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2. Batteries partially charged Batteries empty Automatic flash on Flash off Flash on www hp com photosmart 97 98 Icon Meaning Automatic flash with red eye reduction on AUTO Basic photo quality Fine photo quality Super fine photo quality Photo included in DPOF file Photo locked cannot be erased unless memory card is reformatted Selftimer on hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Camera indicator lights memory viewfinder card access indicator light light Indicator light State Meaning Viewfinder Green steady Green blinking Red steady www hp com photosmart The camera has achieved the best focus and exposure and is ready to take a photo The camera cannot find a focus or there is not enough light to take the photo The camera cannot take a photo for one of the following reasons e the flash is re charging the last photo is still being processed e the memory card is full damaged unformatted or missing 99 Indicator light State Meaning Memory card On The camera is accessing the memory card do not open the access memory card door Off You can open the memory card door Self timer Red blinking The self timer is counting down 10 seconds and will then take the photo Error messages 100 If an error message displays on
3. www hp com photosmart 79 Problem Possible cause Solution The camera The camera is off does not respond when I press a button The camera is connected to a computer The batteries are empty You have an AC power adapter connected to the camera but not connected to a power Continued source next page Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on if you want to take a photo or turn on the image LCD if you want to review your photos If the status LCD displays the letters PC the camera buttons do not respond Replace the batteries see Replacing batteries on page 75 When you have an AC adapter connected to the camera the camera will 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 If you want to use AC power connect the AC adapter to a working electrical outlet 80 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Problem Possible cause Solution The camera needs to be reset Turn the camera off and then on again slide the lens cover closed and then open Remove the batteries and reinstall them If you are using an AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the camera remove and reinstall the batteries and then plug the adapter in I can t erase a photo The photo is locked Unlock the photo see Locking your photos on page 33 Whe
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5. If the memory card is full damaged or missing the numbers O00 blink on the status LCD to indicate you cannot take any more photos A red light appears to the right of the viewfinder if you press the shutter button To resume taking photos try the following Make sure there is a memory card installed in the camera See Installing a memory card on page 68 for instructions on opening the memory card door If you receive the card error indications immediately after installing a new blank memory card the card may need to be formatted See Formatting a memory card on page 71 If the numbers 000 appear on the status LCD after you have successfully taken and stored numerous photos on the memory card the memory card is full Choose a lower photo quality setting so another photo will fit on the card download photos to your computer and delete them from the card or replace the card with a new one See Changing the photo quality on page 41 Downloading photos to a Windows PC on page 59 Downloading photos to a Macintosh on page 63 or Installing a memory card on page 68 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide e f you receive the card error indications and the card is formatted and is not full the card may be damaged Try re formatting the card or try a different card For instructions on formatting a card see below Formatting a memory card Most CompactFlash memory cards are alre
6. How often you use the flash The number of photos you take Temperature conditions operating the camera at colder temperatures results in shorter battery life To extend battery life When using the camera with a computer or when using the image LCD for extended periods of time use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera For more information see Using an AC power adapter on page 77 Limit your use of the image LCD except when using an AC power adapter Turn off Instant Review Since Instant Review turns on the image LCD automatically each time you take a photo it uses a significant amount of battery power For instructions on turning it off see Setting Instant Review on page 48 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide e Try ultra or premium grade alkaline lithium or rechargeable Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries available from various battery manufacturers e Ifyou are using rechargeable batteries be sure you fully drain and recharge the batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Replacing batteries The camera uses four AA batteries You can use lithium or alkaline AA batteries or rechargeable Ni Cd or Ni MH AA batteries You can purchase additional batteries from your local camera or electronics store Note If you choose to use rechargeable batteries you will need to recharge them in a separate device outside the camera Th
7. Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select Exit then press OK Creating a Digital Print Order Format DPOF file 36 If you intend to print photos directly from the memory card on a printer that has a built in card reader you can streamline the printing process by creating a DPOF file To create a DPOF file you use the DPOF camera menu to select which photos you want to print Then when you insert the memory card into your DPOF compatible printer the printer reads the DPOF file and prints the specified photos See Printing photos without a computer on page 64 for instructions on printing photos directly from the memory card DPOF technology gives you the convenience of using your camera to select the photos you want to print For example when you gather with family and friends to view your photos you can create a DPOF file to keep track of the photos they want copies of hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide You can select the photos you want to include in a DPOF file one at a time or you can choose to add all of the photos on the memory card at the same time Selecting a photo to add to a DPOF file is called marking the photo Once you have marked a photo you can unmark it to remove it from the DPOF file Note When you are reviewing photos on the image LCD a DPOF DPOF icon displays on the status overlay bar for photos icon that are marked To create or edit a DPOF file 1 Make sure the lens
8. 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 4 Adjusting the Camera Settings You can modify the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera s settings to fit the current photo taking conditions and your preferences For example you can adjust the flash settings to fit current lighting conditions and you can select the camera language you prefer to use This chapter contains the information you need to take the best photos and get the most out of your digital camera Using the flash The camera offers four flash settings The current flash setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD Auto The camera determines the need for a flash based on lighting conditions AUO The flash setting reverts to Auto each time you turn the camera on On The flash will be used in all lighting conditions The amount of light provided 4 by the flash will be adjusted according to the current lighting conditions Use this setting when the lighting for the entire photo is sufficient but the lighting for the subject is not as in a backlighting situation This is commonly called fill flash www hp com photosmart 39 40 Off The flash will not be used regardless of the lighting conditions Use this setting in places where flash photography is not permitted AUTO Autowith The flash will be used if needed Red eye reduction minimizes the red eye occurrence of red eye in photos of people or animals by flashing twi
9. Beep 54 Brightness of image LCD 50 C Camera care and safety 93 changing the settings 50 cleaning 93 connecting to a Macintosh 61 connecting to a PC 55 description 8 digital zoom 44 flash 39 language 10 53 menus 14 parts 8 Index photo quality 41 problems and solutions 79 quick zoom 44 turning on and off 13 warranty 105 Card reader 64 Care and safety 93 Changing camera settings 39 Cleaning camera 93 image LCD 93 status LCD 93 CompactFlash See memory card Connecting camera to a Macintosh 62 camera to a PC 58 Customer support 88 109 D Date 12 51 Deleting photos 31 Digital Print Order Format See DPOF file Digital zoom 44 Downloading photos to a Macintosh 61 63 to a PC 55 59 DPOF file creating 36 editing 36 Erasing photos 31 Error messages 100 F Five way controller 14 Flash changing the settings 39 symbols on status LCD 39 using 39 110 Flash memory See memory card Formatting a memory card 71 H HP Customer Care 88 HP Photo Imaging software warranty 105 l Icons flash 39 on the status LCD 13 photo quality 41 Image LCD camera menus 14 cleaning 93 Instant Review 22 previewing photos 20 reviewing photos 25 setting the brightness 50 Indicator lights 99 Infrared 65 Installing batteries 75 memory card 68 software on a PC 57 Instant Review turning on and off 49 using 22 J JetSend 65 L Language changing 53 choosing at first power on 10 LCD See Image
10. accidentally erased from the memory card You can lock all photos on the memory card at the same time or you can choose individual photos to lock You can also unlock photos that have been locked lock icon When you are reviewing photos on the image LCD a lock icon displays on the status overlay bar for photos that are locked Warning Locking a photo does not prevent it from being erased if you format the memory card For more information see Formatting a memory card on page 71 To lock or unlock photos 1 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off 2 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 33 www hp com photosmart 34 If you are locking or unlocking a single photo use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo you want to lock or unlock Note f you are locking or unlocking all the photos on the memory card it doesn t matter which photo is displayed on the image LCD Press the menu button Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Lock menu then press OK B Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select Yes if you want to lock or unlock the current photo only or AIl if you want to lock or unlock all photos then press OK If you chose to lock or unlock all photos you are asked to confirm To confirm use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to select Yes then press OK If you want to lock or
