HP PhotoSmart 318 User Manual

hp photosmart 318 digital camera

user guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting started

Camera parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Quick setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 1: Attach the wrist strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 2: Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 3: Turn the camera on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 4: Choose the camera language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 5: Set the camera date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Automatic power-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Storing images on a CF memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2: Taking pictures

Taking a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using automatic focus and automatic exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using focus lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Previewing your pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tips for taking the best pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 3: Reviewing your images

Viewing your images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Creating a print order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Deleting your images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Viewing small versions (thumbnails) of your images . . . . . . . . . . 19

Magnifying your images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 4: Adjusting the camera settings

Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing the camera language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting the welcome screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Chapter 5: Sharing and printing images

Using the camera with a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

System requirements for a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Installing the software on a Windows computer. . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting the camera to a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . 31

Unloading images to a Windows computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0 computer . . . . . . . 33

Using the camera with a Macintosh computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

System requirements for a Macintosh computer . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the PC Connect Mode setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing the software on a Macintosh computer. . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer . . . . . . . . . 36

Unloading images to a Macintosh computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh computer . . . . . . . 38

Unloading images without using the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using a card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Printing images without a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Chapter 6: Storing images in memory

Determining the number of pictures you can take . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using a CF memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installing a CF memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checking the CF memory card status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using both internal memory and a CF memory card . . . . . . . . . . 46

Formatting memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chapter 7: Powering and maintaining your camera

Powering your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Determining if the batteries need to be changed . . . . . . . . . . 49

Replacing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using an AC power adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Caring for your camera and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, support, and warranties

Problems and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Getting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Visiting HP Web sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Visiting related Web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Contacting HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Obtaining support within the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Obtaining support worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Appendix A: Reference

Symbols on the status LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Camera indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Camera specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Getting started

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Your HP photosmart 318 digital camera takes high-quality pictures
you can share with family and friends on the Internet or by e-mail.
It comes with software for manipulating, storing, and printing your
photos. Your camera includes the following features:

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2.3 megapixel (MP) resolution

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point-and-shoot simplicity

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automatic exposure

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automatic focus

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integrated flash with red-eye reduction

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universal serial bus (USB) computer connection

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2x digital zoom

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color image display for previewing and reviewing images

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internal memory for storing images in the camera

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slot for CompactFlash (CF) memory card (card not included)

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self-timer

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batteries

Camera parts

The following illustrations show the parts of the HP photosmart
318 digital camera.

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on/off power
switch

shutter button

status LCD

self-timer
light

flash

viewfinder

lens

viewfinder
indicator light

viewfinder

image display

image quality
button

control dial

tripod mount

image quality
indicator

images
remaining

image display
on/off button

CF memory card
compartment
door

CF memory
card ejector
lever

battery compartment door

digital zoom
indicator

flash setting
indicator

digital zoom/
self-timer button

flash button

battery
level

CF card
indicator

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self-timer
indicator

Quick setup

Setting up your digital camera is quick and easy—follow these
steps and you’ll be ready to take pictures.

Step 1: Attach the wrist strap

1 Thread the short loop

through the wrist strap
attachment that is
located under the CF
memory card
compartment door. You
might need to use a
pointed object, such as
a paper clip, to pull the
end of the loop through.

2 Pull the strap through

the loop, and then pull
the knot tight.

Step 2: Install the batteries

1 Open the battery compartment door by pushing it out and then

swinging it open.

2 Insert four AA batteries (supplied), making sure that the +/–

electrodes are facing the proper direction (see the diagram on
the inside of the camera’s battery compartment).

Note For replacement, use only photo-quality alkaline,

photo-lithium, or rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries.

Getting started 3

Step 3: Turn the camera on

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To turn the camera on, slide the ON/OFF POWER ()
switch to the right and release it. The status LCD (liquid crystal
display) on top of the camera turns on and displays the camera
status.

Note The icons that appear on the status LCD are

discussed throughout this guide. For more
information, see “Appendix A: Reference” on
page 69.

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To turn the camera off, slide the switch to the right
again and release it. The status LCD shuts off and goes blank.

Step 4: Choose the camera language

The first time you turn the camera
on, it prompts you to choose the
language you want to use for the
camera menus.

1 Turn the

CONTROL ( ) dial to

scroll to the language you want to
use.

2 Press the dial to select the language.

If you chose the wrong language, you can change it by using
the Setup menu.

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Step 5: Set the camera date and time

After you select the camera language, the camera prompts you to
enter the current date and time. After you have set the camera’s
clock, it records the date and time at which you take each picture.

1 Turn the dial to point to the date format, and then press

the dial to change it. You can choose MDY (mm/dd/yyyy),

DMY (dd/mm/yyyy), or YMD (yyyy/mm/dd).

2 Turn the dial to point to the date, and then press

the dial.

3 Turn the dial to change the number, and then press

the dial to confirm it.

4 Set the remaining values in the same way.
5 To save your settings, select Exit. The image display turns off.

Your camera is now ready to take pictures.

Automatic power-off

To conserve battery power, the camera automatically turns off
after 5 minutes if you do not press a button.

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Using the control dial

Use the dial to:

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scroll through images of pictures that you have taken.

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make selections from the camera menus, which allow you to
manipulate your images and adjust the camera settings.

The dial operates in two distinct ways: you can press it straight
down, or you can turn it left or right.

To review your images

1 Press the dial to begin reviewing your pictures on the

image display on the back of the camera.

2 Turn the dial to scroll through images of pictures you have

taken.

To navigate the menus

1 Press the dial again. The main menu appears as a row of

icons across the top of the image display.

PRINT

(DPOF)

DELETE VIEW

THUMB-

NAILS

MAGNIFY SETUP EXIT

2 Turn the dial to the right until the desired icon is selected on

the image display. Each icon represents an action or a menu. A

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selected icon has a yellow border and background. A text
description of the icon appears in the status line at the bottom
of the image display.

3 Press the dial to open the menu or perform the action

represented by the icon.

4 Continue turning and pressing the dial to manipulate your

images or select options.

Specific instructions about using the camera menus appear
throughout this guide.

Note To exit a menu without making a selection, select

Exit.

Storing images on a CF memory
card

Your digital camera comes with 8 megabytes (MB) of internal
memory so that you can store images directly in the camera.

However, it also has a slot for an optional CF memory card. The
CF memory card allows you to expand your camera’s memory so
you can take more pictures. Then, after you unload images to your
computer, you can reuse the card.

With a CF memory card you can also view and save images on a
computer that is equipped with a CF memory card reader, and
print images directly from a printer that has a CF memory card
slot.

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Taking pictures

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This chapter describes the basic process of taking pictures with
your digital camera and gives you tips for taking the best pictures.
When you are familiar with this process, you can use the
advanced camera functions described in later chapters.

Note If the camera is on, you can take a picture anytime,

even if the image display is off or shows a menu.

Taking a picture

1 Turn the camera on. The camera is ready to take a picture.
2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder.
3 Press and hold the

camera to adjust the focus and exposure.

4 When you see the green light to the right of the viewfinder,

press the

5 The image display on the back of the camera turns on and

displays the image for a short time.
To preserve battery power, the image display turns off after the

image has been saved to memory.

To review all the pictures you have taken, press the dial.

Tip When you are taking a picture, be careful to keep

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SHUTTER button all the way down.

your fingers away from the lens and the flash. The
following illustrations give you examples of how to
hold the camera.

SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the

.

Using automatic focus and
automatic exposure

The camera automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure for
the current lighting conditions when you press the
halfway down.

The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically even if
you press the
But you are more likely to catch the perfect shot, especially when
you are photographing an active subject, if you set the camera’s
focus and exposure early. To do this, press the
halfway down, and then press the
down at the exact moment you wish to capture the image.

SHUTTER button all the way down without pausing.

SHUTTER button all the way

SHUTTER button

SHUTTER button

Note If the camera cannot find a focus or if the exposure

will be longer than 1/30 second, a yellow light
appears to the right of the viewfinder. You can still
take the picture, but the results might not be optimal.

Using focus lock

The automatic focus feature focuses on the subject in the middle
of the picture and requires good contrast within that subject area.
If you do not want your subject to be in the middle of the image or
if the subject lacks contrast, use focus lock.

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1 Frame a subject that is the same distance from the lens as

your subject.

2 Press the

SHUTTER button halfway down to lock the focus. Wait

until you see the green light next to the viewfinder.

3 Keeping the

SHUTTER button pressed halfway down, move the

camera to frame your subject.

4 Press the

SHUTTER button all the way down to take the picture.

Previewing your pictures

Instead of looking through the viewfinder to frame a picture, you
can use the image display to preview a picture. The image display
shows exactly what your picture will look like, whereas the
viewfinder is slightly accurate. Preview your picture on the image
display when precise framing is important, especially when you
are taking a close-up shot.

Note Using the image display consumes a lot of battery

power. To conserve battery power, the camera
automatically turns off the image display after 60
seconds if you do not press a button.

To preview a picture

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the button to turn the image display on.
3 Frame your picture in the image display by pointing the camera

lens at your subject.

4 Press and hold the

SHUTTER button halfway down to allow the

camera to adjust the focus and exposure.

5 When you see the steady green light to the right of the

viewfinder, press the

SHUTTER button all the way down to take

the picture.

To turn the image display off, press the button.

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Tips for taking the best pictures

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Try to fill the entire frame with your subject and exclude
unwanted detail.

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Keep the sun behind you or at your side, not directly overhead
or in front of you.

