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...Recording audio...23 5 Transferring and printing images 25 Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software 25 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software 25 Printing images from the camera 26 6 Using HP Photosmart Express 28 Using the Photosmart Express Menu 28 Setting up ...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 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 3
...Recording audio...23 5 Transferring and printing images 25 Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software 25 Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software 25 Printing images from the camera 26 6 Using HP Photosmart Express 28 Using the Photosmart Express Menu 28 Setting up ...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 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 3
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HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 5 Camera top and back 1 3 4 567 2 15 14 8 9 10 11 13 12 1 Shutter button. 2 Video button. 3 Flash button-See Setting the flash on page 15. 4 Photosmart Express button-See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28. 5 Live View/Playback button-Switches between Live ...button. 8 Zoom lever-See Using zoom on page 14. 9 Wrist strap mount. 10 Mode button-Press to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. 1 Getting started Use this section to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live View ...
HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 5 Camera top and back 1 3 4 567 2 15 14 8 9 10 11 13 12 1 Shutter button. 2 Video button. 3 Flash button-See Setting the flash on page 15. 4 Photosmart Express button-See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28. 5 Live View/Playback button-Switches between Live ...button. 8 Zoom lever-See Using zoom on page 14. 9 Wrist strap mount. 10 Mode button-Press to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. 1 Getting started Use this section to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live View ...
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... If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before removing the batteries. Turn on the camera To turn on solid (approximately 12-15 hours). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Close the Battery/Memory card door. The battery is charging (if you want, then press... . If you are charging in the dock, then dock the camera. The camera's blinking Battery Charging light indicates...
... If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before removing the batteries. Turn on the camera To turn on solid (approximately 12-15 hours). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Close the Battery/Memory card door. The battery is charging (if you want, then press... . If you are charging in the dock, then dock the camera. The camera's blinking Battery Charging light indicates...
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... on reviewing images and See Reviewing images and video clips video clips on the camera on page 9. See About the HP Photosmart Software on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 When the software has finished installing, re-enable virus protection software. Double-click... the installer icon, then follow the on your camera Now that let you can take and...
... on reviewing images and See Reviewing images and video clips video clips on the camera on page 9. See About the HP Photosmart Software on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 When the software has finished installing, re-enable virus protection software. Double-click... the installer icon, then follow the on your camera Now that let you can take and...
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Press until appears briefly in the Image Display. Press the Shutter button all the way down , then release it when done. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting mode indicator. 2 Battery level indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 3 Memory ...and exposure on page 12). 4. To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down to take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on the Image Display. 1. Frame the subject for your picture. 3....
Press until appears briefly in the Image Display. Press the Shutter button all the way down , then release it when done. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting mode indicator. 2 Battery level indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 3 Memory ...and exposure on page 12). 4. To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down to take a picture almost any time the camera is on, regardless of what is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on the Image Display. 1. Frame the subject for your picture. 3....
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... out of focus because the subject is set the camera to focus in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Hold the Shutter button halfway down to take the picture. Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the...
... out of focus because the subject is set the camera to focus in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Hold the Shutter button halfway down to take the picture. Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the...
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...the flash range or to capture scenes with optical zoom. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to increase the light on the front of your subject. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 Note The flash is caused when light from the flash reflects off... the camera. Fast Shot-For taking good shots quickly, when you need higher quality, limit the use ...
...the flash range or to capture scenes with optical zoom. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to increase the light on the front of your subject. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 Note The flash is caused when light from the flash reflects off... the camera. Fast Shot-For taking good shots quickly, when you need higher quality, limit the use ...
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... that affect the characteristics of memory. The greater the number, the higher the resolution. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 You can delete the entire burst sequence in the option's Shooting Modes-For selecting a shooting mode. Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu... effect until it is taken. To delete individual images, see Instant Review on page 12). Use to highlight Burst , then press . 2. For on-camera information about shooting modes and another way to lock the focus and exposure. For information about an option, use to the default Auto shooting mode...
... that affect the characteristics of memory. The greater the number, the higher the resolution. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 You can delete the entire burst sequence in the option's Shooting Modes-For selecting a shooting mode. Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu... effect until it is taken. To delete individual images, see Instant Review on page 12). Use to highlight Burst , then press . 2. For on-camera information about shooting modes and another way to lock the focus and exposure. For information about an option, use to the default Auto shooting mode...
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...the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 ISO speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of grain (or noise), but result in slower shutter speeds. This setting allows the camera to compensate for the scene. Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter ... without a flash at ISO 100, use a tripod. Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of the camera to the default Auto setting, the camera selects the best ISO speed for this, reproducing colors more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can also adjust the...
...the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 ISO speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of grain (or noise), but result in slower shutter speeds. This setting allows the camera to compensate for the scene. Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter ... without a flash at ISO 100, use a tripod. Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of the camera to the default Auto setting, the camera selects the best ISO speed for this, reproducing colors more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can also adjust the...
