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.

This camera offers 5.36 mega pixels high-quality image along with precise 32 x zoom (8 x optical plus 4 x digital). The built-in 16MB internal memory can store your images and videos. Its auto focus lens supports a macro mode from 20cm to 50cm. Normally, it can takes pictures ranging from 50cm to infinite. Through the USB cable connection, pictures can be easily transferred from the camera to the PC. It also provides an AV output function to perform the operation through TV. Continuous shooting function is also available for users to take multiple frames of scenes in quick succession. Here are its main features:

- 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.

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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)

E A

F A

Battery Cover

A E

L A F

SD Card Card

E A

F A

K O

(b)

Prior to Operating the Camera

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.

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 .

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**

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

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.

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

Protect

E-L

AE/AF Lock Button

F-L

Menu Button

SD Card Cover

Five-way Switch

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TFT LCD

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

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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Note:

1. Flash will not be available under continuous mode.

2.During the shooting, images will not display on the LCD.

3.The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, which will also be used for the other images.

4. Continuous shot and self-timer share the same button.

Zoom: This camera has 8 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom.

Resolution Digital Zoom

10 M (3648 x 2736) x 1

5.0M (2560 x 1920) x 4

3.0M (2048 x 1536) x 4

1.3M ( 1280 x 960) x 4

VGA ( 640 x 480) x 4

Under Capture Mode:

Zoom in: Press Zoom in button for magnify image

Zoom out: Press Zoon out button for narrow the image Under Playback mode: (Magnify / Thumbnail) Zoom in: Press Zoom in button for magnify image Zoom out: Press Zoon out button for thumbnail (3x3)

EVF/LCD Display: This button allows you to turn the display On or Off for the electronic view finder & LCD. When

EVF is selected, LCD will not be on.

Tip:

HV / Histogram Value

Histogram Value showing the brightness and contrast of the

subject. It enables precise exposure control. In playback mod e,

histogram showing the brightness and contrast information of

recorded pictures. You can set. histogram display by pressing

up on the five-way switch in shooting and playback modes.

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Eight Main Modes and Instructions

This section will describe the eight modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. Under each of the following modes, users can choose to proceed with the modes either by looking at the LCD or through the electronic view finder. To switch between the electronic view finder or LCD, press on the EVF/LCD button.

Items Indications Page Scene Mode 17

Auto Sport

Landscape

Night

Portrait

Sunset

Natural

Self Portrait

Beach

Sky

Night Portrait

Back Light

Party

Autumn

Text

Program mode 19

Image Quality

Digital Filter

Focus Area

Resolution

ISO Rating

L/R Adjustment

White Balance

Metering

Aperture priority mode

Image Quality

Digital Filter

Focus Area

Resolution

ISO Rating

L/R Adjustment

White Balance

Metering

Shutter speed priority mode

Image Quality

Resolution

White Balance

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Manual exposure mode

Digital Filter

Focus Area

Image Quality

Digital Filter

Focus Area

ISO Rating

L/R Adjustment

Resolution

ISO Rating

L/R Adjustment

Metering

White Balance

Metering

Playback Mode 23

Rotation

Crop Picture

DPOF

Movie and Audio Mode

Protection

Erase

Frame Editing

Slide Show Voice Memo

Movie Recording Audio Recording

Setup Mode 27

Date and Time Self-timer Option

Slide show Interval Audio Value

Sound Effect

Auto Power Off

Languages TV-Out Format

File Number Restoring

Instant Preview

Background Editing

Rotation

Scene Mode

Macro

White Balance

Flash

Aperture

Shutter Speed

ISO

Image Resolution

Turn the dial rotator to the Scene Mode. Press the Menu button to access. Press Up/Down arrow to select the settings. Once you have selected the option, press Left/Right arrow to adjust the setting. Press OK to return to the list of options.

Scene

Timer/Burst Shot

Quality

Counter

Zoom Bar

Metering AEL/AFL

Date/Time

Scene

Users can select from the following scenes to include in their pictures:Auto/Sport/Landscape/Night/ Portrait/Self Portrait/Night Portrait/ Sunset/Beach/Back light Autumn/Natural/Sky/Party/Text

Sport- This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action.

