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1. 89 USB Configuration 90 TV Configuration 91 Language 92 Move Images to Card 93 7 Troubleshooting and Support 95 Resetting the Camera 96 HP Image Zone Software 96 System Requirements Windows Only 97 HP Image Zone Express Windows Only 98 Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software 99 Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software 100 Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera 100 Using a Memory Card Reader 100 Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive 103 Problems and Solutions 105 Error Messages on the Camera 120 Error Messages on the Computer 134 8 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Getting Assistance 136 HP Accessibility Website 136 HP Photosmart Website 136 Support Process
2. 54 White Balance 55 ISO Speed 56 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 59 Using Playback 59 Total Images Summary Screen 62 Viewing Thumbnails 63 Magnifying Images 64 Using the Playback Menu 65 Delete 67 Remove Red Eyes 68 Rotate 69 Record Audio 69 4 Using HP Instant Share 71 Using the HP Instant Share Menu 72 Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera 74 Sending Images to Destinations 76 7 Contents 5 Transferring and Printing Images 79 Transferring Images to a Computer 79 Printing Images Directly from the Camera 81 6 Using the Setup Menu 85 Display Brightness 86 Camera Sounds 87 Live View at Power On 88 Date amp Time
3. 28 Restoring Previous Settings 29 Viewing the On Camera Demo 29 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 31 Taking Still Pictures 31 Recording Audio with Still Pictures 32 Recording Video Clips 33 Using Live View 34 Focusing the Camera 35 Contents 6 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Obtaining Optimum Focus 35 Using Focus Lock 37 Using Zoom 38 Using Optical Zoom 38 Using Digital Zoom 38 Setting the Flash 40 Using the Shooting Modes 42 Using the Self Timer Settings 44 Using the Capture Menu 46 Help for the Menu Options 47 Image Quality 47 Adaptive Lighting 50 Color 52 Date amp Time Imprint 52 EV Compensation
4. 137 Phone Support 138 Phone Support Numbers 140 A Managing Batteries 143 Top Points About Batteries 143 Extending Battery Life 144 Safety Precautions for Using Batteries 145 Performance per Battery Type 147 Number of Shots per Battery Type 148 Power Indicators 149 Recharging NiMH Batteries 150 Safety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries 152 Sleep Time out for Power Conservation 153 B Purchasing Camera Accessories 155 C Caring for Your Camera 159 Basic Camera Care 159 Cleaning the Camera 160 Cleaning the Camera Lens 161 Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display 161 D Specifications 163 Memory Capacity 169 9 Getting Started 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Photosmart M415 digital camera and welcome to the world of digital photography This manual expla
5. 134 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Error Messages on the Computer Message Possible Cause Solution Cannot Connect To Product The computer needs to access files in memory during HP Instant Share setup But either the internal memory is full or if an optional memory card is installed the card is full If internal memory or the optional memory card is full transfer the images to a computer see page 79 and then delete the images from the camera to free up space see page 67 The camera is turned off Turn on the camera The camera is not working correctly Try connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge certified printer and print an image This will verify that the optional memory card USB connection and the USB cable are functioning correctly The cable is not connected correctly Make sure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer and camera 135 Troubleshooting and Support Cannot Connect To Product continued The camera is set to the Digital Camera setting in the USB Configuration sub menu of the Setup Menu but the computer cannot recognize the camera as a digital camera Change the USB Configuration setting to Disk Drive in the Setup Menu see page 90 This allows the camera to appear as another disk drive on the computer so that you can easily copy the image files from the camera to the computer hard drive The camera is connected to the comput
6. The following icons may be displayed on the status screen in Live View in Playback and when the camera is connected to a computer or printer If no icon is displayed this means that the camera has sufficient battery power to function normally NOTE When you remove the batteries from the camera the date and time settings are preserved for approximately 10 minutes If the camera is without batteries for longer than 10 minutes the clock is set to the last date and time at which the camera was turned off You may be prompted to update the date and time the next time you power on the camera Icon Description Batteries are running low Camera will power down soon Blinking Battery is depleted Camera will proceed to power down Camera is operating on AC power with non rechargeable batteries or no batteries installed Animated battery filling up Camera is operating on AC power and is charging the batteries Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC power 150 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Recharging NiMH Batteries NiMH batteries can be recharged in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M series dock NiMH batteries can also be recharged with the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger For information about these optional accessories see Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories starting on page155 When the HP AC pow
7. The print head is the incorrect model or is missing Install a new print head turn the printer off then turn it back on Message Possible Cause Solution 131 Troubleshooting and Support Unable to print Error reading image file The printer is unable to read the file that was trying to print The file may be corrupted Try printing again If that does not work try printing from the computer Printer has a paper jam or The print carriage has stalled Paper has jammed in the printer or the printer carriage has stalled Turn off the printer Completely clear the paper jam then turn the printer back on Printer is out of paper The printer is out of paper Load paper into the printer and then press the OK or Continue button on the printer Unsupported USB cable Your camera dock is connected to a printer using the wrong type of cable or the printer is not a PictBridge certified printer Use the USB cable that came with your camera The larger flat end connector on the cable see page 81 should connect to the printer usually on the front of the printer If your printer does not have a connector for this type of USB cable connection then it is not a PictBridge certified printer and it is not a supported printer with your camera The printer must have the official PictBridge logo Message Possible Cause Solution 132 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Selected print
8. 48 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual The following table explains the Image Quality settings in more detail Setting Description 5MP Best Images will be full resolution and have the lowest compression This setting produces very high quality images with greater color accuracy but uses the most memory This setting is recommended if you plan to print images to a size larger than 297 by 420 mm 11 by 17 in 5MP Images will be full resolution and have medium compression This setting produces high quality images but uses less memory than the 5MP Best setting above This is the default setting and is recommended if you plan to print images up to a size of 297 by 420 mm 11 by 17 in 3MP Images will be approximately 3MP resolution and have medium compression This is a memory efficient setting recommended if you plan to print images up to a size of 210 by 297 mm 8 5 by 11 in 1MP Images will be approximately 1MP resolution and have medium compression This is a memory efficient setting that produces lower quality images This setting is good for images that you want to send via e mail or post to the Internet VGA Images will be 640 by 480 lowest resolution and have medium compression This is the most memory efficient setting but produces lower quality images This setting is good for images that you want to send via e mail or post to the Internet 49 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips The Image Qualit
9. This setting allows you to set the date time format as well as the current date and time for the camera This is usually done when you first set up the camera however you may need to reset the date and time when you are traveling to different time zones after the camera has been without power for an extended time or if the date or time is incorrect The date time format chosen will be used to display the date information in Playback Also the format chosen in this setting is what is used in the Date amp Time Imprint feature see Date amp Time Imprint on page 52 1 In the Setup Menu page 85 select Date amp Time 2 In the Date amp Time sub menu adjust the value of the highlighted selection by using the buttons 3 Press the buttons to move to the other selections 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the correct date time format date and time are set 5 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The date time format setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off The date and time settings also remain current as long as the camera batteries that are installed have a charge or batteries are removed for less than 10 minutes or the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter 90 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual USB Configuration This setting determines how the camera is recognized when connected to a computer 1 In the Se
10. 3 Press the buttons to scroll vertically to the thumbnail directly above or below the current thumbnail 4 Press the button to exit Thumbnail view and return to Playback The current image or video clip that was in the yellow border in Thumbnail view is displayed in full view on the Image Display again At the bottom of each thumbnail an HP Instant Share icon signifies that the still image is selected for one or more HP Instant Share destinations a printer icon signifies that it is selected for printing a video icon signifies that this is a video clip and an audio icon signifies that an audio clip is attached to this still image 64 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Magnifying Images This feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image 1 While in Playback page 59 press Magnify same as Zoom In on the Zoom lever The currently displayed image is automatically magnified 2x The center portion of the magnified image is displayed along with four arrows which indicate that you can pan around the magnified image 2 Use the and buttons to pan around the magnified image 3 Use Zoom In and Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification 4 Press the button to exit Magnify view and return to Playback The current image is displayed in full view on the Image Display again NOTE This feature is only available for still images video clips cannot
11. When the camera is in this sleep state pressing any button will wake up the camera again If no buttons are pressed during the sleep state the camera will turn off after an additional 5 minutes 154 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 155 Purchasing Camera Accessories B Purchasing Camera Accessories You can purchase additional accessories for your camera For information on your HP M415 camera and compatible accessories go to www hp com photosmart US www hp ca photosmart Canada www hp com all other countries To purchase accessories visit your local retailer or order online at www hpshopping com US www hpshopping ca Canada www hp com eur hpoptions Europe www hp com apac homeandoffice Asia Pacific Below are some accessories for this digital camera These camera accessories may not be available in all regions HP Photosmart M series dock C8907A C8907B Recharge the AA NiMH batteries in your camera so your camera is always ready to go Transfer photos easily to your computer send photo e mails via HP Instant Share or print photos at the touch of a button Connect to your TV and view photo slideshows 156 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Includes a dock with two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries an audio video cable a USB cable and an HP AC power adapter HP Photosmart M series quick recharge kit L1815A L1815B One hour recharging of AA NiMH batt
12. change filled pocket Do not pierce a battery with nails strike a battery with a hammer step on a battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto a battery Do not expose a battery to water or salt water or allow a battery to get wet 146 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Do not disassemble or modify a battery A battery contains safety and protection devices which if damaged may cause the battery to generate heat explode or ignite Immediately discontinue use of a battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels excessively hot note that it is normal for a battery to feel warm changes color or shape or appears abnormal in any other way In the event a battery leaks and the fluid gets into your eye do not rub the eye Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye 147 Managing Batteries Performance per Battery Type The following table shows how Alkaline Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios Type of use Alkaline Lithium NiMH Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per month Poor Fair Good Most economical if you take less than 30 pictures per month Fair Good Fair Heavy use of flash frequent pictures Poor Good Good Heavy use of
13. memory 169 Capture Menu Help for menu options 47 restore settings 46 using 46 caring for your camera 159 cleaning body 161 image display 161 lens 161 Color of images setting 52 compression format 166 computer connect camera to 79 connections as a Picture Transfer Protocol PTP device 90 as a USB Mass Storage Device Class MSDC 90 to computer 79 to printer 81 connectors AC power adapter 25 camera dock 25 USB 25 conserving battery life 144 Controller with arrow buttons description 21 customer support 137 D darkening an image 54 Date amp Time Imprint setting 52 Date amp Time setting 13 89 delete during Instant Review 31 33 Delete using 67 digital zoom 38 direct print HP Instant Share Print button 22 printing images from camera to printer 81 disk drive camera as 90 Display Brightness setting 86 173 Index E error messages on camera 120 on computer 134 EV Compensation setting 54 extending battery life 144 F Fast Shot mode setting 42 flash description 24 restore setting 41 settings 40 using 40 Flash button description 22 focus brackets using 35 camera shake 38 lock 37 range 163 format internal memory 67 memory card 15 67 H help from customer support 137 Help on camera for Capture Menu options 47 Help Menu 28 HP AC power adapter connector on camera 25 purchasing 156 HP Image Zone Express sof
14. purchasing 156 Power light description 20 Power ON OFF switch description 20 print images directly to printer 81 HP Instant Share Print button 22 using HP Instant Share 71 problems troubleshooting 95 product support 137 purchasing camera accessories 155 R range Exposure Compensation 165 F number 163 focus 163 recharging NiMH batteries 150 record audio clips 32 69 video clips 33 red eye reduction description 41 Remove Red Eyes 68 Region setting 13 remaining pictures count 28 35 62 reset camera 96 restore settings 29 41 43 45 46 reviewing images 59 rotate images 69 177 Index S safety precautions for NiMH batteries 145 selecting images for HP Instant Share destinations 76 Self Timer light 24 settings 44 Timer button 22 settings restore 29 41 43 45 46 Setup Menu using 85 share pictures 71 shooting mode button 22 restore setting 43 settings 42 shots per battery type 148 Shutter button description 19 lock exposure and focus 35 shutter speed range 164 software installing 17 18 using camera without 99 sounds of camera 87 space remaining in memory 28 35 62 specifications 163 states camera 25 status screen 28 still pictures take 31 support for users 137 T technical support 137 Thumbnails control on Zoom lever 21 using 63 Time amp Date Imprint setting 52 Time amp Date setting 13 89 Time
15. ready to take a picture auto exposure and auto focus are locked and the flash is ready Or when you press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture this light turns on solid to indicate that auto exposure and auto focus were successful AF blinking green When you press the Shutter button halfway down or all the way down either a focus warning occurred the flash is still charging or the camera is still processing a picture Both and AF blinking An error has occurred that prevents the camera from taking the picture 16 Live View button page 34 Turns Live View on and off on the Image Display If the Image Display is off but the camera is on allows you to turn the Image Display on If a menu is open in the Image Display allows you to close the menu 17 Playback button page 59 Turns Playback on and off on the Image Display Allows you to access the on camera demo see page 29 Name Description 24 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Front Left Side and Bottom of the Camera Name Description 1 Microphone page 32 Records audio clips that are attached to still images and the audio portion of video clips 2 Self Timer Video light page 44 Blinks during the countdown before taking a picture or recording video when the camera is set to Self Timer or Self Timer 2 shots Also turns on solid when recording video 3 Flash p
16. 05 X 6 SPINE 4 X 6 FRONT COVER 4 X 6 BACK COVER User s Manual HP Photosmart M415 Digital Camera with HP Instant Share HP Photosmart M415 Digital Camera User s Manual 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Printed in China www hp com L2021 90107 Legal and notice information Copyright 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor Important recycling information for our customers in the European Union To preserve the environment this product must be recycled after its useful life as required by law The symbol below indicates that this product may not be disposed in the general trash Please return the product for proper recovery disposal to the authorized collection location nearest to you For more information regarding return and recycling of HP products generally please visit www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle index ht
17. 999 119 800 711 2884 1 800 225 528 800 711 2884 1 800 711 2884 55 5258 9922 01 800 472 68368 58 212 278 8666 Trinidad amp Tobago 1 800 711 2884 Rep blica Dominicana 1 800 711 2884 55 11 4004 7751 0 800 10111 0 800 011 1046 800 360 999 0 800 709 7751 Panama 1 800 711 2884 1 800 474 6836 Paraguay 009 800 54 1 0006 Colombia Venezuela 0 800 474 68368 Jamaica 1 800 711 2884 El Salvador 800 6160 Uruguay 0004 054 177 142 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 143 Managing Batteries A Managing Batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries For best results use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH AA batteries Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than Lithium or NiMH batteries If you must use Alkaline batteries use high grade ultra or premium varieties instead of ordinary Alkaline batteries Depending on your camera usage Lithium batteries will provide approximately 4 8 times more battery life than Alkaline batteries If you prefer rechargeable batteries NiMH will provide approximately 2 5 times more battery life than Alkaline Top Points About Batteries The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period of time more than two months HP recommends that you remove the batteries unles
