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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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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 View and Playback (seeTaking pictures and recording video clips...
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 View and Playback (seeTaking pictures and recording video clips...
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... 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). If using them the first time ...dock base, plug in to choose the language you want, then press . The battery is charging (if you are charging in an optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. Choose the language Use to an electrical outlet. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Insert the batteries. 3.
... 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). If using them the first time ...dock base, plug in to choose the language you want, then press . The battery is charging (if you are charging in an optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. Choose the language Use to an electrical outlet. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Insert the batteries. 3.
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...CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 Note If you have the extra features specified in the HP Photosmart Software. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. This version of RAM). To learn more information: www.hp.com/support. For information...does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is installed (see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Windows XP systems with at least 128 MB of your computer. When the software has finished installing, ...
...CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 Note If you have the extra features specified in the HP Photosmart Software. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. This version of RAM). To learn more information: www.hp.com/support. For information...does not appear, click Start, click Run, type D:\Setup.exe, where D is installed (see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for Windows XP systems with at least 128 MB of your computer. When the software has finished installing, ...
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... pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. The focus brackets in the upper right corner of the Image Display. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 Press until appears briefly in the Image Display. To activate Live View, press until appears briefly in the Image Display turn...
... pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. The focus brackets in the upper right corner of the Image Display. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 Press until appears briefly in the Image Display. To activate Live View, press until appears briefly in the Image Display turn...
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... exposure When you are still red: ● Select a shooting mode more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 If the camera is out of focus because the subject is set the camera to Auto (see Auto under Using the...
... exposure When you are still red: ● Select a shooting mode more quickly by pre-focusing in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 If the camera is out of focus because the subject is set the camera to Auto (see Auto under Using the...
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... appearing red in effect until it takes longer to highlight the desired flash mode, then Auto Flash (Default)-The camera uses the flash if necessary. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to Red-Eye. They are predefined settings for...
... appearing red in effect until it takes longer to highlight the desired flash mode, then Auto Flash (Default)-The camera uses the flash if necessary. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 Red-Eye-The camera uses the flash with red-eye reduction, if necessary, to Red-Eye. They are predefined settings for...
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... on-camera information about shooting modes and another way to images taken with the Self-Timer setting, see Using the shooting modes on page 21. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 to highlight Burst , then press . 2. Image Quality-Sets resolution and compression for images. The camera takes pictures as quickly as possible...
... on-camera information about shooting modes and another way to images taken with the Self-Timer setting, see Using the shooting modes on page 21. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 to highlight Burst , then press . 2. Image Quality-Sets resolution and compression for images. The camera takes pictures as quickly as possible...
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... ensuring that whites appear white in the final image. For a scene with the least amount of lower quality. This setting allows the camera to light. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 Lower ISO speeds capture images with many dark objects, decrease the Exposure Compensation. For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look...
... ensuring that whites appear white in the final image. For a scene with the least amount of lower quality. This setting allows the camera to light. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 Lower ISO speeds capture images with many dark objects, decrease the Exposure Compensation. For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look...
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... as Zoom In on Card)-Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal memory or memory card. Use and to select an option, then press . - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. Use to pan around the magnified image. 3. While in Playback, press Thumbnails to Playback...
... as Zoom In on Card)-Deletes all stored files, then formats the internal memory or memory card. Use and to select an option, then press . - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. Use to pan around the magnified image. 3. While in Playback, press Thumbnails to Playback...
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... border. 4. to exit without saving changes. - Rectangle-Adds a rectangular matte border with soft corners for the matte border. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 Cancel-Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving and return to the Add Borders sub-menu. Black and ... 2. Circle-Adds a circular 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 the Design Gallery Menu. Select Record Audio to the Design Gallery Menu without saving ...
... border. 4. to exit without saving changes. - Rectangle-Adds a rectangular matte border with soft corners for the matte border. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 Cancel-Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving and return to the Add Borders sub-menu. Black and ... 2. Circle-Adds a circular 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 the Design Gallery Menu. Select Record Audio to the Design Gallery Menu without saving ...
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... reader (see Using a memory card reader on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 For more information, see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the dock User Guide). 1. Transferring images without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera. 5 Transferring and printing...
