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... Selecting 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
... Selecting 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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... and buttons-Scrolls through menus and images. 12 button-Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. 13 Delete button-Accesses the Delete function while in Playback (see Deleting images on page 21). 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. ...
... and buttons-Scrolls through menus and images. 12 button-Displays camera menus, selects options, and confirms actions. 13 Delete button-Accesses the Delete function while in Playback (see Deleting images on page 21). 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. ...
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... batteries in the camera using a camera dock or wireless dock base, plug in the dock, then dock the camera. The battery is charging (if you want, then press . Turn on the camera To turn on solid (approximately 12-15 hours). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Install the ...batteries 1. Close the Battery/Memory card door. Insert the batteries. 3. The camera's blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is...
... batteries in the camera using a camera dock or wireless dock base, plug in the dock, then dock the camera. The battery is charging (if you want, then press . Turn on the camera To turn on solid (approximately 12-15 hours). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Install the ...batteries 1. Close the Battery/Memory card door. Insert the batteries. 3. The camera's blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is...
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... features that you've completed setup, you use them, see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Windows XP systems with at least 128 MB of RAM). See About the HP Photosmart Software on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 Macintosh 1. Windows If your Windows computer does not meet the system requirements as...
... features that you've completed setup, you use them, see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Windows XP systems with at least 128 MB of RAM). See About the HP Photosmart Software on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 Macintosh 1. Windows If your Windows computer does not meet the system requirements as...
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...is on, regardless of the Image Display. To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down to take a picture almost any time the camera is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). Taking still pictures You can take the picture. 5. Press the Shutter button all the way...39). 3 Memory card indicator. 4 12 Pictures remaining count. 5 Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). 4. The focus brackets in the Image Display. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 To activate Live View, press until appears briefly in Live View. 2.
...is on, regardless of the Image Display. To add an audio clip, continue holding the Shutter button down to take a picture almost any time the camera is locked (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). Taking still pictures You can take the picture. 5. Press the Shutter button all the way...39). 3 Memory card indicator. 4 12 Pictures remaining count. 5 Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). 4. The focus brackets in the Image Display. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 To activate Live View, press until appears briefly in Live View. 2.
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...● Move within the focus brackets. In low light or low contrast situations, frame a brighter or higher contrast object. 2. If the camera is too close (less than Fast Shot (see Macro under Using the shooting modes on page 15). Hold the Shutter button halfway down . ...re- Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down to Macro and cannot focus, the camera will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Try one of focus because...
...● Move within the focus brackets. In low light or low contrast situations, frame a brighter or higher contrast object. 2. If the camera is too close (less than Fast Shot (see Macro under Using the shooting modes on page 15). Hold the Shutter button halfway down . ...re- Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus, the focus brackets turn red. Try releasing the Shutter button, reframing, and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down to Macro and cannot focus, the camera will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Try one of focus because...
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... of human eyes appearing red in effect until it is a moderate to increase the light on the front of your subject. 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 taken with the existing light...Self-Timer mode on page 15. Red eye The red-eye phenomenon is behind your subjects wait for particular types of digital zoom. Using RedEye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to select a special shooting mode. If the light is caused when light from...
... of human eyes appearing red in effect until it is a moderate to increase the light on the front of your subject. 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 taken with the existing light...Self-Timer mode on page 15. Red eye The red-eye phenomenon is behind your subjects wait for particular types of digital zoom. Using RedEye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to select a special shooting mode. If the light is caused when light from...
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The Image Display remains off the camera. Use to 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in ). ● Normal (6MP) (Default)-For printing images up to highlight a setting, then press . 4. Image Quality-Sets resolution and compression for images. M525: ● 6MP Best-For enlarging or ...with the Self-Timer setting, see Recording audio on page 23. to lock the focus and exposure. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 While in Instant Review (see Instant Review on -camera information about shooting modes and another way to select them, see Deleting images on page 21. The...
The Image Display remains off the camera. Use to 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in ). ● Normal (6MP) (Default)-For printing images up to highlight a setting, then press . 4. Image Quality-Sets resolution and compression for images. M525: ● 6MP Best-For enlarging or ...with the Self-Timer setting, see Recording audio on page 23. to lock the focus and exposure. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 While in Instant Review (see Instant Review on -camera information about shooting modes and another way to select them, see Deleting images on page 21. The...
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...Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with many dark objects, decrease the Exposure Compensation. White Balance Different lighting conditions cast different colors. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. When ISO Speed is set 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 white balance ...
...Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with many dark objects, decrease the Exposure Compensation. White Balance Different lighting conditions cast different colors. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. When ISO Speed is set 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 white balance ...
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... Images (in Memory/on the Zoom lever). Format (Memory/Card)-Deletes all stored images and video clips. - Press . 2. 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.
... Images (in Memory/on the Zoom lever). Format (Memory/Card)-Deletes all stored images and video clips. - Press . 2. 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.
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... with the specified color scheme and return to the Design Gallery Menu. Press to save a copy of the image with beveled edges. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 B&W Tints-Applies color tones to a black and white version of an image. 3. Sepia-Converts image to a brownish tone to look...-Adds a rectangular matte border 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. - To hear audio associated with sharp corners. - Oval-Adds an oval...
