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1. Romania 40 1315 44 42 or local 01 3154442 Viet Nam 84 0 8 823 4530 Russian Federation 7 095 797 3520 Moscow 7 812 346 7997 St Petersburg Singapore 65 272 5300 60 HP photosmart 715 user guide Hewlett Packard limited warranty statement HP product Duration of limited warranty HP Photo Imaging Software e 1 year for hardware 1 year telephone support US and HP photosmart 715 digital camera Canada for all other regions see Obtaining support worldwide on CompactFlash memory card page 58 1 HP warrants to you the end user customer that HP hardware accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase for the period specified above If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new 2 HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase for the period specified above due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will replace software which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects 3 HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error f
2. 4 ms f 2 0 and 2 ms f 8 0 Focus Normal TTL automatic focus 60 cm 23 7 inches to infinity Macro 20 cm to 60 cm 7 9 to 23 7 inches Sensitivity ISO 100 White balance Automatic Self timer 10 second delay Viewfinder Optical viewfinder Flash Built in flash with a range up to 3 7 meters 9 8 feet in Wide and 3 meters in Tele Modes AUTO FLASH RED EYE FLASH ON and FLASH OFF Image display 1 8 inch color LCD with 72K pixels 312 by 230 2x and 4x playback magnification Power 4 AA batteries included or optional AC adapter 66 HP photosmart 715 user guide Interfaces USB Dimensions Height 74 mm 2 91 inches Width 127 mm 5 inches Depth 82 mm 3 23 inches with lens fully extended 63 mm 2 48 inches with lens in off position Weight 308 g 10 87 oz without batteries Reference 67 English 68 HP photosmart 715 user guide Index Numbers 2x digital zoom 1 3x optical zoom 1 A AC adapter connecting 44 purchasing 44 using 41 43 Web site 44 AC power adapter 43 aperture 66 Apple Macintosh See Macintosh computer ArcSoft Photolmpression 39 AUTO FLASH setting 21 automatic exposure 9 automatic flash See flash automatic focus 9 54 Automatic Image Unload Options 39 Automatic Image Unload Software 33 B batteries cautions 47 charge levels 41 conserving power 8 14 25 32 determining replacement need 41 disposing of 47 emp
3. Note When you are reviewing images on the image display a printer icon appears on the leftmost side of the status overlay bar for images that you have added to the print order print order indicator A print order creates a Digital Print Order Format DPOF file This file is stored with your images on the CF memory card You can print photos from your print order in one of two ways When you transfer your images from the camera to a computer the print order is copied along with them When you print your photos on a printer attached to the computer the printer reads the print order and prints the specified images You can insert the CF memory card directly into a DPOF compatible printer The printer reads the print order and prints the specified images HP photosmart 715 user guide Note A Macintosh computer does not recognize a DPOF print order To create or edit a print order 1 Press the amp button to turn on the image display 2 Press the amp button to open the main menu use the up or down side of the controller to select the Print DPOF menu and then press OK 3 If you are marking or unmarking a single image use the controller to scroll to the image you want to add to or remove from the print order Note If you are marking or unmarking all images on the CF memory card it does not matter which image is displayed on the image display 4 Select Yes to mark a single image If you want to
4. Off You can open the CF memory card door Camera menus The following are menu icons that appear in the main menu on the image display 64 HP photosmart 715 user guide Menu Icon Description Delete Remove one or more images from the CF memory card Print Or Set or clear DPOF printing tags Display Switch between several display amp magnifications and reductions Lock Tag images as read only locked images cannot be deleted Setup GY Gain access to the following setup options e Reformat the CompactFlash card e Set date and time e Enable or disable Instant Review e Adjust image display brightness e Turn the beep on or off e Configure USB protocol e Set the language that is used for the camera menus Reference 65 Camera specifications Sensor 3 3 megapixels 1 1 8 inch CCD Color depth 30 bit Resolution 3 3 megapixels BEST and BETTER image quality settings 2048 by 1536 pixels GOOD image quality setting 640 by 480 pixels Memory card CompactFlash Type l all Type storage sizes supported Lens system 7 element lens F2 0 to F2 5 automatic focus 7 to 21 mm equivalent to a 34 to 102 mm lens ona 35 mm conventional film camera Zoom 3x optical zoom 2x digital zoom Shooting modes Single shot Exposure control Automatic Aperture Wide f 2 8 to f 8 0 wide Tele f 2 5 to f 10 0 Shutter speed
5. the find a focus because lighting on your subject You can also the subject does not use focus lock to set the focus on a provide enough different subject For more information contrast for the see Using focus lock on page 9 automatic focus system There is not enough Try the following solutions light to illuminate e Use the flash your subject e Wait for lighting conditions to improve or turn on the lights in the room e Use a tripod to steady the camera for the longer exposure I cannot The image is locked Unlock the image For more information delete an see Locking your images on page 20 image Troubleshooting 53 Problem Possible cause Solution My image is Your subject was too The camera s automatic focus range is blurry close to the camera 60 cm 23 7 inches from the front of the lens lens to infinity For a clear sharp image make sure your subject is within this range The camera did not Make sure you press the SHUTTER button have time to set the halfway down and hold it until the green automatic focus and viewfinder light comes on This means automatic exposure that automatic focus and automatic exposure are complete Then you can press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take your picture The subject wasn t If you do not want your subject in the centered in the middle of the image or if the subject frame or the subject lacks contrast use focus lo
6. the image display Press OK in the center of the controller to choose the language Step 4 Set the camera date and time 1 Press right or left on the controller to set the day and then press the bottom of the controller to select the next field Set the month year hour minute and date format using the same method To confirm the date and time press OK HP photosmart 715 user guide Step 5 Install the CompactFlash card 1 Turn the camera off CAUTION Inserting or removing a CF memory card while the camera is on could damage the existing card or result in lost images 2 Open the CF memory card door 3 Hold the CF memory card 5 so that the tiny ledge on the ze top rear of the card is yoym between your fingers and 3 the side with pinholes faces F i P the camera ad J 4 Insert the CF memory card in the camera and gently push it all the way in The gray card ejection lever pops up when the card is seated correctly in the slot CAUTION The card should slide freely into the slot If it stops when it is only partially inserted turn the card over and try again Do not force the card into the camera 5 Fold the card ejection lever down against the card and close the CF memory card door Tip If you cannot close the CF memory card door you might not have inserted the CF memory card correctly Remove the CF memory card and try again Getting started 5 HP photosmart 715 user guide Ta
7. 0 0 000 3 Step 2 Install the batteries 0 000 000 Ge 4 Step 3 Choose the camera language 4 Step 4 Set the camera date andtime 4 Step 5 Install the CompactFlash card 5 Taking a picture eee eee 7 Previewing your pictures 0 0 eee eee 8 Using automatic focus macro focus and automatic exposure 9 Using focus lock sorcer RR eae 9 Using the macro focus setting 22 2222 seen 10 Using the optical or digital zoom 0 0 0 0 eee 10 Using the self timer 0 2 0 00 c eect 11 Viewing your images 22m nennen ee 13 Deleting your imageS 0 eee eee 14 Creating a printorder 0 0 cee ee 16 Viewing small versions thumbnails of your images 18 Magnifying your imageS 0 cee eee 19 Locking your images none ees 20 Using the flash 22 cee eee 21 Changing the image quality 02 eae 23 Setting Instant Review 0 0 eee 25 Changing the date and time 0 0 00 eee eee eee 26 Adjusting the image display brightness 27 Turning the system beep on and off 28 Changing the camera language 20 eee eee 28 Table of Contents Using the camera with a Windows computer 30 System requirements for a Windows computer 30 Installing the software on a Windows c
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9. In addition to the Web you can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and service for your camera Prices availability and hours of support are subject to change without notice How HP can help HP s support hotline can help resolve problems with setup installation configuration and operation For questions about operating systems or network configurations contact your point of purchase or internal support department For help with non HP hardware or software please contact the manufacturer Before you call Please have the following information ready before you call serial number found on the bottom of your camera product name date of purchase Obtaining support within the United States Free telephone support for one year Within one year of your purchase telephone support is provided to you free of charge If this is a long distance call for you long distance charges will apply Call 208 323 2551 Our support staff is available from 6 am to 10 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday After the first year Call 208 323 2551 Charges are 25 00 per issue charged to your credit card If you think your HP product might need service call the Customer Support Center which can help determine if service is required Troubleshooting 57 Upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options available in the U S only Standard Next Day Ex