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If the light is behind your subject, use the FLASH ON setting to
increase the light on the front of your subject.

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When the ambient light is low, use the flash. Make sure you
keep the subject within the flash range (2.5 m, or about 8 feet).

2.5 meters

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If you use the FLASH OFF setting in low light, use a tripod to
steady the camera during exposure.

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The camera takes about a second to focus and adjust the
exposure when you press the

SHUTTER button halfway down.

Wait until you see the steady green light to the right of the
viewfinder, then press the

SHUTTER button all the way down to

take the picture. If this is the first time you are using a digital
camera, you might want to practice to become accustomed to
the timing.

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If a yellow light appears to the right of the viewfinder when you
press the

SHUTTER button, the camera cannot find a focus or

the exposure will be longer than 1/30 second (or both). Try the
following:

• Make sure that you are not too close to your subject and
that you frame your pictures with the desired subject in the
center. The camera’s automatic focus has a range of 20 cm

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(about 8 inches) to infinity and focuses on the object in the
center of the frame.

• If the light on your subject is low, wait for better natural light
or use the flash. For more information, see “Using the flash”
on page 21.

• If the light on your subject is low and you are using the

FLASH OFF setting, the exposure could be longer than

1/30 second. To steady the camera, mount it on a tripod.

• Set the camera’s automatic focus and automatic exposure
on a different subject by using focus lock.

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Avoid taking flash photos in front of reflective objects like
mirrors or glass to prevent bright spots in your photos.

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Although the camera has an electronic automatic focus
system, some conditions might cause the camera to focus
improperly. Some examples are in the following table.

Conditions Examples of subjects

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,

Rapidly moving objects Baseballs, hummingbirds, race cars

Non-solid objects Wire netting or fencing, latticework

Insufficient light Sunsets, candlelight

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

television images, sun rays through
trees

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Reviewing your

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

Tip To preserve battery life, connect an AC power

images

adapter (optional) while using the image display.

Viewing your images

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial. The last picture you took or viewed appears

on the image display.

3 Turn the dial to scroll through your images.
Each time a new image appears on the display, the image quality

indicator appears in the upper left corner of the image,
represented by one, two, or three stars. The image quality
indicator disappears after two seconds.

The status line at the bottom of the image display shows the
following information about the current image:

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The number of the picture and the number of images stored in
memory or on the CF memory card

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If the image is selected for printing, the number of copies you
want to print and the print order icon

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The date the picture was taken

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image
quality
indicator

status line

image number and number
of images stored in memory

print order (DPOF)
information and
print order icon

date the picture was
taken

When you have finished reviewing images, be sure to turn off the
image display to conserve battery power. To do this, press the

IMAGE DISPLAY ON/OFF ( ) button or turn the camera off.

Creating a print order

You can use your camera to select the images that you want to
print. For example, when you gather with family and friends to
view your photos, you can keep track of the photos they want
copies of and then print the photos later.

With a print order you can:

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select one image, several images, or all of the images that you
have stored in the camera.

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select how many copies you want of each image or of all
images.

To add an image to a print order, you select the number of copies
that you want to print.

Note When you are reviewing images on the image

display, a print order icon appears on the status line
for images that you have added to the print order.

A print order creates a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file. This
file is stored with your images in memory.

You can print photos from your print order in one of two ways:

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If your images are stored on a CF memory card, you can insert
the memory card directly into a DPOF-compatible printer. The
printer reads the print order and prints the specified images.

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When you transfer your images from the camera to a
computer, the print order is copied along with them. If you have
set up your HP Automatic Image Unload software to do so, the
computer reads the print order and prints the specified images.
For more information, see “Automated Task Options” in the
software’s Help.

Note An Apple Macintosh computer does not recognize a

DPOF print order.

To create or edit a print order

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images.

3 If you want copies of a single image, use the dial to scroll to

the image you want to add to or remove from the print order.

Note If you want copies of all images, it does not matter

which image is displayed on the image display.

4 Press the dial to open the main menu, and then

press the dial to open the Print (DPOF) menu.

5 Turn the dial to select This

Image if you want copies of the

current image. Select All Images if
you want copies of all the images in
memory.

6 Press the dial.
7 Select the number of copies of the

image that you want.

Tip To remove an image from a print order, set the

number of copies for that image to zero.

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Deleting your images

You can delete a single image or all images from the camera. After
an image has been deleted, it cannot be recovered.

Note If you have a CF memory card installed, images are

deleted only from the card.

To delete images

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images.

3 If you are deleting a single image, turn the dial to scroll to

the image you want to delete.

Note If you are deleting all images, it does not matter

which image is displayed on the image display.

4 Press the dial to open the main menu.

5 Turn the dial to scroll to the Delete icon, and press

the dial to open the Delete menu.

6 Turn the dial to select This

Image if you want to delete the

current image only or All Images if
you want to delete all images.

7 Press the dial to delete the

image or images.

8 If you chose to delete all images,

the camera asks you to confirm. To confirm, turn the dial to
select Yes, and then press the dial.

Note From the Delete menu, you can also choose to

Format Memory (or Format CF Card if a CF

memory card is installed).

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Viewing small versions
(thumbnails) of your images

You can view up to nine of your images at the same time on the
image display.

To look at thumbnails of your images

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu.

3 Turn the dial to scroll to the View Thumbnails

icon, and then press the dial.
The image display shows you up to nine of your

images at one time, depending on how many images you have
stored in memory. A yellow border frames the currently
selected image.

4 Turn the dial to

select a different image.

5 Press the dial to see

the selected image in
full view.

selected
image

Magnifying
your images

While reviewing an image, you can magnify an area of the image
to three times or six times its normal size. This is helpful when you
want to view a detail of an image. For example, you can check to
see if people had their eyes closed when you took their picture.

Note Magnifying an image does not change the image

stored in memory.

To magnify an image

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images.

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3 Turn the dial to scroll to the image you want to magnify.

4 Press the dial to open the main menu.

Turn the dial to scroll to the Magnify icon, and
then press the dial to magnify the image.

The camera magnifies the center of the image to
three times its normal size. Turn the dial to pan left or right

in the image.

5 Press the dial to open the Magnify menu.
6 To change the panning direction so

you can pan up and down, turn the

dial to scroll to the double arrow

icon, and then press the dial.

7 To magnify the image further, turn

the dial to scroll to the magnifying
glass icon, and then press the

dial.

The camera magnifies the center of the image to six times its
normal size.

8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to scroll the image left and right or to

reduce the magnification.

9 To return to a full view of the image, select the Exit icon, and

then press the dial.

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Adjusting the

4

You can modify the camera settings to fit the current picture-taking
conditions and your preferences. For example, you can adjust the
flash settings to fit current lighting conditions, and you can use the
self-timer to take a picture with yourself in it. This chapter
describes how to:

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camera settings

use the flash.
change the image quality.
use the digital zoom.
use the self-timer.
set the date and time.
change the language.
set the welcome screen.

Using the flash

The camera offers four flash settings. The current flash setting is
indicated by an icon on the status LCD. In addition, if the image
display is on, a message appears about the flash setting in the
status line.

Each time you turn the camera off and then on again, the flash
setting automatically reverts to AUTO FLASH. If you change the
setting, it remains until you change it or until you turn the camera
off and on.

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Note The flash recharges between pictures. This is

indicated by a blinking flash icon on the status LCD.
In addition, if the image display is on, the message

FLASH CHARGING might appear in the status line

at the bottom of the image display when you press
the

SHUTTER button. When the flash icon stops

blinking, you can take another flash picture.

.

Icon Message Description

AUTO FLASH The camera determines the need for a flash

RED-EYE The flash will be used if needed. Red-eye

FLASH ON The flash will be used in all lighting conditions.

FLASH OFF The flash will not be used, regardless of the

based on lighting conditions. The flash setting
reverts to AUTO FLASH each time you turn the
camera on.

reduction minimizes the occurrence of red-eye in
pictures of people or animals by emitting several
short flashes to condition the subject’s eyes to
the flash, followed by a final flash to take the
picture. If you are photographing people, tell
them to wait for the final flash before moving.

The amount of light provided by the flash will be
adjusted according to the current lighting
conditions. Use this setting when the lighting for
the entire picture is sufficient, but the lighting for
the subject is not, as in a backlighting situation.
This is commonly called “fill flash.”

lighting conditions. Use this setting in places
where flash photography is not permitted. If
necessary, use a tripod to hold the camera
steady.

To change the flash setting

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the

FLASH ( ) button repeatedly until the flash setting

you want appears on the status LCD. The button cycles
through the four available flash settings.

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flash button

Changing the image quality

The camera has three image quality settings: Good, Better, and
Best. The current image quality setting is indicated by one, two, or
three stars on the status LCD. In addition, if the image display is
on, GOOD, BETTER or BEST appears in the status line.

The image quality setting determines the quality of your images
and how many images can be stored in internal memory or on the
CF memory card. Pictures taken with higher image quality take up
more space in memory; pictures taken with lower image quality
take up less space.

Image quality Description Resolution

GOOD This is the most memory-efficient

image quality setting. Use this
setting for taking pictures that you
will only send in e-mail or place on
the Internet.

BETTER This setting produces high-quality

images and requires less memory
than BEST mode. Use this setting
for taking pictures that you plan to
print 13 cm by 18 cm (5 by 7 inches)
or smaller. This is the default setting.

BEST Produces the highest-quality images

and uses the most memory. Use this
setting for taking pictures that you
plan to crop and enlarge using image
editing software, or print 20 cm by
25 cm (8 by 10 inches) or larger.

