EasyPix S530 Operating Instructions
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera, with
capabilities of a video recorder and music player. Ensure that you read this
manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are
correct and up-to-date. However, no guarantee is made regarding the
accuracy of the contents, and the manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes without notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2006.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of the manufacturer.
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Safety
Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its
components may be damaged.
Do not store the product in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten
the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt certain plastics.
Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product warms up to
its normal temperature, moisture can form inside, possible damaging
the electronic circuits.
Do not attempt to open the casing.
Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may damage the
internal components.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to
clean the product. Wipe the product with a soft cloth slightly
dampened.
If the product or any of its accessories are not working properly, take
them to your nearest qualified service center. The personnel there will
assist you, and if necessary, arrange for the product to be repaired.
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Table of contents
Preface.....................................................................................................i
About this manual.....................................................................................i
Copyright ..................................................................................................i
Safety ...................................................................................................... ii
Getting started ................................................................................1
Checking the accessories supplied......................................................... 1
1 Camera parts....................................................................................... 2
2 Inserting the battery/and SD card (not supplied).................................. 3
3 Turning on/off the Camera ................................................................... 4
4 Charging.............................................................................................. 5
Basic Settings .................................................................................6
1 Language Preference Setting .............................................................. 6
2 Date and Time Setting ......................................................................... 6
3 Formatting Internal Memory / SD Card ................................................ 6
Image Shooting...............................................................................7
1 Basic Shooting..................................................................................... 7
2 Using the zoom.................................................................................... 8
3 Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)..................................... 8
4 Using the self-timer.............................................................................. 8
5 Basic Function Buttons........................................................................ 9
Image Viewing/deleting ................................................................ 10
1 To view images...................................................................................10
2 To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)......................................10
3 To delete images.................................................................................10
How to switch mode ..................................................................... 11
Mode table.............................................................................................11
When shooting still images .........................................................12
1 Indicators on the screen (DSC Mode).................................................12
2 DSC mode setting menu.....................................................................13
When shooting a video ................................................................16
1 Indicators on the screen (DV mode) ...................................................16
2 DV mode setting menu .......................................................................17
When recording an audio clip .....................................................18
1 Indicators on the screen (Voice recorder mode) .................................18
Picture mode .................................................................................19
1 Indicators on the screen (Picture Mode) .............................................19
2 Picture mode setting menu .................................................................20
Video mode ...................................................................................23
1 Indicators on the screen (Video Mode) ...............................................23
2 Video mode setting menu ...................................................................24
Audio mode ...................................................................................25
1 Indicators on the screen (Audio Mode) ...............................................25
2 Audio mode setting menu ...................................................................26
Setting mode .................................................................................27
Connecting to your computer .....................................................30
1 Installing Software ..............................................................................30
2 Connecting through USB....................................................................31
Viewing images on TV screen .....................................................32
Precaution .....................................................................................33
Appendix .......................................................................................34
LED Status ............................................................................................34
Specifications ........................................................................................35
Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied
Pouch Strap Battery
Quick Guide
Camera
Composite Video Cable
CD-ROM（Includes User Manual）
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1 Camera parts
p
p
r
Flash
Focus button
Charge LED
Self-timer LED
Lens
S
eaker
ort
Power button
Zoom button
Hand Strap buckle
Shutte
USB/TV out
Microphone
2
p
LCD
button
U
OK button
Down button/Status
LED
Menu button
Return button
Battery door
Trip nut
2 Inserting the battery/and SD card (not supplied)
1. Open the battery door. ( →
2. Load the included battery into the battery compartment.
①②
)
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3. Insert the SD card into the slot.
4. Close the battery door.
CAUTION!
Use only the specified battery for this camera. Other power sources may cause a fire.
The battery should be inserted in the battery compartment with the en ds orientated correctly.
NOTE:
1. Upon loading a new battery, users will need to reset their Basic Settings.
2. Do not open the battery door or remove the battery when the camera is in the ON state.
Only remove the battery and SD card when the camera is not in use, or in its OFF state.
3. If you do not plan to use the camera for a long period of time, please remove the battery
and SD card.
4. In order for the Li-Ion battery to achieve optimum performance it is highly recommended
to charge the battery at least 8 hours before first use or after storage for more than 3
months.
3 Turning on/off the Camera
⑴ Press the POWER button to turn on and press it again to turn off the
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camera.
⑵ Touch
to unlock all touch buttons.
NOTE:
1. All touch buttons except will be locked automatically as your camera is turned on.
2. No operation in 20 seconds, the touch buttons will be locked with their lights turned off.
4 Charging
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Simply use the composite cable in the package to connect the Camera
and your PC, and the charging process will be started.
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Basic Settings
1 Language Preference Setting
There are a total of fourteen languages to choose from. Please refer to the
Language setting function. (Page 29)
2 Date and Time Setting
Please refer to the Date and Time setting function. (Page 28)
3 Formatting Internal Memory / SD Card
To take pictures more effectively, format the content of the Internal Memory/SD
card. To format the SD card, please insert a compatible SD card into the SD
slot. Then perform the following steps:
1. Enter the Menu Setting Function.
2. Select the "Format" setting option from the menu using the
3. Choose “Confirm” and then touch
to process.
NOTE:
Formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory or on the SD card, including
even protected images.
.
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Image Shooting
This Quick Start provides simple and basic directions to get you shoot image
or video easily. For an in-depth description of DSC mode, please refer to
page12.
1 Basic Shooting
⑴
Touch
⑵
Touch
⑶
Press
Looking into the LCD and try to align your subject into the focus
⑷
brackets.
Shoot with the shutter button:
⑸
to enter the Mode menu.
to choose DSC or DV mode.
to confirm.
Still image:
When your subject has been aligned for shooting, press the
shutter button to take picture. (If the camera is just turned on, you
may skip over step ⑴, ⑵ and ⑶.)
Video:
Press the shutter button.
To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
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2 Using the zoom
This function works in both DSC and DV mode.
This camera has an 8x digital zoom function; there is a zoom bar on the left
side of LCD display to indicate the zoom status. Press the T (Zoom in) button
which getting closer to the subject, or W (Zoom out) button which moving
away from the subject.
3 Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
When you start to take a picture, touch to switch between Flash modes.
Force off Flash forced off
Flash auto
Force on Flash forced on
Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight
(default setting)
4 Using the self-timer
Touch to set a delay between the moment you press the shutter and the
moment the picture is actually captured.
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes until the shutter operates.
3 sec Setting the 3-second delay self-timer.
10 sec Setting the 10-second delay self-timer.
NOTE:
This function works only in DSC mode.
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