Hp Photosmart E317 User Manual

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10HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualSetupTo locate a part on your camera (such as a button or a light) while following the instructions in this section,

100HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualCannot display image <filename>.The image was taken with another camera or the image file was corrupted when

101Troubleshooting and SupportUnable to communicate with printer.There is no connection between the camera and printer.• Check that the printer is tur

102HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualPrinter top cover is open.The printer is open.Close the top cover of the printer.Incorrect or missing print cartrid

103Troubleshooting and SupportPrinter is out of ink.The printer cartridge is empty.Replace the ink cartridge.Printer ink cover is open.The printer ink

104HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualError Messages on the ComputerMessage Possible Cause SolutionCannot Connect To ProductThe camera is turned off.Turn

105Troubleshooting and SupportCannot Connect To Product (continued)The optional memory card that is installed is locked.With the camera turned off, re

106HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualGetting AssistanceThis section contains support information for your digital camera, including support website info

107Troubleshooting and SupportThis website is available in the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swed

108HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual• The computer’s operating system and available RAM• The version of the HP software (on the CD label)• Messages dis

109Troubleshooting and SupportPhone Support NumbersIf your country or region does not appear in the following lists, please refer to www.hp.com/suppor

11Getting Started2. Install the Batteries1. Open the Battery/Memory card door on the side of the camera by sliding the door toward the front of the ca

110HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualBrasilBrasil (Sao Paulo)CanadaChileColombia (Bogota)Costa RicaEcuador (Andinatel)Ecuador (Pacifitel)GuatemalaMexico

111Managing BatteriesA Managing BatteriesYour camera uses two AA batteries. For best results, use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hy

112HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual• The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. For best performance in cold environment

113Managing Batteries• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong

114HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualPerformance per Battery TypeThe following table shows how Alkaline, Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries perfor

115Managing BatteriesNumber of Shots per Battery TypeThe following table shows the minimum, maximum, and average number of shots that may be obtained

116HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualPower IndicatorsThe following icons may be displayed on the status screen, in Live View, in Playback, and when the

117Managing BatteriesRecharging NiMH BatteriesNiMH batteries can be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart battery quick recharger. For information

118HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual• NiMH batteries discharge when not in use, whether they are installed in a camera or not. If they have not been us

119Managing BatteriesSafety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries• Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the quick recharger.•

12HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual3. Turn on the CameraTo turn the camera on, slide the lens cover open until it clicks, uncovering the lens. The Powe

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121Purchasing Camera AccessoriesBPurchasing Camera AccessoriesYou can purchase additional accessories for your camera.For information on your HP E317

122HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual• HP Photosmart SD memory cards (For important information about supported types of memory cards, see Storage on pa

123Caring for Your CameraC Caring for Your CameraYour HP camera has been designed to withstand most conditions under which you would normally take pic

124HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual• Always turn the camera off when you are not using it to protect the lens. When the camera is off, the camera lens

125Caring for Your CameraCleaning the CameraTIP: If your camera needs cleaning beyond what is described in this section, take the camera to a camera s

126HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualCleaning the Camera Body and Image DisplayDo the following to remove any fingerprints, dust, moisture, and so forth

127SpecificationsDSpecificationsFeature DescriptionResolution Still pictures:• 5.19 MP (2654 by 1955) total pixel count• 4.92MP (2560 by 1920) effecti

128HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualFlash settings Flash Off, Auto Flash (default), Red-Eye, Flash OnImage Display 1.5-inch color active matrix TFT L

129SpecificationsCompression format• JPEG (EXIF) for still images• EXIF2.2 for still images with embedded audio• MPEG1 for video clipsStorage • 16MB i

13Getting Started4. Choose the LanguageThe first time you turn the camera on, you are prompted to choose a language.1. Scroll to the language that you

130HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualPower Typical power usage: 1.8 Watts with Image Display on. 3.6 Watts maximum power usage.Power sources can be eith

131SpecificationsMemory CapacityThe following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the internal m

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133IndexAAA batteries, types to use 111accessories for camera 121Action mode, setting 38arrow buttons on Controller 20audio clips, record 60autom

134HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manualtop of camera 21Camera Sounds, setting 67capacity of internal memory 131Capture Menu 37cleaningbody 126image d

135Indexformatinternal memory 55memory card 15, 55Hhelp from customer support 106HP Image Zone Express software, description 76HP Image Zone soft

136HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manuallens cover/power switch, description 22life of battery, conserving 112Live View 27Live View/Playback button, des

137Indextop of camera 21performance per battery type 114Playback 49Playback Menu 53Portrait mode, setting 39powerindicators 116light 20specific

138HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manualstill pictures, take 29Sunset mode, setting 39support for users 106Ttechnical support 106Thumbnails 56Time &am

14HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual5. Set the Date and TimeThe camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture. This i

15Getting StartedTIP: If you need to change the date and time settings later, you can do this with the Date & Time setting in the Setup menu. See

16HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual7. Press the button to highlight Yes, and then press the button to format the card.Formatting Card... appears in

17Getting Started7. Install the SoftwareThe HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer images.NOTE: If you do not install the HP Image Zone softwar

18HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualMacintosh1. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer.2. Ins

19Getting StartedCamera PartsRefer to the pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts.Bac

20HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual3 Flash button (page 32)Allows you to select between the different flash settings.4 Self-Timer button (page 35)Allow

21Getting StartedTop of the Camera#Name Description1 Shutter button (page 29)Takes a picture.2Wrist strap mount (page 10)Allows you to attach a wrist

22HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualFront, Left Side, and Bottom of the Camera#Name Description1 Lens cover/Power switch (page 12)Turns the camera on an

23Getting Started5Focus Mode switch (page 34)Allows you to switch between Normal and Macro focus mode.6 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on

24HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualCamera StatesYour camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks. •Live View—Allows you to take

25Getting StartedThe Capture Menu lets you specify settings for taking a picture such as image quality, ISO speed, and imprinting the date and time

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27Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing Live ViewThe Image Display allows you to frame pictures an

28HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualThe following table describes the information that is displayed in Live View when the camera settings are at their d

29Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsTaking Still PicturesTo take a still picture:1. Press the Live View/Playback button until the Live View i

Legal and notice information© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without no

30HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualRecording Video Clips1. Press the Live View/Playback button until the Live View icon appears in the upper left c

31Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing Digital ZoomYou can use digital zoom whenever you want to capture only a portion of the scene in the

32HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualSetting the FlashThe Flash button allows you to cycle through the flash settings on the camera. To change the flas

33Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsRed EyeThe red-eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects’ eyes, which so

34HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualUsing the Focus ModesFocus modes change the focal distance of the camera to make it possible to take pictures of obj

35Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing the Self-Timer Settings1. Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface.2. Press the Ti

36HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualTIP: If you are taking still images in low light with or without a tripod, you can use the self-timer setting to avo

37Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsUsing the Capture MenuThe Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the charact

38HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualShooting ModesThis setting provides a pre-defined set of camera settings that are optimized for taking still picture

39Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsIf the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting, the icon for the setting

40HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualImage QualityThis setting allows you to set the resolution and JPEG compression of the still images you capture with

41Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsThe Image Quality setting affects both the quality of the images and the number of images that can be store

42HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualThe Image Quality setting will appear in the Live View screen. The new setting remains in effect until it is changed

43Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsThe following table explains the settings in more detail:If the new setting is anything other than the defa

44HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualEV CompensationIn difficult lighting conditions, you can use EV (Exposure Value) Compensation to override the automa

45Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsWhite BalanceDifferent kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors. For example, sunlight is more bl

46HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualIf the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting, the icon for the setting will appear in the Live Vie

47Taking Pictures and Recording Video ClipsISO SpeedThis setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to the default

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49Reviewing Images and Video Clips3 Reviewing Images and Video ClipsYou can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera.In

5Contents1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 A

50HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualDuring Playback, the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip. The followi

51Reviewing Images and Video Clips#Icon Description1 Playback icon, indicating the camera is in Playback. This icon displays for the first few seconds

52HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualTotal Images Summary ScreenWhen you press the button while viewing the last image, the Total Images Summary screen

53Reviewing Images and Video ClipsUsing the Playback MenuThe Playback Menu allows you to delete still images or video clips, undelete images, and form

54HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualThe following table summarizes the Playback Menu options.#Icon Description1 Delete—Presents a sub-menu where you can

55Reviewing Images and Video ClipsDeleteIn the Playback Menu (page 53), when you select Delete, the Delete sub-menu displays. Use the buttons to hig

56HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualViewing ThumbnailsIn the Playback Menu (page 53), when you select View Thumbnails you can view the still images you

57Reviewing Images and Video ClipsMagnifying ImagesIn the Playback Menu (page 53), when you select Magnify, the currently displayed image is automatic

58HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualPrintIn the Playback Menu (page 53), when you select Print, the camera displays a sub-menu that allows you to select

59Reviewing Images and Video ClipsRotateIn the Playback Menu (page 53), when you select Rotate, the camera displays a sub-menu that allows you to rota

6HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualImage Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Date & Time Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualRecord AudioIn the Playback Menu (page 53), when you select Record Audio, you can attach an audio clip to a still pi

61Transferring and Printing Images4 Transferring and Printing ImagesTransferring Images to a ComputerTIP: You can also perform this task using a memor

62HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manual4. Turn on the camera.• On Windows: The HP Image Transfer software provides the download functionality. In the Trans

63Transferring and Printing Imagesb. Using the USB cable that came with your camera, connect the larger, flat end of the USB cable to the correspondin

64HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualTIP: Printing directly from the camera has the following limitation:Video clips cannot be printed directly from the

65Using the Setup Menu5 Using the Setup MenuThe Setup Menu allows you to adjust a number of camera settings, such as the camera sounds, date and time,

66HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualDisplay BrightnessThis setting allows you to adjust the brightness of the Image Display for the viewing conditions.

67Using the Setup MenuCamera SoundsCamera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on, press a button, or take a picture. Camera s

68HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualDate & TimeThis setting allows you to set the date/time format, as well as the current date and time for the cam

69Using the Setup Menucamera was turned off. You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera.USB ConfigurationTh

7ContentsUsing Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Transferring Images to a Computer with

70HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualLanguageThis setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface, such as the text in menus.1. In th

71Using the Setup MenuMove Images to CardThis option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that you have insta

72HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualReset SettingsThis option allows you to reset the camera to the factory default settings.1. If you have an optional

73Troubleshooting and Support6 Troubleshooting and SupportThis chapter contains information on the following topics:• Resetting the camera (page 74)•

74HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualResetting the CameraIf your camera does not respond when you press any buttons, try resetting the camera as follows:

75Troubleshooting and SupportHP Image Zone SoftwareThe HP Image Zone software provides several features that enhance your camera’s capabilities. With

76HP Photosmart E317 User’s Manualinstalls the HP Image Zone Express software. See HP Image Zone Express (Windows Only) on page 76.• If your computer

77Troubleshooting and SupportUsing Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone SoftwareYou can still transfer images and video clips from the cam

78HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualUsing a Memory Card ReaderIf you are using a memory card in your camera, you can simply remove it from the camera an

79Troubleshooting and Support5. Select all the images (in the Edit pull-down menu click on Select All), then copy them (in the Edit menu click on Copy

8HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualC Caring for Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Basic Camera Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualTransferring Images to a Macintosh Computer Using a Memory Card Reader1. Remove the memory card from your camera and

81Troubleshooting and SupportConfiguring the Camera as a Disk DriveYou can set up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is connected to your

82HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualNOTE: On Macintosh computers, if either Image Capture or iPhoto do not launch automatically, look on the desktop for

83Troubleshooting and SupportProblems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause SolutionThe camera does not turn on.You did not slide the lens cover far en

84HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualThe camera does notturn on (continued).The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted.Ensure that

85Troubleshooting and SupportI have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently.Extended Image Display use for video recording, excessive flash us

86HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualThe camera does not respond when I press a button (continued).The camera is connected to a computer.Most of the came

87Troubleshooting and SupportA long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture (continued).The camera is using a

88HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualMy image is blurry.The light is low and the flashis set to Flash Off .• In dim light, the camera requires a longer e

89Troubleshooting and SupportMy image is too bright.The flash provided too much light.• Turn the flash off (see page 32).• Move back from the subject.

9Getting Started1Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart E317 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photogra

90HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualMy image is too dark.The flash was on, but the subject was too far away.Make sure your subject is within the flash w

91Troubleshooting and SupportMy image is too dark (continued).The Display Brightness needs to be adjusted.Set the Display Brightness in the Setup Menu

92HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualImages are missing on my camera.You installed a memory card after taking one or more images. When you install a memo

93Troubleshooting and SupportThe camera responds very sluggishly when trying to review images.A slow optional memory card (like an MMC card) that is i

94HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualI receive an error message while transferring images from the camera to my computer.A power surge or electrostatic d

95Troubleshooting and SupportError Messages on the CameraMessage Possible Cause SolutionBATTERIES DEPLETED. Camera is shutting down.Battery power is t

96HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualCARD IS UNFORMATTED.Press OK to format card.The optional memory card that is installed needs to be formatted.Format

97Troubleshooting and SupportMEMORY FULLorCARD FULLThere is insufficient room to save more images in internal memory or on the optional memory card th

98HP Photosmart E317 User’s ManualThe image is too large to magnify.The image was probably taken with another camera.Transfer the image to your comput

99Troubleshooting and SupportPROCESSING... The camera is processing data, such as saving the last picture you took.If you are in Live View, wait a few