Kobian CYPERPIX E585D User Manual

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital

cam-era and MP3 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 manufac-

turer reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Copyright

© Copyright 2005.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be

repro-duced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any language or computer language,
in anyform or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,

opti-cal, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior

writtenpermission of the manufacturer.

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Preface

Safety

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

Preface

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 handing 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

About this manual ............................................................i

Copyright ..........................................................................i

Safety ............................................................................ii

Introducing the camera

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

Features .............................................................................1

Unpacking .........................................................................2

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

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

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

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

Getting started

Inserting the battery ............................................................5

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

Turning on for the first time ..............................................7

Before you start .................................................................8

Setting the date and time ...............................................8

Setting the date type ......................................................9

Setting the beep function .............................................10

Setting the language .....................................................11

Changing modes ..........................................................12

Taking your first still picture .......................................13

Shooting your first video .............................................13

Connecting ...................................................................14

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

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Connecting to a computer ...............................................15

Connecting the earphones ...............................................15

Using the camera

Using the camera buttons ...............................................16

Using the camera LCD display ......................................18

Changing the LCD display..........................................18

About the LEDs ..............................................................19

Photo mode .....................................................................20

Photo mode icons ........................................................20

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

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

Using the zoom function .............................................24

Capture mode and self timer function .........................24

Video and voice recorder mode .......................................25

Video mode icons ........................................................26

Using the zoom function ..............................................27

Using the macro function .............................................27

Playback mode .................................................................28

Playback mode icons ...................................................28

Viewing pictures and videos ........................................29

Playing voice files ........................................................30

Displaying file information ..........................................30

Using thumbnail mode .................................................31

Viewing a slide show ...................................................31

MP3 mode ........................................................................32

MP3 mode icons ..........................................................32

Playing MP3s ...............................................................33

USB mode ........................................................................34

Connecting to a PC ......................................................34

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Connecting to a printer ............................................34

Connecting to a TV ......................................................34

Using the setup menus

Picture menu ................................................................35

Camera mode ...........................................................35

Image size ................................................................36

Scene ........................................................................36

Color ........................................................................37

Quality .....................................................................37

White balance ..........................................................38

Focus selection ........................................................38

Exposure adjustment (EV) ......................................39

ISO adjustment ........................................................39

Metering ..................................................................40

Date stamp ...............................................................41

Video menu ..................................................................41

Video and voice recorder mode ...............................41

Video quality ...........................................................42

Playback menu ............................................................42

Delete ......................................................................42

Protect .....................................................................43

Slide show delay .....................................................44

Copy to card ...........................................................44

DPOF .....................................................................44

Setup menu ................................................................45

Date and time .........................................................45

Date type ................................................................45

Number reset ..........................................................45

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Beep ......................................................................46

Language ..............................................................46

Power saving ........................................................46

Default ..................................................................46

Format ...................................................................47

USB mode .............................................................47

TV .........................................................................47

Installing the software and drivers

Drivers ......................................................................49

Presto! Video Works 6 ..............................................50

Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ...................................................55

Appendix

Specifications .............................................................58

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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 front and rear views.

1.1 System requirements

The camera requires a host PC with the following specifica­tions:

‧ Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system
‧ Intel® Pentium 166 MHz CPU or better
‧ At least 32 MB of RAM
‧ Standard USB 1.1 port or better
‧ 4 x speed CD-ROM drive or better
‧ At least 10 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 (5.1 megapixels)
‧ Digital camcorder
‧ Mass storage device
‧ MP3 player
‧ Voice recorder

Additionally, the camera also features 3X optical zoom, 4X
digi-tal zoom, and a direct print function.

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System requirements

1.3 Unpacking

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

Unpackingee

Digital camera Earphones

Wrist strap Camera pouch

Alkaline USB/TV-out
AA batteries x2 cable

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CD-ROM (driver and User’s manual
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lication software

1.4 About the camera

Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with

thebuttons and controls of the camera.

1.4.1 Front view

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About the camera

1.4.2 Back view

About the camera

Note: Refer to “About the LEDs” on 3.3 for

1.4.3 Top view

informa-tion on the camera’s LEDs.

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2. Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camera.

This section covers only basic functions. See later chapters

for details about advanced functions.

2.1 Inserting the battery

The camera can use either standard AA alkaline batteries

or a CR-V3 3V lithium battery.

Note: Install the battery 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.

