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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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... 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...
... 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...
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...door. 2. Charge the batteries You can charge batteries in the camera using a camera dock or wireless dock base, plug in an optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before removing the batteries. Connect the optional AC power adapter to the ...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 the dock, then dock the camera. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the latch as indicated on ...
...door. 2. Charge the batteries You can charge batteries in the camera using a camera dock or wireless dock base, plug in an optional HP Photosmart quick recharger. If using rechargeable NiMH batteries, fully charge the batteries before removing the batteries. Connect the optional AC power adapter to the ...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 the dock, then dock the camera. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 7 Open the Battery/Memory card door by sliding the latch as indicated on ...
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... as stated on page 9). 1. Double-click the CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 This version of RAM). This version does not have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Customer Care website for more information: www.hp.com/support. Using your camera Now that let you use them, see...
... as stated on page 9). 1. Double-click the CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 This version of RAM). This version does not have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Customer Care website for more information: www.hp.com/support. Using your camera Now that let you use them, see...
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... level indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 3 Memory card indicator. 4 12 Pictures remaining count. 5 Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. To add an audio clip, continue holding the...
... level indicator (see Power indicators on page 39). 3 Memory card indicator. 4 12 Pictures remaining count. 5 Focus brackets (see Auto focus and exposure on page 12). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 11 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. To add an audio clip, continue holding the...
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... determines the scene will occur, or to a shooting mode other than 500 mm or 20 in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Press the Shutter button all the way down , the camera also measures the light level to set the camera to Auto (see...
... determines the scene will occur, or to a shooting mode other than 500 mm or 20 in the area where the action will require a very long HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 13 Press the Shutter button all the way down , the camera also measures the light level to set the camera to Auto (see...
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... not use press . If the light is set to highlight the desired flash mode, then Auto Flash (Default)-The camera uses the flash if necessary. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 In Night Portrait shooting mode, the flash is behind your subject, use mode, then press . to Red-Eye. Using the shooting modes...
... not use press . If the light is set to highlight the desired flash mode, then Auto Flash (Default)-The camera uses the flash if necessary. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 In Night Portrait shooting mode, the flash is behind your subject, use mode, then press . to Red-Eye. Using the shooting modes...
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Note To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting, see Recording audio on page 23. to highlight a setting, then press . 4. M525: ● 6MP Best-For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in). ● Normal (6MP) (Default)-... down to display the menu option's sub-menu. 3. The Image Display remains off the camera. While in Instant Review. For on page 23. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 The greater the number, the higher the resolution. Frame the subject, then press the Shutter button halfway down . 1. The camera...
Note To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting, see Recording audio on page 23. to highlight a setting, then press . 4. M525: ● 6MP Best-For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in). ● Normal (6MP) (Default)-... down to display the menu option's sub-menu. 3. The Image Display remains off the camera. While in Instant Review. For on page 23. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 The greater the number, the higher the resolution. Frame the subject, then press the Shutter button halfway down . 1. The camera...
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Compensation to the image. You can be of grain (or noise), but result in the final image. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of lower ...
Compensation to the image. You can be of grain (or noise), but result in the final image. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 19 For example, the Sun setting produces a warmer look to a positive number. Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of lower ...
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... for viewing purposes only; Press . 2. Format (Memory/Card)-Deletes all stored images and video clips. - Viewing thumbnails 1. Use to Playback without deleting the displayed image. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 Use and to exit Thumbnails. Press to scroll through the thumbnails. 3. While in Memory/on the Zoom lever).
... for viewing purposes only; Press . 2. Format (Memory/Card)-Deletes all stored images and video clips. - Viewing thumbnails 1. Use to Playback without deleting the displayed image. - HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21 Use and to exit Thumbnails. Press to scroll through the thumbnails. 3. While in Memory/on the Zoom lever).
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...-camera instructions to the displayed image. Select Record Audio to adjust the border. 4. To hear audio associated with beveled edges. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 Use to select the color scheme and display the Creative sub-menu. Sepia-Converts image to a brownish tone to ...a border: 1. Square-Adds a square 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 a black and white version of an image. 3. Circle-Adds a circular matte border with ...
...-camera instructions to the displayed image. Select Record Audio to adjust the border. 4. To hear audio associated with beveled edges. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23 Use to select the color scheme and display the Creative sub-menu. Sepia-Converts image to a brownish tone to ...a border: 1. Square-Adds a square 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 a black and white version of an image. 3. Circle-Adds a circular matte border with ...
