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AX-581
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EasyPix AX-581 Operating Instructions

Preface

The camera is equipped with eight modes (Scene selection, Programmed, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual exposure, Playback, Movie, Setup) for your exploration. In com­bination with all the above mode function, not only will this cam­era serve as a digital camera, but it can also be used in recording short movies and audio recording.
- P.A.S.M. (Playback, Aperture, Scene, Manual exposure) mode
- MPEG4 audio and video recording
- 8 x optical lens
- Electronic view finder
- Orientation sensor for still image rotate
- Popup flash
- 15 scene modes
- Histogram on display
- Cropping and frame editing function with 6 frames to choose from
- 3x3 image thumbnail display
- Built-in speakers
To make the best out of this camera, we strongly suggest that you read through this manual prior to operating this camera.
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Table of Contents
Preface .....................................................................1
Prior to Operating the Camera ...............................3
Unpacking the Camera ........................................................ 3
Attaching the lens and strap on the camera ........................ 4
Identifying Components ....................................................... 5
Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card ....................... 6
Basic Settings ...................................................................... 7
Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card ....................7
Basic Operating Procedure ....................................8
Turning the Camera On/Off ................................................. 8
Basic Shooting .................................................................... 9
Auto-Focus Function ........................................................... 9
Zooming In/Out ................................................................... 9
Viewing Pictures .................................................................. 10
Protect Pictures ................................................................... 10
Erase Pictures ..................................................................... 10
Basic Functions Buttons ...................................................... 10
Eight Main Modes and Instructions ......................15
Scene Mode ........................................................................ 17
P.A.S.M. Mode .................................................................... 19
Playback Mode .................................................................... 23
Movie and Audio Mode ....................................................... 26
Setup Mode ......................................................................... 27
Making Connections ...............................................32
Installing Software ............................................................... 32
Connecting through the USB .................................... .......... 33
Connecting through AV-out ................................................. 33
Appendix ..................................................................34
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Prior to Operating the Camera

Setting up this digital camera is quick and simple. Follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to infinite boundaries.

Unpacking the Camera

1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage)
2. Double check for the following items:
CD-ROM
Camera
Lens cap Quick Guide
Batteries
Mini USB Cable
Video Cable
Shoulder Strap
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Attaching the lens and strap on the camera

The lens cap and strap are attached in one. To remove or cap the lens cap, press on both sides of the retractable knob.
Thread the strap through the strap hole of the camera and the lens cap. Adjust the strap to the desired length.
Prior to Operating the Camera
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Identifying Components

Shutter Button
Power Switch
Lens
EVF(Electronic View Finder)
Dioptre Adjustment
TFT LCD
Tripod
Continuous Shot Button
Mode Dial
Flash Mode Selection Button
AF LED
EVF/LCD Switch
Zoom Button
L
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E
A
L
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F
A
OK
Macro Button
Flash
Hook of Shoulder Strap Microphone
AE/AF Lock Button Menu Button
SD Card Cover Five-way Switch
Battery Cover
Self-timer Button Jack Cover
TV-Out
Mini USB
DC-In
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Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card

This camera uses 4 AA batteries or CR-V3 x 2. The batteries and SD card are lo cated in separate compartments. The battery compartment is located at the bottom of the camera, while the SD card compartment is located at the back of the camera.
1. Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow, then lift to open.
2. Load the batteries into the battery
compartment. (a)
3. Close the battery cover.
4. Flip the SD card compartment cover,
and insert the SD card into the slot. (b)
5. Close the SD card cover.
(a)
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OK
Battery Cover
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SD Card Card
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(b)
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CAUTION!
NOTE:
1. Use only the specified battery or AC powe r adap ter (6.0V 2A) with this camera. Other power sources may cause fire.
2.To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries at the same time and keep batter way from heat.
3.To dispose off batteries, please refer to index of bat­tery manufacturer.
4. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion. Use only one battery type at one time
5. Batteries should be inserted in the battery compart­ment with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctl y.
6. For alternative power source, the optional AC Adapter kit is available.
1. Upon loading new batteries, users will need to reset their Basic Settings
2. Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the camera is in its ON status. Only remove the batteries and SD card when the camera is not in use, or in its OFF status.
3. If you do not plan on u sing the came ra f or a lo ng p eriod of time, please remove the batteries and SD card.
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Basic Settings

Upon turning the camera ON, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD display. Turn the mode dial to the Setup Mode. Please proceed with the following settings:
Language Preference Setting
There are a total of twelve languages to choose from to interact with this camera. Please refer to Setup Mode. (Page 30)
Date and Time Setting
Please refer to the Date and Time setting under Setup Mode. (Page 27)

Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card

To take more pictures effectively, format the content of the SD Card. To format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot. Then proceed with the following steps:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode.
2. Press the Menu button to enter Setup menu to select “Format”.
3. You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display.
4. Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting. As a result, once you withdraw the SD Card from the camera, the LCD display will show the following message for confirmation: "Format internal memory?" Then, press OK button to complete formatting internal memory .
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Basic Operating Procedure

This section provides simple and basic directions to get you started with your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on and off, shoot pictures, use the Auto Focus function , Zooming I n and Ou t, and Playback your pictures. A description is also included for the EVF & LCD function.

