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    HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera User Guide
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    accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of
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    , 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
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    images 25 Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software 25 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software 25 Connecting to the computer 26 Using a memory card reader 26 Printing images from the camera 26 6 Using HP Photosmart Express 28 Using the Photosmart Express Menu 28 Setting up
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    Using the shooting modes on page 15). 11 and buttons-Scrolls through menus and images. 12 button-Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. 13 Delete button-Accesses the Delete function while in Playback (see Deleting images on page 21). HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 5
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    mount. 7 Dock connector. 8 Battery/Memory card door. Camera dock insert If you purchase a dock, it will come with multiple clear inserts. When setting up an optional dock for use with this camera, use the dock insert with the square green tag. See the dock User Guide for instructions. Before taking
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    optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. Turn on the camera To turn on the camera, press the button. Choose the language Use to choose the language you want, then press . To change the language later, use the Setup menu (see Using the Setup Menu on page 31). HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera
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    an optional memory card 1. Turn off the camera and open the Battery/Memory card door. 2. Insert the optional memory card in the small slot as shown. Make sure the memory card snaps into place. 3. Close the Battery/Memory card door and turn on the camera. Always format memory cards before first
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    Software. Using your camera Now that you've completed setup, you can take and review still images and video clips. For information on taking still pictures and See Taking still pictures on page 11 capturing video clips and Recording video clips on page 12 HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera
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    clips on the camera See Reviewing images and video clips on page 20 For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 For
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    Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). 4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture. 5. To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down, then release it when done. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 11
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    clips, transfer them to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to a TV. Auto focus and exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the camera automatically measures and locks the focus and exposure. When you auto focus
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    Lock (see Using Focus Lock on camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure. If the camera is set to a shooting mode other than Fast Shot (see Fast Shot under Using the shooting modes on page 15) and determines the scene will require a very long HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera
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    closer. After you have extended the lens fully using optical zoom, the camera employs digital zoom. Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts. Tip The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more small movements of the camera are magnified (this is called camera shake). If appears when you
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    existing light. The Flash setting remains in effect until it is changed again, or you turn off the camera. Note The flash is not available in Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, or Sunset shooting modes, nor when the subject is a moderate to long distance away. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 15
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    clip. a. For still pictures, press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure. When the focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter Shutter button all the way down, then place the camera on a tripod or stable surface. The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the
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    lock the focus and exposure. Then press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it. The camera takes pictures as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory -For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm (8 by 10 in). HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 17
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    time imprinted on the image. ● Date Only-Date permanently imprinted. ● Date & Time-Date and time permanently imprinted. Exposure Compensation-Overrides the camera's automatic exposure setting. For more information, see Exposure Compensation on page 18. ● To make the images you are about to capture
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    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 Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can be of lower quality. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 19
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    images and video clips You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described video clip. 1 Battery indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 2 Memory card indicator. 3 1 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28
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    All Images (in Memory/on Card)-Deletes all stored images and video clips. - Format (Memory/Card)-Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal memory or memory card. Viewing thumbnails 1. and to change the magnification. 4. Press to return to Playback. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 21
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    screen instructions. Card-Moves images from internal memory to a memory card. Available only if there are images in internal memory and a memory card is installed. To move images, select this option and follow the on-screen prompts. Removing red eyes When you select Remove Red Eyes, the camera
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    image. 3. Press to select the color scheme and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the color. 4. Press to save a copy of the image with the specified color Press to select the border and display the creative sub-menu. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 23
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    Chapter 4 Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the border. 4. Press to save a copy still images or video clips, transfer them to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to a TV. If the currently displayed image already has an