11. activate the digital zoom For details see Viewing your photos on page 26 and Using the digital zoom on page 44 Specific instructions on using the camera menus appear throughout this guide Note To exit the camera menus without making a selection press the menu button www hp com photosmart 15 16 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 2 Taking Photos This chapter describes the basic process of taking photos with your HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best photos Once you are familiar with this process see Chapter 4 for instructions on adjusting the camera settings to fit your needs Taking a photo 1 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on The camera is in Capture mode Be sure to move your fingers away from the camera lens and the flash when you are ready to take a photo 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder www hp com photosmart 17 3 Press and hold the shutter button 1 2 way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure 4 When you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo Wait for the beeps indicating your photo has been taken then release the shutter button A red light appears next to the viewfinder to indicate the photo is being processed You can take another photo when the red light turns off Tip When you are taking a photo be careful to
12. great ideas and smart suggestions HP service technicians and fellow users offer If you can t find the answer you re looking for post your own question then check back later for ideas and suggestions www hp com photosmart 89 Contacting HP Customer Care by phone Like most HP customers you ll probably never need to call us But if you do you ll be connected to a service technician who specializes in your product and can help you find the answers you need 90 See the list below for the HP Customer Care Center phone number in your country region Australia Austria Belgium Dutch Belgium French Canada Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong 61 3 8877 8000 43 0 7114 201080 32 0 2 626 8806 32 0 2 626 8807 905 206 4663 42 0 2 61 30 73 10 45 39 29 4099 358 0 203 47 288 33 0 1 43 62 34 34 49 0 1 8052 58 143 DM 0 24 minute 30 0 1 619 64 11 800 96 7729 Hungary Ireland Italy Japan Korea Seoul Korea outside Seoul Malaysia Malaysia Penang Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal 36 0 1 382 1111 353 0 1 662 5525 39 02 264 10350 03 3335 8333 82 2 3270 0700 080 999 0700 60 3 295 2566 1 300 88 00 28 31 0 20 606 8751 64 9 356 6640 47 22 11 6299 351 21 3176333 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Russia Moscow 7 095 797 3520 Sweden 46 0 8 619 2170 Russia 7 8
13. keep your fingers away from the lens and the flash The following illustrations give you examples of how to hold the camera 18 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Auto Focus and Auto Exposure The camera automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure for the current lighting conditions when you press the shutter button Prepare early by framing your photo and pressing the shutter button 1 2 way down especially when you are photographing an active subject When the steady green light appears next to the viewfinder the camera has achieved focus and adjusted the exposure You can then press the shutter button all the way down at the exact moment you wish to capture the image The camera will adjust the focus and exposure automatically even if you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing But you are more likely to catch the perfect shot if you set the camera s focus and exposure early by pressing the shutter button 1 2 way down and then pressing the shutter button all the way down at the exact moment you wish to capture the image If the camera cannot find a focus or there is not enough light to illuminate the subject a blinking green light appears to the right of the viewfinder You can still take the photo but the results may not be optimal For better results try the suggestions found under Tips for taking the best photos on page 23 www hp com photosmart 19 Previewing your photos 20 Inst
14. optional when you are downloading photos to your computer For more information see Using an AC power adapter on page 77 To download photos to a Windows PC 1 Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable See Connecting the camera to a Windows PC on page 58 2 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer After a few seconds the HP Photo Imaging Software window appears on your computer screen 3 Click Unload Camera www hp com photosmart 59 60 If desired click the browse button to select the folder where the photos will be saved If you do not select a folder the photos will be saved to the folder shown in the Save my images to section If you want to create a sub folder based on the date and time select In new sub folder A new folder will be created within the folder shown in the Save my images to section Click Start Click Yes to confirm that the photos are being saved in the correct folder and to download the photos Note If you prefer you can use Windows Explorer or My Computer to download photos When you connect the camera to your computer a drive icon representing the camera appears in the Windows Explorer and My Computer windows SHP Digital Camera Unik sie K2 Unload Images Save my images to C iMy Documents Bj Ef In new sub folder 06 05 2000 521p E Delete all images
15. the status LCD consult the list below for corrective actions to take Message Indicates What you should do Err A camera operating error Reset the camera See page 81 If the error still occurs contact HP Customer Care See Getting assistance on page 88 000 A memory card error or See Checking the memory card status on the memory card is full page 70 for troubleshooting assistance hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Camera specifications Sensor 2 1 megapixels 1 2 7 CCD Color depth 30 bit Resolution 2 1 megapixels Super fine and Fine photo quality settings 1200 x 1600 Memory card pixels Basic photo quality setting 640 x480 pixels CompactFlash Type all storage sizes supported 8MB card supplied Lens system 6 element lens F2 8 TTL auto focus 5 8mm equivalent to a 38mm lens on a 35mm conventional film camera Zoom 1 5x 2x 2 5x digital zoom Shooting modes Single shot Exposure control Auto exposure Aperture 2 8 1 3 9 1 5 6 9 8 Shutter speed 1 750 to 2 seconds Focus TTL auto focus 30cm 11 8 in to infinity Sensitivity ISO 100 White balance Auto Self timer www hp com photosmart 10 second delay 101 Viewfinder Optical viewfinder Flash Built in flash with range up to 3 meters 9 8 ft modes auto auto with red eye reduction on off LCD 1 8
16. to Language then press OK 5 Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the language you want to use then press OK www hp com photosmart 53 Setting the beep 54 The camera beeps to let you know that it is has finished capturing an image or to warn you that the batteries are empty or the memory card is full or inoperable The beep is on by default but you can turn it off if you are in a location where silence is required for example a museum or a school play To turn the beep on or off 1 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 2 Press the menu button The menu appears on the image LCD with the Setup icon highlighted 3 Press OK to open the Setup menu Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to scroll to Beep 5 Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to select On or Off then press OK hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 5 Sharing and Printing Photos Once you have taken some photos with your HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera you can use them in many fun and creative ways You can transfer them to your Windows PC or Macintosh for use in creative projects or for sharing with family and friends via the Internet If you have an HP JetSend capable printer or another JetSend receiving device you can transfer photos from your camera to your printer or other device using wireless infrared technology If you have a printer with a slot for a Compact
17. to turn the image LCD on Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo you would like to JetSend Turn the printer on www hp com photosmart 65 66 5 Place the camera and the printer 15 centimeters about 6 inches apart and aim the camero s infrared sensor at the printer s infrared sensor infrared sensor 6 Press the shutter button all the way down to send the currently displayed photo While the connection is being established the camera s image LCD displays Looking for JetSend device Check the printer for notification that communication has been established During the transfer a progress bar displays on the image LCD You can cancel the transfer at any time by pressing any button on the camera except the shutter button hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 6 CompactFlash Memory The film used in the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera is a reusable CompactFlash memory card The card is more economical than conventional film because you can erase unwanted photos from the card making space available for new photos The camera comes with a card already installed This chapter describes how to check the card status and how to install a new card when you need more storage space Use only CompactFlash Association CFA certified type 1 memory cards with the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are available in a variet