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592 by 400
(with medium
compression)

1792 by 1200
(with medium
compression)

1792 by 1200
(with low
compression)

Here are some important notes about the image quality setting:

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You can use different image quality settings for different
images.

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The camera retains the current image quality setting until you
change it, even if you turn the camera off.

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Because image quality affects the number of images that can
be stored in memory or on a memory card, the number of
available images (shown on the status LCD) changes as you
change the image quality.

To change the image quality

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the

IMAGE QUALITY ( ) button repeatedly until the

quality level you want appears on the status LCD.

image quality button image quality indicator

Using the digital zoom

You can use the camera’s digital zoom to make a subject appear
to be closer.

With digital zoom, you always use the image display to preview
your image and see the effect of the zoom. The image display
shows the image you will capture, as shown in the example below.

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To use the digital zoom

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the

zoom. The image display comes on automatically and 2X

DIGITAL ZOOM appears in the status line.

Note Pressing the button again activates the self-

3 Use the image display to frame your subject.

To cancel the digital zoom, press the button or press the

4 Take your picture.

DIGITAL ZOOM ( ) button once to turn on the digital

timer.

button twice.

Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer to take a picture of yourself or a posed group.
After you turn the self-timer on and press the
camera waits 10 seconds before taking the picture.

To use the self-timer

1 Attach the camera to a tripod or place it on a firm surface at an

appropriate distance and height from the subject.

SHUTTER button, the

2 With the camera turned on, frame your subject in the

viewfinder. When you are ready to take the picture, press the

button twice.

Note Pressing the button once activates the digital

zoom. Pressing it again turns off the digital zoom
and turns on the self-timer.

The self-timer icon appears on the status LCD. In addition, the
message SELF-TIMER appears in the status line.

3 Press the

it.
The red self-timer indicator light on the front of the camera

blinks for 10 seconds with an increasing frequency.

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SHUTTER button all the way down, and then release

self-timer button self-timer indicator

4 After 10 seconds, the camera takes the picture and the self-

timer turns off automatically.
To cancel the self-timer before the camera takes the picture,

press the button again.

Setting the date and time

The camera has a real-time clock that records the date and time at
which you take each picture.

The camera prompts you to enter the date and time under the
following circumstances:

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When you turn the camera on for the first time.

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If the camera was without battery power (the batteries lost
power or were removed from the camera) for an extended
period of time.

Note For your convenience, the camera maintains the

date and time for at least 10 minutes after you
remove old batteries.

To set the date and time

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu.

3 Turn the dial to scroll to the Setup icon, and then

press the dial to open the Setup menu.

4 Turn the dial to scroll to Date & Time, and then

press the dial.

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5 Select the date format you want to use. You can choose MDY

(mm/dd/yyyy), DMY (dd/mm/yyyy), or YMD (yyyy/mm/dd).
6 Select the day, month, and year.
7 Select the hour format you want to use—12-hour or 24-hour.
8 Select the hour and minutes.
9 To save your settings, select Exit.

Changing the camera language

You can change the language used for the camera menus to one
of six languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, or
Japanese.

To set the camera language

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu.

3 Turn the dial to scroll to the Setup icon, and then

press the dial to open the Setup menu.

4 Turn the dial to scroll to the row of flags, and then

press the dial.

5 Turn the dial to scroll to the language you want, and then

press the dial.

Setting the welcome screen

When you first turn the camera on, the welcome screen displays
the HP Invent logo.

You can configure the welcome screen to display an image of your
choice.

To change the image on the welcome screen

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial to begin reviewing your images.

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3 Turn the dial to scroll to the image that you want to use as

the welcome screen.

4 Press the dial to open the main menu.

5 Turn the dial to scroll to the Setup icon, and then

press the dial to open the Setup menu.

6 Turn the dial to scroll to Welcome Screen, and

then press the dial.

7 Turn the dial to scroll to either

This Image or HP Logo, and then

press the dial.

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Sharing and

5

After you have taken some pictures with your digital camera, you
can use them in many fun and creative ways. You can transfer
them to your computer for use in creative projects or for sharing
with family and friends over the Internet. If you have a printer with
a slot for a CompactFlash (CF) memory card, you can print your
images directly from a CF memory card.

Check out HP’s photosmart Web site at www.hp.com/
photosmart for great ideas and tips about how to use your
images to create fun projects.

This chapter describes how to use the camera with the following
equipment:

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printing images

a Microsoft® Windows® computer

a Microsoft Windows NT® computer

an Apple Macintosh® computer

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a computer on which you have not installed the HP software

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a card reader

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a printer equipped with a card reader

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Using the camera with a Windows
computer

You can copy the images in your digital camera to a Microsoft
Windows computer.

System requirements for a Windows
computer

To work with your camera, your computer must meet or exceed
the following requirements.

Processor 166 MHz Pentium or equivalent

Memory (RAM) Windows 98, Windows Millenium Edition,

Windows 2000, and Windows XP: 32 MB

Windows NT 4.0: 64 MB

Free hard disk space 180 MB

Video display 640 by 480, 256 colors

CD-ROM any speed

Operating system Windows 98, Windows Millenium Edition,

Interface For Windows 98, Windows Millenium Edition,

Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0

Windows 2000, and Windows XP: USB port

For Windows NT 4.0: CF memory card and card
reader (purchased separately)

For updated system requirements, go to www.hp.com/

photosmart.

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Installing the software on a Windows
computer

1 Insert the HP photosmart 318 CD into your computer’s CD-

ROM drive. The installation window automatically appears.

If the installation window does not appear, use Windows

Explorer or My Computer to locate your CD-ROM drive, and

then double-click the file Setup.exe.
2 Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen to

install the software.

The software places several icons on your desktop, including a

link to the photo imaging Quick Reference.

To install the bonus software

Certain versions of the camera are shipped with bonus software.
1 Press and hold the SHIFT key on your computer keyboard

while you insert the HP photosmart 318 CD into your

computer’s CD-ROM drive.

If the automatic installation starts, click Cancel.
2 Click Start, click Run, and in the Open box, type

X

:\Bonus\setup.exe (where X is the drive letter assigned to

your CD-ROM drive).
3 Click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen to

install the software.

Connecting the camera to a Windows
computer

Before connecting the camera to your computer, make sure you
have installed the software.

Note The camera uses a USB connection, so you do not

need to turn the computer off when connecting or
disconnecting the camera.

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To connect the camera to a Windows computer

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.
2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the camera.
3 Plug the flat end of the cable into any USB port on your

computer.

Note When the camera is connected to your computer,

only the switch operates. The other
camera buttons do not respond.

Unloading images to a Windows computer

Unloading is the process of copying images from the camera’s
memory to your computer. If you have a CF memory card installed
in the camera, images will be copied from the CF memory card to
the computer.

You can unload images from your camera in one of three ways:
automatically, manually, or by mounting the camera as a disk
drive. The automatic unload procedure is the preferred method.
For descriptions of the other methods, see the online
documentation with the HP Photo Imaging software.

Tip To conserve battery power, you can use an AC

adapter (optional) when you are unloading images
to your computer.

To unload images automatically

1 Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable.
2 Turn the camera on.

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The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is

connected to a computer.

After a few seconds, the software starts. Follow the instructions

on your computer screen to complete the unload process.

Note To pause the automatic unload, click anywhere in

the HP Automatic Image Unload Software window.

If you have no new images in your camera when
you connect it to the computer, the automatic unload
does not take place.

You can set up the HP Automatic Image Unload software so that
certain tasks occur automatically after the images are unloaded
from the camera. You can:

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automatically view your images.

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automatically print your images.

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automatically lay out a photo album page.
To set up the automatic tasks, in the HP Automatic Image Unload

Software window, click Task O ption s. For more information,
double-click the HP Quick Reference—Photo Imaging icon that
is installed on your desktop with the software.

Using the camera with a Windows NT 4.0
computer

Windows NT 4.0 does not support the USB interface, so you
cannot connect your camera directly to your computer. You can
save your images to a CF memory card (purchased separately)
and then transfer them from the card to the computer through
either a memory card slot in an HP printer equipped with one or
through a memory card reader.

To use an HP printer that has a memory card slot

Follow the instructions in your printer documentation to transfer
images from the memory card to your Windows NT 4.0 computer
through the printer’s memory card slot.

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To use a memory card reader

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.
2 Remove the memory card from the camera.
3 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot in the

memory card reader.

4 Turn the computer on if you haven’t already.
5 Double-click the HP Photo Imaging Software icon on the

Windows desktop. The main window of the HP Photo Imaging
Software opens.

6 Click Unload Images in the main window. Because no USB

camera is found, the software displays a dialog box in which
you can select the drive letter for your memory card reader.

7 Select the drive letter (such as H:) for your memory card

reader in the dialog box.

8 Start the HP Automatic Image Unload software and complete

the steps to unload without the timer.

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Using the camera with a Macintosh
computer

You can transfer the images in your digital camera to an Apple
Macintosh computer.

System requirements for a Macintosh
computer

To work with your camera, your Macintosh computer must meet or
exceed the following requirements.

Processor Power PC, 233 MHz

Memory (RAM) 64 MB

Free hard disk space 150 MB

Video display 800 by 600, 16-bit color

CD-ROM any speed

Operating system MAC OS 8.6 or later

For updated system requirements, go to www.hp.com/
photosmart.

Changing the PC Connect Mode setting

Before you can unload images from the camera to a Macintosh,
you must change the connection setting in the Setup menu.