10. OK Press the right or left side of the controller to set the day and then press the down side of the amp controller to select the next field Set the month year hour minute and date format using the controller and then press OK To confirm the date and time press OK HP photosmart 715 user guide Adjusting the image display brightness You can adjust the brightness of the image display for different lighting conditions For example if you are using the camera in bright sunlight you might want to increase the image display brightness to improve the visibility of the display To set the image display brightness 1 Press the button to turn on the image display 2 Press the amp button to open the main menu use the down side of the controller to select the Setup menu and then press OK 3 Use the up or down side of the controller to scroll to Brightness and then press a Set OK Beep No j j USB MEN 4 Usethe right side of the BSR LCD Brightness controller to increase the a da D brightness or use the left side of the controller to decrease the brightness 5 Press OK Adjusting the camera settings 27 Turning the system beep on and off The camera beeps to let you know that it has finished capturing an image or to warn you that the batteries are empty orthe CF memory card is full or inoperable The beep is on by default but you can turn it off if you are in a locat
11. apter specifications see HP s photosmart website at www hp com photosmart and click support Note An AC power adapter provides power to the camera It does not recharge the batteries To connect an AC power adapter 1 Plug the adapter into a power source such as a wall outlet or power strip 2 Connect the round end of the adapter cable to the camera Note If you want to use battery power remove the AC adapter from the camera Ifthe AC adapter is connected to the camera even if it is not connected to a power source the camera will not use battery power 44 HP photosmart 715 user guide Maintaining the CF memory card The film used in the digital camera is a reusable CompactFlash CF memory card The card is more economical than conventional film because you can delete unwanted images from the CF memory card to make space available for new images and you can reuse the card over and over again Use only CompactFlash Association CFA certified type 1 memory cards with the digital camera These cards are manufactured by Q several vendors and are available in a variety of capacities You can purchase additional CF CompactFlash memory cards from www hpshopping com in selected countries only or from your local digital camera or electronics store Formatting a CF memory card Most CF memory cards are already formatted when you buy them However if you buy a CF memory card that has not been formatte
12. art 715 user guide Installing the software on a Windows computer 1 Insert the HP photosmart 715 CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The installation window automatically appears Note If the installation window does not appear click Start and then click Run Type X Setup exe where X is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 Click Next and then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software Certain versions of the camera are shipped with bonus software Keep the HP photosmart 715 CD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive and continue to the next section to install the bonus software To install the bonus software 1 Click Start click Run and in the Open box type X Bonus setup exe where X is the drive letter assigned to your CD ROM drive 2 Click OK and then follow the instructions on the screen to install the bonus software Connecting the camera to a Windows computer Before connecting the camera to your computer make sure you have installed the software Note The camera uses a USB connection so you do not need to turn the computer off when connecting or disconnecting the camera Sharing and printing images 31 To connect the camera to a computer running Windows 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the camera N 3 Plug the other end of the cable into any USB port on the computer Note When the camera is connecte
13. camera software If you are away from home you can unload images to a computer that does not have the Automatic Image Unload software installed on it Note Make sure that the computer has a USB port and that its operating system is Windows 2000 or Windows Me or later or Mac OS 8 6 or later Sharing and printing images 39 To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer 1 Change the camera s USB Protocol setting to MSDC so that the camera will look like a disk drive to the computer For more information see Changing the USB protocol setting on page 35 2 Connect the camera to the Windows or Macintosh computer with the USB cable 3 Turn on the camera The letters PC appear in the status LCD to indicate that the camera is connected to the computer The computer recognizes the camera as a disk drive 4 Use the following procedure to access your images as files e Windows Double click the icon for the newly assigned disk drive in My Computer or navigate to the drive letter in Windows Explorer Use the Copy and Paste commands to transfer selected images to your hard drive e Macintosh Double click the Untitled drive icon and then drag and drop the selected files to your hard drive Using a card reader You can use a CF memory card reader such as the SanDisk ImageMate or a PCMCIA adapter to view and save image files on your computer If you have a CF card reader installed on your computer insert the CF memory card
14. ce you receive may vary according to local standards HP will not alter form fit or function of the product to make it operate in a country for which it was never intended to function for legal or regulatory reasons 8 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES Troubleshooting 61 62 EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU Hardware repair services If you think your camera ADF or XPA needs repair first call the Customer Support Center which can help determine if service is required and direct you to a service site For more information see Contacting HP Customer Support on page 57 Otherwise contact the store where you purchased the product Or visit www hp com cpso support guide psd repairhelp html for the nearest sales and service office Service is free of charge du
15. change Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP SupportPack Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must be purchased within the first 180 days of product purchase HP will determine the hardware service offering based upon the outcome of system self test programs run by the customer through the initial call to the HP Customer Care Center If during your technical support call it is determined that your product needs replacement then HP will ship you this replacement product next business day free of charge Optional Accidental Damage Protection is also available This warranty upgrade protects against accidental breakage such as spills drops or falls Both of these warranty upgrades offer maximized uptime and productivity the convenience of door to door pickup with delivery packaging and freight prepaid by HP For more information please visit www hp com go hpsupportpack or call 1 888 999 4747 Obtaining support worldwide If you need help with your HP product please call the phone number listed below for the Customer Support Center in your country Telephone support is free for 1 year in Asia and the South Pacific and 30 days in the Middle East and Africa For phone support in Europe please check for the details and conditions of phone support in your country by consulting the following Web site www hp com go support Alternativel
16. ck to set the did not provide camera s automatic focus using a enough contrast for different subject For more information the camera to focus see Using focus lock on page 9 properly The subject moved If you are photographing a moving while you took the object try using focus lock picture You moved the Hold the camera steady as you press camera while you the SHUTTER button or use a tripod took the picture My image is The ambient light Wait for natural lighting conditions to too dark was insufficient improve add indirect lighting or use the flash to illuminate your subject The flash was on The flash can only illuminate objects that but the subject was are within 3 7 m about 12 feet of the too far away camera Make sure your subject is within range of the flash when you take the picture Your finger blocked Be sure to move your fingers away from the flash the flash when you are ready to take a picture 54 HP photosmart 715 user guide Problem Possible cause Solution My image is The flash provided Change the flash setting to AUTO too bright too much light FLASH or FLASH OFF A natural or artificial Try taking the picture from a different source other than angle Avoid pointing the camera directly the flash provided toward a bright light or reflective surface too much light on a sunny day If there is light behind your subject use the FLASH ON setting You were too close Move back from the subj
17. conds with an increasing frequency After 10 seconds the camera takes the picture and the self timer turns off automatically Attach the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface at an appropriate distance and height from the subject To cancel the self timer before the camera takes the picture press the button again 11 12 HP photosmart 715 user guide Managing images on the camera After you have taken some pictures you can view them with the camera s image display You can view a single image portions of an image using the magnify feature or a group of images using the display feature You can also delete images lock them to avoid accidental deletion and create a print order to print a set of photos at a later time Tip To preserve battery life connect an AC power adapter optional while using the image display Viewing your images 1 Press the PLAY button to turn on the image display The last picture you took or viewed appears on the image display 2 Use the controller to scroll through your images Each time a new image appears on the display a status overlay bar also appears for a few seconds The status overlay bar gives you the following information about the current image Date and time the picture was taken Image quality setting used to take the picture Print order status the Printer symbol appears only if an image is marked for digital print order format DPOF Lock stat
