HP PHOTOSMART 210 User Manual

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hp photosmart 210 digital camera

user’s guide

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Trademark and Copyright Information

© Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company
All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or

translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard
Company.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett­Packard 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.
CompactFlash, CF, and the CF logo are trademarks of the CompactFlash Association

(CFA).
Other brands and their products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started ...........................................................5

Product Overview ............................................................................... 5

Camera Description ............................................................................ 6

Quick Setup ....................................................................................... 7

Chapter 2: Taking Photos ..........................................................11

Using Instant Review ......................................................................... 12

Using the Image LCD as a Viewfinder .................................................14

Tips for Taking the Best Photos ............................................................ 15

Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings ..................................17

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

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Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos .................................................... 25

Viewing Your Photos ......................................................................... 25

Deleting Your Photos ......................................................................... 26

Magnifying Your Photos ....................................................................28

Locking and Unlocking Your Photos ....................................................29

Personalizing Your Welcome Screen ................................................... 30

Chapter 5: Sharing and Printing Photos .....................................31

System Requirements ........................................................................ 31

Installing the Software ....................................................................... 32

Connecting the Camera to Your PC ....................................................32

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

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Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera ............................................41

Determining if the Batteries Need to be Changed ................................. 41

Battery Life ....................................................................................... 42

Replacing the Batteries ...................................................................... 43

Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended) ....................................... 44

Chapter 8: Care, Maintenance and Safety ..................................47

Camera ...........................................................................................47

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 ........................................................................... 58

ArcSoft Software Support ..................................................................62

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Appendix A: Reference .............................................................63

Checking the Camera’s Status ............................................................ 63

Capture Mode Menu ........................................................................ 67

Playback Mode Menu ....................................................................... 68

Appendix B: Regulatory and Warranty Information .................. 69

Regulatory Notices ........................................................................... 69

Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ........................................ 70

Hewlett-Packard Year 2000 Warranty for Consumer Products Distributed

Through Authorized Resellers ....................................................... 73

Index ........................................................................................ 75

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Product Overview

Your simple-to-use HP PhotoSmart 210 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:

• 1.3 MP resolution

• Economical “digital film”
(removable CompactFlash memory
card)

• Automatic focus

• Point and shoot user interface

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• Image LCD for previewing and
reviewing photos

• Automatic exposure

• Integrated flash with red-eye
reduction

• Self-timer

• Digital zoom

CD

status

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Camera Description

The following illustrations show the front, back, and sides of the HP PhotoSmart 210
digital camera.

self-timer
light

serial
connector

memory
card slot

flash

viewfinder

viewfinder
LED

LCD

shutter
button

mode
switch

AC power
adapter
connector

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battery
compartment
cover

lens

menu dial

image
LCD

image L
on/off
switch

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Quick Setup

Setting up the HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera is quick and easy—follow these
steps and you’ll be ready to take photos.

Step 1: Attach the Wrist Strap

1. Using the wrist strap included in the box with
your camera, thread the short loop through
the wrist strap attachment. You might need to
use a paper clip to pull the end of the loop
through.

2. Pull the strap through the loop, then pull the
knot tight.

Note: Use the clip attached to the wrist strap to

remove the memory card.

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Step 2: Install the Batteries

1. Unlock and open the battery compartment.

2. Insert the 4 AA batteries (supplied), making
sure the +/- electrodes match the indicators
on the inside of the camera’s battery
compartment.

For details on changing batteries and
recommended battery types, see “Chapter 7:
Powering Your Camera” on page41.

Step 3: Insert the memory card

1. Open the memory card compartment door.

2. Insert the memory card so that the side with pin-holes is
placed into the camera first and the front of the card
faces the image LCD.

3. Gently push the memory card all the way into the
camera.

4. Close the memory card door.

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Step 4: Choose the Camera Language

The Language menu automatically displays when the camera is turned on for the first
time. For details on changing the language after the quick setup, see “Changing the
Language” on page24.

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on.
The Language menu displays.

2. Turn the menu dial to select a language, then press the menu dial.

Step 5: Set the Camera Date and Time

After setting the Language, the camera prompts you to enter the current date and time.
For details on setting the date and time after the quick setup, see “Setting the Date and
Time” on page23.

1. Turn the menu dial to select the date or the time, then press the menu dial.

2. Change the month, date, year, hour and minute by turning the menu dial. Press
the menu dial to move to a new field.

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Note: You can also change the date and time format. Select the current date

format located above the date to select the MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/
YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD format. Select the current time format to set the
time on a 12 or 24 hour clock.

3. When you are finished, turn the menu dial to select Exit, then press the menu
dial.

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Chapter 2: Taking Photos

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on.

Note: After you turn the camera on, the Flash charges. Once the flash icon on

the status LCD stops blinking, the camera is ready to take a photo.

2. Adjust the camera settings as needed.

• You can change the photo quality, flash or focus setting or use the self-timer
or digital zoom. See “Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings” on
page17 for details.

3. Frame your subject in the viewfinder.

4. Press the shutter button half way down to allow the camera to focus and adjust
the exposure.

5. When you see the green light next to the viewfinder, press the shutter button all
the way down to take the photo.

Your photo appears on the image LCD while it is saved to the CompactFlash
memory card. If you want to immediately delete the photo while it is being saved,
press the menu dial.

