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  • Page 1 HP Photosmart M415 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share User’s Manual Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
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  • Page 3 © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ..... . . 9 Setup ....... 10 Attach the Wrist Strap .
  • Page 6 Record Audio ..... . . 69 Using HP Instant Share....71 Using the HP Instant Share Menu .
  • Page 7 Resetting the Camera ....96 HP Image Zone Software ....96 System Requirements (Windows Only) .
  • Page 8 HP Accessibility Website ....136 HP Photosmart Website ....136 Support Process..... 137 Phone Support.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    • 7 shooting modes—Choose a preset shooting mode for best exposure for common picture scenes. See page 42. • HP Instant Share—Easily select still images in your camera to be sent automatically to a variety of destinations such as e-mail addresses, online albums, and more, the next time your camera is connected to a computer.

  • Page 10: Setup

    To further enhance your experience, you can purchase an HP Photosmart M-series dock. The camera dock allows you to easily transfer images to a computer, send images to a printer, view images on a television, and recharge batteries in your camera.

  • Page 11: Install The Batteries

    147. For hints on optimizing battery performance, see Appendix A, Managing Batteries, starting on page143. TIP: You can also use an optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera. If you use rechargeable NiMH batteries, you can recharge the batteries in the camera...

  • Page 12: Turn On The Camera

    The lens extends and the Power light to the left of the switch turns on solid green. The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up. 4. Choose the Language The first time you turn the camera on, you are prompted to choose a language.

  • Page 13: Set The Region

    5. Set the Region After choosing a language, you are prompted to choose the continent where you live. The Language and Region settings determine the defaults for the date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television (see TV Configuration on page 91).
  • Page 14 TIP: If you need to change the date and time settings later, you can do this with the Date & Time setting in the Setup Menu. See Date & Time on page 89. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Install And Format A Memory Card (Optional)

    7. Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional) Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips. However, you can use a memory card (purchased separately) instead to store images and video clips. For more information about supported memory cards, see Storage on page 166.
  • Page 16 To use internal memory and view images stored there, remove the memory card. You can also transfer images from the internal memory to the memory card (see Move Images to Card on page 93). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Install The Software

    The HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images from the camera, and then view, edit, print, or e-mail them. It also allows you to configure the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera. NOTE: If you do not install the HP Image Zone software, you can still use the camera, but certain features will be affected.

  • Page 18: Macintosh

    Macintosh computers. 1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer. 2. Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 3. Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop.

  • Page 19: Camera Parts

    NOTE: For an interactive learning experience (in English) that will guide you through the most-used features of your camera and provide basic digital photography tips, please install and run the Interactive User’s Guide program from your software. Camera Parts Refer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts.

  • Page 20: Back And Right Side Of The Camera

    • Solid—Camera is on. • Blinking rapidly—Camera is shutting down due to lack of battery power. • Blinking slowly—Camera is charging the batteries using the optional HP AC power adapter. • Off—Camera is off. switch Turns the camera power on and off.
  • Page 21 Name Description Zoom lever • Zoom Out—While taking still (page 38) pictures, zooms out the lens to the wide angle position. • Thumbnails—While in Playback, allows you to view still images and the first frames of video clips arranged in a matrix of nine thumbnail images per screen.
  • Page 22 Allows you to frame pictures and video (page 34) clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback, and to view all the menus. Turns the HP Instant Share Menu on and HP Instant Share/ off on the Image Display. Print button (page 71)
  • Page 23 Name Description 15 Viewfinder lights • Solid red—Video is recording. • AF solid green—When you press the Shutter button halfway down, this light turns on solid when the camera is ready to take a picture (auto exposure and auto focus are locked, and the flash is ready).

  • Page 24: Front, Left Side, And Bottom Of The Camera

    Self-Timer or Self-Timer - 2 shots. Also turns on solid when recording video. Flash Provides additional light to improve (page 40) picture-taking. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Camera States

    Name Description Allows you to connect an optional HP AC Power adapter power adapter to the camera to either connector operate the camera without batteries, or recharge NiMH rechargeable batteries in the camera. Allows you to connect a USB cable from...

