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  • Page 2 Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. HP, the HP logo, and PhotoSmart are property of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Photo Quality ... 17 Using the Flash ... 19 Using the Focus ... 20 Using the Self-timer ... 21 Using the Digital Zoom ... 22 Setting the Date and Time ... 23 Changing the Language ... 24 www.hp.com/photosmart...
  • Page 4 Downloading Photos to Your PC ... 34 Chapter 6: CompactFlash Memory Card ... 37 Installing and Removing Memory Cards ... 37 Determining if a Memory Card is Full ... 39 Formatting a Memory Card ... 40 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 5 AC Power Adapter ... 48 Batteries ... 48 Memory Cards ... 48 Cleaning the Camera and Lens ... 49 Camera Specifications ... 50 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and Assistance ...51 Problems and Solutions ... 51 Getting Assistance ... 57 ArcSoft Software Support ... 61 www.hp.com/photosmart...
  • Page 6 Appendix B: Regulatory and Warranty Information ... 69 Regulatory Notices ... 69 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ... 71 Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty for Consumer Products Distributed Through Authorized Resellers ... 74 Index ... 75 hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Product Overview Your simple-to-use HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera takes high-quality photos that you can print or share with family and friends on the Internet or via email. It comes with software for editing, storing, and printing your photos. Your camera includes the following features: •...

  • Page 8: Camera Description

    Camera Description The following illustrations show the front, back, and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera. memory flash card slot connector AC power battery adapter compartment connector cover viewfinder self-timer viewfinder light menu dial lens hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 9: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Setting up the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera is quick and easy steps and you’ll be ready to take photos. Step 1: Attach the Wrist Strap Using the wrist strap included in the box with your camera, thread the short loop through the wrist strap attachment.
  • Page 10 Language” on page 24. Slide the mode The Language menu displays. Turn the menu switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on. dial to select a language, then press the hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide dial. menu...
  • Page 11 YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD format. Select the current time format to set the time on a 12 or 24 hour clock. When you are finished, turn the dial. www.hp.com/photosmart dial to select the date or the time, then press the dial to select menu dial.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Taking Photos

    If you want to immediately delete the photo while it is being saved, press the menu www.hp.com/photosmart switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on. button half way down to allow the camera to focus and adjust dial.

  • Page 14: Using Instant Review

    The photo displays automatically on the image LCD for your review. To delete the photo, press the If you do not delete the photo, the camera saves the photo to the memory card and turns off the image LCD. dial. menu hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 15 Turn the menu Your photos will be stored to the CompactFlash memory card without being shown on the image LCD. www.hp.com/photosmart switch up to the camera icon. dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD. dial to highlight the...

  • Page 16: Using The Image Lcd As A Viewfinder

    LCD on. button half way to allow the camera to focus and adjust the hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide button all the way down shutter...

  • Page 17: Tips For Taking The Best Photos

    Clean the lens and LCD screens occasionally with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions or chemically treated tissues. • Although the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has an electronic Auto Focus system, some conditions may cause the camera to focus improperly. Some examples are in the following table.
  • Page 18 Neon signs, fluorescent lamps, television images, sun rays through trees Baseballs, hummingbirds, race cars Wire netting or fencing, latticework Sunsets, candlelight button half way down. When the green light appears, re- shutter hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide button all the shutter...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Adjusting The Camera Settings

    Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera has default settings that take great photos in most indoor and outdoor locations. To adjust the camera settings, use the Capture menu on the image LCD. Changing the Photo Quality Adjusting the photo quality setting changes the quality of the photo and determines how many photos can be stored on the CompactFlash memory card.
  • Page 20 Capture menu on the image LCD. dial to highlight the current dial to highlight a Photo Quality hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide icon, then press the Photo Quality setting, then press the menu...

  • Page 21: Using The Flash

    Press the menu Turn the menu Turn the menu www.hp.com/photosmart switch up to the camera icon. dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD. dial to highlight the current dial to highlight a setting, then press the Flash .

  • Page 22: Using The Focus

    Using the Focus The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera default setting is the camera setting to setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD. To change the focus setting: Slide the mode Press the menu Turn the menu...

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Timer

    The self-timer turns off after the photo is taken. To turn it off before you Note: press the menu. www.hp.com/photosmart When on, the Self-timer ON switch up to the camera icon. dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

  • Page 24: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom The HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera includes a digital zoom so you can make a subject appear closer. When the digital zoom is on, the image LCD turns on to help you frame your subject. When the digital zoom is on, photos are captured at 640x480 resolution.

  • Page 25: Setting The Date And Time

    Change the month, date, year, hour and minute by turning the dial to move to a new field. menu Turn the menu www.hp.com/photosmart switch up to the camera icon. dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD. dial to highlight the Set Up...

  • Page 26: Changing The Language

    Changing the Language With the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera you can change the language of the camera menus. To change the language: Slide the mode Press the menu 3. Turn the menu 4. Turn the menu dial. menu Turn the...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos

    LCD. While viewing your photos, you can delete, magnify, and lock your photos and change the welcome screen. To preserve battery life, connect an HP-approved AC power adapter while Tip: using the image LCD to review your photos.

