HP 318 - Manual

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 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 c...

v Table of Contents Visiting related Web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Contacting HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Obtaining support within the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Obtaining support worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Getting started 1 Getting started 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 megapix...

Getting started 3 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 ...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 4 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 dis...

Getting started 5 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...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 6 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 stra...

Getting started 7 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 yo...

Taking pictures 9 Taking pictures 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 i...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 10 . 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 S...

Taking pictures 11 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...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 12 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 t...

Taking pictures 13 (about 8 inches) to infinity and focuses on the object in the center of the frame. • If the light on your subject is low, wait for better natural light or use the flash. For more information, see “Using the flash” on page 21. • If the light on your subject is low and you are using...

Reviewing your images 15 Reviewing your images After you have taken some pictures and they are stored in the camera, you can view them by using the image display. While viewing your images, you can magnify or delete images, or create a print order to print a set of photos. Tip To preserve battery li...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 16 When you have finished reviewing images, be sure to turn off the image display to conserve battery power. To do this, press the IMAGE DISPLAY ON / OFF ( ) button or turn the camera off. Creating a print order You can use your camera to select the images that you want ...

Reviewing your images 17 If your images are stored on a CF memory card, you can insert the memory card directly into a DPOF-compatible printer. The printer reads the print order and prints the specified images. When you transfer your images from the camera to a computer, the print order is copied al...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 18 Deleting your images You can delete a single image or all images from the camera. After an image has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. Note If you have a CF memory card installed, images are deleted only from the card. To delete images 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Pres...

Reviewing your images 19 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 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu. 3 Turn the dial to scroll to the View Thu...

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...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 22 Note The flash recharges between pictures. This is indicated by a blinking flash icon on the status LCD. In addition, if the image display is on, the message FLASH CHARGING might appear in the status line at the bottom of the image display when you press the SHUTTER b...

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. In addition, if the image display is on, GOOD , BETTER or BEST appears in the...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 24 Here are some important notes about the image quality setting: You can use different image quality settings for different images. The camera retains the current image quality setting until you change it, even if you turn the camera off. Because image quality affects t...

Adjusting the camera settings 25 To use the digital zoom 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the DIGITAL ZOOM ( ) button once to turn on the digital zoom. The image display comes on automatically and 2X DIGITAL ZOOM appears in the status line. Note Pressing the button again activates the self- timer. 3 Us...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 26 4 After 10 seconds, the camera takes the picture and the self- timer turns off automatically. To cancel the self-timer before the camera takes the picture, press the button again. Setting the date and time The camera has a real-time clock that records the date and tim...

Adjusting the camera settings 27 5 Select the date format you want to use. You can choose MDY (mm/dd/yyyy), DMY (dd/mm/yyyy), or YMD (yyyy/mm/dd). 6 Select the day, month, and year. 7 Select the hour format you want to use—12-hour or 24-hour. 8 Select the hour and minutes. 9 To save your settings, s...

Sharing and printing images 31 Installing the software on a Windows computer 1 Insert the HP photosmart 318 CD into your computer’s CD- ROM drive. The installation window automatically appears. If the installation window does not appear, use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate your CD-ROM driv...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 32 To connect the camera to a Windows computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the camera. 3 Plug the flat end of the cable into any USB port on your computer. Note When the camera is connected to your computer, only the...

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...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 34 To use a memory card reader 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the memory card from the camera. 3 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot in the memory card reader. 4 Turn the computer on if you haven’t already. 5 Double-click the HP Photo Imaging...

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

Sharing and printing images 37 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 the camera is turned off. 2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable (supplied) into t...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 38 To automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable. 2 Turn the camera on. The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is connected to a computer. 3 If the welcome screen appears on your computer sc...