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... to the computer (see Connecting to the computer on page 28). ● Images marked for printing do not install the HP Photosmart Software: ● You cannot use this task using the USB cable that the computer is connected to transfer the images. If...to transfer images and video clips to your computer. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features for sharing or printing (see the dock User Guide). 1.
... to the computer (see Connecting to the computer on page 28). ● Images marked for printing do not install the HP Photosmart Software: ● You cannot use this task using the USB cable that the computer is connected to transfer the images. If...to transfer images and video clips to your computer. Connect the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 However, the HP Photosmart Software has several features for sharing or printing (see the dock User Guide). 1.
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... on the camera to a nonHP printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. When the camera is set to begin printing. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 there are no printer error messages. 2. Press to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu...
... on the camera to a nonHP printer and encounter problems with your printer manufacturer. When the camera is set to begin printing. HP does not provide customer support for non-HP printers. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 27 there are no printer error messages. 2. Press to Digital Camera (see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu...
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...Use to select a still image that came with your camera. 4. To deselect the destination, press again. 4. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Use to specify the number of copies to your computer using the USB cable that you selected are ...press to their destinations. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 7. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . Connect the camera to display an image, press , and repeat Step 4. 6. menu. 4. Turn on the camera, then press . 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 3. To select additional ...
...Use to select a still image that came with your camera. 4. To deselect the destination, press again. 4. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 6. Use to specify the number of copies to your computer using the USB cable that you selected are ...press to their destinations. To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press . 7. Highlight Share Menu Setup..., then press . Connect the camera to display an image, press , and repeat Step 4. 6. menu. 4. Turn on the camera, then press . 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 29 3. To select additional ...
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.... See Set the date and time on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using MSDC (Mass Storage Device Class). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 See Connecting to highlight . 2. Display Brightness-Adjusts the brightness of Asia. (Language)-Sets the language. Camera Sounds-Turns the camera sounds (such...
.... See Set the date and time on page 26. ● Digital Camera (Default)-Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using MSDC (Mass Storage Device Class). HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 See Connecting to highlight . 2. Display Brightness-Adjusts the brightness of Asia. (Language)-Sets the language. Camera Sounds-Turns the camera sounds (such...
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... is not working. ● The Image Display may 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 ...The camera does not respond when I press a button. ● Turn on the camera. ● Most of an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 The camera does not turn on, reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32). Or replace ...
... is not working. ● The Image Display may 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 ...The camera does not respond when I press a button. ● Turn on the camera. ● Most of an optional HP Photosmart dock does not work, replace the batteries. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 33 The camera does not turn on, reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32). Or replace ...
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... from the USB cable and reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 30). Then, restart the image transfer process (see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 26). My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not fix the problem, reset the camera (see... port on the computer. ● Turn the camera off, then on your computer meets the minimum system requirements as a Disk Drive (see Connecting to the HP Customer Care website: www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35
... from the USB cable and reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 30). Then, restart the image transfer process (see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 26). My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer. ● Ensure that does not fix the problem, reset the camera (see... port on the computer. ● Turn the camera off, then on your computer meets the minimum system requirements as a Disk Drive (see Connecting to the HP Customer Care website: www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 35
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If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your camera's warranty, please contact the store where you would like to extend or upgrade your contract. If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 37 Extending or upgrading your warranty.
If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service, please check the support conditions on your camera's warranty, please contact the store where you would like to extend or upgrade your contract. If you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www.hp.com/support. 6. 5. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 37 Extending or upgrading your warranty.
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... sufficient power to update it the next time you power on the camera. Camera will power down . Note If the camera is charging the battery. 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 the...
... sufficient power to update it the next time you power on the camera. Camera will power down . Note If the camera is charging the battery. 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 the...
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...recharger if NiMH batteries appear damaged. ● Do not disassemble the camera, dock, or quick recharger. ● Unplug the HP AC power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger. (continued) Charge location... HP 2-3 hours Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock Charging: Dock's battery bay light blinks. These devices may be warm while charging NiMH batteries. Charging complete: Dock's battery bay light turns on solid. Charging complete: Quick recharger light is green. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 In HP Photosmart...
...recharger if NiMH batteries appear damaged. ● Do not disassemble the camera, dock, or quick recharger. ● Unplug the HP AC power adapter or quick recharger from the electrical outlet before cleaning the power adapter or quick recharger. (continued) Charge location... HP 2-3 hours Photosmart 6221 Premium Camera Dock Charging: Dock's battery bay light blinks. These devices may be warm while charging NiMH batteries. Charging complete: Dock's battery bay light turns on solid. Charging complete: Quick recharger light is green. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 41 In HP Photosmart...