HP Photosmart M527 User Manual

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
HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera 3

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