HP M425, M525 manual Setting the flash, Using the shooting modes, Red eye

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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 flash

To select a flash setting, press , use to highlight the desired flash mode, then press .

Auto Flash (Default)—The camera uses the flash if necessary.

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.

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.

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.

Note The flash is not available in Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, or Sunset shooting modes, nor while recording video clips. In Night Portrait shooting mode, the flash is set to 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 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 subjects 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 to highlight a shooting mode, then press .

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).

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.

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Contents User Guide Legal and notice information Contents Page Getting started Camera top and backShutter button Video button Camera front, side, and bottom Camera dock insertBefore taking pictures Choose the language Install the batteriesCharge the batteries Turn on the cameraSet the date and time Install and format an optional memory cardInstall the software Set the regionAbout the HP Photosmart Software Using your cameraWindows MacintoshFor information on printing images Taking still pictures Shooting mode indicatorTaking pictures and recording Video clipsInstant Review Focusing on the subjectIndicator Description Recording video clipsUsing Focus Lock Optimizing focusOptimizing exposure Using zoom Optical zoomDigital zoom Setting the flash Using the shooting modesRed eye Using the Self-Timer mode Using the Capture Menu Using the Burst modeM525 M425 Exposure CompensationISO speed White BalanceReviewing images and video Clips015 Deleting images Viewing thumbnailsMagnifying images Removing red eyes Using the Design Gallery MenuModifying colors Adding bordersRecording audio Chapter Transferring and printing images Transferring images with HP Photosmart SoftwareTransferring images without HP Photosmart Software For Windows computers Connecting to the computerUsing a memory card reader Printing images from the cameraHP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera Using HP Photosmart Express Using the Photosmart Express MenuSetting up online destinations in the camera Sending images to online destinations Selecting images for printingTo exit the Photosmart Express Menu, press Buying prints online Using the Setup Menu Camera does not turn on TroubleshootingResetting the camera Problems and solutionsMy image is blurry Camera does not respond when I press a buttonNiMH batteries will not charge Image Display is not workingImages are missing on my camera Power light is on but the Image Display is offCamera responds sluggishly when trying to review images My image is too brightCannot transfer images from the camera to my computer Get an error message when transferring images to my computerProduct support Helpful websitesGetting assistance HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera Top points about batteries Extending battery lifeSafety precautions for using batteries Managing batteriesNumber of shots per battery type Power indicatorsRecharging NiMH batteries Battery performanceCharge location Average Signals Charge time Safety precautions for recharging batteriesSpecifications Storage Memory capacity3MP 1MP VGA Image qualityIndex
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