  • Page 28: Deleting Your Photos

    Review menu. dial to highlight the Thumbnails dial to scroll through the thumbnails. A frame marks the selected dial to exit thumbnail view and display the selected photo in full hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide icon, then press the...
  • Page 29 • returns to Review mode without deleting any photos. Exit If you selected www.hp.com/photosmart switch down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or dial to select a photo to delete. dial to access the Review menu. dial to highlight the...

  • Page 30: Magnifying Your Photos

    Magnify dial to scroll the image vertically. To scroll the image horizontally, dial and select Scroll Left/Right dial and select menu hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide icon, then press the dial. menu Zoom Out...

  • Page 31: Locking And Unlocking Your Photos

    Lock All • Unlock All If you selected www.hp.com/photosmart dial down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or reviewed dial to select a photo to lock or unlock. dial to access the Review menu. dial to highlight the Lock/Unlock locks or unlocks the current photo.

  • Page 32: Personalizing Your Welcome Screen

    The last photo taken or dial to select the photo to be used as the welcome screen. dial to access the Review menu. dial to highlight the Welcome Screen Use This Photo hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide icon, then press the menu...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Sharing And Printing Photos

    Processor Memory (RAM) Free hard disk space Video display CD-ROM Operating system Port www.hp.com/photosmart 166 MHz Pentium or equivalent 32 MB RAM or more 150 MB 800x600, 16-bit or higher 4x or better Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows Me...

  • Page 34: Installing The Software

    To preserve battery life, connect an AC power adapter while downloading Tip: photos to your PC. For more information on AC adapters see “Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended)” on page 44. setup.exe hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 35 If you have a computer (such as a laptop) that has a PCMCIA slot, you can Tip: read photos directly from the CompactFlash memory card using a PCMCIA adapter. See the adapter manufacturer’s instructions for details. When you use a PCMCIA adapter, the PhotoImpression software reads the memory card as an additional disk. www.hp.com/photosmart...

  • Page 36: Downloading Photos To Your Pc

    Photos are not saved to your hard drive until after the next step. Note: Download the photos to your computer: • To get every photo from the camera, click button. Acquire hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide Get All Photos From Camera...
  • Page 37 Get Selected Photos From Camera To delete photos from the camera after they are saved on your Note: computer, select Close the dialog box. The photos appear in the Photo Album. www.hp.com/photosmart Delete All Photos from Camera after you download.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Compactflash Memory Card

    Chapter 6: CompactFlash Memory Card The “film” used in the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera is a removable, reusable CompactFlash memory card. Once a photo is taken, it is stored on the memory card until you delete it or the card is formatted.
  • Page 40 To install a new memory card: Open the memory card compartment door. If there is a card already in the camera, remove the existing card. 2. Pull with the clip to remove the card. hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 41: Determining If A Memory Card Is Full

    The photo quality setting determines the number of photos the memory card can hold. To increase the amount of photos you can store on the memory card, reduce the photo quality setting. See “Changing the Photo Quality” on page 17. www.hp.com/photosmart switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on.

  • Page 42: Formatting A Memory Card

    Also re-format cards that you previously used in a different camera, to optimize them for use with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera. Caution: Formatting erases all photos or files from the card, including those that are locked.

  • Page 43: Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera

    Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera The HP PhotoSmart 215 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.

  • Page 44: Battery Life

    Temperature conditions (colder temperatures result in shorter battery life when the camera is operating) To preserve battery life: • Use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera. • Turn off the digital camera between photos.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Batteries

    • Limit your use of the image LCD, except when using an HP approved AC power adapter. Replacing the Batteries To insert new batteries: Make sure the Open the battery compartment. • Unlock the battery compartment by sliding the lever to the unlock icon.

  • Page 46: Using An Ac Power Adapter (Recommended)

    To extend the life of your batteries, use an AC power adapter as your power source when you connect your camera to a computer or when using the image LCD for an extended period of time. Only use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera.
  • Page 47 AC power adapters are available from regions). For AC adapter specifications, refer to HP’s PhotoSmart Web site at www.hp.com/photosmart An AC power adapter provides power to the camera. It does not recharge Note: the batteries. To connect an AC power adapter: Plug the adapter into a power source (such as a wall outlet or power strip).
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  • Page 49: Chapter 8: Care, Maintenance And Safety

    • If you move the camera from a cold to a warm location or from a warm to cold location, always allow the camera several minutes to adjust to the current ambient temperature before you use it. www.hp.com/photosmart...

  • Page 50: Ac Power Adapter

    AC Power Adapter • Use an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with the HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera. Caution: Use of any other adapter voids your warranty and may damage your camera. Batteries • Before installing batteries, turn the camera off.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Camera And Lens

    Use a dry, soft, lint-free cloth, to gently wipe fingerprints and dust from the lens, viewfinder and status and image LCDs. • Wipe the outside surfaces of the camera with a clean, dry cloth. Never use a rough cloth or abrasive cleaners that can scratch the camera. www.hp.com/photosmart...