Landscapebe used under macro setting.

NightPortraitSelf Portrait- Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding

the camera. Point the lens towards you and take a shot. Night Portrait-

night. The flash illuminates the subject while a slow sync speed captures a natural exposure of the background. A tripod is recommended when using this setting.

SunsetBeachBack light-

metering. Autumn- This is for foliage views. NaturalSkyParty-

with different lighting. Text- This mode will project the text by enhancement of the black

and white contrast.

This is used for wide scenic views. This setting cannot

Night scenes.

This mode blurs the background to focus on the sub je c t.

To enhance the red hue for taking sunset picture.

This is for taking beach view with enhanced blue color.

For taking the picture of back light object by changing

This is suitable for forest or grasslands views.

This is for sky views.

Enables you to take pictures under a darker environment

A tripod is recommended when using this setting.

This mode is for images taken during twilight or at

A tripod is recommended when using this setting.

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Tip: Users can also change the resolution and image quality

under Scene Mode.

P.A.S.M. Mode

Macro

White Balance

Flash

Aperture

Shutter speed

ISO

Resolution

P.A.S.M. Mode include four modes that are adjustable through the mode dial.

This mode allows you to take general still pictures. The camera

P modewill automatically set the aperture and shutter speed to suit the scene's brightness.

Aperture PriorityF3.41.

The Aperture value that can be selected from F2.8 to

Shutter Priority- In this mode, the shutter speed can be select from

1/2000 sec to 16. Manual-

In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and the aperture

value.The exposure level can be viewed on the LCD.

Tip: The larger or brighter the aperture value ( lower f/ number) the more blurred the background will become.

Mode

Timer

Battery

Zoom Bar

Focus area

Metering AEL/AFL

Date/TimeImage Quality

Resolution

This mode allows you to set the record resolution. 10 M (3648 x 2736)

5.0M (2560 x 1920)

3.0M (2048 x 1536)

1.3M (1280 x 960) VGA ( 640 x 480)

Image Quality

The widely-used JPEG format is used for image-recording quality setting.Users can select from the following quality:

Best Better Basic

White Balance

Normally, the "Auto" WB setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If nat ural colors cannot be obtained with auto WB, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. Users can select the following white balance:

Auto:Auto

:Sun

:Shade

:Tungsten

:Fluorescent

:One-touch WB

Tip: (Follow these steps for One-touch WB)

1. Press OK to confirm one-touch WB.

2. To set the desired WB press the L/R button to change the WB value.

3. Take pictures by pressing the shutter button with the new WB setting.

4. To reset WB again, press "OK" button again.

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Digital Filter

This sets and converts according to the different colors and effects: Normal/BW/Sepia/Red/Pink/Purple/Blue/Green/Yellow/Solarize /Negative Artwork Solarize-

This effect creates the impression that the image has been exposed to light. Negative Artworkopposite to what they were in the original picture.

Having the light and dark parts

ISO Rating

The ISO speed is the sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed number, the higher the sensitivity is to light. Auto 50 100 200 400

Metering

This calculates the best overall exposure value. The camera has three metering modes :

:Matrix :Center

:Spot

Focus Area

User can change the crop mark location of LCD display by rotator, it provides a widely focus area setting. Normal Set

Tip: (Follow these steps for Focus Area)

1. The crop mark will be removed once the focus area function is confirmed.

2. Select the desired focus area using the joystick.

3. Press OK to confirm the setting and start taking pictures.

4. Focus area function can proceed after t aking shot, users can continue to move the focus area.

5. Press menu again to exit the focus area function.

6. By pressing the ok button, the focus setting will be saved.

L/R adjustment

For users to define the adjustable parameter of L/R button, once the setting is complete, users can press L/R button to change the value after quitting menu. Here are the 5 parameters:

EV- Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera's standard exposure setting. You can darken or lightness the image. (increased exposure) Sharpnesssubject. Saturation-

color intensity associated with color's perceptual difference from a white, black or gray of equal lightness

Contrast- Exaggerate lightness differences between foreground and background colors Manual WB-

Enhances the borders of the

Saturation is the degree of

Manually adjusts fine changes to the white balance.