18. unlock another photo use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo select Yes and then press OK Repeat this step until you are finished locking and unlocking photos Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select Exit then press OK hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Rotating your photos You can rotate a photo displayed on the image LCD in 90 increments To rotate a photo 1 2 3 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo you would like to rotate Press the menu button Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Rotate menu then press OK Be Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select the direction you want to rotate the photo then press OK Select to rotate the photo clockwise Select to rotate the photo counter clockwise Press OK repeatedly to continue to rotate the photo in the same direction until you are happy with the photo s position www hp com photosmart 35 8 If you want to rotate another photo use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo select the direction you want to rotate in and then press OK repeatedly until you are happy with the photo s position Repeat this step until you are finished rotating photos 9
19. www hp com photosmart 41 42 Photo quality Description Resolution Basic The most memory efficient photo quality setting Use this 640x480 setting for taking photos that you plan to send via e mail or place on the Internet o Fine Produces high quality photos and requires less memory 1200x1600 than Super fine mode Use this setting for taking photos that you plan to store on your disk or in a database or print at up to 8x10 inches This is the default setting 44 Super Produces the highest quality photos and uses the most 1200x1600 fine memory Use this setting for taking photos that you plan to crop and enlarge using photo editing software or print larger than 8x10 inches hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Here are some important notes about the photo quality setting e You can use different photo quality settings for different photos on the same memory card e The camera retains the current photo quality setting until you change it even if you turn the camera off e Because photo quality affects the number of photos that can be stored on a memory card the number of available photos displayed on the status LCD changes as you change the photo quality To change the photo quality 1 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on 2 Press the photo quality button repeatedly until the quality level you want is displayed on the status LCD photo quality flash button b
20. you are using the camera in bright sunlight you may want to increase the image LCD brightness to improve the visibility of the display To set the image LCD brightness 1 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 2 Press the menu button 3 Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Setup menu then press OK l Set LCD 4 Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to ieee 4 Brightness scroll to LCD Brightness then press OK current level 5 Use the right side of the 5 way controller to increase nee indicator the LCD brightness or use the left side of the 5 way controller to decrease brightness The diamond icon in the camera s image LCD indicates the current level of brightness 6 Press OK hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Setting the date and time The camera has a real time clock that can record the date and time at which you take each photo The camera prompts you to enter the date and time under the following circumstances When you turn on the camera for the first time e The camera was without battery power empty or removed batteries for an extended period of time Note To avoid losing date and time information replace empty batteries within 15 minutes If the camera prompts you to set the date and time follow the instructions in the Quick Setup section See Step 4 Set the camera date and time on page 12 You may want to change th
21. 12 346 7997 Switzerland 41 0 848 80 11 11 St Petersburg Taiwan 66 2 661 4000 Singapore 65 272 5300 United Kingdom 44 0 207 512 52 02 Spain 34 902 321 123 US 208 376 3686 For support numbers in other countries regions contact your local HP office ArcSoft support For help with your ArcSoft Photolmpression Software visit the ArcSoft Web site at www aresoft com The Web site offers an online manual for the software answers to commonly asked questions troubleshooting tips and ideas You can also email a technician for assistance at support aresoft com or call 510 440 9901 Monday through Friday 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Pacific time www hp com photosmart 91 92 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 9 Care and Safety Caring for your camera and accessories Camera e Keeping the lens clean will help you to take sharp clear photos with the best possible focus Use a dry soft lint free cloth to gently wipe the lens and status and image LCDs to clean off any fingerprints and dust e 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 glove compartment trunk etc for long periods e 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 befor
22. 41 Shutoff 13 112 Software installing on a PC 57 warranty 105 Specifications 101 Status camera 13 photo 26 Status LCD battery icons 13 cleaning 93 flash icons 13 icons 13 System requirements Macintosh 61 PC 56 T Taking photos 17 using Instant Review 22 using the flash 39 using the self timer 47 using the zoom 44 Time 12 51 Tips for taking photos 23 Transmitting photos See JetSend Troubleshooting 79 U Unlocking photos 33 Unmarking photos 37 V Viewing photos after taking them 26 before taking them 20 small pictures thumbnails 28 using the image LCD 25 WwW Warranty 105 Wrist strap 9 Z Zoom 44 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide
23. Flash memory card you can print your photos directly from your memory card Check out HP s PhotoSmart Web site at www hp com photosmart for great ideas and tips on how to use your photos to create fun projects Connecting the camera to your Windows PC You can connect your HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera to a Windows PC using the USB cable that comes in the camera package Before you can use your camera with your computer you need to install the HP Photo Imaging software Note If you have a Macintosh computer see Connecting the camera to a Macintosh on page 62 for more information www hp com photosmart 55 System requirements for a Windows PC To work with your camera your computer must meet or exceed the following requirements Processor 166 MHz Pentium or equivalent Memory RAM For Windows 98 Windows Me and Windows 2000 32 MB For Windows NT 4 0 64 MB Free hard disk space 150 MB Video display 800x600 16 bit color CD ROM any speed Operating system Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 Interface For Windows 98 Windows Me and Windows 2000 USB port For Windows NT 4 0 CompactFlash card reader purchased separately If you are using Windows NT 4 0 or later you will need a CompactFlash card reader purchased separately and 64 MB of RAM to use the camera with your computer 56 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Installing the software on a W
24. LCD or Status LCD Locking photos 33 M Macintosh connecting the camera to 62 downloading photos to 63 system requirements 61 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Magnifying photos 30 Marking photos 37 Memory card capacity 70 checking the status 70 formatting 71 how photo quality affects capacity 70 installing 68 removing 68 replacing 68 safety precautions 94 warranty 105 what kind to use 68 Menu button 14 Menus selecting options 14 O OK selecting 14 www hp com photosmart P PC connecting the camera to 58 downloading photos to 59 installing software 57 system requirements 56 Photo Imaging software warranty 105 Photo quality changing 41 how it affects memory 41 Photos changing the settings 39 erasing 3 JetSending 65 locking 33 magnifying 30 marking 37 previewing 20 rotating 35 taking 17 tips for taking 23 unlocking 33 unmarking 37 Power 73 Previewing photos 20 Printing photos from a memory card 64 via JetSend 65 without a computer 64 Q Quick Zoom 44 R Regulatory notices 103 Removing batteries 75 memory card 68 Replacing batteries 75 memory card 68 11 Requirements batteries 75 Macintosh 61 memory cards 67 PC 56 Resolution See Photo quality Reviewing photos using Instant Review 22 48 Rotating photos 35 S Safety precautions 95 Selftimer 47 Setting the date and time 12 51 Settings beep 54 brightness of image LCD 50 changing 39 flash 39 photo quality
25. OR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide D Local Law 1 This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States from province to province in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world 2 To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law Under such local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer For example some states in the United States as well as some governments outside the United States including provinces in Canada may a Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer e g the United Kingdom b Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations or c Grant the customer additional warranty rights specify the duration of implied warranties which the manufacturer cannot disclaim or not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties 3 FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND THE TERMS IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE E
26. XTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS www hp com photosmart 107 Hewlett Packard year 2000 warranty for consumer products distributed through authorized resellers 108 Subject to all of the terms and limitations of the HP Limited Warranty Statement provided with this HP Product HP warrants that this HP Product will be able to accurately process date data including but not limited to calculating comparing and sequencing from into and between the twentieth and twenty first centuries and the year 1999 and 2000 including leap year calculations when used in accordance with the Product documentation provided by HP including any instructions for installing patches or upgrades provided that all other products e g hardware software firmware used in combination with such HP Product s properly exchange date data with it The duration of the Year 2000 warranty extends through January 31 2001 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Numerics 5 way controller 14 A AC adapter connecting 78 safety precautions 94 using 77 Assistance 88 Auto Exposure 19 Auto Focus 19 Auto Power Off 13 Batteries checking the level of charge 73 icons on status LCD 73 inserting 75 removing 75 www hp com photosmart replacing 75 safety precautions 94 what kind to use 75 when to change 73