1. Open the battery door.

2. Insert the battery as shown.

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Inserting the battery

3. Close the battery door.

Inserting an SD card

Note: The pictures here show a CR V3 type lithium

battery. The camera can also use 2 AA alkaline type

batteries. Ensure that the batteries are inserted the right

way. Batteries inserted upside down can damage the
product and cause a fire.

2.2 Inserting an SD card

An SD/MMC card can be installed in the camera to provide

additional storage space for still images, videos, MP3, or
other files.

To install an SD card:

1. Open the battery door.

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

3. Close the battery door.

2.3 Turning on for the first time

Press and hold the power button to turn it on.

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Turning on for the first time

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2.4 Before you start

Before you use your camera there are some basic settings

to configure.

2.4.1 Setting the date and time

To set the date and time:

1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the

first time” on 2.3 .

Before you star

2. Press the menu button to
display the menu screen.

3. Use the joystick to select the
tools menu.

4. Use the joystick to highlight
the date and time option.
Press the joystick when the
option is highlighted.

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5. Move the joystick left and right to move between fields
and move joystick up and down to alter values in the
selected field.

6. Press the joystick button to save the new setting.

7. Press the menu button to leave the menu.

2.4.2 Setting the date type

To set the date type:

1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the

first time” on 2.3.

2. Press the menu button to

display the menu screen.

3. Use the joystick to select
the tools menu.

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Before you start

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4. Use the joystick to highlight
the date type option.

Before you star

5. Use the joystick to select the date type, YMD, MDY, DMY.

6. Press the menu button to leave the menu and save the set­ting.

2.4.3 Setting the beep function

To set the beep function:

1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the

first time” on 2.3.

2. Press the menu button to

display the menu screen.

3. Use the joystick to select the
tools menu.

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4. Use the joystick to highlight
the beep option . Press the

joystick when the option is
highlighted.

5. Press the menu button to
leave the menu and save
the setting.

2.4.4 Setting the language

To set the language:

1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the

first time” on 2.3.

2. Press the menu button to
display the menu screen.

3. Use the joystick (left/right)
to select the tools menu.

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Before you start

4. Use the joystick (up/down)
to select the Language
option.

Changing modes

5. Use the joystick (left/right) to select the language option,

English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano,繁中,簡中,

日本語,Русский, □□□.

2.5 Changing modes

The camera can operate in three modes, photo mode, video
mode, and playback mode. Use the mode switch to change
the mode.

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2.6 Taking your first still picture

Before taking your first still picture, ensure you have read

“Before you start” on 2.4.

To take a still picture.

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

2. Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame the picture.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the picture.
The picture will automatically be saved with a unique
file name.

2.7 Shooting your first video

Before shooting your first video, ensure you have read

“Before you start” on 2.4.

To shoot a video:

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

2. Use the viewfinder or LCD screen to frame your video.

3. Press the shutter button to begin recording.

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

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Taking your first still picture

2.8 Connecting

Read this section to learn how to learn how to connect the
cam- era to a host computer and to a TV. Also learn how to
connect the earphones for listening to MP3 audio files.

Connecting

2.8.1 Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a TV as shown.

See “TV” on 4.4.10 for more details about display-

ing images on a TV screen.

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2.8.2 Connecting to a computer

Connect the camera to a host computer using the USB
port as shown.

See “USB mode” on

4.4.9 for more

information about
connecting to a host
computer.

2.8.3 Connecting the earphones

Connect the earphones to the camera as shown.

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Connecting

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.

Back

Using the camera buttons

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

Button Name Function

Mode Use to select Playback, Video, or
Photo mode.

Zoom Use to zoom in or out in Photo or
Video modes. Use to increase or

Joystick Use to navigate the OSD menus. In

Photo mode, move left to change

Display To switch between LCD display

modes.

Menu Press to display the main OSD
menu.

MP3 Press to enter MP3 mode.

Power Press to turn power on or off.

Shutter Press to capture a picture in Photo
mode, or start/stop video record­ ing in Video mode.

decrease image size in Playback
mode.

flash mode, right to change capture
mode, and down to use the macro
function.

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Using the camera buttons

3.2 Using the camera LCD display

Use the LCD display to compose your pictures and videos,
review pictures and videos stored in memory, and navigate
the menu system.

Icons are also displayed on the LCD display that show the
cur-rent configuration.

3.2.1 Changing the LCD display.

You may decide that you don’t want to display icons on the
LCD screen, or that you don’t need the LCD screen to display
anything. Use the Display button to cycle through the display
modes.

