HP L2103AHPPhotoSmart M525 Digital Camera 6 MP 3x Opt Zoom 16MB Int MemUSED
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3. Windows or HP Photosmart Mac Macintosh on your computer to use some features in the Photosmart Express Menu For information about this software see About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9 Ez Note Available online services vary by country or region Visit www hp com go sharing Using the Photosmart Express Menu To display the Photosmart Express Menu press amp To select a menu option use 4 to highlight a selection then press 3 E Print Allows you to select images and specify number of copies to print See Selecting images for printing on page 29 PA Buy Prints Online Specifies images to request from an online printing service See Buying prints online on page 30 SN Share Menu Setup Adds share destinations See Setting up online z destinations in the camera on page 28 Setting up online destinations in the camera You can specify up to 34 destinations of your choice such as individual e mail addresses or group distribution lists in the Photosmart Express Menu 1 Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet 2 Turn on the camera then press 2 28 3 Menu Highlight Share Menu Setup then press ox Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera Follow the instructions in the Share dialog box to set up destinations in your camera Disconnect the camera from the computer then press B to verify that the new destinations
4. B batteries charge 7 conserving 38 install 7 performance 40 shots per 39 top points about use 38 battery door 6 Beach and Snow mode 16 blinking lights on camera 5 6 borders 23 Burst mode 16 17 Cc camera dimensions 43 parts 5 6 specifications 42 turn on off 7 weight 43 Camera Sounds 31 Capture Menu 17 color depth 42 colors 23 compression format 43 computer connectto 25 26 D Date amp Time 8 31 Date 8 Time Imprint 18 Delete button 5 digital zoom 14 dimensions 43 direct print 26 Display Brightness 31 dock insert 6 E e mail images 28 exposure 13 Exposure Compensation 18 F F number 42 Fast Shot mode 15 flash red eye reduction 15 working range 42 Flash button 5 focallength 42 focus auto focus 12 brackets 12 focus lock 13 optimizing 13 settings 42 format memory card 8 G getting assistance 36 H HP AC power adapter 6 HP Photosmart Express 28 HP Photosmart Software 8 9 l Image Display 6 Image Quality 17 44 images Date amp Time Imprint 18 Image Quality 17 magnifying 21 number remaining 11 per battery 39 sending 29 shooting modes 15 transfer to computer 25 White Balance 18 install memory card 8 install software 8 Instant Review 12 17 interfaces 43 internal memory 11 43 HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera ISO Speed 18 19 L Landscape mode 16 Language 7 31 LEDs 5 6 lights on camera 5 6 Live View Playback button 5 M Macro shooting m
5. In low light or low contrast situations frame a brighter or higher contrast object 2 Press the Shutter button halfway down 3 Hold the Shutter button halfway down and re frame 4 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture Optimizing exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera also measures the light level to set the proper exposure If the camera is set to a shooting mode other than Fast Shot see Fast Shot under Using the shooting modes on page 15 and determines the scene will require a very long HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 13 Chapter 2 exposure a shaking hand icon appears The camera will take the picture but it may be blurry because it is difficult to hold the camera still for the length of time required Try one of the following e Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On see Setting the flash on page 15 e Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface e Turn on more light If the camera is set to Fast Shot and determines there is not enough light the message NOT ENOUGH LIGHT FOR FAST SHOT appears in the Image Display and the camera will not take the picture Try one of the following e Select a different shooting mode see Using the shooting modes on page 15 e Turn on more light Using zoom Your camera has both optical and digital zoom Optical zoom physically extends the lens to make the subject of your picture appear closer After you have e
6. are now in the camera Sending images to online destinations 1 2 3 Turn on the camera then press 2 Use to highlight the first destination o a Use 4 to select a still image that you wantto send Ba then press Sx to select it A V appears over the destination in the Photosmart Express Menu To deselect the destination press again Use av to highlight the next destination then press Sc Repeat Step 3 to continue selecting images to send 2 of 71 To exit the Photosmart Express Menu press O C Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera The images are automatically sent to their destinations e Photosmart Express Menu sharing Selecting images for printing 1 2 3 Turn on the camera then press 2 Use aw to highlight amp Print Use 4 to display an image you want to mark for printing then press sz to display the Print sub menu Use aw to specify the number of copies to print up to 99 then press Sx To deselect Print select Print again set the number of copies to 0 then a 1 press 5 SIDO to select number of copies Press OK to To select additional images to mark for printing exit use 4 to display an image press 5 and repeat Step 4 To exit the Photosmart Express Menu press 3 3 Connect the camera to a PictBridge certified printer using the USB cable that came with your camera
7. camera when not using Always store the camera in a cool place My camera stalls when establishing a connection to the computer e Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to the camera and computer e Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on the computer e Turn the camera off then on again If that does not fix the problem reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 e If the problem persists contact HP Support see Product support on page 36 cannot transfer images from the camera to my computer e Either install the HP Photosmart Software see nstall the software on page 8 or see Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software on page 25 e Set your camera to act as a Disk Drive see Connecting to the computer on page 26 get an error message when transferring images to my computer Close the HP Photosmart Transfer Software remove the camera from the optional dock or disconnect the camera from the USB cable and reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 Then restart the image transfer process see Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 lam having a problem installing or using the HP Photosmart Software e Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements as listed on your camera packaging e Refer to the HP Customer Care website www hp com support How can get professional quality prints if don t have a photo printer Use the B
8. flash To select a flash setting press 4 use 4 to highlight the desired flash mode then Menu press ok Ag Auto Flash Default The camera uses the flash if necessary Ay Red Eye The camera uses the flash with red eye reduction if necessary to minimize the possibility of human eyes appearing red in the final image For information about red eye see Red eye on page 15 4 Flash On The camera always uses flash If the light is behind your subject use this setting to increase the light on the front of your subject amp Flash Off The camera does not use flash Use this setting to capture poorly lit subjects beyond the flash range or to capture scenes with the existing light The Flash setting remains in effect until it is changed again or you turn off the camera 23449 Note The flash is not available in Burst Fast Shot Landscape or Sunset Ez shooting modes nor while recording video clips In Night Portrait shooting mode the flash is set to 44 Red Eye Red eye The red eye phenomenon is caused when light from the flash reflects off the subjects eyes which can make human eyes appear red in the captured image Using amp Red Eye causes the camera to flash quickly up to three times to shrink the subject s pupils reducing the effect of the red eye phenomenon before using the main flash and capturing the image Since it takes longer to take a picture using this setting make sure your subjec