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... thumbnails 1. Use and to scroll through the thumbnails. 3. it does not permanently alter the image. 1. All Images (in Memory/on the Zoom lever). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 This Image-Deletes the image or video clip. - Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. Use and to change the magnification. 4. Use to...
... thumbnails 1. Use and to scroll through the thumbnails. 3. it does not permanently alter the image. 1. All Images (in Memory/on the Zoom lever). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 This Image-Deletes the image or video clip. - Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. Use and to change the magnification. 4. Use to...
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... version of the image with still images or video clips, transfer them to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to the Design Gallery Menu without saving and return to select Modify Color, then press . - ... rectangular matte border with the specified border and return to adjust the border. 4. B&W Tints-Applies color tones on the image. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 Sepia-Converts image to a brownish tone to select the border and display the Creative sub-menu. Press to look old-fashioned. ...
... version of the image with still images or video clips, transfer them to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to the Design Gallery Menu without saving and return to select Modify Color, then press . - ... rectangular matte border with the specified border and return to adjust the border. 4. B&W Tints-Applies color tones on the image. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 Sepia-Converts image to a brownish tone to select the border and display the Creative sub-menu. Press to look old-fashioned. ...
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... reader on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 If you do not automatically print when the camera is connected to a printer and/or the Internet. 2. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Transferring images without the HP Photosmart Software that came with...
... reader on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 If you do not automatically print when the camera is connected to a printer and/or the Internet. 2. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Transferring images without the HP Photosmart Software that came with...
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... encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. When the camera is set to the printer, the Print Setup Menu displays on page 31). 3. Connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that the camera's USB Configuration is connected to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on the camera. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27
... encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. When the camera is set to the printer, the Print Setup Menu displays on page 31). 3. Connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that the camera's USB Configuration is connected to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on the camera. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27
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... press . 2. Use to specify the number of copies to their destinations. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . Connect the camera to verify that came with your camera. Disconnect the camera from the computer, then press to your camera. 4. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Selecting images for printing, use to send. 5. Connect the... for printing 1. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 7. The images you want to send, then press to select a still image that came with your camera. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29
... press . 2. Use to specify the number of copies to their destinations. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . Connect the camera to verify that came with your camera. Disconnect the camera from the computer, then press to your camera. 4. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Selecting images for printing, use to send. 5. Connect the... for printing 1. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 7. The images you want to send, then press to select a still image that came with your camera. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29
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... the date and time on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). ● Disk Drive-Recognizes the camera as button presses and shutter clicks) off and on page 7. See Connecting to the computer on page 8. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 Settings you specify remain until you to...
... the date and time on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). ● Disk Drive-Recognizes the camera as button presses and shutter clicks) off and on page 7. See Connecting to the computer on page 8. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 Settings you specify remain until you to...
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... have drained awhile. ● Use only the approved HP AC power adapter. ● If charging the batteries in the HP quick recharger or the spare battery charging bay of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to Action. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 If the Image Display does not turn on...
... have drained awhile. ● Use only the approved HP AC power adapter. ● If charging the batteries in the HP quick recharger or the spare battery charging bay of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to Action. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 If the Image Display does not turn on...
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...on page 30). Close the HP Photosmart Transfer Software, remove the camera from the optional dock or disconnect the camera from the camera to my computer. ● Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the...HP Customer Care website: www.hp.com/support. I don't have a photo printer? My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not fix the problem, reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32 ). ● If the problem persists, contact HP Support (see Resetting the camera on page 32). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera...
...on page 30). Close the HP Photosmart Transfer Software, remove the camera from the optional dock or disconnect the camera from the camera to my computer. ● Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the...HP Customer Care website: www.hp.com/support. I don't have a photo printer? My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not fix the problem, reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32 ). ● If the problem persists, contact HP Support (see Resetting the camera on page 32). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera...
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... 32 in this section to find support information for your camera). 3. After the limited warranty period, help is available to qualified online support specialists. - HP online support is available online at www.hp.com/support, or contact the store where you register your digital camera, including links to helpful websites and an overview of support...
... 32 in this section to find support information for your camera). 3. After the limited warranty period, help is available to qualified online support specialists. - HP online support is available online at www.hp.com/support, or contact the store where you register your digital camera, including links to helpful websites and an overview of support...
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If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 37 5. Extending or upgrading your contract. If you would like to extend or upgrade your camera's warranty, please contact the store where you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your warranty.
If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 37 5. Extending or upgrading your contract. If you would like to extend or upgrade your camera's warranty, please contact the store where you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your warranty.
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...Minimum 77 215 365 Number of the shots. ● The CIPA number is obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. Camera will power down . Optical zoom (both directions) are used for 8 seconds per picture). If no battery icon appears in the Image ...The average number of shots that may be obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Power indicators When the batteries are low or the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and you...
...Minimum 77 215 365 Number of the shots. ● The CIPA number is obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. Camera will power down . Optical zoom (both directions) are used for 8 seconds per picture). If no battery icon appears in the Image ...The average number of shots that may be obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Power indicators When the batteries are low or the camera is without batteries for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and you...