Note On your camera, the letters “PC” stand for “personal

computer” and refer to a computer running either the
Windows or Macintosh operating system.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu.

3 Turn the dial to scroll to the Setup icon.

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4 Press the dial to open the Setup menu.

5 Turn the dial to scroll to PC Connect Mode, and then press

the dial.

6 Turn the dial to scroll to Disk Drive, and then press the

dial.

Installing the software on a Macintosh
computer

You can unload images to your computer either manually or
automatically. To use the camera’s automatic unload feature,
install the ArcSoft PhotoImpression with Automatic Image Unload
software from the camera CD.

1 Insert the HP photosmart 318 CD into your computer’s CD-

ROM drive.

2 Click the installer icon, and then follow the instructions on the

screen to install the software.

To install the bonus software

Certain versions of the camera are shipped with bonus software.
1 Insert the HP photosmart 318 CD into your computer’s CD-

ROM drive.

2 Double-click the Bonus folder icon.
3 Double-click the installer icon for Panorama Maker or

PhotoFantasy.

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

Connecting the camera to a Macintosh
computer

Before connecting the camera to your computer, make sure you
have changed the PC Connect Mode setting, as described
earlier.

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Note The camera uses a USB connection, so you do not

need to turn the computer off when connecting or
disconnecting the camera.

To connect the camera to a Macintosh computer

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.
2 Plug the smaller end of the USB cable (supplied) into the

camera.
3 Plug the flat end of the cable into any USB port on your

computer.

Note When the camera is connected to your computer,

only the switch operates. The other
camera buttons do not respond.

Unloading images to a Macintosh computer

Unloading images is the process of copying images from the
camera to your computer. If you have a CF memory card installed
in the camera, images will be copied from the CF memory card to
the computer.

You can unload images from your camera in one of two ways:
automatically or by mounting the camera as a disk drive. The
automatic unload procedure is the preferred method.

Tip To conserve battery power, you can use an AC

power adapter (optional) when you are unloading
images to your computer.

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To automatically unload images to a Macintosh computer

1 Connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable.
2 Turn the camera on.

The status LCD displays PC to indicate the camera is
connected to a computer.

3 If the welcome screen appears on your computer screen, click

OK.

4 After a few seconds, the HP Automatic Image Unload window

appears. When the countdown timer expires, the software
begins unloading new images from the camera to the
computer.

To pause the automatic unload, click Pause.

You can set up your HP Automatic Image Unload software so that
certain tasks occur automatically after the images are unloaded
from the camera. In the HP Automatic Image Unload window, click
Options.

When all the new images have been unloaded to your computer,
the ArcSoft PhotoImpression software opens and you can view,
edit, print, and create projects with your images.

For more information, see the software’s Help.

Tips for unloading images to a Macintosh
computer

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When you unload images to your computer, the images are still
stored in the camera until you delete them. If you take new
pictures and then unload images again, the automatic unload
software ignores the old images. That way, you do not end up
with many copies of the same image on your computer.

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If you have no new images in your camera when you connect it
to the computer, the automatic unload does not take place.

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You can set up specific tasks to occur automatically after the
images have been unloaded from the camera such as deleting
images from the camera, printing the images, or putting the
images into a photo album layout. To do this, click Options in
the HP Automatic Image Unload window.

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In the HP Automatic Image Unload Options window, you can

disable the automatic unload feature. To turn the feature on

again, open the Automatic Image Unload Options file in the

ArcSoft PhotoImpression folder.

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The automatic unload software stores your images in a folder

called Macintosh HD:ArcSoft PI:Photos:

only the final folder (the

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Make sure you know where your images are stored on your

computer’s hard disk. By default, images are stored in the

PhotoImpression folder, for example Macintosh HD:ArcSoft

PI:Photos:2002.07.04. If you ever decide to delete the ArcSoft

PI folder, you must first move your images to another folder. If

you do not, your images will be deleted from the hard disk

when you delete the PhotoImpression folder.

date

) in that path.

date.

You can change

Unloading images without using
the software

If you are away from home, you can unload images to a computer
that does not have the HP Automatic Image Unload software
installed on it.

Note Make sure that the computer has a USB port and

that its operating system is Windows 2000 or
Windows Millennium Edition or later, or Macintosh
OS 8.6 or later.

To unload images to a Windows or Macintosh computer

1 Change the camera's PC Connect Mode to Disk Drive. For

more information, see “Changing the PC Connect Mode

setting” on page 35.
2 Connect the camera to the Windows or Macintosh computer

with the USB cable.
3 Turn the camera on. The letters PC appear in the status LCD

to indicate that the camera is connected to the computer. The

computer recognizes the camera as a disk drive.

4 Use the following procedure to access your images as files:

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•

Windows:

drive in My Computer or navigate to the drive letter in
Windows Explorer. Use the Copy and Paste commands to
transfer selected images to your hard drive.

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Macintosh:

and drop the selected files to your hard drive.

Double-click the icon for the newly assigned disk

Double-click the Untitled drive icon. Then, drag

Using a card reader

You can use a CF memory card reader, such as the SanDisk
ImageMate or a PCMCIA adapter, to view and save image files on
your computer. If you have saved your images to a CF memory
card and you have a card reader installed on your computer, insert
the CF memory card into the card reader. Then, access your
images on the CF memory card just as you would access files on
a floppy disk. See your card reader’s documentation for details.

Card readers can be purchased from www.hpshopping.com
(selected countries only), or from your local digital camera or
electronics store.

Printing images without a computer

If your printer has a slot for a CF memory card, as the HP
photosmart 1000 and higher series printers do, you can print your
images directly from the card. For more information, see your
printer’s documentation.

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Storing images

6

When you first unpack your digital camera and begin taking
pictures, the images are stored in the camera’s internal memory.
This makes it easier than ever to save pictures; there’s no need for
film of any kind. You can delete unwanted images from the camera
anytime, making space available for new images.

However, your camera also has a slot for digital “film” in the form
of a CompactFlash (CF) memory card (purchased separately).
The card is more economical than conventional film because you
can reuse the card over and over again. If you install a CF
memory card in your camera, images are stored on the CF
memory card rather than in the camera’s internal memory.

Note If your computer runs Windows NT or if it does not

in memory

have a USB port, you must store images on a CF
memory card. Then use a CF memory card reader
to transfer images to your computer.

This chapter describes how to use your camera with or without a
CF memory card and how to copy images from internal memory to
a CF memory card.

Tip As long as you have a CF memory card in the

camera, you can access only the images stored on
the CF memory card. For more information, see
“Using both internal memory and a CF memory
card” on page 46.

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Determining the number of pictures
you can take

You can store as many as 113 images in the camera’s internal
memory. The number of pictures that you can take and store in the
space remaining in memory depends on several factors. Unlike
conventional film, each digital image takes up a different amount
of space in memory. Images that are complex and contain many
details take up more space, whereas simple images take up less
space. Pictures taken full size occupy more space, whereas
pictures taken with digital zoom occupy less space. However, the
most important factor in image size is the image quality you have
selected.

The number of images remaining in memory is indicated in the
status LCD on top of the camera. It is an approximate number that
decreases as you take pictures.

Note You can take each picture with a different setting. As

you change the settings, the number of remaining
images that is indicated on the status LCD changes.

The number of images you can store in the camera depends
primarily on image quality:

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Pictures taken with an image quality of BEST (three stars)
require the most memory. You can store approximately 7 such
images on the camera.

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Pictures taken with an image quality of BETTER (two stars)
require less memory. You can store approximately 16 such
images on the camera.

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Pictures taken with an image quality of GOOD (one star)
require the least amount of memory. You can store a maximum
of approximately 113 such images on the camera.

number of
images r emaining
in memory

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If internal memory is full, “0” appears for the remaining picture
count and a red light appears to the right of the viewfinder when
you press the
on, the message MEMORY FULL appears in the status line.

To resume taking pictures, unload images to your computer and
delete them from the camera, or install a CF memory card.

Note The HP photosmart 318 digital camera is shipped

SHUTTER button. In addition, if the image display is

without a CF memory card. If you do not install a CF
memory card, all images are automatically stored in
internal memory.

Using a CF memory card

If you install a CF memory card, all images taken after installing
the CF memory card are saved to the card.

Note Even if there is space available in internal memory,

images will be stored on the CF memory card.

In addition, as long as the CF memory card is in the camera, all
camera operations involve the images that are on the CF memory
card. The remaining image count applies to the CF memory card,
and images that you review are stored on the CF memory card.

When a CF memory card is installed, the letters CF appear on the
status LCD.

CF card indicator

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Installing a CF memory card

Use only CompactFlash Association (CFA)
certified type 1 CF memory cards with your
digital camera. These cards are manufactured
by several vendors and are available in a variety
of memory sizes. You can purchase additional
CF memory cards from www.hpshopping.com
(selected countries only), or from your local digital camera or
electronics store.

To install a CF memory card

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.

CAUTION

2 Open the CF memory card door.
3 If there is a card already in the camera,

remove the existing card. To do this, locate
the lever on the bottom of the camera under
the CF memory card door. Slide it toward the
center of the camera. The card pops out.

4 Hold the new CF memory card so that the

tiny ledge on the top rear of the card is
between your fingers, the side with pinholes faces the camera,
and the ledge on the back of the card faces the front of the
camera.

5 Insert the card firmly all the way into the camera.

CAUTION

Inserting or removing a CF memory card while the
camera is on could damage the existing card or result
in lost images.

