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... images for printing 29 Buying prints online 30 7 Using the Setup Menu 31 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
... images for printing 29 Buying prints online 30 7 Using the Setup Menu 31 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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...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 modes on page 15...). 11 and buttons-Scrolls through menus and images. 12 button-Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. 13 Delete button-...
...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 modes on page 15...). 11 and buttons-Scrolls through menus and images. 12 button-Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. 13 Delete button-...
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... sliding the latch as indicated on the camera, press the button. Charge the batteries You can charge batteries in the camera using an optional AC power adapter, in the extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart camera dock or wireless dock base, or in...dock the camera. Insert the batteries. 3. The camera's blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is fully charged when the Battery Charging light turns on page 31). Choose the language Use to the camera, then plug it in an optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7
... sliding the latch as indicated on the camera, press the button. Charge the batteries You can charge batteries in the camera using an optional AC power adapter, in the extra battery bay of an optional HP Photosmart camera dock or wireless dock base, or in...dock the camera. Insert the batteries. 3. The camera's blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is fully charged when the Battery Charging light turns on page 31). Choose the language Use to the camera, then plug it in an optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7
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..., add colors and special effects, and more information: www.hp.com/support. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on your camera packaging, HP Photosmart Essential is the letter of RAM). Double-click the CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 9). 1. If the installation screen does...
..., add colors and special effects, and more information: www.hp.com/support. Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on your camera packaging, HP Photosmart Essential is the letter of RAM). Double-click the CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 9). 1. If the installation screen does...
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... on, regardless of what is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). Frame the subject for your picture. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down, then release it when done. The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting ...
... on, regardless of what is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). Frame the subject for your picture. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down, then release it when done. The Live View display looks like this: 1 Shooting ...
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... scene you press the Shutter button halfway down . 3. frame. 4. If the camera is too close (less than 500 mm or 20 in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on page 15). Optimizing focus ...When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the picture may be out...
... scene you press the Shutter button halfway down . 3. frame. 4. If the camera is too close (less than 500 mm or 20 in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on page 15). Optimizing focus ...When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. This indicates the picture may be out...
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... not use mode, then press . Note The flash is behind your subject, use of digital zoom. To select a shooting mode, press while in the captured image. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to minimize the possibility of human eyes appearing red in Burst, ...to highlight a shooting Auto Mode (Default)-For taking images more grainy than in Auto mode in effect until it takes longer to long distance away. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 When you do not have time to highlight the desired flash mode, then Auto Flash (Default)-The...
... not use mode, then press . Note The flash is behind your subject, use of digital zoom. To select a shooting mode, press while in the captured image. Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to minimize the possibility of human eyes appearing red in Burst, ...to highlight a shooting Auto Mode (Default)-For taking images more grainy than in Auto mode in effect until it takes longer to long distance away. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 When you do not have time to highlight the desired flash mode, then Auto Flash (Default)-The...
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... to highlight Help... The greater the number, the higher the resolution. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 Frame the subject, then press the Shutter button halfway down and hold the Shutter button all the way down to lock the focus and ...exposure. Then press the Shutter button all the way down. 1. Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the...
... to highlight Help... The greater the number, the higher the resolution. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 Frame the subject, then press the Shutter button halfway down and hold the Shutter button all the way down to lock the focus and ...exposure. Then press the Shutter button all the way down. 1. Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the...
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... the Sun setting produces a warmer look to compensate for the scene. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 White Balance Different lighting conditions cast different colors. ISO speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to produce creative effects. For a scene with more accurately and ensuring...allow faster shutter speeds, and can be used when taking pictures in slower shutter speeds. Compensation to the default Auto setting, the camera selects the best ISO speed for this, reproducing colors more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can be of lower quality....
... the Sun setting produces a warmer look to compensate for the scene. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 White Balance Different lighting conditions cast different colors. ISO speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to produce creative effects. For a scene with more accurately and ensuring...allow faster shutter speeds, and can be used when taking pictures in slower shutter speeds. Compensation to the default Auto setting, the camera selects the best ISO speed for this, reproducing colors more grain (or noise) and, therefore, can be of lower quality....
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Use to pan around the magnified image. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 This Image-Deletes the image or video clip. - Use and to select an option, then press . - Press . 2. Viewing thumbnails 1. Press to Playback. Press to ...