18. cus 54 for flash 54 recharging batteries 42 flash 52 64 recycling 47 red eye setting 22 red light blinking 64 next to viewfinder 7 52 64 RED EYE flash setting 22 removing batteries 43 contents of memory 45 images from memory 14 memory card 5 repair services 62 replacing batteries 43 camera 58 memory card 5 needed too frequently for batteries 51 requirements AC adapter 41 AC power adapter 43 batteries 43 Macintosh computer 35 memory card 45 Windows computer 30 resetting the camera 50 resolution of images 23 66 response none from camera 50 S safety precautions 47 sales and service offices 62 saved images viewing 13 HP photosmart 715 user guide saving images using card reader 40 memory through image quality 23 selecting images to print 16 self timer blinking icon 64 delay 66 location 2 using 11 setting up the camera 3 Setup menu 65 sharing images 29 shooting modes 66 shutter button location 2 red light appears 52 using to set focus and exposure 9 shutter speed 66 software bonus 31 36 cannot find camera 55 installing on Macintosh computer 36 installing on Windows computer 31 obtaining updates 56 USB Mass Storage Support 55 warranty 61 specifications AC adapter 43 camera 66 CF memory card 45 speed of shutter 66 starting self timer 11 status battery 41 images 13 lock 13 print order 13 status LCD symbols 63 support customer 56 SupportPack 58 T taking pictures 7 telephone numbers for sup
19. d from the camera You can automatically view your images automatically print your images automatically lay out a photo album page To set up the automatic tasks in the HP Automatic Image Unload Software dialog box click Task Options For more information double click the HP Quick Reference Photo Imaging icon that is installed on your desktop with the software Using the camera with a Windows NT 4 0 computer Windows NT 4 0 does not support the USB interface so you cannot connect your camera directly to your computer You can transfer images from a CF memory card to the computer through either a CF memory card slot in an HP printer equipped with one or through a memory card reader To use an HP printer that has a CF memory card slot Follow the instructions in your printer documentation to transfer images from the CF memory card to your Windows NT 4 0 computer through the printer s CF memory card slot Sharing and printing images 33 34 To use aCF memory card reader 1 2 3 Make sure the camera is turned off Remove the CF memory card from the camera Insert the CF memory card into the CF memory card slot in the card reader Turn the computer on if you have not already Double click the HP Photo Imaging Software icon on the Windows desktop The main window of the HP Photo Imaging Software opens Click Unload Images in the main window Because no USB camera is found the software displays a dialog box in wh
20. d you need to format it before you can use it in the camera You might also have to format a CF memory card if you insert a new formatted card in the camera and it does not work the card was previously used in a different camera Formatting the card optimizes it for use with the digital camera you want to reuse a card that is full This deletes all images from the card CAUTION Formatting deletes everything stored on the CF memory card including files from other devices such as pocket computers Make sure you are formatting the correct card If you are not sure check the contents of the card before you format it To format a CF memory card Insert the CF memory card into the camera and see To delete all images by formatting the CF memory card on page 15 Maintaining your camera 45 Removing the CF memory card The following instructions describe how to remove the CF memory card from the camera To remove the CF memory card 1 Open the CF memory card door 2 Rotate the gray card ejection lever up and then push the lever in to the camera to eject the card from the slot Caring for your camera and accessories The following are guidelines for caring for your camera and accessories used with your camera Camera Keep the lens clean to help you to take sharp clear pictures with the best possible focus Use a dry soft lint free cloth to gently wipe the lens and status and image displays to clean off any finger
21. d to a computer only the onsorr switch operates The other camera buttons do not respond Unloading images to a Windows computer 32 Unloading is the process of copying images from the CF memory card in the camera to a computer You can unload images from your camera in one of three ways automatically manually or by mounting the camera as a disk drive The automatic unload procedure is the preferred method For descriptions of the other methods see the online documentation with the HP Photo Imaging software Tip To conserve battery power use an HP approved AC adapter optional when you are unloading images to a computer Follow the procedure in this section if your computer runs Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows 98 To unload images to a Windows computer 1 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable 2 Turn on the camera HP photosmart 715 user guide The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer After a few seconds the software starts Follow the instructions on your computer screen to complete the unload process Note To pause the automatic unload click anywhere in the HP Automatic Image Unload Software window If you have no new images in your camera when you connect it to the computer the automatic unload does not take place You can set up the HP Automatic Image Unload software so that certain tasks occur automatically after the images are unloade
22. delay for self timer 66 Delete menu 65 deleting contents of memory card 45 images 14 locked images 14 preventing 20 Digital Print Order Format DPOF file 16 digital zoom 1 10 dimensions of camera 67 diopter control 2 Display menu 65 disposing of batteries 47 downloading images pausing 33 to Macintosh computer 38 to Windows computer 32 without using software 39 DPOF Digital Print Order Format file 16 driver updates 56 E empty batteries 41 42 enlarging images 19 exposures automatic 9 using shutter button 9 extending battery life 51 F file name from CF memory card 13 70 flash adjusting for insufficient lighting 22 adjusting for red eye 22 fill 22 forcing off 22 provided too much light 55 range 54 recharging 52 64 types of settings 21 using 21 flash memory See CF memory card FLASH OFF setting 22 FLASH ON setting 22 focusing automatically 9 locking 9 macro 10 formatting CF memory card 15 45 framing using image display 8 using viewfinder 7 when precision is important 8 full batteries 63 CF memory card 64 memory 28 G GOOD BETTER BEST image qualities 23 green light blinking 53 64 next to viewfinder 64 groups using self timer for 11 H height of camera 67 help getting 56 HP Automatic Image Unload Software 33 HP photosmart Web site 56 HP product support Web site 56 HP SupportPack 58 I icons on image display 64 image display adjusting brightness 27 location 2 menus 64 HP phot
23. e camera is ready to take another picture button The CF memory Install a new CF memory card make card has insufficient room on the current card by deleting or space for the unloading photos or select a lower picture The status image quality setting LCD shows 000 pictures remaining The CF memory Format the CF memory card or replace it cardthatyouhavein with anew formatted card the camera is damaged or is not formatted The flash is Wait until the flash icon on the status recharging LCD stops blinking before taking another flash picture 52 HP photosmart 715 user guide Problem Possible cause Solution A blinking The camera cannot Try a different angle or change the green light find a focus because lighting on your subject You can also appears next you are too close to use focus lock to set the focus on a to the the subject different subject viewfinder when I press The camera s automatic focus range is the SHUTTER 60 cm 23 7 inches to infinity and button focuses on the object in the center of the halfway frame Make sure you are not too close down to the subject and that you have placed the subject in the middle of the frame If you are trying to take a picture of a subject that is 20 cm to 60 cm 7 9 inches to 23 7 inches away from you use the macro focus setting For more information see Using the macro focus setting on page 10 The camera cannot Try a different angle or change
24. e following conditions does not turn not functioning e The AC power adapter is plugged on correctly into an electrical outlet continued e There is power at the outlet e The AC power adapter is not damaged e Make sure you are using the correct HP approved AC adapter You have an AC power adapter connected to the camera but it is not connected to a power source When you have an AC adapter connected to the camera the camera does not use battery power even if the adapter is not connected to a power source If you want to use battery power disconnect the AC adapter from the camera If you want to use AC power connect the AC adapter to a working electrical outlet The camera The camera is off Slide the ON OFF switch to turn on does not the camera if you want to take a picture respondwhen or turn on the image display if you want I press a to review your images button The camera is If the status LCD displays the letters connected to a PC the camera buttons do not respond computer The batteries are Replace the batteries empty The camera needs Turn the camera off and then on again to be reset Remove the batteries and reinstall them If you are using an AC power adapter disconnect the adapter from the camera remove and reinstall the batteries and then reconnect the adapter 50 HP photosmart 715 user guide Problem Possible cause Solution I replace the Extended use of