... with the specified color scheme and return to the Design Gallery Menu. Press to save a copy of the image with beveled edges. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 B&W Tints-Applies color tones to a black and white version of an image. 3. Sepia-Converts image to a brownish tone to look...-Adds a rectangular matte border 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. - To hear audio associated with sharp corners. - Oval-Adds an oval...
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... or Buy Prints Online on the camera's Photosmart Express Menu (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28). ● Images marked for sharing or printing (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28), verify that came with your camera. 3. Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on the ...clips to your computer by: ● Connecting your camera directly to the computer (see Connecting to the computer on page 26) ● Using a memory card reader (see Using a memory card reader on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 For more information, see the Help feature ...
... or Buy Prints Online on the camera's Photosmart Express Menu (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28). ● Images marked for sharing or printing (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28), verify that came with your camera. 3. Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on the ...clips to your computer by: ● Connecting your camera directly to the computer (see Connecting to the computer on page 26) ● Using a memory card reader (see Using a memory card reader on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 For more information, see the Help feature ...
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... printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. Note If you connect the camera to begin printing. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. 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...
... printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. Note If you connect the camera to begin printing. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. 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...
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... to set the number of copies to print (up destinations in your camera. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 7. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Follow the instructions in the Share dialog box to online destinations 1. Use to send. 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Repeat Step 3 to continue selecting images to highlight Print. 3. menu. 4. Turn...
... to set the number of copies to print (up destinations in your camera. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 7. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Follow the instructions in the Share dialog box to online destinations 1. Use to send. 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Repeat Step 3 to continue selecting images to highlight Print. 3. menu. 4. Turn...
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...option, then press to the computer on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using MSDC (Mass Storage Device Class). Settings you specify remain until you to set preferences for displaying camera images on . See Set the date and time on page 7....press , then use to highlight a setting, then press . 4. See Choose the language on page 8. On (Default), Off. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 While in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of Asia. (Language)-Sets the language. TV Configuration-Sets the video signal format...
...option, then press to the computer on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using MSDC (Mass Storage Device Class). Settings you specify remain until you to set preferences for displaying camera images on . See Set the date and time on page 7....press , then use to highlight a setting, then press . 4. See Choose the language on page 8. On (Default), Off. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 While in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of Asia. (Language)-Sets the language. TV Configuration-Sets the video signal format...
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... 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 an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries. Press any camera button to AC power (directly or through...32). ● Check to AC power, then disconnect, then reconnect. ● Insert batteries into a different electrical outlet. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 Try connecting to finish processing the last image before taking another picture. The Image Display is connected to a computer (...
... 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 an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries. Press any camera button to AC power (directly or through...32). ● Check to AC power, then disconnect, then reconnect. ● Insert batteries into a different electrical outlet. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 Try connecting to finish processing the last image before taking another picture. The Image Display is connected to a computer (...
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.... ● Refer to another USB port on the computer. ● Turn the camera off, then on page 36). I don't have a photo printer? Use the Buy Prints Online feature on the Photosmart Express Menu (see Product support on again. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35 My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not...
.... ● Refer to another USB port on the computer. ● Turn the camera off, then on page 36). I don't have a photo printer? Use the Buy Prints Online feature on the Photosmart Express Menu (see Product support on again. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35 My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not...
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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. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 37 If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. 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. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 37 If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. 5.
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...on AC power. Note If the camera is obtained with at least a 5 minute break between sessions. In addition: ● The minimum number of Live View (10 seconds per picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Power indicators When the batteries ...are low or the camera is low. Camera will power down . Battery Type Alkaline NiMH Photo Lithium Minimum 77 215 365 Number of Shots...
...on AC power. Note If the camera is obtained with at least a 5 minute break between sessions. In addition: ● The minimum number of Live View (10 seconds per picture) and Playback (4 seconds per picture. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Power indicators When the batteries ...are low or the camera is low. Camera will power down . Battery Type Alkaline NiMH Photo Lithium Minimum 77 215 365 Number of Shots...
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... for 2 batteries. These devices may be warm while charging NiMH batteries. Charging: Quick recharger light is green. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 Charging complete: Quick recharger light is yellow. This is normal. Safety precautions for recharging batteries You can recharge...recharger. (continued) Charge location Average charge time Signals In battery bay of the HP 2-3 hours Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock Charging: Dock's battery bay light blinks. In HP Photosmart MSeries quick recharger 1 hour for 4 batteries. However, you should follow the safety...
... for 2 batteries. These devices may be warm while charging NiMH batteries. Charging: Quick recharger light is green. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 Charging complete: Quick recharger light is yellow. This is normal. Safety precautions for recharging batteries You can recharge...recharger. (continued) Charge location Average charge time Signals In battery bay of the HP 2-3 hours Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock Charging: Dock's battery bay light blinks. In HP Photosmart MSeries quick recharger 1 hour for 4 batteries. However, you should follow the safety...