HP M730 manual Using the Design Gallery Menu, Applying artistic effects

5 Using the Design Gallery Menu

You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images.

1.While inPlayback, useto scroll to an image, then press .

2.Useto highlight Design Gallery, then press .

3.Useto highlight an option, then pressand follow any on-camera instructions.

Apply Artistic Effects—Allows you to apply an artistic effect to an image (see “Applying artistic effects” on page 22).

Modify Color—Allows you to a apply color effect to an image (see “Modifying colors” on page 23).

Add Borders—Allows you to add a border to an image (see “Adding borders” on page 23).

Rotate—Rotates images in 90-degree increments.

Use to rotate the image clockwise or counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments.

Press to save the image in the new orientation.

Crop—Allows you to crop an image to the selected orientation (see “Cropping images” on page 23).

Unless otherwise stated, Design Gallery effects are applied to a copy of the image; the original image is retained.

Applying artistic effects

TIP: If you need to crop an image (see “Cropping images” on page 23), do so before applying artistic effects or adding borders. If you plan to apply artistic effects or modify colors, do so before adding a border.

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.While in the Design Gallery Menu, use to select Apply Artistic Effects, then press .

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

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

•Soft Glow—Adds a diffuse, bright ethereal glow.

•Slimming—Compresses centered subjects for a slimmer look.

•Kaleidoscope—Mirrors the image in four directions.

3.Press to select the artistic effect and display the Apply Artistic Effects menu. Follow the on-camera instructions to adjust the artistic effect.

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

Design Gallery Menu. Press to exit without saving and return to the Apply Artistic Effects menu.

22 Using the Design Gallery Menu