25. ect MSDC and then press OK Installing the software on the Mac OS You can unload images to your computer either manually or automatically To use the software s automatic unload feature install the ArcSoft Photolmpression with Automatic Image Unload software from the camera CD ROM 1 Insert the HP photosmart 715 CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive Double click the CD icon on the desktop Double click the appropriate language folder and then double click the installer icon 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software Certain versions of the camera are shipped with bonus software Keep the HP photosmart 715 CD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive and continue to the next section to install the bonus software To install the bonus software 1 Double click the Bonus folder icon 2 Double click the installer icon for Panorama Maker or PhotoFantasy 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software 36 HP photosmart 715 user guide Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer Note The camera uses a USB connection so you do not need to turn the computer off when connecting or disconnecting the camera To connect the camera to a Macintosh computer 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable supplied into the camera 3 Plug the other end of the cable into any USB port on the computer 4 Turn on the camera No
26. ect or setthe to the subjecttouse flash to FLASH OFF and take the the flash picture again When I The camera is Slide the P ON OFF switch to turn on connect the camera to my computer the software says it can t find the camera turned off the camera The USB cable is not connected correctly Make sure that the USB cable is firmly connected at both ends 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 The camera needs to be reset Turn the camera off and then on again The computer does not recognize the camera and the automatic image unload does not start The camera is not configured correctly for the type of computer you have Open the Setup menu on the image display and check the USB setting e Ifyou are using a Windows computer make sure the USB setting is set to SIDC e Ifyou are using a Macintosh computer make sure the USB setting is set to MSDC Your Macintosh computer has an older version of OS 8 6 which does not support USB mass storage Go to the Support section of www apple com and download the USB Mass Storage Support version 1 3 5 update Troubleshooting 55 Getting assistance To help ensure trouble free performance your HP digital camera comes with award winning HP Customer Care Whether you have a question or a requ
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28. est for repair HP Customer Care makes it fast and easy to get the assistance you need S wo HP Customer Care Visiting HP Web sites HP product support Visit www hp com go support to find information for your camera model After you enter the section that covers your camera model you will be able to choose information about setting up and using your camera downloading drivers solving a problem ordering and information about the warranty HP photosmart Web site Visit www hp com photosmart for Tips for using your camera more effectively and creatively HP digital camera driver updates and software HP assistance If you cannot find an answer to your question using the sites listed above visit www hp com cposupport mail support html From there you can discover how to contact HP through e mail phone and other methods Visiting related Web sites 56 Links to third party Web sites are provided solely as a convenience to you HP has not reviewed all of these third party sites and does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their content Thus HP does not endorse or make any representations about them or any information software or other products or materials found there or any results that may be obtained from using them If you decide to access any of the third party sites you do this entirely at your own risk HP photosmart 715 user guide Contacting HP Customer Support
29. ext image you want to delete select Yes and then press Ok Repeat this step until you have finished deleting images 6 When you have finished deleting images use the up or down side of the controller to select Exit and then press Ok To delete all images by formatting the CF memory card 1 Press the amp button to turn on the image display 2 Press the amp button again to open the main menu use the up or down side of the controller to scroll to the Setup menu and then press OK Format CF should be highlighted 3 Use the right or left side of the controller to select Yes and then press OK 4 Toconfirm use the right or left side of the amp controller to select Yes and then press OK ER Format Formatting CF Card BE A progress bar appears on the image display to indicate that the camera is formatting the CF memory card To avoid damaging the card do not open the CF memory card door while the card is being formatted Managing images on the camera 15 Creating a print order You can use your camera to select the images that you want to print For example when you gather with family and friends to view your photos you can keep track of the photos they want copies of and then print the photos later With a print order you can select one image several images or all ofthe images that are stored on the CF memory card select how many copies you want of each image or of all images
30. gnification for playback 66 magnifying images 19 maintaining camera 41 measurements of camera 67 memory card 45 deleting contents 45 full 28 64 increasing 52 most efficient image quality 23 purchasing 45 requirements for Macintosh computer 35 requirements for Windows computer 30 specifications 66 71 menus choosing language 4 Delete 65 Display 65 icons on image display 64 Lock 65 Print 65 Setup 65 modes flash 21 image quality 23 shooting 66 N no camera response 50 number of image 14 0 on camera does not turn 49 optical zoom 1 10 P parts of camera 2 pausing while unloading images 33 phone numbers for support 57 58 photographs See images pictures pictures date and time taken where shown 13 focusing and adjusting exposure 9 framing 7 8 previewing 8 settings for light conditions 21 taking 7 using automatic focus and exposure 9 using digital or optical zoom 10 using the flash 21 using the self timer 11 See also images 5 playback magnification 66 posed groups using self timer for 11 power adapter See AC adapter powering the camera 41 previewing See viewing Print menu 65 print orders creating 16 editing 17 printing from 16 status 13 printing images 16 29 without a computer 40 72 problems troubleshooting 49 purchasing AC adapter 44 card reader 40 CF memory card 45 HP SupportPack 58 Q quality of images See image quality Quick Reference Photo Imaging 33 R range for Auto Fo
31. h setting The flash will not be used regardless of the lighting conditions Use this setting in places where flash photography is not permitted If necessary use a tripod to hold the camera steady With the camera on press the FLASH 4 button repeatedly until the flash setting you want appears on the status LCD The 3 button cycles through the four available flash settings 22 HP photosmart 715 user guide Changing the image quality The camera has three image quality settings GOOD BETTER and BEST The current image quality setting is indicated by one two or three stars on the status LCD The image quality setting determines the quality of your images and how many images can be stored on the CF memory card Pictures taken with higher image quality take up more space on the CF memory card pictures taken with lower image quality take up less space Here are some important notes about the image quality setting You can use different image quality settings for different images The camera retains the current image quality setting until you change it even if you turn the camera off Because image quality affects the number of images that can be stored on a CF memory card the number of available images shown on the status LCD changes as you change the image quality Image quality Description Resolution in pixels GOOD This is the most memory efficient Digital zoom off image quality se
32. he CF memory card atthe same time or you can choose individual images to lock or unlock CAUTION Locking an image does not prevent it from being deleted when you format the CF memory card When you are reviewing images on the image display a Lock symbol appears for images that are locked To lock or unlock images 1 Press the button to turn on the image display 2 Press the amp button to open the main menu use the up or down side of the controller to scroll to the Lock menu and then press OK 3 To lock or unlock a single image use the right or left side of the controller to scroll to the image that you want to lock or unlock Use the up or down side of the controller to select Yes and then press Ok Repeat this step until you have finished locking and unlocking images When you are finished press OK to exit Or When you lock or unlock all images it does not matter which image appears on the image display Use the up or down side of the controller to select All Use the up or down side of the controller to select Yes and then press OK i Lock All No 20 HP photosmart 715 user guide Adjusting the camera settings You can modify the camera settings to fit the current picture taking conditions and your preferences For example you can adjust the flash settings to fit current lighting conditions and you can use the self timer to take a picture with yourself in it This chapter describes how
33. hp photosmart 715 digital camera hp photosmart 715 digital camera user guide Trademark and copyright information Copyright 2001 Hewlett Packard Company All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a U S registered trademark of Intel Corporation Materials disposal This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end of life Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display Lead in solder Alkaline manganese dioxide zinc or lithium iron disulfide AA batteries that are included with the camera Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA www eiae org HP photosmart 715 user guide Contents Camera parts 0 0 mn nennen eee 2 SOU DE ee DEER lors Ae Ba eher ins 3 Step 1 Attach the wrist strap 0