  • Page 26: Camera Menus

    ISO speed, color settings, and imprinting the date and time on the images. For information about using this menu, see Using the Capture Menu on page 46. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 72. NOTE: To use the HP Instant Share Menu to send images to destinations other than printers (such as e-mail addresses or online services), you must first set up the menu.

  • Page 28: Camera Status Screen

    NOTE: The status screen does not display any time Live View is on, except when the Capture Menu is also displayed. Instead, the icon for the new flash, shooting mode, or timer setting displays in the Live View screen. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Restoring Previous Settings

    Restoring Previous Settings The flash, shooting mode, and timer settings, as well as some of the Capture Menu settings that you set, reset to their default values after you turn the camera off. However, you can restore your settings from the last time the camera was on by holding down the button while turning the camera on.
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  • Page 31: Taking Pictures And Recording Video Clips

    2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking Still Pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display. For example, if a menu is currently displayed when you press the Shutter button, the menu will be canceled, and the camera will take a picture.

  • Page 32: Recording Audio With Still Pictures

    HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can also review the audio clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.

  • Page 33: Recording Video Clips

    TIP: A video clip includes audio. To hear the audio portion of your video clips, transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can also review the audio portion of your video clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.

  • Page 34: Using Live View

    Live View screen. # Icon Description Power indicator, such as this low battery level indicator (see Power Indicators on page 149) Indicates that a memory card is installed in the camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Focusing The Camera

    # Icon Description Remaining pictures count (actual number depends on the current Image Quality setting and how much space remains in memory) Image Quality setting (default is 5MP) Focus brackets (see the next section, Focusing the Camera) Focusing the Camera The focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the still picture you are taking or the video clip you are recording.
  • Page 36 (10 to 80 cm or 4 to 32 in), either move farther away from or closer to the subject, or set the camera to a shooting mode other than Macro (see Using the Shooting Modes on page 42). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Using Focus Lock

    If there is not enough contrast or light in the focus region, try using Focus Lock (see the next section, Using Focus Lock), or simply turn on more light, if that is possible. Using Focus Lock Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, or to capture action shots more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where the action will occur.

  • Page 38: Using Zoom

    1.05x to 6x larger. 1. Press Zoom In on the Zoom lever to optically zoom in to the maximum level, then release the button. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 2. Press Zoom In again and continue to press it until you reach the desired size in the Image Display. A yellow frame surrounds the area of the image that will be captured, and the image enlarges in the yellow frame. The resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom.

  • Page 40: Setting The Flash

    Exposure time may be increased when using this setting; therefore, you should use a tripod or set the camera on a stable surface to avoid camera shake. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 If the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting, the icon for the setting (in the previous table) will appear in the Live View screen. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off.

  • Page 42: Using The Shooting Modes

    Use Fast Shot mode in bright light conditions when the subject is moderate to long distances away. The camera uses a fixed focus instead of auto focus, allowing you to take pictures very quickly. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Setting Description Action Use Action mode to capture sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you want to stop the action. The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO speeds to stop motion. Portrait Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.

  • Page 44: Using The Self-Timer Settings

    10-second countdown period. TIP: You cannot record audio with a still picture when using the self-timer settings, but you can add an audio clip later (see Record Audio on page 69). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 For Video Clips: To start recording video, press the Video button and then release it. If Live View is on, a 10-second countdown appears on the Image Display. The Self-Timer/Video light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera starts recording the video.

  • Page 46: Using The Capture Menu

    To restore Capture Menu settings to what they were when you last turned the camera off, hold down the button as you turn the camera back on. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Help For The Menu Options

    Help for the Menu Options Help... is the last option in each of the sub-menus within the Capture Menu. The Help... option provides information about that Capture Menu option and its settings. For example, if you press the button when Help... is highlighted in the White Balance sub-menu, the White Balance Help screen is displayed, as shown.
  • Page 48 This is the most memory- efficient setting, but produces lower-quality images. This setting is good for images that you want to send via e-mail or post to the Internet. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 The Image Quality setting not only affects the quality of the images but, as a result, also the number of images that can be stored either in the internal memory in the camera or on an optional memory card. For example, the 5MP Best setting results in the highest quality images, but consumes more storage space in memory than the next lower setting, 5MP.

