6 .5 " X 9 " FR O N T C O V E RUser GuideHP Photosmart M527Digital Camera
For information on reviewing images andvideo clips on the cameraSee Reviewing images and video clipson page 20For information on enhancing your images
2Taking pictures and recordingvideo clipsLive View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Image Display. To activateLive View, press unt
Recording video clips1.Press until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display.This indicates you are in Live View.2. Frame the
Optimizing focusWhen the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates thepicture may be out of focus because the subject is o
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
Note 2 Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image, so your picture may bemore grainy than the same picture taken with optical zoom. When you need
Landscape—For scenes with deep perspective, such as mountain scenes.Portrait—For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject.Action
Note To add audio to images taken with the Self-Timer setting, see Recordingaudio on page 24.The Self-Timer setting resets to the default Auto shootin
● 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—Imp
ISO speedThis setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light. When ISO Speed is set to thedefault Auto setting, the camera selects the best IS
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3Reviewing images and videoclipsYou can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here.For information about enhancing ima
Deleting imagesTo delete a displayed image during Playback:1.Press .2.Use to select an option, then press .– Cancel—Returns to Playback without dele
4Using the Design Gallery MenuYou can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images.1.While in Playback, use to scroll to an image,
Applying artistic effects Apply Artistic Effects allows you to create a copy of a selected image and applycreative effects to the copy. To apply artis
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 theDesign Gallery
5Transferring and printing imagesYou can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software thatcame with your camera. However
Connecting to the computer1. Turn off the camera, connect the camera and computer using the USB cable thatcame with your camera, then turn on the came
there are no printer error messages.2. Verify that the camera's USB Configuration is set to Digital Camera (see USBConfiguration under Using the
6Using HP Photosmart ExpressWith HP Photosmart Express, you can select still images in your camera to printautomatically (see Selecting images for pri
3.Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press .Connect the camera to your computer using the USBcable that came with your camera. Follow theinstructio
Contents1 Getting started...5Camera top and back .
Buying prints onlineYou can select images you want as prints and order them online.1. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet.2. Turn o
7Using the Setup MenuThe Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera’s behavior.1.While in Live View or Playback, press , then use to hi
8TroubleshootingUse this section to find information on:● Resetting the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32)● Possible problems and solutions
The NiMH batteries will not charge.● Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile.● Use only the approved HP AC power adapter.● If
My image is too bright.● Turn the flash off (see Setting the flash on page 15).● Move back from the subject and use zoom.● Adjust Exposure Compensatio
My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer.● Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer.● Try con
9Product supportUse this section to find support information for your digital camera, including links tohelpful websites and an overview of the suppor
5. Extending or upgrading your warranty. If you would like to extend or upgrade yourcamera's warranty, please contact the store where you bought
AManaging batteriesYour camera uses two AA batteries, either Alkaline, Photo Lithium, or rechargeable Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH). Alkaline batteries p
Power indicatorsWhen the batteries are low or the camera is connected to AC power, one of the following iconsappears in the Image Display. If no batte
5 Transferring and printing images...25Transferring images with HP Photosmart Softw
Battery performanceThe following table shows how Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries performin different types of use scenarios:T
Charge location Averagecharge timeSignalsIn battery bay of theHP Photosmart 6221Premium Camera Dock2–3 hours Charging: Dock's battery bay light b
BSpecificationsResolution Still pictures:● 6.3MP (2934 by 2171) total pixel count● 6.0MP (2864 by 2152) effective pixel countVideo clips (QVGA):320 by
● This camera supports standard and high speed, HP-brandedSecure Digital (SD) memory cards, 8MB to 2GB.● A large number of files (over 300) does affec
6MP Best 2 images (3.6MB each)Normal (6MP) 6 images (1.5MB each)4MP 12 images (1MB each)2MP 20 images (500KB each)VGA 130 images (76.8KB each)Note The
IndexAAC power adapter 6Action mode 16adding borders 23apply artistic effects 23arrow buttons 5artistic effects 23assistance 36audio clips 11, 24Auto
Pparts of camera 5, 6Photosmart Express button 5Photosmart Express Menu 28,28, 29pictures 11, 16Playback 20Portrait mode 16poweradapter 6indicators 39
1Getting startedUse this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use,and begin taking pictures.Camera top and bac
14 Image Display.15 Battery Charging light.Camera front, side, and bottom123587641 Flash. 2 Self-Timer light—See Using the Self-Timer mode on page 16.
Install the batteries1. Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding thelatch as indicated on the Battery/Memory card door.2. Insert the batteries.3.
Set the regionAlong with the Language setting, the Region settingdetermines the default date format and the format of thevideo signal for displaying c
Install the softwareThe HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clipsto your computer, as well as features for modi
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