34. ich you can select the drive letter for your CF memory card reader Select the drive letter such as H for your CF memory card reader in the dialog box Start the HP Automatic Image Unload software and complete the steps to unload HP photosmart 715 user guide Using the camera with a Macintosh computer You can transfer the images in your digital camera to a Macintosh computer System requirements for a Macintosh computer To work with your camera your Macintosh computer must meet or exceed the following requirements For updated system requirements go to www hp com photosmart Operating system Macintosh OS 8 6 or later Processor Power PC 233 MHz Memory RAM OS 8 6 or OS 9 64 MB OS X 128 MB Free hard disk space 150 MB Video display 800 by 600 pixels 16 bit color CD ROM Any speed Interface USB port Changing the USB protocol setting Before you can unload images from the camera to a Macintosh computer you must change the USB protocol setting to MSDC in the Setup menu on the camera s image display To change the USB protocol setting 1 Press the button to turn on the image display 2 Press the amp button again to open the main menu use the down side of the controller to select the Setup menu and then press OK 3 Use the up or down side of the controller to scroll to USB Sharing and printing images 35 4 Use the right or left side of the controller to sel
35. into the card reader Then access your images on the CF memory card just as you would access files on a floppy disk Card readers can be purchased from www hpshopping com selected countries only or from your local digital camera or electronics store Printing photos on a printer equipped with a card reader If your printer has a slot for a CF memory card as the HP photosmart 1000 and higher series printers do you can print your images directly from the card For more information see your printer s documentation 40 HP photosmart 715 user guide Maintaining your camera This chapter describes how to use batteries or an alternating current AC power adapter to power your camera how to care for your camera and CF memory card and how to use your camera safely Powering your camera Your digital camera can be powered by batteries or an HP approved AC power adapter For convenience use batteries when you are taking pictures To preserve battery power use an AC adapter purchased separately when you are reviewing images on the display for an extended period of time or when you are transferring photos from the camera to your computer Determining if the batteries need to be changed The battery symbol on the status LCD indicates the charge level of the batteries There are three levels of battery charge good low and empty we BI Good Low Empty If the battery symbol shows that the batteries are low it i
36. ion where silence is required for example in a museum or at a school play To turn the beep on or off 1 2 Press the button to turn on the image display Press the button to open the main menu use the down side ofthe amp controller to select the Setup menu and then press OK Use the up or down side ofthe amp controller to scroll to Beep Use the right or left side of the controller to select On or Off and then press OK Changing the camera language You can change the language used for the camera menus to one of five languages English French German Italian or Spanish 28 To change the camera language 1 2 Press the amp button to turn on the image display Press the button to open the main menu use the down side of the controller to select the Setup menu and then press OK Use the down side of the controller to select the Language and then press the right or left side of the controller to scroll to the language you want to use When the language you want appears in the image display press OK Press the button to return to the main menu HP photosmart 715 user guide Sharing and printing images After you have taken some pictures with your digital camera you can use them in many fun and creative ways You can transfer them to your computer for use in creative projects or for sharing with family and friends over the Internet If you have a printer with a slot for a Compac
37. king pictures This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures It also describes how to use the optical or digital zoom and the self timer Note If the camera is on you can take a picture anytime even if the image display is off or shows a menu Taking a picture 1 With the camera on frame your subject in the viewfinder 2 Press and hold the SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure 3 When you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture Wait for the beeps that indicate your picture has been taken and then release the SHUTTER button A red light appears next to the viewfinder to indicate that the image is being processed After the red light turns off the CF card access LED turns on to indicate that the image is copying to the CF memory card You can take another picture when the CF card access indicator light turns off Note The Instant Review feature allows you to review an image immediately after you take a picture While the image is shown on the image display you can choose to save or delete it For more information see Setting Instant Review on page 25 Taking pictures 7 Previewing your pictures Instead of looking through the viewfinder to frame a picture you can use the image display to preview a picture The i
38. mage display shows exactly what your picture will look like whereas the viewfinder shows an image area smaller than what the camera actually captures Preview your picture on the image display when precise framing is important especially when you are taking a close up shot Note Using the image display consumes a lot of battery power To conserve battery power the camera automatically turns off the image display after 60 seconds if you do not press a button To preview a picture 1 2 Press the PREVIEW 101 button to turn on the image display Frame your picture in the image display by pointing the camera lens at your subject Press and hold the SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure When you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder press the SHUTTER button allthe way down to take the picture Wait for the beeps that indicate that your picture has been taken and then release the SHUTTER button To turn off the image display press the 101 button HP photosmart 715 user guide Using automatic focus macro focus and automatic exposure The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically for the current lighting condition but you are more likely to catch the perfect shot especially when you are photographing an active subject if you set the camera s focus and exposure early To do this press the SHUTTER button halfway down and then press the SHUTTER bu
39. mark or unmark another image use the right or left side of the controller to scroll to the image select Yes and then press OK Repeat this step until you have finished marking and unmarking images When you are finished press OK to exit Or Select Mark All or Clear All if you are marking or unmarking all the images on the CF memory card and then press Ok You are then asked to confirm To confirm use the up or down side of the controller to select Yes and then press Ok Note A DPOF file can contain up to 100 images If you choose to mark all images and more than 100 images are stored on the CF memory card only the first 100 images will be stored in the DPOF file Managing images on the camera 17 Viewing small versions thumbnails of your images You can view up to nine of your images at the same time on the image display To look at thumbnails of your images 1 Press the amp button to turn on the image display 2 Press the amp button to open the main menu use the up or down side of the controller to select the Display menu and then press OK 3 Press ok select Small The image display shows you up to nine of your images at one time depending on how many images you have stored on the CF memory card A yellow border frames the currently selected image 4 To advance to the next set of thumbnails use the controller to move the yellow border to the last image in the set and then pres
40. more than 15 minutes information replace low batteries promptly Troubleshooting 51 Problem Possible cause Solution The incorrect The wrong language Change the camera language by using language is was selected when the camera s Setup menu set on the you started the camera camera the first R time 1 After opening the Setup menu use the down side of the controller to scroll to the last menu option 2 Press the right or left side of the controller until the desired language appears and then press OK A long delay The camera is still Wait a few seconds for the camera to occurs after I saving the last finish processing the image and then press the picture you took press the SHUTTER button halfway down shutter button When a steady green light appears next and before to the viewfinder the camera is ready to the camera take another picture takes a picture The light is low and In dim light the camera requires a longer the flash is turned exposure Keep the camera very steady off by placing it on a tripod until it takes the picture or improve the lighting conditions or use the flash A red light The camera is still Wait a few seconds for the camera to appears next to the viewfinder when I press the SHUTTER saving the last picture you took finish processing the image and then press the SHUTTER button halfway down When a steady green light appears next to the viewfinder th
41. om in the greater the reduction in image quality To use the optical zoom 1 2 With the camera on frame your subject in the viewfinder Press the right side of the ZOOM 9 button to zoom in up to three times the normal view To return to normal view press the left side of the button Take your picture To use the digital zoom 1 With the camera on press the 101 button to turn on the image display Frame your picture in the image display by pointing the camera lens at your subject Press the right side of the __4 button to zoom in up to two times the normal view To return to normal view press the left side of the button Take your picture HP photosmart 715 user guide Using the self timer Use the self timer to take a picture of yourself or a posed group After you turn on the self timer and press the SHUTTER button the camera waits 10 seconds before taking the picture To use the self timer 1 3 Press the SHUTTER button all the way down and then release Note Taking pictures With the camera on frame your subject in the viewfinder and then press the SELF TIMER button until the self timer symbol appears on the status LCD 2x DEREN LIE CE kkk GO Auto rt VSI UF I sk YO 5 gt ON OFF A A Ba _ 90 0 wen S vu self timer button The red self timer indicator light on the front ofthe camera blinks for 10 se
