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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started............................................................................. 7 Introduction ..............................................................................................................7 Camera parts ...........................................................................................................8 Quick setup ..............................................................................................................
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 ..................................................
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 ...........................................................
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 .............................................
Appendix A: Reference................................................................................ 97 Icons .....................................................................................................................97 Camera indicator lights ...........................................................................................99 Error messages .....................................................................................................100 Camera specifications .....................
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.
Camera parts The following illustrations show the front, back, and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera.
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.
Quick Setup Step 2: Install the batteries 10 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.
1. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on. 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 Quick Setup The image LCD turns on and displays your language choices.
Quick Setup Step 4: Set the camera date and time 12 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.
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 level photo quality setting photos remaining self-timer flash setting • Note: The icons that appear on the status LCD are discussed throughout this guide. You can see a list of all the icons in “Appendix A: Reference” on page 97. To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed. The status LCD goes blank.
Using the 5-way controller image LCD on/off button Use the 5-way controller to: • Make selections from the camera menus, which allow you to adjust the camera’s settings. • Scroll through photos you have taken. • 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: 14 1.
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. 6. Press OK to confirm your selection.
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.
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.
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.
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. Notes: If you are using the digital zoom, you must preview the photo on the image LCD to see the effect of the zoom.
4. Press and hold the shutter button 1/2 way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exposure. Note: 5. If 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.
Using Instant Review 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.
Tips for taking the best photos • 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 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.
• 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.
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.
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.
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 ( , • 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 or ) The number that appears in the lower right corner of each photo indicates the sequence in which you took the photos.
Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your photos 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. 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. Press the menu button. 4. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the Thumbnails menu, then press OK.
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: 6. 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. 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.
Magnifying your photos While reviewing a photo, you can magnify an area of the photo. To magnify a photo: 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. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the photo you want to magnify. 4. Press the menu button. 5. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the Magnify menu. 6. Press OK to magnify the photo.
Erasing your photos You can erase a single photo or all photos from the memory card. Once a photo has been erased, 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.
5. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the Erase menu, then press OK. 6. 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. 7. If you chose to erase 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. 8.
Locking your photos Locking photos prevents them from being 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.
3. 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: If you are locking or unlocking all the photos on the memory card, it doesn’t matter which photo is displayed on the image LCD. 4. Press the menu button. 5. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the Lock menu, then press OK. 6.
Rotating your photos You can rotate a photo displayed on the image LCD in 90° increments. To rotate a photo: 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. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the photo you would like to rotate. 4. Press the menu button. 5. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the Rotate menu, then press OK. 6.
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. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select Exit, then press OK.
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 icon displays on the status overlay bar for photos that are marked. DPOF icon To create or edit a DPOF file: 1.
5. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the DPOF menu, then press OK. 6. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select Yes if you are 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. 7. Press OK. 8. 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: 9.
Chapter 4: Adjusting the Camera Settings You can modify the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera’s settings to fit the current phototaking 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.
Off Auto with red-eye reduction The flash will not be used, regardless of the lighting conditions. Use this setting in places where flash photography is not permitted. The flash will be used if needed. Red-eye reduction minimizes the occurrence of red-eye in photos of people or animals by flashing twice— 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.
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.
Photo quality 42 Description Resolution Basic The most memory-efficient photo quality setting. Use this setting for taking photos that you plan to send via e-mail or place on the Internet. 640x480 Fine Produces high-quality photos and requires less memory 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.
Here are some important notes about the photo quality setting: • You can use different photo quality settings for different photos on the same memory card. • The camera retains the current photo quality setting until you change it, even if you turn the camera off. • 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.
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 appears in the viewfinder Note: subject as it appears on the image LCD when digital zoom is active Digital zoom affects photo quality. The more you zoom in, the more photo quality is reduced.
To use Quick Zoom: 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. 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: 4. To zoom out, use the up side of the 5-way controller.
To use the Digital Zoom menu: 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. Press the menu button. 4. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the Digital Zoom menu. 5. Press OK to zoom in on your subject. When the digital zoom is active, a red border frames the photo on the image LCD. 6. If you want to zoom in closer, use the down side of the 5-way controller.
Using the self-timer Use the self-timer to take a photo of yourself or a posed group photo. After you turn the selftimer 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.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down, then release it. The 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.
To turn Instant Review on or off: 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. Press the menu button. 4. 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 review is currently on Note: instant review is currently off The Instant Review menu icon changes its appearance depending on the current setting.
Setting the image LCD brightness You can adjust the brightness of the image LCD for different lighting conditions. For example, if 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: 50 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. 4.
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. • 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.
To change the date and time: 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 to Date & Time, then press OK. 52 4. 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 24hour time format. 5.
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. 4. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to scroll 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.
Setting the beep 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.
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.
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.
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: 2. 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. Click Next, then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. www.hp.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 5. 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. 6. Click Start. 7.
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 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.
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. 2. 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. 3.
When you are finished downloading, you can work with your photos using the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software that came with your camera. See the software’s online help for more information. Using a card reader 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.
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. Make sure the lens cover is closed (the camera is off). 2.
5. Place the camera and the printer 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) apart and aim the camera’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.
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.
Installing a memory card 1. 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: 2. 68 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.
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.
Checking the memory card status If the memory card is full, damaged, or missing, the numbers “000” 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: 70 • 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 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 already 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.
