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... top and back 5 Camera front, side, and bottom 6 Camera dock insert 6 Before taking pictures 6 Using your camera 9 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips 11 Taking still pictures 11 Recording video clips 12 Instant Review...12 Auto focus and exposure 12 Using zoom...14 Setting the flash...15 Using the shooting modes 15... 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
... top and back 5 Camera front, side, and bottom 6 Camera dock insert 6 Before taking pictures 6 Using your camera 9 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips 11 Taking still pictures 11 Recording video clips 12 Instant Review...12 Auto focus and exposure 12 Using zoom...14 Setting the flash...15 Using the shooting modes 15... 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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...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 14. 9 Wrist strap mount. 10 Mode button-Press to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital ...
...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 14. 9 Wrist strap mount. 10 Mode button-Press to get familiar with camera controls, set up your digital camera for use, and begin taking pictures. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital ...
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.... 4 USB connector. 5 Power adapter connector. 6 Tripod mount. 7 Dock connector. 8 Battery/Memory card door. Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips. 6 See the dock User Guide for use with this camera, use the dock insert with multiple clear inserts.
.... 4 USB connector. 5 Power adapter connector. 6 Tripod mount. 7 Dock connector. 8 Battery/Memory card door. Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips. 6 See the dock User Guide for use with this camera, use the dock insert with multiple clear inserts.
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... the date, time, and format settings are set correctly. 3. Press . 3. Use to confirm. Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips to your computer, as well as shown. Use to format the card. Install and format an optional memory card 1....repeat Step 1 until appears briefly in the smaller slot as 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 correct, then ...
... the date, time, and format settings are set correctly. 3. Press . 3. Use to confirm. Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips to your computer, as well as shown. Use to format the card. Install and format an optional memory card 1....repeat Step 1 until appears briefly in the smaller slot as 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 correct, then ...
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... still images and video clips. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. This version does not have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for... Windows XP systems with your CD drive, then click OK. 3. Double-click the CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 ...
... still images and video clips. Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software. 2. This version does not have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software, see the Help feature in HP Photosmart Premier Software. ● HP Photosmart Mac Software (for... Windows XP systems with your CD drive, then click OK. 3. Double-click the CD icon on page 20 HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 9 ...
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... 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 Press the Shutter button all the way down to measure and lock the focus and exposure. Press until appears briefly in... the upper right corner of the Image Display. 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. Frame the subject for your picture. 3. To activate Live View, press until appears...
... 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 Press the Shutter button all the way down to measure and lock the focus and exposure. Press until appears briefly in... the upper right corner of the Image Display. 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you are in Live View. 2. Frame the subject for your picture. 3. To activate Live View, press until appears...
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...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 32. Note To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer them to your image does not appear to a TV. 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...
...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 32. Note To hear audio associated with still images or video clips, transfer them to your image does not appear to a TV. 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...
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.... Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts. The camera will not take the picture, but it again. If the camera is not available when recording video clips. 14 Note 1 Digital zoom is set the camera on more light. Chapter 2 exposure, a shaking hand icon ( ) appears. Try one of the camera are magnified...
.... Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts. The camera will not take the picture, but it again. If the camera is not available when recording video clips. 14 Note 1 Digital zoom is set the camera on more light. Chapter 2 exposure, a shaking hand icon ( ) appears. Try one of the camera are magnified...
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... light is behind your subject, use mode, then press . Since it is changed again, or you do not have time to Red-Eye. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 For information about red-eye, see Using the Self-Timer mode on the front of digital zoom. Setting the flash To...press . In Night Portrait shooting mode, the flash is not available in Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, or Sunset shooting modes, nor while recording video clips. They are predefined settings for particular types of scenes or shooting situations. to increase the light on page 16). Flash On-The camera ...