  • Page 52: Camera Specifications

    Built-in flash with range of 2 to 8 feet (.6m to 2.5m) Modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye reduction, On and Off 1.8 inch color LCD with 61,600 pixels 4 AA batteries (included) or AC power adapter (optional) USB to PC, standard tripod mount hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 53: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting And Assistance

    Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and Assistance If you have a problem using your HP PhotoSmart 215 digital camera, first review this section. If you cannot find the solution to your problem here, see “Getting Assistance” on page 57. Problems and Solutions...
  • Page 54 Format the memory card or replace it with a new, formatted card. To take a photo, disconnect the camera from the computer. Slide the mode switch down to the OFF position and then back up to the camera icon. hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 55 The batteries are low. A conflicting software application may be open. www.hp.com/photosmart Solution Use the flash. Reset the date and time. To avoid losing date and time information, replace low batteries promptly. Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected at both ends and the cable is connected directly to a working USB port.
  • Page 56 The camera’s Auto Focus range is 2 feet (60cm) from the front of the lens to infinity. For a clear, sharp image, make sure your subject is not closer than 2 feet (60cm) or use the Macro mode. hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 57 The flash was on, but the subject was too far away. www.hp.com/photosmart Solution The camera focuses on the object in the center of the frame. For best results, compose your photo with your subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 58 Try taking the photo from a different angle. Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day. Use the Fill Flash setting if there is light behind your subject. hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 59: Getting Assistance

    To help ensure trouble-free performance, your HP PhotoSmart 215 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.

  • Page 60: 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. It will help us make your support experience the best it can be! Record your HP product serial number, model number, and purchase date below.
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62 Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom U.S. hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide +36 (0)1 382 1111 + 353 (0)1 662 5525 + 39 02 264 10350 03 3335 8333 +82 (2) 3270 0700 080-999-0700 +60 (3) 295 2566...

  • Page 63: Arcsoft Software Support

    You can also email a technician for assistance at call 510-440-9901 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, Pacific time). www.hp.com/photosmart . The technical support section of the Web site offers an online support@arcsoft.com...
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  • Page 65: Appendix A: Reference

    Checking the Camera’s Status The status LCD is located above the image LCD on the back of the camera. In Capture and Review modes the status LCD displays information about the camera, the settings that are selected, and any problems. www.hp.com/photosmart...
  • Page 66 Fine. 1280x960 resolution, medium compression. Super Fine Photo Indicates the current photo quality setting is set at Quality Super Fine. 1280x960 resolution, low compression. Full Battery The battery is new. Partially-charged The battery has been used. Battery hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 67 Icon www.hp.com/photosmart Status Meaning Low/Empty Battery The battery needs to be replaced. Photos Remaining Displays the approximate number of photos available to be taken at the current photo quality level. The number will not always change after a photo is taken.
  • Page 68 Indicates the current Focus is set to Macro. Macro range is 4 inches to 3 feet (10cm to 1m). Self-timer ON Indicates the Self-Timer is on. Self-timer OFF Indicates the Self-Timer is off. hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 69: Capture Mode Menu

    “Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings” on page 17. The following are the menu items available in the Capture menu: www.hp.com/photosmart switch up to the camera icon and press mode Date & Time...

  • Page 70: Playback Mode Menu

    For more information about reviewing your photos, see “Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos” on page 25. The following are the menu items available in the playback menu: switch down to the playback icon. In mode hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 71: Appendix B: Regulatory And Warranty Information

    For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities. Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numèrique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matèriel brouiller du Canada. www.hp.com/photosmart...
  • Page 72 Japan Korea hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...

  • Page 73: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement

    Software, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by HP; or c. Operation outside the product’s specifications. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect www.hp.com/photosmart...
  • Page 74 HP support contract with the customer. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for the particular failure or damage.
  • Page 75 2. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 76: Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty For Consumer Products Distributed Through Authorized Resellers

    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...

  • Page 77: Index

    Adapter PCMCIA ArcSoft software support Assistance Batteries care, maintenance and safety icons life of replacing www.hp.com/photosmart Camera care, maintenance and saftey cleaning connecting to PC description features language safety information specifications status LCD warranty Camera Settings...
  • Page 78 Installing batteries memory card software Instant Review turning off using Language changing choosing at first power-on Lens cleaning Locking, photos Magnifying, photos Memory Cards care, maintenance and safety formatting installing removing hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 79 Printing, photos Problems and Solutions Removing memory cards Reviewing Photos www.hp.com/photosmart Safety information Setup, quick Sharing, photos Software downloading photos installing warranty Specifications camera Status LCD System Requirements Taking a photo Thumbnails...
  • Page 80 Warranty year 2000 Welcome Logo, personalizing Wrist strap, attaching Year 2000 warranty Zoom, digital hp photosmart 215 digital camera user’s guide...
  • Page 81 Singapore 9/00 www.hp.com/photosmart ©2000 Hewlett-Packard Company C8890-90029...

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