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......23 Adding borders...23 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 online destinations in the camera 28 Sending images to online destinations...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
......23 Adding borders...23 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 online destinations in the camera 28 Sending images to online destinations...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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...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 View and Playback (seeTaking pictures and recording video clips on page 11...and Reviewing images and video clips on page 20). 6 Power light. 7 button. 8 Zoom lever-See Using zoom on page 21). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 5 1 Getting started Use this section to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live View (see Using the shooting...
...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 View and Playback (seeTaking pictures and recording video clips on page 11...and Reviewing images and video clips on page 20). 6 Power light. 7 button. 8 Zoom lever-See Using zoom on page 21). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 5 1 Getting started Use this section to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live View (see Using the shooting...
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...(if you are using an optional AC power adapter, in the extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart camera dock or wireless dock base, or in an optional HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base, the dock's Battery Charging light blinks). Choose the language Use ...blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is fully charged when the Battery Charging light turns on solid (approximately 12-15 hours). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Note Turn the camera off before using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before removing the batteries...
...(if you are using an optional AC power adapter, in the extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart camera dock or wireless dock base, or in an optional HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base, the dock's Battery Charging light blinks). Choose the language Use ...blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is fully charged when the Battery Charging light turns on solid (approximately 12-15 hours). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Note Turn the camera off before using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before removing the batteries...
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... are in the smaller slot as features for modifying stored images (remove red eyes, 8 Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for displaying camera images on a television when connected through an optional HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base (see Using the Setup Menu on , press until the date and time...
... are in the smaller slot as features for modifying stored images (remove red eyes, 8 Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for displaying camera images on a television when connected through an optional HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base (see Using the Setup Menu on , press until the date and time...
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...click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is installed (see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Macintosh systems). See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28. ● HP Photosmart Essential Software (for Windows 98, 98SE, Me, and 2000 systems, and for Windows ...XP systems with less than 128 MB of your camera contains the following versions of HP Photosmart Software: ● HP Photosmart Premier Software (for Windows XP and XP x64 systems with your CD drive, then click OK. 3. When the software...
...click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is installed (see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Macintosh systems). See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28. ● HP Photosmart Essential Software (for Windows 98, 98SE, Me, and 2000 systems, and for Windows ...XP systems with less than 128 MB of your camera contains the following versions of HP Photosmart Software: ● HP Photosmart Premier Software (for Windows XP and XP x64 systems with your CD drive, then click OK. 3. When the software...
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Chapter 1 (continued) For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 For information on printing images See Printing images from the camera on page 26 Tip To switch between Live View and Playback, press . 10
Chapter 1 (continued) For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 For information on printing images See Printing images from the camera on page 26 Tip To switch between Live View and Playback, press . 10
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... recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. Press until appears briefly in the Image Display. Frame the subject for your picture. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 This indicates you to frame pictures and video clips in the upper right corner of the Image Display. To activate...
... recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. Press until appears briefly in the Image Display. Frame the subject for your picture. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 This indicates you to frame pictures and video clips in the upper right corner of the Image Display. To activate...
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... When it briefly in Playback, see Optimizing focus on page 32. If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in Instant Review. If you press the Shutter button halfway ...down , the camera searches for focus and exposure and your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use Focus Lock (see Optimizing exposure on page 13). 12 Note To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer...
... When it briefly in Playback, see Optimizing focus on page 32. If the focus brackets do not frame your subject, use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in Instant Review. If you press the Shutter button halfway ...down , the camera searches for focus and exposure and your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use Focus Lock (see Optimizing exposure on page 13). 12 Note To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer...
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...) and determines the scene will not take the picture. If the camera is set to Macro and cannot focus, the camera will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down . 3. If the camera is set the...
...) and determines the scene will not take the picture. If the camera is set to Macro and cannot focus, the camera will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down . 3. If the camera is set the...
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... to select a special shooting mode. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with optical zoom. Flash Off-The camera does not use mode, then press . HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 Note 2 Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image, so your picture may be more quickly than the same picture...
... to select a special shooting mode. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with optical zoom. Flash Off-The camera does not use mode, then press . HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 Note 2 Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image, so your picture may be more quickly than the same picture...
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... select them, see Using the shooting modes on page 12). Press to highlight a setting, then press . 4. in Instant Review. Use to exit the Capture Menu. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 Note To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting, see Recording audio on page 21. Press while in...
... select them, see Using the shooting modes on page 12). Press to highlight a setting, then press . 4. in Instant Review. Use to exit the Capture Menu. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 Note To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting, see Recording audio on page 21. Press while in...
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... more accurately and ensuring that whites appear white in dark areas without a flash at ISO 100, use a tripod. You can be of fast moving objects. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 Compensation to the image. For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. ISO speed This setting adjusts...
