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hp photosmart 315 digital camera
user’s guide
English
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started............................................................................. 7 Introduction ..............................................................................................................7 Camera parts ...........................................................................................................8 Quick setup ..............................................................................................................9 Turning the ca
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Chapter 3: Reviewing Your Photos............................................................... 25 Viewing your photos ...............................................................................................26 Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your photos .....................................................28 Magnifying your photos ...........................................................................................30 Erasing your photos .......................................
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Chapter 5: Sharing and Printing Photos ....................................................... 55 Connecting the camera to your Windows PC .............................................................55 System requirements for a Windows PC ..............................................................56 Installing the software on a Windows PC ............................................................57 Connecting the camera to a Windows PC ......................................................
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Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera .............................................................. 73 Determining if the batteries need to be changed .........................................................73 Replacing batteries .................................................................................................75 Using an AC power adapter ....................................................................................77 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ..................................
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Appendix A: Reference................................................................................ 97 Icons .....................................................................................................................97 Camera indicator lights ...........................................................................................99 Error messages .....................................................................................................100 Camera specifications .........
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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: 2.1 MP resolution JetSend via infrared to any JetSend receiver, such as a printer Point and shoot interface Color LCD for previewing and reviewing Automatic exposure photos
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Camera parts The following illustrations show the front, back, and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera. viewfinder image LCD flash button viewfinder status LCD indicator light on/off self-timer button photo quality button light shutter memory card button access light flash sensor menu button flash infrared USB memory sensor computer card door connection wrist strap attachment lens image LCD AC power battery lens cover tripod 5-way adapter compartment mount controller conn
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Quick Setup 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. Clo
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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
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Quick Setup 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 11
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Step 4: Set the camera date and time After you select the camera language, the camera immediately prompts 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 left side of the 5-way controller
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Turning the camera on and off 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 level photo quality appear on the status LCD setting are discussed throughout this guide. You can see a photos list of all the icons in remaining 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
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Using the 5-way controller image LCD on/off button Use the 5-way controller to: Make selections from the camera menus, menu which allow you to adjust the camera’s button settings. Scroll through photos you have taken. menus display Use the digital zoom. 5-way on the image controller Press the up, down, left, or right side of the 5-way LCD 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 st
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3. Press the right or left side of the 5-way controller until the desired menu is selected on the image LCD. Each menu selected is represented by an icon. A selected icon is enlarged icon 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. highlight bar 6. Press OK to confirm
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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 phot
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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
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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 wi
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Previewing your photos Instead 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. If you are using the digital zoom, you must preview the photo on the image LCD to Notes: see the effe
