HP Photosmart M527 User Manual

Optimizing focus
When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the
picture may be out of focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene
has low contrast.
If the camera is set to a shooting mode (see Using the shooting modes on page 15)
other than
Macro and cannot focus, it will still take the picture. Try releasing the
Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again. If
the focus brackets are still red:
● Select a shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing (see Using
the shooting modes on page 15).
● If the scene has low contrast, use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock
on page 13) and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or crisp edges.
● If the subject is too close (less than 500 mm or 20 in), move farther away from the
subject or use
Macro (see Macro under Using the shooting modes
on page 15).
If the camera is set to
Macro and cannot focus, the camera will not take the picture.
Try one of the following:
●
Move within the
Macro range or set the camera to Auto (see Auto under
Using the shooting modes on page 15).
● In low contrast scenes, use Focus Lock (see Using Focus Lock on page 13).
Using Focus Lock
Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture, to capture
action shots more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where the action will occur, or to
focus in low light or low contrast situations.
1. Frame the subject for your picture within the focus
brackets. In low light or low contrast situations,
frame a brighter or higher contrast object.
2. Press the Shutter button halfway down.
3. Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re-
frame.
4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to take
the picture.
Optimizing exposure
When you press the Shutter button halfway down, the 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
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HP Photosmart M527 Specifications

General

I/O ports	1x USB 1x Dock
Display diagonal	2 \
Display resolution (numeric)	480 pixels
Memory slots	-
Memory upgrade	4 GB
Internal memory	16 MB
Storage media capacity	16 MB internal memory, capacity: up to 6 photos (accepts SD cards up to 1 GB capacity)
Compatible memory cards	sd
Maximum memory card size	2 GB
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 85 %
Safety	Canada [Canadian Approval (CSA, cUL or equivalent)], EEA [one European Safety Agency mark (TUV, BSI, NEMKO), CE Certificate of Conformity], US [NRTL (UL, CSA, NRTL or equivalent)], Croatia (ZIK), Czech Republic (EZU), Estonia/Lithuania (Certificates), Hungary (MEEI), Mexico (NOM), Poland (PCBC), Russia (GOST), Slovakia (EVPU), South Africa (Certificate), Slovenia (SQI)
Metering	TTL
Interface	USB 2.0
Photo mode	Auto, Action, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, Self Timer, Sunset
Color depth	36 bit
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Picture mode	Auto (default), Action, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, Self Timer, Sunset
Size (imperial)	3.74 \
Power management	Universal AC adapter: 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) input; 5 VDC, 2000 mA output
Video capability	Yes
Minimum processor	Pentium II 233 MHz
Dimensions (WxDxH)	95 x 31.7 x 62 mm
Export file formats	JPEG (EXIF 2.2) for still images with embedded audio, MPEG 1 for video clips
Camera shutter speed	2 - 1/1000 s
Video memory capacity	Maximum length is limited to the size of the memory card or internal memory.
Package weight (imperial)	0.89 lbs
Minimum storage drive space	400 MB
Minimum system requirements	CD-ROM drive Internet Explorer 5.01
Compatible operating systems	Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Mac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.5
Package dimensions (W x D x H)	7.2 x 6.4 x 1.9 \
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38 - 105 mm
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh	Mac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4; 128 MB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space, built-in USB
Bundled software	HP Photosmart Premier
White balance	fluorescent, manual, shade, tungsten
Self-timer delay	10 s
Processor frequency	2330 MHz
Megapixel	6.3 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Package weight	520 g
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, Auto
Motion JPEG frame rate	20 fps
Maximum video resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Battery technology	Alkaline
Power requirements	2 AA batteries (Photo Lithium, rechargeable NiMH) Universal AC power adapter: 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) input; 5 VDC, 2000 mA output
Number of batteries supported	2
Product color	Silver
Quantity per pallet	720 pc(s)
Number of layers per pallet	6 pc(s)
Number of cartons per pallet	30 pc(s)
Case or master carton quantity	4 pc(s)
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	31.7 mm
Width	95 mm
Height	62 mm
Weight	140 g
Weight (imperial)	Without batteries 0.3 lb lbs
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)	1016 x 1219 x 1218 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)	97 x 36 x 63 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)	40 x 48 x 48 \
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)	7.8 x 7.6 x 7 mm