42. omputer 31 Connecting the camera to a Windows computer 31 Unloading images to a Windows computer 32 Using the camera with a Windows NT 4 0 computer 33 Using the camera with a Macintosh computer 35 System requirements for a Macintosh computer 35 Changing the USB protocol setting 35 Installing the software on the Mac OS 36 Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer 37 Unloading images to a Macintosh computer 38 Unloading images without using the camera software 39 Using a card reader 0 none nn 40 Printing photos on a printer equipped with a card reader 40 Powering your camera nennen 41 Determining if the batteries need to bechanged 41 Replacing batteries 222 2 un onen 43 Using an AC power adapter 220200005 43 Maintaining the CF memory card 20 eee eae 45 Formatting a CF memory card aaas seen eee eee 45 Removing the CF memory ccard 22 2222 46 Caring for your camera and accessories 46 Camera 2 sercecrtaeeigaaehisgagraace ate sakral 46 Lensadapter mu ua wa Wis aaa ea Ba 46 Safety precautions R O e a ie ees 47 Problems and solutions 0 0 00 eee eee eee 49 Getting assistance 2 0 cee ee 56 Visiting HP Web sites 0 0 0 c eee eee 56 Visiting related Web
43. ons or the guidelines that are recommended for your area Do not incinerate or puncture batteries Batteries are delivered with this product When empty do not throw them away but collect as small chemical waste Use only the HP approved AC power adapter Failure to do so could damage the camera or cause a fire Use of a non HP AC power adapter will also void your camera s warranty To avoid erasing data from a CF memory card or damaging the card do not expose a it to heat moisture or static electricity Maintaining your camera 47 48 HP photosmart 715 user guide Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about the following items troubleshooting HP support camera warranty Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera The CF memory Close the CF memory card door does not turn card door is open on The batteriesarenot Check the following conditions functioning correctly The type of batteries that you have installed in the camera may not be the appropriate type for a digital camera Use only four photo quality AA titanium lithium alkaline or NiMH batteries e Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly The positive and negative poles may be reversed e The charge in the batteries may be low or completely drained Try installing new or recharged batteries Troubleshooting 49 Problem Possible cause Solution The camera The AC adapter is Check th
44. osmart 715 user guide image quality changing 23 most memory efficient 23 settings 23 where shown 13 images blurry 54 bright 55 changing quality 23 copying to Macintosh computer 38 copying to memory card 40 copying to Windows computer 30 32 dark 54 deleting 14 framing 7 8 intended for cropping and enlarging using image editing software 24 intended for e mail 23 intended for Internet 23 locking and unlocking 20 magnifying 19 making appear closer 10 number in sequence 14 previewing 8 13 printing 16 29 printing directly from CF memory card 40 resolutions 23 sharing 29 status 13 transferring 29 unloading without using software 39 viewing 8 13 viewing thumbnails 18 yellow border 18 See also pictures 5 increasing memory 52 indicators on camera 2 64 installing batteries 4 bonus software 36 CF memory card 5 software on Macintosh computer 36 software on Windows computer 31 wrist strap 3 Instant Review 25 ISO sensitivity 66 Index L language changing 28 choosing 4 wrong one displayed 52 lens system 66 lighting adjusting for insufficient 22 flashing settings for 21 when low 53 lights on camera 2 64 Lock menu 65 locking focus 9 images 20 low lighting 53 M Macintosh computer bonus software 36 changing USB protocol setting 35 connecting camera to 37 disabling automatic unload feature 39 installing software 36 system requirements 35 unloading images 39 using camera with 35 Web site 55 macro focus 10 ma
45. port 57 58 third party Web sites 56 thumbnails viewing 18 time losing 51 maintained after batteries removed 26 setting 26 where shown 13 wrong one displayed 51 Index timer See self timer transferring images See downloading images troubleshooting problems 49 turn on camera does not 49 U unloading images pausing 33 to Macintosh computer 38 to Windows computer 32 without using software 39 unlocking images 20 unresponsive camera 50 updates for drivers 56 USB changing USB protocol setting 35 Macintosh connection 35 Mass Storage Support software 55 Windows connection 31 Windows NT 4 0 connection 33 Vv versions of software obtaining 56 viewfinder green light next to 64 indicator 2 location 2 red light next to 7 52 64 using 7 viewing images using card reader 40 images using image display 8 13 images using Instant Review 25 thumbnails 18 Ww warranty information 58 61 Web sites AC adapter 44 camera 56 HP assistance 56 HP photosmart 56 HP product support 56 HP SupportPack 58 Macintosh computer 55 sales and service 62 sales and service offices 57 58 third parties 56 worldwide support details 58 weight of camera 67 white balance 66 73 wi dth of camera 67 Windows computer bonus software 31 connecting camera to 31 downloading images 32 installing software 31 system requirements 30 unloading images 39 using camera with 30 using camera with NT 4 0 33 wrist strap attaching 3 Y y
46. prints and dust Wipe the outside surfaces of the camera with a clean dry cloth Never use a rough cloth or abrasive cleaners which can scratch the camera Do not leave the camera in the sun or in a very warm location for example inside a car for long periods If you move the camera from a cold to a warm location or vice versa always allow the camera several minutes to adjust to the current ambient temperature before you use it Lens adapter The threads on the 49 mm mount for the lens adapter are made of plastic Be careful not to damage the threads when you attach filters and lenses For accessory information see the catalog that was included in the product box 46 HP photosmart 715 user guide Safety precautions To avoid the risk of electric shock do not open the camera case or attempt to repair the camera yourself Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs Keep the camera dry Exposing the camera to excessive moisture can cause it to malfunction If moisture gets inside the camera stop using the camera immediately Allow the camera to air dry completely before operating it again Your digital camera comes with four non rechargeable batteries Do not attempt to recharge these batteries Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types Follow the battery manufacturer s safety instructions When disposing of batteries follow the battery manufacturer s disposal and recycling instructi
47. rd access LED diopter control CF memory card door viewfinder PLAY MENU button 5 WAY controller viewfinder LED battery compartment door image display 2 HP photosmart 715 user guide digital zoom battery symbol mages flash symbols remaining image qualit status LCD SHUTTER symbol button macro symbol er a self timer ee N Be symbol l FLASH button IMAGE QUALITY SELF TIMER MACRO button button Setup Setting up the digital camera is quick and easy follow these steps and you will be ready to take pictures Step 1 Attach the wrist strap 1 Thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment that is located under the CF memory card compartment door You might need to use a pointed object such as a paper clip to pull the end of the loop through 2 Pull the strap through the loop and then pull the knot tight Getting started 3 Step 2 Install the batteries 1 Locate the battery _ compartment door on the gt bottom of the camera Ni Slide the door out and then lift it open Insert the batteries P according to the markings inside the battery compartment Step 3 Choose the camera language 1 Remove the lens cap from the camera and slide the ON OFF POWER ON OFF switch to turn on the camera Press the right or left side of the 5 way controller until the language you wantto use ren is highlighted on
48. ree If HP is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product 4 HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use 5 Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by HP c unauthorized modification or misuse d operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product or e improper site preparation or maintenance 6 TOTHE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some countries states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country state to state or province to province 7 HP s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where HP has a support presence for this product and where HP has marketed this product The level of warranty servi
49. ring the warranty period Beyond the warranty period service will be charged HP photosmart 715 user guide Reference This appendix describes the symbols on the status LCD the camera indicator lights LEDs the menus that appear on the image display the camera specifications Symbols on the status LCD Batteries good Batteries low Batteries empty FF 5 Automatic flash on Auto T Flash off 4 Flash on Automatic flash with red eye reduction on Auto Good image quality kk Better image quality Reference 63 kik Best image quality Self timer on Macro ce c Pictures remaining ww a mm Camera connected to computer Camera indicator lights LEDs Indicator light State Meaning Viewfinder Green The camera has achieved the best focus and exposure and is ready to take a picture Green blinking The camera cannot find a focus or light is insufficient to take the picture Red The camera cannot take a picture for one of the following reasons e the flash is recharging e the last picture is still being processed e the CF memory card is full damaged unformatted or missing Self timer Red blinking The self timer is counting down 10 seconds and will then take the picture CF card access On The camera is accessing the CF memory card do not open the CF memory card door