The card should fit easily almost all the way into the
slot. If it stops when it is only partially inserted, turn the
card over and try again. Do not force the card into the
camera.

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6 Gently push the CF memory card all the way into the camera.
7 Close the CF memory card door.

Tip If you cannot close the CF memory card door, you

might not have inserted the card correctly. Remove
the card and try again.

Checking the CF memory card status

If you have a CF memory card installed in the camera, the letters

CF appear in the status LCD and in the status line of the image

display.
If the CF memory card is full, “0” appears for the remaining picture

count and a red light appears to the right of the viewfinder when
you press the
on, the message CF CARD FULL appears on the status line to
indicate that you cannot take any more pictures.

If the CF memory card is damaged or unformatted, the letters CF
appear on the status LCD and blink, and an error message
appears on the image display.

To resume taking pictures, try the following steps:

SHUTTER button. In addition, if the image display is

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If you receive any card error indications immediately after

installing a new, blank CF memory card, the card might need to

be formatted.

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If the message CF CARD FULL appears on the image display

after you have successfully taken and stored numerous images

on the CF memory card, the CF memory card is full.

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If you receive the card error indications and the card is
formatted and is not full, the card might be damaged. Try
reformatting the card, or try a different card.

Using both internal memory and a
CF memory card

If you have images stored in internal memory and you install a CF
memory card, you can no longer access the images in internal
memory. You have two options:

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Turn the camera off, remove the card, and turn the camera
back on. You now have access to images in internal memory.

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Copy the images from internal memory to the CF memory card
and access the images from the CF memory card.

To copy images from internal memory to a CF memory card

1 If you have not already already done so, install a CF memory

card in the camera.

2 Turn the camera on.

3 Press the dial twice to open the main menu.

4 Turn the dial to scroll to the Setup icon, and then

press the dial to open the Setup menu.

5 Turn the dial to scroll to Copy to CF Card, and

then press the dial.

Note Copying images from internal memory to a CF

memory card does not overwrite content that is
already on the CF memory card. If the CF memory
card does not have enough room to store all the
images that are in internal memory, an error
message appears. Either make room on the CF
memory card or turn the camera off and replace the
CF memory card.

6 Turn the dial to select Yes, and then press the dial.

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The images are copied from internal memory to the CF

memory card. Your images are still stored in internal memory

until you delete them. If you have created a print order for

those images, the print order is copied to the CF memory card

along with the images.

Formatting memory

The internal memory installed in your digital camera is formatted
at the factory. Under ordinary circumstances, you do not need to
format it. However, if the camera does not store images properly,
you might want to try formatting the internal memory.

CAUTION

Most CF memory cards are already formatted when you buy them.
However, if you buy a CF memory card that has not been
formatted, you need to format it before you can store images on it.
If you insert a new, formatted card in the camera and it doesn’t
work, try reformatting it—it may have been formatted improperly.
Also reformat cards that were previously used in a different
camera to optimize them for use with your camera.

Note You can reuse a CF memory card that is full by

Formatting deletes everything stored in memory.

formatting it. This deletes all images and files from
the card. You can also use the Delete menu to
delete one or all images from a CF memory card.

To format internal memory or a CF memory card

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the dial twice to open the main menu.

3 Turn the dial to scroll to the Delete icon, and then

press the dial to open the Delete menu.

4 Turn the dial to scroll to Format Memory or, if a

CF memory card is installed, scroll to Format CF Card, and

then press the dial.

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

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When memory has been formatted, the message NO IMAGES

IN MEMORY (or NO IMAGES ON CF CARD) appears on the

image display.

CAUTION

Formatting deletes everything stored on the CF
memory card, including files from other devices such as
pocket computers. Make sure you are formatting the
correct card! If you’re not sure, check the contents of
the card before you format it.

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Powering and

7

maintaining your
camera

This chapter describes how to use batteries or an AC power
adapter to power your camera, how to care for your camera, and
how to use your camera safely.

Powering your camera

Your digital camera can be powered by batteries or an HP­approved AC power adapter. For convenience, use batteries when
you are taking pictures. To preserve battery power, use an AC
adapter (purchased separately) when you are reviewing images
on the image display for an extended period of time, or when you
are transferring images from the camera to your computer.

Determining if the batteries need to be
changed

The battery icon on the status LCD indicates the charge level of
the batteries. There are three levels of battery charge: full,
partially-charged, and empty.

If the battery icon shows that the batteries are empty, it is time to
replace the batteries.

Note When the empty-battery icon on the status LCD

begins blinking, the power is about to shut off. You
need to replace the batteries before you can take
another picture.

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Full Partially-charged Empty

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



how often and how long you use the image display.



how often you use the flash.



the number of pictures you take.



temperature conditions (operating the camera at colder
temperatures results in shorter battery life).



the type of battery (photo-lithium batteries have the longest life,
alkaline have the shortest).

To extend battery life:



When using the camera with a computer or when using the
image display for extended periods of time, use an AC power
adapter that HP has approved for use with your digital camera.



Limit your use of the image display, except when using an AC
power adapter.



Use only batteries that are designed for digital cameras, such
as photo-quality alkaline, photo-lithium, or rechargeable nickel­metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, available from various battery
manufacturers.



If you are using rechargeable batteries, be sure you fully drain
and recharge the batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.



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

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Replacing batteries

The camera uses four AA batteries. You can use photo-lithium or
photo-quality alkaline AA batteries, or rechargeable NiMH AA
batteries. You can purchase additional batteries from your local
camera or electronics store.

Note If you choose to use rechargeable batteries, you

must recharge them in a separate device, outside
the camera. The batteries do not recharge in the
camera when you connect an AC adapter.

To insert new batteries:

1 Make sure the camera is turned off.
2 To open the battery

compartment, slide the

battery compartment cover in

the direction of the arrow,

and then lift it.
3 Insert four new batteries,

making sure the + / −

electrodes are facing the

proper direction (see the

diagram inside the battery

compartment).
4 Close the battery compartment cover by sliding it into place

and then clicking it shut.

CAUTION

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Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not
replace the batteries individually or use batteries of
different types. Always follow the instructions on the
battery package when handling or disposing of
batteries.

Using an AC power adapter

To extend the life of your batteries, use an AC power adapter as
your power source when connecting your camera to a computer or
when using the image display for an extended period.

Use only an AC power adapter that HP has approved for use with
the camera. Use of any other adapter will void your warranty and
can damage your camera.

AC power adapters are available at www.hpshopping.com
(selected countries only). For AC adapter specifications, see HP’s
photosmart Web site at www.hp.com/photosmart and click

support.

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, remove the AC

adapter from the camera. If the AC adapter is
connected to the camera, even if it is not connected
to a power source, the camera will not use battery
power.

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Caring for your camera and
accessories

Camera



Keep the lens clean to help you take sharp, clear photos with

the best possible focus. Use a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to gently

wipe the lens and status and image displays to clean off any

fingerprints and dust.



Wipe the outside surfaces of the camera with a clean, dry

cloth. Never use a rough cloth or abrasive cleaners, which can

scratch the camera.



Do not leave the camera in the sun or in a very warm location

(for example, inside a car) for long periods.



If you move the camera from a cold to a warm location or vice

versa, always allow the camera several minutes to adjust to the

current ambient temperature before you use it.

Memory cards



To avoid erasing data from a memory card or damaging the

card, do not expose it to heat, moisture, or static electricity.

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Safety precautions



To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the camera
case or attempt to repair the camera yourself. Contact an
authorized HP Service Center for repairs.



Keep the camera dry. Exposing the camera to excessive
moisture can cause it to malfunction.



If moisture gets inside the camera, stop using the camera
immediately. Allow the camera to air dry completely before
operating it again.



Your digital camera comes with four non-rechargeable
batteries. Do
mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. Follow
the battery manufacturer’s safety instructions.



When disposing of batteries, follow the battery manufacturer’s
disposal and recycling instructions or the guidelines that are
recommended for your area. Do
batteries.

not

attempt to recharge these batteries. Do

not

incinerate or puncture

not



Use only the HP-approved AC power adapter. Failure to do so
could damage the camera or cause a fire. Use of a non-HP AC
power adapter will also void your camera’s warranty.



The image display of your digital camera contains mercury.
Disposal of this material may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities or EIA:

www.eiae.org.

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Troubleshooting,

8

support, and
warranties

Problems and solutions

Problem Possible cause Solution

The camera
does not turn
on.

The batteries are not
functioning correctly.

Check the following conditions:

• The type of batteries that you have
installed in the camera may not be
the appropriate type for a digital
camera. Use only four photo-quality
AA lithium, alkaline, or NiMH
batteries.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly. The positive and negative
poles may be reversed.

• The charge in the batteries may be
low or completely drained. Try
installing new or recharged
batteries.

The AC adapter is
not functioning
correctly.

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Check the following conditions:

• The AC power adapter is plugged
into an electrical outlet.

• There is power at the outlet.

• The AC power adapter is not
damaged.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The camera
does not
respond wh en
I press a
button.

I replace the
camera
batteries
frequently.

You have an AC
power adapter
connected to the
camera, but it is not
connected to a
power source.

The camera is off. Turn the camera on.

The camera is
connected to a
computer.

The batteries are
empty.

The camera needs
to be reset.

Extended use of the
image display
consumes battery
power. Unloading
images to your
computer can also
consume a lot of
battery power.

When you have an AC adapter
connected to the camera, the camera
does not use battery power even if the
adapter is not connected to a power
source. If you want to use battery power,
disconnect the AC adapter from the
camera. If you want to use AC power,
connect the AC adapter to a working
electrical outlet.

