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.
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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
-
E
A
L
-
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)
L
­E A
L
­F A
OK
Battery Cover
A E
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L A F
-
L
O
K
SD Card Card
L
­E A
L
­F A
K O
(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
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**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
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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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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.
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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
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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
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White Balance
Metering
Playback Mode 23
Rotation
Crop Picture
DPOF
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Movie and Audio Mode
Protection
Erase
Frame Editing
Slide Show Voice Memo
Movie Recording Audio Recording
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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
EV
Aperture
Shutter Speed
HV
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
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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
EV
Aperture
Shutter speed
HV
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
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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
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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
EV
Aperture
Shutter Speed
HV
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
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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
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Movie and Audio Mode

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