50. rmation see the ArcSoft software Help 38 HP photosmart 715 user guide Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer When you unload images to your computer the images continue to be stored on the CF memory card until you delete them If you take new pictures and then unload images again the automatic unload software ignores the old images That way you do not end up with many copies of the same image on your computer If you have no new images in your camera when you connect it to the computer the automatic unload does not take place In the Options window you can disable the automatic unload feature To turn the feature on again open the Options window in the ArcSoft PI folder Make sure you know where your images are stored on your computer s hard disk By default images are stored in the Photo Impressions folder for example Macintosh HD ArcSoft PI Photos 2002 07 04 If you ever decide to delete the ArcSoft PI folder you must first move your images to another folder If you do not your images will be deleted from the hard disk when you delete the Photolmpression folder You can unload images manually without using the ArcSoft software When you connect the camera to your computer an Untitled drive icon representing the camera appears on the desktop Double click the drive icon to gain access to your images Then drag and drop the selected files to your hard drive Unloading images without using the
51. rt 715 user guide Replacing batteries The camera uses four AA batteries You can use photo quality titanium lithium or alkaline AA batteries or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries You can purchase additional batteries from your local camera or electronics store Use only batteries that are in good condition Batteries that show signs of leakage corrosion or swelling should not be installed in the camera Note If you choose to use rechargeable batteries you must recharge them in a separate device outside the camera The batteries do not recharge in the camera when you connect an AC adapter To insert new batteries Make sure that the camera is off and see Step 2 Install the batteries on page 4 for specific instructions CAUTION Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not replace the batteries individually or use batteries of different types Always follow the instructions on the battery package when handling or disposing of batteries Using an AC power adapter To extend the life of your batteries use an AC power adapter as your power source when connecting your camera to acomputer or when using the image display for an extended period CAUTION Use only an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the camera Use of any other adapter will void your warranty and can damage your camera Maintaining your camera 43 AC power adapters are available at www hpshopping com selected countries only For AC ad
52. s almost time to replace the batteries Maintaining your camera 4 Note When the empty battery symbol on the status LCD begins blinking and the camera beeps repeatedly the power is about to shut off You need to replace the batteries before you can take another picture The life of the batteries depends on several factors These include how often and how long you use the image display how often you use the flash the number of pictures you take temperature conditions operating the camera at colder temperatures results in shorter battery life the type of battery photo lithium batteries have the longest life alkaline have the shortest To extend battery life When using the camera with a computer or when using the image display for extended periods of time use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the digital camera Limit your use of the image display except when using an AC power adapter Use only batteries that are designed for digital cameras such as photo quality titanium alkaline photo lithium or rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries available from various battery manufacturers If you are using rechargeable batteries be sure you fully drain and recharge the batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Use only batteries that are in good condition Batteries that show signs of leakage corrosion or swelling should not be installed in the camera HP photosma
53. s the down side of the controller Note To scroll to the previous set of thumbnails move the yellow border to the first image in the set and then press the up side of the controller 5 When you want to see one image in normal view use the controller to move the yellow border to the image and then press OK 18 HP photosmart 715 user guide Magnifying your images While reviewing an image you can magnify an area of the image two or four times its normal size This is helpful when you want to view a detail in an image For example you can check to see if people had their eyes closed when you took their picture Note Magnifying an image does not change the image stored in memory To magnify a image 1 Press the button to turn on the image display and use the right or left side of the controller to scroll to the image you want to magnify 2 Press the amp button to display the main menu use the up or down side of the controller to scroll to the Display menu and then press OK 3 Magnification options include 2x and 4x Press the up or down side of the controller to select the magnification size and then press OK 4 Usethe controller to pan left and right or up and down or press OK to return to normal view Managing images on the camera 19 Locking your images Locking images prevents them from being accidentally deleted from the CF memory card You can lock or unlock all images on t
54. sites 0 000020 cee eae 56 Contacting HP Customer Support 0 57 Obtaining support within the United States 57 Obtaining support worldwide 2 222222 58 Hewlett Packard limited warranty statement 61 Symbols on the status LCD 222 s nern 63 Camera indicator lights LEDs 2 222222 seen 64 Camera menus 222er nennen een nn 65 Camera specifications 222222 neeen ernennen nenn 66 Table of Contents vi Getting started Your HP photosmart 715 digital camera takes high quality pictures you can share with family and friends on the Internet or by e mail It comes with software for manipulating storing and printing your photos Your camera includes the following features 3 3 megapixel MP resolution 3x optical zoom or 2x digital zoom point and shoot simplicity automatic exposure automatic focus automatic flash with red eye reduction universal serial bus USB computer connection color image display for previewing and reviewing pictures economical digital film reusable CompactFlash CF memory card self timer macro mode Getting started 1 Camera parts The following illustrations show the parts ofthe camera flash sensor i flash self timer LED AC power adapter connection USB computer connection hp Photosmar 715 ON OFF POWER PREVIEW button switch ZOOM button CF ca
55. tFlash CF memory card you can print your images directly from a CF memory card Check out HP s photosmart Web site at www hp com photosmart for great ideas and tips about how to use your images to create fun projects This chapter describes how to use the camera with the following equipment Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 computer Macintosh computer Computer on which you have not installed the camera software Card reader Printer equipped with a card reader Sharing and printing images 29 Using the camera with a Windows computer You can copy the images in your digital camera to a Windows computer System requirements for aWindows computer To work with your camera your computer must meet or exceed the following requirements For updated system requirements go to www hp com photosmart Operating system Windows 98 Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 Processor 166 megahertz MHz Pentium or equivalent Memory RAM Windows 98 Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 32 megabytes MB Windows NT 4 0 64 MB Free hard disk space 180 MB Video display 640 by 480 pixels 256 bit color CD ROM Any speed Interface Windows 98 Windows Me Windows XP and Windows 2000 USB port Windows NT 4 0 CompactFlash card reader purchased separately or HP printer equipped with a card reader 30 HP photosm
56. take it turn Instant Review off to conserve battery power To turn Instant Review on or off 1 Press the amp button to turn on the image display 2 Press the amp button to open the main menu use the down side of the controller to select the Setup menu and then press OK 3 Use the down side of the controller to select Instant Review ERR Setup Format CF No Date amp Time Set Instant Review ei 4 4 Use the right or left side of the controller to select On or Off and then press OK 5 Press the button to exit the Setup menu Adjusting the camera settings 25 Changing the date and time The camera has a real time clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture The camera prompts you to enter the date and time under the following circumstances When you turn on the camera for the first time If the camera was without battery power the batteries lost power or were removed from the camera for an extended period of time Note For your convenience the camera maintains the date and time for at least 15 minutes after you remove old batteries To change the date and time 1 2 26 Press the button to turn on the image display Press the button to open the main menu use the down side ofthe amp controller to select the Setup menu and then press OK Press the down side ofthe amp controller to select Date amp Time and then press
57. te When the camera is connected to a computer only the onsorr switch operates The other camera buttons do not respond Sharing and printing images 37 Unloading images to a Macintosh computer Unloading is the process of copying images from the CF memory card in the camera to a computer You can unload images from your camera in two ways automatically or by mounting the camera as a disk drive The automatic unload procedure is described below Note To conserve battery power use an HP approved AC adapter optional when you are unloading images to a computer To automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable 2 Turn on the camera The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer 3 If the welcome screen appears on your computer screen click OK 4 After afew seconds the Automatic Image Unload window appears When the countdown timer expires the software begins unloading new images from the camera to the computer To pause the automatic unload click Pause You can set up your Automatic Image Unload software so that certain tasks occur automatically after the images are unloaded from the camera To gain access to these options click Options When all the new images have been unloaded to your computer the ArcSoft Photolmpression software opens and you can view edit print and create projects with your images For more info