... light is behind your subject, use mode, then press . Since it is changed again, or you do not have time to Red-Eye. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 15 For information about red-eye, see Using the Self-Timer mode on the front of digital zoom. Setting the flash To...press . In Night Portrait shooting mode, the flash is not available in Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, or Sunset shooting modes, nor while recording video clips. They are predefined settings for particular types of scenes or shooting situations. to increase the light on page 16). Flash On-The camera ...
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... a. When the focus brackets turn off the camera. The camera begins the 10-second countdown, then takes the still image or begins recording the video clip. 6. If you are taking two or more people as mountain scenes. The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of people...must set the camera on a tripod or stable surface. The next steps depend on page 17). Burst-For taking a still pictures or recording a video clip. Action-For capturing sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you to stop recording. Using the Self-Timer mode The Self-Timer allows...
... a. When the focus brackets turn off the camera. The camera begins the 10-second countdown, then takes the still image or begins recording the video clip. 6. If you are taking two or more people as mountain scenes. The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of people...must set the camera on a tripod or stable surface. The next steps depend on page 17). Burst-For taking a still pictures or recording a video clip. Action-For capturing sporting events, moving cars, or any scene where you to stop recording. Using the Self-Timer mode The Self-Timer allows...
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... camera runs out of the images and video clips you turn off during the burst capture. Use to highlight a menu option, then press to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible until you to display the menu option's sub-menu. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 You can delete ...press the Shutter button halfway down and hold the Shutter button all the way down to the default Auto shooting mode after the picture or video clip is changed again, or until it is taken. The Self-Timer setting resets to lock the focus and exposure. Note To add audio...
... camera runs out of the images and video clips you turn off during the burst capture. Use to highlight a menu option, then press to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible until you to display the menu option's sub-menu. 3. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 17 You can delete ...press the Shutter button halfway down and hold the Shutter button all the way down to the default Auto shooting mode after the picture or video clip is changed again, or until it is taken. The Self-Timer setting resets to lock the focus and exposure. Note To add audio...
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... Exposure Compensation. For more information, see White Balance on lighting conditions. Such scenes could turn out gray without the use Exposure Compensation to the Internet. M425: ● 5MP Best-For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in). ● Normal (5MP) (Default)-For printing images up...). ● VGA-For sending images via e-mail or posting them to override the camera's automatic exposure setting. In addition, some do not apply when recording video clips.
... Exposure Compensation. For more information, see White Balance on lighting conditions. Such scenes could turn out gray without the use Exposure Compensation to the Internet. M425: ● 5MP Best-For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm (11 by 14 in). ● Normal (5MP) (Default)-For printing images up...). ● VGA-For sending images via e-mail or posting them to override the camera's automatic exposure setting. In addition, some do not apply when recording video clips.
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...to scroll through . 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). When viewing video clips, press the individual frames. 3. 3 Reviewing images and video clips You can review...
...to scroll through . 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). When viewing video clips, press the individual frames. 3. 3 Reviewing images and video clips You can review...
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.... - The currently displayed image is for viewing purposes only; Cancel-Returns to change the magnification. 4. Format (Memory/Card)-Deletes all stored images and video clips. - it does not permanently alter the image. 1. While in Playback, press Thumbnails to Playback. While in Playback, press (same as Zoom In on Card)-... . - Press to pan around the magnified image. 3. Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. Use and to exit Thumbnails. Press to return to view thumbnails. 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21
.... - The currently displayed image is for viewing purposes only; Cancel-Returns to change the magnification. 4. Format (Memory/Card)-Deletes all stored images and video clips. - it does not permanently alter the image. 1. While in Playback, press Thumbnails to Playback. While in Playback, press (same as Zoom In on Card)-... . - Press to pan around the magnified image. 3. Magnifying images This feature is magnified 2x. 2. Use and to exit Thumbnails. Press to return to view thumbnails. 2. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 21
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... displayed image, press . 3. Inset Border-Image extends beyond the inset frame. - 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 save a copy of an image. 2. Press to a TV. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23
... displayed image, press . 3. Inset Border-Image extends beyond the inset frame. - 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 save a copy of an image. 2. Press to a TV. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 23
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...the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. However, you can also perform this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer. Tip You can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by: ...Guide). 1. Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 5 Transferring and printing images You can transfer images and video clips with or without HP Photosmart Software If you do not automatically print when the camera is connected to ...