1. Insert the memory card into the camera (see“Installing a memory card” on page 68). 2. Press the image LCD on/off button to turn the image LCD on. 3. Press the menu button. 4. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scroll to the Setup menu, then press OK. 5. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to scroll to Format CF. 6. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to select Yes, then press OK. 7.
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.
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. • 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).
• Try “ultra-” or “premium-” grade alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, available from various battery manufacturers. • If you 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.
To insert new batteries: 1. Make sure the lens cover is closed (the camera is off). 2. To open the battery compartment, slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, and then lift it. 3. Insert four new batteries, making sure the + / − electrodes are facing the proper direction (see the diagram inside the battery compartment). Caution: 4. 76 Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not replace the batteries individually or use batteries of different types.
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).
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: 78 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.
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 display is too bright or too dim. The LCD brightness setting is too low or high for the ambient light.
Problem Possible cause Solution The camera does not respond when I press a button. The camera is off. 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). The camera is connected to a computer. If the status LCD displays the letters PC, the camera buttons do not respond. The batteries are empty. Replace the batteries (see “Replacing batteries” on page 75).
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).
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. To extend the life of your batteries: The camera turns on and consumes battery power while you carry it loose in a purse or backpack.
Problem Possible cause Solution When I press the shutter button 1/2 way down, a blinking green light appears next to the viewfinder. The camera cannot find a focus because you are too close to the subject. 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.
Problem When I press the shutter button, a red light appears next to the viewfinder. —Continued (next page)— 84 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 the same procedure detailed above for setting the camera’s Auto Focus using a different subject.
Problem Possible cause Solution The memory card is damaged or is not formatted. Format the memory card or replace it with a new, formatted card. The flash is recharging. Wait until the flash icon on the status LCD stops blinking before taking another flash photo. The camera is connected to a computer. (The letters “PC” appear on the status LCD.) If the camera is connected to a computer, the camera buttons do not respond. To take a photo, disconnect the camera from the computer. www.hp.
Problem Possible cause Solution My photo is blurry. Your subject was too close to the camera lens. 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. The subject wasn’t centered in the frame, or the subject did not provide enough contrast for the camera to focus properly.
Problem Possible cause Solution My photo is too dark. There was not enough light. Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve or use the flash to illuminate your subject (see “Using the flash” on page 39). The flash was on, but the subject was too far away. 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. Your finger blocked the flash.
Getting assistance To help ensure trouble-free performance, your HP PhotoSmart 315 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. 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 walk through the steps below before you contact HP.
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.
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. See the list below for the HP Customer Care Center phone number in your country/region.
Russia (Moscow) + 7 095 797 3520 Sweden + 46 (0)8 619 2170 Russia (St. Petersburg) +7 812 346 7997 Switzerland + 41 (0)848 80 11 11 Taiwan +66 (2) 661 4000 Singapore +65 272 5300 United Kingdom + 44 (0)207 512 52 02 Spain + 34 902 321 123 U.S. 208-376-3686 For support numbers in other countries/regions, contact your local HP office. ArcSoft support For help with your ArcSoft PhotoImpression Software, visit the ArcSoft Web site at www.arcsoft.com.
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Chapter 9: Care and Safety Caring for your camera and accessories Camera • 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. • 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.
AC power adapter • 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.
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. • Keep the camera dry. Exposing the camera to excessive moisture may cause malfunction. • If moisture gets inside the camera, stop using the camera immediately. Allow the camera to air dry completely before operating it again.
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Appendix A: Reference Icons Icon Meaning Batteries full Batteries partially-charged Batteries empty Automatic flash on Flash off Flash on www.hp.
Icon Meaning Automatic flash with red-eye reduction on Basic photo quality Fine photo quality Super-fine photo quality Photo included in DPOF file Photo locked (cannot be erased unless memory card is re-formatted) Self-timer on 98 hp photosmart 315 digital camera user’s guide
Camera indicator lights memory card access light viewfinder indicator light selftimer light Indicator light State Meaning Viewfinder Green – steady The camera has achieved the best focus and exposure and is ready to take a photo. Green – blinking The camera cannot find a focus or there is not enough light to take the photo.
Indicator light State Meaning Memory card access On The camera is accessing the memory card—do not open the memory card door. Self-timer Off You can open the memory card door. Red – blinking The self-timer is counting down 10 seconds and will then take the photo. Error messages If an error message displays on 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.
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 pixels; Basic photo quality setting: 640 x480 pixels) Memory card CompactFlash Type I; 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.
Viewfinder Optical viewfinder Flash Built-in flash with range up to 3 meters (9.8 ft.); modes: auto, auto with redeye reduction, on, off LCD 1.8 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.
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.
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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. 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. 2.
5. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as applicable, a defective product which is covered by HP’s warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price for the product. 6. HP shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to HP. 7. 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.
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.
Hewlett-Packard year 2000 warranty for consumer products distributed through authorized resellers 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
Index Numerics 5-way controller replacing 75 safety precautions 94 what kind to use 75 when to change 73 Beep 54 Brightness of image LCD 14 A AC adapter connecting 78 safety precautions using 77 Assistance 88 Auto Exposure 19 Auto Focus 19 Auto Power Off 13 94 B Batteries checking the level of charge 73 icons on status LCD inserting 75 removing 75 73 www.hp.
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 E 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.
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.
Requirements batteries 75 Macintosh 61 memory cards 67 PC 56 Resolution.
