Kobian CYPERPIX E580V User Manual

igital Camera

User’s Manual

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera. 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. If the contents of this manual are not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a criterion, and our company reserves the right to change the contents or technical rules without notice in advance. Also, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specification without notice in advance.

If the accessories are not tally with the actual package, please take the actual package as a criterion.

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Safety

 Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.  When using AA type batteries in this product, ensure

that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

 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, damage batteries 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, which may damage 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.

Table of contents

Preface .................................................................... I

About this manual...................................................... I

Safety… .................................................................... II

1. Introducing the camera................................. 1

1.1. System requirements .....................................1

1.2. Features.........................................................1

1.3. Unpacking .....................................................2

1.4. About the camera ..........................................3

1.4.1. Front view ..............................................................3

1.4.2. Top view.................................................................4

1.4.3. Back view ...............................................................4

1.4.4. Left view.................................................................5

2. Getting started ...............................................6

2.1. Inserting an SD card.....................................6

2.2. Inserting the batteries ...................................7

2.3. Turning on for the first time.........................8

2.4. Changing modes............................................8

2.5. Before you start.............................................9

2.5.1. Setting the date and time......................................9

2.5.2. Setting the language............................................10

2.6. Taking still picture.......................................11

2.6.1. To take a still picture:..........................................11

2.6.2. To playback the picture: .....................................11

2.7. Shooting video.............................................12

2.7.1. To shoot a video clip:..........................................12

2.7.2. To playback the video clip .................................12

2.8. Voice recording............................................13

2.8.1. To take a voice recording: ..................................13

2.8.2. To playback a voice file: .....................................13

2.9. Connecting to a computer...........................14

2.10. Connecting to a TV .....................................14

3. Using the camera ......................................... 15

3.1. Using the camera buttons ...........................15

3.1.1 Back view .............................................................15

3.1.2 Top view...............................................................15

3.2. About the LEDs...........................................18

3.3. Photo mode..................................................19

3.3.1. Photo mode icons ................................................19

3.3.2. Scene selecting .....................................................21

3.3.3. Capture mode and self-timer function .............21

3.3.4. Setting the flash ...................................................22

3.3.5. Using the macro function...................................23

3.3.6. Using the zoom function ....................................23

3.4. Video mode ..................................................24

3.4.1. Video mode icons................................................24

3.5. REC mode....................................................25

3.5.1. REC mode icons...................................................25

3.6. Playback mode ............................................26

3.6.1. Displaying file information................................26

3.6.2. Playback mode icons...........................................27

3.6.3. Thumbnail mode.................................................28

3.7. USB mode....................................................28

3.7.1. Storage device mode...........................................28

4. Using the menus........................................... 29

4.1. Picture menu ...............................................29

4.1.1. Scene .....................................................................29

4.1.2. Size ........................................................................30

4.1.3. Date stamp ...........................................................30

4.1.4. Quality ..................................................................30

4.1.5. Color......................................................................31

4.1.6. White balance.......................................................31

4.1.7. Focus selection.....................................................31

4.1.8. Metering ...............................................................32

4.1.9. Exposure adjustment (EV) .................................32

4.1.10. ISO.........................................................................33

4.2. Video menu..................................................33

4.2.1. Video Quality.......................................................33

4.3. Playback menu............................................34

4.3.1. Delete all...............................................................34

4.3.2. Protect...................................................................34

4.3.3. Slide show ............................................................35

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4.3.4. Copy to card.........................................................35

4.3.5. DPOF.....................................................................36

4.4. Setup menu..................................................36

4.4.1. Date/time.............................................................36

4.4.2. Set date type.........................................................36

4.4.3. Number reset .......................................................37

4.4.4. Beep.......................................................................37

4.4.5. Language..............................................................37

4.4.6. Power saving........................................................38

4.4.7. Default ..................................................................38

4.4.8. Format...................................................................38

4.4.9. USB Mode.............................................................39

4.4.10. TV..........................................................................39

5. Installing the software and drivers ............40

5.1. Drivers .........................................................40

5.1.1. Mass Storage ........................................................40

5.2. Presto! Video Works 6 .................................42

5.3. Presto! Mr. Photo 3.....................................43

Appendix ..............................................................44

Specifications ...........................................................44

1. Introducing the camera

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.

1.1. System requirements

The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:

 Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system  Intel® Pentium  500 MHz CPU or higher  At least 256 MB of RAM or higher  Standard USB 1.1 port or higher  4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher  At least 200 MB of available disk space

Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.

1.2. Features

The camera is packed full of features and functions including:

 Digital still camera (5.0 Megapixels)  Digital camcorder  Mass storage device

Additionally, the camera also features 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom, voice recorder, card reader, and a direct print function.