18. Cancel Returns to the Playback Menu without saving the red eye changes NOTE This menu option is only available for still images that were taken with a flash Remove Red Eyes is not available for video clips 69 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Rotate In the Playback Menu page 65 when you select Rotate the camera displays a sub menu that allows you to rotate the image in 90 degree increments 1 In the Playback Menu select Rotate 2 Use the buttons to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise The image rotates in the Image Display 3 After you have rotated the image to the desired orientation press the button to exit the Rotate sub menu and save the new image NOTE This menu option is not available for video clips Record Audio To record an audio clip for a still image that does not already have an audio clip attached to it 1 In the Playback Menu page 65 select Record Audio Audio recording starts immediately after you select this menu option A microphone icon and an elapsed time counter are displayed during recording 2 To stop recording press the button otherwise the audio continues to record until the camera runs out of memory When recording stops the display returns to the Playback Menu If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it the Record Audio sub menu is displayed when you select Record Audio This sub menu lists several options
19. Self Timer 2 Shots setting only one video clip is recorded after the 10 second countdown The self timer setting resets to the default Normal setting after the picture is taken or the video clip is recorded TIP If you are taking pictures in low light you can use the self timer setting to help you take good pictures Set the camera on something sturdy such as a tripod and frame your picture Then carefully press the Shutter button all the way down and remove your hand from the camera The camera will take the picture 10 seconds later rather than when you press the Shutter button This will eliminate any possibility of you shaking the camera when the picture is taken TIP To restore the self timer setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off hold down the button as you turn the camera back on 46 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust various camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and video clips you capture with your camera 1 To display the Capture Menu press the Live View button and then press the button If Live View is already on simply press the button 2 Use the buttons to scroll through the Capture Menu options 3 Either press the button to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub menu 4
20. The camera does not turn on continued The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 166 If the card is the proper type remove the memory card and see if you can turn on the camera If you can turn on the camera with the memory card removed then the card is probably corrupted Replace the memory card The Power light is on but my camera seems stuck and won t operate properly The camera may have experienced a transient problem Reset the camera see page 96 I have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently Extended Image Display use for Live View or video recording excessive flash use and excessive zooming increase the rate of battery drain See Extending Battery Life on page 144 Problem Possible Cause Solution 107 Troubleshooting and Support I have to replace or recharge the batteries frequently continued The NiMH batteries you are using were recharged incorrectly or have drained on their own because they have not been used lately NiMH batteries are not fully charged when new and they discharge over time whether or not they are installed in a camera Batteries that are new or have not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full capacity see page 150 Battery chemistry type is inappropriate for the way the camera is being used See P
21. Within a sub menu use the buttons and then the button to change the setting for the Capture Menu option 5 To exit the Capture Menu press the Live View button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 26 TIP Some Capture Menu settings that you change from their default values reset to their default settings when you turn the camera off To restore Capture Menu settings to what they were when you last turned the camera off hold down the button as you turn the camera back on 47 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Help for the Menu Options Help is the last option in each of the sub menus within the Capture Menu The Help option provides information about that Capture Menu option and its settings For example if you press the button when Help is highlighted in the White Balance sub menu the White Balance Help screen is displayed as shown Use the buttons to scroll through the Help screens To exit the Help and return to the particular sub menu within the Capture Menu press the button Image Quality This setting allows you to set the resolution and JPEG compression of the still images you capture with your camera The Image Quality sub menu has five settings 1 In the Capture Menu page 46 select Image Quality 2 In the Image Quality sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu
22. Your Camera Cleaning the Camera Lens Do the following to remove any lubricant that has seeped from the lens wink mechanism onto the camera lens as well as fingerprints dust and so forth that have accumulated on the lens 1 Turn the camera on to open the lens wink mechanism and to extend the lens 2 Wrap the lens cleaning paper around the end of the cotton swab 3 Using the cotton swab with the lens paper wipe the lens clean using a circular motion When handling the camera after cleaning the lens use care not to press on the wink mechanism cover when the lens is in the retracted position because this may cause lubricant to seep from the wink mechanism onto the lens Cleaning the Camera Body and Image Display Do the following to remove any fingerprints dust moisture and so forth that have accumulated on the camera body and Image Display 1 Blow gently on the Image Display to eliminate dust 2 Wipe the entire surface of the camera and the Image Display using a clean dry soft cloth NOTE You can also wipe the Image Display with lens cleaning tissue 162 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 163 Specifications D Specifications Feature Description Resolution Still pictures 5 36 MP 2690 by 1994 total pixel count 5 19 MP 2620 by 1984 effective pixel count Video clips 320 by 240 total pixel count Sensor Diagonal 7 194 mm 1 2 5 inch 4 3 format CCD Color depth 36 b
23. all of the images and video clips stored on a card Undelete Last Recovers the most recently deleted image or images depending on whether This Image or All Images in Memory on Card was selected from the Delete sub menu This option is only displayed after a Delete operation has been performed 68 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual NOTE With the Undelete Last option you can recover only the most recent delete operation When you proceed to another operation for example powering off the camera or taking another picture the last delete operation you performed becomes permanent and the camera can no longer recover the image or images you last deleted Remove Red Eyes In the Playback Menu page 65 when you select Remove Red Eyes the camera immediately begins processing the current still image to remove red eyes from the subjects in the image The red eye removal process takes a few seconds After processing is complete the corrected image displays with green boxes around corrected areas along with the Remove Red Eyes sub menu which lists three options Save Changes Saves the red eye changes overwriting the original image and returns to the Playback Menu View Changes Displays a magnified view of the image which has green boxes around the portions that were corrected for red eyes You can zoom in and pan around the image in this view To return to the Remove Red Eyes sub menu press the button
24. be magnified 65 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using the Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to view and delete still images or video clips undelete images and format the camera s internal memory or optional memory card Additionally you can remove red eyes from the subjects in still images taken with a flash manipulate still images by rotating them and attach audio clips to still images 1 To display the Playback Menu press the button while you are in Playback If you are not currently in Playback press the Playback button first then press the button 2 Use the buttons to highlight the Playback Menu option that you want to use on the left side of the Image Display The Playback Menu options are explained later in this section 3 Move to the image or video clip you want to use by pressing the buttons 4 Select the highlighted Playback Menu option by pressing the button Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the selected task 5 To exit the Playback Menu and return to Playback press the Live View button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 26 66 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual The following table summarizes the Playback Menu options Icon Description 1 Delete Presents a sub menu where you can delete the current image or video clip delete all images and video clips format the internal memory or an optional memory card and undelete the
25. button to move to the Date 2 Adjust the highlighted selection using the buttons 3 Press the buttons to move to the other selections 14 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the date and time are set correctly 5 Press the button when you have entered the proper values for the date and time A confirmation screen appears asking if the correct date and time have been set If the date and time are correct press the button to select Yes If the date and time are incorrect press the button to highlight No and then press the button The Date amp Time screen appears again Repeat steps 1 through 5 to set the correct date and time TIP If you need to change the date and time settings later you can do this with the Date amp Time setting in the Setup Menu See Date amp Time on page 89 15 Getting Started 7 Install and Format a Memory Card Optional Your camera contains internal memory that allows you to store images and video clips However you can use a memory card purchased separately instead to store images and video clips For more information about supported memory cards see Storage on page 166 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery Memory card door on the side of the camera 2 Insert the memory card in the small slot above the batteries with the notched side of the card going in first as shown Make sure the memory card snaps into place 3
26. cards HP Photosmart camera silver sport case Q6217A Attractive and lightweight this sporty case protects your HP Photosmart M series camera from scratches bumps and light weather while providing style and durability Includes convenient pockets for storing extra batteries and memory cards Also includes a neck strap and belt loop for hands free carrying www casesonline com Go to www casesonline com to design your own custom case to fit your HP Photosmart M series camera Choose the style material and color for your camera case 158 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 159 Caring for Your Camera C Caring for Your Camera Taking some basic precautions when using your camera will enhance your digital camera experience Basic Camera Care You should take some basic precautions to ensure that your camera continues to perform optimally Store your digital camera in a cool dry place away from windows furnaces and damp basements Always turn the camera off when you are not using it to protect the lens When the camera is off the camera lens retracts and the lens wink mechanism closes over the lens to protect it Clean your camera body Image Display and lens regularly with cleaning supplies designed specifically for cameras See Cleaning the Camera on page 160 Keep your camera and accessories in a padded case with a good strap for easy transport Most HP digital camera cases have built i
27. computer Connect the larger end of that USB cable to the computer 3 Open the rubber door on the side of the camera and connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 4 Turn on the camera On Windows The HP Image Transfer software provides the download functionality In the Transfer Images from Camera Card screen click Start Transfer The images are transferred to the computer and then if there are any still images that were previously selected for HP Instant Share destinations page 76 those actions are started When the Image Action Summary screen appears on the computer you can disconnect the camera from the computer On Macintosh Image Capture or iPhoto provides the download functionality If you have marked images for HP Instant Share destinations see pages 72 and 74 the Actions are ready to process screen appears Click OK to send the images to their destinations Image Capture or iPhoto then transfers the images and video clips to your computer When the download is complete you can disconnect the camera from the computer 81 Transferring and Printing Images Printing Images Directly from the Camera You can connect the camera directly to any PictBridge certified printer to print images To determine if your printer is PictBridge certified look for the PictBridge logo on your printer 1 Check that the printer is turned on There should be no blinking lights on th
28. format is used primarily in North America parts of South America Japan Korea and Taiwan PAL This format is used primarily in Europe Uruguay Paraguay Argentina and parts of Asia TIP If the current setting does not work where you live try the other setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off For more information on connecting the camera to a TV see the dock User s Manual 92 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Language This setting allows you to set the language used in the camera interface such as the text in menus 1 In the Setup Menu page 85 select 2 In the Language sub menu use the and buttons to highlight the language you want to use 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 93 Using the Setup Menu Move Images to Card This option allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card that you have installed see Install and Format a Memory Card Optional on page 15 This option is available in the Setup Menu if an optional memory card is installed in the camera and the internal memory contains at least one image 1 In the Setup Menu page 85 highlight Move Images to Card and pr
29. hold down the button as you turn the camera back on Action Use Action mode to capture sporting events moving cars or any scene where you want to stop the action The camera uses fast shutter speeds and higher ISO speeds to stop motion Portrait Use Portrait mode for pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject The camera combines a smaller F number to blur the background with lower sharpness for a more natural effect Landscape Use Landscape mode to capture scenes with deep perspective such as mountains or city skylines when you want the foreground and the background to be in focus The camera combines a higher F number for better depth of field with higher sharpness for a more vivid effect Beach amp Snow Use Beach amp Snow mode to capture bright outdoor scenes and balance out harsh lighting Setting Description 44 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Using the Self Timer Settings 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface 2 Press the Timer button until Self Timer or Self Timer 2 Shots appears in the Image Display The icon for the self timer setting will appear in the Live View screen 3 Frame the subject in either the viewfinder or in Live View See Using Live View on page 34 4 The next steps depend on whether you are taking still pictures or recording video clips For Still Pictures a Press the Shutter button halfway down The camera measures
30. is shown The date and or time was set incorrectly or the time zone has changed Reset the date and time by using the Date amp Time option in the Setup Menu see page 89 The batteries were drained or were removed from the camera for too long Reset the date and time by using the Date amp Time option in the Setup Menu see page 89 Problem Possible Cause Solution 117 Troubleshooting and Support The camera responds very sluggishly when trying to review images A slow optional memory card that is installed or too many images on the card can affect actions like scrolling through images magnifying deleting etc See pages 166 and 169 for tips about memory cards The camera may be processing an image Wait until the Memory light turns off indicating that the camera has finished processing The camera gets warm or even hot to the touch You are using the optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera or to charge the batteries in the camera or you have been using the camera for a prolonged period of time 15 minutes or longer This is normal However if anything seems out of the ordinary turn off the camera unplug the camera from the HP AC power adapter and allow the camera to cool Then examine the camera and the batteries for signs of possible damage Problem Possible Cause Solution 118 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual My camera stalls when
31. is within the Macro close up range see page 42 The camera is still saving the last picture you took Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture The Image Display is not working The charge in the batteries is too low the batteries are completely drained or the camera has stopped working Replace or recharge the batteries If the Image Display does not turn on remove the batteries and connect to the HP AC power adapter to see if the Image Display turns on If the Image Display does not turn on reset the camera see page 96 My image is blurry The light is low and the flash is set to Flash Off In dim light the camera requires a longer exposure Use a tripod to hold the camera steady improve lighting conditions or set the flash to Flash On see page 40 Problem Possible Cause Solution 112 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual My image is blurry continued The subject was close up and the camera should have been set to the Macro shooting mode Set the camera to the Macro shooting mode and try taking the picture again see page 42 You moved the camera while you took the picture Hold the camera steady as you press the Shutter button or use a tripod Watch for the icon in the Image Display this means that it is almost impossible to hold the camera steady and you should use a tripod The c
32. on the Local Disk under My Computer You are now working in your computer s hard disk drive 7 Create a new folder under Local Disk go to the File pull down menu and click on New then click on Folder A folder called New Folder appears in the right side of the Explorer screen While the text of this new folder is highlighted you can type in a new name for example Pictures To change the name of the folder later you can simply right click on the folder name choose Rename from the menu that appears then type in the new name 8 Click on the new folder you just created then go to the Edit pull down menu and click on Paste 102 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 9 The images you copied in step 5 are pasted into this new folder on your computer s hard drive To verify that the images were successfully transferred from the memory card click on the new folder You should see the same list of files in that folder that you saw when you looked at them on the memory card step 4 10 When you have verified that the images were successfully transferred from the memory card to your computer put the card back into your camera To free up space on the card you can either delete the images or format the card under the Delete option in the Playback Menu in the camera NOTE It is recommended that you format the card rather than delete the images because it will help prevent corrupted images or cards Transferring Images to a Maci