If the status LCD displays the letters PC,
the camera buttons do not respond.

Replace the batteries.

Turn the camera off and then on again.
Remove the batteries and reinstall them.
If you are using an AC power adapter,
disconnect the adapter from the camera,
remove and reinstall the batteries, and
then reconnect the adapter.

To extend the life of your batteries:

• Always use an AC adapter to power
the camera when you are using the
image display for an extended
period of time and when you are
unloading images to your computer.

• Limit your use of the image display.

• Do not use ordinary alkaline
batteries. Purchase higher-grade
batteries, such as “ultra-” or
“premium-” grade alkaline or lithium
batteries, or switch to rechargeable
NiMH batteries. These batteries are
available from various battery
manufacturers.

The camera turns on
and consumes
battery power while
you carry it loose in
a purse or backpack.

Always carry the camera securely in a
case.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The wrong
date and/or
time is
shown.

The incorrect
language is
set on the
camera.

A long delay
occurs after I
press the
shutter button
before the
camera takes
a picture.

The NiMH batteries
you are using were
recharged
incorrectly.

The batteries were
dead or were
removed from the
camera for more
than 10 minutes.

The wrong language
was selected when
you started the
camera the first
time.

The camera is still
saving the last
picture you took.

The flash is
recharging.

The light is low and
the flash is turned
off.

You must recharge all four NiMH
batteries after fully draining them four
times for the batteries to reach their
optimum capacity and performance.

Replace the batteries and then reset the
date and time using the camera menus.
To avoid losing date and time
information, replace low batteries
promptly.

Change the camera language by using
the camera’s Setup menu.

Wait a few seconds for the camera to
finish processing the image, and then
press the
When a steady green light appears next
to the viewfinder, the camera is ready to
take another picture.

Wait until the flash icon on the status
LCD stops blinking before taking another
flash picture.

In dim light the camera requires a longer
exposure. Either hold the camera very
steady until it takes the picture; or
improve the lighting conditions or use
the flash.

SHUTTER button halfway down.

A red light
appears next
to the
viewfinder
when I press
the shutter
button.

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Space in memory is
insufficient for the
picture. (The status
LCD shows “0”
images remaining.)

Make room in memory by deleting or
unloading images, or select a lower
image quality setting.

If you do not have a CF memory card
installed, installing one will give you
room for more images. If you have a CF
memory card, remove it and see if you
have room in internal memory (the
status LCD shows a number other than

0), or install a new CF memory card. For
more information, see “Installing a CF
memory card” on page 44.

Problem Possible cause Solution

A yellow light
appears next
to the
viewfinder
when I press
the shutter
button
halfway
down.

My image is
blurry.

The memory card
that you have in the
camera is damaged
or is not formatted.

The camera cannot
find a focus because
you are too close to
the subject.

The camera cannot
find a focus because
the subject does not
provide enough
contrast for the
automatic focus
system.

The exposure will be
longer than 1/30
second because the
light is dim and the
flash has been
turned off.

Your subject was too
close to the camera
lens.

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

The camera’s automatic focus range is
20 cm (~8 inches) to infinity and focuses
on the object in the center of the frame.
Make sure you are not too close to the
subject and that you have placed the
subject in the middle of the frame.

Try a different angle or change the
lighting on your subject. You can also
use focus lock to set the focus on a
different subject. For more information,
see “Using focus lock” on page 10.

Try the following solutions:

• Use the flash.

• Wait for lighting conditions to
improve or turn on the lights in the
room.

• Use a tripod to steady the camera
for the longer exposure.

The camera’s automatic focus range is
20 cm (~8 inches) from the front of the
lens to infinity. For a clear, sharp image,
make sure your subject is within this
range.

The subject wasn’t
centered in the
frame, or the subject
did not provide
enough contrast for
the camera to focus
properly.

The subject moved
while you took the
picture.

You moved the
camera while you
took the picture.

If you do not want your subject in the
middle of the image, or if the subject
lacks contrast, use focus lock to set the
camera’s automatic focus using a
different subject. For more information,
see “Using focus lock” on page 10.

If you are photographing a moving
object, try using focus lock.

Hold the camera steady as you press
the

SHUTTER button, or use a tripod.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

My image is
too dark.

My image is
too bright.

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

There was not
enough light.

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

A light shone behind
the subject.

Your finger blocked
the flash.

The flash provided
too much light.

A natural or artificial
source other than
the flash provided
too much light.

You were too close
to the subject to use
the flash.

The camera is
turned off.

The USB cable is
not connected
correctly.

The camera is
connected to the
computer through a
USB hub and your
USB hub is not
compatible with the
camera.

Wait for natural lighting conditions to
improve, add indirect lighting, or use the
flash to illuminate your subject.

The flash can only illuminate objects that
are within 2.5 m (~8 feet) of the camera.
Make sure your subject is within range
of the flash when you take the picture.

Use FLASH ON to brighten the subject
when there is a back light.

Be sure to move your fingers away from
the flash when you are ready to take a
picture.

Change the flash setting to AUTO or

OFF.

Try taking the picture from a different
angle. Avoid pointing the camera directly
toward a bright light or reflective surface
on a sunny day. If there is light behind
your subject, use the FLASH ON
setting.

Move back from the subject or set the
flash to FLASH OFF and take the
picture again.

Turn the camera on.

Make sure that the USB cable is firmly
connected at both ends.

Connect the camera directly to a USB
port on the computer.

The camera needs
to be reset.

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Turn the camera off and then on again.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The computer
does not
recognize the
camera and
the automatic
image unload
does not
start.

The camera is not
configured correctly
for the type of
computer you have.

You have not taken
any new pictures
since the last time
you unloaded
images to your
computer.

Your Macintosh
computer has an
older version of OS

8.6, which does not
support USB mass
storage.

Error messages

Open the Setup menu and check the
PC Connect Mode setting:

• If you are using a Windows
computer, make sure PC Connect
Mode is set to Digital Camera.

• If you are using a Macintosh
computer, make sure PC Connect
Mode is set to Disk Drive.

When you unload images to your
computer, the images are still stored in
the camera until you delete them. If you
take new pictures and then unload
images again, the automatic unload
software ignores the old images. If you
have no new images in your camera
when you connect it to the computer, the
automatic unload does not take place.

Go to the Support section of
www.apple.com and download the USB

Mass Storage Support (version 1.3.5)

update.

If an error message appears on the image display, try one of the
following solutions.

Error

Possible cause Solution

message

BAD CF CARD! The CF memory card is

damaged.

BATTERIES ARE
TOO LOW FOR
LIVE VIEW

Power in the batteries is
insufficient for you to
preview your pictures.
However, you can take
pictures or review your
images.

Reformat the CF memory
card or replace the card.

Press the button to turn
the image display off and use
the viewfinder to frame your
pictures.

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Error
message

Possible cause Solution

CF CARD
REQUIRES
FORMATTING

INVALID DATE! You set an invalid date, such

NO IMAGES ON
CF CARD

NO IMAGES IN
MEMORY

NOT ENOUGH
ROOM ON CF
CARD

The CF memory card needs
to be formatted.

as February 31, 2002.

You attempted to view
images, but no images are
stored on the CF card that is
in the camera. (This
message appears
automatically when you
delete all images or format
the CF card.)

You attempted to view
images, but there are no
images stored in internal
memory. (This message
appears automatically when
you delete all images or
format the camera’s internal
memory.)

You attempted to copy
images from internal
memory to a CF card, but
space on the CF card is
insufficient for all the
images.

Format the CF memory card.

Use the dial to set a
valid date.

Take a picture or press the

button.
If you have images stored in
internal memory and you
want to view them, turn off
the camera, remove the CF
card, and turn the camera
back on. For more
information, see “Using both
internal memory and a CF
memory card” on page 46.

Take a picture or press the

button.
For more information, see
“Storing images in memory”
on page 41.

Delete some of the images
on the CF card or replace the
card with one with more
storage capacity. Or remove
the card, delete some of the
images in internal memory,
and try again.

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Getting assistance

HP provides several resources on the World Wide Web to provide help with your
camera whenever you want.

Visiting HP Web sites

HP product support

Visit www.hp.com/go/support to find information for your camera model. After
you enter the section that covers your camera model, you will be able to choose
information about setting up and using your camera, downloading drivers, solving a
problem, ordering, and information about the warranty.

HP photosmart Web site

Visit www.hp.com/photosmart for:



Tips for using your camera more effectively and creatively.



HP digital camera driver updates and software.

HP assistance

If you cannot find an answer to your question using the sites listed above, visit
www.hp.com/cposupport/mail_support.html. From there, you can discover how
to contact HP through e-mail, phone, and other methods.

Visiting related Web sites

Links to third-party Web sites are provided solely as a convenience to you. HP has
not reviewed all of these third-party sites and does not control and is not
responsible for any of these sites or their content. Thus, HP does not endorse or
make any representations about them, or any information, software or other
products or materials found there, or any results that may be obtained from using
them. If you decide to access any of the third-party sites, you do this entirely at
your own risk.

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Contacting HP Customer Support

In addition to the Web, you can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and
service for your camera. Prices, availability, and hours of support are subject to
change without notice.

How HP can help

HP's support hotline can help resolve problems with setup, installation,
configuration, and operation.

For questions about operating systems or network configurations, contact your
point of purchase or internal support department. For help with non-HP hardware
or software, please contact the manufacturer.