  • Page 50: Adaptive Lighting

    Adaptive Lighting does not affect exposure settings, so brightened areas may appear noisy or grainy, and indoor or night images may be blurry if taken without a flash or a tripod. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 1. In the Capture Menu (page 46), select Adaptive Lighting. 2. In the Adaptive Lighting sub- menu, use the buttons to highlight a setting. 3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu. The following table explains the settings in more detail: Setting Description The camera will process the image as normal.

  • Page 52: Color

    After you select either of the Date & Time Imprint settings, the date or date and time will be imprinted on all subsequent still images that are captured, not to previously captured images. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 After you have taken a picture using either the Date Only or Date & Time setting, the date or date and time that is imprinted on the image cannot be removed later. TIP: Verify that the date and time setting is correct before using this feature (see Date &...

  • Page 54: Ev Compensation

    The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off. The EV Compensation setting resets to the default 0.0 setting when you turn the camera off. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: White Balance

    White Balance Different kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunlight is more blue, while indoor tungsten light is more yellow. Scenes dominated by a single color may require an adjustment of the white balance setting to help the camera reproduce colors more accurately and ensure that whites appear white in the final image.

  • Page 56: Iso Speed

    Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain (or noise). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 1. In the Capture Menu (page 46), select ISO Speed. 2. In the ISO Speed sub-menu, use the buttons to highlight a setting. 3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu. If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting, the icon for the setting (as shown in the ISO Speed sub-menu) will appear in the Live View screen.
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  • Page 59: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips You can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera. When reviewing images in Playback, you can use the Zoom lever to view thumbnails of images, or to magnify images so you can take a closer look at them on the camera.
  • Page 60 NOTE: To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images, transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can review the audio by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.
  • Page 61 Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 3 destinations using HP Instant Share (see Using HP Instant Share on page 71). Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share (see Using HP Instant Share on page 71).

  • Page 62: Total Images Summary Screen

    (indicated by the icon) and the power indicator (such as the low battery level indicator; see Power Indicators on page 149 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Viewing Thumbnails

    Thumbnail view) is displayed in full view on the Image Display again. At the bottom of each thumbnail, an HP Instant Share icon signifies that the still image is selected for one or more HP Instant Share destinations, a printer...

  • Page 64: Magnifying Images

    Magnify view and return to Playback. The current image is displayed in full view on the Image Display again. NOTE: This feature is only available for still images; video clips cannot be magnified. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to view and delete still images or video clips, undelete images, and format the camera's internal memory or optional memory card. Additionally, you can remove red eyes from the subjects in still images taken with a flash, manipulate still images by rotating them, and attach audio clips to still images.
  • Page 66 90 degrees in the selected direction. (See Rotate on page 69.) Record Audio —Records an audio clip to attach to this still image. (See Record Audio on page 69.) EXIT Playback Menu —Exits the Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Delete

    Delete In the Playback Menu (page 65), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. Use the buttons to highlight an option, then press the button to select it. The Delete sub-menu provides the following options: • Cancel—Returns you to the Playback Menu without deleting the currently displayed image or video clip.

  • Page 68: Remove Red Eyes

    • Cancel—Returns to the Playback Menu without saving the red eye changes. NOTE: This menu option is only available for still images that were taken with a flash. Remove Red Eyes is not available for video clips. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Rotate

    Rotate In the Playback Menu (page 65), when you select Rotate, the camera displays a sub-menu that allows you to rotate the image in 90-degree increments. 1. In the Playback Menu, select Rotate. 2. Use the buttons to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise.
  • Page 70 TIP: To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images, transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software. If you have an optional HP Photosmart M-series dock, you can review the audio clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock.

  • Page 71: Using Hp Instant Share

    2. Select images in your camera to send to online destinations (see page 76). NOTE: You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to use HP Instant Share features. If your computer uses the Windows operating system, see System Requirements (Windows Only) on page 97 to determine if the full version was installed.