9. moving objects Higher ISO speeds produce pictures with more grain or noise and therefore can be of lower quality HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 19 clips Reviewing images and video You can review and manipulate images and video clips in Playback as described here For information about enhancing images see Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 1 Press O O until US appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display 2 Use 4 to scroll through your images and video clips video clips play automatically When viewing video clips press se to pause the clip then use 4 to scroll through the individual frames 3 To switch to Live View press O O During Playback the Image Display also indicates additional information about each image or video clip 51 3 0 15 4 1 of 30 Battery indicator see Power indicators on page 39 Memory card indicator 3 EM 1 Number of electronic Photosmart Share destinations see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28 4 GE 3 Number of images to print see Transferring and printing images on page 25 5 0 15 e Recorded length of this audio or video clip p e Audio clip attached e Video clip indicator 6 1 of 30 Number of this image or video clip out of the total number of stored images and video clips 20 Deleting images To delete a displayed image during Playback 1 2 Press W Use aw to select an o
10. wet Do not disassemble or modify batteries Immediately discontinue use of a battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels excessively hot note that it is normal for the battery to feel warm changes color or shape or appears abnormal in any other way In the event batteries leak and the fluid gets into one s eye do not rub the eye Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye Power indicators When the batteries are low or the camera is connected to AC power one of the following icons appears in the Image Display If no battery icon appears in Live View or Playback the batteries have sufficient power to function normally Icon Description Battery level is low Camera will soon power down Battery is depleted Camera will power down Blinking Camera is operating on AC power Y Animated Camera is operating on AC power and is charging the battery battery filling up Camera has successfully completed battery charging and is operating on AC power i A Note Ifthe camera is without batteries for a prolonged period the clock may be reset and Ez you may be prompted to update it the next time you power on the camera Number of shots per battery type The following table shows the minimum maximum and average number of shots that may be obtained using Alkaline Phot
11. HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera User Guide Legal and notice information Copyright 2006 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Windows is a U S registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation SB SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor Contents 1 Getting Started iii 5 Camera top nd back ii04 8 ahs eee cis 5 Camera front side and bDoOttoM cccccccccconncnncnnnncnononocncnanonnnonononncrnnonanonnarancnanancnnns 6 Camera dock insecticida 6 Before taking piCtuUTES oooocconnnniccccnnnoccccccnnnnonnonoccnnncnnnnn cnn ncnnno die deiade nc nn ca nanna nn 6 USING yout CAMA iii ro a Gece 9 2 Taking pictures and recording video ClipS cccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 11 Making Still PiCtUrEs cic s2c05 5 secs oon lan cs dicci n 11 Recording video clips cyt hesitant anh aba pda 12 Instant Revie We lt a iria idad 12 Auto focus ANd EXPOSULE ccccceceeeceeceeceeeeeeeaeececeeecaeeeeeeeecaeaeeeeseseeseeeeeeeeeeeaeees 12 o A O eden entee 14 Setting the fashion il iia 15 Using the Shooting MOdeS ne
12. The images you selected are automatically printed HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 29 Chapter 6 Buying prints online You can select images you want as prints and order them online 30 1 2 3 4 Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet Turn on the camera then press 2 Use av to highlight i Buy Prints Online For each image you want to order as a print use 4 to display the image then press Sc A Y appears over Buy Prints Online in the Photosmart Express Menu To deselect the image press sx again Turn off the camera connect it to your computer using the USB cable that came with your camera then turn on the camera Follow the instructions in the Buy Prints Online dialog box to purchase prints Disconnect the camera from the computer 7 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to set preferences for the camera s behavior Menu 1 While in Live View or Playback press 6 then use 4 to highlight 2 Use a to highlight a menu option then press 3 to display the menu option s sub menu 3 Use vw to highlight a setting then press 5 4 To exit the Setup Menu press G O Settings you specify remain until you change them cx Display Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the Image Display e Low For extending battery life e Medium Default For normal viewing conditions e High For very bright light
13. a e mail or posting them to the Internet eu Date amp Time Imprint Imprints date in lower left corner of image e Off Default No date or time imprinted on the image e Date Only Date permanently imprinted e Date amp Time Date and time permanently imprinted Exposure Compensation Overrides the camera s automatic exposure setting For more information see Exposure Compensation on page 18 e To make the images you are about to capture brighter press to increase the value e Tomake the images you are about to capture darker press 4 to decrease the value White Balance Balances color based on lighting conditions For more information see White Balance on page 19 e Auto Default Corrects for scene illuminance For general picture taking Sun For outdoor scenes in sunny or cloudy conditions Shade For outdoor scenes in shade or at dusk Tungsten For indoor scenes with incandescent or halogen lighting Fluorescent For indoor scenes with fluorescent lighting Ez ISO Speed Adijusts the camera s sensitivity to light For more information see SO speed on page 19 e Auto Default Camera selects the best ISO speed for scene e ISO 100 For best quality e ISO 200 For lower light conditions e ISO 400 For lower light conditions and or action when short shutter speeds are desired Note Some Capture Menu options are not available in certain shooting modes In addit
14. ailable when HP support by phone Support options and fees vary by product country and language For a list of support conditions and phone numbers visit www hp com 2 assistance including Software and driver updates for your camera you register your camera 3 support 4 www hp com support Post warranty period After the limited warranty period help is available online at 5 Extending or upgrading your warranty If you would like to extend or upgrade your camera s warranty please contact the store where you bought the camera or check the HP Care Pack offers at www hp com support 6 If you already purchased an HP Care Pack Service please check the support conditions on your contract HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 37 A Managing batteries Your camera uses two AA batteries either Alkaline Photo Lithium or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Alkaline batteries provide far less battery life than either Photo Lithium or NiMH batteries Top points about batteries Fully charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time Always insert the batteries in the camera correctly see Install the batteries on page 7 If the batteries are inserted improperly the compartment door may close but the camera will not operate If you do not intend to use your camera for more than two months remove the batteries unless you are using rechargeable batteries and are leaving the camera connected to an opt