(Driver and application

1.3. Unpacking

All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Digital camera

Wrist strap AA batteries x2

CD-ROM

software)

Pouch

USB/AV cable

User manual

1.4. About the camera

Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera.

1.4.1. Front view

Flash

Shutter Button

Power Button

Self-timer LED

Speaker

Lens assembly

Microphone

1.4.2. Top view

1.4.3. Back view

Busy LED

(Red)

Power LED

(Green)

Power button Shutter button

LCD screen

Zoom out/Zoom in button

Playback button

Mode button

Joystick (Multi selector)

Display button

Menu button

USB/AV port

Note: Refer to “About the LEDs” section for information on LED indicators.

1.4.4. Left view

Strap eyelet

Battery cover

2. Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers only basic functions such as inserting the battery and memory cards, turning it on, and making preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions.

2.1. Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be installed in the camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.

1. Open battery cover.

2. Insert SD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down as shown.

3. Close the battery cover.

2.2. Inserting the batteries

The camera is powered by two alkaline AA batteries.

Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.

Open the battery cover.

Insert the batteries as shown.

Close the battery cover.

2.3. Turning on for the first time

Press and hold the power button about two seconds to turn on/off the camera.

Power button

Shutter button

2.4. Changing modes

The camera can operate in four modes, Auto mode, Program mode, Video mode, and Record mode. Press the Mode button

between modes.

to switch

Mode button

2.5. Before you start

Before using the camera, some basic settings need to be configured and are described in the following sections.

2.5.1. Setting the date and time

1. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the Date/Time option. Press the joystick to confirm.

3. Use the joystick to highlight each field, and adjust the value. After

the changes are done, and press the joystick to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

2.5.2. Setting the language

1. Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

2. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the language option. Press the joystick to confirm.

3. Use the joystick to change between languages. After the language is selected, press the joystick to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

2.6. Taking still picture

2.6.1. To take a still picture:

Turn on the camera and make sure it is in photo mode.

Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.

Press the shutter button to capture the picture.

The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

2.6.2. To playback the picture:

1. Press the Playback button, the most recent file will be shown on the LCD screen.

2. Move the joystick left/right to select previous/next image.

3. Use the Zoom out/Zoom in buttons to enlarge/reduce the image.

4. Press the Mode button to return to Photo mode.

2.7. Shooting video

2.7.1. To shoot a video clip:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video mode.

2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video.

3. Press the shutter button to start recording.

4. Press the shutter button again to stop. The video clip will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

2.7.2. To playback the video clip

1. Make sure the camera is in Video mode.

2. Press the Playback button, the most recent file will be

shown on the LCD screen.

3. Press the joystick to playback the video clip.

4. When reviewing the video clip, use the joystick up/down to

adjust the volume.

5. Press the joystick again to stop.

6. Press the Mode button to return to Video mode.

2.8. Voice recording

2.8.1. To take a voice recording:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in REC mode.

2. Press the shutter button to start recording.

3. Press the shutter button again to stop. The voice file will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

2.8.2. To playback a voice file:

1. Press the Playback button, the most recent file will be

shown on the LCD screen.

2. Press the joystick to playback the voice file.

3. When reviewing a voice file, use the joystick up/down to

adjust the volume.

4. Press the joystick again to stop.

5. Press the Mode button to return to REC mode.

2.9. Connecting to a computer

Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC or use the camera as a PC web-camera for conferences.

Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable provided.

2.10. Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a TV as shown with the AV cable provided.

3. Using the camera

Read this section to learn how to use the camera.

3.1. Using the camera buttons

All buttons are located on the top and the back of the camera.

3.1.1 Back view

Busy LED

(Red)

3.1.2 Top view

Power LED (Green)

LCD screen

Power button Shutter button

Zoom out/ Zoom in

Playback button

Mode button Joystick

Display button

Menu button

USB/AV port

See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

Button

Name

Zoom out Zoom in

Playback

Mode

Joystick

Function

 Press to zoom out/in while taking

pictures or shooting video clips.

 Press to enlarge/ reduce images

while reviewing still images.

 While in Playback mode, press the

Zoom out button to view

thumbnails of all files stored in memory.

 Press to playback images, video

clips, or recorded voice files.

 Press to switch between photo

mode (auto), photo mode (program), video mode, and REC mode.

 Use to navigate OSD menus.  In Photo mode, move right to use

self-timer/continuous shooting function, move left to change flash mode, and move down to use macro function.

 In Video mode, move down to use

macro function

Display

 Press to switch between LCD

display modes.

Shutter

Power

 Press to display main OSD menu.

 Press to capture a picture in Photo

mode.

 Press to start/stop the video/voice

recording in Video/REC mode.

 Press to turn power on/off.

3.2. About the LEDs

The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs.