  • Page 72: Using The Hp Instant Share Menu

    Share Menu 3. Press the button to select a highlighted option. 4. To exit the HP Instant Share Menu, press the Live View button. For other ways to exit a menu, see Camera Menus on page 26. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 73 Camera on page 74. EXIT allows you to exit the HP Instant Share Menu. TIP: If you select images to print using HP Instant Share and then take them to a photo printing service for printing, let the printing service know that there is a standard DPOF file that specifies which, and how many, images you want printed.

  • Page 74: Setting Up Online Destinations In The Camera

    NOTE: If you have a memory card in the camera, make sure the memory card is not locked and has some free space on it. 1. Make sure that the full version of the HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer (see pages 17 and 96).
  • Page 75 HP Instant Share Setup program. If some other dialog box appears in addition, close that dialog box by clicking Cancel. In the HP Instant Share Setup program, click Start, then simply follow the directions on the screen to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera.

  • Page 76: Sending Images To Destinations

    You can send one or more still images to any number of HP Instant Share destinations. You cannot send video clips. 1. Turn on the camera, and then press the HP Instant Share/ Print button to display the HP Instant Share Menu 2.
  • Page 77 • Images that were selected to be sent to e-mail destinations are not e-mailed as attachments. Rather, the images are uploaded to a secure HP website, and a message is sent to each e-mail address. The message contains thumbnail images, as well as a link...
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  • Page 79: Transferring And Printing Images

    100) or the optional HP Photosmart M-series dock (see the dock User’s Manual). 1. Confirm the following: • Either the HP Image Zone software or HP Image Zone Express is installed on your computer (see Install the Software on page 17). To transfer images to a...
  • Page 80 • On Macintosh: Image Capture or iPhoto provides the download functionality. If you have marked images for HP Instant Share destinations (see pages 72 and 74), the Actions are ready to process screen appears. Click OK to send the images to their destinations.

  • Page 81: Printing Images Directly From The Camera

    Printing Images Directly from the Camera You can connect the camera directly to any PictBridge-certified printer to print images. To determine if your printer is PictBridge-certified, look for the PictBridge logo on your printer. 1. Check that the printer is turned on. There should be no blinking lights on the printer or error messages displayed about the printer.
  • Page 82 If your printer has a memory card slot and can print video clips, you can insert the memory card directly in the printer’s memory card slot and print the video clip. See your printer’s manual for more information. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 NOTE: If you connect the camera to a non-HP printer and encounter problems with printing, contact your printer manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. TIP: In addition to the method described in this section, you can print images directly from the camera using one of the following methods: •...
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  • Page 85: Using The Setup Menu

    6 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera sounds, date and time, and the configuration of the USB or TV connection. 1. To display the Setup Menu, first display any other menu (see Camera Menus on page 26) and then use the buttons to move to the menu tab for the Setup Menu 2.

  • Page 86: Display Brightness

    3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Camera Sounds

    Camera Sounds Camera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a picture. Camera sounds are not the audio sounds recorded with images or video clips. The default Camera Sounds setting is On. 1.

  • Page 88: Live View At Power On

    3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Date & Time

    10 minutes, or the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 90: Usb Configuration

    Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software on page 100). You may be unable to use this setting with a Windows 98 computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it. 3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu.

  • Page 91: Tv Configuration

    This setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television (TV) that is connected to the camera with an optional HP Photosmart M-series camera dock. The default TV Configuration setting depends on the language and region that you selected when you turned on the camera for the first time.

  • Page 92: Language

    3. Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again, even when you turn the camera off. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Move Images To Card

    Move Images to Card This option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that you have installed (see Install and Format a Memory Card (Optional) on page 15). This option is available in the Setup Menu if an optional memory card is installed in the camera and the internal memory contains at least one image.
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  • Page 95: Troubleshooting And Support

    • Resetting the camera (page 96) • HP Image Zone software, including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express (page 96) • Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software (page 99) • Possible problems, causes, and solutions (page 105) •...

  • Page 96: Resetting The Camera

    The HP Image Zone software provides several features that enhance your camera’s capabilities. With the full version of the HP Image Zone software, you can use HP Instant Share to e-mail images to addresses you specify (including distribution lists), create online albums, or print images...