33. recording video clips TIP To restore the flash setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off hold down the button as you turn the camera back on Red Eye The red eye phenomenon is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the subjects eyes which sometimes makes a human s eyes appear red or an animal s eyes appear green or white in the captured image When you use a flash setting with red eye reduction the camera flashes quickly multiple times to minimize the subject s pupils thus reducing the effect of the red eye phenomenon before the camera uses the main flash It will take longer to take a picture using red eye reduction because the shutter is delayed for the additional flashes Therefore make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes TIP You can also remove red eyes in pictures you have already taken See Remove Red Eyes on page 68 42 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Using the Shooting Modes Shooting modes are pre defined camera settings that are optimized for taking still pictures of certain scene types to give you better results In each shooting mode the camera selects the best settings such as the ISO speed F number aperture and shutter speed optimizing them for the particular scene or situation To change the shooting mode press the MODE button on the back of the camera until the desired shooting mode appears on the Image Display The following table describes each of
34. rotate image or Insufficient space in memory to rotate image There is insufficient room in internal memory or on the optional memory card to save a rotated image Delete an image to free up memory space then try rotating the image again Transfer images from the camera to your computer see page 79 then rotate the image using the HP Image Zone software or another image editing package Message Possible Cause Solution 124 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Insufficient space on card to save updated image or Insufficient space in memory to save updated image There is insufficient room in internal memory or on the optional memory card to save the image after red eye removal Transfer images from the camera to your computer see page 79 then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see page 67 Then remove red eyes from the image using the HP Image Zone software The image is too large to magnify The image was taken with another camera Transfer the image to your computer see page 79 and magnify it using the HP Image Zone software The image is too large to rotate The image was taken with another camera Transfer the image to your computer see page 79 and rotate it using the HP Image Zone software Unknown image error Unable to complete request The camera could not complete the image modification you requested Try m
35. size is larger than selected paper size Print size is too large for the paper size Press the button on the camera to return to the Print Setup screen and select a print size that matches the paper size Or select a larger paper size and load larger paper into the printer Paper is not loaded correctly in the printer Paper is not aligned correctly in the paper tray Realign paper and try printing again The selected combination of paper type and paper size is not supported The paper type and size in the printer is not supported Load the printer with paper of the type and size that is supported There is a problem with the printer s ink The ink cartridge may be low or the ink cartridge type may not be supported for the printer Replace the ink cartridge with a supported cartridge type turn the printer off then turn it back on Low ink The printer cartridge is running low on ink Replace the ink cartridge You may be able to print some images using the current cartridge but their color and quality may not be of high quality Message Possible Cause Solution 133 Troubleshooting and Support Printer is out of ink The printer has run out of ink Replace the ink cartridge Printing canceled The print job has been canceled Press the button on the camera to return to the Print Setup screen Complete the print request again Message Possible Cause Solution
36. the icon low battery indicator see Power Indicators on page 149 the number of pictures remaining and the Image Quality setting indicated in the example by the 5MP NOTE The status screen does not display any time Live View is on except when the Capture Menu is also displayed Instead the icon for the new flash shooting mode or timer setting displays in the Live View screen 29 Getting Started Restoring Previous Settings The flash shooting mode and timer settings as well as some of the Capture Menu settings that you set reset to their default values after you turn the camera off However you can restore your settings from the last time the camera was on by holding down the button while turning the camera on The icons for the restored settings are then displayed in the Live View screen Viewing the On Camera Demo This camera has a slideshow of its major features You can display the slideshow at any time by holding down the Playback button for approximately three seconds The Image Display will go black for a moment before the slideshow starts To exit the slideshow at any time press the button 30 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 31 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking Still Pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on regardless of what is being shown on the Image Display For example if a menu is currently displa
37. the shooting mode settings on the camera Setting Description Auto Mode Use Auto Mode when you need to take a good shot quickly and do not have time to select a special shooting mode on the camera Auto Mode works well for most shots in normal situations The camera automatically selects the best F number aperture and shutter speed for the scene Macro Use Macro mode to take close up pictures of subjects less than 80 cm 32 in away In this mode auto focus has a distance range of 10 to 80 cm 4 to 32 in and the camera will not take a picture if it cannot find focus see Focusing the Camera on page 35 It is recommended that you not use zoom while in the Macro shooting mode Fast Shot Use Fast Shot mode in bright light conditions when the subject is moderate to long distances away The camera uses a fixed focus instead of auto focus allowing you to take pictures very quickly 43 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips If the shooting mode setting is anything other than the default Auto Mode setting the icon for the setting will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The shooting mode setting resets to the default Auto Mode setting when you turn the camera off NOTE The shooting mode does not apply when you are recording video clips TIP To restore the shooting mode setting to what it was when you last turned the camera off
38. to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 87 Using the Setup Menu Camera Sounds Camera sounds are the sounds that the camera makes when you turn it on press a button or take a picture Camera sounds are not the audio sounds recorded with images or video clips The default Camera Sounds setting is On 1 In the Setup Menu page 85 select Camera Sounds 2 In the Camera Sounds sub menu highlight Off or On 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 88 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Live View at Power On This setting allows you to have the camera automatically display Live View every time you turn the camera on or to have the Image Display turned off every time you turn the camera on The default Live View at Power On setting is Live View On TIP Setting Live View at Power On to Live View Off can save battery power 1 In the Setup Menu page 85 select Live View Setup 2 In the Live View at Power On sub menu highlight Live View On or Live View Off 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 89 Using the Setup Menu Date amp Time
39. warning upon disconnecting the camera You can disregard this warning NOTE On Macintosh computers if either Image Capture or iPhoto does not launch automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with the label HP_M415 For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help the help system included with your computer 105 Troubleshooting and Support Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not turn on The batteries either are functioning incorrectly are over discharged are installed incorrectly are missing or are the wrong type The charge in the batteries could be low or completely drained Try installing new or recharged batteries Ensure that the batteries are installed correctly see page 11 Do not use ordinary Alkaline batteries For best results use Energizer Lithium AA or rechargeable NiMH AA batteries If you are using an optional HP AC power adapter it is not connected to the camera or is not plugged into a power outlet Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera and is plugged into a working electrical outlet The optional HP AC power adapter is not functioning correctly Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is not damaged and is plugged into a working electrical outlet The camera has stopped operating Reset the camera see page 96 106 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual
40. your camera Close the other HP Instant Share program Message Possible Cause Solution 137 Troubleshooting and Support Support Process The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified 1 Review the troubleshooting section of this User s Manual see Problems and Solutions on page 105 2 Access the HP Customer Support website for support If you have access to the Internet you can obtain a wide range of information about your digital camera Visit the HP website for product help drivers and software updates at www hp com support This website is available in the following languages Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Danish Finnish and Norwegian support information is available in English only 3 Access HP e support If you have access to the Internet connect with HP via e mail by going to www hp com support You will receive a personal reply from an HP Customer Support technician E mail support is available in the languages listed at that website 4 US and Canadian customers skip this step and go on to Step 5 Contact your local HP dealer If your digital camera has a hardware failure take it to your local HP dealer for a solution Service is free during your digital camera s limited warranty period 5 Contact HP Customer Support for support by phone I
41. 3MP appears in place of 5MP indicating that the image is being reduced to a size of 4 3 Megapixels 3 When the image is at the desired size press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure and then press it all the way down to take the picture To turn digital zoom off and return to optical zoom press Zoom Out on the Zoom lever until digital zooming stops Release Zoom Out and then press it again NOTE Digital zoom is not available while recording video clips NOTE Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image so your picture will tend to be more grainy than the same image taken with optical zoom If you intend to e mail an image or post it to a website this loss of resolution will probably not be noticeable but in situations where you need higher quality such as for printing limit the use of digital zoom It is also recommended that you use a tripod to hold the camera steady when using digital zoom 40 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Setting the Flash The Flash button allows you to cycle through the flash settings on the camera To change the flash setting press the Flash button until the desired setting appears on the Image Display The following table describes each of the flash settings on the camera Setting Description Auto Flash The camera measures the light level and uses the flash if necessary Red Eye The camera measures the light level and uses the flash with red ey
42. Close the Battery Memory card door and turn on the camera To help prevent corrupted cards and images you should format memory cards before you use them for the first time as follows 1 Press the button then use the button to move to the Playback Menu 2 Press the button to highlight Delete and then press the button to display the Delete sub menu 3 Use the button to highlight Format Card and then press the button to display the Format Card confirmation screen 16 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 4 Press the button to highlight Yes and then press the button to format the card Formatting Card appears in the Image Display while the camera is formatting the memory card When the camera has completed the formatting the Total Images Summary screen is displayed see Total Images Summary Screen on page 62 To remove the memory card from the camera first turn the camera off Then open the Battery Memory card door press down on the top edge of the memory card and it will spring outward from the slot NOTE When you install a memory card in the camera all new images and video clips will be stored on the card To use internal memory and view images stored there remove the memory card You can also transfer images from the internal memory to the memory card see Move Images to Card on page 93 17 Getting Started 8 Install the Software The HP Image Zone software allows you to transfer ima
43. HP Instant Share Menu options TIP If you select images to print using HP Instant Share and then take them to a photo printing service for printing let the printing service know that there is a standard DPOF file that specifies which and how many images you want printed Icon Description 1 Print 1 copy of the currently displayed image when connected to a computer or printer See Sending Images to Destinations on page 76 2 Print 2 copies of the currently displayed image 3 HP Instant Share Setup allows you to add e mail and other HP Instant Share destinations to the HP Instant Share Menu See Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera on page 74 4 EXIT allows you to exit the HP Instant Share Menu 1 2 3 4 74 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera You can set up a maximum of 32 HP Instant Share destinations such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists in the HP Instant Share Menu NOTE You will need an Internet connection to complete this procedure NOTE If you have a memory card in the camera make sure the memory card is not locked and has some free space on it 1 Make sure that the full version of the HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer see pages 17 and 96 2 Turn on the camera and press the HP Instant Share Print button 3 Use the button to highlight HP Instant Share Setup and press t
44. Instant Share Print button to display the HP Instant Share Menu 2 Use the buttons to highlight the first destination to which you want to send one or more images 3 Use the buttons to scroll to a still image that you want to send to the selected destination 4 Press the button and a appears over that destination in the HP Instant Share Menu To deselect the destination press the button again 5 Select any other destinations for the current image by using the buttons to highlight a destination and then press the button to select it 6 Scroll to other images by using the buttons and select destinations for those images in the same manner 7 When you are finished selecting destinations exit the HP Instant Share Menu by pressing the Live View button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 26 77 Using HP Instant Share 8 Connect the camera to your computer as explained in Transferring Images to a Computer on page 79 The images will be sent automatically to their respective HP Instant Share destinations Images that were selected to be sent to e mail destinations are not e mailed as attachments Rather the images are uploaded to a secure HP website and a message is sent to each e mail address The message contains thumbnail images as well as a link to the web page where the recipient can do things like reply to you print the images save images to their computer fo
45. Keep Current Clip Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu 70 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Record New Clip Begins to record audio replacing the previous audio clip Delete Clip Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Playback Menu TIP To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can review the audio clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock To do this see the dock User s Manual for instructions NOTE This menu option is not available for video clips 71 Using HP Instant Share 4 Using HP Instant Share This camera has an exciting feature called HP Instant Share With it you can easily select still images in your camera to be sent automatically to a variety of destinations You can set up these destinations using the HP Instant Share Menu You can also customize the HP Instant Share Menu to include e mail addresses including group distribution lists online albums or other online services that you specify Once you have taken pictures with your camera using HP Instant Share is simple 1 Set up destinations on your camera see page 74 2 Select images in your camera to send to online destinations see page 76 NOTE You must have the full version of the HP Image Zone software on your computer to us
46. P Instant Share feature on the camera See Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 99 HP Image Zone Express Windows Only HP Image Zone Express allows you to transfer images from your camera to your computer However it lacks several features contained in the full version You cannot use the HP Image Zone Express software with any of the HP Instant Share features on your camera You cannot for example select images to print and then use the HP Image Zone Express software to print those images automatically You can however select images to print in the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera and then print them directly to a printer see Printing Images Directly from the Camera on page 81 You can also use HP Instant Share features available in the HP Image Zone Express software itself You can transfer video clips to your computer using HP Image Zone Express However you must view them using another viewer software package 99 Troubleshooting and Support Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software You can still use your camera to take pictures and video clips without installing either HP Image Zone or HP Image Zone Express However some of the things you can do with the camera are affected The HP Instant Share feature depends on the HP Image Zone software So if the software is not installed on your computer you will not be able to use the HP Instant Shar
47. UNFORMATTED Press OK to format card The optional memory card that is installed needs to be formatted Format the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be formatted Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card CARD HAS WRONG FORMAT Press OK to format card The optional memory card that is installed is formatted for a different device such as an MP3 player Reformat the memory card by following the instructions on the Image Display or remove the card from the camera if you do not want it to be reformatted Formatting the memory card will delete all files on the card Message Possible Cause Solution 122 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Unable to Format Try Again The optional memory card that is installed is corrupted Replace the memory card or if you have a memory card reader try formatting the card on your computer See your card reader documentation for instructions The card is locked Please remove the card from your camera When trying to configure your HP Instant Share Menu the optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position or simply remove the memory card from the camera and continue the HP Instant Share task CARD LOCKED The optional memory card that is installed is loc
48. a supports memory cards up to 1GB A high capacity card itself does not affect camera performance but a large number of files over 300 does affect the time it takes for the camera to turn on The number of images that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings see Memory Capacity on page 169 Compression format JPEG EXIF for still images EXIF2 2 for still images with embedded audio MPEG1 for video clips Feature Description 167 Specifications Interfaces USB mini B connector to a computer or PictBridge certified printer DPS Direct Printing Standard DC input 3 3 Vdc 2500 mA Audio video out to TV via M series dock HP Photosmart M series dock Orientation Sensor No Standards PTP transfer 15740 MSDC transfer NTSC PAL JPEG MPEG1 level 1 DPOF 1 1 EXIF 2 2 DCF 1 0 DPS Feature Description 168 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Power Typical power usage 2 1 Watts with Image Display on 4 5 Watts maximum power usage Power sources include Either two non rechargeable AA Alkaline or Lithium batteries or two rechargeable AA NiMH batteries Rechargeable batteries can be recharged either in the camera using the optional HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart M series dock or separately in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger Average recharging times o
