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HUG.book Page i Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM hp photosmart 715 digital camera user guide
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HUG.book Page ii Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Trademark and copyright information © Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connectio
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HUG.book Page iii Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Camera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 1: Attach the wrist strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 2: Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 3: Choose the camera language . .
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HUG.book Page iv Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Chapter 5: Sharing and printing images Using the camera with a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 System requirements for a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Installing the software on a Windows computer. . . . . . . . . . . 31 Connecting the camera to a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . 31 Unloading images to a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computer . . .
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HUG.book Page v Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Appendix A: Reference Symbols on the status LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Camera indicator lights (LEDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Camera menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Camera specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HUG.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Getting started 1 Your HP photosmart 715 digital camera takes high-quality pictures you can share with family and friends on the Internet or by e-mail. It comes with software for manipulating, storing, and printing your photos. Your camera includes the following features: 3.3 megapixel (MP) resolution 3x optical zoom or 2x digital zoom point-and-shoot simplicity automatic exposure automatic focus automatic flash with red-eye r
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HUG.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Camera parts The following illustrations show the parts of the camera. flash sensor flash self-timer LED AC power adapter connection USB computer connection lens ON/OFF POWER ZOOM button PREVIEW button switch CF card access LED diopter control CF memory card door PLAY/MENU button viewfinder 5-WAY viewfinder controller LED battery image compartment display door 2 HP photosmart 715 user guide
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HUG.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM digital zoom battery symbol images flash symbols remaining status LCD SHUTTER image quality button symbol macro symbol self-timer FLASH symbol button IMAGE QUALITY SELF-TIMER/MACRO button button Setup Setting up the digital camera is quick and easy—follow these steps and you will be ready to take pictures. Step 1: Attach the wrist strap 1 Thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment that is located under the
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HUG.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Step 2: Install the batteries 1 Locate the battery compartment door on the bottom of the camera. Slide the door out, and then lift it open. 2 Insert the batteries according to the markings inside the battery compartment. Step 3: Choose the camera language 1 Remove the lens cap from the camera and slide the ON/OFF POWER ( ) switch to turn on the camera. 2 Press the right or left side of the 5-WAY () controller until the language you
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HUG.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Step 5: Install the CompactFlash card 1 Turn the camera off. CAUTION Inserting or removing a CF memory card while the camera is on could damage the existing card or result in lost images. 2 Open the CF memory card door. 3 Hold the CF memory card so that the tiny ledge on the top rear of the card is between your fingers and the side with pinholes faces the camera. 4 Insert the CF memory card in the camera and gently push it all
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HUG.book Page 7 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM 2 Taking pictures This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures. It also describes how to use the optical or digital zoom and the self-timer. Note If the camera is on, you can take a picture anytime, even if the image display is off or shows a menu. Taking a picture 1 With the camera on, frame your subject in the viewfinder. 2 Press and hold the SHUTTE
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HUG.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Previewing your pictures Instead of looking through the viewfinder to frame a picture, you can use the image display to preview a picture. The image display shows exactly what your picture will look like, whereas the viewfinder shows an image area smaller than what the camera actually captures. Preview your picture on the image display when precise framing is important, especially when you are taking a close-up shot. Note Using the ima
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HUG.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Using automatic focus, macro focus, and automatic exposure The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically for the current lighting condition, but you are more likely to catch the perfect shot, especially when you are photographing an active subject, if you set the camera’s focus and exposure early. To do this, press the SHUTTER button halfway down, and then press the SHUTTER button all the way down at the exact moment you wish
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HUG.book Page 10 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Using the macro focus setting For a subject that is very close to the camera (20 cm to 60 cm [7.9 inches to 23.7 inches]), use the macro focus setting. 1 With the camera on, press the MACRO ( ) button until the macro symbol appears on the status LCD. 2 Press the SHUTTER button to take the picture. Using the optical or digital zoom You can use the camera’s optical or digital zoom to make a subject appear to be closer. Note Digital zoom af
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HUG.book Page 11 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM Using the self-timer Use the self-timer to take a picture of yourself or a posed group. After you turn on the self-timer and press the SHUTTER button, the camera waits 10 seconds before taking the picture. To use the self-timer 1 Attach the camera to a tripod, or place it on a stable surface at an appropriate distance and height from the subject. 2 With the camera on, frame your subject in the viewfinder, and then press the SELF-TIMER (
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HUG.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM 12 HP photosmart 715 user guide