  • Page 97: System Requirements (Windows Only)

    HP Image Zone software installation process (see Install the Software on page 17) automatically installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software, the HP Image Zone Express version, or no HP Image Zone software. This depends on your computer’s system configuration, as explained in the next section.

  • Page 98: Hp Image Zone Express (Windows Only)

    • If your computer has less than 64MB of RAM, you cannot install the HP Image Zone software. You can still use your camera, but you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera. See Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 99.

  • Page 99: Using Your Camera Without Installing The Hp Image Zone Software

    • The HP Instant Share feature depends on the HP Image Zone software. So, if the software is not installed on your computer, you will not be able to use the HP Instant Share feature on the camera. • Images you have marked for printing using the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera will not print out automatically when the camera is connected to the computer.

  • Page 100: Transferring Images To A Computer Without Hp Image Zone Software

    Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software If you do not, or cannot, install HP Image Zone on your computer, there are three ways to transfer images from your camera to the computer: • Connect your camera to the computer as a Digital Camera (Windows XPor Mac OS only) •...
  • Page 101 Transferring Images to a Windows Computer Using a Memory Card Reader 1. Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader (or the memory card slot in your computer or printer). 2. Right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop, then select Explore from the menu.
  • Page 102 Download Some or Download All button to transfer the images to your computer. By default, the images will be put in the Pictures or Movies folder (depending on which kind of file they are). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Configuring The Camera As A Disk Drive

    This method sets up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is connected to your computer, so you can transfer images without using the HP Image Zone software. NOTE: You may be unable to use this method with Windows 98 computers.
  • Page 104 HP_M415. For more information about how to copy files, visit Mac help, the help system included with your computer. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Problems And Solutions

    Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. If you are using Ensure that the HP AC power an optional adapter is connected to the HP AC power camera and is plugged into a adapter, it is not working electrical outlet.
  • Page 106 See Extending Battery Life on replace or Display use for page 144. recharge the Live View or batteries video recording, frequently. excessive flash use, and excessive zooming increase the rate of battery drain. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 107 Try charging them again after they have drained awhile. The wrong AC Use only the HP AC power power adapter adapter approved for use with is being used. this camera (see page 155). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 108 Purchase new batteries. Batteries are not Ensure that the batteries are inserted inserted correctly (see correctly. page 11). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera is Turn on the camera, or turn it The camera does not turned off or has off and then on again. respond when shut down. I press a The camera is Most of the camera buttons do button.
  • Page 110 The optional With the camera turned off, memory card remove the memory card and that is installed switch the locking tab on the is locked. card to the unlocked position. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 111 Display does not turn on, batteries are remove the batteries and completely connect to the HP AC drained, or the power adapter to see if the camera has Image Display turns on. stopped • If the Image Display does working.
  • Page 112 The flash • Turn the flash off (see too bright. provided too page 40). much light. • Move back from the subject and use the zoom to get the same framing. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 113 Problem Possible Cause Solution A natural or • Try taking the picture from a My image is too bright artificial source different angle. (continued). other than the • Avoid pointing the camera flash provided directly toward a bright light too much light. or reflective surface on a sunny day.
  • Page 114 Compensation (see page 54). • Use Adaptive Lighting (see page 50). Your finger Be sure to move your fingers blocked the away from the flash when you flash. take a picture. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Problem Possible Cause Solution The scene had Increase the EV Compensation My image is too dark many light- (see page 54). colored objects, (continued). such as a white object against a light background. You used EV Set EV Compensation to 0.0 Compensation (see page 54).
  • Page 116 Transfer the images from the taken with camera to your computer (see another camera page 79), then view or modify and cannot be them using the HP Image Zone edited on this software. camera. Images are You installed a Move the images from the...
  • Page 117 HP AC power adapter, and camera or to allow the camera to cool. Then charge the examine the camera and the batteries in the...
  • Page 118 • If the problem persists, contact HP Support (see page 136). I cannot The HP Image Either install the HP Image Zone transfer Zone software is software (see page 17), or see images from not installed on page 99.
  • Page 119 Problem Possible Cause Solution A power surge Close the HP Image Zone I receive an error message or electrostatic Transfer software, disconnect when discharge may the camera from the computer transferring have interrupted (or remove it from the camera images to my the transfer.