49. age 40 Provides additional light to improve picture taking 6 4 3 2 7 1 5 25 Getting Started Camera States Your camera has two main states that allow you to complete certain tasks Each of these states has an associated menu that you can use to adjust camera settings or perform tasks in that state See the following section Camera Menus Capture Allows you to take still pictures and record video clips For information about using Capture see Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips starting on page 31 Playback Allows you to review the still images and video clips that you capture For information about using Playback see Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips starting on page 59 4 Power adapter connector Allows you to connect an optional HP AC power adapter to the camera to either operate the camera without batteries or recharge NiMH rechargeable batteries in the camera 5 USB connector pages 79 81 Allows you to connect a USB cable from the camera to a USB enabled computer or any PictBridge certified printer 6 Camera dock connector page 155 Allows you to connect the camera to the optional Photosmart M series dock 7 Tripod mount Allows you to mount the camera on a tripod Name Description 26 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Camera Menus Your camera has five menus that when accessed appear in the Image Display on the back of t
50. amera focused on the wrong thing or was unable to focus Make sure the focus brackets turn green before taking the picture see page 35 Use Focus Lock see page 37 My image is too bright The flash provided too much light Turn the flash off see page 40 Move back from the subject and use the zoom to get the same framing Problem Possible Cause Solution 113 Troubleshooting and Support My image is too bright continued A natural or artificial source other than the flash provided too much light Try taking the picture from a different angle Avoid pointing the camera directly toward a bright light or reflective surface on a sunny day Decrease the EV Compensation see page 54 The scene had many dark colored objects such as a black object against a dark background Decrease the EV Compensation see page 54 The Display Brightness is set to High for outdoor display making images appear too bright on the Image Display Change the Display Brightness in the Setup Menu for more accurate brightness on the Image Display see page 86 You used EV Compensation when you should not have Set EV Compensation to 0 0 see page 54 Problem Possible Cause Solution 114 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual My image is too dark There was not enough light Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Add indirect
51. amera such as a button or a light while following the instructions in this section see Camera Parts on page 19 1 Attach the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown 11 Getting Started 2 Install the Batteries 1 Open the Battery Memory card door on the side of the camera by sliding the door toward the bottom of the camera 2 Insert the batteries as indicated inside the door 3 Close the Battery Memory card door by pushing the door down and sliding the door toward the top of the camera until the door latches For the performance of Alkaline Lithium and NiMH batteries when used with this camera see Performance per Battery Type on page 147 For hints on optimizing battery performance see Appendix A Managing Batteries starting on page143 TIP You can also use an optional HP AC power adapter to power the camera If you use rechargeable NiMH batteries you can recharge the batteries in the camera using the optional HP AC power adapter or the optional HP Photosmart M series dock or recharge the batteries separately in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger For more information see Appendix B Purchasing Camera Accessories starting on page155 12 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 3 Turn on the Camera Turn the camera on by sliding the switch to the right and then releasing it The lens extends and the Power light to the left of the sw
52. and how much space remains in memory 4 5MP Image Quality setting default is 5MP 5 Focus brackets see the next section Focusing the Camera Icon Description 36 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual To focus the picture release the Shutter button re frame the subject for your picture and then press the Shutter button halfway down again If the AF viewfinder light continues to blink green and the focus brackets continue to turn red after several tries there may not be enough contrast or light in the focus region Try using a technique called Focus Lock to focus on a higher contrast or brighter object about the same distance away and then without releasing the Shutter button point the camera at the subject you were originally trying to photograph see Using Focus Lock on page 37 You can also simply turn on more light if that is possible The AF viewfinder light will blink green the focus brackets will turn red and the Macro icon will blink in the Live View screen In this case the camera detects that the focus is closer than the normal range The camera will still take the picture but the picture may be out of focus To focus the picture either move farther away from the subject you are trying to photograph or set the camera to the Macro shooting mode see Using the Shooting Modes on page 42 If the camera is set to the Macro shooting mode and the camera cannot focus the Live View screen display
53. and then locks the focus and exposure The camera will hold these settings until it takes the picture b Press the Shutter button all the way down If Live View is on a 10 second countdown appears on the Image Display The Self Timer Video light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera takes the picture If you set the camera to Self Timer 2 Shots after the first picture is taken the Self Timer Video light blinks for a few more seconds until the second picture is taken TIP If you immediately press the Shutter button all the way down the camera will lock the focus and exposure just before the end of the 10 second countdown This is useful when one or more subjects will be entering the picture during the 10 second countdown period TIP You cannot record audio with a still picture when using the self timer settings but you can add an audio clip later see Record Audio on page 69 45 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips For Video Clips To start recording video press the Video button and then release it If Live View is on a 10 second countdown appears on the Image Display The Self Timer Video light on the front of the camera then blinks for 10 seconds before the camera starts recording the video To stop recording the video clip press the Video button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory NOTE With either the Self Timer or the
54. aximum audio clip length is until the camera runs out of memory Video clips audio is recorded automatically Shooting modes Auto default Macro Fast Shot Action Portrait Landscape Beach amp Snow Feature Description 165 Specifications Image Quality settings 5MP Best 5MP default 3MP 1MP VGA Adaptive lighting Yes using HP adaptive lighting technology Color settings Full Color default Black amp White Sepia Date amp Time Imprint settings Off default Date Only Date amp Time EV Compensation settings Can be set manually from 2 0 to 2 0 EV Exposure Value in 0 5 EV increments White Balance settings Auto default Sun Shade Tungsten Fluorescent ISO Speed settings Auto default 100 200 400 Feature Description 166 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Storage 16MB internal NAND flash memory 32MB SDRAM Slot for memory card This camera supports both standard and high speed HP branded Secure Digital SD and MultiMediaCard MMC memory cards 16MB to 1GB Only MMC cards compliant to the MultiMediaCard specification are supported Compliant MMC memory cards have the MultiMediaCard logo on the card or package While other SD and MMC cards may work in your camera only HP branded cards are supported SD cards are recommended as they are faster than MMC cards at reading and writing data This camer
55. ble Cause Solution 109 Troubleshooting and Support The camera does not respond when I press a button The camera is turned off or has shut down Turn on the camera or turn it off and then on again The camera is connected to a computer Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer If they respond it is only to turn on the Image Display if it is off or in some cases turn off the Image Display if it is on The camera is processing an image Wait until the Memory light turns off indicating the camera has completed processing the previously taken image The batteries are drained Replace or recharge the batteries The optional memory card is not a supported card or is corrupted Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 166 If the card is the proper type turn off the camera remove the memory card turn on the camera and see if the camera responds when you press a button If so then the card is probably corrupted Replace the memory card The camera has stopped operating Reset the camera see page 96 Problem Possible Cause Solution 110 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual A long delay occurs between pressing the Shutter button and the camera taking a picture The camera needs time to lock focus and exposure Use Focus Lock see page 37 The scene is dark and the camera is taking a lo
56. can be left in the camera the dock or the quick recharger for any period of time without harm to the batteries or the camera the dock or the quick recharger Always store charged batteries in a cool location Safety Precautions for Recharging NiMH Batteries Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera the dock or the quick recharger Insert the NiMH batteries in the correct orientation in the camera the dock or the quick recharger Use the camera the dock or the quick recharger in a dry location only Do not charge NiMH batteries in a hot location such as in direct sunlight or near a fire When recharging NiMH batteries do not cover the camera the dock or the quick recharger in any way 153 Managing Batteries Do not operate the camera the dock or the quick recharger if the NiMH batteries appear damaged in any way Do not disassemble the camera the dock or the quick recharger Unplug the HP AC power adapter or the quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger Sleep Time out for Power Conservation To conserve battery power the Image Display turns off automatically if there is no button activity for 20 seconds when in Live View or for 30 seconds when in any other mode When the camera is connected to a computer the Image Display turns off automatically 10 seconds after the connection is made
57. ct Performance will improve and become optimal after the batteries have been charged and then discharged used completely four or five times You can use the camera normally to discharge the batteries during this conditioning period Always recharge both NiMH batteries at the same time One low charged battery will reduce the battery life for the other battery in the camera In camera while camera is in the dock 12 to15 hours Power light on the dock stops blinking and turns on solid In HP quick recharger 1 hour for 2 batteries About 2 hours for 4 batteries Light on quick recharger turns on solid green Where batteries are charged Average charge time Signal when charging has completed 152 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual NiMH batteries discharge when not in use whether they are installed in a camera or not If they have not been used for more than two weeks recharge them before using them again Even if you are not using your batteries it is a good idea to charge them every six months to a year to prolong their useful life The performance of all rechargeable batteries including NiMH will degrade over time especially if they are stored and used at high temperatures If battery life has become unacceptably reduced over time replace the batteries The camera the dock or the quick recharger may be warm while operating and charging NiMH batteries This is normal NiMH batteries
58. djust a number of camera settings such as the camera sounds date and time and the configuration of the USB or TV connection 1 To display the Setup Menu first display any other menu see Camera Menus on page 26 and then use the buttons to move to the menu tab for the Setup Menu 2 Use the buttons to scroll through the Setup Menu options 3 Either press the button to select a highlighted option and display its sub menu or use the buttons to change the setting for the highlighted option without going to its sub menu 4 Within a sub menu use the buttons and then the button to change the setting for the Setup Menu option 5 To exit the Setup Menu press the Live View button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 26 86 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Display Brightness This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of the Image Display for the viewing conditions You can use this setting to increase the brightness for harsh lighting environments or reduce the brightness to extend battery life The default Display Brightness setting is Medium 1 In the Setup Menu page 85 select Display Brightness 2 In the Display Brightness sub menu highlight the brightness level you prefer for the Image Display The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect the setting will have on the display brightness 3 Press the button
59. e feature on the camera Images you have marked for printing using the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera will not print out automatically when the camera is connected to the computer However this feature will still work in the following scenarios When you connect the camera directly to a printer If your printer has a memory card slot in it and if you are using a memory card in your camera you can simply remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the memory card slot in the printer The process for transferring images and video clips from the camera to your computer will be different since normally the HP Image Zone software handles this task See the following section for details 100 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software If you do not or cannot install HP Image Zone on your computer there are three ways to transfer images from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to the computer as a Digital Camera Windows XPor Mac OS only Use a memory card reader Configure the camera as a Disk Drive Connecting Your Camera as a Digital Camera If you have a Windows XP system or a Mac OS X system simply connect the camera to your computer directly and the operating system will launch a program to help you transfer images Check that your camera USB Configuration in the Setup Menu is set to Digital Camera and c
60. e HP Instant Share features If your computer uses the Windows operating system see System Requirements Windows Only on page 97 to determine if the full version was installed The full version of the HP Image Zone software is always installed on Macintosh computers NOTE Available online services vary by region Visit www hp com go instantshare to see HP Instant Share in action 72 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Using the HP Instant Share Menu The default HP Instant Share Menu lets you select images for printing automatically the next time you connect your camera to your computer or printer You can add destinations such as e mail addresses including group distribution lists online albums or other online services to the HP Instant Share Menu through the HP Instant Share Setup menu option see Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera on page 74 1 To display the HP Instant Share Menu press the HP Instant Share Print button on the back of the camera The most recently taken or viewed image appears on the Image Display with the HP Instant Share Menu overlaid on top 2 Use the buttons to scroll through the HP Instant Share Menu options 3 Press the button to select a highlighted option 4 To exit the HP Instant Share Menu press the Live View button For other ways to exit a menu see Camera Menus on page 26 73 Using HP Instant Share The following table describes each of the default
61. e captured not to previously captured images 53 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips After you have taken a picture using either the Date Only or Date amp Time setting the date or date and time that is imprinted on the image cannot be removed later TIP Verify that the date and time setting is correct before using this feature see Date amp Time on page 89 1 In the Capture Menu page 46 select Date amp Time Imprint 2 In the Date amp Time Imprint sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail If the new setting is anything other than the default Off setting the icon for the setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips Setting Description Off The camera will not imprint a date or date and time on the image Date Only The camera will permanently imprint the date in the lower left hand corner of the image Date amp Time The camera will permanently imprint the date and time in the lower left hand corner of the image 54 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual EV Compensation In difficult lighting conditions you can use EV Exposure Value Compensation to override the a
62. e other camera settings icons for those settings will also be displayed in the Live View screen Icon Description 1 Power indicator such as this low battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 149 2 Indicates that a memory card is installed in the camera 2 3 4 1 5 35 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Focusing the Camera The focus brackets in the Live View screen show the focus region for the still picture you are taking or the video clip you are recording When you press the Shutter button halfway down to take a still picture the camera automatically measures and locks the focus and exposure in the focus region The focus brackets in the Live View screen turn green when the camera has found and locked the focus and exposure This is called auto focus Obtaining Optimum Focus When you have set the camera to any of the shooting modes other than Macro see Using the Shooting Modes on page 42 the camera will attempt to auto focus using the normal focus range of 50 cm 20 in to infinity However when the camera cannot focus in these shooting modes one of the following occurs The AF viewfinder light will blink green and the focus brackets in Live View will turn red If you press the Shutter button all the way down the camera will still take the picture but the picture may be out of focus 3 12 Remaining pictures count actual number depends on the current Image Quality setting
63. e printer or error messages displayed about the printer Load paper into the printer if needed 2 Connect your camera to the printer a Make sure the camera s USB Configuration setting is set to Digital Camera see USB Configuration on page 90 b Using the USB cable that came with your camera connect the larger flat end of the USB cable to the corresponding connector on the PictBridge certified printer TIP The PictBridge connector is usually located on the front of the printer 3 Open the rubber door on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 82 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 4 When the camera is connected to the printer a Print Setup menu displays on the camera If you already selected images to print using the camera HP Instant Share Menu the number of images selected is shown Otherwise Images ALL is displayed There is a print preview in the lower right hand corner of the Print Setup screen showing the page layout that will be used for printing images This print preview updates as you change the settings for the Print Size and Paper Size If default is displayed for the Print Size or Paper Size then no print preview is shown The printer will automatically determine the page layout that will be used for printing images 5 To change the settings in the Print Setup menu use the buttons on the camera to select a menu option t