... more accurately and ensuring that whites appear white in dark areas without a flash at ISO 100, use a tripod. You can be of fast moving objects. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 Compensation to the image. For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. ISO speed This setting adjusts...
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.... 20 For information about each image or video clip. 1 Battery indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 2 Memory card indicator. 3 1 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28). 4 Number of images to scroll through your images and video clips (video clips play automatically). Use to scroll through...
.... 20 For information about each image or video clip. 1 Battery indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 2 Memory card indicator. 3 1 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28). 4 Number of images to scroll through your images and video clips (video clips play automatically). Use to scroll through...
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... (same as Zoom In on Card)-Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal memory or memory card. Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback: 1. The currently displayed image is for viewing purposes only; Viewing thumbnails 1. Cancel...
... (same as Zoom In on Card)-Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal memory or memory card. Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback: 1. The currently displayed image is for viewing purposes only; Viewing thumbnails 1. Cancel...
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... scheme and return to a TV. Rounded Rectangle-Uses a rectangle 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. Recording audio Record Audio allows you to record an audio clip and attach... instructions to the Add Borders sub-menu. Select Record Audio to an existing image. 1. To hear audio associated with soft corners for the matte border. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23
... scheme and return to a TV. Rounded Rectangle-Uses a rectangle 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. Recording audio Record Audio allows you to record an audio clip and attach... instructions to the Add Borders sub-menu. Select Record Audio to an existing image. 1. To hear audio associated with soft corners for the matte border. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23
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... to transfer images and video clips to the computer. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Transferring images with your camera. 3. Tip You can still transfer images and video clips to...is connected to transfer the images. However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features for sharing or printing (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 Transferring images without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your computer. For more ...
... to transfer images and video clips to the computer. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Transferring images with your camera. 3. Tip You can still transfer images and video clips to...is connected to transfer the images. However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features for sharing or printing (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 Transferring images without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your computer. For more ...
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..., set the camera to a folder on the camera. - Turn off the camera, connect it to the computer. 2. Either the HP Photosmart Software, Image Capture, or iPhoto starts automatically and guides you have built-in the printer, and 26 Note On Macintosh computers, if you... to your computer's memory card slot). 2. For Windows computers: 1. When you through the process of transferring images. Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have finished transferring images, disconnect the camera from the camera You can put your camera's optional memory card into your camera. 4....
..., set the camera to a folder on the camera. - Turn off the camera, connect it to the computer. 2. Either the HP Photosmart Software, Image Capture, or iPhoto starts automatically and guides you have built-in the printer, and 26 Note On Macintosh computers, if you... to your computer's memory card slot). 2. For Windows computers: 1. When you through the process of transferring images. Some computers and HP Photosmart printers have finished transferring images, disconnect the camera from the camera You can put your camera's optional memory card into your camera. 4....
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... change the setting. 5. Press to a nonHP printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 Note If you connect the camera to begin printing. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. there are no printer error messages. 2. When the camera is set to change the...
... change the setting. 5. Press to a nonHP printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 Note If you connect the camera to begin printing. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. there are no printer error messages. 2. When the camera is set to change the...
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... You can specify up online destinations in the camera on page 28). 2. Visit www.hp.com/go/ sharing. You must have the HP Photosmart Software, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows) or HP Photosmart Mac (Macintosh), on your computer to print. Print-Allows you to select images and ...destinations (see Sending images to the Internet. 2. For information about this software, see About the HP Photosmart Software on the camera, then press . 28 6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express, you can select still images in your camera to print automatically (see Selecting images for...
... You can specify up online destinations in the camera on page 28). 2. Visit www.hp.com/go/ sharing. You must have the HP Photosmart Software, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows) or HP Photosmart Mac (Macintosh), on your computer to print. Print-Allows you to select images and ...destinations (see Sending images to the Internet. 2. For information about this software, see About the HP Photosmart Software on the camera, then press . 28 6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express, you can select still images in your camera to print automatically (see Selecting images for...
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...that the new destinations are now in the Share dialog box to online destinations 1. Connect the camera to 0, then press . 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Follow the instructions in the camera. menu. 4. Connect the camera to 99), then press . Sending ...that came with your camera. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . A appears over the destination in your camera. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. The images are automatically printed. Use to their destinations. To deselect Print, select Print again, set ...
...that the new destinations are now in the Share dialog box to online destinations 1. Connect the camera to 0, then press . 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Follow the instructions in the camera. menu. 4. Connect the camera to 99), then press . Sending ...that came with your camera. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . A appears over the destination in your camera. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. The images are automatically printed. Use to their destinations. To deselect Print, select Print again, set ...