Photo mode Power on Self-capture



Self-timer LED Power LED (G) Busy LED (R)







Video mode Power on Recording

Self-timer LED Power LED (G) Busy LED (R)



N/A

REC mode Power on Recording

Self-timer LED Power LED (G) Busy LED (R)



N/A N/A

Legend:

LED turns on then off



 blinking LED

– Steady LED

Shutter

button

N/A N/A

–/ N/A



–

Flash

charging

3.3. Photo mode

Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. There are two Photo modes: Auto mode and Program mode .

3.3.1. Photo mode icons

Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the photo mode icons and symbols.

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

Displays the number of available shots while using current

settings. 2 Optical/Digital zoom ratio status 3 Time and date

Focus zone. 4

The camera focuses on this area inside this frame. 5 Battery status indication

Storage directory indicator 6

8 Flash mode indicator

: Internal memory space

: SD card memory space Macro function indicator This function is on when showing icon.

The icon will not be shown when this function is off.

Capture mode indicator

: Single shot

: Continuous shot

: Self-timer function (10 seconds)

Photo mode icon

: Auto

: Program (manual)

Scene choice: Select scene setting according to different capturing

situations. This selection is enabled only in program mode.

Resolution. The higher the resolution is, the bigger photo

size will be. Color. This icon will be in color if the camera is set to take

color pictures.

Black/White: Taking black/white pictures. Sepia tones: Taking sepia pictures.

ISO indicator, which indicates to ISO setting: Auto, 100, 200,

and 400. This selection is enabled only in program mode.

3.3.2. Scene selecting

Icon Name Description

Manual See “Scene” on 4.1.1.

Portrait

Landscape

Sporty

Night portrait

Night landscape

Sunset

Backlight

Fireworks

Beach

Party

Text

For capturing close subjects in good light conditions.

For capturing distant subjects in good light conditions.

For capturing moving objects. For capturing close subjects in dark

environments. For capturing distant subjects in low light

conditions. For capturing sunsets or when shooting

towards the light For capturing images with strong

backlight. For capturing pictures of bright subjects in

dark environments. Ideal for fireworks. For capturing images in bright sunlight

with large reflective surfaces. For capturing action in low light

conditions with partly on-site bright light. For capturing close subjects of high details

in good light conditions.

Capture mode and self-timer function

Single shot: Only one picture will be taken. Continuous shot: Three pictures will be taken when the shutter is

Self-timer: This function enables to take pictures of self by

Note: Continuous shot is not available when the camera is set to 8M (8 megapixels).

pressed.

adding a 10 seconds delay between the shutter is pressed and the picture is actually taken.

3.3.3. Setting the flash

While in Photo mode, move the joystick left to switch between flash modes.

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

Flash is turned off

Automatic flash, fires only when needed.

Forced flash, flash is always on.

Flash fires automatically when needed and flashes once before the picture is taken to reduce the red-eye effect.

Flash is always on and fires once before the picture is taken to reduce the red-eye effect.

Slow sync flash. A flash mode designed for low light conditions with long shutter speed.

Zoom status

3.3.4. Using the macro function

This function can capture subjects very close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 2 cm.

While in photo mode, move the joystick downward to activate macro function, and an icon will appear on the LCD screen.

Move the joystick downward again to cancel the macro function.

3.3.5. Using the zoom function

The camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. The zoom function will work in photo mode and video mode (before starts shutting).

Press the zoom in button to get closer to a subject. Press the zoom out button to move away from a subject. The ratio status bar on the right of the screen indicates the zoom status.

3.4. Video mode

Use Video mode to capture video clips and store them in internal memory or on an SD card.

3.4.1. Video mode icons

Use the following picture to familiarize with the Video mode icons and symbols.

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1 Zoom ratio status bar 2 Timer 3 Record/stop icons 4 Battery status indicator 5 Storage directory indicator.

: Internal memory space

: SD card memory space 6 Video mode icon 7 Focus zone.

The camera focuses on this area inside this frame.

3.5. REC mode

Use REC mode to record a voice file and store them in internal memory or on an SD card.

3.5.1. REC mode icons

Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the REC mode icons and symbols.

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1 REC mode icon

Storage directory indicator.

3 Battery status indication

4 Timer

5 REC start/stop icon

: Internal memory space

: SD card memory space

3.6. Playback mode

Use Playback mode to review all the files stored in the camera.

3.6.1. Displaying file information

Basic information is displayed by default on each image or video when viewed in Playback mode. Press the Display button to switch this information on or off.

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.

2. The most recent file will be shown on the LCD screen with basic information such as file type, storage directory, battery, etc.

3. Press the Display button for the first time to show detailed file information when captured.

4. Press the Display button for the second time to remove all the information on the screen and show only the picture.

5. Press the Display button for the third time to restore basic information.

Note: Video files only show basic information. Pressing the display button will remove the information from the screen. Pressing the button again will restore it.