15. apacity If you have not used the batteries for two months or longer recharge them The NiMH batteries will not charge e Try charging the batteries again after they have drained awhile e Use only the approved HP AC power adapter e 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 The camera does not turn on when connect to AC power then disconnect then reconnect e Insert batteries into the camera e Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 e The AC power adapter could be malfunctioning Try connecting to a different compatible AC power adapter e Try plugging the AC power adapter into a different electrical outlet The camera does not respond when press a button e Turn on the camera e Most of the camera buttons do not respond when the camera is connected to a computer directly or through an optional dock Replace or recharge the batteries Reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 Check to see if the memory card is defective If so replace the memory card Format the internal memory and or the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 The camera does not take a picture when I press the Shutter button e Press the Shutter button all the way down e The memory card or internal memory may be full Transfer images from the camera to your computer t
16. attery bay light blinks Photosmart 6221 Premium Charging complete Dock s battery bay light Camera Dock turns on solid In HP Photosmart M 1 hour for 2 Charging Quick recharger light is yellow Series quick recharger batteries About 2 hours for 4 batteries Charging complete Quick recharger light is green Safety precautions for recharging batteries You can recharge the batteries in the camera or purchase an optional dock with battery bay or a quick recharger These devices may be warm while charging NiMH batteries This is normal However you should follow the safety precautions below e Do not charge any batteries other than NiMH batteries in the camera dock or quick recharger the power adapter or quick recharger HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera Insert NiMH batteries in the correct orientation Use the camera dock or quick recharger in a dry location only Do not charge NiMH batteries in a hot location such as in direct sunlight or near a fire When recharging NiMH batteries do not cover the camera dock or quick recharger Do not operate the camera dock or quick 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 41 B Specifications Resolution Still pictures M425 e 5 25MP 2654 by 1955 total pixel count e 5 0MP 2592 by 1936 effectiv
17. camera works without an optional memory card reinsert the memory card if you were using one You can also reconnect AC power if you choose Resetting the camera returns all settings to their factory defaults Any images or video clips stored in memory are retained Problems and solutions Use this information to find solutions to common issues you may have using your camera The camera does not turn on Install new or recharged batteries ensuring that the batteries are inserted correctly see Install the batteries on page 7 If you are using rechargeable batteries ensure they are rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries Ensure that the HP AC power adapter is connected to the camera directly or through an optional dock and 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 memory card is the proper type see Storage on page 43 If so remove the memory card and turn on the camera if the camera turns on format the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 If the camera still does not turn on format the memory card using a memory card reader or replace the memory card I have to recharge the NiMH batteries frequently 32 See Extending battery life on page 38 New batteries or batteries that have not been charged recently must be recharged to reach full c
18. capture 1 While in Live View or Playback press Sx then use 4p to highlight 1 2 Use aw to highlight a menu option then press sz to display the menu option s sub menu 3 Use uv to highlight a setting then press 5 4 Press 3 3 to exit the Capture Menu For on camera information about an option use aw to highlight Help in the option s Menu sub menu then press ox Shooting Modes For selecting a shooting mode For information about shooting modes and another way to select them see Using the shooting modes on page 15 Image Quality Sets resolution and compression for images The greater the number the higher the resolution M525 e 6MP Best For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in e Normal 6MP Default For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 17 Chapter 2 continued e 4MP For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm 8 by 10 in e 2MP For printing images up to 13 x 18 cm 5 by 7 in e VGA For sending images via e mail or posting them to the Internet M425 e 5MP Best For enlarging or printing images greater than 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in e Normal 5MP Default For printing images up to 28 x 36 cm 11 by 14 in e 3MP For printing images up to 20 x 25 cm 8 by 10 in 1MP For printing images up to 10 x 15 cm 4 by 6 in e VGA For sending images vi
19. de on page 16 Microphone USB connector Power adapter connector Tripod mount Dock connector 0 INIIAI OJN Battery Memory card door Camera dock insert If you purchase a dock it will come with multiple clear inserts When setting up an optional dock for use with this camera use the dock insert with the square green tag See the dock User Guide for instructions Before taking pictures Complete the following procedures before taking pictures or recording video clips Install the batteries 1 Open the Battery Memory card door by sliding the latch as indicated on the Battery Memory card door 2 Insert the batteries 3 Close the Battery Memory card door P Note Turn the camera off before removing the Z batteries If using rechargeable NiMH batteries fully charge the batteries before using them the first time see Charge the batteries on page 7 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 an optional HP Photosmart quick recharger Connect the optional AC power adapter to the camera then plug it in to an electrical outlet If you are using a camera dock or wireless dock base plug in the dock then dock the camera The camera s blinking Battery Charging light indicates that the battery is charging if you are charging in an o
20. der Using the Setup Menu on page 31 3 Connect the camera and printer using the USB cable that came with your camera then turn on the camera 4 When the camera is connected to the printer the Print Setup Menu displays on the camera To change the settings use aw on the camera to select a menu option then use 4 on the camera to change the setting Menu 5 Press ox to begin printing 123H9 Note If you connect the camera to a non El HP printer and encounter problems with printing contact your printer manufacturer HP does not provide customer support for non HP printers HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 27 6 Using HP Photosmart Express With HP Photosmart Express you can select still images in your camera to print automatically see Selecting images for printing on page 29 or to purchase prints online see Buying prints online on page 30 the next time you connect the camera to your computer or printer You can also customize the Photosmart Express Menu to include e mail addresses group distribution lists online albums or other online services that you specify To customize the Photosmart Express Menu 1 Setup your custom destinations on your camera see Setting up online destinations in the camera on page 28 2 Select images in your camera to send to online destinations see Sending images to online destinations on page 29 You must have the HP Photosmart Software either HP Photosmart Premier