27. a user s guide The status overlay bar gives you the following information about the current photo date time photo was taken photo quality setting used to take the photo or DPOF status DPOF icon appears only if photo is marked for DPOF lock status Lock icon appears only if photo is locked directory and file information from the memory card The number that appears in the lower right corner of each photo indicates the sequence in which you took the photos For details on photo quality locking and DPOF see Changing the photo quality on page 41 Locking your photos on page 27 and Creating a Digital Print Order Format DPOF file on page 36 When you are finished reviewing photos be sure to turn off the image LCD to conserve battery power www hp com photosmart 27 Viewing small versions thumbnails of your photos 28 You can view up to nine of your photos at the same time on the image LCD To look at thumbnails of your photos 1 2 3 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Press the menu button Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Thumbnails aaa menu then press OK jata a The image LCD displays up to nine of your photos at once depending on how many photos you have stored on the memory card A yellow border frames one photo in the set this is the currently selected
28. ader You can use a CompactFlash memory card reader such as the SanDisk ImageMate or a PCMCIA adapter to simplify the process of viewing and saving photo files on your computer If you have a card reader installed on your computer connect the card reader to your computer and insert the memory card into the card reader Then access your photos on the memory card just as you would access files on a floppy disk See your card reader s documentation for details Card readers can be purchased from www hpshopping com selected countries regions only or from your local digital camera or electronics store Printing photos without a computer If your printer has a slot for a CompactFlash memory card like the HP PhotoSmart 1000 and 1200 Series printers do you can print your photos directly from the memory card Consult your printer s documentation for details 64 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide JetSending your photos HP JetSend allows for convenient wireless transfer You can transfer photos from your camera to any JetSend receiving printer such as the HP PhotoSmart 1000 and 1200 Series printers To determine if a printer can receive JetSend transmissions see the printer s documentation Note The camera can send but not receive photos via JetSend You can JetSend only one photo at a time To JetSend a photo 1 2 3 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off Press the image LCD on off button
29. ady formatted when you buy them However if you buy a memory card that has not been formatted you need to format it before you can use it in the camera If you insert a new formatted card in the camera and it doesn t work try re formatting it it may have been formatted improperly Also re format cards that you previously used in a different camera to optimize them for use with the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera Note You can reuse a memory card that is full by formatting it This erases all photos from the card You can also use the Erase menu to delete one or all photos from a memory card See Erasing your photos on page 31 for details To format a memory card Caution Formatting erases everything stored on the memory card including locked photos and files from other devices such as pocket PCs Make sure you are formatting the right card If you re not sure check the contents of the card before formatting www hp com photosmart 71 72 BR WN gt pi Insert the memory card into the camera see Installing a memory card on page 68 Format Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Press the menu button Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Setup menu then press OK Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to scroll to Format CF Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to select Yes then press OK To confirm use the rig
30. ble time after being notified of the defect refund the purchase price for the product HP shall have no obligation to repair replace or refund until the customer returns the defective product to HP Any replacement product may be either new or like new provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced HP products may contain remanufactured parts components or materials equivalent to new in performance HP s limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered HP product is distributed by HP Contracts for additional warranty services such as on site service are available from any authorized HP service facility in countries where the product is distributed by HP or by an authorized importer Limitations of Warranty 1 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW NEITHER HP NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE HP PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Limitations of Liability 1 To the extent allowed by local law the remedies provided in this Warranty Statement are the customer s sole and exclusive remedies TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE F
31. case 82 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Problem Possible cause Solution When I press The camera cannot find a the shutter focus because you are button 1 2 too close to the subject way down a blinking green light appears next to the The camera cannot find a viewfinder focus because the subject does not provide enough contrast for the Auto Focus system Continued next page The camera s Auto Focus range is 30 cm 11 8 in to infinity and focuses on the object in the center of the frame Make sure you are not too close to the subject and that you have placed the subject in the middle of the frame Try a different angle or change the lighting on your subject You can also try setting the camera s Auto Focus using a different subject First frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens as your desired subject and has the same lighting conditions then press the shutter button 1 2 way down Next keeping the shutter button pressed 1 2 way down frame your desired subject and then press the shutter button all the way down www hp com photosmart 83 Problem Possible cause Solution There is not enough light to illuminate your subject Wait for lighting conditions to improve or turn on the lights in the room Or set the camera s Auto Exposure using a different subject that is illuminated more clearly and is the same distance away Follow
32. ce reduction once to condition the subject s eyes to the flash and a second time to take the photo If you are photographing people tell them to wait for the second flash before moving To change the flash setting 1 2 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on Press the flash button repeatedly until the flash setting you want displays on the status LCD The flash button cycles through the four available flash settings Note The flash setting remains until you change it or until photo flash you turn the camera off and on reverting it to the Auto quality button setting button Take your photo hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Note The flash recharges between photos This is indicated by a red light next to the viewfinder and a blinking flash icon on the status LCD When the red light turns off and the flash icon stops blinking you can take another flash photo Changing the photo quality The camera has three photo quality settings Basic Fine and Super fine The current photo quality setting is indicated by a 1 2 or 3 diamond icon on the status LCD ae quality o aa JII fn ao 5 The photo quality setting you choose determines the quality of your photos and how many photos can be stored on the CompactFlash memory card Photos taken with higher photo quality take up more space on the memory card photos taken with lower photo quality take up less space
33. ck Setup fo Step 2 Install the batteries Insert four AA batteries supplied making sure that the electrodes are facing the proper direction see the diagram on the inside of the camera s battery compartment For details see Replacing batteries on page 75 Note For replacement use alkaline lithium or rechargeable Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries Step 3 Choose the camera language The first time you turn on the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera you are prompted to choose the language you want to use for the camera menus Note You will need to use the camera s 5 way controller to choose the camera language For instructions on how to operate the 5 way controller see Using the 5 way controller on page 14 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide 1 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on The image LCD turns on and displays your language choices Note The camera only turns the image LCD on automatically the first time you turn on the camera Thereafter you need to press the image LCD on off button when you want to use the image LCD 2 Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the language you want to use 3 Press OK to select the language www hp com photosmart English Fran ais Deutsch Espa ol Italiano AAR ANJasg YING Quick Setup Step 4 Set the camera date and time After you select the camera language the camera immediately prompts
