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Page 3 - hp photosmart 715 digital camera; user guide

hp photosmart 715 digital camera user guide HUG.book Page i Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:03 PM

Page 4 - Trademark and copyright information; Materials disposal

HP photosmart 715 user guide ii 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 informati...

Page 5 - Contents; Chapter 1: Getting started

iii Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Camera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 1: Attach the wrist strap . . . . . . ....

Page 6 - Chapter 5: Sharing and printing images

iv Chapter 5: Sharing and printing images Using the camera with a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 System requirements for a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . 30Installing the software on a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . 31Connecting the camera to a Windows computer ....

Page 7 - Appendix A: Reference

v Table of Contents Appendix A: Reference Symbols on the status LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Camera indicator lights (LEDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Camera menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 9 - Getting started

Getting started 1 Getting started 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 megapix...

Page 10 - Camera parts

HP photosmart 715 user guide 2 Camera parts The following illustrations show the parts of the camera. flash sensor flash lens AC power adapter connection USB computer connection self-timer LED 5- WAY controller PLAY / MENU button PREVIEW button ZOOM button viewfinder image display ON / OFF POWER swi...

Page 11 - Setup; Step 1: Attach the wrist strap; Thread the short loop

Getting started 3 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 CF memory card compartment door. You might need to us...

Page 12 - Step 2: Install the batteries; Step 4: Set the camera date and time

HP photosmart 715 user guide 4 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 ...

Page 13 - Step 5: Install the CompactFlash card; CAUTION

Getting started 5 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 re...

Page 15 - Taking pictures; Note; With the camera on, frame your subject in the viewfinder.; Note

Taking pictures 7 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 anytim...

Page 16 - Previewing your pictures; To preview a picture; Press the; Frame your picture in the image display by pointing the camera; When you see the steady green light to the right of the

HP photosmart 715 user guide 8 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...

Page 17 - Using focus lock; With the camera on, frame a subject that is the same distance; Keeping the; Press the

Taking pictures 9 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...

Page 18 - Using the macro focus setting; Using the optical or digital zoom; To use the optical zoom; To use the digital zoom

HP photosmart 715 user guide 10 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 SHUTT...

Page 19 - To use the self-timer; Attach the camera to a tripod, or place it on a stable surface at; With the camera on, frame your subject in the viewfinder, and; Press the

Taking pictures 11 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 sta...

Page 21 - Tip; Viewing your images; Use the

Managing images on the camera 13 Managing images on the camera After you have taken some pictures, you can view them with the camera’s image display. You can view a single image, portions of an image (using the magnify feature), or a group of images (using the display feature). You can also delete i...

Page 22 - Deleting your images; To delete one or more images; Use the right or left side of the

HP photosmart 715 user guide 14 Note The number that appears in the lower-right corner of each image is where in the sequence of images stored on the CF memory card the picture was taken. When you have finished reviewing images, be sure to turn off the image display to conserve battery power. Deleti...

Page 23 - To delete all images by formatting the CF memory card

Managing images on the camera 15 Note Although you can delete all images by using the Delete menu, it is recommended that you instead format the CF memory to delete all images. 4 Use the up or down side of the controller to select Yes if you want to delete the current image only. 5 If you want to de...

Page 24 - Creating a print order

HP photosmart 715 user guide 16 Creating a print order You can use your camera to select the images that you want to print. For example, when you gather with family and friends to view your photos, you can keep track of the photos they want copies of and then print the photos later. With a print ord...

Page 25 - To create or edit a print order

Managing images on the camera 17 Note A Macintosh computer does not recognize a DPOF print order. To create or edit a print order 1 Press the button to turn on the image display. 2 Press the button to open the main menu, use the up or down side of the controller to select the Print (DPOF) menu, and ...

Page 26 - To look at thumbnails of your images

HP photosmart 715 user guide 18 Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your images You can view up to nine of your images at the same time on the image display. To look at thumbnails of your images 1 Press the button to turn on the image display. 2 Press the button to open the main menu, use the up ...

Page 27 - Magnifying your images; To magnify a image; Magnification options include 2x and 4x. Press the up or down; Use the

Managing images on the camera 19 Magnifying your images While reviewing an image, you can magnify an area of the image two or four times its normal size. This is helpful when you want to view a detail in an image. For example, you can check to see if people had their eyes closed when you took their ...

Page 28 - Locking your images; To lock or unlock a single image, use the right or left side of the

HP photosmart 715 user guide 20 Locking your images Locking images prevents them from being accidentally deleted from the CF memory card. You can lock or unlock all images on the CF memory card at the same time or you can choose individual images to lock or unlock. CAUTION Locking an image does not ...

Page 29 - Using the flash

Adjusting the camera settings 21 Adjusting the camera settings You can modify the camera settings to fit the current picture-taking conditions and your preferences. For example, you can adjust the flash settings to fit current lighting conditions, and you can use the self-timer to take a picture wit...