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Playback Mode

Voice Memo

AWB

Aperture

Shutter Speed

ISO

Protection

DPOF

Playback file type

Zoom

File Name

Image Resolution

Quality Date/Time

Turn the mode dial to the Playback Mode. Users can view the images by pressing the Left/Right button or press up button to get the image information. To view thumbnails and magnify pictures, press zoom in/out button. Users will be able to set the following functions after entering menu.

Erase

User can erase current or all images under this mode. Users can select to erase: Erase Current Erase All

Tip: To immediately delete a picture while reviewing images, press the menu button, select the erase option and press ok.

Protection

You can prevent images from accidental erasure. This function choose to:

:Protect Current :Protect All :Unprotect Current :Unprotect All

Rotation

This function rotates images 90° and 270° clockwise, mirror, or flip the image up. Normal 90 degree 270 degree Mirror Flip up

Frame Editing

This camera provides 6 frames for image editing. Camera will create a new image with the frame which select by user.

Crop Picture

Users can crop images through the desired magnified area.

- Press ok to confirm the image selection and start the modification.

- The navigation arrows will appear on screen.

- Use joystick and zoom button to navigate the image.

- Press ok button to crop.

Tip:

-Camera will create a new image which cannot be re-cropped.

- Image size will vary according to the cropping

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Slide Show

Allow user to slide show all images.

Tip:

--press OK button for interruption.

- refer to page 28 (slide show internal setting) to the slide show timing setting

Voice Memo

This function provides 20 seconds voice memo for still image. Select “Voice Memo” and press OK to start the recording session. A recording bar will indicate how much time is left in the recording session. Press OK to end the recording.

Tip: To view the recorded memo, quit menu and press OK ag ain to enter control bar. Press “erase” to delete any voice memo.

DPOF

DPOF is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Users can select to print:

Current All Reset

Movie and Audio Mode

Recording mode

Focus area

Date/Time

Movie and Audio Mode allows you to use the camera as a movie and audio recorder. Video mode is the default for this mode, press the ok button to enter this mode. Users can switch modes by pressing the menu button. Rotate to the Video/Audio mode. To record video:

1. Press the shutter to start recording.

2. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

To record audio:

1. Press the right button, where a audio recording frame will appear on the LCD/EVF.

2. Press the shutter button to start audio recording.

3. To exit audio recording, press the shutter button.

Zoom bar

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Note!

1. Flash will not function when shooting movies.

2. Zoom function can not be achieve while recording.

3. Press the self-timer button once to activate the Selftimer. You will have 3 to 10 seconds to get ready after pressing shutter button..The countdown will be displayed on the LCD and followed by a beep sound.

4. The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the up button once.

Tip: 1. The file format of movie will be MPEG 4. (.asf)

2. When you playback video in PC, system will require Windows Media Player 9.0 codec. Please link to Microsoft server for the codec, or you can playback the movie through bundled application software.

Setup Mode

Turn the mode dial to the Setup Mode. Press the Up/Down button to select the function, press the Left/Right button to choose the desired setting and press OK to confirm.

Users will be able to set the following functions:

Date and Time

Reset date and time when change battery. Users can select to set: Date

Date format Time Time format

Tip: Dates can be set in these formats: YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY Time can be set in these format: 12hr 24hr

Self-timer Option

This function provides users different timer setting. A tripod is highly recommended when operating this function: 3 seconds 10 seconds

Slide show Interval

Under this setting, users can set the interval of seconds they want the slide show to proceed per slide. Users can select: 3 seconds

5 seconds 10 seconds

Audio Volume

Users can adjust the audio value of audio, vide o and voice memo functions.: High Middle Low

Sound Effect

This function allows users to turn the sound effect on

or off On Off

Instant Review

Sets the time for the picture to be previewed right after the picture is taken: 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds Off

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Image Rotation

When shooting the picture vertically (over 45 degree) the image can be automatically rotated and display horizontally in playback mode:

1. Automatic (default)

2.Off

Auto Power Off

This setting automatically turns off the camera. Users can select the following minutes to Auto Power Off the camera. Off 3 minutes 1 minute

Tip: Prior to shutting off, the LCD will shut itself automatically

Background Editing

Allows users to select their preferred image or taken photo as background. Image 1 Image 2 My Photo Editing

Tip: This background will be replaced the default images of welcome page and setup mode background. My photo will retain last set photo. To change new photo, select editing for thumbnails and press OK button to confirm new photo.