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Using Instant Review

Your photo displays on the image LCD immediately after it is taken—this is called
Instant Review. Instant Review is on by default. During Instant Review, you can choose
to delete a photo before it saves to the memory card. If you do not wish to review your
photos immediately after taking them, turn off Instant Review.

Note: For details on reviewing your photos after they are stored, see “Chapter 4:

Reviewing Photos” on page25.

To use Instant Review:

1. Take a photo.
The photo displays automatically on the image LCD for your review.

2. To delete the photo, press the menu dial.
If you do not delete the photo, the camera saves the photo to the memory card

and turns off the image LCD.

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To turn Instant Review off:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Set Up icon, then press the menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to select Instant Review, then press the menu dial.

5. Turn the menu dial to select Off, then press the menu dial.
Your photos will be stored to the CompactFlash memory card without being

shown on the image LCD.

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Using the Image LCD as a Viewfinder

Instead of framing your photo through the viewfinder, you can use the image LCD. To
optimally frame your photo, use the image LCD when you are taking photos using
Macro or Digital Zoom. For more information on Macro, see “Using the Focus” on
page20. For more information on Digital Zoom, see “Using the Digital Zoom” on
page22.

To frame your photo using the image LCD:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Slide the image LCD switch up to turn the image LCD on.

3. Point the camera at your subject and preview the photo on the image LCD.

4. Press the shutter button half way to allow the camera to focus and adjust the
exposure. When you see the green light next to the viewfinder, you are ready to
take your photo.

5. When the subject is optimally framed, press the shutter button all the way down
to take the photo.

Note: For faster flash recharging time and extended battery life, use the viewfinder

to frame your photos.

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Tips for Taking the Best Photos

• Practice using the camera to get used to the timing before taking important
photos. The camera takes about a second to focus when you press the shutter
button half way down. After the camera has focused, be sure to push the shutter
button all the way down until you hear the shutter click, indicating the photo has
been taken.

• Avoid having the sun directly overhead or behind your subject. The best photos
are taken with the sun to your back or side. If the sun is behind your subject, use
the Fill Flash setting, see “Using the Flash” on page19.

• Keep the subject within the flash range, 2 feet to 8 feet (.6m to 2.5m), if there is
low light.

• Avoid taking flash photos in front of reflective objects like mirrors or glass to
prevent hot spots in your 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 210 digital camera has an electronic Auto Focus
system, some conditions may cause the camera to focus improperly. Some
examples are in the following table.

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Subject Examples

Black or very dark objects Dark clothing

Objects that have no distinct or consistent
form

Glossy and reflective surfaces Glass, mirrors, automobiles

Multiple or flickering light sources Neon signs, fluorescent lamps, television

Rapidly moving objects Baseballs, hummingbirds, race cars

Non-solid objects Wire netting or fencing, latticework

Conditions involving low-light Sunsets, candlelight

Fountains, waterfalls, waves, smoke, flame,
fireworks, a subject in mist or fog

images, sun rays through trees

To take a photo of these types of subjects, focus on something near your subject
and press the shutter button half way down. When the green light appears, re­aim your camera at your intended subject and press the shutter button all the
way down. You can also try a different angle or change the lighting on your
subject.

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Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera Settings

The HP PhotoSmart 210 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. To store the most
photos, set the photo quality to basic. You can use different photo quality settings for
different photos on the same memory card.

The current photo quality setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD.

Basic The most memory-efficient photo quality setting. Use this setting for photos
you plan to send via email, place on the Internet, use for screen savers or
wallpaper, or print up to 3x5 inches (7.6x12.7mm).

Fine Produces high-quality photos and requires less memory than Super Fine. Use
this setting for photos you plan to store on your disk or in a database, or print up
to 5x7 inch (12.7x17.8mm) prints. This is the default setting.

Super Fine Produces the highest-quality photos and uses the most memory per
picture. Use this setting for taking photos you plan to enlarge.

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Note: Because photo quality affects the number of photos that can be stored on a

memory card, the number of available photos changes as you change the
photo quality.

To change the photo quality:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the current Photo Quality icon, then press the

menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight a Photo Quality setting, then press the menu
dial.

Note: The Photo Quality setting is retained until it is changed, even if the camera is

turned off.

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Using the Flash

When the camera is turned on, the flash setting defaults to Auto Flash. The flash
setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD:

Auto Flash The camera

determines the need for a flash
based on lighting conditions.

Flash Off Set the flash to Off

when you want to be sure the flash
is not used.

Auto Flash with Red-eye
reduction Minimizes the occurrence of

red-eye in photos of people or animals.
The flash goes off twice—once to
condition the subject’s eyes for the flash,
and a second time to take the photo.

Fill Flash Set the flash to Fill when the
lighting for the entire photo is sufficient,
but the lighting for the subject is not, as
in a backlighting situation.

To adjust the flash:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the current Flash icon, then press the menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight a Flash setting, then press the menu dial.

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Using the Focus

The HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera default setting is Auto Focus. You can change
the camera setting to Macro for a subject that is very close to the camera. The focus
setting is indicated by an icon on the status LCD.