64. e reduction if necessary see Red Eye on page 41 for a description of red eye reduction Flash On The camera always uses flash If the light is behind your subject you can use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject This is called fill flash Flash Off The camera will not use flash no matter the lighting conditions Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects that are beyond the flash range Exposure times may be increased when using this setting so you should use a tripod to avoid blurry pictures from camera shake Night The camera uses the flash with red eye reduction if necessary to illuminate objects in the foreground see Red Eye on page 41 for a description of red eye reduction The camera then continues to expose as if the flash had not been used to gather the light in the background Exposure time may be increased when using this setting therefore you should use a tripod or set the camera on a stable surface to avoid camera shake 41 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips If the flash setting is anything other than the default Auto Flash setting the icon for the setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The flash setting resets to the default Auto Flash setting when you turn the camera off NOTE The flash is not available with the Fast Shot shooting mode nor while
65. ebsite www hp com support 96 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Resetting the Camera If your camera does not respond when you press any buttons try resetting the camera as follows 1 Turn off the camera 2 If you have an optional memory card installed remove it Although removing an optional memory card is not necessary for performing the reset it eliminates the memory card as a possible cause of the problem 3 Remove all power batteries and AC power from the camera for at least 5 seconds 4 Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery Memory card door and or reconnect the HP AC power adapter to the camera 5 After verifying that the camera works without an optional memory card reinsert the card if you have one When you reset the camera the camera settings will return to the factory defaults Any images stored in memory will be retained HP Image Zone Software The HP Image Zone software provides several features that enhance your camera s capabilities With the full version of the HP Image Zone software you can use HP Instant Share to e mail images to addresses you specify including distribution lists create online albums or print images automatically when you connect your camera to your computer see Transferring Images to a Computer on page 79 97 Troubleshooting and Support If your computer uses the Windows operating system the HP Image Zone software installation process see Install the Sof
66. ed to a video clip Video clips cannot be printed from the camera If your printer supports printing video clips transfer the video clip to your computer see page 79 and print the clip from your computer Camera has experienced an error The camera may have experienced a transient problem Turn the camera off and then on again If that does not fix the problem try resetting the camera see page 96 If the problem persists note the error code and then call HP Support see page 136 Message Possible Cause Solution 130 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Unable to communicate with printer There is no connection between the camera and printer Check that the printer is turned on and has no errors Make sure the cable is connected between the printer and the camera or the optional HP Photosmart M series dock If that does not work turn off the camera and disconnect it from the USB cable Turn the printer off and then on again Re connect the camera and turn it on Printer top cover is open The printer is open Close the top cover of the printer Printer ink cover is open The door to the ink cartridge is open Close the door to the ink cartridge Incorrect or missing print cartridge The printer cartridge is the incorrect model or is missing Install a new printer cartridge turn the printer off then turn it back on Incorrect or missing print head
67. en the HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable the virus protection software you disabled in step 1 Macintosh The full version of the HP Image Zone software is always installed on Macintosh computers 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer 2 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer 3 Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop 4 Double click the installer icon and then follow the on screen instructions to install the software 5 When the HP Image Zone software has finished installing re enable the virus protection software you disabled in step 1 User s Manual on the CD Copies of this User s Manual in different languages are located on the HP Image Zone software CD To view the User s Manual 1 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer 2 On Windows Click View User s Manual on the Main page of the CD installation screen On Macintosh Look in the readme file in the docs folder of the HP Image Zone software CD to locate the User s Manual in your language 19 Getting Started NOTE For an interactive learning experience in English that will guide you through the most used features of your camera and provide basic digital photography tips please install and run the Interactive User s Guide program from your software Camera Parts Refer to the
68. er adapter is used to charge the batteries and the camera is off the Power light on the back of the camera will blink during charging When the dock is used the dock light will blink When the quick recharger is used the light on the quick recharger will be red to indicate charging The following table shows the average time it takes to recharge NiMH batteries that have been fully discharged depending on where the batteries are being charged The table also notes the signal you will see when the batteries have been recharged Where batteries are charged Average charge time Signal when charging has completed In camera with HP AC power adapter connected 12 to15 hours If the camera is off the power light on the camera stops blinking and turns off If the camera is on with the Image Display on the icon appears 151 Managing Batteries If you will not be using your camera immediately after charging the batteries we recommend that you leave the camera in the dock or plugged in to the HP AC power adapter The camera will top off the batteries periodically to ensure that the camera is always ready for use Some things to keep in mind when using NiMH batteries are as follows The first time that you use a set of NiMH batteries be sure that you fully charge them before using them in the camera You may notice that the first several times you use NiMH batteries the battery life seems shorter than what you expe
69. er through a USB hub and your USB hub is not compatible with the camera Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer You are using the optional HP Photosmart M series dock and forgot to press the Save Print button Press the Save Print button on the dock The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position The USB connection failed Reboot the computer Message Possible Cause Solution 136 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Getting Assistance This section contains support information for your digital camera including support website information an explanation of the support process and support phone numbers HP Accessibility Website Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www hp com hpinfo community accessibility prodserv HP Photosmart Website Visit www photosmart hp com or www hp com photosmart for the following information Tips on using your camera more effectively and creatively HP digital camera driver updates and software Register your product Subscribe to newsletters driver and software updates and support alerts Could Not Send To Service The computer is not connected to the Internet Make sure your computer is online Communication Problem Other HP Instant Share software is running with exclusive access to
70. erformance per Battery Type on page 147 The camera batteries will not charge Rechargeable batteries are not inserted Install NiMH batteries Lithium and Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged Batteries are already charged Battery charging will not start if the NiMH batteries were recently charged Try charging them again after they have drained awhile The wrong AC power adapter is being used Use only the HP AC power adapter approved for use with this camera see page 155 Problem Possible Cause Solution 108 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual The camera batteries will not charge continued Battery voltage is too low for charging to start The camera will not attempt to charge NiMH batteries that may be damaged or over discharged Remove the batteries from the camera and charge them in the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger for M series cameras purchased separately then try them in the camera again If this does not work it is likely that one or both of the batteries are defective Purchase new NiMH batteries and try again The batteries are damaged or defective NiMH batteries degrade over time and can fail If the camera detects a problem with the batteries it will not start charging or will stop charging prematurely Purchase new batteries Batteries are not inserted correctly Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly see page 11 Problem Possi
71. eries plus stylish protection for your HP Photosmart M series camera Includes all you need to provide a home away from home for your camera an ultra lightweight portable recharger a camera case and four high capacity rechargeable AA NiMH batteries HP Photosmart 3 3V AC power adapter for HP Photosmart M series cameras C8912B C8912C This is the only power adapter supported for use with M series cameras HP Photosmart SD memory cards For important information about supported types of memory cards see Storage on page 166 HP Photosmart 64MB SD memory card L1872A L1872B HP Photosmart 128MB SD memory card L1873A L1873B HP Photosmart 256MB SD memory card L1874A L1874B HP Photosmart 512MB SD memory card L1875A L1875B HP Photosmart 1GB SD memory card L1876A L1876B 157 Purchasing Camera Accessories HP Photosmart M series camera case Q6214A Stylish tailored to fit protection for your HP Photosmart M series camera Made of durable thin leather like black material that protects without adding bulk Includes a handy pocket for storing an extra memory card HP Photosmart camera black sport case Q6216A Lightweight durable and sporty protection for your HP Photosmart M series camera You can easily fasten your camera to clothing or luggage using the included neck strap belt loop and integrated clip Also includes two pockets for storing extra batteries and memory
72. ess the button 2 A confirmation screen appears in the Image Display If there is room on the memory card for all the images in internal memory the confirmation screen asks if you want to move all the images If only some of the images will fit the confirmation screen tells you how many images it can move and asks if you want to move them If no images can be moved to the memory card the confirmation screen displays CARD FULL During the move a progress bar is shown All of the images that are successfully moved to the memory card are then deleted from the camera s internal memory When the move is complete you return to the Setup Menu 94 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 95 Troubleshooting and Support 7 Troubleshooting and Support This chapter contains information on the following topics Resetting the camera page 96 HP Image Zone software including system requirements and HP Image Zone Express page 96 Using the camera without installing the HP Image Zone software page 99 Possible problems causes and solutions page 105 Error messages on the camera page 120 Error messages on the computer page 134 Getting assistance from HP including web and phone support page 136 NOTE For more information about solutions to problems mentioned here as well as any other issues you might have with your camera or the HP Image Zone software see the HP Customer Support w
73. establishing a connection to the computer The USB cable is not inserted far enough into the camera or computer Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer If that does not fix the problem try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer The camera may have experienced a transient problem Turn the camera off then on again If that does not fix the problem reset the camera see page 96 If the problem persists contact HP Support see page 136 I cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer The HP Image Zone software is not installed on the computer Either install the HP Image Zone software see page 17 or see page 99 The computer is unable to understand the Picture Transfer Protocol PTP standard Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive see page 103 Problem Possible Cause Solution 119 Troubleshooting and Support I receive an error message when transferring images to my computer A power surge or electrostatic discharge may have interrupted the transfer Close the HP Image Zone Transfer software disconnect the camera from the computer or remove it from the camera dock and reset the camera see page 96 Then restart the image transfer process see page 79 I am having a problem installing or using the HP Image Zone software Refer to the HP Customer Support website www hp com sup
74. f NiMH batteries via each of these methods are provided in the section Recharging NiMH Batteries on page 150 Optional HP AC power adapter 3 3 Vdc 2500 mA 8 25 W Optional HP Photosmart M series dock Recharging in camera with the optional HP AC power adapter or optional HP Photosmart M series dock 100 in 15 hours External body dimensions Measurements with camera off and lens retracted not including wrist strap holder 107 mm L by 36 mm W by 53 mm H 4 28 in L by 1 44 in W by 2 12 in H Weight 149 grams 33 pound without battery Temperature range Operational 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity Feature Description 169 Specifications Memory Capacity The following table lists the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in the 16MB of internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings available in the Capture Menu NOTE Not all 16MB of internal memory is available for storing images because some memory is used for internal camera operations Also the actual file sizes and number of still images that can be stored in the internal memory in the camera or on an optional memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image and the length of audio that has been recorded 5MP Best 5 images 2 5MB each 5MP default 8 i
75. f you cannot solve the problem using the above options you can call HP for support Check www hp com support for contact details 138 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Phone Support Phone support is available both during and after the warranty period Call HP while you are in front of your computer and digital camera For faster service please be prepared to provide the following information The digital camera s model number on the front of the camera The digital camera s serial number on the bottom of the camera The computer s operating system and available RAM The version of the HP software on the CD label Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice See the lists on the following pages for the telephone support number for your country HP Customer Support phone numbers and policies may change Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country region www hp com support Within the period of your warranty Africa Asia Pacific Canada Latin America Middle East and United States Telephone support is free for one year from the date of purchase Europe Standard one year warranty NOTE Different warranty regulation might apply per country according to local laws 139 Troubleshooting and Support After the warranty period you have d
76. ges from the camera and then view edit print or e mail them It also allows you to configure the HP Instant Share Menu on the camera NOTE If you do not install the HP Image Zone software you can still use the camera but certain features will be affected For details see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 99 NOTE If you have trouble installing or using the HP Image Zone software see the HP Customer Support website www hp com support for more information Windows To install the HP Image Zone software successfully your computer must have a minimum of 64MB of RAM Windows 2000 XP 98 98 SE or Me and Internet Explorer 5 5 Service Pack 2 or higher Internet Explorer 6 is recommended If your computer meets these requirements the installation process automatically installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone Software or the HP Image Zone Express version HP Image Zone Express lacks some features contained in the full version For details see HP Image Zone Software on page 96 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software running on your computer 2 Insert the HP Image Zone software CD into the CD drive of your computer and follow the on screen instructions If the installation screen does not appear click Start click Run type D Setup exe where D is the letter of your CD drive then click OK 18 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 3 Wh
77. ghting can enhance an image Adaptive Lighting is useful in situations like these Outdoor scenes with a mixture of sun and shade Cloudy days when there is a lot of glare from the sky Indoor scenes that use flash photography to soften or even out the effect of the flash Backlit scenes where the subject is too far away for the regular flash to reach You can use Adaptive Lighting with or without the flash but it is not recommended as a replacement for the flash Unlike the flash Adaptive Lighting does not affect exposure settings so brightened areas may appear noisy or grainy and indoor or night images may be blurry if taken without a flash or a tripod Without Adaptive Lighting With Adaptive Lighting 51 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 1 In the Capture Menu page 46 select Adaptive Lighting 2 In the Adaptive Lighting sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail If the new setting is On the corresponding icon will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips NOTE When Adaptive Lighting is turned on the camera will take longer to store an image in memory since the image requires extra process
78. he button A message will appear in the Image Display asking you to connect the camera to your computer 4 Without turning off the camera connect it to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera Connect the larger end of the cable to your computer and the smaller end to the USB connector on the side of the camera 75 Using HP Instant Share Another way to connect the camera to the computer is with the optional HP Photosmart M series dock simply put the camera in the dock and press the Save Print button on the dock 5 The next step is slightly different on a Windows and Macintosh computer Windows Connecting the camera to the computer activates the HP Instant Share Setup program If some other dialog box appears in addition close that dialog box by clicking Cancel In the HP Instant Share Setup program click Start then simply follow the directions on the screen to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer activates the HP Instant Share Setup Assistant Click Continue then simply follow the directions on the screen to set up destinations on the computer and save them to your camera 76 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Sending Images to Destinations You can send one or more still images to any number of HP Instant Share destinations You cannot send video clips 1 Turn on the camera and then press the HP