21. e pixel count Still pictures M525 e 6 3MP 2934 by 2171 total pixel count e 6 0MP 2864 by 2152 effective pixel count Video clips VGA 320 by 240 total pixel count 20 frames sec Sensor Diagonal 7 19 mm 1 2 5 inch 4 3 format CCD Color depth 36 bit 12 bits by 3 colors 36 bit images are transformed into an optimized 24 bit image and stored in the JPEG format This transformation results in no discernible change to color or detail in the stored image and allows the image to be read by computers Lens Focal length e Wide 6 25 mm e Telephoto 17 25 mm e M425 35 mm equivalent 38 3 mm to 105 7 mm e M525 35 mm equivalent 37 5 mm to 103 6 mm F Number e Wide f 2 8 to f 8 e Telephoto f 4 7 to f 7 6 Viewfinder None Zoom e 3x optical zoom with 8 positions between wide and telephoto e Digital zoom M425 1x to 6x e Digital zoom M525 1x to 7x Focus Focus settings Auto default Macro Auto e Wide 500 mm 20 in to infinity e Telephoto 600 mm 23 6 in to infinity Macro Wide 120 mm to 1 m 4 7 in to 39 4 in Shutter speed 1 1000 to 2 seconds Built in flash Yes 6 second typical recharge time 8 second maximum recharge time at power on Flash working range e Zoom Position Wide Maximum with ISO Speed set to Auto ISO 3 8 m 12 5 ft e Zoom Position Telephoto Maximum with ISO Speed set to Auto ISO 2 1 m 6 9 ft e Un
22. ed This indicates the picture may be out of focus because the subject is out of the focus range or the scene has low contrast If the camera is set to a shooting mode see Using the shooting modes on page 15 other than amp Macro and cannot focus it will still take the picture Try releasing the Shutter button reframing and then pressing the Shutter button halfway down again If the focus brackets are still red e Selecta shooting mode more appropriate for the scene you are capturing see Using the shooting modes on page 15 e Ifthe scene has low contrast use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 and aim at a point on the subject that has more colors or crisp edges e Ifthe subject is too close less than 500 mm or 20 in move farther away from the subject or use Y Macro see Macro under Using the shooting modes on page 15 If the camera is set to Y Macro and cannot focus the camera will not take the picture Try one of the following e Move within the Y Macro range or set the camera to Auto see Auto under Using the shooting modes on page 15 e In low contrast scenes use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 Using Focus Lock Use Focus Lock to focus on a subject that is not in the center of the picture to capture action shots more quickly by pre focusing in the area where the action will occur or to focus in low light or low contrast situations 1 Frame the subject for your picture within the focus brackets
23. enu without saving changes Black amp White Converts color images to black and white Sepia Converts image to a brownish tone to look old fashioned B amp W Tints Applies color tones to a black and white version of an image 2 Use aw to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes Black and White Converts color images to black and white Sepia Converts image to a brownish tone to look old fashioned B amp W Tints Applies color tones on a black and white version of an image 3 Press amp to select the color scheme and display the Creative sub menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the color 4 Press 5 to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to the Design Gallery Menu Press 3 9 to exit without saving and return to the Modify Color sub menu Adding borders Y Add Borders allows you to add a predefined border to the displayed image To add a border Menu 1 Use w to select LX Add Borders then press ox 2 Use a to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes Soft Edge Applies a soft vignetted frame to the image Inset Border Image extends beyond the inset frame Oval Adds an oval matte border with beveled edges Circle Adds a circular matte bord
24. er with beveled edges Rectangle Adds a rectangular matte border with sharp corners Rounded Rectangle Uses a rectangle with soft corners for the matte border Square Adds a square matte border with beveled edges 3 Press x to select the border and display the Creative sub menu Follow the on camera instructions to adjust the border 4 Press 5 to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the Design Gallery Menu Press 10 O to exit without saving and return to the Add Borders sub menu Recording audio Y Record Audio allows you to record an audio clip and attach it to an existing image Menu To stop recording and attach the audio clip to the displayed image press ox To hear audio associated 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 TV 2 1 Select X Record Audio to immediately start recording 3 HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 23 Chapter 4 If the currently displayed image already has an audio clip attached to it the Record Audio sub menu displays instead when you select 2 Record Audio e Keep Current Clip Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Design Gallery Menu e Record New Clip Records a new audio clip replacing the previous audio clip e Delete Clip Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Design Galle
25. ew After you have taken a still image or recorded a video clip the camera displays it briefly in Instant Review If you want to delete the image or video clip press select This Menu Image from the Delete sub menu then press ox 27249 Note To hear audio associated with still images or video clips transfer them to Ez your computer using the HP Photosmart Software or use an optional HP Photosmart dock to connect the camera to a TV Auto focus and exposure When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera automatically measures and locks the focus and exposure When you auto focus Indicator Description Green focus brackets Focus found Red focus brackets Focus not found see Optimizing focus on page 13 Long exposure required see Optimizing NN a y Shaking habe icon exposure on page 13 1 Tip Ifyou follow the suggestions for focus and exposure and your image does not appear to be in proper focus or exposure when viewed in Playback see the 7 topics on blurry dark light or grainy images in Troubleshooting on page 32 Focusing on the subject When you press the Shutter button halfway down the camera searches for focus within the focus brackets When it finds focus the focus brackets turn green If the focus brackets do not frame your subject use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 12 Optimizing focus When the camera cannot auto focus the focus brackets turn r
26. fewer than 30 pictures per Fair Good Fair month Heavy use of flash frequent pictures Poor Good Good Heavy use of video Poor Good Good Heavy use of Live View Poor Good Good Overall battery life Poor Good Fair Low temperature winter use Poor Good Fair Infrequent use without dock Fair Good Fair Infrequent use with dock Fair Good Good Want to recharge battery No No Good Recharging NiMH batteries You can recharge NiMH batteries in the camera when the camera is connected to an optional HP AC power adapter You can also charge the batteries in an optional HP Photosmart dock that has a battery bay or with an optional quick recharger The following table shows the average recharge time for a fully discharged battery based on recharge location Charge location Average Signals charge time In camera with the HP AC 12 15 hours Charging Camera s Battery Charging light blinks power adapter connected and the animated battery icon is displayed Charging complete Camera s Battery Charging light turns on solid and the battery gauge changes to SEES on the Image Display In camera connected to the 12 15 hours Charging Dock s camera battery charging light HP AC power adapter blinks through an HP Photosmart Charging complete Dock s camera battery dock charging light turns on solid 40 continued Charge location Average Signals charge time In battery bay of the HP 2 3 hours Charging Dock s b