Use to pan around the magnified image. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 This Image-Deletes the image or video clip. - Use and to select an option, then press . - Press . 2. Viewing thumbnails 1. Press to Playback. Press to ...
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... to black and white. - 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 exit without saving changes. - Follow the on a black and white version of the image with sharp corners. - Soft Edge... and return to the displayed image. Black & White-Converts color images to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes. - Cancel-Returns to black and white. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23
... to black and white. - 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 exit without saving changes. - Follow the on a black and white version of the image with sharp corners. - Soft Edge... and return to the displayed image. Black & White-Converts color images to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes. - Cancel-Returns to black and white. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23
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... can also perform this method to transfer images and video clips to your camera. Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software If you do not automatically print when the camera is connected to a printer and/or the Internet. 2. For more information, see the...
... can also perform this method to transfer images and video clips to your camera. Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software If you do not automatically print when the camera is connected to a printer and/or the Internet. 2. For more information, see the...
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Verify that came with printing, contact your camera, then turn on the camera to change the setting. 5. there are no printer error messages. 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 Press to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on the camera. Note If you connect the camera to the printer, the Print Setup Menu displays on page 31...
Verify that came with printing, contact your camera, then turn on the camera to change the setting. 5. there are no printer error messages. 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 Press to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on the camera. Note If you connect the camera to the printer, the Print Setup Menu displays on page 31...
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... press . Use to specify the number of copies to 0, then press . 5. To deselect the destination, press again. 4. Connect the camera to select it. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Turn on the camera, then press . 2. Use to select a still image that came with your camera. Selecting images for printing, then press to their destinations. menu. 4. Connect the...
... press . Use to specify the number of copies to 0, then press . 5. To deselect the destination, press again. 4. Connect the camera to select it. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Turn on the camera, then press . 2. Use to select a still image that came with your camera. Selecting images for printing, then press to their destinations. menu. 4. Connect the...
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... a setting, then press . 4. Camera Sounds-Turns the camera sounds (such as button presses and shutter clicks) off and on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). ● Disk Drive-Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC (...Mass Storage Device Class). See Set the date and time on page 7. See Choose the language on page 8. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 While in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of the Image Display. ● Low-For extending battery life...
... a setting, then press . 4. Camera Sounds-Turns the camera sounds (such as button presses and shutter clicks) off and on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). ● Disk Drive-Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC (...Mass Storage Device Class). See Set the date and time on page 7. See Choose the language on page 8. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 While in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of the Image Display. ● Low-For extending battery life...
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... respond when I connect to AC power, then disconnect, then reconnect. ● Insert batteries into a different electrical outlet. Press any camera button to finish processing the last image before taking another picture. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 The NiMH batteries will not charge. ● Try charging the batteries again after they have timed out. Try...
... respond when I connect to AC power, then disconnect, then reconnect. ● Insert batteries into a different electrical outlet. Press any camera button to finish processing the last image before taking another picture. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 The NiMH batteries will not charge. ● Try charging the batteries again after they have timed out. Try...
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... page 26). I don't have a photo printer? I am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software. ● Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as listed on your camera to the HP Customer Care website: www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35 I get professional-quality prints if I cannot transfer images from the USB cable...
... page 26). I don't have a photo printer? I am having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software. ● Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as listed on your camera to the HP Customer Care website: www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35 I get professional-quality prints if I cannot transfer images from the USB cable...
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HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 37 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. 5. Extending or upgrading your contract. 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 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. 5. Extending or upgrading your contract. If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6.
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... used for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on AC power. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Blinking Battery is operating on 75% of the shots. ● The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View...
... used for a prolonged period, the clock may be reset and you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on AC power. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Blinking Battery is operating on 75% of the shots. ● The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View...
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...: Dock's battery bay light turns on solid. About 2 hours for 2 batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 Charging: Quick recharger light is green. However, you should follow the safety precautions below. ● Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera, dock, or quick recharger. ● Insert NiMH batteries in the correct...
...: Dock's battery bay light turns on solid. About 2 hours for 2 batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 Charging: Quick recharger light is green. However, you should follow the safety precautions below. ● Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera, dock, or quick recharger. ● Insert NiMH batteries in the correct...