Auto Focus The camera will automatically focus
on the subject in the center of the viewfinder from
2 feet (.6m) to infinity.

Macro For use on subjects that are within 4
inches to 3 feet (10cm to 1m) of the camera lens.

To change the focus setting:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the current Focus icon, then press the menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Macro or Auto Focus icon, then press the

menu dial.

Note: The focus setting is retained until it is changed or the camera is turned off.

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Using the Self-timer

Use the self-timer to photograph yourself or take a posed group photo. The default
setting is Self-timer OFF. When on, the Self-timer ON icon shows on the status LCD.

To use the self-timer:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Attach the camera to a tripod or place it on a firm surface at an appropriate
distance and height from the subject.

3. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Self-timer OFF icon, then press the menu
dial.

5. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Self-timer ON icon, then press the menu dial.

6. Frame your subject in the viewfinder.

7. Press and release the shutter button. The self-timer light starts blinking. After 10
seconds, the photo is taken.

Note: The self-timer turns off after the photo is taken. To turn it off before you

press the shutter button, select the Self-timer OFF icon in the Capture
menu.

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Using the Digital Zoom

The HP PhotoSmart 210 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.

To set the digital zoom:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Digital Zoom icon, then press the menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Digital Zoom ON icon, then press the menu
dial.

To turn off the digital zoom:

1. Follow steps 1–3 above.

2. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Digital Zoom OFF icon, then press the menu
dial.

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Setting the Date and Time

You can change the date and time setting at any time through the Set Up menu. If the
camera has not had battery power for more than five minutes, the Date & Time menu
automatically displays the next time the camera is turned on.

To change the date and time:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Set Up icon, then press the menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to select Date & Time, then press the menu dial.

5. Turn the menu dial to select the date or the time, then press the menu dial.

Note: You can change the way the date and time are displayed by selecting

the date and time format located above the current date and time. The
date can display in a MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY/MM/
DD format. The time can be set on a 12 or 24 hour clock.

6. Change the month, date, year, hour and minute by turning the menu dial. Press
the menu dial to move to a new field.

7. Turn the menu dial to Exit, and press the menu dial to return to the Set Up menu.

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Changing the Language

With the HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera you can change the language of the
camera menus.

To change the language:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu on the image LCD.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Set Up icon, then press the menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to select Language (third menu item), then press the

menu dial.

5. Turn the menu dial to select a language, then press the menu dial.

6. Turn the menu dial to Exit, and press the menu dial to return to the Set Up menu.

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Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos

After you have taken some photos and they are stored on the CompactFlash memory
card, you can view them using the image LCD. While viewing your photos, you can
delete, magnify, and lock your photos and change the welcome screen.

Tip: To preserve battery life, connect the included AC power adapter while using

the image LCD to review your photos.

Viewing Your Photos

You can view photos one at a time or view multiple photos (thumbnails) on the image
LCD.

To view photos one at a time:

1. Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or
reviewed displays on the image LCD.

2. Turn the menu dial to scroll through your photos.

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To view thumbnails of your photos:

1. Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or
reviewed displays on the image LCD.

2. Press the menu dial to access the Review menu.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Thumbnails icon, then press the

menu dial. A set of thumbnail images displays.

4. Turn the menu dial to scroll through the thumbnails. A frame marks the selected
photo.

5. Press the menu dial to exit thumbnail view and display the selected photo in full
view.

Deleting Your Photos

While reviewing your photos, you can delete individual photos or all of the unlocked
photos stored on the CompactFlash memory card. For details on locking and
unlocking your photos, see “Locking and Unlocking Your Photos” on page29.

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To delete photos from the memory card:

Caution: Once a photo is deleted from the CompactFlash memory card, it

cannot be retrieved.

1. Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or
reviewed displays on the image LCD.

2. Turn the menu dial to select a photo to delete.

3. Press the menu dial to access the Review menu.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Delete icon, then press the menu dial.

5. Turn the menu dial to select a delete option, then press the menu dial.

• Current deletes only the photo that is being displayed.

• All deletes all unlocked photos on the CompactFlash memory card.

• Exit returns to Review mode without deleting any photos.

6. If you selected All, select Yes to confirm.

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Magnifying Your Photos

You can enlarge an image to see more detail while viewing it on the image LCD.

To magnify a photo:

1. Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or
reviewed displays on the image LCD.

2. Turn the menu dial to select the photo to magnify.

3. Press the menu dial to access the Review menu.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Magnify icon, then press the menu dial.
The center of the photo is displayed at a magnification of 2X.

5. Turn the menu dial to scroll the image vertically. To scroll the image horizontally,
press the menu dial and select Scroll Left/Right.

6. To return to full view, press the menu dial and select Zoom Out.

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Locking and Unlocking Your Photos

You can prevent photos from being accidentally deleted by locking them.

Note: To delete all photos off a memory card, including locked photos, format your

CompactFlash memory card. See “Formatting a Memory Card” on page40
for more information.

To lock or unlock a photo:

1. Slide the mode dial down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or reviewed
displays on the image LCD.

2. Turn the menu dial to select a photo to lock or unlock.

3. Press the menu dial to access the Review menu.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Lock/Unlock icon, then press the menu
dial.

