This document is the user guide for hp photosmart 318 digital camera, which introduces the camera's parts and quick setup methods.
This manual guides users through getting started with the HP Photosmart 318 digital camera, including attaching the wrist strap, installing batteries, turning the camera on, and selecting language settings. It covers taking pictures, reviewing and printing images, and adjusting camera settings such as flash, image quality, and digital zoom.
Additional sections explain how to share images with Windows or Macintosh computers, manage internal memory and CompactFlash cards, power the camera with batteries or an AC adapter, and troubleshoot common problems. An appendix lists reference symbols and the full camera specifications.
| Sensor | 2.31 megapixels, 1/2.6-inch CCD |
|---|---|
| Resolution (BEST) | 1792 x 1200 pixels |
| Internal memory | 8 megabytes (MB) |
| Memory card type | Compact Flash Type I (all sizes supported) |
| Lens system | 5‑element, f/2.8, TTL auto focus, 6.8 mm (≈43 mm equiv.) |
| Digital zoom | 2× |
| Flash | Built‑in flash, range up to 2.5 m, auto/red‑eye modes |
| LCD display | 1.8‑inch color LCD, 61,600 pixels (280 × 220) |
| Power source | 4 AA batteries (included) or optional AC adapter |
| Interface | USB |
| Dimensions | 113 mm × 43 mm × 68 mm |
| Weight | 186 g (6.6 oz) without batteries |
Open the battery compartment door, insert four AA batteries with the correct polarity, and close the door.
Install the provided software, then connect the camera to the computer via the USB cable and follow the on‑screen prompts.
Select the format option in the camera menu to erase and prepare the CompactFlash card for use.
The full list of specifications is provided in Appendix A of the manual.