  • Page 120: Error Messages On The Camera

    AC power new batteries and try adapter is being again. used, batteries are over- discharged, batteries are defective, or no batteries are installed in the camera. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 Message Possible Cause Solution Purchase new batteries BATTERIES LOW. Alkaline or Lithium batteries and try again. For best are installed, and battery life, use Lithium or they are now low. rechargeable NiMH batteries. UNSUPPORTED The optional Ensure that the memory CARD memory card that card is the proper type for...
  • Page 122 (see page 67). Or optional memory replace the card with a card that is new one. installed. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 HP Instant Share memory or on the memory Card full. Camera destinations from card (see page 67). Then cannot save Share being saved to set up the HP Instant Share selections. the camera, or destinations again (see preventing page 74). images from being marked for HP Instant Share.
  • Page 124 • If the same message image displays, transfer the modification you image to your requested. computer (see page 79) and modify it using the HP Image Zone software. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 Message Possible Cause Solution CARD IS The camera is • Try turning the camera UNREADABLE having trouble off and then back on. reading the • Ensure that the memory optional memory card is the proper type card that is for your camera (see installed.
  • Page 126 • Make sure the subject is within Macro range (see page 42). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 127 Message Possible Cause Solution The light is low Add light to the scene. NOT ENOUGH LIGHT FOR FAST and the image is (Flash is set to Flash Off in SHOT likely to be noisy Fast Shot mode.) due to the small aperture setting used in Fast Shot mode.
  • Page 128 Video reconnecting the camera clips cannot be to the printer. No printable printed directly images on card. from the camera. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 129 Print 1 printing video clips, copy or Print 2 transfer the video clip to copies in the your computer (see HP Instant Share page 79) and print the clip Menu and have from your computer. scrolled to a video clip. Video...
  • Page 130 Incorrect or The print head is Install a new print head, missing print the incorrect turn the printer off, then head. model or is turn it back on. missing. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 131 Message Possible Cause Solution The printer is Try printing again. If that Unable to print. Error reading unable to read does not work, try printing image file. the file that was from the computer. trying to print. The file may be corrupted.
  • Page 132 Replace the ink cartridge. cartridge is You may be able to print running low on some images using the ink. current cartridge, but their color and quality may not be of high quality. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 Message Possible Cause Solution Printer is out of The printer has Replace the ink cartridge. ink. run out of ink. Printing canceled The print job has Press button on been canceled. the camera to return to the Print Setup screen. Complete the print request again.

  • Page 134: Error Messages On The Computer

    USB connection, and the USB cable are functioning correctly. The cable is not Make sure that the cable is connected firmly connected to the correctly. computer and camera. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 135 USB hub, and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera. You are using the Press the Save/Print optional button on the HP Photosmart dock. M-series dock and forgot to press the Save/Print button. The optional With the camera turned off,...

  • Page 136: Getting Assistance

    Visit www.photosmart.hp.com or www.hp.com/photosmart for the following information: • Tips on using your camera more effectively and creatively • HP digital camera driver updates and software • Register your product • Subscribe to newsletters, driver and software updates, and support alerts Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...

  • Page 137: Support Process

    Chinese, Japanese, Korean. (Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian support information is available in English only.) 3. Access HP e-support. If you have access to the Internet, connect with HP via e-mail by going to: www.hp.com/support. You will receive a personal reply from an HP Customer Support technician.

  • Page 138: Phone Support

    Phone Support Phone support is available both during and after the warranty period. Call HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera. For faster service, please be prepared to provide the following information: • The digital camera’s model number (on the front of the camera) •...
  • Page 139 After the warranty period, you have different options depending on the region where you reside: • United States, Canada, and Asia Pacific: Call HP Customer Support; however there will be a per- incident fee. • Europe: Return the product to your dealer OR call HP Customer Support;...

