		hs.graphicsDir = PROJECT_URL + 'js/highslide/graphics/';
		hs.align = 'center';
		hs.transitions = ['expand', 'crossfade'];
		hs.outlineType = 'drop-shadow';
		hs.fadeInOut = true;
		hs.dimmingOpacity = 0.75;
		hs.showCredits = false;

		hs.preserveContent = false;
		hs.registerOverlay({
			html: '<div class="closebutton" onclick="return hs.close(this)" title="Close"></div>',
			position: 'top right',
			fade: 2 // fading the semi-transparent overlay looks bad in IE
		});