27. firm To change the date and time later use the Setup Menu see Using the Setup Menu on page 31 to change value w to go to next item Time 12 00 am Install and format an optional memory card 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery Memory gt 6 card door gt 2 Insert the memory card in the smaller slot as shown Make sure the memory card snaps into place 3 Close the Battery Memory card door and turn on the camera Always format memory cards before first use 1 With the camera turned on press 44 13 until O appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display This indicates you are in Playback 2 Press fi 3 Use v to select Format Card then press Sx 4 Use av to select Yes then press Gc to format the card 29449 Note Once you install a memory card all new images and video clips are stored Ez on the card rather than in internal memory To use internal memory and view images stored there remove the memory card To transfer images from internal memory to an optional memory card see Move Images to Card under Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 For information about supported memory cards see Storage on page 43 Install the software The HP Photosmart Software provides features for transferring images and video clips to your computer as well as features for modifying stored images remove red eyes Using rotate crop resize adjust image q
28. ge Display To activate Live View press 01 13 until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display The Live View display looks like this 2 z ies om 7 pal Le 5 AUTO Shooting mode indicator Battery level indicator see Power indicators on page 39 Memory card indicator 12 Pictures remaining count Focus brackets see Auto focus and exposure on page 12 Taking still pictures You can take a picture almost any time the camera is on regardless of what is shown on the Image Display 1 2 3 Press 6 0 until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display This indicates you are in Live View Frame the subject for your picture Press the Shutter button halfway down to measure and lock the focus and exposure The focus brackets in the Image Display turn solid green when focus is locked see Auto focus and exposure on page 12 Press the Shutter button all the way down to take the picture To add an audio clip continue holding the Shutter button down then release it when done HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 11 Chapter 2 Recording video clips 1 Press 3 3 until appears briefly in the upper right corner of the Image Display This indicates you are in Live View Frame the subject Press and release the amp Video button 4 To stop recording video press and release the A Video button again wn Instant Revi
29. ges in 90 degree increments BOO a Use 4 to rotate the image clockwise or counter clockwise in 90 degree increments Press 5 to save the image in the new orientation Record Audio See Recording audio on page 23 HO Move Images to Card Moves images from internal memory to a memory card Available only ifthere are images in internal memory and a memory card is inserted To move images select this option and follow the on screen prompts Removing red eyes 22 When you select Remove Red Eyes the camera processes the current still image to remove red eyes from the subjects 39449 Note To prevent red eyes in images see Red Eye under Setting the flash Ez on page 15 The red eye removal process takes a few seconds after which the image displays with green boxes around corrected areas along with the Remove Red Eyes sub menu e Save Changes Default Overwrites the original image and returns to the Design Gallery Menu e View Changes Displays a magnified view of the image with green boxes around the corrected areas e Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving the red eye changes GS Remove Red Eyes is only available for still images taken with a flash Modifying colors amp Modify Color allows you to apply color schemes to the displayed image To modify colors Menu 1 Use Y to select amp Modify Color then press ox Cancel Returns to the Design Gallery M
30. hen format the internal memory or the memory card see Install and format an optional memory card on page 8 Or replace the card with a new one e The camera may be processing Wait a few seconds for the camera to finish processing the last image before taking another picture The Image Display is not working e The Image Display may have timed out Press any camera button to wake up the camera e Replace or recharge the batteries If the Image Display does not turn on remove the batteries and connect to AC power directly or through the optional dock If the Image Display still does not turn on reset the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 My image is blurry e Use Focus Lock see Using Focus Lock on page 13 e Use a tripod to hold the camera steady or improve lighting conditions e Set the flash to 44 Auto Flash or 4 Flash On and set the shooting mode to ES Action HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 33 Chapter 8 34 My image is too bright e Turn the flash off see Setting the flash on page 15 e Move back from the subject and use zoom e Adjust Exposure Compensation see Exposure Compensation under Using the Capture Menu on page 17 My image is too dark e Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve use the flash see Setting the flash on page 15 or add indirect lighting e Adjust Exposure Compensation see Exposure Compensation under Using the Capture Menu on page 17 My image is grainy
31. iformity Corner intensity gt 55 of Center intensity Lux Seconds 42 continued Image Display 4 31 cm 1 7 in color LTPS TFT LCD with backlight 115 200 pixels 480 by 240 total pixel count Storage e 32MB internal flash memory Slot for memory card This camera supports standard and high speed HP branded Secure Digital SD memory cards 8MB to 2GB e A large number of files over 300 does affect the time it takes for the camera to turn on e The number of images or video clips that can be saved in memory depends on the Image Quality settings see Memory capacity on page 43 Compression format e JPEG EXIF for still images EXIF 2 2 for still images with embedded audio Motion JPEG for video clips Interfaces Dock connector Molex 55768 2011 which connects to HP Photosmart docks with USB Mini AB connector DC input connector and AV connector Standards PTP MSDC and SIDC USB JPEG Motion JPEG DPOF EXIF DCF DPS External body Measurements with camera off and lens retracted width depth height dimensions e 95mm W by 31 mm D by 62 mm H e 3 74 in W by 1 22 in D by 2 44 in H Weight 166 grams 5 85 ounces without battery Power Typical power usage 2 5 Watts with Image Display on 5 Watts peak power usage Power sources include e Two rechargeable NiMH batteries e HP AC power adapter 5 Vdc 2000 mA 10 00 W Temperature range Memory capaci
32. ing conditions Camera Sounds Turns the camera sounds such as button presses and shutter clicks off and on On Default Off Date 8 Time Sets the date and time See Set the date and time on page 8 USB Configuration Specifies how a computer recognizes the camera See Connecting to the computer on page 26 e Digital Camera Default Recognizes the camera as a digital camera using PTP Picture Transfer Protocol e Disk Drive Recognizes the camera as a disk drive using MSDC Mass Storage Device Class 1 TV Configuration Sets the video signal format for displaying camera images on a TV e NTSC Used primarily in North America parts of South America Japan Korea and Taiwan e PAL Used primarily in Europe Uruguay Paraguay Argentina and parts of Asia m Language Sets the language See Choose the language on page 7 HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 31 8 Troubleshooting Use this section to find information on Resetting the camera see Resetting the camera on page 32 Possible problems and solutions see Problems and solutions on page 32 Resetting the camera If your camera does not respond when you press buttons reset the camera 1 2 3 4 Turn off the camera Remove the memory card and batteries and disconnect the camera from AC power for at least 5 seconds Reinsert the batteries and close the Battery Memory card door After verifying that the
