EasyPix VX600 Instruction Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this camera, this camera will help you to fulfill all your digital
picture processing needs.
The camera is equipped with three modes (Capture, Playback, and Audio / Video) for your
exploration. In combination with all the above modes function, not only will this camera serve
as a digital camera, but it can also be used in recording short movie and audio recording.
This versatile, neat design camera offers 6.36 mega pixels high quality image along with
precise 38.4x zoom (4.8x optical plus 8x digital). The built-in 32MB internal memory can
store your images, video clip and audio files. Its auto focus lens supports a macro focus
mode from 1cm to 30cm. Generally, it can take the pictures from 30cm to infinite range.
Through the USB cable connection, pictures can be easily transmitted from the camera to
the PC. It also provides a TV-out function to perform the operation through TV.
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
SETUP ....................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING CAMERA..........................................................................................................3
LOADING BATTERY AND SD CARD....................................................................................5
BASIC SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................6
FORMATTING INTERNAL MEMORY / SD CARD .................................................................6
BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE.......................................................................................7
TURNING CAMERA ON/OFF.................................................................................................7
BASIC SHOOTING.................................................................................................................7
AUTO-FOCUS FUNCTION.....................................................................................................8
ZOOMING IN/OUT..................................................................................................................8
VIEWING PICTURES..............................................................................................................8
MAIN MODES AND SETUP FUNCTION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................11
CAPTURE MODE .................................................................................................................12
PLAYBACK MODE...............................................................................................................18
AUDIO/VIDEO VIDEO MODE...............................................................................................21
AUDIO/VIDEO AUDIO MODE ..............................................................................................22
SETUP FUNCTION...............................................................................................................23
MAKING CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................28
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...................................................................................................28
CONNECTING THROUGH USB...........................................................................................29
CONNECTING THROUGH TV-OUT.....................................................................................29
APPENDIX............................................................................................................................30
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Setup
Setting up this digital camera is quick and simple. Following these steps and you'll be on
your way to infinite boundaries.
Unpacking Camera
1. Clearing 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 Pouch Mini USB cable
Video Cable Strap
Camera
Hand Quick Guide Charger& Battery
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Camera Parts
A
uto Focus Assist /
Self-Timer LED
Hand Grasp
Flash
Zoom Lens
Microphone
Status LED
Mode
Switch
Image LCD
Mode
Switch
Speaker
Battery Door
Zoom In / Out Button
Menu Button
Delete / Flash button
4-Way Button
OK Button
Shutter Button
Connectivity (USB
and TV Out)
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Loading Battery and SD Card
This camera uses NP-40 battery. The battery and SD card share the same compartment and
door.
1. Sliding the battery / SD card door in the direction of the arrow then lifting it to open.
2. Loading the included battery into the battery compartment. (a)
3. Inserting the SD card into the slot. (b)
4. Closing the battery/SD card door.
CAUTION!
1. Using only the specified battery for this camera. Other power sources may cause fire.
2. Battery should be inserted in the battery compartment with the sides facing correctly.
NOTE:
1. Upon loading new battery, users will need to reset their Basic Settings.
2. Do not open the battery / SD card door or remove the battery when the camera is in its ON
status. Only remove the battery and SD card when the camera is not in use, or in its OFF
status.
3. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period of time, please remove the battery
and SD card.
4. In order for Li-Ion battery to get optimum performance it is highly recommended to charge
the battery at least 8 hours on first use or after storage of more than 3 months.
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Basic Settings
Upon turning the camera on, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD display. Please
proceed with the following settings:
NOTE: Users have the option of changing the camera’s “welcome image,” by selecting
background setting under the menu section of Playback mode.
Language Preference Setting
There are a total of fourteen languages to choose from to interact with
this camera. Please refer to setup function. (Page 26)
Date and Time Setting
Please refer to the Date and Time setting under setup function. (Page 23)
Formatting Internal Memory / SD Card
To take more pictures effectively, format the content of the Internal Memory/SD card. To
format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot. Then proceed with the
following steps:
1. Enter the Menu Setup Function.
2. Selecting "Format" setting option of the menu by ▲▼ buttons.
3. The user will then be asked "Format SD Card?" on the LCD Display.
4. Pressing the Shutter button to confirm and proceed with formatting.
As a result, if there is no SD / MMC card in camera, the LCD display will show the following
message for confirmation: "Format internal Memory?" then, press Shutter button to perform
formatting internal memory.
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Basic Operating Procedure
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This Quick Start 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 In and Out, and Playback your pictures.