34. cover is closed the camera is off 2 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 3 If you are marking or unmarking a single photo use the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo you want to add to or remove from the DPOF file Note f you are marking or unmarking all photos on the memory card it doesn t matter which photo is displayed on the image LCD 4 Press the menu button www hp com photosmart 37 38 Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the DPOF menu then press OK aa Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select Yes if you are prr marking or unmarking a single photo Select Mark All or Clear All if you are marking or unmarking all the photos on the memory card Press OK If you chose to mark or unmark all photos you are asked to confirm To confirm use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to select Yes then press OK Note A DPOF file can contain up to 100 photos If you choose to mark all photos and there are more than 100 photos stored on the memory card only the first 100 photos will be stored in the DPOF file If you want to mark or unmark another photo use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo select Yes and then press OK Repeat this step until you are finished marking and unmarking photos 10 Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select Exit then press OK hp photosmart
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36. e batteries do not recharge in the camera when you connect an AC adapter www hp com photosmart 75 76 To insert new batteries 1 2 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off To open the battery compartment slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and then lift it Insert four new batteries making sure the electrodes are facing the proper direction see the diagram inside the battery compartment Caution Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not replace the batteries individually or use batteries of different types Always follow instructions on the battery package when handling or disposing of batteries Close the battery compartment cover by sliding it into place and then clicking it shut hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide 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 a computer or when using the image LCD for an extended period Only use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera Use of any other adapter will void your warranty and may damage your camera AC power adapters are available at www hpshopping com selected countries regions only For AC adapter specifications see HP s PhotoSmart Web site at www hp com photosmart and click technical support Note An AC power adapter provides powe
37. e camera s clock settings at other times for example if you travel across time zones You can change the camera s date and time or choose a different format for either using the Setup menu www hp com photosmart 51 52 To change the date and time 1 2 3 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Press the menu button Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Setup menu then press OK Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to scroll to Date amp Time then press OK Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select the date and time format you want to use then press OK You can choose mm dd yy or dd mm yy and 12 or 24 hour time format Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to select the day date of the month then press the down side of the 5 way controller to move to the next item in the list Select the month year hour minutes and AM or PM in the same manner then press OK To confirm the date and time press OK hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Changing the camera language You can change the language used for the camera menus To change the camera language 1 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 2 Press the menu button 3 Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Setup menu then press OK Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to scroll
38. e you use it www hp com photosmart 93 AC power adapter e Use only an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera Use of any other adapter will void your warranty and may damage your camera Batteries Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not replace the batteries individually Only use batteries that are in good condition Batteries that show signs of leakage corrosion or swelling should not be installed in the camera Memory cards To avoid erasing data from a memory card or damaging it do not expose memory cards to heat moisture or static electricity hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s 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 See Getting assistance on page 88 e Keep the camera dry Exposing the camera to excessive moisture may cause malfunction e If moisture gets inside the camera stop using the camera immediately Allow the camera to air dry completely before operating it again e When disposing of batteries follow the battery manufacturer s disposal instructions or the guidelines recommended for your area Do not incinerate or puncture batteries www hp com photosmart 95 96 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Appendix A Reference Icons Meaning Batteries full
39. ead of looking through the viewfinder to preview a photo you can use the image LCD to preview a photo The image LCD shows exactly what your photo will look like whereas the viewfinder shows slightly less than what the camera will actually capture Preview your photo on the image LCD when precise framing is important such as when you are taking a close up shot Notes If you are using the digital zoom you must preview the photo on the image LCD to see the effect of the zoom See Using the digital zoom on page 44 To conserve battery power the camera automatically turns off the image LCD if you do not take a photo within 60 seconds To preview a photo 1 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on 2 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 3 Frame your photo in the image LCD by pointing the camera lens at your subject hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide 4 Press and hold the shutter button 1 2 way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure Note f you move the camera and frame a different subject while keeping the shutter button pressed 1 2 way down the camera does not re adjust the focus and exposure If you decide to take a different photo release the shutter button and start over so that the camera can adjust focus and exposure for the new subject 5 When you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder press the shutter button all the way down to take
40. eft side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Digital Zoom By menu OA Press OK to zoom in on your subject When the digital zoom is active a red border frames the photo on the image LCD If you want to zoom in closer use the down side of the 5 way controller Each time you press down on the 5 way controller the zoom factor increases You can zoom in the following steps 1 5x 2x or 2 5x Note To zoom out use the up side of the 5 way controller To cancel the digital zoom and return to normal view press OK Take your photo hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Using the self timer Use the self timer to take a photo of yourself or a posed group photo After you turn the self timer on and press the shutter button the camera waits 10 seconds before taking the photo To use the self timer 1 Attach the camera to a tripod or place it on a firm surface at an appropriate distance and height from the subject 2 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on 3 Frame your subject in the viewfinder When you are ready to take the photo press the photo quality button and the flash button simultaneously to turn on the self timer The selt timer icon appears in the camera s status LCD flash button photo quality button H self timer Note To cancel the self timer press the two buttons again www hp com photosmart 47 4 Press the shutter button all the way down then release it The
41. face such as a printer e Color LCD for previewing and reviewing e Automatic exposure photos e Automatic focus e Economical digital film reusable Integrated flash with red eye reduction CompactFlash memory card e USB computer connection e Self timer e 2 5x digital zoom www hp com photosmart 7 Camera parts The following illustrations show the front back and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera viewfinder image LCD indicator light on off flash button status LCD viewfinder photo quality button self timer button shutter light memory card eae flash sensor access light menu buttor flash USB computer infrared sensor memory card door connection wrist strap lens attachment AC power image LCD lens cover adapter way connection mount Compartment Controller cover 8 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Quick setup Setting up the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera is quick and easy follow these steps and you ll be ready to take photos Step 1 Attach the wrist strap 1 Open the memory card door 2 Using the wrist strap included in the box with your camera thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment You might need to use a pointed object such as a paper clip to pull the end of the loop through 3 Pull the strap through the loop then pull the knot tight 4 Close the memory card door www hp com photosmart _ dA PNO Qui
42. from camera after download Images will be saved to C My Documents06 05 2000 521p Double click the drive icon to access your photos Then use the Windows Clipboard and the Copy and Paste commands to transfer selected photos to your hard drive hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide When you are finished downloading you can e View your photos e Print your photos Share your photos with family and friends on the Internet See the HP Photo Imaging software s online help for more information Connecting the camera to your Macintosh System requirements for a Macintosh To work with your camera your Macintosh must meet or exceed the following requirements Processor Power PC 233 MHz Memory RAM 64 MB Free hard disk space 150 MB Video display 800x600 16 bit color CD ROM any speed Operating system MAC OS 8 6 or later Interface USB port www hp com photosmart 61 Connecting the camera to a Macintosh 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 1 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable supplied into the camera 2 Plug the other end of the cable into any USB port on your computer 3 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on When the camera is connected to a computer it automatically switches to PC mode and the letters PC appear