5. Turn the menu dial to select a lock option:

• Lock/Unlock Current locks or unlocks the current photo.

• Lock All locks all photos on the CompactFlash memory card.

• Unlock All unlocks all photos on the CompactFlash memory card.

6. If you selected Lock All or Unlock All, select Yes to confirm.

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Personalizing Your Welcome Screen

The “Welcome Screen” is the image that appears when you turn on your camera. You
can change it to a photo of your choice.

To personalize your welcome screen:

1. Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon. The last photo taken or
reviewed displays on the image LCD.

2. Turn the menu dial to select the photo to be used as the welcome screen.

3. Press the menu dial to access the Review menu.

4. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Welcome Screen icon, then press the menu
dial.

5. From the menu, select Use This Photo.

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Chapter 5: Sharing and Printing Photos

Once you have taken some photos, you can download them to your computer to print,
send via email or use for greeting cards, calendars and other projects.

System Requirements

Processor 166 MHz Pentium or equivalent
Memory (RAM) 32 MB RAM or more
Free hard disk space 150 MB
Video display 800x600, 16-bit or higher
CD-ROM 4x or better
Operating system Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or

Windows Me

Port Serial

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Installing the Software

1. Insert the PhotoImpression CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The
installation window automatically appears.

Note: If the installation window doesn’t appear, use Windows Explorer to

locate your CD-ROM drive, then double-click the file setup.exe.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

Connecting the Camera to Your PC

Tip: To preserve battery life, connect the AC power adapter while downloading

photos to your PC. For more information on AC adapters see “Using an AC
Power Adapter (recommended)” on page44.

1. Connect the camera to your computer with the cable provided.

• Plug the large end of the PC connection cable into the PC serial port

Note: The camera cable connects to a 9-pin serial port. If you don’t have a 9-

pin serial port available, you can use a 9-25 pin adapter (available at
most computer supply stores) to connect to a 25-pin serial port. See
your computer user’s guide or contact your computer manufacturer if

you have problems locating an available serial port.

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• Plug the small end of the cable into the camera.

2. Download your photos. See the following page for
details.

Tip: If you have a computer (such as a laptop) that has a

PCMCIA slot, you can 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.

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Downloading Photos to Your PC

1. Connect the camera to the computer and turn the camera on.

2. Click on the PhotoImpression software icon on your desktop to start the
PhotoImpression software.

3. Click the flashing Acquire button.

4. Select an album to put your photos in. You can select the default album, create a
new album by typing a new name, or select an existing album.

Note: The software will save your photos to the following location:

c:\My Documents\My Pictures\”album name”\

5. Select HP PhotoSmart 210/215 as your source. Thumbnails from the camera
display in the dialog box.

Note: Photos are not saved to the hard drive until after the next step.

6. Download the photos to your computer:

• To get every photo from the camera, click Get All Photos From Camera.

• To get selected photos from the camera, select the photos to transfer and

click Get Selected Photos From Camera.

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Note: To delete all photos from the CompactFlash memory card after they are

saved on your computer, select Delete All Photos from Camera after
you download. The photos will be deleted off the CompactFlash
memory card and are not recoverable once deleted.

7. Close the dialog box.
The photos appear in the Photo Album.

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Chapter 6: CompactFlash Memory Card

The “film” used in the HP PhotoSmart 210 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.

Use only CompactFlash Association (CFA) certified type I memory cards
with the HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera. These cards are
manufactured by several vendors and are available in a variety of
capacities. Hewlett-Packard does not support the use of non-certified
memory cards.

For information on supported CompactFlash memory cards, go to the HP PhotoSmart
Web site, www.hp.com/photosmart, and click “Technical Support”. To purchase a
new CompactFlash memory card, go to www.hpshopping.com (selected countries)
or your local computer store.

Installing and Removing Memory Cards

Before you install a new CompactFlash memory card, make sure it is compatible with
the HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera.

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To remove a memory card:

Caution: Before you remove a memory card from the camera, turn the

1. Attach the clip on the wrist strap to the

camera off and wait for the status LCD to go blank. If the camera is
saving a photo, wait until the photo has been saved before

removing the CompactFlash memory card.

2. Pull with the clip to remove the

memory card. Check that the clip is

card.

gripping the card.

To install a new memory card:

1. Open the memory card compartment door.

2. If there is a card already in the camera, remove the existing card.

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3. Insert the new memory card so the side with pin-holes is placed into the camera
first and the front of the card faces the image LCD.

4. Gently push the memory card all the way into the camera.

5. Close the memory card door.

To make sure the memory card is correctly installed:

• Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on.
If the CompactFlash Memory Card icon on the status LCD is blinking, there is a

problem with the memory card. See “Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and
Assistance” on page51.

Determining if a Memory Card is Full

A CompactFlash memory card is full when the camera’s status LCD indicates there are
zero photos available to be taken and the CompactFlash memory card icon blinks.

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 page17.

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Formatting a Memory Card

Most CompactFlash memory cards are already formatted when you buy them.
However, if you buy a memory card that has not been formatted, you need to format
it before you can use it in the camera. If you insert a new, formatted card in the
camera and it doesn’t work, try re-formatting it—it may have been formatted
improperly. Also re-format cards that you previously used in a different camera, to
optimize them for use with the HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera.