Using the camera LCD display

When you turn the camera on, the LCD display shows icons
and picture by default. Press the Display button once to turn
off the icons and display only the picture. Press the Display
button a second time to turn off the LCD display image com­pletely. Press the Display button a third time to display every­thing again.

Note: Turning the LCD display off will increase battery

life.

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3.3 About the LEDs

The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs.

Photo mode Power on Self-capture Shutter Flash
Mode button charging
Front LED
Back LED R

Back LED G

Video Power on Recording

Mode

Front LED
Back LED R
Back LED G

Playback Power on Playing Playing
Mode video voice file

Front LED
Back LED R
Back LED G

MP3 mode MP3 MP3

Front LED

Back LED R

Back LED G

USB/TV Connecting Connecting ERROR!
Mode USB to TV

Front LED
Back LED R
Back LED G
Legend:

-LED turns on then off

-blinking LED

-steady LED

reading playback

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About the LEDs

3.4 Photo mode

Use Photo mode to capture
still pictures and store them
in internal memory or on an
SD card. The camera is in

Photo mode

Photomode when the mode
switch is in the far right position.

3.4.1 Photo mode icons

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

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

Icon Description

1 hoto mode icon, Manual and Auto.

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3 Color mode. This icon is in color if the

camera is set to take color pictures, in

4 ISO mode. When no number is shown,

5 Counter to display the number of the

shots.

6 Zoom indicator to show the current

7 Time and date display
8 Camera shake warning. Displays in

Size of picture. The number indicates the

mega pixel value 8, 5, 4, 3, 2, or VGA

black and white if set to take black and
white pictures and in sepia tones to take
sepia pictures.

the ISO value is automatic. A number

indi-cates the manually set ISO value.

cur-rent shot and the number of available

zoom status.

low light when slow shutter speeds
are needed.

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Photo mode

Icon Description

9 Focus zone. The camera focuses on the
area inside this symbol.
10 Indicates battery status.

Photo mode

11 Memory indicator, SD card or internal

memory.

12 Macro indicator indicates when the cam-

era is in macro mode.

13 Flash mode indicator. The A indicates

automatic mode, the F indicates forced
flash. The flash icon with the line through
it indicates that flash is turned off.

14 Capture mode indicator. Capture mode

can be single shot, multi shot, or self

timer.

3.4.2 Setting the flash

There are five different flash modes. To cycle through the
flash modes, press the joystick to the left. The current flash
setting is shown by an icon.

Icon Description

Flash is turned off

Automatic flash, fires only when needed.

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Icon Description

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

Forced flash, flash always fires

Automatic flash with red eye reduction. Flash
fires automatically when needed and flashes
once before the picture is taken to reduce the
redeye effect.

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

3.4.3 Using the macro function

The macro function enables you to capture images of subjects
very close to the lens. In macro mode you can focus on subjects
as close as 6 cm. When not in macro mode the minimum dis­tance is 18 cm. Use macro mode for subjects 6-18 cm from the
camera.

To switch the macro function on, press the joystick down. An

icon will appear to indicate macro mode. Press the joystick
down again to leave macro mode. The macro function can be
used in Video mode the same as in Photo mode.

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Photo mode

3.4.4 Using the zoom function

The camera is equipped with a 3x optical zoom and a 4x
Digital zoom. The zoom function will work in Photo mode
and in Video mode. When in Video mode, the zoom must
be set before you start recording as the zoom cannot be
adjusted dur-ing the recording.

Photo mode

Press the right side of the zoom button to zoom in on a
Subject (get closer to it). Press the left side of the zoom
button to zoom out from the subject (move away from it).

The zoom status is indicated by the zoom bar on the right
of the screen. The line in the zoom bar indicates the point
where the optical zoom stops and the digital zoom begins.

When the optical zoom reaches the end
of its range, the digital zoom takes over.
You must take your finger off the zoom
button and press it again to start using
the digital zoom.

3.4.5 Capture mode and self timer functi on

The camera has three capture modes, single shot, multi-shot
and self timer. Single shot mode captures a single picture every
time the shutter is pressed. Multi shot mode captures three pic-

tures every time the shutter is pressed.

The self timer function enables you to take pictures of yourself

by adding a delay between the moment the shutter button is

pressed and the moment the picture is actually captured.

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To cycle through the capture mode options, press the joystick
right. An icon will appear to indicate capture mode.

Icon Capture mode

Single shot capture mode, captures a single

shot each time the button is pressed.

