Key facts
- Brand
- HP
- Model
- E217
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-06-04
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HP Photosmart E217/E317 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide walks you through the first steps after unboxing the HP Photosmart E217/E317 camera. It covers attaching the wrist strap, installing batteries, turning the camera on, selecting language, and setting the date and time.
Later sections explain how to install and format a memory card, take still pictures, install the HP Image Zone software on Windows or Macintosh, transfer images to a computer, and where to find additional assistance and the full user manual.
HP E217 specifications
| Resolution (still pictures) | 4.06 MP total, 4.01 MP effective |
|---|---|
| Sensor diagonal | 7.2 mm (1/2.5‑inch, 4:3 format) |
| Lens focal length | 7.7 mm (35 mm equivalent ≈46.1 mm) |
| Zoom | 4× digital zoom |
| Built‑in flash | Yes, 6‑second typical recharge time |
| Internal storage | 16 MB flash memory |
| Memory card support | SD and MMC cards up to 1 GB |
All HP E217 documents by type
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I attach the wrist strap?
Attach the wrist strap to the wrist‑strap mount on the side of the camera as shown in the manual.
How do I turn the camera on?
Slide the lens cover open until it clicks; the power/memory light turns solid green and the HP logo appears on the display.
How do I attach the wrist strap?
Attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap mount on the side of the camera as shown.
From: HP Photosmart E217/E317 Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