... reader (see Using a memory card reader on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 For more information, see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the dock User Guide). 1. Transferring images without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera. 5 Transferring and printing...
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... are no printer error messages. 2. When the camera is set to change the setting. 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 Press to a nonHP printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. Verify that came with printing, contact your camera, then turn on page 31...
... are no printer error messages. 2. When the camera is set to change the setting. 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 Press to a nonHP printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. Verify that came with printing, contact your camera, then turn on page 31...
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...USB cable that came with your camera. 4. Sending images to highlight Print. 3. Turn on the camera, then press . 2. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Use to online destinations 1. Connect the camera to select it. 3. Use to 0, then press . 5. Selecting.... 2. Use to specify the number of copies to highlight the first destination. 3. To deselect the destination, press again. 4. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Repeat Step 3 to continue selecting images to your computer using the USB cable that you selected are automatically...
...USB cable that came with your camera. 4. Sending images to highlight Print. 3. Turn on the camera, then press . 2. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Use to online destinations 1. Connect the camera to select it. 3. Use to 0, then press . 5. Selecting.... 2. Use to specify the number of copies to highlight the first destination. 3. To deselect the destination, press again. 4. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 Repeat Step 3 to continue selecting images to your computer using the USB cable that you selected are automatically...
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... shutter clicks) off and on page 7. Date & Time-Sets the date and time. Use to highlight a menu option, then press to highlight a setting, then press . 4. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 Settings you specify remain until you to set preferences for displaying camera images on page 8. USB Configuration-Specifies how a computer recognizes...
... shutter clicks) off and on page 7. Date & Time-Sets the date and time. Use to highlight a menu option, then press to highlight a setting, then press . 4. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 Settings you specify remain until you to set preferences for displaying camera images on page 8. USB Configuration-Specifies how a computer recognizes...
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...and/or the memory card (see Resetting the camera on when I press a button. ● Turn on the camera. ● Most of an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries. Or replace the card with a new one. ● The camera may be malfunctioning. The camera does not... when the camera is connected to your computer, then format the internal memory or the memory card (see Using Focus Lock on page 32). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 Transfer images from the camera to a computer (directly or through the optional dock). My image is blurry. ● ...
...and/or the memory card (see Resetting the camera on when I press a button. ● Turn on the camera. ● Most of an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries. Or replace the card with a new one. ● The camera may be malfunctioning. The camera does not... when the camera is connected to your computer, then format the internal memory or the memory card (see Using Focus Lock on page 32). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 Transfer images from the camera to a computer (directly or through the optional dock). My image is blurry. ● ...
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... ● Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer. ● Turn the camera off, then on page 25). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35 My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not fix the problem, reset the... optional dock or disconnect the camera from the camera to my computer. ● Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the software on page 8), or see Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software on page 25. ● Set your computer meets the minimum system requirements as a Disk Drive...
... ● Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer. ● Turn the camera off, then on page 25). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35 My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not fix the problem, reset the... optional dock or disconnect the camera from the camera to my computer. ● Either install the HP Photosmart Software (see Install the software on page 8), or see Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software on page 25. ● Set your computer meets the minimum system requirements as a Disk Drive...
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If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. 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 5.
If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. 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 5.
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... seconds per picture and Playback used on 50% of the shots. ● The CIPA number is obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Power indicators When the batteries are low or the camera is connected to AC power, one of the following table shows...
... seconds per picture and Playback used on 50% of the shots. ● The CIPA number is obtained using Alkaline, Photo Lithium, and rechargeable NiMH batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 39 Power indicators When the batteries are low or the camera is connected to AC power, one of the following table shows...
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(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. This is green. Charging complete: Dock's battery bay ... as in the camera or purchase an optional dock with battery bay or a quick recharger. About 2 hours for 2 batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 Safety precautions for recharging batteries You can recharge the batteries in direct sunlight or near a fire. ●...
(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. This is green. Charging complete: Dock's battery bay ... as in the camera or purchase an optional dock with battery bay or a quick recharger. About 2 hours for 2 batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 Safety precautions for recharging batteries You can recharge the batteries in direct sunlight or near a fire. ●...