43. he flash Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve or use the flash to illuminate your subject see Using the flash on page 39 The flash can only illuminate objects that are within 3m about 9 1 2 ft of the camera Make sure your subject is within range of the flash when you take the photo Be sure to move your fingers away from the flash when you are ready to take a photo My photo is too bright The flash provided too much light There was too much light provided by a natural or artificial source other than the flash You were too close to the subject to use the flash Change the flash setting to Auto or Off see Using the flash on page 39 Try taking the photo from a different angle Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day Use the On flash setting if there is light behind your subject Move back from the subject or set the flash to Off and take the photo again www hp com photosmart 87 Getting assistance To help ensure trouble free performance your HP PhotoSmart 315 3 digital camera comes with award winning HP Customer Care Whether you have a question or a request for repair HP Customer Care makes it fast and easy to get the assistance you need HP Customer Care Help us help you better If you encounter a problem or question we d like to ask you to do a few things before you call Please take a minute to wal
44. he camera turns itself off if 30 minutes elapse and there is no interaction between the camera and the computer www hp com photosmart 13 Using the 5 way controller Use the 5 way controller to e Make selections from the camera menus which allow you to adjust the camera s settings Scroll through photos you have taken e Use the digital zoom Press the up down left or right side of the 5 way controller to move in the corresponding direction When a procedure in this guide says to press OK press the center of the 5 way controller straight in For example to select menu options 1 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 2 Press the menu button 14 image LCD on off button menu button menus display on the image LCD 5 way controller hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide 3 Press the right or left side of the 5 way controller until the desired menu is selected on the image LCD Each menu is represented by an icon A selected icon is enlarged and animated 4 Press OK to open the menu To press OK push the center of the 5 way controller straight in without tilting the button 5 Press the up or down side of the 5 way controller to highlight your choice The highlight bar indicates the selected option Format cE DO 6 Press OK to confirm your selection Beep On You also use the 5 way controller to scroll through your Date amp Time Set photos or
45. hind you or at your side not directly overhead or in front of you If the light is behind your subject use the On flash setting to increase the light on the front of your subject See Using the flash on page 39 for details When the ambient light is low use the flash If you use the flash On or Off setting use a tripod to avoid camera movement during exposure If you are using the flash keep the subject within the flash range 3m or about 9 8 ft 3 meters www hp com photosmart 23 24 The camera takes about a second to focus and adjust the exposure when you press the shutter button 1 2 way down Wait until you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder then press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo If you are not used to using a digital camera you may want to practice to get used to the timing If a blinking green light appears when you press the shutter button the camera cannot find a focus or there is not enough light to illuminate your subject or both Try the following e Make sure you are not too close to your subject and frame your photos with the desired subject in the center The camera s Auto Focus has a range of 30cm 11 8 in to infinity and focuses on the object in the center of the frame e If the light on your subject is low wait for better natural light or use the flash For details see Using the flash on page 39 Set the camera s Auto Focus a
46. hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide English www hp com photosmart Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started vi ccsssissctasivscecsseinccasdacandsnscsocansischecsasoseessiecteaesanvacacn 7 IntrOAU CHO sisene titans casts thee egadi teed oath es A EA alien eae dee 7 COMera paris iss ce feces es ee aa ieee A T tna ccasitecchagasyetandaseene 8 Quick setups e O arene thei Betas een ia heat Maas 9 Turning the camera on and off eeeccececeesseceeeneeceeceeeseeeeesceeeceaeeeeeeeeentaeeeeteeeeeaeees 13 Using the S way controller 2c0i c c ceeycecsesdgeys eaae n aa eaneawegbeceasee 14 Chapter 2 Taking Photos siscisicicccsecsessstbecsnssacnacbaconisosncstaccecesedecassdisennasiencesn 17 Taking se photo x cse s 252 aces ceeds ce E ace conchae esas se tesccton aan os oe eee candies eaten 17 Auto Focus and Auto Exposure i oc sssciee dee anes Cenk a easy ev a a a a 19 Previewing your OhOtOs mreana i Aste HA eee i akc eens eR eee Me 20 Using Instant Review lt dssessesestondsesacecspessssintse seozyeiias etea topes Sebsedee wits EE ati REK 22 Tips for taking the best photos ccccccecccesseceeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeessaeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeneeees 23 2 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 3 Reviewing Your Photos csscssssssssssesesccsecesscesesesesseeeeeeeees 25 Viewing your photos soare uiaei e Shan dee ensele E eerveland bed Geese eee 26 Viewing small versions thumbnails of your photos
47. ht or left side of the 5 way controller to Formatting CF Card select Yes then press OK A progress bar appears on the image LCD to indicate that the camera is formatting the memory card To avoid damaging the card do not open the memory card door while the card is being formatted progress bar hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 7 Powering Your Camera The HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera can be powered by batteries or an HP approved AC power adapter For convenience use the batteries when you are taking photos To preserve battery power use an AC adapter purchase separately when you are reviewing photos on the image LCD 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 icon on the status LCD indicates the charge level of the batteries There are three levels of battery charge full partially charged and empty na Cw CC Full Partially charged Empty If the battery icon shows that the batteries are empty it is time to replace the batteries www hp com photosmart 73 74 Note When the Empty battery icon on the status LCD begins flashing and the camera beeps repeatedly the power is about to shut off You need to replace the batteries before you can take another photo The life of the batteries depends on several factors These include How often and how long you use the image LCD
48. inch color LCD with 72K pixels 312x230 4x playback magnification Power 4 AA batteries included or optional AC adapter Interfaces USB JetSend infrared Dimensions 128 x 86 x 33mm 5 x 2 7 x 1 3 in Weight 227g 8 oz without batteries 102 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Appendix B Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory notices U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numErique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du REglement sur le matEriel brouiller du Canada www hp com photosmart 103 Japan CORES FRUBRESSRESAEMAliRRA VCC ORE CHOC VFABRRMNBRECT COMBS RRR CHATS CL aBWELTOETA TOREDI OTOT LES a VRC LT FASS RERE S SHOT CEMHVET FY Y RU RAAB GE gt TIE LU Y RUA LT RSL Korea MSA Stu BS 7171 OIE UASFSscls UHH daa HS NASM SFHANSS 28 FE NAAM ANS a 4 Uau 104 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user
49. indows PC 1 Insert the HP PhotoSmart 315 CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The installation window automatically appears Note _ If the installation window doesn t appear use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate your CD ROM drive and then double click the file setup exe 2 Click Next then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software www hp com photosmart 57 Connecting the camera to a Windows PC 58 Before connecting the camera to your computer make sure you have installed the software See Installing the software on a Windows PC above for details 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 Windows PC 1 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable supplied into the camera 2 Plug the other end of the cable into any USB port on your computer 3 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on When the camera is connected to a computer it automatically switches to PC mode and the letters PC appear on the status LCD You are now ready to download photos Note When the camera is connected to your computer the camera buttons do not respond hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Downloading photos to a Windows PC Downloading is the process of transferring photos from the camera s memory card to your computer Tip To conserve battery power use an AC adapter
50. it cannot be recovered Note Locked photos must be unlocked before they can be erased See Locking your photos on page 33 for details To erase photos 1 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off 2 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on 3 If you are erasing a single photo use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo you want to erase Note f you are erasing all photos from the memory card it doesn t matter which photo is displayed on the image LCD 4 Press the menu button www hp com photosmart 31 32 Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Erase menu then press OK Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select Yes if you want to erase the current photo only or All if you want to erase all photos then press OK If you chose to erase all photos you are asked to confirm To confirm use the right or lett side of the 5 way controller to select Yes then press OK If you want to erase another photo use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the next photo you want to erase select Yes and then press OK Repeat this step until you are finished erasing photos When you are finished erasing photos use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select Exit then press OK hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Locking your photos Locking photos prevents them from being
