HP Photosmart 715 HP Photosmart 715 Digital Camera - User Guide - Page 62

Problem My image is blurry. My image is too dark. Possible cause Solution Your subject was too close to the camera lens. The camera's automatic focus range is 60 cm (23.7 inches) from the front of the lens to infinity. For a clear, sharp image, make sure your subject is within this range. The camera did not have time to set the automatic focus and automatic exposure. Make sure you press the SHUTTER button halfway down and hold it until the green viewfinder light comes on. This means that automatic focus and automatic exposure are complete. Then you can press the SHUTTER button all the way down to take your picture. The subject wasn't centered in the frame, or the subject did not provide enough contrast for the camera to focus properly. If you do not want your subject in the middle of the image, or if the subject lacks contrast, use focus lock to set the camera's automatic focus using a different subject. For more information, see "Using focus lock" on page 9. The subject moved while you took the picture. If you are photographing a moving object, try using focus lock. You moved the camera while you took the picture. Hold the camera steady as you press the SHUTTER button, or use a tripod. The ambient light was insufficient. Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, add indirect lighting, or use the flash to illuminate your subject. The flash was on, but the subject was too far away. The flash can only illuminate objects that are within 3.7 m (about 12 feet) of the camera. Make sure your subject is within range of the flash when you take the picture. Your finger blocked the flash. Be sure to move your fingers away from the flash when you are ready to take a picture. 54 HP photosmart 715 user guide