33. ion some do not apply when recording video clips Exposure Compensation You can use Exposure Compensation to override the camera s automatic exposure setting Exposure Compensation is useful in scenes that contain many light objects like a white object against a light background or many dark objects like a black object against a dark background Such scenes could turn out gray without the use of Exposure Compensation For a scene with many light objects increase the Exposure 18 Compensation to a positive number For a scene with many dark objects decrease the Exposure Compensation White Balance Different lighting conditions cast different colors This setting allows the camera to compensate for this reproducing colors more accurately and ensuring that whites appear white in the final image You can also adjust the white balance to produce creative effects For example the Sun setting produces a warmer look to the image ISO speed This setting adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to light When ISO Speed is set to the default Auto setting the camera selects the best ISO speed for the scene Lower ISO speeds capture images with the least amount of grain or noise but result in slower shutter speeds If taking a picture in low light conditions without a flash at ISO 100 use a tripod Higher ISO numbers allow faster shutter speeds and can be used when taking pictures in dark areas without a flash or when taking pictures of fast
34. ional dock or HP AC power adapter The performance of all batteries will decrease as the temperature drops To improve battery performance keep the camera or batteries stored in a warm inside pocket when in a cold environment Extending battery life To conserve battery power the Image Display turns off after a period of inactivity Pressing any button wakes up the camera After five minutes of inactivity the camera turns off To further extend battery life Set Display Brightness to Low see Display Brightness under Using the Setup Menu on page 31 Set your camera to Auto Flash see Auto Flash under Setting the flash on page 15 Use optical zoom sparingly If you are turning on the camera only to view images hold down O O while turning on the camera to start in Playback without extending the lens Connect the camera to the optional HP AC power adapter when you transfer or print Safety precautions for using batteries 38 Always use two identical batteries of the same chemistry brand and age Do not place batteries in fire or heat them Always store charged batteries in a cool location Do not connect the positive and negative terminals of the battery to each other with any metal object Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects Do not drop batteries into a change filled pocket Do not pierce batteries or subject them to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto batteries Do not allow batteries to get
35. lected images when you connect your camera to your computer See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28 e HP Photosmart Essential Software for Windows 98 98SE Me and 2000 systems and for Windows XP systems with less than 128 MB of RAM This version does not have the extra features specified in HP Photosmart Premier Software e HP Photosmart Mac Software for Macintosh systems To learn more about the software features and how to use them see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software your camera Now that you ve completed setup you can take and review still images and video clips For information on taking still pictures and See Taking still pictures on page 11 capturing video clips and Recording video clips on page 12 For information on reviewing images and See Reviewing images and video clips video clips on the camera on page 20 HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 9 Chapter 1 10 continued For information on enhancing your images See Using the Design Gallery Menu on page 22 For information on transferring images from your camera to a computer See Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software on page 25 For information on printing images See Printing images from the camera on page 26 O Tip To switch between Live View and Playback press 6 0 2 Taking pictures and recording video clips Live View allows you to frame pictures and video clips in the Ima
36. llowing you time to place yourself in the scene 27249 Note To add audio to images taken with the Self Timer setting see Recording Ez audio on page 23 The Self Timer setting resets to the default Auto shooting mode afterthe picture or video clip is taken Using the Burst mode Burst allows you to take two or more pictures as quickly as possible when you press and hold the Shutter button all the way down 1 Press a while in Live View use aw to highlight Gy Burst then press k 2 Frame the subject then press the Shutter button halfway down to lock the focus and exposure Then press the Shutter button all the way down and hold it The camera takes pictures as quickly as possible until you release the Shutter button or the camera runs out of memory The Image Display remains off during the burst capture After the burst images have been taken each image appears one at a time in Instant Review see Instant Review on page 12 You can delete the entire burst sequence in Instant Review To delete individual images see Deleting images on page 21 1399 Note To add audio to images taken with the Burst setting see Recording Ez audio on page 23 The Burst setting remains in effect until it is changed again or until it resets to the default Auto shooting mode when you turn off the camera Using the Capture Menu The Capture Menu allows you to adjust camera settings that affect the characteristics of the images and video clips you
37. n 31 U USB configuration 26 31 USB connector 6 V Video button 5 video clips 12 viewing thumbnails 21 Ww weight 43 White Balance 18 19 Z zoom 14 42 Zoom lever 5
38. nncncnncnanncnnnnannnnns 41 Specifications 3 5 35 css eh ee isa 42 Memory Capacitar stones 43 made qual iia iaa 44 4 Getting started Use this section to get familiar with camera controls set up your digital camera for use and begin taking pictures Camera top and back 6 n alf ss gt l 10 HP Photosmart Cpt 2 15 14 13 12 1 Shutter button 2 amp Video button 3 4 Flash button See Setting the flash on page 15 4 2 Photosmart Express button See Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28 5 O O Live View Playback button Switches between Live View and Playback see Taking pictures and recording video clips on page 11 and Reviewing images and video clips on page 20 6 Power light 7 ON OFF button 8 Zoom lever See Using zoom on page 14 9 Wrist strap mount 10 Mode button Press a to access the Shooting Mode menu while in Live View see Using the shooting modes on page 15 11 aw and 4 buttons Scrolls through menus and images 12 button Displays camera menus selects options and confirms actions 13 7 Delete button Accesses the Delete function while in Playback see Deleting images on page 21 HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera Chapter 1 continued 14 Image Display 15 Battery Charging light Camera front side and bottom 1 Flash Self Timer light see Using the Self Timer mo
39. o Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries Number of Shots Battery Type Minimum Maximum Average CIPA Alkaline 77 180 120 80 NiMH 215 380 290 205 Photo Lithium 365 600 485 423 For Minimum Maximum and Average numbers four pictures are taken per session with at least a 5 minute break between sessions In addition e The minimum number of shots is obtained with extensive use of Live View 30 seconds per picture Playback 15 seconds per picture and Flash On Optical zoom both directions is used on 75 of the shots e The maximum number of shots is obtained with minimal use of Live View 10 seconds per picture and Playback 4 seconds per picture Flash and optical zoom both directions are used on 25 of the shots e The average number of shots is obtained with Live View used for 15 seconds per picture and Playback used for 8 seconds per picture Flash and optical zoom both directions are used on 50 of the shots e The CIPA number is obtained using the standards established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 39 Appendix A Battery performance The following table shows how Alkaline Photo Lithium and rechargeable NiMH batteries perform in different types of use scenarios Type of Use Alkaline Photo NiMH Lithium Most economical if you take more than 30 pictures per Poor Fair Good month Most economical if you take