  • Page 140: Phone Support Numbers

    Phone Support Numbers If your country/region does not appear in the following lists, please refer to www.hp.com/support for support information, including the current phone support number for your country/region. Australia 1300 721 147 Australia (out-of-warranty) 1902 910 910 021-3881-4518 800-810-3888...
  • Page 141 Argentina (Buenos Aires) 54-11-4708-1600 Argentina 0-800-555-5000 55-11-4004-7751 Brasil (Sao Paulo) Brasil 0-800-709-7751 Canada 1-800-474-6836 Chile 800-360-999 Colombia (Bogota) 571-606-9191 Colombia 01-8000-51-4746-8368 Costa Rica 0-800-011-1046 Ecuador (Andinatel) 1-999-119 800-711-2884 Ecuador (Pacifitel) 1-800-225-528 800-711-2884 El Salvador 800-6160 1-800-711-2884 Guatemala 1-800-711-2884 Jamaica Mexico (Mexico City) 55-5258-9922 Mexico 01-800-472-68368...
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  • Page 143: A Managing Batteries

    • If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period of time (more than two months), HP recommends that you remove the batteries unless you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera docked or connected to an optional HP AC power adapter.

  • Page 144: Extending Battery Life

    • Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto Flash, instead of Flash On (see Setting the Flash on page 40). • Use zoom only when necessary to minimize moving the lens (see Using Zoom on page 38). Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 145: Safety Precautions For Using Batteries

    This minimizes the number of times the lens must extend and retract. • Use the optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M-series dock when the camera will be on for extended periods of time, such as when you transfer images to your computer or when printing.
  • Page 146 • In the event a battery leaks and the fluid gets into your eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Performance Per Battery Type

    Performance per Battery Type The following table shows how Alkaline, Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios: Type of use Alkaline Lithium NiMH Most economical if you take more Poor Fair Good than 30 pictures per month Most economical if you take less Fair Good...

  • Page 148: Number Of Shots Per Battery Type

    • The average use number of shots is obtained with Live View used at 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture. Flash is used on 50% of shots. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 149: Power Indicators

    Power Indicators The following icons may be displayed on the status screen, in Live View, in Playback, and when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. If no icon is displayed, this means that the camera has sufficient battery power to function normally.

  • Page 150: Recharging Nimh Batteries

    Appendix B, Purchasing Camera Accessories, starting on page155. When the HP AC power adapter is used to charge the batteries and the camera is off, the Power light on the back of the camera will blink during charging. When the dock is used, the dock light will blink.
  • Page 151 If you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the batteries, we recommend that you leave the camera in the dock or plugged in to the HP AC power adapter. The camera will top off the batteries periodically to ensure that the camera is always ready for use.

  • Page 152: Safety Precautions For Recharging Nimh Batteries

    • Do not charge NiMH batteries in a hot location, such as in direct sunlight or near a fire. • When recharging NiMH batteries, do not cover the camera, the dock, or the quick recharger in any way. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 153: Sleep Time-Out For Power Conservation

    NiMH batteries appear damaged in any way. • Do not disassemble the camera, the dock, or the quick recharger. • Unplug the HP A power adapter or the quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger.
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  • Page 155: B Purchasing Camera Accessories

    Transfer photos easily to your computer, send photo e-mails via HP Instant Share, or print photos at the touch of a button. Connect to your TV and view photo slideshows.
  • Page 156 AA NiMH batteries. • HP Photosmart 3.3V AC power adapter for HP Photosmart M-series cameras—C8912B/C8912C This is the only power adapter supported for use with M-series cameras.
  • Page 157 Also includes a neck strap and belt loop for hands-free carrying. • www.casesonline.com—Go to www.casesonline.com to design your own custom case to fit your HP Photosmart M-series camera. Choose the style, material, and color for your camera case.
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  • Page 159: C Caring For Your Camera

    See Cleaning the Camera on page 160. • Keep your camera and accessories in a padded case with a good strap for easy transport. Most HP digital camera cases have built-in pockets for batteries and memory cards. See Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 155.

