HP Photosmart M527 - Table of Contents

Contents
1 Getting started.......................................................................................................5
Camera top and back .............................................................................................5
Camera front, side, and bottom...............................................................................6
Camera dock insert.................................................................................................6
Before taking pictures..............................................................................................6
Install the batteries...........................................................................................7
Charge the batteries.........................................................................................7
Turn on the camera..........................................................................................7
Choose the language.......................................................................................7
Set the region...................................................................................................8
Set the date and time.......................................................................................8
Install and format an optional memory card.....................................................8
Install the software...........................................................................................9
Using your camera..................................................................................................9
2 Taking pictures and recording video clips.......................................................11
Taking still pictures................................................................................................11
Recording video clips............................................................................................12
Instant Review.......................................................................................................12
Auto focus and exposure.......................................................................................12
Focusing on the subject.................................................................................12
Optimizing focus.............................................................................................13
Using Focus Lock...........................................................................................13
Optimizing exposure.......................................................................................13
Using zoom............................................................................................................14
Optical zoom..................................................................................................14
Digital zoom....................................................................................................14
Setting the flash.....................................................................................................15
Red eye..........................................................................................................15
Using the shooting modes.....................................................................................15
Using the Self-Timer mode.............................................................................16
Using the Burst mode.....................................................................................17
Using the Capture Menu.......................................................................................17
Exposure Compensation................................................................................18
White Balance................................................................................................18
ISO speed......................................................................................................19
3 Reviewing images and video clips....................................................................20
Deleting images.....................................................................................................21
Viewing thumbnails................................................................................................21
Magnifying images.................................................................................................21
4 Using the Design Gallery Menu..........................................................................22
Removing red eyes................................................................................................22
Applying artistic effects..........................................................................................23
Modifying colors.....................................................................................................23
Adding borders......................................................................................................23
Recording audio....................................................................................................24
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