79. he camera To access the menus press the button then use the buttons to move to the menu you want To select a menu option use the buttons to highlight it then press the button to display the menu option s sub menu and modify the settings TIP In the Capture and Setup Menus you can modify settings by highlighting the menu option and using the buttons to change the setting To exit a menu you can do one of the following Press the Live View or Playback button Use the buttons to scroll to the menu tabs at the top of the screen You can then select another menu by using the buttons or you can press the button to exit the menus and return to Live View or Playback Use the buttons to scroll to the EXIT menu option and press the button The Capture Menu lets you specify settings for taking a picture such as image quality special lighting and exposure ISO speed color settings and imprinting the date and time on the images For information about using this menu see Using the Capture Menu on page 46 27 Getting Started The Playback Menu lets you remove red eye from images taken with a flash rotate images add audio and delete images from the internal memory or optional memory card For information about using this menu see Using the Playback Menu on page 65 The HP Instant Share Menu lets you select images to be sent to printers e mail addresses and other online se
80. hen use the buttons on the camera to change the setting 6 When the settings are correct press the button on the camera to begin printing After connecting the camera to the printer you can print selected images see page 76 NOTE Video clips cannot be printed directly from the camera If your printer has a memory card slot and can print video clips you can insert the memory card directly in the printer s memory card slot and print the video clip See your printer s manual for more information 83 Transferring and Printing Images NOTE If you connect the camera to a non HP printer and encounter problems with printing contact your printer manufacturer HP does not provide customer support for non HP printers TIP In addition to the method described in this section you can print images directly from the camera using one of the following methods If you have an optional memory card that has images stored on it that you want to print and your printer has a memory card slot remove the optional memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer s memory card slot See your printer s manual for specific instructions If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can connect the camera to the printer using the dock See the dock User s Manual for instructions 84 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 85 Using the Setup Menu 6 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to a
81. ideo icon Video clips play automatically after the first frame of the video clip has displayed for 2 seconds 3 To turn off the Image Display after reviewing your images and video clips press the Playback button again NOTE To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can review the audio by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock To do this see the dock User s Manual for instructions During Playback the Image Display indicates information about each image or video clip The following table describes this information 1 3 5 4 6 7 2 61 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Icon Description 1 Displays when battery reaches low power state see Power Indicators on page 149 2 Displays only when an optional memory card is installed in the camera 3 Displays for the first few seconds when you enter Playback to indicate that you can scroll through the images or video clips using the buttons 4 3 Indicates this image has been selected to be sent to 3 destinations using HP Instant Share see Using HP Instant Share on page 71 5 2 Indicates this image has been selected for printing 2 copies using HP Instant Share see Using HP Instant Share on page 71 6 18 of 43 Shows the number of this image or video clip out of the total number of image
82. ifferent options depending on the region where you reside United States Canada and Asia Pacific Call HP Customer Support however there will be a per incident fee Europe Return the product to your dealer OR call HP Customer Support however there will be a per incident fee Latin America Call HP Customer Support after October 31 2005 a fee will be charged 140 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Phone Support Numbers If your country region does not appear in the following lists please refer to www hp com support for support information including the current phone support number for your country region India Indonesia 021 3881 4518 2802 4098 New Zealand Malaysia Philippines Singapore 1588 3003 0800 441 147 1800 805 405 2 867 3551 6 272 5300 84 88234530 02 8722 8000 62 21 350 3408 66 2 353 9000 1 600 44 7737 800 810 3888 3003 Vi t Nam 0570 000511 03 3335 9800 Australia Australia out of warranty 1300 721 147 1902 910 910 141 Troubleshooting and Support Brasil Brasil Sao Paulo Canada Chile Colombia Bogota Costa Rica Ecuador Andinatel Ecuador Pacifitel Guatemala Mexico Mexico City Per Puerto Rico United States Venezuela Caracas Mexico 1 877 232 0589 1 800 474 6836 Argentina Buenos Aires Argentina 54 11 4708 1600 0 800 555 5000 571 606 9191 01 8000 51 4746 8368 1
83. information about how to copy files visit Mac help Configuring the Camera as a Disk Drive This method sets up your camera to function as a disk drive when it is connected to your computer so you can transfer images without using the HP Image Zone software NOTE You may be unable to use this method with Windows 98 computers 1 Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive you only need to do this step once a Turn on the camera then press the button to display the Capture Menu b Use the button to navigate to the Setup Menu c Use the button to highlight the USB menu option and then press the button d Use the button to select Disk Drive and then press the button 104 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual e Use the button to highlight EXIT and then press the button 2 When you have set your camera to Disk Drive connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable 3 At this point the process for transferring images is the same as described in the section Using a Memory Card Reader on page 100 On Windows computers the camera will appear as a removable disk in the Windows Explorer screen On Macintosh computers either the Image Capture or iPhoto application will launch automatically 4 When you have finished transferring images from the camera to the computer simply disconnect the camera from the computer If your computer is running Windows 2000 or XP you may get an Unsafe Removal
84. ing before storing it Setting Description Off The camera will process the image as normal This is the default setting On The camera will gently brighten the dark regions of the image without changing brightly lit areas 52 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Color This setting allows you to control the color in which your images will be captured For example when you set Color to Sepia your images will be captured in brown colors to make them look aged or old fashioned NOTE After you have taken a picture using either the Black amp White or Sepia setting the image cannot be adjusted back to Full Color later 1 In the Capture Menu page 46 select Color 2 In the Color sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The Color setting resets to the default Full Color setting when you turn the camera off Date amp Time Imprint This setting imprints either the date or the date and time of when the image was captured in the lower left hand corner of the image After you select either of the Date amp Time Imprint settings the date or date and time will be imprinted on all subsequent still images that ar
85. inking before removing the memory card from the camera With the camera turned off remove the memory card and check to see if the locking tab on the edge of the card is fully in the unlocked position Message Possible Cause Solution 128 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Cannot display image lt filename gt The image was taken with another camera or the image file was corrupted when the camera was shut down improperly The image may still be okay Transfer the image to your computer see page 79 and try opening it with the HP Image Zone software Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on No devices are connected to camera dock The camera may not be properly seated in the dock or the cables may not be firmly connected Make sure the camera is properly inserted into dock and check the USB cable connectors at both the dock and printer computer or television No printable images in memory or No printable images on card The camera you connected to the printer has no still images Video clips cannot be printed directly from the camera Disconnect the camera from the printer then take still images before reconnecting the camera to the printer Message Possible Cause Solution 129 Troubleshooting and Support Cannot print video clips You have selected Print 1 copy or Print 2 copies in the HP Instant Share Menu and have scroll
86. ins camera features you can use to ensure great results while enjoying the photographic experience Some of these features are HP adaptive lighting technology Automatically bring out details lost in shadows See page 50 In camera red eye removal Identify and remove red eyes from the subjects in still images that were taken with a flash See page 68 7 shooting modes Choose a preset shooting mode for best exposure for common picture scenes See page 42 HP Instant Share Easily select still images in your camera to be sent automatically to a variety of destinations such as e mail addresses online albums and more the next time your camera is connected to a computer Your recipients can then view your images without the burden of large file attachments See page 71 Direct print Print directly from your camera to any PictBridge certified printer without having to connect to your computer See page 81 On camera Help Use on screen instructions for help on using camera features when you don t have the manual with you 10 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual To further enhance your experience you can purchase an HP Photosmart M series dock The camera dock allows you to easily transfer images to a computer send images to a printer view images on a television and recharge batteries in your camera The dock also provides a convenient home for your camera Setup To locate a part on your c
87. ions If the camera is warm after using it for a long time consider turning off the Image Display to minimize heating As with all electronic devices avoid leaving the camera in very hot locations such as the dashboard of a car in the sun The ISO Speed setting was too high Use a lower ISO Speed setting see page 56 The Image Quality setting was too low Use the highest image quality setting 5MP Best which has the lowest image compression see page 55 Problem Possible Cause Solution 116 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual My image is grainy continued There was not enough light Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve Add indirect lighting Use the flash see page 40 Some menu options are grayed out in the Playback Menu The menu option is not available for the image This is normal behavior For example if a video clip is selected you cannot rotate it Or if a still image taken without a flash is selected you cannot remove red eye The image was taken with another camera and cannot be edited on this camera Transfer the images from the camera to your computer see page 79 then view or modify them using the HP Image Zone software Images are missing on my camera You installed a memory card after taking one or more images Move the images from the internal memory to the memory card see page 93 The wrong date and or time
88. it 12 bits by 3 colors Lens Focal length Wide 6 0 mm Telephoto 18 0 mm 35 mm equivalent approximately 36 mm to 108 mm F Number Wide f 2 91 to f 4 86 Telephoto f 4 86 to f 8 0 Lens threads None Viewfinder Optical real image zoom type viewfinder 3x magnification without diopter adjust Zoom Optical Zoom 3x Digital Zoom 6x Focus TTL auto focus Focus ranges Normal default 500 mm 20 in to infinity Macro 100 mm to 800 mm 4 in to 32 in 164 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Shutter speed 1 2000 to 2 seconds Tripod mount Yes Built in flash Yes 8 second typical recharge time Flash working range Zoom Position Wide Maximum Auto ISO 3 8 meters 12 5 feet Zoom Position Telephoto Maximum Auto ISO 2 2 meters 7 2 feet External flash No Flash settings Auto Auto with Red Eye Flash Off Flash On Night Image Display 1 5 inch color active matrix TFT LTPS with backlight 130 338 pixels 557 by 234 Image capture options Still default Self Timer still picture or video clip taken after 10 second delay Self Timer 2 shots still picture taken after 10 second delay then a second picture taken about 3 seconds later Single video taken after 10 second delay Video 30 frames per second includes audio until the camera runs out of memory Audio capture Still pictures m
89. itch turns on solid green The HP logo also displays on the Image Display as the camera powers up 4 Choose the Language The first time you turn the camera on you are prompted to choose a language 1 Scroll to the language that you want by using the buttons on the Controller 2 Press the button to select the highlighted language TIP If you need to change the language later you can do this with the Language setting in the Setup menu See Language on page 92 13 Getting Started 5 Set the Region After choosing a language you are prompted to choose the continent where you live The Language and Region settings determine the defaults for the date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television see TV Configuration on page 91 1 Scroll to the region that you want by using the buttons on the Controller 2 Press the button to select the highlighted region 6 Set the Date and Time The camera has a clock that records the date and time at which you take each picture This information is recorded in the image properties which you can see when viewing the image on your computer You can also choose to have the date and time imprinted on the image see Date amp Time Imprint on page 52 1 The first item highlighted is the date and time format If you want to change the format use the buttons If the date and time format is correct press the
90. ked With the camera turned off remove the memory card from the camera and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position MEMORY FULL or CARD FULL There is insufficient room to save more images in internal memory or on the optional memory card that is installed Transfer images from the camera to your computer see page 79 then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see page 67 Or replace the card with a new one Message Possible Cause Solution 123 Troubleshooting and Support Memory too full to record audio or Card too full to record audio There is insufficient room to record more than 3 seconds of audio Transfer images video clips and or audio files from the camera to your computer see page 79 then delete all files in internal memory or on the memory card see page 67 Or replace the card with a new one Memory full Camera cannot save Share selections or Card full Camera cannot save Share selections Internal memory or the optional memory card is full preventing HP Instant Share destinations from being saved to the camera or preventing images from being marked for HP Instant Share Transfer images from the camera to your computer see page 79 then delete all images in internal memory or on the memory card see page 67 Then set up the HP Instant Share destinations again see page 74 Insufficient space on card to
91. last deleted image See Delete on page 67 2 Remove Red Eyes Corrects the red effect which appears in the eyes of human subjects in still images taken with a flash See Remove Red Eyes on page 68 3 Rotate Rotates the currently displayed still image 90 degrees in the selected direction See Rotate on page 69 4 Record Audio Records an audio clip to attach to this still image See Record Audio on page 69 5 EXIT Exits the Playback Menu 1 2 3 4 5 67 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Delete In the Playback Menu page 65 when you select Delete the Delete sub menu displays Use the buttons to highlight an option then press the button to select it The Delete sub menu provides the following options Cancel Returns you to the Playback Menu without deleting the currently displayed image or video clip This Image Deletes the currently displayed image or video clip All Images in Memory on Card Deletes all of the images and video clips either in internal memory or on an optional memory card that is installed in the camera Format Memory Card Deletes all of the images video clips and files in internal memory or on an optional memory card and then formats the internal memory or memory card To help prevent corrupted cards and images use Format Card to format optional memory cards before you use them for the first time Also use Format Card when you want to delete
92. lighting Use the flash see page 40 Increase the EV Compensation see page 54 Use Adaptive Lighting see page 50 The flash was on but the subject was too far away Make sure your subject is within the flash working range see page 164 If not try using the Flash Off setting see page 40 which will require a longer exposure use a tripod A light is behind the subject Use the Flash On setting see page 40 to brighten the subject This is called fill flash Increase the EV Compensation see page 54 Use Adaptive Lighting see page 50 Your finger blocked the flash Be sure to move your fingers away from the flash when you take a picture Problem Possible Cause Solution 115 Troubleshooting and Support My image is too dark continued The scene had many light colored objects such as a white object against a light background Increase the EV Compensation see page 54 You used EV Compensation when you should not have Set EV Compensation to 0 0 see page 54 My image is grainy The camera was too warm when the picture was taken The camera may have been on for a long time or had been stored in a hot location This effect which can happen on all digital cameras is probably not noticeable in most images The effect will diminish as the camera cools For best image quality avoid storing the camera in very hot locat
93. lt Auto setting when you turn the camera off ISO Speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light When ISO Speed is set to the default Auto setting the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene Lower ISO speeds will capture the best quality images with the least amount of grain or noise but result in slower shutter speeds If taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at ISO 100 you may want to use a tripod In contrast higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds and can be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash or when taking pictures of fast moving objects Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain or noise Tungsten The camera balances color based on incandescent or halogen lighting typically found in homes Fluorescent The camera balances color based on fluorescent lighting Setting Description 57 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 1 In the Capture Menu page 46 select ISO Speed 2 In the ISO Speed sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting as shown in the ISO Speed sub menu will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The ISO Speed setting resets to the defaul