Page 30 - To change the flash setting; Symbol

HP photosmart 715 user guide 22 To change the flash setting With the camera on, press the FLASH ( ) button repeatedly until the flash setting you want appears on the status LCD. The button cycles through the four available flash settings. RED-EYE The flash is used as needed. Red-eye reduction minimi...

Page 31 - Changing the image quality; GOOD; BEST; Image quality

Adjusting the camera settings 23 Changing the image quality The camera has three image quality settings: GOOD , BETTER , and BEST . The current image-quality setting is indicated by one, two, or three stars on the status LCD. The image-quality setting determines the quality of your images and how ma...

Page 32 - To change the image quality; BETTER

HP photosmart 715 user guide 24 To change the image quality With the camera on, press the IMAGE QUALITY ( ) button repeatedly until the quality level you want appears on the status LCD. BETTER This setting produces high-quality images and requires less memory than BEST mode. Use this setting for tak...

Page 33 - Setting Instant Review; To turn Instant Review on or off

Adjusting the camera settings 25 Setting Instant Review Turn on Instant Review if you want your images to automatically appear on the display immediately after you take them. While an image is shown on the display, you can choose to save or delete it. Note If you decide that you do not want to revie...

Page 34 - Changing the date and time; To change the date and time

HP photosmart 715 user guide 26 Changing the date and time The camera has a real-time clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture. The camera prompts you to enter the date and time under the following circumstances: When you turn on the camera for the first time. If the camer...

Page 35 - To set the image display brightness

Adjusting the camera settings 27 Adjusting the image display brightness You can adjust the brightness of the image display for different lighting conditions. For example, if you are using the camera in bright sunlight, you might want to increase the image display brightness to improve the visibility...

Page 36 - Turning the system beep on and off; To turn the beep on or off; Changing the camera language; To change the camera language

HP photosmart 715 user guide 28 Turning the system beep on and off The camera beeps to let you know that it has finished capturing an image or to warn you that the batteries are empty or the CF memory card is full or inoperable. The beep is on by default but you can turn it off if you are in a locat...

Page 38 - Operating system; Interface

HP photosmart 715 user guide 30 Using the camera with a Windows computer You can copy the images in your digital camera to a Windows computer. System requirements for a Windows computer To work with your camera, your computer must meet or exceed the following requirements. For updated system require...

Page 39 - Insert the HP photosmart 715 CD-ROM into the computer’s; Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen to; To install the bonus software; Click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen to

Sharing and printing images 31 Installing the software on a Windows computer 1 Insert the HP photosmart 715 CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation window automatically appears. Note If the installation window does not appear, click Start, and then click Run. Type X :\Setup.exe, wh...

Page 40 - To connect the camera to a computer running Windows; Unloading images to a Windows computer; To unload images to a Windows computer

HP photosmart 715 user guide 32 To connect the camera to a computer running Windows 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the camera. 3 Plug the other end of the cable into any USB port on the computer. Note When the camera is connected to a computer...

Page 41 - PC; To use an HP printer that has a CF memory card slot

Sharing and printing images 33 The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer. After a few seconds, the software starts. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to complete the unload process. Note To pause the automatic unload, click anywhere in the HP Automati...

Page 42 - To use a CF memory card reader

HP photosmart 715 user guide 34 To use a CF memory card reader 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the CF memory card from the camera. 3 Insert the CF memory card into the CF memory card slot in the card reader. 4 Turn the computer on if you have not already. 5 Double-click the HP Photo I...

Page 43 - Changing the USB protocol setting; To change the USB protocol setting

Sharing and printing images 35 Using the camera with a Macintosh computer You can transfer the images in your digital camera to a Macintosh computer. System requirements for a Macintosh computer To work with your camera, your Macintosh computer must meet or exceed the following requirements. For upd...

Page 44 - controller to select MSDC,; Installing the software on the Mac OS

HP photosmart 715 user guide 36 4 Use the right or left side of the controller to select MSDC, and then press OK . Installing the software on the Mac OS You can unload images to your computer either manually or automatically. To use the software’s automatic unload feature, install the ArcSoft PhotoI...

Page 45 - To connect the camera to a Macintosh computer

Sharing and printing images 37 Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer 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 computer 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Plug...

Page 46 - Unloading images to a Macintosh computer; To automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer; Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable.; If the welcome screen appears on your computer screen, click

HP photosmart 715 user guide 38 Unloading images to a Macintosh computer Unloading is the process of copying images from the CF memory card in the camera to a computer. You can unload images from your camera in two ways: automatically, or by mounting the camera as a disk drive. The automatic unload ...

Page 47 - Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer

Sharing and printing images 39 Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer When you unload images to your computer, the images continue to be stored on the CF memory card until you delete them. If you take new pictures and then unload images again, the automatic unload software ignores the old...

Page 48 - To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer; Change the camera's USB Protocol setting to MSDC so that; Use the following procedure to access your images as files:; Using a card reader

HP photosmart 715 user guide 40 To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer 1 Change the camera's USB Protocol setting to MSDC so that the camera will look like a disk drive to the computer. For more information, see “Changing the USB protocol setting” on page 35. 2 Connect the camera to the...