40. ode 16 Magnify control 5 magnifying images 21 memory capacity 43 card 8 11 43 card door 6 Menu OK button 5 menus Capture 17 Photosmart Express 28 Setup 31 microphone 6 modifying colors 23 Move Images to Card 22 N Night Portrait mode 16 NiMH battery 41 number of pictures remaining 11 stillimages 44 O on off 7 ON OFF button 5 online destinations 28 print buying 30 optical zoom 14 P parts of camera 5 6 Photosmart Express button 5 Photosmart Express Menu 28 28 29 45 pictures 11 16 Playback 20 Portrait mode 16 power adapter 6 indicators 39 light 5 ON OFF button 5 usage 43 printimages 26 28 prints buy online 30 problems and solutions 32 R record audio clips 23 video clips 12 redeye removal 22 Region 8 remaining pictures count 11 removing red eyes 22 resolution 42 reviewing images 20 S safety precautions for batteries 38 41 selecting images for destinations 29 Self Timer light 6 Self Timer mode 15 16 sending individual images 29 set date and time 8 setting up destinations 28 Setup Menu 31 share pictures 28 shooting mode 15 Shutter button 5 12 shutter speed 42 software install 8 solving problems 32 sounds of camera 31 space remainingin memory 11 specifications 42 storage 43 Sunset mode 16 support process 36 T Thumbnails 21 Thumbnails control 5 Time amp Date 8 31 46 transfer images 25 troubleshooting 32 turn on off power 7 TV Configuratio
41. ption then press Si Cancel Returns to Playback without deleting the displayed image This Image Deletes the image or video clip All Images in Memory on Card Deletes all stored images and video clips Format Memory Card Deletes all stored files then formats the internal memory or memory card Viewing thumbnails 1 2 3 While in Playback press 22 Thumbnails to view thumbnails Use aw and 4 to scroll through the thumbnails Press O to exit Thumbnails Magnifying images This feature is for viewing purposes only it does not permanently alter the image 1 2 w While in Playback press amp same as Zoom In 4 on the Zoom lever The currently displayed image is magnified 2x Use aw and 4 to pan around the magnified image Use and 484 to change the magnification Press to return to Playback HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 21 A Using the Design Gallery Menu You can use the Design Gallery features to enhance your captured images 1 While in Playback use 4 to scroll to an image then press roa 2 Use 4 to highlight the amp Design Gallery Menu tab Menu 3 Use uv to highlight an option then press ox and follow the on screen instructions Remove Red Eyes See Removing red eyes on page 22 Modify Color See Modifying colors on page 23 Add Borders See Adding borders on page 23 Rotate Rotates ima
42. ptional HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base the dock s Battery Charging light blinks The battery is fully charged when the Battery Charging light turns on solid approximately 12 15 hours Turn on the camera To turn on the camera press the ON OFF button Choose the language Use aw 4 to choose the language you want then 6 Language Menu press ok Y English Deutsch To change the language later use the Setup menu see Espa ol Francais Using the Setup Menu on page 31 Italiano Nederlands Portugu s Svenska Norsk Dansk Suomi Pycckn to select then press OK HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 7 Chapter 1 Set the region Along with the Language setting the Region setting determines the default date format and the format of the video signal for displaying camera images on a television when connected through an optional v North America South America Europe HP Photosmart Premium dock or wireless dock base Asia see Using the Setup Menu on page 31 Australia Use aw to choose the region you want then press Africa Menu OK Choose the area where you live Set the date and time 1 Use w to adjust the highlighted value 2 Use 4 to move to the other selections and repeat Step 1 until the date and time are set correctly mmidd yyyy 12 hr 3 Press 6 when the date time and format settings Date 01 01 2006 Menu are correct then press ox again to con
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44. rs and HP Photosmart printers have built in memory card slots which act as a memory card reader For Windows computers 1 Insert your camera s memory card into the memory card reader or into your computer s memory card slot 2 Right click My Computer on your desktop then select Explore 3 Expand the removable drive folder expand the DCIM folder then click on the folder for your camera 4 Select and copy all the images to a folder on your computer 5 After verifying that the images were successfully transferred return the memory card to your camera For Macintosh computers 1 Insert your camera s memory card into the memory card reader or into your computer s memory card slot 2 Either the HP Photosmart Software Image Capture or iPhoto starts automatically and guides you through the process of transferring images If no application starts automatically or if you want to copy the images manually look on the desktop for the disk drive icon for the memory card then copy the images to your local hard drive For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help Printing images from the camera 26 You can connect the camera to any PictBridge certified printer to print still lat images 1 Check that the printer is turned on there is paper in the printer and PictBridge there are no printer error messages 2 Verify that the camera s USB Configuration is set to Digital Camera see USB Configuration un
45. ry Menu 24 5 Transferring and printing images You can transfer images and video clips with or without the HP Photosmart Software that came with your camera However the HP Photosmart Software has several features for transferring and managing your images and also guides you through the transfer process Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software see Install the software on page 8 use this method to transfer images and video clips to your computer sL Tip You can also perform this task using an optional HP Photosmart dock see VW the dock User Guide 1 Ifyou have selected images for sharing or printing see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28 verify that the computer is connected to a printer and or the Internet 2 Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera 3 Turn on the camera and follow the instructions on the computer screen to transfer the images For more information see the Help feature in the HP Photosmart Software Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you do nat install the HP Photosmart Software e You cannot use the Share features or Buy Prints Online on the camera s Photosmart Express Menu see Using HP Photosmart Express on page 28 e Images marked for printing do not automatically print when the camera is connected to the computer However you can still transfer images and video clip
46. s to your computer by e Connecting your camera directly to the computer see Connecting to the computer on page 26 e Using a memory card reader see Using a memory card reader on page 26 HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 25 Chapter 5 Connecting to the computer 1 Turn off the camera connect it to the computer using the USB cable that came with your camera then turn on the camera On Windows computers the camera appears as a device in Explorer allowing you to copy images from the camera to the computer On Macintosh computers either Image Capture or iPhoto starts automatically allowing you to transfer images to the computer 2 When you have finished transferring images disconnect the camera from the computer If your computer is running Windows 2000 or XP and you get an Unsafe Removal warning disregard the warning If you encounter problems set the camera s USB Configuration to Disk Drive see USB Configuration under Using the Setup Menu on page 31 and reconnect to your computer S Note On Macintosh computers if you set the camera to Disk Drive and neither Ez Image Capture nor iPhoto starts automatically look on the desktop for a disk drive icon with the label HP_M425 or HP_M525 and copy the images manually For more information about how to copy files visit Mac help Using a memory card reader You can put your camera s optional memory card into a separately purchased memory card reader Some compute
