HP M525, M425 manual Using zoom, Optical zoom, Digital zoom

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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:

Set the flash to Auto Flash or Flash On (see Setting the flash on page 15).

Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.

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:

Select a different shooting mode (see Using the shooting modes on page 15).

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 extended the lens fully using optical zoom, the camera employs digital zoom. Digital zoom uses no moving lens parts.

Tip The more you zoom in on the subject of your picture, the more small 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 to zoom out.

Digital zoom

In digital zoom, the Image Display shows a yellow frame around the scene.

1.In Live View, press on the Zoom lever to optically zoom to the maximum level, then release the lever.

2.Press and hold until the image you want to capture fills the yellow frame. If you zoom in too far, press .

3.To return to optical zoom, press until digital zooming stops. Release , then press it again.

Note 1 Digital zoom is not available when recording video clips.

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Contents User Guide Legal and notice information Contents Page Shutter button Video button Getting startedCamera top and back Before taking pictures Camera front, side, and bottomCamera dock insert Turn on the camera Install the batteriesCharge the batteries Choose the languageSet the region Install and format an optional memory cardInstall the software Set the date and timeMacintosh Using your cameraWindows About the HP Photosmart SoftwareFor information on printing images Video clips Shooting mode indicatorTaking pictures and recording Taking still picturesRecording video clips Focusing on the subjectIndicator Description Instant ReviewOptimizing exposure Using Focus LockOptimizing focus Digital zoom Using zoomOptical zoom Red eye Setting the flashUsing the shooting modes Using the Self-Timer mode M525 Using the Capture MenuUsing the Burst mode Exposure Compensation M425White Balance ISO speed015 Reviewing images and videoClips Magnifying images Deleting imagesViewing thumbnails Using the Design Gallery Menu Removing red eyesRecording audio Modifying colorsAdding borders Chapter Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software Transferring and printing imagesTransferring images with HP Photosmart Software Printing images from the camera Connecting to the computerUsing a memory card reader For Windows computersHP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera Setting up online destinations in the camera Using HP Photosmart ExpressUsing the Photosmart Express Menu To exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press Sending images to online destinationsSelecting images for printing Buying prints online Using the Setup Menu Problems and solutions TroubleshootingResetting the camera Camera does not turn onImage Display is not working Camera does not respond when I press a buttonNiMH batteries will not charge My image is blurryMy image is too bright Power light is on but the Image Display is offCamera responds sluggishly when trying to review images Images are missing on my cameraGet an error message when transferring images to my computer Cannot transfer images from the camera to my computerGetting assistance Product supportHelpful websites HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera Managing batteries Extending battery lifeSafety precautions for using batteries Top points about batteriesPower indicators Number of shots per battery typeBattery performance Recharging NiMH batteriesSafety precautions for recharging batteries Charge location Average Signals Charge timeSpecifications Memory capacity StorageImage quality 3MP 1MP VGAIndex
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