Document Outline

• hp photosmart 315 digital camera
• user’s guide
• English
• Contents
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started 7
  • Chapter 2: Taking Photos 17
  • Chapter 3: Reviewing Your Photos 25
  • Chapter 4: Adjusting the Camera Settings 39
  • Chapter 5: Sharing and Printing Photos 55
  • Chapter 6: CompactFlash Memory 67
  • Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera 73
  • Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 79
  • Chapter 9: Care and Safety 93
  • Appendix A: Reference 97
  • Appendix B: Regulatory and Warranty Information 103
  • Index 109
• Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Introduction
  • Camera parts
  • Quick setup
    • 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 ...
      • 3. Pull the strap through the loop, then pull the knot tight.
      • 4. Close the memory card door.
    • Step 2: Install the batteries
    • Step 3: Choose the camera language
      • 1. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
      • 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.
    • Step 4: Set the camera date and time
      • 1. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select the date and time format you want to...
      • 2. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to select the day (date) of the month, then...
      • 3. Select the month, year, hour, minutes, and AM or PM in the same manner, then press OK.
      • 4. To confirm the date and time, press OK.
  • Turning the camera on and off
  • Using the 5-way controller
    • 1. Press the image LCD on/off button to turn the image LCD on.
    • 2. Press the menu button.
    • 3. Press the right or left side of the 5-way controller until the desired menu is selected on the...
    • 4. Press OK to open the menu. To press OK, push the center of the 5-way controller straight in, w...
    • 5. Press the up or down side of the 5-way controller to highlight your choice. The highlight bar ...
    • 6. Press OK to confirm your selection.
• Chapter 2: Taking Photos
  • Taking a photo
    • 1. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
    • 2. Frame your subject in the viewfinder.
    • 3. Press and hold the shutter button 1/2 way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exp...
    • 4. When you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder, press the shutter button a...
  • Auto Focus and Auto Exposure
  • Previewing your photos
    • To preview a photo:
      • 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. Frame your photo in the image LCD by pointing the camera lens at your subject.
      • 4. Press and hold the shutter button 1/2 way down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and exp...
      • 5. When you see the steady green light to the right of the viewfinder, press the shutter button a...
  • Using Instant Review
    • To use Instant Review:
      • 1. Take your photo.
      • 2. To save the photo, press OK or do nothing. The image LCD turns off.
  • Tips for taking the best photos
• Chapter 3: Reviewing 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.
    • 3. Use the 5-way controller to sequence through your photos.
  • Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your photos
    • 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 pres...
      • 5. To advance to the next set of thumbnails, use the 5-way controller to move the yellow border t...
      • 6. When you want to see one photo in normal view, use the 5-way controller to move the yellow bor...
  • Magnifying your photos
    • 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.
      • 7. Use the 5-way controller to pan left and right, or up and down.
      • 8. Press OK to return to normal view.
  • Erasing your photos
    • 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. If you are erasing a single photo, use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scrol...
      • 4. Press the menu button.
      • 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...
      • 7. If you chose to erase all photos, you are asked to confirm. To confirm, use the right or left ...
      • 8. If you want to erase another photo, use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scro...
      • 9. When you are finished erasing photos, use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to selec...
  • Locking your photos
    • To lock or unlock 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. If you are locking or unlocking a single photo, use the right or left side of the 5-way contro...
      • 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. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select Yes if you want to lock or unlock th...
      • 7. If you chose to lock or unlock all photos, you are asked to confirm. To confirm, use the right...
      • 8. If you want to lock or unlock another photo, use the right or left side of the 5-way controlle...
      • 9. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select Exit, then press OK.
  • Rotating your photos
    • 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 ro...
      • 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. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select the direction you want to rotate the...
      • 7. Press OK repeatedly to continue to rotate the photo in the same direction until you are happy ...
      • 8. If you want to rotate another photo, use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to scr...
      • 9. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select Exit, then press OK.
  • Creating a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file
    • To create or edit a DPOF file:
      • 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. If you are marking or unmarking a single photo, use the 5-way controller to scroll to the phot...
      • 4. Press the menu button.
      • 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 ...
      • 7. Press OK.
      • 8. If you chose to mark or unmark all photos, you are asked to confirm. To confirm, use the right...
      • 9. If you want to mark or unmark another photo, use the right or left side of the 5-way controlle...
      • 10. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select Exit, then press OK.
• Chapter 4: Adjusting the Camera Settings
  • Using the flash
    • To change the flash setting:
      • 1. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
      • 2. Press the flash button repeatedly until the flash setting you want displays on the status LCD....
      • 3. Take your photo.
  • Changing the photo quality
    • To change the photo quality:
      • 1. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
      • 2. Press the photo quality button repeatedly until the quality level you want is displayed on the...
  • Using the digital zoom
    • 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.
      • 4. Take your photo.
    • 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.
      • 6. If you want to zoom in closer, use the down side of the 5-way controller. Each time you press ...
      • 7. Take your photo.