94. mages 1 6MB each 3MP 11 images 1 1MB each 1MP 22 images 550KB each VGA 92 images 140KB each 170 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 171 Index A AC power adapter connector on camera 25 purchasing 156 accessories for camera 155 Action mode setting 43 Adaptive Lighting setting 50 AF viewfinder light 23 arrow buttons on Controller 21 audio clips record 32 69 automatic exposure override 42 B batteries door on camera 21 extend life of 144 indicators 149 install 11 performance 147 quick recharge kit 156 recharging NiMH 150 shots per type 148 top points about use 143 Beach amp Snow mode setting 43 blinking lights on camera 20 21 23 24 brackets in Live View screen 35 brightening an image 54 buttons on camera 19 buying camera accessories 155 C camera accessories 155 caring for 159 cleaning the body 161 cleaning the image display 161 cleaning the lens 161 general care 159 general cleaning 160 menus 26 reset 96 specifications 163 states 25 camera care cleaning the body 161 cleaning the image display 161 cleaning the lens 161 Index 172 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual general 159 general cleaning 160 camera dock connector on camera 25 description 10 purchasing 155 camera parts back and right side of camera 20 front left side and bottom of camera 24 top of camera 19 Camera Sounds setting 87 capacity of internal
95. ml Printed in China For future reference please enter the following information Model Number on the front of the camera Serial Number 10 digit number on the bottom of the camera Date the camera was purchased 5 Contents 1 Getting Started 9 Setup 10 1 Attach the Wrist Strap 10 2 Install the Batteries 11 3 Turn on the Camera 12 4 Choose the Language 12 5 Set the Region 13 6 Set the Date and Time 13 7 Install and Format a Memory Card Optional 15 8 Install the Software 17 Windows 17 Macintosh 18 User s Manual on the CD 18 Camera Parts 19 Top of the Camera 19 Back and Right Side of the Camera 20 Front Left Side and Bottom of the Camera 24 Camera States 25 Camera Menus 26 Camera Status Screen
96. n pockets for batteries and memory cards See Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 155 Always keep your camera equipment with you as carry on when you travel Never check it with the suitcases since rough handling and extreme weather can damage it 160 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Never open your camera s casing or attempt to repair the camera yourself Touching the inside of a digital camera can result in electrical shock Contact an authorized HP Service Center for repairs NOTE For information about handling batteries safely see Appendix A Managing Batteries starting on page143 Cleaning the Camera TIP If your camera needs cleaning beyond what is described in this section take the camera to a camera store that specializes in cleaning digital cameras Cleaning your camera not only keeps it looking its best it also improves the quality of your photos It is especially important to clean the lens regularly because dust particles and fingerprints can mar the quality of photos you take To clean your camera you will need lens cleaning tissue and a soft dry lint free cloth commonly available at photo specialty stores You can also purchase these items in a camera cleaning kit You will also need a cotton swab NOTE You should purchase lens cleaning tissue that has not been chemically treated Some chemically treated lens tissue can cause scratching of the lens and Image Display 161 Caring for
97. ng exposure Use the flash If using flash is not possible then use a tripod to keep the camera steady during the long exposure time The camera is using a flash setting with red eye reduction It will take longer to take a picture with red eye reduction The shutter is delayed because of the additional flashes In turn make sure your subjects wait for the additional flashes The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button You did not press the Shutter button hard enough Press the Shutter button all the way down The internal memory or the optional memory card that is installed is full Transfer images from the camera to your computer then format the internal memory or the memory card see pages 15 and 67 Or replace the card with a new one The optional memory card that is installed is locked With the camera turned off remove the memory card and switch the locking tab on the card to the unlocked position Problem Possible Cause Solution 111 Troubleshooting and Support The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button continued The flash is recharging Wait until the flash has recharged before taking another picture The camera is set to the Macro shooting mode and cannot take a picture until it finds focus Re focus the camera try using Focus Lock see page 37 Make sure the subject of the picture
98. nternal memory or an optional memory card that is installed Off Camera is not writing to memory 6 Battery Memory card door page 11 Allows access to insert and remove the batteries and an optional memory card 7 button pages 46 65 Allows you to display the Capture and Playback menus select menu options and confirm certain actions on the Image Display 8 Controller with and buttons Allows you to scroll through menus and images on the Image Display Name Description 22 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 9 Image Display page 34 Allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View and review them afterward in Playback and to view all the menus 10 HP Instant Share Print button page 71 Turns the HP Instant Share Menu on and off on the Image Display 11 Timer button page 44 Allows you to select between the Normal Self Timer and Self Timer 2 Shots settings 12 MODE button page 42 Allows you to select between different shooting modes for taking still pictures 13 Flash button page 40 Allows you to select between the different flash settings 14 Viewfinder page 31 Allows you to frame the subject of your pictures or video clips Name Description 23 Getting Started 15 Viewfinder lights Solid red Video is recording AF solid green When you press the Shutter button halfway down this light turns on solid when the camera is
99. ntosh Computer Using a Memory Card Reader 1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader or the memory card slot in your computer or printer 2 Depending on your computer configuration and or the version of the Mac OS you are running an application called either Image Capture or iPhoto will launch automatically and guide you through the process of transferring images from your camera to your computer If the Image Capture application is launched click on either the Download Some or Download All button to transfer the images to your computer By default the images will be put in the Pictures or Movies folder depending on which kind of file they are 103 Troubleshooting and Support If the iPhoto application is launched click on the Import button to transfer the images to your computer The images will be stored in the iPhoto application so to access the images later simply run iPhoto If no application launches automatically or if you want to copy the images manually look on the desktop for a disk drive icon which represents the memory card then copy the images from there to your local hard drive For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help the help system included with your computer NOTE On Macintosh computers if either Image Capture or iPhoto does not launch automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with the label HP_M415 For more
100. odifying the image again If the same message displays transfer the image to your computer see page 79 and modify it using the HP Image Zone software Message Possible Cause Solution 125 Troubleshooting and Support CARD IS UNREADABLE The camera is having trouble reading the optional memory card that is installed The card may be corrupted or an unsupported type Try turning the camera off and then back on Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 166 If the memory card is the proper type try reformatting the card using the Format option in the Delete sub menu of the Playback Menu see page 67 If it will not format it is probably corrupted Replace the memory card PROCESSING The camera is processing data such as saving the last picture you took Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing before taking another picture or pressing another button CHARGING FLASH The camera is recharging the flash It takes longer to charge the flash when the battery is low If you see this message a lot you may need to replace or recharge the battery Message Possible Cause Solution 126 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual FOCUS TOO FAR The focus distance is beyond where the camera can focus in the Macro shooting mode Select a shooting mode other than Macro see page 42 Move closer to the subject
101. on 23 using 34 Live View at Power On setting 88 low battery indicator 149 175 Index M Macintosh computer install software 18 Macro mode setting 42 Magnify control on Zoom lever 21 using 64 magnifying images 64 memory card door on camera 21 format 15 67 install 15 pictures remaining 28 35 62 supported types and sizes 166 Memory light description 21 memory internal format 67 image capacity 169 pictures remaining 28 35 62 Menu OK button description 21 menus Capture 46 HP Instant Share 72 overview 26 Playback 65 Setup 85 messages on camera 120 on computer 134 microphone description 24 MODE button 22 Move Images to Card 93 N NiMH batteries recharging 150 safety precautions 145 number of images stored in internal memory 169 pictures remaining 28 35 62 O ON OFF switch description 20 on camera demo viewing 29 on camera Help for Capture Menu options 47 Help Menu 28 online destinations setting 74 optical zoom 38 over exposing an image 54 override automatic exposure 42 176 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual P parts of camera back and right side of camera 20 front left side and bottom of camera 24 top of camera 19 Playback 59 button description 23 Playback Menu 65 Portrait mode setting 43 power indicators 149 light 20 specifications 168 power adapter HP AC 25 connector on camera 25
102. onnect the camera to your computer with the USB cable Using a Memory Card Reader If you are using a memory card in your camera you can simply remove it from the camera and put it into a memory card reader purchased separately The memory card reader acts just like a floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive In addition some computers and HP Photosmart printers have memory card slots built into them and you can use these memory card slots as you would use a regular memory card reader to save images to the computer 101 Troubleshooting and Support Transferring Images to a Windows Computer Using a Memory Card Reader 1 Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it into the memory card reader or the memory card slot in your computer or printer 2 Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop then select Explore from the menu 3 A screen appears that shows a list of disk drives under My Computer The memory card shows up as a removable disk drive Click on the sign just to the left of the removable disk 4 Two directories folders appear under the removable disk Click on the sign next to the folder called DCIM and a subdirectory should appear When you click on the subdirectory under DCIM the list of your images should appear on the right side of the Explorer screen 5 Select all the images in the Edit pull down menu click on Select All then copy them in the Edit menu click on Copy 6 Click
103. pages in parentheses after the part names in the following tables for more information about those parts Top of the Camera Name Description 1 Shutter button pages 31 33 Focuses and takes a picture Records audio clips 2 Video button page 33 Starts and stops recording a video clip 1 2 20 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Back and Right Side of the Camera Name Description 1 Power light Solid Camera is on Blinking rapidly Camera is shutting down due to lack of battery power Blinking slowly Camera is charging the batteries using the optional HP AC power adapter Off Camera is off 2 switch page 12 Turns the camera power on and off 10 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 1 13 12 14 15 16 17 5 21 Getting Started 3 Zoom lever page 38 Zoom Out While taking still pictures zooms out the lens to the wide angle position Thumbnails While in Playback allows you to view still images and the first frames of video clips arranged in a matrix of nine thumbnail images per screen Zoom In While taking still pictures zooms in the lens to the telephoto position Magnify While in Playback allows you to magnify a still image 4 Wrist strap mount page 10 Allows you to attach a wrist strap to the camera 5 Memory light Blinking rapidly Camera is writing to either the i
104. port Problem Possible Cause Solution 120 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Error Messages on the Camera Message Possible Cause Solution BATTERIES DEPLETED Battery power is too low to continue operation Replace or recharge the batteries or use an optional HP AC power adapter Batteries are non rechargeable The batteries are not rechargeable Verify that there are rechargeable batteries in the camera then retry charging the batteries a couple of times If that fails purchase new batteries and try again Batteries cannot be charged Either an error occurred during charging an AC power disruption occurred during charging the wrong AC power adapter is being used batteries are over discharged batteries are defective or no batteries are installed in the camera Retry charging the batteries a couple of times If that fails try charging the batteries in an external charger If the batteries still will not charge purchase new batteries and try again 121 Troubleshooting and Support BATTERIES LOW Alkaline or Lithium batteries are installed and they are now low Purchase new batteries and try again For best battery life use Lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries UNSUPPORTED CARD The optional memory card that is installed in the memory slot is not a supported memory card Ensure that the memory card is the proper type for your camera see page 166 CARD IS
105. r button 22 total images summary screen 62 transfer images to computer 79 tripod mount description 25 troubleshoot problems 95 TV television Configuration setting 91 U under exposing an image 54 USB configuration setting 90 connector on camera 25 178 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual V Video button description 19 video clips recording 33 Video viewfinder light 23 viewfinder description 22 lights 23 using 35 W websites for HP 136 White Balance setting 55 Windows computer install software 17 system requirements for software 97 wrist strap attaching to camera 10 Z zoom digital 38 optical 38 specifications 163 Zoom lever description 21 Zoom Out and Zoom In controls 21
106. ra turn on solid red 3 To stop recording video press and release the Video button again otherwise the video will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory After recording has stopped the last frame of the video clip appears for several seconds on the Image Display This is called Instant Review You can delete the video clip during Instant Review by pressing the button then selecting This Image in the Delete sub menu TIP A video clip includes audio To hear the audio portion of your video clips transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can also review the audio portion of your video clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock To do this see the dock User s Manual for instructions 34 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Using Live View The Image Display allows you to frame pictures and video clips using Live View To activate Live View from the menus or when the Image Display is off press the Live View button To turn off Live View press the Live View button again TIP Using Live View increases the rate of battery drain To conserve battery power use the viewfinder instead The following table describes the information that is displayed in the Live View screen of the Image Display when the camera settings are at their default values and an optional memory card is installed in the camera If you chang
107. rvices For information about using this menu see Using the HP Instant Share Menu on page 72 NOTE To use the HP Instant Share Menu to send images to destinations other than printers such as e mail addresses or online services you must first set up the menu See Setting Up Online Destinations in the Camera on page 74 The Setup Menu lets you modify configuration settings such as display brightness date and time language and TV configuration among others It also allows you to move images from the internal memory to an optional memory card For information about using this menu see Chapter 6 Using the Setup Menu starting on page 85 28 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual The Help Menu provides helpful information and tips on topics such as battery life camera buttons recording audio reviewing images you have taken and other useful topics Use this menu when you do not have your User s Manual with you Camera Status Screen A status screen appears for a few seconds in the Image Display any time you press the Flash MODE or Timer buttons either when you are in Playback or when a menu is displayed The top of the screen shows the name of the current setting selected Beneath that icons for the current flash shooting mode and timer settings are shown with the icon for the button that was just pressed highlighted The bottom of the screen shows whether a memory card is installed indicated by
108. rward images and more This makes it easy for people who use different e mail programs to be able to see your images without the difficulty of dealing with e mail attachments Images that were selected to be sent to Print destinations will be printed automatically from the computer NOTE If you connect the camera directly to a printer as explained in Printing Images Directly from the Camera on page 81 any images that were selected for printing will print automatically 78 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 79 Transferring and Printing Images 5 Transferring and Printing Images Transferring Images to a Computer TIP You can also perform this task using either a memory card reader see Using a Memory Card Reader on page 100 or the optional HP Photosmart M series dock see the dock User s Manual 1 Confirm the following Either the HP Image Zone software or HP Image Zone Express is installed on your computer see Install the Software on page 17 To transfer images to a computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it see Using Your Camera without Installing the HP Image Zone Software on page 99 If images on the camera are selected for printing or selected for HP Instant Share destinations make sure the computer is connected to a printer and or the Internet 80 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 2 Your camera came with a special USB cable for connecting the camera to a
109. s see Record Audio on page 69 To record audio while taking a picture 1 After you have pressed the Shutter button to take a picture continue holding it down to record the audio clip A microphone icon and audio counter appear on the Image Display during recording 2 To stop recording audio release the Shutter button otherwise the audio will continue recording until the camera runs out of memory The camera will discard any audio clip that is less than 2 seconds long To delete or record a new audio clip use the Record Audio option in the Playback menu See Record Audio on page 69 To hear audio clips that have been attached to your still images transfer them to your computer and use the HP Image Zone software If you have an optional HP Photosmart M series dock you can also review the audio clips by connecting the camera to a TV via the camera dock To do this see the dock User s Manual for instructions 33 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips NOTE Zoom is not available while recording video clips 1 Frame the subject for your video in the viewfinder 2 To start recording video press and release the Video button on the top of the camera If Live View is on a video icon REC a video counter and a message instructing how to end the video appear on the Image Display The viewfinder light on the back of the camera and the Self Timer Video light on the front of the came