Caution: Formatting erases all photos or files from the card, including those

that are locked.

To format a memory card:

1. Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon to turn the camera on.

2. Press the menu dial to display the Capture menu.

3. Turn the menu dial to highlight the Set Up icon, then press the menu dial.

4. Turn the menu dial to select Reformat CF, then press the menu dial.

Note: To cancel the formatting, select No, then press the menu dial.

5. Turn the menu dial to select Yes, then press the menu dial.

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Chapter 7: Powering Your Camera

The HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera can be powered by batteries or the included
AC power adapter. For convenience, use the batteries when you are taking photos. To
preserve battery power, use the AC adapter 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.

Determining if the Batteries Need to be Changed

The battery icon on the camera’s status LCD indicates the battery level. There are three
levels of battery charge: Full, Partially-charged, and Low/Empty. If the battery icon
shows that the battery is Low/Empty, it is time to replace the batteries. A blinking
Low/Empty battery appears when the battery is too low to take a picture.

Full

60–100% photo taking power

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Partially-charged

10–60% photo taking power

Low/Empty

0–10% photo taking power

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Battery Life

Caution: Do not use rechargeable batteries with your HP PhotoSmart 210

digital camera.

The life of the batteries depends on several factors. These include:

• The type of batteries you use. For longer battery life, use batteries that are
designed for use in digital cameras and other electronic devices.

• How often you use the image LCD

• How often you use the flash

• The number of photos you take

• Whether you use an AC adapter for power when the camera is connected to the
computer

• Temperature conditions (colder temperatures result in shorter battery life when the
camera is operating)

To preserve battery life:

• Use the AC power adapter that came with your HP PhotoSmart 210 digital
camera.

• Turn off the digital camera between photos.

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• Limit your use of the image LCD, except when using an HP approved AC power
adapter.

Replacing the Batteries

To insert new batteries:

1. Make sure the mode switch is in the Off position.

2. Open the battery compartment.

• Unlock the battery
compartment by
sliding the lever to
the unlock icon.

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• To open the battery
compartment, slide
the cover down and
lift it up.

• Remove all of the old
batteries.

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Caution: Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not replace them

individually. Always follow instructions on the battery package
when handling batteries.

3. Insert four new batteries, making sure the +/- electrodes are facing the proper
direction (see the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment).

4. Replace the battery compartment cover by pressing it down over the batteries
while sliding it up.

5. Lock the battery compartment by sliding the lever to the lock icon.

Using an AC Power Adapter (recommended)

To extend the life of your batteries, use the 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 the included AC power adapter with the HP
PhotoSmart 210 digital camera.

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Additional AC power adapters are available from www.hpshopping.com (selected
countries). For AC adapter specifications, refer to HP’s PhotoSmart Web site at

www.hp.com/photosmart.
Note: An AC power adapter provides power to the camera. It does not recharge

the batteries.

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.

Note: If you want to use battery power,

disconnect the AC power adapter from the
power source and the camera. If the AC
power adapter is connected to the camera, even if it is not connected to a
power source, the camera cannot draw battery power.

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Chapter 8: Care, Maintenance and Safety

For years of trouble-free use, follow these simple tips to care for your camera and
camera accessories.

Camera

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the camera or expose the
camera to excessive moisture. Disassembling any part of the camera voids your
warranty.

• Do not leave the camera in the sun or in a very warm location (glove
compartment, trunk, etc.) for long periods.

• The camera is designed to operate within the temperature range of 0 to 40
degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit). Operation of the camera
outside the temperature range can result in poor quality photos or camera
malfunctions.

• 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.

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AC Power Adapter

• Use the included AC power adapter with the HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera.

Caution: Use of any other adapter voids your warranty and may damage

your camera.

Batteries

• Before installing batteries, turn the camera off.

• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not replace the batteries
individually.

• Only use batteries that are in good condition. Batteries that show signs of
leakage, corrosion or swelling should not be installed in the camera.

Memory Cards

• To avoid erasing data from a memory card or damaging it, do not expose
memory cards to heat, moisture, or static electricity.

• Before removing or installing a memory card, turn the camera off.

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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.

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Camera Specifications

Resolution 1.3 MegaPixel (Super Fine and Fine photo quality settings: 1200x1600

Memory Card CompactFlash Type 1; all storage sizes supported (4MB card supplied)
Lens System f/2.8; 6.68mm (43.4mm equivalent)
Zoom 2x digital zoom
Aperature f/2.8–f/8
Shutter speed 1/750 to 1/3 seconds
Focus Normal: 2 feet to infinity (60cm to infinity)

Sensitivity ISO 100
Self-timer 10 second delay
Flash Built-in flash with range of 2 to 8 feet (.6m to 2.5m)

LCD 1.8 inch color LCD with 61,600 pixels
Power 4 AA batteries (included) or AC power adapter (included)
Interfaces Serial to PC, standard tripod mount

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pixels; Basic photo quality setting: 640x480 pixels)

Macro: 4 inches to 3 feet (10cm to 1m)

Modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye reduction, On and Off

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Chapter 9: Troubleshooting and Assistance

If you have a problem using your HP PhotoSmart 210 digital camera, first review this
section. If you cannot find the solution to your problem here, see “Getting Assistance”
on page58.