Language

Users can select from the following languages: English German French Spanish Italian Dutch Russian Polish Japanese Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese

TV out

Depending on where your location, different region requires different system for TV-out function. Connect Video cable for TV out. NTSC PAL

Format

Formats the internal or external memory. Press OK button to confirm or menu button to escape formatting.

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File Number

The image count will restore to zero once the pictures in memory been erased under reset condition. Sets the order of pictures stored in the camera: Reset- File number counting from one. Series‑ File number counting from serial number.

Tip: This setting will retain until user to change the selection.

Restoring

Resets the camera to factory setting.

Making Connections

In this section you will be able to connect the camera to your PC to download or edit photos.

Installing Software

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Click “Digital Camera Driver” and Install if your operating system is Windows

98. Users can pick 4 selections and press Inst all (it c an all be d one at the sa me time).

3. The installation wizard will guide you through the installation.

4. You will be able to use the application once it’s installed.

Making Connections

Caution:

1. Driver is for uploading pictures to you computer, if the operation system is Win 98

2. If you didn’t install the driver before plugging in the USB device. System will detect new device. Please insert the CD-ROM and complete the driver installation.

Connecting through the USB

This section will show you how to download images from camera to PC through the USB cable..

1. This camera allows users to move the images or movies from camera to PC by MISC support.

2. When the camera is connected to your PC, there will be 2 external storage under “My computer” named “ 500_CAMERA”.

3. Simply click the folder named “1005MDSC”, you can find the recorded files.

4. Copy or remove these files from the camera to your PC. Users can edit these images accordingly.

NOTE:

1. Voice memo files will include three different file format as ".jpg", ".wav" and ".html". Which have the same file name, but format. The recommended format for users (desiring to include their recorded voice memo in their selected pictures) is HTML.

2. You may find the recorded files of internal and external memory from 2 external storage respectively.

Connecting through AV-out

Before you proceed, please determine your corresponding AV-Out mode. This camera will enable you to achieve full camera functions by AV-out connection. User can enable each function through the TV monitor instead of the LCD display.

1. Connect the video cable into the video out connector.

2. Connect the other end of the video cable into the TV’s video-in jack.

3. Turn the camera ON, you should then be able to operate the camera with TV screen. (The LCD/EVF will turn off whi l e connected to AV-out)

Appendix

Camera Default Setting

Scene Mode Auto Movie Mode Video Resolution 5M (2560 x 1920) Image Quality *** White Balance Auto Digital Filter Color ISO 100 Metering Matrix Sharpness Middle Date and Time 2004/1/1 Self-timer Option 10 seconds Slide Show Interval 3 seconds Audio Volume Middle Sound Effect Off Instant Review Off Image rotation automatic Auto Power Off 1 minute Display LCD panel on Background Editing Image 1 Language English TV Out NTSC File Number Series

Appendix

LED Status

Camera Condition

Power off Off Off Standby Green Off "Green" LED will be

Strobe charging

Processing Green

Warning/ Error

Out of focus Red (Flicker) Off If error, then LED will

Status LED AF/Timer

Orange (Flicker)

(Flicker)

Red (Flicker) Off If error, then LED will

LED

Off When recharging,

Off Proce ssing are meant

LED Behavior

truned off when snap, LED will be lighted again when ready for moving.

"Orange" LED will be flickered and turned to "Green" when charging ready.

that "Green" LED will be flicker under AF process and saving image.

be changed from "Green" to "Red" flicker. The "Red" LED will stop flicker and turn to "Green" after one sec.