47. succession see Using the Burst mode on page 17 e ORS Macro For taking close up pictures of subjects between 100 and 800 mm 3 9 to 31 5 in away ES Note The shooting modes do not apply when you are recording video clips The shooting mode remains in effect until it is changed again or until you turn off the camera Using the Self Timer mode The Self Timer allows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing the Shutter or amp Video button 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 si y s Menu Press a while in Live View use aw to highlight Self Timer then press ox Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Frame the subject in the Image Display The next steps depend on whether you are taking a still pictures or recording a video clip a b For still pictures press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure When the focus brackets turn green press the Shutter button all the way down For video clips press the Video button then release it The camera begins the 10 second countdown then takes the still image or begins recording the video clip If you are recording a video clip press the Video button to stop recording Tip If you want to include yourself in the picture press the Shutter button all the way down then place the camera on a tripod or stable surface The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown a
48. ts wait for the additional flashes Using the shooting modes Shooting modes are predefined settings for everyday situations They are optimized for particular types of scenes or shooting situations To select a shooting mode press while in Live View use aw to highlight a shooting mode then press Sk AUTO Auto Mode Default For taking good shots quickly when you do not have time to select a special shooting mode Self Timer For capturing images or recording video after a 10 second delay see Using the Self Timer mode on page 16 0 Fast Shot For taking images more quickly than in Auto mode in bright light conditions when the subject is a moderate to long distance away HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 15 Chapter 2 continued Landscape For scenes with deep perspective such as mountain scenes Portrait For pictures that have one or more people as their primary subject Do B Action For capturing sporting events moving cars or any scene where you want to stop the action Be Night Portrait For capturing images of people at night This mode uses the flash and a long exposure As a result you must set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Beach and Snow For capturing scenes against bright backgrounds such as at the beach or in snow Sunset For capturing outdoor scenes at sunset Burst For taking two or more shots quickly in
49. ty Operational 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F at 15 to 85 relative humidity Storage 30 to 65 C 22 to 149 F at 15 to 90 relative humidity Not all 32MB of internal memory is available for storing images because some memory is used for internal camera operations The actual file sizes and number of still images that can be stored in internal memory or on a memory card will vary depending on the content of each still image and the length of any associated audio clip HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 43 Appendix B Image quality The following tables list the approximate number and average size of still images that can be stored in internal memory when the camera is set to different Image Quality settings see Image Quality under Using the Capture Menu on page 17 44 HP Photosmart M425 5MP Best 3 images 3MB each Normal 5MP 8 images 1 25MB each 3MP 13 images 750KB each 1MP 40 images 250KB each VGA 130 images 76 8KB each HP Photosmart M525 6MP Best 2 images 3 6MB each Normal 6MP 6 images 1 5MB each 4MP 10 images 1MB each 2MP 20 images 500KB each VGA 130 images 76 8KB each Ez Note The values shown are for images without audio clips Sixty seconds of audio adds 330KB to the file size Index A AC power adapter 6 Action mode 16 adding borders 23 arrow buttons 5 assistance 36 audio clips 11 23 Auto mode 15
50. uality add colors and special effects and more See About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9 27249 Note If you have trouble installing or using the HP Photosmart Software see ES the HP Customer Care website for more information www hp com support Windows If your Windows computer does not meet the system requirements as stated on your camera packaging HP Photosmart Essential is installed see About the HP Photosmart Software on page 9 1 Close all programs and temporarily disable any virus protection software 2 Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive and follow the on screen instructions If the installation screen does not appear click Start click Run type D Setup exe where D is the letter of your CD drive then click OK 3 When the software has finished installing re enable virus protection software Macintosh 1 Insert the HP Photosmart Software CD into the CD drive 2 Double click the CD icon on the computer desktop 3 Double click the installer icon then follow the on screen instructions About the HP Photosmart Software The CD that came with your camera contains the following versions of HP Photosmart Software e HP Photosmart Premier Software for Windows XP and XP x64 systems with at least 128 MB of RAM This version of the software includes some extra features that let you use Photosmart Express to e mail images to addresses you specify create online albums and automatically print se
51. uy Prints Online feature on the Photosmart Express Menu see Buying prints online on page 30 HP Photosmart M425 M525 Digital Camera 35 Q Product support Use this section to find support information for your digital camera including links to helpful websites and an overview of the support process Helpful websites Camera tips product registration newsletter subscriptions driver and software updates purchase HP supplies and accessories www hp com www hp com photosmart English only Customers with disabilities www hp com hpinfo community accessibility English only HP Customer Care driver and software updates support information www hp com support Getting assistance To get the best from your HP product consult the following standard HP support offerings 36 1 Consult the product documentation Review Troubleshooting on page 32 in this document Review the electronic Help section within the software Refer to the camera s Help screens Visit HP online support at www hp com support or contact the store where you purchased this camera HP online support is available to all HP customers HP online support is the fastest source of up to date product information and expert Fast e mail access to qualified online support specialists Valuable product and troubleshooting information for technical issues Proactive product updates support alerts and HP newsletters av
52. xtended the lens fully using optical zoom the camera employs digital zoom Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts I Tip The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture the more small We movements of the camera are magnified this is called camera shake If appears when you press the Shutter button halfway down the picture may be blurry Be sure to hold the camera still or add more light to the scene Try holding the camera closer to your body or against a steady object or set the camera on a tripod or stable surface Optical zoom Optical zoom moves the lens between wide angle 1x and telephoto 3x In Live View use the buttons on the Zoom lever to control zoom Press to zoom in and 44 to zoom out ON OFF B a fg Digital zoom In digital zoom the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene 1 In Live View press 4 on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level then release the lever 2 Press and hold 4 until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame If you zoom in too far press 444 3 To return to optical zoom press 444 until digital zooming stops Release 444 then press it again EX Note 1 Digital zoom is not available when recording video clips 14 Note 2 Digital zoom reduces the resolution of an image so your picture may be more grainy than the same picture taken with optical zoom When you need higher quality limit the use of digital zoom Setting the
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