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SJUG.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM hp photosmart 318 digital camera user guide
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SJUG.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 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 connection w
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SJUG.book Page iii Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Camera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quick setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 1: Attach the wrist strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 2: Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 3: Turn the camera on. . . . .
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SJUG.book Page iv Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 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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SJUG.book Page v Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Visiting related Web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Contacting HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Obtaining support within the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Obtaining support worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Appendix A: Reference Symbols on the status LCD . . . .
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SJUG.book Page vi Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM vi HP photosmart 318 User Guide
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SJUG.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Getting started 1 Your HP photosmart 318 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: 2.3 megapixel (MP) resolution point-and-shoot simplicity automatic exposure automatic focus integrated flash with red-eye reduction universal serial bus (USB)
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SJUG.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM self-timer status LCD light flash on/off power switch viewfinder shutter button lens viewfinder control dial image display indicator light on/off button CF memory card compartment door viewfinder image display CF memory card ejector lever battery compartment door tripod mount image quality image quality flash setting images digital zoom button indicator remaining indicator indicator battery CF card self-timer digital zoom/ flash butt
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SJUG.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Quick setup Setting up your digital camera is quick and easy—follow these steps and you’ll be ready to take pictures. Step 1: Attach the wrist strap 1 Thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment that is located under the CF memory card compartment door. You might need to use a pointed object, such as a paper clip, to pull the end of the loop through. 2 Pull the strap through the loop, and then pull the knot tight. Ste
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SJUG.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Step 3: Turn the camera on To turn the camera on, slide the ON/OFF POWER () switch to the right and release it. The status LCD (liquid crystal display) on top of the camera turns on and displays the camera status. Note The icons that appear on the status LCD are discussed throughout this guide. For more information, see “Appendix A: Reference” on page 69. To turn the camera off, slide the switch to the right again and release it. Th
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SJUG.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Step 5: Set the camera date and time After you select the camera language, the camera prompts you to enter the current date and time. After you have set the camera’s clock, it records the date and time at which you take each picture. 1 Turn the dial to point to the date format, and then press the dial to change it. You can choose MDY (mm/dd/yyyy), DMY (dd/mm/yyyy), or YMD (yyyy/mm/dd). 2 Turn the dial to point to the date, and then press
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SJUG.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Using the control dial Use the dial to: scroll through images of pictures that you have taken. make selections from the camera menus, which allow you to manipulate your images and adjust the camera settings. The dial operates in two distinct ways: you can press it straight down, or you can turn it left or right. To review your images 1 Press the dial to begin reviewing your pictures on the image display on the back of the camera. 2 Turn
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SJUG.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM selected icon has a yellow border and background. A text description of the icon appears in the status line at the bottom of the image display. 3 Press the dial to open the menu or perform the action represented by the icon. 4 Continue turning and pressing the dial to manipulate your images or select options. Specific instructions about using the camera menus appear throughout this guide. Note To exit a menu without making a selection, s
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SJUG.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM 8 HP photosmart 318 User Guide
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SJUG.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Taking pictures 2 This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures. When you are familiar with this process, you can use the advanced camera functions described in later chapters. 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 Turn the camera on. The camera is ready to take a pi
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SJUG.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM . Using automatic focus and automatic exposure The camera automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure for the current lighting conditions when you press the SHUTTER button halfway down. The camera adjusts 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, especially when you are photographing an active subject, if you set the
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SJUG.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM 1 Frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens as your subject. 2 Press the SHUTTER button halfway down to lock the focus. Wait until you see the green light next to the viewfinder. 3 Keeping the SHUTTER button pressed halfway down, move the camera to frame your subject. 4 Press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture. Previewing your pictures Instead of looking through the viewfinder to frame a picture, you ca
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SJUG.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 1:35 PM Tips for taking the best pictures Try to fill the entire frame with your subject and exclude unwanted detail. Keep the sun behind you or at your side, not directly overhead or in front of you. If the light is behind your subject, use the FLASH ON setting to increase the light on the front of your subject. When the ambient light is low, use the flash. Make sure you keep the subject within the flash range (2.5 m, or about 8 feet).