Before you call

Please have the following information ready before you call:



serial number (found on the bottom of your camera)



product name



date of purchase

Obtaining support within the United States

Free telephone support for one year

Within one year of your purchase, telephone support is provided to you free of
charge. If this is a long distance call for you, long distance charges will apply.

Call [phone].
Our support staff is available from 6 am to 10 pm Mountain Time, Monday through

Friday, and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday.

After the first year

Call [phone].
Charges are $25.00 per issue, charged to your credit card. If you think your HP

product might need service, call the Customer Support Center, which can help
determine if service is required.

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Upgraded warranty options

You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the
U.S. only):



Standard Next Day Exchange



Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange

Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP SupportPack.
Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must be
purchased within the first 180 days of product purchase. HP will determine the
hardware service offering based upon the outcome of system self-test programs
run by the customer through the initial call to the HP Customer Care Center. If
during your technical support call it is determined that your product needs
replacement, then HP will ship you this replacement product next business day
free of charge. Optional Accidental Damage Protection is also available. This
warranty upgrade protects against accidental breakage such as spills, drops, or
falls. Both of these warranty upgrades offer maximized uptime and productivity,
the convenience of door-to-door pickup with delivery, packaging and freight
prepaid by HP.

For more information please visit www.hp.com/go/hpsupportpack or call 1-888­999-4747.

Obtaining support worldwide

If you need help with your HP product, please call the phone number listed below
for the Customer Support Center in your country. Telephone support is free for 1
year in Asia and the South Pacific and 30 days in the Middle East and Africa.

For phone support in Europe, please check for the details and conditions of phone
support in your country by consulting the following Web site: www.hp.com/go/
support. Alternatively, you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number
indicated in this booklet. As part of our constant efforts to improve our phone
support service, we advise you to check our Web site on a regular basis for new
information regarding service features and delivery.

If you think your HP product may need service, call the Customer Support Center,
which can help determine if service is required and direct you to a service site.
Otherwise, contact the store where you purchased the product. Or, visit
www.hp.com/cpso-support/guide/psd/repairhelp.html for the nearest sales and
service office.

If the number below has changed, visit www.hp.com/cposupport/

mail_support.html to check for a new one.

Argentina

(5411) 4778 8380
0810 555 5520 (clientes del
interior)

Australia

[phone]

Austria

+0810 00 6080

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Belgium

Dutch: [phone]
French: [phone]

Greece

[phone]

Brazil

(11) 3747 7799 (Grande São
Paulo)
0800 157 751 (Demais regioes)

Canada

905 206 4663 (for support during
the warranty period)
877 621 4722 (for support after the
warranty period)

Chile

800 22 5547 (Post-sales Business
Computing)
800 360 999 (Post-sales Home
Computing)

China

[phone]

Colombia

[phone]

Czech Republic

[phone]

Denmark

[phone]

Finland

[phone]

Guatemala

1 800 999 5305

Hong Kong

[phone]

Hungary

[phone]

India

[phone]

Indonesia

[phone]

Ireland

[phone]

Israel

[phone]

Italy

[phone]

Japan

[phone]

Korea, Republic of

[phone] (Seoul)
080 999 0700 (outside Seoul)

France

[phone]

Malaysia

[phone] (Kuala Lumpur)
1 300 88 00 28 (Penang)

Germany

[phone] (24 pf/min)

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Mexico

52 58 9922 (Mexico City)
01-800-472-6684 (outside
Mexico City)

Middle East/Africa

[phone]

South Africa

086 000 1030 (RSA)
[phone] (outside RSA)

Spain

[phone]

Netherlands

[phone]

New Zealand

[phone]

Norway

[phone]

Peru

0 800 10111

Philippines

[phone]

Poland

[phone]

Portugal

[phone]

Puerto Rico

1 877 232 0589

Sweden

[phone]

Switzerland

[phone]

Taiwan

[phone]

Thailand

[phone] (Bankok)
[phone] (Chiang-Mai)

Turkey

[phone]

Ukraine

[phone]

United Arab Emirates

971 4 883 8454

Russian Federation

[phone] (Moscow)
[phone] (St. Petersburg)

Singapore

[phone]

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Hewlett-Packard limited warranty
statement

HP product Duration of limited warranty

HP Photo Imaging Software One year

HP photosmart 318 digital camera One year

1 HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and

supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of
purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects
during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products
which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or
equivalent in performance to new.

2 HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming

instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to
defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP
receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software
which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.

3 HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error

free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a
condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon
prompt return of the product.

4 HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance

or may have been subject to incidental use.

5 Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate

maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied
by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the
published environmental specifications for the product, or (e) improper site
preparation or maintenance.

6 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE

EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER
WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow
limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or
exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or
province to province.

7 HP’s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where HP has a support

presence for this product and where HP has marketed this product. The level of
warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards. HP will not
alter form, fit or function of the product to make it operate in a country for which it
was never intended to function for legal or regulatory reasons.

8 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS

WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS
BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER

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DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some
countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.

9 THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS 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 THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.

Hardware repair services

If you think your camera, ADF, or XPA needs repair, first call the Customer Support
Center, which can help determine if service is required and direct you to a service
site. For more information, see “Contacting HP Customer Support” on page 63.
Otherwise, contact the store where you purchased the product. Or, visit
www.hp.com/cpso-support/guide/psd/repairhelp.html for the nearest sales and
service office.

Service is free of charge during the warranty period. Beyond the warranty period,
service will be charged.

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Appendix A:

A

This appendix describes:

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Reference

the symbols on the status LCD.
the camera indicator lights.
the camera specifications.

Symbols on the status LCD

Icon Meaning

Batteries full

Batteries partially charged

Batteries empty; sufficient memory for a few pictures

(blinking) Batteries empty; insufficient memory for taking pictures

Automatic flash on

Flash off

Flash on

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Icon Meaning

Automatic flash with red-eye reduction on

Good photo quality

Better photo quality

Best photo quality

Photo included in DPOF print order

Self-timer on

CF memory card in camera

Digital zoom on

Pictures remaining

(blinking) CF memory card error

Camera connected to computer

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Camera indicator lights

self-timer light

viewfinder indicator light

Indicator light State Meaning

Viewfinder Green The camera has achieved the best focus

and exposure and is ready to take a
photo.

Yellow The camera cannot find a focus or the

exposure will take longer than 1/30
second.

Red The camera cannot take a photo for one

Self-timer Red – blinking The self-timer is counting down 10

of the following reasons:

• internal memory is full

• the memory card is full, damaged,
unformatted, or missing

seconds and will then take the photo.

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Camera specifications

Sensor 2.31 megapixels, 1/2.6-inch CCD

Color depth 30-bit

Resolution BEST and BETTER photo quality settings: 1792 x 1200

Internal memory 8 megabytes (MB)

Memory card Compact Flash Type I; all storage sizes supported

Lens system 5-element lens; F2.8; TTL auto focus; 6.8 mm (equivalent

Zoom 2x digital zoom

Shooting modes Single shot

Exposure control Auto exposure

Aperture f/2.8 and f/8.0

Shutter speed 1.4 ms to 320 ms

Focus TTL auto focus; 20 cm (7.9 inches) to infinity

Sensitivity ISO 100

White balance Auto

Self-timer 10-second delay

Viewfinder Optical viewfinder

Flash Built-in flash with range up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet); modes:

pixels
GOOD photo quality setting: 592 x 400 pixels

to a 43mm lens on a 35 mm conventional film camera)

auto, auto with red-eye reduction, on, off

LCD 1.8 inch color LCD with 61,600 pixels (280 x 220); 3x and

6x playback magnification

Power 4 AA batteries (included) or optional AC adapter

Interface USB

Dimensions 113 mm (4.52 inches) long by 43 mm (1.72 inches) wide by

68 mm (2.72 inches) high

Weight 186 g (6.6 oz.) without batteries

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Index

Numerics

2x digital zoom
2x DIGITAL ZOOM message
2x timer button

2, 24

25

25

A

AC power adapter
adapter.
aperture

See

72

Apple Macintosh.

52

AC power adapter

See

Macintosh

computer
ArcSoft PhotoImpression
AUTO FLASH message
Auto Flash setting
AUTO icon
auto power

22
5

automatic exposure
automatic flash.
automatic focus

10, 13, 58

22

See

39

22

10

flash

Automatic Image Unload Options

window

39

B

backlighting
BAD CF CARD! message

22

60

batteries

cautions

54

charge levels
compartment door
determining replacement need
disposing of
empty
extending life
icon

49, 69

installing
need replacement frequently
removing
types to use
using rechargeable

49, 69

2

49

54

69

50, 56

3

56

51

3, 50

50

BATTERIES ARE TOO LOW FOR LIVE

VIEW message
battery level indicator
BETTER and BEST image qualities

60

2

23

blinking

battery icon

49, 69

flash icon
memory card icon
self-timer icon

bonus software

22

70

71

31, 36

C

card reader
caring for the camera

40

53

cautions

batteries
memory card
safety

54

53

54

CF (CompactFlash) memory card

capacity

45

checking status
compartment door
description
ejector lever
formatting
indicator
installing
precautions
removing
reusing
using

43

using with internal memory

CF CARD FULL message

45

2

7, 41

2

47
2, 43, 70
44

53

44

47

46

45

CF CARD REQUIRES FORMATTING

message

CF card.

61

See

CF (CompactFlash)

memory card

CF message

43

changing

date and time
exposure automatically
flash setting
focus automatically
image quality
language
PC Connect Mode
print orders
settings
Welcome screen

charge levels for batteries

5

10

22

10

23

27

35

16

21

27

49, 69

charging

Index 73

batteries

flash
cleaning the camera
clock
color depth

50

22

53

26

72

Compact Flash memory card reader.