Problems and Solutions

Problem Possible Cause Solution
The camera won’t

turn on.

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The camera powered
off.

The batteries are low. Replace the batteries.
The AC power adapter

is connected to the
camera, but not to a
power source.

The camera needs to
be reset.

Slide the mode switch to the OFF position and then
turn the camera back on.

Plug the AC power adapter into the wall. When you
have an AC adapter connected to the camera, the
camera cannot draw battery power even if the adapter
is not connected to a power source. If you want to use
battery power, disconnect the AC adapter.

Turn the camera off and then on again.
Remove the batteries and reinstall them. Or, if you are

using an AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from
the camera and then plug it in again.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
When I press the

Shutter button,
nothing happens.

The flash is recharging. Wait until the flash icon on the status LCD stops flashing

before taking another photo.

You are in Review

Slide the mode switch up to the camera icon.

mode
The camera is still

saving the last photo

Wait until the photo is saved to the memory card, then
take a photo.

you took.
The memory card is

full.

Install a new memory card or make room on the current
card by deleting or downloading photos, or selecting a
lower photo quality setting.

The memory card is
damaged or is not

Format the memory card or replace it with a new,
formatted card.

formatted.
The camera is

connected to a

To take a photo, disconnect the camera from the
computer.

computer.
The camera powered

off.

Slide the mode switch down to the OFF position and
then back up to the camera icon.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
When I press the

Shutter button half
way down, a

The flash is turned off
and there is not
enough light.

Use the flash.

green blinking
light appears next
to the viewfinder.

The date and/or
time is wrong.

The batteries were
dead or removed from

Reset the date and time. To avoid losing date and time

information, replace low batteries promptly.
the camera for more
than five minutes.

When I connect the
camera to my
computer, the
software says it
can’t find the
camera.

The camera is not
connected to the
computer properly.

The camera is turned
off.

Make sure the serial cable is firmly connected at both

ends and the cable is connected directly to a port. The

connection will not work if the camera is connected to a

port data switch or a sharing device.

Slide the mode switch down to the playback icon to

turn the camera on.
The batteries are low. Replace the batteries or use an AC power adapter.
A conflicting software

application may be

Exit from all programs while you are using the ArcSoft

PhotoImpression software.
open.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

There may be a serial
port conflict.

Check the windows device manager for device conflicts
or errors. Go to www.hp.com/photosmart and
click on “Technical Support” for more information.

I can’t delete a

The photo is locked. Unlock the photo.

photo.
My photo turned

out blurry.

The subject moved
while you were taking

For sharp focus, if possible, ask the subject to stay still.

the photo.
You moved the camera

while you were taking

Hold the camera steady as you press the shutter
button.

the photo.
Your subject was too

close to the camera
lens.

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.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Your subject was not in
the center of the frame.

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.

Point the camera at a subject in the center of the photo

and press the shutter button half way down until the

green light appears. Re-aim your camera at your

intended subject and press the shutter button all the

way down.

My photo turned
out too dark.

There was not enough
light.

The flash was on, but
the subject was too far
away.

Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve or use

the flash to illuminate your subject.

The flash can only illuminate objects that are within 2–

8ft. (.6–2.5 m) of the camera. Make sure your subject is

within range of the flash when you take the photo.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

The subject in the
center of the photo was
very light.

The camera sets the exposure based on the object in
the center of the frame. If the surrounding area is
darker than the subject, the photo will be
underexposed.

Point the camera at a dark subject in the center of the
photo and press the shutter button half way down
until the green light appears. Re-aim your camera at
your intended subject and press the shutter button all
the way down.

My photo turned
out too bright.

The flash provided too
much light.

You were too close to

Change the flash setting to Auto or Off.

Set the flash to Off and take the photo again.

the subject.
There was too much

light provided by a
natural or artificial
source other than the

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.

flash.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The number of

photos remaining
did not change
after I took my
photo.

The camera does
not recognize the
CompactFlash
memory card.

The number is an
approximation of how
many photos with that
photo quality can be
stored.

The card is inserted
incorrectly.

The card is not inserted

This is normal camera behavior. To verify that your

photo was saved, review your photos. If instant review

is off, turn it on.

Take the memory card out and reinsert it so the side

with the pin holes is placed into the camera first and

the front of the card faces the image LCD.

Push the memory card in until it is completely inserted.
all the way.

The card is not certified
by the CompactFlash
Association.

Use a type I CFA certified card. For information about

supported CompactFlash memory cards, see the HP

PhotoSmart Web site at: www.hp.com/

photosmart.

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Getting Assistance

HP Customer Care

HP products set the standard for quality and reliability. You’ve
made an excellent choice. Should you need help, however, HP
Customer Care service and support can always provide expert advice on using your
HP product or help solve a problem you’re having. Whether online or by phone,
you’ll find the support you need—fast.

Be sure to register your HP product to get the full benefits of HP Customer Care. The
brief information you provide helps HP Customer Care respond to you faster with
more personalized, proactive support options.

