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Contents 1 Getting started.......................................................................................................5 Camera top and back .............................................................................................5 Camera front, side, and bottom...............................................................................6 Camera dock insert.................................................................................................6 Before taking pictures..............................................................................................6 Charge the batteries.........................................................................................7 Install 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................................................................................................10 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 Flash Setting--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................................................................................19 White Balance................................................................................................19 ISO speed......................................................................................................19 Reviewing images and video clips....................................................................20 Deleting images.....................................................................................................21 Viewing thumbnails................................................................................................21 Magnifying images.................................................................................................21 Using the Design Gallery Menu..........................................................................22 Removing red eyes................................................................................................22 Applying artistic effects..........................................................................................23 Modifying colors.....................................................................................................23 Adding borders......................................................................................................23 Recording audio....................................................................................................24 3 2 3 4 HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera Transferring and printing 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 online destinations in the camera.........................................................28 Sending images to online destinations..................................................................29 Tagging images as Favorites................................................................................29 Selecting images for printing.................................................................................29 Buying prints online...............................................................................................30 7 Using the Setup Menu.........................................................................................31 8 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................32 Resetting the camera............................................................................................32 Problems and solutions.........................................................................................32 9 Product support...................................................................................................36 Helpful websites....................................................................................................36 Getting assistance.................................................................................................36 A Managing batteries..............................................................................................38 Top points about batteries.....................................................................................38 Extending battery life.............................................................................................38 Safety precautions for using batteries...................................................................38 Power indicators....................................................................................................39 Number of shots per battery type..........................................................................39 Battery performance..............................................................................................40 Recharging NiMH batteries...................................................................................40 Safety precautions for recharging batteries...........................................................41 B Specifications......................................................................................................42 Memory capacity...................................................................................................43 Image quality.........................................................................................................44 Index............................................................................................................................45 5 4 1 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. Camera top and back 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 14 1 2 3 13 12 11 Flash button--See Setting the flash on page 15. Photosmart Express button--See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28. Live View/Playback button--Switches between Live View and Playback (seeTaking pictures and recording video clips on page 11 and Reviewing images and video clips on page 20). Shutter button. Video button. Power light. button. Zoom lever--Accesses Zoom (see Using zoom on page 14), Thumbnails (see Viewing thumbnails on page 21), and Magnify (see Magnifying images on page 21) functions. Mode button--Press to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live View (see Using the shooting modes on page 15). and buttons--Scroll through menus and images. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 button--Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. Delete button--Accesses the Delete function while in Playback (see Deleting images on page 21). HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera 5 Chapter 1 (continued) 13 14 Image Display. Battery Charging light. Camera front, side, and bottom 1 2 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Flash. Self-Timer light (see Using the Self-Timer mode on page 16). Microphone. USB connector. Power adapter connector. Tripod mount. Dock connector. Battery/Memory card door. 3 4 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 pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips. 6 Charge the batteries Charge the batteries using the charger that came with your camera. 1. 2. Plug the charger in to an electrical outlet, then insert rechargeable NiMH batteries into the charger as shown. The charger's indicator light blinks when the batteries are charging, then turns on solid when charging is complete (see Recharging NiMH batteries on page 40 for information on charging times). Batteries and the charger may get warm while the batteries are charging. This is normal. Although batteries can be left in the charger without harm, we recommend you do not store batteries in the charger. See Managing batteries on page 38 for information about safe handling and storage of rechargeable NiMH batteries. To fully activate your new NiMH batteries, charge them overnight in the charger even if the charger indicates that the batteries are charged. Note You can also charge batteries in the camera using an optional HP AC power adapter, or in the extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart premium camera dock. Install the batteries 1. 2. 3. Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the latch as indicated on the Battery/Memory card door. Insert the batteries. Close the Battery/Memory card door. Note Turn the camera off before removing the batteries. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before using them the first time (see Charge the batteries on page 7). Turn on the camera To turn on the camera, press the button. Choose the language Use press to choose the language you want, then . To change the language later, use the Setup menu (see Using the Setup Menu on page 31). HP Photosmart M627 Digital Camera 7 Chapter 1 Set the region Along with the Language setting, the Region setting determines the default date format and the ...