110. s a blinking Macro icon an error message and the focus brackets turn red Both viewfinder lights will also blink In these cases the camera will not take the picture If the subject for the picture is not within the Macro range 10 to 80 cm or 4 to 32 in either move farther away from or closer to the subject or set the camera to a shooting mode other than Macro see Using the Shooting Modes on page 42 37 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips If there is not enough contrast or light in the focus region try using Focus Lock see the next section Using Focus Lock or simply turn on more light if that is possible Using Focus Lock Focus Lock allows you to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture or to capture action shots more quickly by pre focusing in the area where the action will occur You can also use Focus Lock to help achieve focus in low light or low contrast situations 1 Frame the subject for your picture within the focus brackets 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure 3 Continue to hold the Shutter button halfway down while you re frame or adjust your subject for proper positioning 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture 38 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Using Zoom The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture the more small movements of the camera are magnified This is called camera
111. s and video clips that are stored in memory 7 0 29 or Shows the recorded length of this audio or video clip Indicates this image has an audio clip attached Indicates this is a video clip 62 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Total Images Summary Screen When you press the button while viewing the last image the Total Images Summary screen appears showing the number of pictures taken and the number of pictures remaining Counters indicating the total number of images selected for HP Instant Share and for printing are shown in the upper left hand corner of the screen In addition icons are shown in the upper right hand corner of the screen for an optional memory card if installed indicated by the icon and the power indicator such as the low battery level indicator see Power Indicators on page 149 63 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Viewing Thumbnails Thumbnail view allows you to view the still images you have taken and the first frames of the video clips you have recorded arranged in a matrix of nine thumbnail images and video clip frames per screen 1 While in Playback page 59 press Thumbnails same as Zoom Out on the Zoom lever A Thumbnail view of up to nine images and video clip frames appears on the Image Display A yellow border surrounds the current image or video clip frame 2 Use the buttons to scroll horizontally to the previous or next thumbnail
112. s you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera docked or connected to an optional HP AC power adapter When inserting the batteries in the camera always be sure to orient the batteries as directed by the markings in the battery compartment If the batteries are inserted improperly the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate 144 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Never use batteries of different chemistries for example a Lithium and NiMH battery brands or ages This can cause erratic camera behavior as well as battery leakage Always use two identical batteries of the same chemistry brand and age The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops For best performance in cold environments use Energizer Lithium AA batteries NiMH batteries may also provide acceptable low temperature performance To improve the performance of all battery types keep the camera and or batteries stored in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment Extending Battery Life Here are some tips for extending battery life Turn off the Image Display and use the viewfinder instead when framing pictures and video Leave the Image Display off whenever possible Change the Live View at Power On setting in the Setup Menu to Live View Off so that your camera does not power on in Live View see Live View at Power On on page 88 Change the Display Brightness se
113. shake So especially at full telephoto zoom 3x you must hold the camera steady in order to take a picture that is not blurry If an icon of a shaking hand appears in the Live View screen you should hold the camera steadier such as closer to your body or against a steady object or set the camera on a tripod or stable surface otherwise the picture will likely be blurry Using Optical Zoom Optical zoom works like the zoom on a traditional film camera where physical lens elements move inside the camera to make the subject of your picture appear closer Press Zoom Out and Zoom In on the Zoom lever to move the lens between wide angle 1x and telephoto 3x positions NOTE Optical zoom is not available while recording video clips Using Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses no moving lens parts The camera essentially crops the image to give an appearance of the subject of the picture being an additional 1 05x to 6x larger 1 Press Zoom In on the Zoom lever to optically zoom in to the maximum level then release the button 39 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips 2 Press Zoom In again and continue to press it until you reach the desired size in the Image Display A yellow frame surrounds the area of the image that will be captured and the image enlarges in the yellow frame The resolution number on the right side of the screen also becomes smaller as you digitally zoom For example 4
114. t Auto setting when you turn the camera off NOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips or when the shooting mode is set to Action Portrait Landscape or Fast Shot 58 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual 59 Reviewing Images and Video Clips 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips You can use Playback to review the images and video clips stored in your camera When reviewing images in Playback you can use the Zoom lever to view thumbnails of images or to magnify images so you can take a closer look at them on the camera See Viewing Thumbnails on page 63 and Magnifying Images on page 64 In addition the Playback Menu allows you to delete images or video clips record audio to attach to still images remove red eyes and rotate images See Using the Playback Menu on page 65 Using Playback 1 There are two ways to activate Playback With the camera turned on press the Playback button With the camera turned off hold down the Playback button while also sliding the switch to turn the camera on This allows you to activate Playback without the camera lens extending The most recently taken or reviewed image or video clip appears on the Image Display 2 Use the buttons to scroll through your images and video clips Press and hold either of the buttons to scroll faster 60 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual You only see the first frame of each video clip which is indicated by the v
115. tting in the Setup Menu to Low so that the Image Display consumes less power when in Live View see Display Brightness on page 86 Minimize the use of flash by setting your camera to Auto Flash instead of Flash On see Setting the Flash on page 40 Use zoom only when necessary to minimize moving the lens see Using Zoom on page 38 145 Managing Batteries Minimize unnecessary power cycling If you expect to average more than two pictures every five minutes leave the camera on with the Image Display off rather than turning off the camera after each shot This minimizes the number of times the lens must extend and retract Use the optional HP AC power adapter or HP Photosmart M series dock when the camera will be on for extended periods of time such as when you transfer images to your computer or when printing Safety Precautions for Using Batteries Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera the optional HP Photosmart M series dock or the optional HP Photosmart Quick Recharger Do not place a battery in fire or heat the battery Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of a battery to each other with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store a battery together with coins necklaces hairpins or other metal objects Placing a battery in contact with coins is especially dangerous to you To avoid injury do not drop a battery into a
116. tungsten light is more yellow Scenes dominated by a single color may require an adjustment of the white balance setting to help the camera reproduce colors more accurately and ensure that whites appear white in the final image You can also adjust the white balance to produce creative effects For example using the Sun setting can produce a warmer look to the image 1 In the Capture Menu page 46 select White Balance 2 In the White Balance sub menu use the buttons to highlight a setting The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu The following table explains the settings in more detail Setting Description Auto The camera automatically identifies and corrects for scene illuminance This is the default setting Sun The camera balances color assuming the subject is outdoors under sunny or bright cloudy conditions Shade The camera balances color assuming the subject is outdoors in shade in dark cloudy conditions or at dusk 56 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual If the setting is anything other than the default Auto setting the icon for the setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The White Balance setting resets to the defau
117. tup Menu page 85 select USB 2 In the USB Configuration sub menu highlight one of these two choices Digital Camera Causes the computer to recognize the camera as a digital camera using the Picture Transfer Protocol PTP standard This is the default setting on the camera Disk Drive Causes the computer to recognize the camera as a disk drive using the Mass Storage Device Class MSDC standard Use this setting to transfer images to a computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it see Transferring Images to a Computer without HP Image Zone Software on page 100 You may be unable to use this setting with a Windows 98 computer that does not have the HP Image Zone software installed on it 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Setup Menu The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off 91 Using the Setup Menu TV Configuration This setting allows you to set the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television TV that is connected to the camera with an optional HP Photosmart M series camera dock The default TV Configuration setting depends on the language and region that you selected when you turned on the camera for the first time 1 In the Setup Menu page 85 select TV Configuration 2 In the TV Configuration sub menu highlight one of these two choices NTSC This
118. tware 98 HP Image Zone software description 96 installing 17 not using 99 Windows requirements 97 HP Instant Share description 71 HP Instant Share Print button 22 sending images 76 using the HP Instant Share Menu 72 HP Instant Share Menu description 73 sending images 76 setting up destinations 74 using 72 HP websites 136 174 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual I Image Display description 22 Live View at Power On setting 88 Live View button 23 status screen 28 using 34 Image Quality setting 47 images Adaptive Lighting 50 brightening 54 Color setting 52 darkening 54 Date amp Time Imprint 52 Image Quality setting 47 ISO Speed setting 56 magnifying 64 number remaining 28 35 62 number saved in internal memory 169 record audio clips 32 Rotate 69 shooting modes 42 thumbnails view 63 too dark light 54 transferring from camera to computer 79 White Balance setting 55 images per battery type 148 indicators power 149 install batteries 11 memory card 15 software 17 18 wrist strap 10 internal memory format 67 image capacity of 169 pictures remaining 28 35 62 ISO Speed setting 56 L Landscape mode setting 43 Language change setting 92 choose at first startup 12 LEDs lights on camera AF viewfinder light 23 Memory light 21 Power light 20 Self Timer Video light 24 Video viewfinder light 23 life of battery conserving 144 Live View butt
119. tware on page 17 automatically installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software the HP Image Zone Express version or no HP Image Zone software This depends on your computer s system configuration as explained in the next section HP Image Zone Express lacks some features contained in the full version of HP Image Zone See HP Image Zone Express Windows Only on page 98 System Requirements Windows Only NOTE The system requirements in this section apply only to computers using the Windows operating system Depending on your computer s system configuration the installation process automatically installs either the full version of the HP Image Zone software the HP Image Zone Express version or no HP Image Zone software If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and 128MB of RAM or more the installation process installs the full version of the HP Image Zone software If your computer has Windows 2000 or XP and between 64MB and 128MB of RAM the installation process installs the HP Image Zone Express software See HP Image Zone Express Windows Only on page 98 If your computer has Windows 98 98 SE or ME and at least 64MB of RAM the installation process installs the HP Image Zone Express software 98 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual If your computer has less than 64MB of RAM you cannot install the HP Image Zone software You can still use your camera but you will not be able to use the H
120. utomatic exposure setting that the camera makes EV Compensation is useful in scenes that contain many light objects like a white object against a light background or many dark objects like a black object against a dark background Scenes containing many light objects or many dark objects could turn out gray without the use of EV Compensation For a scene with many light objects increase the EV Compensation to a positive number to produce a brighter result For a scene with many dark objects decrease the EV Compensation to darken the scene to be closer to black 1 In the Capture Menu page 46 select EV Compensation 2 In the EV Compensation sub menu use the buttons to change the EV setting in 0 5 steps from 2 0 to 2 0 The new setting is applied to the Live View screen behind the menu so you can see the effect each setting will have on the picture 3 Press the button to save the setting and return to the Capture Menu If the setting is anything other than the default setting of 0 0 the number value will appear in the Live View screen next to the icon The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until the camera is turned off The EV Compensation setting resets to the default 0 0 setting when you turn the camera off 55 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips White Balance Different kinds of lighting conditions cast different colors For example sunlight is more blue while indoor
121. video Poor Good Good Heavy use of Live View Poor Good Good Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use without dock Fair Good Fair Infrequent use with dock Fair Good Good Want to recharge batteries No No Yes 148 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Number of Shots per Battery Type The following table shows the approximate number of shots under heavy light and average use conditions for Alkaline Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries In the table above please note that in all cases four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions In addition The heavy use number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View 30 seconds per picture and Playback 15 seconds per picture and Flash On The light use number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View 10 seconds per picture and Playback 4 seconds per picture Flash is used on 25 of shots The average use number of shots is obtained with Live View used at 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture Flash is used on 50 of shots Battery type Approximate number of shots under heavy use Approximate number of shots under light use Approximate number of shots under average use Alkaline 50 150 100 Lithium 300 700 500 NiMH 150 300 225 149 Managing Batteries Power Indicators
122. within the range of the Macro shooting mode see page 42 FOCUS TOO CLOSE The focus distance is closer than the camera can focus in the Macro shooting mode Move farther away from the subject within Macro range see page 42 Blinking The focus distance is closer than the camera can focus without being in the Macro shooting mode Set the camera to Macro shooting mode or move farther away UNABLE TO FOCUS and blinking The camera cannot find focus in the Macro shooting mode possibly due to low contrast Use Focus Lock see page 37 Point at a part of the scene that is brighter or has a high contrast edge Make sure the subject is within Macro range see page 42 Message Possible Cause Solution 127 Troubleshooting and Support NOT ENOUGH LIGHT FOR FAST SHOT The light is low and the image is likely to be noisy due to the small aperture setting used in Fast Shot mode Add light to the scene Flash is set to Flash Off in Fast Shot mode camera shake warning The light is low and the image is likely to be blurry due to the long exposure required Use the flash see page 40 set the camera on a stable surface or use a tripod ERROR SAVING IMAGE or ERROR SAVING VIDEO The optional memory card that is installed was half locked or was removed before the camera finished writing to the card Always wait until the Memory light stops bl
123. y setting not only affects the quality of the images but as a result also the number of images that can be stored either in the internal memory in the camera or on an optional memory card For example the 5MP Best setting results in the highest quality images but consumes more storage space in memory than the next lower setting 5MP Likewise many more still images can be stored in memory at the 1MP or VGA settings than at 5MP however these settings will result in lower quality images The Pictures remaining count at the bottom of the Image Quality sub menu screen updates when you highlight each setting See Memory Capacity on page 169 for more information about how the Image Quality setting affects the number of images that can be saved in the internal memory in the camera The Image Quality setting in the previous table will appear in the Live View screen The new setting remains in effect until it is changed again even when you turn the camera off NOTE This setting does not apply when recording video clips NOTE When you use digital zoom the resolution reduces as you zoom in See Using Digital Zoom on page 38 50 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual Adaptive Lighting This setting balances the relationship between bright and dark areas in a picture preserving gentle contrasts but reducing harsh contrasts Dark areas in the picture are lightened while brighter areas are left alone Here is an example of how Adaptive Li
124. yed when you press the Shutter button the menu will be canceled and the camera will take a picture To take a still picture 1 Frame the subject for your picture in the viewfinder 2 Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button on the top of the camera halfway down The camera measures and locks the focus and exposure The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked see Obtaining Optimum Focus on page 35 for details 3 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture The camera beeps after taking the picture TIP Hold the camera with both hands to reduce camera shake when pressing the Shutter button After a picture is taken the image appears for several seconds on the Image Display This is called Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the button then selecting This Image in the Delete sub menu 32 HP Photosmart M415 User s Manual You can also use Playback to review the pictures you have taken See Using Playback on page 59 Recording Audio with Still Pictures There are two ways to attach an audio clip to a still picture Record the audio while you are taking the picture as explained in this section You will not be able to use this method when using the Self Timer setting Add an audio clip to the picture later or replace the audio clip that was captured when the picture was taken For details on how to do thi

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