  • Page 160: Cleaning The Camera

    You will also need a cotton swab. NOTE: You should purchase lens-cleaning tissue that has not been chemically treated. Some chemically treated lens tissue can cause scratching of the lens and Image Display. Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

  • Page 161: Cleaning The Camera Lens

    leaning the Camera Lens Do the following to remove any lubricant that has seeped from the lens wink mechanism onto the camera lens, as well as fingerprints, dust, and so forth that have accumulated on the lens. 1. Turn the camera on to open the lens wink mechanism and to extend the lens.
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  • Page 163: D Specifications

    D Specifications Feature Description Resolution Still pictures: • 5.36 MP (2690 by 1994) total pixel count • 5.19 MP (2620 by 1984) effective pixel count Video clips: • 320 by 240 total pixel count Sensor Diagonal 7.194 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) Color depth 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors) Lens...
  • Page 164 • Still pictures—maximum audio clip length is until the camera runs out of memory • Video clips—audio is recorded automatically Shooting modes Auto (default), Macro, Fast Shot, Action, Portrait, Landscape, Beach & Snow Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 165 • 5MP Best settings • 5MP (default) • 3MP • 1MP • VGA Adaptive Yes, using HP adaptive lighting technology lighting Color settings Full Color (default), Black & White, Sepia Date & Time Off (default), Date Only, Date & Time Imprint settings Can be set manually from -2.0 to +2.0 EV...
  • Page 166 Image Quality settings (see Memory Capacity on page 169). Compression • JPEG (EXIF) for still images format • EXIF2.2 for still images with embedded audio • MPEG1 for video clips Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 167 • USB mini B connector to a computer or PictBridge-certified printer • DPS (Direct Printing Standard) • DC input 3.3 Vdc @ 2500 mA • Audio/video out to TV via M-series dock • HP Photosmart M-series dock Orientation Sensor Standards • PTP transfer (15740) •...
  • Page 168 NiMH batteries via each of these methods are provided in the section Recharging NiMH Batteries on page 150. • Optional HP AC power adapter (3.3 Vdc, 2500 mA, 8.25 W) • Optional HP Photosmart M-series dock Recharging in camera with the optional HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart M-series dock: 100% in 15 hours.

  • Page 169: Memory Capacity

    Memory Capacity The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the 16MB of internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings available in the Capture Menu. NOTE: Not all 16MB of internal memory is available for storing images, because some memory is used for internal camera operations.
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  • Page 171 Index blinking lights on camera AC power adapter brackets in Live View connector on camera 25 screen 35 purchasing 156 brightening an image 54 accessories for camera 155 buttons on camera 19 Action mode, setting 43 buying camera Adaptive Lighting, accessories 155 setting 50 AF viewfinder light 23...
  • Page 172 166 printing images from computer, connect camera to printer 81 camera to 79 disk drive, camera as 90 connections Display Brightness, as a Picture Transfer setting 86 Protocol (PTP) device 90 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 173 40 HP Instant Share/Print using 40 button 22 Flash button, description 22 sending images 76 focus using the HP Instant Share Menu 72 brackets, using 35 HP Instant Share Menu camera shake 38 description 73 lock 37 sending images 76...
  • Page 174 54 button 23 transferring from camera using 34 to computer 79 Live View at Power On, White Balance setting 55 setting 88 images per battery low battery indicator 149 type 148 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 175 Menu/OK button, options 47 description 21 Help Menu 28 menus online destinations, Capture 46 setting 74 HP Instant Share 72 optical zoom 38 overview 26 over-exposing an image 54 Playback 65 override automatic Setup 85 exposure 42 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals...
  • Page 176 20 rotate images 69 print images directly to printer 81 HP Instant Share/Print button 22 using HP Instant Share 71 problems, troubleshooting 95 product support 137 purchasing camera accessories 155 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...
  • Page 177 28 still pictures, take 31 safety precautions for NiMH support for users 137 batteries 145 selecting images for HP Instant Share technical support 137 destinations 76 Thumbnails Self-Timer control on Zoom lever 21 light 24 using 63 settings 44 Time &...
  • Page 178 17 system requirements for software 97 wrist strap, attaching to camera 10 zoom digital 38 optical 38 specifications 163 Zoom lever, description 21 Zoom Out and Zoom In controls 21 Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals HP Photosmart M415 User’s Manual...

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