Sharing and printing images 39 In the HP Automatic Image Unload Options window, you can disable the automatic unload feature. To turn the feature on again, open the Automatic Image Unload Options file in the ArcSoft PhotoImpression folder. The automatic unload software stores your images in a folder...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 40 • Windows: Double-click the icon for the newly assigned disk drive in My Computer or navigate to the drive letter in Windows Explorer. Use the Copy and Paste commands to transfer selected images to your hard drive. • Macintosh: Double-click the Untitled drive icon. Th...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 42 Determining the number of pictures you can take You can store as many as 113 images in the camera’s internal memory. The number of pictures that you can take and store in the space remaining in memory depends on several factors. Unlike conventional film, each digital ...

Storing images in memory 43 If internal memory is full, “0” appears for the remaining picture count and a red light appears to the right of the viewfinder when you press the SHUTTER button. In addition, if the image display is on, the message MEMORY FULL appears in the status line. To resume taking ...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 44 Installing a CF memory card Use only CompactFlash Association (CFA) certified type 1 CF memory cards with your digital camera. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are available in a variety of memory sizes. You can purchase additional CF memory cards f...

Storing images in memory 45 6 Gently push the CF memory card all the way into the camera. 7 Close the CF memory card door. Tip If you cannot close the CF memory card door, you might not have inserted the card correctly. Remove the card and try again. Checking the CF memory card status If you have a ...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 46 If you receive the card error indications and the card is formatted and is not full, the card might be damaged. Try reformatting the card, or try a different card. Using both internal memory and a CF memory card If you have images stored in internal memory and you ins...

Storing images in memory 47 The images are copied from internal memory to the CF memory card. Your images are still stored in internal memory until you delete them. If you have created a print order for those images, the print order is copied to the CF memory card along with the images. Formatting m...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 48 When memory has been formatted, the message NO IMAGES IN MEMORY (or NO IMAGES ON CF CARD ) appears on the image display. CAUTION Formatting deletes everything stored on the CF memory card, including files from other devices such as pocket computers. Make sure you are ...

Powering and maintaining your camera 49 Powering and maintaining your camera This chapter describes how to use batteries or an AC power adapter to power your camera, how to care for your camera, and how to use your camera safely. Powering your camera Your digital camera can be powered by batteries o...

Powering and maintaining your camera 51 Replacing batteries The camera uses four AA batteries. You can use photo-lithium or photo-quality alkaline AA batteries, or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. You can purchase additional batteries from your local camera or electronics store. Note If you choose to...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 52 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 display for an extended period. Use only an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use wit...

Powering and maintaining your camera 53 Caring for your camera and accessories Camera Keep the lens clean to help you 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 displays to clean off any fingerprints and dust. ...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 54 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 malfunctio...

Troubleshooting, support, and warranties 55 Troubleshooting, support, and warranties Problems and solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The camera does not turn on. The batteries are not functioning correctly. Check the following conditions:• The type of batteries that you have installed in the ...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 60 Error messages If an error message appears on the image display, try one of the following solutions. The computer does not recognize the camera and the automatic image unload does not start. The camera is not configured correctly for the type of computer you have. Ope...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 62 Getting assistance HP provides several resources on the World Wide Web to provide help with your camera whenever you want. Visiting HP Web sites HP product support Visit www.hp.com/go/support to find information for your camera model. After you enter the section that ...

Troubleshooting, support, and warranties 63 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 ca...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 64 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...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 68 DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 9 THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THI...

Appendix A: Reference 69 Appendix A: Reference This appendix describes: the symbols on the status LCD. the camera indicator lights. the camera specifications. Symbols on the status LCD Icon Meaning Batteries full Batteries partially charged Batteries empty; sufficient memory for a few pictures (blin...

Appendix A: Reference 71 Camera indicator lights Indicator light State Meaning Viewfinder Green The camera has achieved the best focus and exposure and is ready to take a photo. Yellow The camera cannot find a focus or the exposure will take longer than 1/30 second. Red The camera cannot take a phot...

HP photosmart 318 User Guide 72 Camera specifications Sensor 2.31 megapixels, 1/2.6-inch CCD Color depth 30-bit Resolution BEST and BETTER photo quality settings: 1792 x 1200 pixelsGOOD photo quality setting: 592 x 400 pixels Internal memory 8 megabytes (MB) Memory card Compact Flash Type I; all sto...