See

CompactFlash (CF) memory card.

card reader

See

CF (CompactFlash) memory card

connecting

AC power adapter

to Macintosh computer

to Windows computer

52

36

31

conserving power

automatically

using AC power adapter

when unloading images
control dial
Copy to CF Card

5, 9, 11

15

32

2, 6

46

copying

images from internal memory to

memory card
images to Macintosh computer
images to Windows computer

46

37

32

print orders from internal memory to

memory card

47

customer support

contacting
Web sites

63, 64

62

D

date

losing

26

picture was taken, where shown
setting

26

wrong one displayed

Date & Time menu
delay for self-timer
Delete menu

6, 18

57

26

72

15

deleting

contents of memory
images from memory

47

18

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file
digital zoom

button and indicator
using

24

disposing of materials

2, 70

54

downloading images

pausing

33

to Macintosh computer
to Windows computer

37

32

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) file

16

16

driver updates

62

E

empty battery icon
enlarging images
Exit menu
exiting camera menus
exposures

automatic
control
using shutter button

extending battery life

72

49, 69

19

6

7

10

10

50, 56

F

22

fill flash
flash

button

2, 22

fill

22

icons

21, 69

location

2

provided too much light
range

59

recharging
setting indicator
setting off
using

22

2

22

12, 13, 21

FLASH CHARGING message
flash memory.

See

CF (CompactFlash)

memory card

FLASH ON and FLASH OFF messages

22

focusing

automatically
locking

10

10

reasons for improper

formatting

CF (CompactFlash) memory card
memory

47

framing images

using image display
using viewfinder

11

9

when precision is important

full memory

43

G

GOOD image quality

23

green light next to viewfinder
groups, using self-timer for

H

See

help.
holding the camera

customer support

9

59

22

13

47

11

71

25

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HP product support Web site

62

62

HP Quic k Reference-Photo I maging icon

33

HP SupportPack

64

I

icons

AUTO FLASH
battery
flash

21, 69

FLASH ON and FLASH OFF

22

49, 69

22

HP Quick Reference-Photo Imaging

33
image quality
on status LCD
print order
RED-EYE
self-timer

image display
image number, where shown

70

69

15, 70

22

25, 70

11

15

image quality

changing
effect on memory
GOOD, BETTER, and BEST
icons
indicators
most memory-efficient

23

42

23

70

2, 15, 23

23

images

0 remaining
blurry, dark, or bright
changing quality

57

58

23

copying from internal memory to

memory card
deleting

18

46

determining number that can be stored

42
framing

9, 11

intended for cropping and enlarging

using image editing software
intended for e-mail
intended for Internet
magnifying
making appear closer
printing

16, 29

remaining
sharing
storing

2, 57

29

41

transferring

23

23

19

24

29

unloading to Macintosh computer
unloading to Windows computer
unloading without using software

23

37

32

39

6, 15

viewing
viewing thumbnails

See also

increasing memory

pictures

19

57

indicators

battery level
digital zoom
flash
flash setting
image quality
images remaining
memory card
print order
red-eye reduction
self-timer
viewfinder

inserting batteries

2
2, 70

22

2

2, 23

2, 70

2, 43, 70

70

70

2, 26, 71

71

3

installing

batteries
bonus software
memory card
software on Macintosh computer
software on Windows computer
wrist strap

INVALID DATE! message

3, 51

31, 36

44

36

31

3

61

L

language

changing
wrong one displayed

LCD specifications

27

57

72

lens

location

2

specifications

72

lighting

adjusting camera for
flash settings

22

multiple flickering sources
when behind subject

when low
lights.
locking the focus
low lighting

See

12, 13, 58

indicators

10

12, 13, 58

10

13

12

M

Macintosh computer

bonus software

connecting camera to

disabling automatic unload feature

downloading images

installing software

system requirements

36

36

39

37

36

35

Index 75

tips for unloading to
unloading images
using camera with
Web site

60

magnification for playback
Magnify menu
magnifying images
main menu

6

maintaining the camera

38

37, 39

35

72

6, 19

19

53

memory

CF (CompactFlash) card
deleting contents
deleting images

18

effect of image quality
full

43

increasing
insufficient

57

57

internal with camera
most efficient image quality
required for images
requirement for Windows
specifications
storing images

72

41

using with memory card

MEMORY FULL message

7

47

42

7

23

42

30, 35

46

43

menus

choosing language
Copy to CF Card
Date & Time
Delete

6, 18

Exit

6

4

46

26

exiting without making a selection
illustration
Magnify
main
navigating
PC Connect Mode
Print (DPOF)
selecting
Setup
View Thumbnails
Welcome Screen

messages, error

6

6, 19

6

6

35

6, 17

6

6

6, 19
27

60

modes

flash

22

image quality
PC Connect
shooting

mount for tripod

23

35

72

2

N

NO IMAGES IN MEMORY message

7

48,

61

NO IMAGES ON CF CARD message

61

NOT ENOUGH ROOM ON CF CARD

message

61

O

on and off, turning camera

4

P

parts of camera
pausing while unloading images
PC Connect Mode
phone numbers for support
photographs.

1

35

See

images; pictures

33

63, 64

pictures

date taken, where shown
focusing and adjusting exposure
framing

11

holding the camera
previewing

11

remaining indicator
settings for light conditions
taking

9

taking for difficult subjects
tips for taking
using the flash

See also

12

21

images
playback magnification
playback menu.
port requirements

See

30

posed groups, using self-timer for

15

10

9

70

22

13

72

main menu

25

power

automatic conservation
conserving

specifications
power adapter.
power switch

9, 11, 15, 32, 49

72

See

2, 4

powering the camera
previewing.

See

viewing

Print (DPOF) menu

5

AC power adapter

49

6, 17

print orders

adding

16

copying from internal memory to

memory card
creating and editing
indicator

70

where shown

47

16

15

printing

from a memory card
images

16, 29

without a computer

29, 40

40

48,

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problems, troubleshooting
processor requirements

55

30, 35

purchasing

AC power adapter
card reader
HP SupportPack

52

40

64

Q

quality of images

changing
effect on memory
good, better, and best

23

42

23

R

range

for automatic focus
for flash

59

13, 58

recharging

batteries

flash
recycling materials
red light next to viewfinder
RED-EYE message
red-eye reduction
reformatting memory card
remaining number of pictures

50

22

54

57, 71

22

22, 70

47

2, 15

removing

batteries

contents of memory

images from memory

memory card
repair services

51

47

18

44

68

replacing

batteries

camera

memory card

3, 51

64

44

needed too frequently for batteries
requirements

AC power adapter

batteries

51

Macintosh computer

memory cards

Windows computer
resetting the camera

52

35

44

30

56

resolutions

image quality

specifications
response, none from camera
reusing CF memory card

23

72

56

47

S

safety precautions

54

56

sales and service offices
saved images, viewing

68

15

saving

images using card reader

40

memory through image quality

self-timer

blinking icon
button and indicator
canceling
delay
icon

using
SELF-TIMER message
setting up the camera
Setup menu
sharing images
shooting modes

71

2, 26, 71

26

72

25, 70

25

25

3, 4, 5

6

29

72

shutter button

location

2

red light appears

57

using to set focus and exposure

yellow light appears
shutter speed
slot for memory card

58

72

7

software

bonus

31, 36

cannot find camera

59

installing on Macintosh computer

installing on Windows computer

obtaining updates

62

USB Mass Storage Support

warranty

67

specifications

AC power adapter

camera

72

speed of shutter

52

72

starting

camera

4

self-timer

25

status

battery

49

camera

4

CF (CompactFlash) memory card
status LCD

location

2, 4

symbols
status line

69

15

stopping

camera

4

self-timer
stored images, viewing

26

15

storing images

23

10

36

31

60

45

Index 77

determining possible number

in memory
strobe.
SupportPack

See

41

flash

64

T

taking pictures

9

telephone numbers for support
third-party Web sites
thumbnails, viewing

62

19

time

losing

26

setting

26

wrong one displayed
timer.

See

self-timer

transferring images.

57

See

unloading

images
tripod mount
troubleshooting problems
turning camera on and off

2

55

4

U

unloading images

description
pausing
to Macintosh computer
to Windows computer
without using software

updates for drivers

29

33

37

32

39

62

USB

Macintosh connection

37

Mass Storage Support software
Windows connection

30, 31

Windows NT 4.0 connection

42

63, 64

33

60

Web sites

AC power adapter
camera

29, 62

52

disposal or recycling information
downloading Macintosh software
HP assistance
HP photosmart
HP product support
HP SupportPack
purchasing card readers
sales and service
sales and service offices
third parties

worldwide support details
weight of camera
Welcome screen

62

62

62

64

40

68

64

62

64

72

27

Windows computer

bonus software

connecting camera to

downloading images

installing software

31

31

32

31

operating system requirements

port requirement

system requirements

unloading images

using camera with

using camera with NT 4.0
wrist strap, attaching

30

30

32, 39

30

33

3

Y

yellow light next to viewfinder

Z

zooming

24

54

60

30, 35

12, 71

V

versions of software, obtaining
View Thumbnails menu

6, 19

viewfinder

green light next to
indicator light
red light next to
using

9

yellow light next to

71

2, 71

57, 71

12, 58, 71

viewing

images using card reader

40

images using image display
stored images
thumbnails

15

19

W

warranty information

64, 67

62

6

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