Turning Camera ON/OFF
To turn the power on
Slide the power switch to open the lens cover.
To turn the power off
Slide the power switch to close the lens door.
**The backside LED indicator will remain green when the camera is power on**
Basic Shooting
1. Slide the Mode Switch to Capture Mode
2. Looking into the LCD and try to align you
subject into the focus brackets.
3. When your subject has been aligned fo
shooting, press the Shutter button down
halfway for focusing, after the subject ha
been focused then keep pressing th
Shutter button all the way down for taking
picture.
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Auto-focus Function
When the Shutter button is pressed halfway down (S1), the Auto-Focus function will be
activated and the subject will be focused automatically. Following these steps to activate
this function:
1. Before pressing down the Shutter button, the focus brackets are white,
once the Shutter button has been pressed halfway down (S1), and the
subject is able to focus, the focus brackets will turn green, otherwise
the focus brackets will turn red.
2. When the subject has been focused successfully, pressing the
Shutter button all the way down (S2) to take picture.
Zooming In/Out
This camera has 4.8x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom function, there is a zoom bar on the
right side of LCD display to indicate the zoom status. While pressing the Zoom button, there
is a white bar in the middle of zoom bar to separate optical zoom and digital zoom. Pressing
Zoom in and Zoom out button to move the lens between wide angle (1x) and telephoto (4.8x)
positions for optical zoom; it will activate the digital zoom by still pressing the button after the
lens had moved to telephoto position. Once the subject has been aligned in LCD, the user
can press the Zoom button to select preferred image size.
Viewing Pictures
Turning Mode Switch to Playback Mode to review the recently taken images, video clips or
audio files, and use the ◄► buttons to scroll through them. For an in-depth description of
Playback Mode
, please refer to page 18.
Quick Delete Picture
In Playback Mode, simply press down on the Delete/Flash button to quick delete an
image. A "Delete this file?” message will appear on the LCD, and then pressing down on the
OK button will delete the file.
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Basic Function Buttons
Mode
Switch
Shutter Button
Zoom In / Out Button
Menu Button
Delete / Flash
OK Button
Shutter Button
1.
Mode Switch
2.
Zoom In/Out Button
3.
preferred image.
Note: Digital zoom is limited for 10.0M resolution.
: Taking picture, video and audio by pressing Shutter button.
: It allows users to change different mode.
: To zoom in and out lens between wide and telephoto position to set
Resolution Digital Zoom
10.0M (3648 x 2736)
6.0M ( 2816 x 2112) 8x
3.0M ( 2048 x 1536) 8x
2.0M ( 1600 x 1200) 8x
1.3M ( 1280 x 960) 8x
VGA ( 640 x 480) 8x
8x
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Under Capture Mode:
Zoom In: Pressing Zoom In button for magnifying image.
Zoom Out: Pressing Zoom Out button for narrow the image.
Under Playback Mode: (Magnify/Thumbnail).
Zoom In: Pressing Zoom In button for magnifying image.
Zoom Out: Pressing Zoom Out button for thumbnail images. (2x2/3x3).
Delete/Flash Button:
4.
and slow sync under shooting modes. In Playback Mode, a delete confirmation message
will appear on LCD.
Force off
Auto
Force on
Auto red eye reduction
Slow sync: s
Menu Button:
5.
: default setting of flash mode.
: auto detecting environment brightness to flash for exposure compensation.
: forcing flash discharge for every shot.
ynchronizing flash with slow shutter speed.
This button sets flash as force off, auto red eye reduction, force on
: to avoid red eye caused by auto flash while taking portrait picture.
This button could enter in each mode menu for settings adjustment.
OK Button:
6.
Up Button (Focus Mode Hot Key):
7.
mode according to subject focusing distance, there are 3 focus modes for users to set,
normal, macro and infinity focus modes.
Down Button (Self Timer Hot Key):
8.
seconds and 10 seconds, 3 seconds is usually applied for users to take shot without
tripod to support camera steady and prevent hand shaking by pressing Shutter button.
Left & Right Button (EV Adjustment Hot Key):
9.
alter the camera's standard exposure setting. You can darken or lighten the image.
This button could confirm the selection.
This button could let user select different focus
This button provides use different timer settings: 3
Exposure compensation is used to
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Main Modes and Setup Function Instructions
This section will describe the three modes and setup function included in this camera. An
in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described
Items Menu Setting Options Page
Capture Mode
Playback Mode
Audio/Video
Mode
Setup Function
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