Contents

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Getting started.......................................................................................................

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Camera top, back, and side....................................................................................

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Camera front, bottom, and side...............................................................................

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Before taking pictures..............................................................................................

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Install the batteries...........................................................................................

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Turn on the camera..........................................................................................

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Choose the language.......................................................................................

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Set the date and time.......................................................................................

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Install and format an optional memory card.....................................................

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Install the software...........................................................................................

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Using your camera..................................................................................................

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2 Taking pictures and recording video clips.......................................................

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Taking still pictures................................................................................................

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Recording video clips............................................................................................

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Instant Review.......................................................................................................

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Digital zoom...........................................................................................................

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Using the focus range settings..............................................................................

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Using the Capture Menu.......................................................................................

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Using the Self-Timer mode.............................................................................

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Flash Setting—Red-Eye.................................................................................

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Exposure Compensation................................................................................

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White Balance................................................................................................

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ISO speed......................................................................................................

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3 Reviewing images and video clips....................................................................

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Using Playback......................................................................................................

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Deleting images..............................................................................................

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Using the Playback Menu......................................................................................

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Viewing thumbnails........................................................................................

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Magnifying images.........................................................................................

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Selecting images for printing..........................................................................

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Recording audio.............................................................................................

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4 Transferring and printing images......................................................................

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Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software..............................................

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Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software.........................................

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Connecting to the computer...........................................................................

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Using a memory card reader..........................................................................

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Printing images from the camera...........................................................................

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5 Using the Setup Menu.........................................................................................

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Troubleshooting..................................................................................................

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Resetting the camera............................................................................................

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Problems and solutions.........................................................................................

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Product support...................................................................................................

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Helpful websites....................................................................................................

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Getting assistance.................................................................................................

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HP Photosmart E427 Digital Camera

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