Multi shot capture mode, captures three shots

each time the shutter is pressed.

Self timer capture mode, adds a 10 second delay
between the pressing of the shutter button and
the capture of the picture.

When using the self timer, press the shutter button as normal.
There will be a 10-second delay before the picture is captured.
A countdown is displayed on the LCD screen. A red LED
flashes on the front of the camera to indicate that a picture is
about to be taken. The LED flashes faster as the time expires
and stops flashing when the picture is taken.

3.5 Video and voice recorder mode

Use Video mode to capture

video or audio and store it in
internal memory or on an SD
card. The camera is in Video
mode when the mode switch
is in the center position.

See “Video and voice recorder mode” on 4.2.1 for details

of how to switch between voice and video recording modes.

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Video and voice recorder mode

3.5.1 Video mode icons

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

Video and voice recorder mode

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

Icon Description

1 Video mode and Voice memo mode

2 Counter shows total number of pictures

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icons.

and videos stored in memory.

Icon Description

3 Zoom indicator to show the current

zoom status.

4 Timer shows elapsed time of current

video and total possible recording time.

5 Focus zone. The camera focuses on the

area inside this symbol.

6 Record and stop icons. STOP is displayed

during a recording, REC is displayed
while not recording.

7 Indicates battery status.

8 Memory indicator, SD card or internal

memory.

3.5.2 Using the zoom function

See “Using the zoom function” on 3.4.4.

3.5.3 Using the macro function

See “Using the macro function” on 3.4.3.

Video and voice recorder mode

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3.6 Playback mode

Use playback mode to review all the pictures, videos, and
Audio recordings stored in your camera.

3.6.1 Playback mode icons

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

Playback mode

Photo Playback Video Playback

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

Icon Description

1 Photo mode icon.

2 Counter to display the number of the

current shot and the total number of
shots/videos.

3 Playback mode indicator.

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Icon Description

4 Video mode icon.

5 Volume level indicator (video mode

only)

6 Counter showing elapsed time and

total time of current video.

7 Indicates battery status.

8 Zoom function. Use the zoom but-

tons to zoom in on an image.

9 Memory indicator, SD card or inter-

nal memory.

3.6.2 Vi ew i ng pi ctures and videos

To view pictures and videos:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode.
The most recent picture is displayed on the screen.

2. Use the joystick to move through the images, videos, and

audio files stored in memory.

3. Press the center joystick button to play video and audio
files.

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Playback mode

4. Press the joystick up and down to adjust the volume of

files with sound.

5. Use the zoom buttons to increase or decrease the size of

the picture.

6. Use the joystick to scroll a picture too big to fit on the

screen.

Playback mode

3.6.3 Playing voice files

Play voice files the same way as video files. File information
will be displayed on screen.

3.6.4 Displaying file informati on

Basic information is displayed by default on each image, video,
or audio file when viewed in Playback mode. To display
detailed information about the still image file currently dis­played, press the display button. All the details are displayed
on the screen.

Press the display button a second time to remove all file infor­mation from the screen. Press the button a third time to display
basic information again.

Note: Audio and video files only show basic information.

Pressing the display button will remove the informa­tion from the screen. Pressing the button again will
restore it.

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3.6.5 Using thumbnail mode

By default, each image is displayed full size in playback mode,
but you can display four or nine thumbnail images on screen.

To use thumbnail mode:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode.
The most recent picture is displayed on the screen.

2. Press the left side of the zoom button once to display four
thumbnail images on screen. Press the left zoom button a
second time to display nine images.

3. Use the joystick to highlight an image.

4. Press the center joystick button to display the highlighted

image on screen full size.

5. Press the left zoom button to go back to thumbnail view.

3.6.6 Viewing a slide show

The camera includes a slide show function. A slide show dis­plays each image in turn with a predefine delay between each
picture.

To view a slide show:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode.
The most recent picture is displayed on the screen.

2. Press the menu button to display the playback menu.

3. Use the joystick button to highlight the slide show option
in the menu.

4. Use the joystick to select a delay of 1, 3, 5, or 10 seconds.

5. Press the center joystick button to start the slide show.
The images stored in memory will be displayed, one after
the other, with the selected delay between each one.
You can stop the slide show at any time by pressing the
center joystick button.

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Playback mode

3.7 MP3 mode

The camera has a built-in MP3 player. MP3 audio files can be

played on the camera through earphones or internal speakers.

3.7.1 MP3 mode icons

Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the

MP3 mode

MP3 mode icons and symbols.