...the camera and computer using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software. However, you can also perform this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer. Tip You can still transfer images and video clips to your computer by: ...Guide). 1. Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on page 26) HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 25 5 Transferring and printing images You can transfer images and video clips with or without HP Photosmart Software If you do not automatically print when the camera is connected to ...
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USB Configuration-Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera. TV Configuration-Sets the video signal format for the camera's behavior. 1. While in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of the Image Display. ● Low-For extending battery life. .... ● High-For very bright lighting conditions. See Choose the language on page 8. On (Default), Off. Date & Time-Sets the date and time. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 To exit the Setup Menu, press . Settings you specify remain until you to set preferences for displaying camera images on a TV...
USB Configuration-Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera. TV Configuration-Sets the video signal format for the camera's behavior. 1. While in Europe, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and parts of the Image Display. ● Low-For extending battery life. .... ● High-For very bright lighting conditions. See Choose the language on page 8. On (Default), Off. Date & Time-Sets the date and time. HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera 31 To exit the Setup Menu, press . Settings you specify remain until you to set preferences for displaying camera images on a TV...
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... Hydride (NiMH) batteries. ● Ensure that the batteries are retained. After verifying that the memory card is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is not damaged or defective. ● Reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32). ● Ensure that the camera works...camera on page 32) ● Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 32) Resetting the camera If your camera. Any images or video clips stored in memory are inserted correctly (see Install and format an optional memory card on the camera;
... Hydride (NiMH) batteries. ● Ensure that the batteries are retained. After verifying that the memory card is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is not damaged or defective. ● Reset the camera (see Resetting the camera on page 32). ● Ensure that the camera works...camera on page 32) ● Possible problems and solutions (see Problems and solutions on page 32) Resetting the camera If your camera. Any images or video clips stored in memory are inserted correctly (see Install and format an optional memory card on the camera;
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...see Setting the flash on page 15), or add indirect lighting. ● Adjust Exposure Compensation (see if the images are missing on my camera. The video is saved successfully, but the Image Display is off (see Setting the flash on page 15). ● Move back from AC power, and allow the...Power light is on but it from the subject and use the flash (see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8). Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will diminish as the camera cools. For best image quality, avoid storing the camera in a cool place. 34 This is grainy. ...
...see Setting the flash on page 15), or add indirect lighting. ● Adjust Exposure Compensation (see if the images are missing on my camera. The video is saved successfully, but the Image Display is off (see Setting the flash on page 15). ● Move back from AC power, and allow the...Power light is on but it from the subject and use the flash (see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8). Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will diminish as the camera cools. For best image quality, avoid storing the camera in a cool place. 34 This is grainy. ...
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...30 pictures per month Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per month Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures Heavy use of video Heavy use of Live View Overall battery life Low temperature/winter use Infrequent use (without dock) Infrequent use (with dock) Want to recharge... power adapter. You can recharge NiMH batteries in an optional HP Photosmart dock that has a battery bay or with the HP AC 12-15 hours power adapter connected In camera connected to the HP AC power adapter through an HP Photosmart dock 12-15 hours Signals Charging: Camera's Battery Charging light blinks ...
...30 pictures per month Most economical if you take fewer than 30 pictures per month Heavy use of flash, frequent pictures Heavy use of video Heavy use of Live View Overall battery life Low temperature/winter use Infrequent use (without dock) Infrequent use (with dock) Want to recharge... power adapter. You can recharge NiMH batteries in an optional HP Photosmart dock that has a battery bay or with the HP AC 12-15 hours power adapter connected In camera connected to the HP AC power adapter through an HP Photosmart dock 12-15 hours Signals Charging: Camera's Battery Charging light blinks ...