HP PhotoSmart M525 User Manual page 34

Chapter 8
My image is too bright.
● Turn the flash off (see
● Move back from the subject and use zoom.
● Adjust Exposure Compensation (see Exposure Compensation under
Capture Menu on page
My image is too dark.
● Wait for natural lighting conditions to improve, use the flash (see
on page
● Adjust Exposure Compensation (see Exposure Compensation under
Capture Menu on page
My image is grainy.
● Use a lower ISO Speed setting (see ISO Speed under
on page
● Add indirect lighting, use the flash (see
natural lighting conditions to improve.
● If the camera is warm, the effect will diminish as the camera cools. For best image
quality, avoid storing the camera in very hot locations.
Images are missing on my camera.
Remove the memory card and see if the images are stored in internal memory.
The Power light is on but the Image Display is off.
● Reset the camera (see
●
Press Live View/Playback
The camera responds sluggishly when trying to review images.
See Storage on page 43
cards.
Video recording terminates abruptly. The video is saved successfully, but it is
shorter than expected.
Replace your memory card with a faster card. Look for cards marked High Performance,
Pro, Ultra, or High Speed.
Video recording terminates abruptly and the video will not play back.
Reformat the card (see
The camera gets warm (or even hot) to the touch.
This is normal. However, if anything seems out of the ordinary, turn off the camera,
remove it from AC power, and allow the camera to cool. Then examine the camera and
the batteries for signs of possible damage.
For best image quality, turn off the camera when not using. Always store the camera in
a cool place.
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Setting the flash on page
17).
15), or add indirect lighting.
17).
17).
Resetting the camera on page
and Memory capacity on page 43
Install and format an optional memory card on page
15).
Using the Capture Menu
Setting the flash on page
32).
to reactivate the Image Display.
for tips about memory
Using the
Setting the flash
Using the
15), or wait for
8).