Page 49 - Powering your camera

Maintaining your camera 41 Maintaining your camera This chapter describes how to use batteries or an alternating current (AC) power adapter to power your camera, how to care for your camera and CF memory card, and how to use your camera safely. Powering your camera Your digital camera can be powered...

Page 50 - To extend battery life

HP photosmart 715 user guide 42 Note When the empty-battery symbol on the status LCD begins blinking and the camera beeps repeatedly, the power is about to shut off. You need to replace the batteries before you can take another picture. The life of the batteries depends on several factors. These inc...

Page 51 - Replacing batteries; To insert new batteries; Using an AC power adapter

Maintaining your camera 43 Replacing batteries The camera uses four AA batteries. You can use photo-quality titanium, lithium, or alkaline AA batteries, or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. You can purchase additional batteries from your local camera or electronics store. Use only batteries that are i...

Page 52 - To connect an AC power adapter; Plug the adapter into a power source (such as a wall outlet or

HP photosmart 715 user guide 44 AC power adapters are available at www.hpshopping.com (selected countries only). For AC adapter specifications, see HP’s photosmart website at www.hp.com/photosmart and click support. Note An AC power adapter provides power to the camera. It does not recharge the batt...

Page 53 - Maintaining the CF memory card; Formatting a CF memory card

Maintaining your camera 45 Maintaining the CF memory card The “film” used in the digital camera is a reusable CompactFlash (CF) memory card. The card is more economical than conventional film because you can delete unwanted images from the CF memory card to make space available for new images, and y...

Page 54 - Removing the CF memory card; To remove the CF memory card; Open the CF memory card door.; Camera

HP photosmart 715 user guide 46 Removing the CF memory card The following instructions describe how to remove the CF memory card from the camera. To remove the CF memory card 1 Open the CF memory card door. 2 Rotate the gray card ejection lever up, and then push the lever in to the camera to eject t...

Page 55 - Safety precautions; not

Maintaining your camera 47 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. Keep the camera dry. Exposing the camera to excessive moisture can cause it to malfunction. If...

Page 57 - Troubleshooting; Problems and solutions; Problem

Troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about the following items: troubleshooting HP support camera warranty Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera does not turn on. The CF memory card door is open. Close the CF memory card door. The batteries...

Page 64 - Getting assistance; Visiting HP Web sites; HP product support; HP assistance; Visiting related Web sites

HP photosmart 715 user guide 56 Getting assistance To help ensure trouble-free performance, your HP 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. Visiting HP Web s...

Page 65 - Contacting HP Customer Support; How HP can help; Obtaining support within the United States; Free telephone support for one year

Troubleshooting 57 Contacting HP Customer Support In addition to the Web, you can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and service for your camera. Prices, availability, and hours of support are subject to change without notice. How HP can help HP's support hotline can help resolve problems w...

Page 66 - Upgraded warranty options; Obtaining support worldwide

HP photosmart 715 user guide 58 Upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the U.S. only): Standard Next Day Exchange Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP Suppo...

Page 69 - HP product

Troubleshooting 61 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 1 HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defec...

Page 70 - Hardware repair services

HP photosmart 715 user guide 62 EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries, states or prov...

Page 71 - Reference; Symbols on the status LCD

Reference 63 Reference This appendix describes: the symbols on the status LCD. the camera indicator lights (LEDs). the menus that appear on the image display. the camera specifications. Symbols on the status LCD Batteries good Batteries low Batteries empty Automatic flash on Flash off Flash on Autom...

Page 72 - Camera menus; Indicator light

HP photosmart 715 user guide 64 Camera indicator lights (LEDs) Camera menus The following are menu icons that appear in the main menu on the image display. Best image quality Self-timer on Macro Pictures remaining Camera connected to computer Indicator light State Meaning Viewfinder Green The camera...

Page 73 - Menu

Reference 65 Menu Icon Description Delete Remove one or more images from the CF memory card Print Set or clear DPOF printing tags Display Switch between several display magnifications and reductions Lock Tag images as read-only (locked images cannot be deleted) Setup Gain access to the following set...

Page 74 - Camera specifications

HP photosmart 715 user guide 66 Camera specifications Sensor 3.3 megapixels, 1/1.8-inch CCD Color depth 30-bit Resolution 3.3 megapixels( BEST and BETTER image quality settings: 2048 by 1536 pixels; GOOD image quality setting: 640 by 480 pixels) Memory card CompactFlash Type I; all Type I storage si...

Page 77 - Index

Index 69 Index Numbers2x digital zoom 1 3x optical zoom 1 AAC adapter connecting 44 purchasing 44 using 41 , 43 Web site 44 AC power adapter 43 aperture 66 Apple Macintosh. See Macintosh computer ArcSoft PhotoImpression 39 AUTO FLASH setting 21 automatic exposure 9 automatic flash. See flash automat...