User manual HP PHOTOSMART 315

[. . . ] hp photosmart 315 digital camera user's guide English www. hp. com/photosmart 1 Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Camera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quick setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning the camera on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the 5-way controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Chapter 2: Taking Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Auto Focus and Auto Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Previewing your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using Instant Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tips for taking the best photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 2 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user's guide 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Locking your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Rotating your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Creating a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Chapter 4: Adjusting the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If you have a printer with a slot for a CompactFlash 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. 55 www. hp. com/photosmart System requirements for a Windows PC To work with your camera, your computer must meet or exceed the following requirements: Processor Memory (RAM) Free hard disk space Video display CD-ROM Operating system Interface 166 MHz Pentium or equivalent For Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000: 32 MB For Windows NT 4. 0*: 64 MB 150 MB 800x600, 16-bit color any speed Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4. 0* 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 Windows 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 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. 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. 58 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 (optional) when you are downloading photos to your computer. For more information, see "Using an AC power adapter" on page 77. 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. To download photos to a Windows PC: 1. 2. 3. Click Unload Camera. www. hp. com/photosmart 59 4. 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 Yes to confirm that the photos are being saved in the correct folder and to download the photos. 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. 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 5. 6. 7. Note: 60 When you are finished downloading you can: · · · View your photos 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 Memory (RAM) Free hard disk space Video display CD-ROM Operating system Interface www. hp. com/photosmart Power PC, 233 MHz 64 MB 150 MB 800x600, 16-bit color any speed MAC OS 8. 6 or later USB port 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. 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. PC indicates "computer" regardless of whether you are using a Macintosh or a Windows PC. [. . . ] 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. ' 8. 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. [. . . ]