where you can delete the current image or video clip delete all images and video clips format the internal memory or an optional memory card and undelete the last deleted image See Delete on page 55 2 View Thumbnails Displays a thumbnail view of images and video clip frames on the Image Display See Viewing Thumbnails on page 56 3 Magnify Magnifies the currently displayed image See Magnifying Images on page 57 4 Print Allows you to specify the number of copies of the currently displayed image to print when connected to a computer or printer See Print on page 58 5 Rotate Rotates the currently displayed still image in 90 degree increments See Rotate on page 59 6 Record Audio Records an audio clip to attach to this still image See Record Audio on page 60 7 EXIT Exits the Playback Menu 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 55 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Delete In the Playback Menu page 53 when you select Delete the Delete sub menu displays Use the buttons to highlight an option and then press the button to select it

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