User manual HP PHOTOSMART M425V

[. . . ] HP Photosmart M425/M525 Digital Camera User Guide Legal and notice information © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. 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. [. . . ] Use to select a color scheme and preview the effect it has on the image. ­ Cancel--Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes. ­ B&W Tints--Applies color tones on a black and white version of an image. Press to save a copy of the image with the specified color scheme and return to exit without saving and return to the to the Design Gallery Menu. 4. Adding borders Add Borders allows you to add a predefined border to the displayed image. Use to select a border type and preview the effect it has on the image. ­ Cancel--Returns to the Design Gallery Menu without saving changes. ­ Rounded Rectangle--Uses a rectangle with soft corners for the matte border. Press to save a copy of the image with the specified border and return to the to exit without saving and return to the Add Design Gallery Menu. 4. Recording audio Record Audio allows you to record an audio clip and attach it to an existing image. To stop recording and attach the audio clip to the displayed image, press . 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. 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 Record Audio. Keep Current Clip--Retains the current audio clip and returns to the Design Gallery Menu. Record New Clip--Records a new audio clip, replacing the previous audio clip. Delete Clip--Deletes the current audio clip and returns to the Design Gallery 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. Tip You can also perform this task using an optional HP Photosmart dock (see the dock User Guide). If you 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. Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable that came with your camera. 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. 2. 3. Transferring images without HP Photosmart Software If you do not install the HP Photosmart Software: 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). [. . . ] 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 Most economical if you take more than 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 battery Alkaline Poor Fair Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor Fair Fair No Photo Lithium Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good No NiMH Good Fair Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Good 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 In camera with the HP AC power adapter connected Average charge time 12­15 hours Signals Charging: Camera's Battery Charging light blinks and the animated battery icon is displayed. [. . . ]