3.6.2. Playback mode icons

Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Playback mode icons and symbols.

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

Display the number of current shot and total number of

pictures/video clips. Counter shows the total time of current video.

Shows only for a video clip/voice file. Play/stop icon.

Shows only for a video clip/voice file.

4 Battery status indication

Storage directory indicator.

7 Playback mode icon

: Internal memory space

: SD card memory space

Shows current file type.

: Still images : Video clips

: Voice files.

3.6.3. Thumbnail mode

When in Playback mode, press the zoom out button to show image thumbnails.

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.

2. The most recent image will show on the screen. Press the Zoom out button for the first time to view four thumbnails on LCD screen, and press the button for the second time to view nine thumbnails on the LCD screen.

3. Move the joystick to highlight an image, press the joystick to view the image full screen size.

4. Press the Zoom out button again to return thumbnail mode.

Note: Voice files fill only show the icon in thumbnail mode.

3.7. USB mode

Before connecting to a PC, refer to “Installing the software and drivers” section.

The camera can be set as a USB mass storage device when connected to a PC via the USB cable.

3.7.1. Storage device mode

When set as a USB mass storage device, the camera appears as two removable drives in Windows Explorer. One drive is the camera internal memory, and the other is the mini SD card. Drag and drop files to and from the removable drives just like any other drive.

4. Using the menus

Read this section to learn how to configure the camera and use the advanced features.

4.1. Picture menu

In Photo mode, press the Menu button to show the menu.

4.1.1. Scene

The scene option can be set to manual , where focus, white balance, EV, ISO, and metering can be set manually.

There are also other preset scene options and all these variables are preset. When a preset scene option is chosen, focus, white balance, EV, ISO, and metering cannot be altered.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Scene option.

3. Use the joystick to select a scene setting.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

Note: The Scene option is enabled only when photo mode is set to program (manual).

4.1.2. Size

Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Bigger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Size option.

3. Use the joystick to select 8M, 5M, 4M, 3M, 2M, or VGA.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

4.1.3. Date stamp

Use this option to turn on/off the date/time stamp when the photo is captured.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Date stamp option. Press the joystick to confirm.

3. Use the joystick to select whether the date stamp show on the screen.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

4.1.4. Quality

Use this option to set the quality of the captured image. Better quality contains more details and therefore uses more memory space.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Quality option.

3. Use the joystick to select from fine, normal, or basic.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

4.1.5. Color

The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Color option.

3. Use the joystick to select color, black and white, or sepia.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

4.1.6. White balance

Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the WB option.

3. Use the joystick to select Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

4.1.7. Focus selection

Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the Focus Sel. option.

3. Use the joystick to select center , left , right , top or bottom .

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

Note: The WB, and Focus Sel. option is enabled only when photo mode is set to program (manual).

4.1.8. Metering

Use this option to determine how the camera light metering is used to calculate the exposure of the picture.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the Metering option.

3. Use the joystick to select matrix , a center weighted value , or a spot value in the center of the scene .

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

4.1.9. Exposure adjustment (EV)

Use this setting to change the exposure for the pictures. Usually, this value would be set to zero. Increase the value to light up a subject with strong back lighting, or decrease the value if taking a picture of something very bright.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the EV option.

3. Use the joystick to adjust EV value. The range is from –2.0 to +2.0.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

Note: The Metering and EV option are enabled only when photo mode is set to program (manual).

4.1.10. ISO

This option is equivalent to the film speed setting on film cameras. In brighter conditions, a low ISO film is needed, correspondingly, in darker conditions, a high ISO film is needed.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the ISO option.

3. Use the joystick to select auto, 100, 200, or 400.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

Note: The ISO Quality option is enabled only when photo mode is set to program (manual).

4.2. Video menu

When in Video mode, press the Menu button to show video menu.

4.2.1. Video Quality

There are three different levels for video quality setting. Higher quality video needs more memory storage space.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Video mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick downward to highlight the Quality option.

3. Use the joystick to select fine, normal, or basic.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

4.3. Playback menu

Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on SD card.

4.3.1. Delete all

Use this function to delete files.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Playback mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick downward to highlight the Delete all option.

3. Press the joystick to confirm and select No or Yes. Press the joystick to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Make sure the files are transferred to PC via USB cable or saved to other storage device.

Files that have been protected will not be deleted. See “Protect” section for detailed information.

4.3.2. Protect

Use this function to protect files from accidental deletion.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Playback mode.

2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Protect option.

3. Use the joystick to select protect one , unprotect one , protect all , or unprotect all . Press the joystick to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

Note: Files that have been protected cannot be deleted. To delete a protected file, you must unprotect it first.

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