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Introduction
This document provides technical information about HP Photosmart 215 series digital cameras.
Model numbers
Product
Model number
HP Photosmart 215 digital camera
C8890A
HP Photosmart 215xi digital camera
C8891A
Serial number location
The serial number is located on the bottom of the camera.
Product description
HP Photosmart 215 series digital cameras take high-quality photos and allow immediate viewing on the camera or on a computer. It is possible to transfer photos to the computer for use in creative projects or to share photos with friends, family, or business associates on the Internet, via email, or by disk. The cameras come with software for editing, storing, and printing the photos. Transferring and printing one or more photos at a time is possible depending on the capabilities of the printer.
Product features
HP Photosmart 215 series digital cameras have features for taking great photos and for maximum enjoyment with them immediately:
Removable and reusable CompactFlash Type I memory card (4 MB supplied with camera).
Point and shoot user interface.
Real image viewfinder.
Self-timer with ten-second delay.
2x digital zoom.
1.3 megapixel image resolution (1280 x 960 and 640 x 480 pixels).
Auto focus with close-up mode (10 cm to 1 m = 4 inches to 3 feet).
Auto exposure from 1/3 to 1/750 second.
Auto flash with red-eye reduction.
Image LCD (1.8" liquid crystal display) for previewing and reviewing photos.
Status LCD for displaying information about the camera, selected settings, and any problems.
LEDs for viewfinder and self-timer functions.
Can Interface with PC compatible computers.
Compatible with Microsoft (R) Windows 98, Windows Millennium, and Windows 2000 operating systems.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection for downloading images.
Economical digital "film."
100 ISO sensitivity rating.
Standard tripod mount.
Powered by 4 AA alkaline batteries (not rechargeable) or by an optional AC adapter.
HP standard repair warranty.
Performance information
Resolution
1.3 megapixel (1280 x 960 and 640 x 480 pixels resolution)
Zoom
2x digital zoom
Aperture
Wide: F2.8 and F8
Lens system
Five-element glass lens system
6.68 mm focal length (35 mm equivalent is 43.44 mm)
TTL auto focus
Mechanical shutter
Firmware controls mechanical shutter and electronics shuttering function of CCD
Fastest shutter speed: 1.3 ms (1/769 second) at f8; 2.4 ms (1/417 second) at f2.8
Slowest shutter speed: 320 ms (1/3.13 second)
Viewfinder
The camera has a separate optical viewfinder.
Image LCD
The camera has a 45.7mm (1.8-inch) color image LCD (61,000 pixels; 280 x 220 pixels) for previewing and reviewing pictures. Operations include the following:
Preview - photo to be taken.
View - single or multiple (thumbnails) stored photos.
Magnify - stored photo.
Erase - single or multiple unlocked stored photos.
Lock - or unlock stored photo.
Review menu - display.
Status LCD
The camera has a status LCD for displaying information about the camera, about selected settings, and about any problems.
Focus
The camera has fast auto focus for quick time to first shot and a macro mode for great close-ups.
Flash exposure
Modes: auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-in, forced off.
Self-timer.
Automatic white balance.
Range: .6 m to 2.5 m (2 to 8 feet).
Flash guide number: 7 (in meters).
Flash recycling time: 23 sec @ 4V (minimum voltage), 11 sec @ 7V (maximum voltage).
Photographing distance
Normal: 60 cm to infinity (2 feet to infinity).
Macro: 10 cm to 1 m (4 inches to 3 feet).
Memory information
The HP Photosmart 215 digital camera uses removable and reusable CompactFlash memory cards of different capacities. The following card sizes will be supported: 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 96 MB and 128 MB. Use only Compact Flash Association (CFA) certified Type I memory cards. The average number of photos per 4-MB card is listed below.
Mode
Digital zoom
Resolution
Compression setting
Average file size
4 MB card number of pictures
Super Fine
Off
1280x960
Low
640 KB
5
Fine
Off
1280x960
Medium
360 KB
10
Basic
Off
640x480
High
105 KB
36
NOTE: Picture file sizes vary depending on composition.
Supported operating systems
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Interface specifications
USB port for PC computer connectivity
TWAIN interface (via installable device driver) for file access on CompactFlash card
System requirements
Windows
Minimum
PC compatible computer
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system
166 MHz Pentium (R) processor
32 MB RAM
150 MB free disk space
CD-ROM drive
600 x 800 screen resolution, 16-bit color display
USB port
Recommended
PC compatible computer
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system
166 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent
64 MB RAM
150 MB free disk space
CD-ROM drive 4x or better
Sound card and speakers
600 x 800 screen resolution, 16-bit (or higher) color display
USB port
Software information
The camera comes with the following software:
ArcSoft PhotoImpression (TM) 2000 (PC) on CD-ROM.
ArcSoft PhotoMontage (TM) 2000 (PC) on CD-ROM
TWAIN interface driver (for file access on CompactFlash card) on CD-ROM.
Adobe PhotoDeluxe (TM) Business Edition Software (HP Photosmart 215xi digital camera only).
Physical specifications
Feature
Specification
Dimensions
124 x 80 x 48 mm (Int.)
4.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 inches (US)
Weight
.265 kg (.58 pounds) without batteries
Electrical specifications
4 AA alkaline batteries (included)
Battery types permitted: alkaline not rechargeable
AC adapter (optional), rating: 6VDC _ 0.5VDC, 2 amps
Environmental specifications
Condition
Specification
Operating temperature
0 to 40 degrees Celsius
(32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit)
Operating humidity
20 to 80 percent
Storage temperature
-30 to 70 degrees Celsius
( -22 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit)
Storage humidity
20 to 90 percent
General warranty information
HP product
Duration of warranty
Software
90 days
Digital camera
1 year
Flash memory card
1 year
Accessories
90 days
Safety certifications
U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.