Battery low Red (Flicker) Off Note: The "Red" LED

USB plug in Green Off " Green" LED will be

TV-out Green Off " Green" LED will be

will keep flickering in battery low condition.

off and turn on again when USB plug-in ready.

off and turn on again when TV out connecting ready.

Appendix

Self-timer Green Red

Auto focus Green Off Press S1, "Green"

Video/Audio recording

Red (Slow Flicker)

(Flicker)

Red (slow Flicker)

"Timer" LED will be flicker with countdown second.

LED will be flickered till AF successful. If NG, then LED will be turned to "Red" and releasing button for normal. (" Green")

When recording video/audio, the "Red" LED will be flicker slowly.

Information Code

Error Possible Cause Cor rective Action Card Full No more pictures can

be stored

Remove the pictures or insert another card

Write-Protect Card has been pro-

tected

To remove write-protect latch of card

Card Error Cannot record, play-

Picture Error This recorded picture

No picture There’s no image in

Card Setup This card is not for-

Battery Empty Battery low for taking

back or erase pictures on this card

cannot be playback with camera

storage, so there’s nothing in playback

matted

pictures

To format this card or replace another card

To view the image through PC. If it cannot be done, the picture is damaged

To take pictures or insert another card with images

To format this card before using

Installing new or charged batteries

Specifications

Features Content

Max. Resolution 3648 x 2736 Still Image Size 10 M (3648 x 2736)

Image Sensor CCD Sensitivity equivalent ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400

5.0M (2560 x 1920)

3.0M (2048 x 1536)

1.3M (1280 x 960) VGA (640 x 480)

Lens Aperture Wide : F2.8 to F5.58

Tele : F3.41 to 6.82

Optical Zoom 8x optical zoom Digital Zoom Up to 4x digital zoom

Appendix

Viewfinder Electronic Viewfinder (color)

Shutter speed 16 sec ~ 1/2000 sec. Internal Memory 16MB NAND Estimated number of storable

pictures

Storage media SD/MMC Focus distance 50cm ~ infinity Macro 20 ~50 cm Video/Audio Clip 320 x240, 30pfs, no limit Continuous shot 3 shots / sec Rotate Rotates the still image 90

Self-timer 3 or 10 sec. self-timer Compatibility WIN98/ME/2000/XP

File Format MPE G4/JPEG/EXIF 2.2/DPOF Dimension 111 (W) x 70(H) x 105 (D) mm

Dioptre adjustment

10 M (3648 x 2736): 5 pictures

5.0M (2560 x 1920): 10 pictures

3.0M (2048 x 1536): 16 picures

1.3M (1280 x 960): 42 picures VGA ( 640 x 480): 149 picures

degree. (anti-clockwise or clockwise)

MAC 9.1 and above

Flash Pop-up

USB Output B type mini USB 2.0 full speed Video Output NTSC/PAL Battery type AA Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, CR-

DC-in 6.0V 2.0A LCD 1.6" TFT, 354 x 240 Playback Zoom Up to 8x USB storage class support MSDC Multiple languages E/F/G/I/S/D/R/P/TC/SC/K/J Tripod mount Metal Body material Plastic

range: 3 -10 feet Modes: Force off / Auto Red eye reduction / Force / Slow

V3 and RCR-V3

Accessories

User manual A/V connecting cable CD-ROM Shoulder strap AA alkaline batteries Lens cap USB cable Lens cap strap

EasyPix AX-581 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Prior to Operating the Camera

Unpacking the Camera

Attaching the lens and strap on the camera

Identifying Components

Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card

Basic Settings

Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card

Basic Operating Procedure

Turning the Camera On/Off

Basic Shooting

Auto-Focus Function

Zooming In/Out

Viewing Pictures

Protect Pictures

Erase Pictures

Basic Functions Buttons

Eight Main Modes and Instructions

Scene Mode

P.A.S.M. Mode

Playback Mode

Movie and Audio Mode

Setup Mode

Making Connections

Installing Software

1. Driver is for uploading pictures to you computer, if the operation system is Win 98

Connecting through the USB

Connecting through AV-out

Appendix