  • Using the self-timer
    • To use the self-timer:
      • 1. Attach the camera to a tripod, or place it on a firm surface at an appropriate distance and he...
      • 2. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
      • 3. Frame your subject in the viewfinder. When you are ready to take the photo, press the photo qu...
      • 4. Press the shutter button all the way down, then release it.
  • Setting Instant Review
    • 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 ...
  • Setting the image LCD brightness
    • To set the image LCD brightness:
      • 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 LCD Brightness, then press OK.
      • 5. Use the right side of the 5-way controller to increase the LCD brightness or use the left side...
      • 6. Press OK.
  • Setting the date and time
    • 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.
      • 4. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to select the date and time format you want to...
      • 5. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to select the day (date) of the month, then...
      • 6. Select the month, year, hour, minutes, and AM or PM in the same manner, then press OK.
      • 7. To confirm the date and time, press OK.
  • Changing the camera language
    • 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, ...
  • Setting the beep
    • 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.
      • 3. Press OK to open the Setup menu.
      • 4. Use the up or down side of the 5-way controller to scroll to Beep.
      • 5. Use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to select On or Off, then press OK.
• Chapter 5: Sharing and Printing Photos
  • Connecting the camera to your Windows PC
    • System requirements for a Windows PC
    • Installing the software on a Windows PC
      • 1. Insert the HP PhotoSmart 315 CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation window aut...
      • 2. Click Next, then follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
    • Connecting the camera to a Windows PC
      • 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. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
    • Downloading photos to a Windows PC
      • To download photos to a Windows PC:
        • 1. Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable. See “Connecting the camera to a Windo...
        • 2. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
        • 3. Click Unload Camera.
        • 4. If desired, click the browse (...) button to select the folder where the photos will be saved....
        • 5. If you want to create a sub-folder based on the date and time, select In new sub-folder. A new...
        • 6. Click Start.
        • 7. Click Yes to confirm that the photos are being saved in the correct folder and to download the...
  • Connecting the camera to your Macintosh
    • System requirements for a Macintosh
    • Connecting the camera to a Macintosh
      • 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
      • To download photos to a Macintosh:
        • 1. Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable. See “Connecting the camera to a Macin...
        • 2. Slide the lens cover open to turn the camera on.
        • 3. Double-click the Untitled drive icon on your desktop.
        • 4. Select the photo or photos you want to transfer to your hard drive.
        • 5. In the Untitled drive window, select Copy from the Edit menu.
        • 6. Open the hard drive window and open the folder you want to store the photos in.
        • 7. In the hard drive window, select Paste from the Edit menu.
  • Using a card reader
  • Printing photos without a computer
  • JetSending your photos
    • To JetSend 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 Je...
      • 4. Turn the printer on.
      • 5. Place the camera and the printer 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) apart and aim the camera’s in...
      • 6. Press the shutter button all the way down to send the currently displayed photo.
• Chapter 6: CompactFlash Memory
  • Installing a memory card
    • 1. If you are replacing an existing card with a new one, make sure the memory card access light i...
    • 2. 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 le...
    • 4. Insert the new memory card so that the front of the card faces the front of the camera and the...
    • 5. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera until it stops. The card ejection leve...
    • 6. Fold the card ejection lever down against the card.
    • 7. Close the memory card door.
  • Checking the memory card status
  • Formatting a memory card
    • To format a memory card:
      • 1. Insert the memory card into the camera (see“Installing a memory card” on page68).
      • 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. To confirm, use the right or left side of the 5-way controller to select Yes, then press OK.
• Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera
  • Determining if the batteries need to be changed
  • Replacing 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 a...
    • 3. Insert four new batteries, making sure the + / - electrodes are facing the proper direction (s...
    • 4. Close the battery compartment cover by sliding it into place and then clicking it shut.
    • Using an AC power adapter
  • 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.
• Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
  • Problems and solutions
    • 1. Frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens as your subject and press the shutter ...
    • 2. Keeping the shutter button pressed 1/2 way down, frame your subject and then press the shutter...
  • Getting assistance
    • Help us help you better
      • 1. Record your HP product model number, serial number, and purchase date below. Your HP Customer ...
      • 2. Consult the Problems and Solutions section of this guide. There, we outline corrective steps t...
      • 3. If possible, visit one of our HP Customer Care Web sites. Most of the answers you need are as ...
      • 4. Organize your questions and note error messages, if any, that are displayed on the status LCD....
    • Using HP Customer Care online resources
    • Contacting HP Customer Care by phone
    • ArcSoft support
• Chapter 9: Care and Safety
  • Caring for your camera and accessories
    • Camera
    • AC power adapter
    • Batteries
    • Memory cards
  • Safety precautions
• Appendix A: Reference
  • Icons
  • Camera indicator lights
  • Error messages
  • Camera specifications
• Appendix B: Regulatory and Warranty Information
  • Regulatory notices
  • U.S.A.
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
  • Hewlett-Packard year 2000 warranty for consumer products distributed through authorized resellers
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