HP M527 - Manual

Install the batteries 1. Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding thelatch as indicated on the Battery/Memory card door. 2. Insert the batteries. 3. Close the Battery/Memory card door. Note Turn the camera off before removing the batteries. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries,fully charge the b...

Set the region Along with the Language setting, the Region setting determines the default date format and the format of thevideo signal for displaying camera images on atelevision when connected through an optionalHP Photosmart Premium camera dock or wireless dockbase (see Using the Setup Menu on pa...

Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clipsto your computer, as well as features for modifying stored images (remove red eyes,rotate, crop, resize, adjust image quality, add colors and special effects, and more). See About the HP Photosma...

2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display. To activate Live View , press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting mode indicator. 2 Battery lev...

Recording video clips 1. Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display. This indicates you are in Live View . 2. Frame the subject. 3. Press and release the Video button. 4. To stop recording video, press and release the Video button again. Instant Review After you have ...

exposure, a shaking hand icon ( ) appears. The camera will take the picture, but it maybe blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required. Tryone of the following: ● Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see Setting the flash on page 15 ). ● Set the camera ...

Note 2 Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image, so your picture may be more grainy than the same picture taken with optical zoom. When you need higherquality, limit the use of digital zoom. Setting the flash To select a flash setting, press , use to highlight the desired flash mode, then pre...

Note To add audio to images taken with the Self-Timer setting, see Recording audio on page 24 . The Self-Timer setting resets to the default Auto shooting mode after the picture or video clip is taken. Using the Burst mode Burst allows you to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible when you...

● 2MP —For printing images up to 13 x 18 cm (5 by 7 in). ● VGA —For sending images via e-mail or posting them to the Internet. Date & Time Imprint —Imprints date in lower left corner of image. ● Off (Default)—No date or time imprinted on the image. ● Date Only —Date permanently imprinted. ● Date...

ISO speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to the default Auto setting, the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene. Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of grain (or noise), but result inslower shutter speeds. If taking a pi...

4 Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images. 1. While in Playback , use to scroll to an image, then press . 2. Use to highlight the Design Gallery Menu tab. 3. Use to highlight an option, then press and follow the on-screen instructions. Re...

Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the border. 4. Press to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the Design Gallery Menu . Recording audio Record Audio allows you to record an audio clip and attach it to an existing image. 1. Select Record Audio to immediately sta...

5 Transferring and printing images You can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software thatcame with your camera. However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features fortransferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transferprocess. Transfer...

Connecting to the computer 1. Turn off the camera, connect the camera and computer using the USB cable thatcame with your camera, then turn on the camera.– On Windows computers, the camera appears as a device in Explorer, allowingyou to copy images from the camera to the computer. – On Macintosh com...

6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express , you can select still images in your camera to print automatically (see Selecting images for printing on page 29 ) or to purchase prints online (see Buying prints online on page 30 ) the next time you connect the camera to your computer or pr...

Buying prints online You can select images you want as prints and order them online.1. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. Turn on the camera, then press . 3. Use to highlight Buy Prints Online . 4. For each image you want to order as a print, use to display the image, then pr...

8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on: ● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32 ) ● Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 32 ) Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons, reset the camera.1. Turn of...

9 Product support Use this section to find support information for your digital camera, including links tohelpful websites and an overview of the support process. Helpful websites Camera tips, productregistration, newslettersubscriptions, driver andsoftware updates,purchase HP supplies andaccessorie...

A Managing batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH). Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than either Photo Lithium or NiMHbatteries. Top points about batteries ● Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them ...

Power indicators When the batteries are low or the camera is connected to AC power, one of the following iconsappears in the Image Display. If no battery icon appears in Live View or Playback , the batteries have sufficient power to function normally. Icon Description Battery level is low. Camera wi...

Charge location Averagecharge time Signals In battery bay of theHP Photosmart 6221Premium Camera Dock 2–3 hours Charging: Dock's battery bay light blinks. Charging complete: Dock's battery bay light turns on solid. In HP Photosmart M-Series quick recharger 1 hour for 2batteries.About 2 hoursfor 4 ba...

B Specifications Resolution Still pictures: ● 6.3MP (2934 by 2171) total pixel count ● 6.0MP (2864 by 2152) effective pixel count Video clips (QVGA):320 by 240 total pixel count, 20 frames/sec Sensor Diagonal 7.26 mm (1/2.5-inch, 4:3 format) CCD Color depth 36 bit (12 bits by 3 colors). 36 bit image...

● This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-brandedSecure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. ● A large number of files (over 300) does affect the time it takes forthe camera to turn on. ● The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memorydepends on the Image Quality settings ...

Index A AC power adapter 6Action mode 16adding borders 23apply artistic effects 23arrow buttons 5artistic effects 23assistance 36audio clips 11, 24Auto mode 15 B batteries conserving 38install 7performance 40shots per 39top points about use 38 battery charge 7door 6 Beach and Snow mode 16blinking li...