51. k through the steps below before you contact HP It will help us make your support experience the best it can be 1 Record your HP product model number serial number and purchase date below Your HP Customer Care service technician will need this information Model No 315 Serial No on the bottom of the camera Purchase Date 2 Consult the Problems and Solutions section of this guide There we outline corrective steps that solve most problems you might have while operating your camera 88 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide 3 If possible visit one of our HP Customer Care Web sites Most of the answers you need are as close as your computer screen See Using HP Customer Care online resources below for specific information on how to connect 4 Organize your questions and note error messages if any that are displayed on the status LCD The more complete a picture you can provide the faster we can help Using HP Customer Care online resources Click your way to a great solution The HP PhotoSmart Web site www hp com photosmart is a great place to start for answers to questions about your HP products You ll get instant access to helpful tips and tricks downloadable drivers and the latest product and software updates 24 hours a day 7 days a week All at no charge to you You can also visit the HP Customer Care Community Forums and support site at www hp com go support Here you can share in the
52. n I connect the camera to my computer the software says it can t find the camera The camera is turned off The USB cable is not connected correctly The camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera www hp com photosmart Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on Check to make sure that the USB cable is firmly connected at both ends Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer 81 Problem Possible cause Solution I have to replace the camera batteries frequently Extended use of the image LCD consumes battery power Downloading photos to your computer can also consume a lot of battery power The camera turns on and consumes battery power while you carry it loose in a purse or backpack To extend the life of your batteries Always use an AC adapter to power the camera when you are using the image LCD for an extended period of time and when you are downloading photos to your computer see Using an AC power adapter on page 77 Limit your use of the image LCD Turn off Instant Review see Setting Instant Review on page 48 Purchase higher grade batteries such as ultra or premium grade alkaline or lithium batteries Or switch to rechargeable Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries These batteries are available from various battery manufacturers Always carry the camera securely in a
53. nd Auto Exposure using a different subject First frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens and has the same lighting conditions as your desired subject then press the shutter button 1 2 way down Next keeping the shutter button pressed 1 2 way down frame your desired subject and then press the shutter button all the way down hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 3 Reviewing Your Photos After you have taken some photos and they are stored on the CompactFlash memory card you can view them using the image LCD While viewing your photos you can magnify erase lock and rotate photos or create a DPOF file to print a set of photos Your camera is automatically in Review mode if you turn on the image LCD while the lens cover is closed Tip To preserve battery life connect an AC power adapter optional while using the image LCD to review your photos See Using an AC power adapter on page 77 image LCD on off button 5 way controller image LCD www hp com photosmart 25 Viewing your photos 1 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off 2 Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on The last photo you took appears on the image LCD 3 Use the 5 way controller to sequence through your photos Each time you display a new photo on the LCD a status overlay bar appears for a few seconds status overlay bar photo number 26 hp photosmart 315 digital camer
54. on the status LCD PC indicates computer regardless of whether you are using a Macintosh or a Windows PC You are now ready to download photos Note When the camera is connected to your computer the camera buttons do not respond 62 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Downloading photos to a Macintosh Tip To conserve battery power use an AC power adapter optional when you are downloading photos to your computer For more information see Using an AC power adapter on page 77 To download photos to a Macintosh 1 Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable See Connecting the camera to a Macintosh on page 62 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer Select the photo or photos you want to transfer to your hard drive nattiad Double click the Untitled drive icon on your desktop Note To select more than one photo hold down the Ctrl key and click each photo In the Untitled drive window select Copy from the Edit menu Open the hard drive window and open the folder you want to store the photos in In the hard drive window select Paste from the Edit menu www hp com photosmart 63 When you are finished downloading you can work with your photos using the ArcSoft Photolmpression software that came with your camera See the software s online help for more information Using a card re
55. photo currently selected photo hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide 5 To advance to the next set of thumbnails use the 5 way controller to move the yellow border to the last photo in the set and then press the down side of the 5 way controller Note To scroll to the previous set of thumbnails move the yellow border to the first photo in the set and then press the up side of the 5 way controller 6 When you want to see one photo in normal view use the 5 way controller to move the yellow border to the photo and then press OK www hp com photosmart 29 Magnifying your photos 30 While reviewing a photo you can magnify an area of the photo To magnify a photo 1 2 3 Make sure the lens cover is closed the camera is off Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the photo you want to magnify Press the menu button Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to scroll to the Magnify menu m Press OK to magnify the photo G3 The camera magnifies the center of the photo A blue border frames the photo to indicate that the photo is magnified Use the 5 way controller to pan left and right or up and down Press OK to return to normal view hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Erasing your photos You can erase a single photo or all photos from the memory card Once a photo has been erased
56. r to the camera It does not recharge the batteries www hp com photosmart 77 78 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 power source and the camera If the AC adapter is connected to the camera even if it is not connected to a power source the camera will not use battery power hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problems and solutions If you have a problem using your HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera review this section first If you cannot find the solution to your problem here see Getting assistance on page 88 for information on contacting HP Customer Care Problem Possible cause Solution The image LCD The LCD brightness Adjust the LCD brightness setting see Setting the image display is too setting is too low or high LCD brightness on page 50 bright or too for the ambient light dim The wrong The batteries were dead Replace the batteries see Replacing batteries on date and or or were removed fromthe page 75 and then reset the date and time using the time is camera for more than 15 camera menus see Setting the date and time on displayed minutes page 51 To avoid losing date and time information replace low batteries promptly
57. red self timer indicator light on the front of the camera blinks for 10 seconds with an increasing frequency After 10 seconds the camera takes the photo and the self timer turns off automatically Setting Instant Review Turn Instant Review on if you want your photos to automatically display on the image LCD immediately after you take them While a photo is displayed on the image LCD you can choose to save or delete it Note Instant Review is off by default If you turn it on but decide that you do not want to review every photo immediately after you take it turn Instant Review off to conserve battery power 48 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide To turn Instant Review on or off 1 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Press the menu button n Use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to select Review Off or Review On from the camera menu then press OK instant instant E review is review is Review Off currently on currently off 2 f Note The Instant Review menu icon changes its appearance depending on the current setting For example If Instant Review is currently off the icon displays a blank LCD and asks if you want to turn Instant Review on www hp com photosmart 49 Setting the image LCD brightness 50 You can adjust the brightness of the image LCD for different lighting conditions For example if
