HP M527 manual Applying artistic effects, Modifying colors, Adding borders

Applying artistic effects

Apply Artistic Effects allows you to create a copy of a selected image and apply creative effects to the copy. To apply artistic effects:

1.Use to select Apply Artistic Effects, then press .

2.Use to select an option and preview the effect it has on the image.

–Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes.

–Posterize—Creates a high-contrast, flat-toned effect.

–Soft Glow—Creates a diffuse, bright ethereal glow.

–Slimming—Compresses objects in the center of an image for a slimming effect.

–Kaleidoscope—Mirrors the image in four directions.

3.Press to select the artistic effect and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the effect.

4.Press to save a copy of the image with the artistic effect and return to the Design Gallery Menu.

Modifying colors

Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image. To modify colors:

1.Use to select Modify Color, then press .

2.Use to highlight a color scheme.

–Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes.

–Black & White—Converts color image to black and white.

–Sepia—Converts image to brown tones.

–B&W Tints—Applies color tones to a black and white image.

3.Press to select the color scheme and display the creative sub-menu. Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the color.

4.Press to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to the Design Gallery Menu.

Adding borders

Add Borders allows you to add a predefined border to the displayed image. To add a border:

1.Use to select Add Borders, then press .

2.Use to highlight a border type.

–Cancel—Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes.

–Soft Edge—Applies a soft, vignetted frame.

–Inset Border—Applies a frame inside the existing borders of the image.

–Oval—Creates the effect of a traditional oval matte with beveled edges.

–Circle—Creates the effect of a traditional round matte with beveled edges.

–Rectangle—Creates the effect of a traditional rectangular matte with sharp corners.

–Rounded Rectangle—Creates the effect of a modern rectangular matte with softened corners.

–Square—Creates the effect of a traditional square matte with beveled edges.

3.Press to select the border and display the creative sub-menu.

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