HP Customer Care E-Support Has Answers Anytime, Anywhere:
www.hp.com/go/support

HP Customer Care E-Support offers online support for as long as you own your HP
product. Get instant, interactive access to everything from helpful printing tips to the
latest product and software updates—24 hours a day, seven days a week. You’ll find
the answers that get you back on track—whenever you need them.

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Whatever the HP product, the latest information is always on hand. After you register
your HP product, HP Customer Care E-Support’s newsletters and tips keep you up-to­date so you can prevent problems from happening. FAQs (Frequently Asked
Questions) cover most major topics, including the latest troubleshooting advice.

Downloading the latest software is fast and easy, too. You’ll find all the updates,
upgrades and driver downloads that help you avoid incompatibilities.

One-to-one email gives product owners direct answers to non-urgent questions from
an HP Customer Care service technician. To send an email, either select your HP
product at the HP Customer Care E-Support home page and follow the links, or go to

http://contact.external.hp.com/email/ and select your HP product.

Phone Support Always At Hand

During Your Warranty Period

HP Customer Care provides fast, responsive phone support at [phone]. Call 6
days a week—6 am-10 pm MST weekdays; 9 am-4 pm MST Saturdays.

Within one year of purchase, HP provides telephone support free of charge. Before
placing a call for help, please follow this checklist:

• Consult your User’s Guide for installation and troubleshooting tips

• Check HP Customer Care E-Support for information and help

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• Call an HP service technician. Before calling, you should be near your
computer and camera and have the following information ready:

Model No.: 210 digital camera
Serial No.: ____________________
Purchase Date: _________________

After Your Warranty Period

Fee phone support is always available. For brief questions in the U.S., call (900) 555-

1500. The charge is $2.50 per minute and begins when you connect with a service
technician (prices are subject to change without notice.) For calls from Canada, or for
calls in the U.S. that you anticipate might be longer than ten minutes, call (800) 999-

1148. The fee is $25 US per call, charged to your Visa or MasterCard.

Choose the Most Convenient Service Solution

During the Warranty

With your one-year warranty, you can always get convenient service solutions—from
HP or a local authorized service provider. You choose what works best for you

If your HP product is ever in need of repair, simply call the HP Customer Care Center
at [phone]. A trained HP service technician will diagnose the problem and
coordinate the process for you—without making you wait or do a lot of work to get

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you back up and running. They’ll direct you to the best solution, whether it’s an
authorized service provider well-trained in repair and replacement procedures, or an
HP facility strategically located to ensure timely service.

HP Customer Care makes it easy to replace your HP product. HP will ship a
permanent replacement unit directly to you. Simply return the defective product in the
same box within three days.

After the Warranty: Meet Your Needs with Upgrade Options

Upgrade your warranty by choosing service options that offer protection around-the­clock (service levels and availability vary by product, country or region). Extend or
enhance your service coverage and get peace of mind that expert help is there if you
need it.

To extend coverage beyond the limited warranty period, call your reseller or HP
directly and ask about our HP service agreements. In the U.S., call [phone];
in Canada, call [phone]. For HP service agreements outside the U.S. and
Canada, contact your local HP sales office. To find HP resellers in the U.S., visit our
service locator at www.hp.com/service_locator/. Worldwide HP office locations
can be found at www.hp.com/abouthp/world.html.

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ArcSoft Software Support

For help with your ArcSoft PhotoImpression Software, visit the ArcSoft Web site at

www.arcsoft.com. The technical support section of the Web site offers an online

manual for the software, answers to commonly asked questions, troubleshooting tips,
and ideas. You can also email a technician for assistance at [e-mail] or
call 510-440-9901 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, Pacific time).

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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.

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The following messages may appear on the status LCD:

Icon Status Meaning

Blinking CF Card The card is full, corrupt, missing or being written

Basic Photo Quality Indicates the current photo quality setting is set at

Fine Photo Quality Indicates the current photo quality setting is set at

Super Fine Photo
Quality

Full Battery The battery is new.

Partially-charged
Battery

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to.

Basic. 640x480 resolution.

Fine. 1280x960 resolution, medium compression.

Indicates the current photo quality setting is set at
Super Fine. 1280x960 resolution, low
compression.

The battery has been used.

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Icon 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.

PC Connect Indicates the camera is connected to a PC.

Auto Flash Indicates the Flash is set to Auto.

The Auto Flash icon blinks when the flash is
charging.

Auto Flash with Red­eye Reduction

Indicates the Flash is set to Auto Flash with red-eye
reduction.

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Icon Status Meaning

Flash OFF Indicates the Flash is set to Off.

Fill Flash Indicates the Flash is set to Fill. Set the flash to Fill

Auto Focus Indicates the current Focus is set to Auto. Focus

when the lighting for the entire photo is sufficient,
but the lighting for the subject is not, as in a
backlighting situation.

range is 2 feet (.6m) to infinity.

Macro 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.