58. the To extend the life of your batteries camera image display e Always use an AC adapter to power batteries consumes battery the camera when you are using the frequently power Unloading image display for an extended images to your period of time and when you are computer can also unloading images to your computer consume a lot of e Limit your use of the image display battery power The batteries you Do not use ordinary alkaline batteries are using arenotthe Purchase higher grade batteries such recommended as ultra or premium grade titanium higher grade alkaline or lithium batteries or switch to batteries rechargeable NiMH batteries These batteries are available from various battery manufacturers Thecameraturnson Always carry the camera securely ina and consumes case battery power while you carry it loose in a purse or backpack The NiMH batteries You must recharge all four NIMH you are using were batteries after fully draining them four recharged times for the batteries to reach their incorrectly optimum capacity and performance The image The brightness Adjust the brightness setting by using display is too bright or too setting is too low or high for the ambient the camera s Setup menu dim light The wrong The batteries are Replace the batteries and then reset the date or time empty or were date and time using the camera menus appears removed from the To avoid losing date and time camera for
59. to use the flash change the image quality set the instant review option change the date and time adjust the image display brightness turn the system beep off and on change the language Using the flash The camera offers four flash settings The current flash setting is indicated by a symbol on the status LCD Each time you turn the camera off and then on again the flash setting automatically reverts to AUTO FLASH Symbol Setting Description AUTO FLASH The camera determines the need 5 for a flash based on the lighting Auto conditions The flash setting reverts to AUTO FLASH each time you turn on the camera Adjusting the camera settings 21 Symbol Setting Description RED EYE Auto The flash is used as needed Red eye reduction minimizes the red eye appearance in pictures of people or animals by flashing twice once to condition the subject s eyes to the flash anda second time to take the picture If you are photographing people tell them to wait for the second flash before moving FLASH ON 4 The flash will be used in all lighting conditions The amount of light provided by the flash will be adjusted according to the current lighting conditions Use this setting when the lighting for the entire picture is sufficient but the lighting for the subject is not as ina backlighting situation This is commonly called fill flash FLASH OFF A To change the flas
60. tting Use this 640 by 480 setting for taking pictures that you will only send in e mail or place on Digital zoom on the Internet 320 by 240 Adjusting the camera settings 23 Image quality Description Resolution in pixels BETTER This setting produces high quality Digital zoom off ar images and requires less memory 2048 by 1536 than BEST mode Use this setting for taking pictures that you plan to Digital zoom on print to a size smaller than 20 3 by 1024 by 768 25 4 cm 8 by 10 inches This is the default setting BEST This setting produces the highest Same resolution KK quality photos and uses the most as the Better memory Use this setting for taking image quality pictures that you plan to crop and setting but with enlarge by using image editing lower file software or print to a size larger compression than 20 3 by 25 4 cm 8 by 10 inches To change the image quality With the camera on press the IMAGE QUALITY xx button repeatedly until the quality level you want appears on the status LCD EBRES 4 666 e HO gt ON OFF 24 HP photosmart 715 user guide Setting Instant Review Turn on Instant Review if you want your images to automatically appear on the display immediately after you take them While an image is shown on the display you can choose to save or delete it Note If you decide that you do not want to review every picture immediately after you
61. tton all the way down at the exact moment you wish to capture the image Note If the camera cannot find a focus or if the exposure will be longer than 1 30 second a blinking green light appears to the right of the viewfinder You can still take the picture but the results might not be optimal Using focus lock The automatic focus feature focuses on the subject in the middle of the picture and requires good contrast within that subject area If you do not want your subject to be in the middle of the image or if the subject lacks contrast use focus lock 1 With the camera on frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens as your subject 2 Press the SHUTTER button halfway down to lock the focus Wait until you see a steady green light next to the viewfinder 3 Keeping the SHUTTER button pressed halfway down move the camera to frame your subject 4 Press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture Taking pictures 9 Using the macro focus setting For a subject that is very close to the camera 20 cm to 60 cm 7 9 inches to 23 7 inches use the macro focus setting 1 2 With the camera on press the MACRO button until the macro symbol appears on the status LCD Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture Using the optical or digital zoom You can use the camera s optical or digital zoom to make a subject appear to be closer Note Digital zoom affects image quality The more you zo
62. ty 41 42 extending life 42 51 icons 41 installing 4 need replacement frequently 51 recharging 42 types to use 43 using to power camera 41 beep turning on and off 28 BETTER and BEST image qualities 24 blinking battery icon 42 green light 53 64 red light 64 self timer icon 64 blurry images 54 Index bonus software 31 36 bright images 55 brightness adjusting 27 Cc card reader 40 caring for camera 46 cautions batteries 47 CF memory card 5 safety 47 CF memory card capacity 52 caring for 47 cautions 5 deleting contents 45 deleting images 14 description 45 file name information 13 formatting 15 45 full 28 64 installing 5 purchasing 45 changing camera beep 28 date and time 26 exposure automatically 9 flash setting 21 focus automatically 9 image quality 23 Instant Review 25 language 28 print orders 17 settings 21 USB protocol setting 35 charge levels for batteries 41 cleaning camera 46 clock 26 color depth 66 CompactFlash card See CF memory card connecting AD adapter 44 to Macintosh computer 35 to Windows computer 30 69 conserving battery power 8 14 25 32 copies selecting number to print 16 copying images to Macintosh computer 38 images to memory card 40 images to Windows computer 30 32 customer support contacting 57 58 obtaining 56 Web sites 56 D dark subjects 54 date losing 51 maintained after batteries removed 26 setting 26 where shown 13 wrong one displayed 51
63. us the Lock symbol appears only if an image is locked File name information from the CF memory card Managing images on the camera 13 Note The number that appears in the lower right corner of each image is where in the sequence of images stored on the CF memory card the picture was taken date and time the print order indicator picture was taken image quality indicator status overlay bar lock indicator image file name number of the image onthe CF memory card When you have finished reviewing images be sure to turn off the image display to conserve battery power Deleting your images You can delete a single image or all images from the CF memory card After an image has been deleted it cannot be recovered Note Locked images cannot be deleted To delete one or more images 1 Press the button to turn on the image display 2 Press the MENU button to open the main menu and then press OK to select the Delete menu 3 Use the right or left side of the controller to scroll to the image you want to delete 14 HP photosmart 715 user guide Note Although you can delete all images by using the Delete menu it is recommended that you instead format the CF memory to delete all images 4 Use the up or down side of the gt controller to select Yes if you want to delete the current image only 5 If you want to delete another image use the right or left side of the controller to scroll to the n
64. y you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number indicated in this booklet As part of our constant efforts to improve our phone support service we advise you to check our Web site on a regular basis for new information regarding service features and delivery If you think your HP product may need service call the Customer Support Center which can help determine if service is required and direct you to a service site Otherwise contact the store where you purchased the product Or visit www hp com cpso support guide psd repairhelp html for the nearest sales and service office 58 HP photosmart 715 user guide If the number below has changed visit www hp com cposupport mail support html to check for a new one For English support in Europe contact 44 0 207 512 52 02 Argentina 5411 4778 8380 0810 555 5520 clientes del interior Egypt 202 7956222 or 7956222 local Australia 63 3 8877 8000 or local 03 8877 8000 Finland 358 0 203 47 288 France 33 0 1 43 62 34 34 Austria 0810 00 6080 Belgium Dutch 32 0 2 626 8806 French 32 0 2 626 8807 Germany 49 0 180 52 58 143 DM 24 min Euro 12 min Greece 30 1 6073 603 Brazil 11 3747 7799 Grande S o Paulo 0800 157 751 outside Grande S o Paulo Guatemala 1 800 999 5305 Hong Kong 852 3002 8555 Canada 905 206 4663 for support during the warranty period 87

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