Turning the Camera On/Off

1. Remove the lens cap
2. Slide the Power switch in the direction of arrow.
- power LED lights up and the power is on.
- turning off the power (slide the switch again)
- Auto power-off function operates when batteries are used only.
Shutter Button
Power Switch
Basic Operating Procedure
**The backside LED indicator will remain green while
Tip: The LCD display will warn users to open the lens cap when
the lens cap is on.
the power is turned on**
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Basic Shooting

1. Turn the mode dial to the Scene Mode
AE-L AF-L
2.)Look into the viewfinder and try to align your subject
in the box.
/LCD
OK
3.)When you are set, press the shutter button once.
Tip: Do not cover the lens or flash with your finger.

Auto-Focus Function

When the shutter release is pressed halfway , the Auto-Focus functio n will activate and the camera lens will automatically focus. Follow these step s to activate this function:

Zooming In/Out

This camera has 8 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar located on the right side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. While the zoom button is pressed, there will be 15 levels of zoom magnifications, from W(Wide) to T(Tele) of zoom bar; The zoom lens can automatically protrude and retract. An additional 8 levels of zoom magnification (0.5x/each), from
1. Under normal situation, the crop mark is yellow. Once the shutter is pressed halfway to activate the Auto-Focus function, the crop mark will turn green. If it fails, the crop mark will turn red.
2. Fully press the shutter button to take the picture.
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T(tele)to 4x (4x Digital Zoom) of zoom bar will activate, when the zoom
A A
button is pressed. Users can see the result from LCD display.
1. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or out button to select your preferred distance.

Viewing Pictures

To instantly view the pictures you just took, simply turn the mode di al to the Playback Mode. For an in-depth description of Playback Mode, please refer to page 23.

Protect Pictures

To instantly protect the pictures you just took, press the menu button and select the protect function. To protect pictures under playback mode, press the AE/AF/protect button and press ok.

Erase Pictures

To instantly erase the picture, turn the mode dial to the Playback Mode, then press the down button and OK to delete the current picture.

Basic Functions Buttons

The camera includes the following basic functions.
EVF (Electronic View Finder)
Dioptre Adjustment
EVF/LCD Switch
AE-L AF-L
OK
Protect
E-L
AE/AF Lock Button
F-L
Menu Button
SD Card Cover
Five-way Switch
Basic Operating Procedure
TFT LCD
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A A
AE/AF lock and Protect: These three functions can be
E-L F-L
activated under this button. Under playback mode, press this button to protect the picture. AE lock locks the expo­sure at a different place from the point of focus. After lock­ing the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desire exposure level. AF lock locks the focus on the subject and recomposes the shot. This is useful for backlight and spotlighted subjects.
AE Lock: Press "L" button once for AE lock AF Lock:
Press "L" button twice for AF lock
Press "L" button again for normal
Normal:
Tip: AF button locks the focus object for a sequence shooting. Pressing the snap button halfway can proceed AF lock for only one image, but next.
Menu: This button allows quick access to the menu func­tion . Flash: This button sets flash as Force off / Auto Red eye reduction / Force on / Slow. To activate the first strobe, press the flash button for flash mode selection and select the desired flash setting. The flash button will have to pop up in order to activate the flash mode. If not, the flash will not function and users will not be able to select the type of flash. When the flash pops up, the default setting will be force on, followed by Auto, Slow and Off.
Flash
Flash mode selection
Force on: Press flash button for force on. This is also the default setting. Auto Red eye reduction :
Press flash button once for auto red eye
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Slow: Used for slow shot
When the flash is off
Force off:
Tip: Push down the flash pop-out when not in use.
EVF/LCD: This button allows users to switch in between
the LCD and EVF (Electronic View Finder) to operate this camera.
Dioptre Adjustment: This enables users to adjust the far or nearsightedness of the viewfinder.
Lens Cap
Mode Dial
Continuous Shot Button
Macro Button
+
-
Dioptre Adjustment
Hook of Shoulder Strap
Self-timer Button
TV-Out Mini USB DC-in
Macro: The macro function allows users to take close-up
pictures in a distance within 20cm to 50cm. Press the
Macro button to access Macro function.
Self-timer: The self-timer function is used in capture and video mode with a time frame of 3 to 10 seconds. A tripod is highly recommended when setting the self-timer to 3
seconds.
Continuous shot: This function allows 3 continuous shot. Turn the mode dial to P. A. S. M. & scene mode. press selftimer/continuous shot button twice, and press the shutter button.
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