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    an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the dock User Guide). 1. If you have selected images for sharing or printing (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28), verify that the computer is connected to a printer and/or the Internet. 2. Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came
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    can put your camera's optional memory card into a (separately purchased) memory card reader. Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have built-in memory card slots which act as a memory card reader. For Windows computers: 1. Insert your camera's memory card into the memory card reader (or into
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    , then use on the camera to change the setting. 5. Press to begin printing. Note If you connect the camera to a nonHP printer and encounter problems with printing, contact your printer manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 27
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    have the HP Photosmart Software, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows) or HP Photosmart Mac (Macintosh), on your computer to use some features in the Photosmart Express Menu. For information about this software, see About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9. Note Available online services vary by
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    use to display an image, press , and repeat Step 4. 6. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 7. Connect the camera to a PictBridge-certified printer using the USB cable that came with your camera. The images you selected are automatically printed. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 29
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    press . A appears over Buy Prints Online in the Photosmart Express Menu. To deselect the image, press again. 5. Turn off the camera, connect it to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera, then turn on the camera. Follow the instructions in the Buy Prints Online dialog box to
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    camera images on a TV. ● NTSC-Used primarily in North America, parts of South America, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. ● PAL-Used primarily in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of Asia. (Language)-Sets the language. See Choose the language on page 7. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera
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    memory card and turn on the camera; if the camera turns on, format the memory card (see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8). If the camera still does not turn on, format the memory card using a memory card reader, or replace the memory card. I have to recharge the NiMH batteries
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    Resetting the camera on page 32). My image is blurry. ● Use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13). ● Use a tripod to hold the camera steady, or improve lighting conditions. ● Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On and set the shooting mode to Action. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 33
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    see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8). The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch. This is normal. However, if anything seems out of the ordinary, turn the camera off, remove it from AC power, and allow the camera to cool. Then examine the camera and the batteries for signs
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    camera from the optional dock or disconnect the camera from the USB cable and reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32). Then, restart the image transfer process (see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25). I am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart
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    for your digital camera, including links to helpful websites and an overview of the support process. Helpful websites Camera tips, product registration, newsletter subscriptions, driver and software updates, purchase HP supplies and accessories www.hp.com www.hp.com/photosmart (English only
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    to extend or upgrade your camera's warranty, please contact the store where you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your contract. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 37
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    ● If you do not intend to use your camera for more than two months, remove the batteries unless you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera connected to an optional dock or HP AC power adapter. ● The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops. To improve
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    that may be obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. Battery Type Alkaline NiMH Photo Lithium Minimum 77 215 365 Number of Shots Maximum obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 39
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    12-15 hours power adapter connected In camera connected to the HP AC power adapter through an HP Photosmart dock 12-15 hours Signals Charging: Camera's Battery Charging light blinks and the animated battery icon is displayed. Charging complete: Camera's Battery Charging light turns on solid and
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    the camera, dock, or quick recharger if NiMH batteries appear damaged. ● Do not disassemble the camera, dock, or quick recharger. ● Unplug the HP AC power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger. HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera
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    and stored in the JPEG format. This transformation results in no discernible change to color or detail in the stored image, and allows the image to be read by computers. Lens Focal length: ● Wide-6.25 480 by 240) total pixel count Storage ● 16MB internal flash memory. ● Slot for memory card. 42
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    (continued) ● This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-branded Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB. ● A large number of files (over 300) does affect the time it takes for the camera to turn on. ● The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the Image
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    Appendix B 6MP Best Normal (6MP) 4MP 2MP VGA 2 images (3.6MB each) 6 images (1.5MB each) 12 images (1MB each) 20 images (500KB each) 130 images (76.8KB each) Note The values shown are for images without audio clips. Sixty seconds of audio adds 330KB to the file size. 44
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    lock 13 optimizing 13 settings 42 format memory card 8 G getting assistance 36 H HP AC power adapter 6 HP Photosmart Express 28 HP Photosmart Software 9 I Image Display 6 Image Quality 17, 43 images Date & Time Imprint 18 deleting 21 Image Quality 17 magnifying 21 number remaining 11 per battery
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    button 5, 12 shutter speed 42 software install 9 solving problems 32 sounds of camera 31 space remaining in memory 11 specifications 42 storage 42 Sunset mode 16 support process 36 T Thumbnails 21 Thumbnails control 5 Time & Date 8, 31 transfer images 25 troubleshooting 32 turn on/off power 7 TV
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HP Photosmart M527
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