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Capture Mode Menu

To get to the Capture menu, slide the mode switch up to the camera icon and press
the menu dial. In Capture mode, you can change the settings for taking photos. For
more information about changing settings, see “Chapter 3: Adjusting the Camera
Settings” on page17. The following are the menu items available in the Capture
menu:

Date & Time
Instant Review
Language
Format

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Playback Mode Menu

To get to the Playback menu, slide the mode switch down to the playback icon. In
Playback mode, you can delete, review, magnify and lock your photos, set your
welcome screen and change the camera’s setup. For more information about
reviewing your photos, see “Chapter 4: Reviewing Photos” on page25. The following
are the menu items available in the playback menu:

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Appendix B: Regulatory and Warranty Information

Regulatory Notices

U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities.

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numèrique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matèriel brouiller du Canada.

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Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement

HP Product Duration of Limited Warranty

HP PhotoSmart digital camera 1 year
CompactFlash memory card 1 year
ArcSoft PhotoImpression

Software
Accessories 90 days

A.Extent of Limited Warranty

1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP products specified above are free
of defects in material and workmanship for the duration specified above, which duration begins on
the date of purchase by the customer.

2. For software products, HP’s limited warranty applies only to a failure to execute programming
instructions. HP does not warrant that the operation of any product are uninterrupted or error free.

3. HP’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product,
and does not cover any other problems, including those which arise as a result of:

a. Improper maintenance or modification;
b. 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

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either the warranty to the customer or any 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.

5. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any product which is
covered by HP’s warranty, HP shall either repair or replace the defective product, at HP’s option.

6. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as applicable, a defective product which is covered by HP’s
warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund the purchase
price for the product.

7. HP shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective
product to HP.

8. Any replacement product may be either new or like-new, provided that it has functionality at least
equal to that of the product being replaced.

9. HP products may contain remanufactured parts, components, or materials equivalent to new in
performance.

10.HP’s limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered HP product is distributed by HP.
Contracts for additional warranty services may also be available from any authorized HP service
facility in countries where the product is distributed by HP or by an authorized importer.

B. Limitations of Warranty

1. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, NEITHER HP NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKE
ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THE HP PRODUCTS, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A

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PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

C.Limitations of Liability

1. To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided in this Warranty Statement are the
customer’s sole and exclusive remedies.

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.

D.Local Law

1. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other
rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada, and
from country to country elsewhere in the world.

2. To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement shall
be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers
and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer. For example, some states
in the United States, as well as some governments outside the United States (including provinces in
Canada), may:

a. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement from limiting the statutory rights

of a consumer (e.g. the United Kingdom);

b. Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; or

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c. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which the

manufacturer cannot disclaim, or not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties.

3. FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, THE TERMS IN THIS
WARRANTY STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE,
RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS
APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS.

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
not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and
twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000, including leap year calculations, when used in
accordance with the Product documentation provided by HP (including any instructions for installing
patches or upgrades), provided that all other products (e.g. hardware, software, firmware) used in
combination with such HP Product(s) properly exchange date data with it. The duration of the Year
2000 warranty extends through January 31, 2001.

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Index

A

AC Power Adapter

care, maintenace and safety 48
connecting 45
using 44

Adapter

9-24 pin 32
AC 44

ArcSoft

software support 62

Assistance 58

B

Batteries 41

care, maintenance and safety 48
icons 41
life of 42
replacing 43

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C

Camera

care, maintenance and saftey 47
cleaning 49
connecting to PC 32
description 6
features 5
language 9
safety information 69
specifications 50
status LCD 63
warranty 70

Camera Settings

Adjusting 17
digital zoom 22
flash 19
Focus 20
language 24

CompactFlash Memory Cards 37

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Connecting

ac power adapter 45
camera to PC 32

Customer Care 58

D

Deleting Photos 26
Digital Zoom 22

setting 22
turning off 22

Downloading

photos 34

F

Flash

adjusting 19
icons 19

Focus

adjusting 20

Formatting memory cards 40

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G

Getting Assistance 58

H

HP

customer care 58
online support 58
phone support 59
service 60

HP PhotoImpression Software

downloading photos 34
installing 32
warranty 70

I

Installing

batteries 43
memory card 37
software 32

Instant Review

turning off 13
using 12

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L

Language

changing 24
choosing at first power-on 9

Lens

cleaning 49

Locking, photos 29

M

Magnifying, photos 28
Memory Cards 37

care, maintenance and safety 48
formatting 40
installing 37
removing 38

P

Photo LCD 14
Photo Quality, changing 18

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Photos

deleting 26
downloading 34
lock/unlock 29
magnifying 28
printing 31
reviewing 25
sharing 31
taking 11
thumbnails 26
tips 15

viewing 25
Printing, photos 31
Problems and Solutions 51

R

Removing

memory cards 38
Reviewing Photos 25

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S

Safety information 69
Setup, quick 7
Sharing, photos 31

Software

downloading photos 34
installing 32
warranty 70

Specifications

camera 50
Status LCD 63
Support 58
System Requirements 31

T

Taking a photo 11
Thumbnails 26
Tips for taking photos 15
Troubleshooting 51

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U

Unlocking, photos 29

V

Viewing photos 25

W

Warranty 70

year 2000 73
Welcome Logo, personalizing 30
Wrist strap, attaching 7

Y

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Z

Zoom, digital 22