Contents
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Getting started
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Camera top and back
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Camera front, side, and bottom
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Camera dock insert
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Before taking pictures
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Install the battery
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Charge the battery
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Turn on the camera
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Choose the language
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Set the region
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Set the date and time
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Install and format an optional memory card
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Install the software
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Using your camera
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Taking pictures and recording video clips
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Taking still pictures
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Recording video clips
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Instant Review
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Auto focus and exposure
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Focusing on the subject
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Optimizing focus
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Using Focus Lock
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Optimizing exposure
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Other recommendations
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Using the focus range settings
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Using zoom
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Optical zoom
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Digital zoom
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Setting the flash
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Red eye
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Using the shooting modes
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Using Panorama mode
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Using the Capture Menu
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Using the Self-Timer settings
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Using the Burst setting
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Exposure Compensation
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Adaptive Lighting
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White Balance
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ISO speed
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Reviewing images and video clips
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Using Playback
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Deleting images
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Saving frames from video clips
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Viewing thumbnails
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Magnifying images
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HP Photosmart R725/R727 Digital Camera
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