58. s 97 ICONS oere pA EE EEE tye ee Mae Go yi Rated ye de ee cee 97 Camera indicator lighis sirs en sesh 0 ean a a a A EIS 99 Error messages aane iar asset aae ta i sat EEA Aaa hE aeei nea aia are ela eana aa DERES 100 Camera specifications i enii E AE E E AEN Re ees eek 101 Appendix B Regulatory and Warranty Information scsscssseseseeeee 103 Regulatory Notices mis cancestexavexseteosseeseincerar nese kes reugeneeden a EEE AE en EEEE ES 103 E EE A E E stuts bees ah eupecceain ceueecgees 103 Canada hoia oB E E R een eas etna Naa uel 103 Japan iga ata a Ban sites a a a a a a a ae a 104 Koret niena an EE ER EA E EE E AE EE E EANET 104 Hewlett Packard limited warranty statement ccceececeeececeeeteeeeeeeceeeeeetteestteeeenas 105 Hewlett Packard year 2000 warranty for consumer products distributed through authorizediresellers nanter Seat eeaceetoe este TE stadia ved deem eee bate 108 MWA ON EE sesdasces Sensis snc och ett tap stats guovengsn tenes spstucs EER 109 6 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction Your simple to use HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera takes high quality photos you can share with family and friends on the Internet or via email It comes with HP software for manipulating storing and printing your photos Your camera includes the following features e 2 1 MP resolution e JetSend via infrared to any JetSend receiver e Point and shoot inter
59. s guide Hewlett Packard limited warranty statement HP Product Duration of Limited Warranty HP Photo Imaging Software 90 days HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera 1 year CompactFlash memory card 1 year A Extent of Limited Warranty 1 4 Hewlett Packard HP warrants to the end user customer that the HP products specified above will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the duration specified above which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer For software products HP s limited warranty applies only to a failure to execute programming instructions HP does not warrant that the operation of any product will be uninterrupted or error free HP s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product and does not cover any other problems including those which arise as a result of a Improper maintenance or modification b Software media parts or supplies not provided or supported by HP or c Operation outside the product s specifications If HP receives during the applicable warranty period notice of a defect in any product which is covered by HP s warranty HP shall either repair or replace the defective product at HP s option www hp com photosmart 105 foo 2 106 If HP is unable to repair or replace as applicable a defective product which is covered by HP s warranty HP shall within a reasona
60. the photo Wait for the beeps indicating your photo has been taken then release the shutter button When you are finished using the image LCD to frame your photos you can close the lens cover to turn the camera off or press the image LCD on off button to turn only the image LCD off www hp com photosmart 21 Using Instant Review 22 You can review each photo on the image LCD immediately after taking it While reviewing a photo you can choose to save or delete it To immediately review your photos you must turn Instant Review on using the Instant Review menu For instructions on how to turn Instant Review on see Setting Instant Review on page 48 Note You can also review photos stored on the camera s memory card using Review mode For more information see Chapter 3 Reviewing Your Photos To use Instant Review 1 Take your photo The camera displays the photo you just took on the image LCD 2 To save the photo press OK or do nothing The image LCD turns off OR To delete the photo use the right or left side of the 5 way controller to select Delete on the menu then press OK The image LCD turns off If you don t choose Save or Delete from the menu the camera automatically saves the photo and turns off the image LCD after 4 seconds hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Tips for taking the best photos Try to fill the entire frame with your subject and exclude unwanted detail Keep the sun be
61. the same procedure detailed above for setting the camera s Auto Focus using a different subject When I press the shutter button a red light appears next to the viewfinder Continued next page The camera is still saving the last photo you took The memory card has insufficient space for the picture The status LCD shows 000 photos remaining Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the photo then press the shutter button 1 2 way down When a steady green light appears next to the viewfinder the camera is ready to take another photo Install a new memory card make room on the current card by deleting or downloading photos or select a lower photo quality setting See Installing a memory card on page 68 Erasing your photos on page 31 Downloading photos to a Windows PC on page 59 Downloading photos to a Macintosh on page 63 or Changing the photo quality on page 41 84 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Problem Possible cause Solution The memory card is damaged or is not formatted The flash is recharging The camera is connected to a computer The letters PC appear on the status LCD Format the memory card or replace it with a new formatted card Wait until the flash icon on the status LCD stops blinking before taking another flash photo If the camera is connected to a computer the camera bu
62. ttons do not respond To take a photo disconnect the camera from the computer www hp com photosmart 85 Problem Possible cause Solution My photo is blurry 86 Your subject was too close to the camera lens The subject wasn t centered in the frame or the subject did not provide enough contrast for the camera to focus properly The subject moved while you took the photo You moved the camera while you took the photo The camera s Auto Focus range is 30cm 11 8 in from the front of the lens to infinity For a clear sharp image make sure your subject is within this range If you do not want your subject in the middle of the photo or if the subject lacks contrast set the camera s Auto Focus using a different subject To set the Auto Focus using a different subject follow these steps 1 Frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens as your subject and press the shutter button 1 2 way down 2 Keeping the shutter button pressed 1 2 way down frame your subject and then press the shutter button all the way down For sharp focus ask the subject to stay still Hold the camera steady as you press the shutter button or use a tripod hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Problem Possible cause Solution My photo is too dark There was not enough light The flash was on but the subject was too far away Your finger blocked t
63. utton www hp com photosmart 43 Using the digital zoom You can use the camera s digital zoom to make a subject appear to be closer You must use the image LCD to preview your photo to see the effect of the zoom The image LCD shows the image you will capture as shown in the example below subject as it subject as it appears appears in the on the image LCD viewfinder when digital zoom is active Note Digital zoom affects photo quality The more you zoom in the more photo quality is reduced There are two ways to zoom using Quick Zoom or using the Digital Zoom camera menu 44 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide To use Quick Zoom 1 2 3 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Use the down side of the 5 way controller to zoom in on your subject When the digital zoom is active a red border frames the photo on the image LCD Each time you press down on the 5 way controller the zoom factor increases You can zoom in the following steps 1 5x 2x or 2 5x Note To zoom out use the up side of the 5 way controller To cancel the digital zoom and return to normal view press OK Take your photo www hp com photosmart 45 46 To use the Digital Zoom menu l 2 3 Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on Press the image LCD on off button to turn the image LCD on Press the menu button Use the right or l
64. y of capacities You can purchase additional memory cards from CompactFlash www hpshopping com selected countries regions only or from your local digital camera or electronics store www hp com photosmart 67 Installing a memory card 1 68 If you are replacing an existing card with a new one make sure the memory card access light is off before opening the memory card door memory card access light memory card door Caution Opening the memory card door while the access light is on could damage the existing card or result in lost photos Open the memory card door by inserting your thumb in the notch and lifting the door hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide 3 If you are removing an existing card rotate the blue card ejection lever up then push the lever in to eject the card from the slot 4 Insert the new memory card so that the front of the card faces the front of the camera and the edge with pinholes is placed into the camera first 5 Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera until it stops The card ejection lever pops up when the card is seated correctly in the slot 6 Fold the card ejection lever down against the card 7 Close the memory card door Tip If you cannot close the memory card door you may not have inserted the memory card correctly Remove the memory card and try again www hp com photosmart 69 Checking the memory card status 70
65. you to enter the current date and time Once you have set the camera s real time clock it can record the date and time at which you take each photo 1 Use the up or down side of the 5 way controller to select the date and time format you want to use then press OK You can choose mm dd yy or dd mm yy and 12 or 24 hour time format 2 Use the right or lett side of the 5 way controller to select the day date of the month then press the down side of the 5 way controller to move to the next item in the list 3 Select the month year hour minutes and AM or PM in the same manner then press OK 4 To confirm the date and time press OK Your camera is now ready to take photos hp photosmart 315 digital camera user s guide Turning the camera on and off e To turn the camera on slide the lens cover open The status LCD turns on and displays the camera status battery Note The icons that photo quality G level appear on the status LCD setting A are discussed throughout this guide You can see a e photos 1 4 list of all the icons in remaining r AUTO self timer Appendix A Reference on page 97 flash setting To turn the camera off slide the lens cover closed The status LCD goes blank Auto Power Off To conserve battery power the camera automatically turns itself off if 3 minutes elapse and you don t press a button If the camera is connected to a computer t

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