Contents

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Getting started.......................................................................................................

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Camera top and back .............................................................................................

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Camera front, side, and bottom...............................................................................

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Camera dock insert.................................................................................................

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Before taking pictures..............................................................................................

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Using your camera..................................................................................................

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Taking pictures and recording video clips.......................................................

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Taking still pictures................................................................................................

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Recording video clips............................................................................................

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Instant Review.......................................................................................................

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Auto focus and exposure.......................................................................................

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Using zoom............................................................................................................

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Setting the flash.....................................................................................................

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Using the shooting modes.....................................................................................

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Using the Capture Menu.......................................................................................

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Reviewing images and video clips....................................................................

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Deleting images.....................................................................................................

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Viewing thumbnails................................................................................................

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Magnifying images.................................................................................................

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Using the Design Gallery Menu..........................................................................

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Removing red eyes................................................................................................

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Modifying colors.....................................................................................................

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Adding borders......................................................................................................

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Recording audio....................................................................................................

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Transferring and printing images......................................................................

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Transferring images with HP Photosmart Software..............................................

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Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software.........................................

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Printing images from the camera...........................................................................

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Using HP Photosmart Express...........................................................................

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Using the Photosmart Express Menu....................................................................

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Setting up online destinations in the camera.........................................................

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Sending images to online destinations..................................................................

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Selecting images for printing.................................................................................

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Buying prints online...............................................................................................

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Using the Setup Menu.........................................................................................

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Troubleshooting..................................................................................................

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Resetting the camera............................................................................................

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Problems and solutions.........................................................................................

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Product support...................................................................................................

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Helpful websites....................................................................................................

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Getting assistance.................................................................................................

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Managing batteries..............................................................................................

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Top points about batteries.....................................................................................

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Extending battery life.............................................................................................

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Safety precautions for using batteries...................................................................

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HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera

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