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

Icon Description

1 MP3 mode icon.
2 Counter to display the number of

the current track and the total num­ber of tracks.

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Icon Description

3 Volume level indicator.

4 Timer shows elapsed time of current

track and total recorded time.

5 Indicates battery status.

6 Memory card status indicator.

3.7.2 Playing MP3s

To go into MP3 mode:

1. Turn the camera on and press the MP3 button.

2. Use the left and right joystick control to scroll through the
MP3s stored in memory.

3. Press the center joystick button to play/stop the selected
MP3 file.

4. Use the up and down joystick control to adjust the volume
up and down.
All the MP3s stored in memory will play one after the
other until the last one is finished.

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MP3 mode

Note: When adding MP3 files to the camera memory or
memory card, they must be in a folder called MP3.

See “Connecting to a computer” on 2.8.2 for

USB mode

more information.

3.8 USB mode

You can use USB mode to connect to a printer or a host PC.
Before connecting to a printer or PC, see “Installing the soft-

ware and drivers” on 5..

3.8.1 Connecting to a PC

When connected to a PC using the USB cable, the camera will
appear as two removable drives in Windows Explorer. One
drive is the camera internal memory, the other is the mini SD
card. You can drag and drop files to and from the new remov­able drives just like any other drive.

See also “Connecting to a computer” on 2.8.2.

3.8.2 Connecting to a printer

You can connect the camera to a printer and print images
directly from the camera. Connect to a printer using the USB
cable exactly the same way as you would connect a PC. To print

images to a printer, see “DPOF” on 3.6.6 .

3.9 Connecting to a TV

You can connect the camera to a TV and view images from the
camera on the TV screen. Connect the TV to the camera as

described in “Connecting to a TV” on 2.8.1 .

You must set the camera to the same TV system as your TV. See

“TV” on 4.4.10. If you don’t know what your TV system is,

consult your dealer.

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4. Using the setup menus

Read this section to learn how to configure your camera
anduse the advanced features.

4.1 Picture menu

The picture menu appears when the camera is in Photo mode
and the menu button is pressed.

The picture menu is available in Photo mode only.

4.1.1 Camera mode

The camera mode can be set either to Automatic or Manual.
When set to Automatic, the camera sets the ISO value, white
balance, light metering, and focus. When set to Manual, these
settings are determined by you.

Note: When in Automatic mode, menu entries for scene,

white balance, focus, ISO, and metering do not
appear.

To set the camera mode:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the MODE option.

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Picture menu

4. Use the joystick to Select Automatic or Manual

mode.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.2 Image size

Use the image size option to set the size of the captured

Picture menu

image. Bigger images contain more detail and therefore use
more memory space.

To set the image size:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the SIZE option.

4. Use the joystick to Select , , , , , .

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

Note: The number represents the number of pixels. 8M

means 8 megapixels, 5M means 5 megapixels. VGA
is VGA resolution, 640 x 480 pixels.
Multishot mode is not available when the camera is
set to 8M (8 megapixels).

4.1.3 Scene

The scene option can be set to manual , in which case focus,
EV, ISO, metering, and date stamp must be set manually. There
are also a number of preset scene options which set all these
values automatically. When a preset scene option is chosen,
focus, EV, ISO, metering, and date stamp are greyed out in the
menu and cannot be altered.

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Note: The scene option can only be changed when the cam­ era mode is set to manual. See “Camera mode” on

4.1.1 .

To set the scene:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the SCENE option.

4. Use the joystick to select the scene option.

Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.4 Color

The camera can capture standard color images, black and white
images, or images tinted with a sepia tone to give them an old­fashioned look.

To change the color setting:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the COLOR option.

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

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.5 Quality

The picture quality can be set to high, medium, or low. High
quality pictures require more memory space.

To set picture quality:

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

2. Press the menu button.

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Picture menu

3. Use the joystick to highlight the QUALITY option.

4. Use the joystick to select high, medium, or low quality.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.6 White balance

Use the white balance option to correct color for different

light-ing conditions. When white balance is set to auto, the

Picture menu

camera automatically compensates for different lighting
conditions. You can also set white balance to sunlight, cloudy,
tungsten, or fluorescent light.

Note: The white balance option can only be changed when

the camera mode is set to manual. See “Camera

mode” on 4.1.1 .

To set the white balance:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the WB option.

4. Use the joystick to select Auto, sunlight, cloudy, tungsten,
or fluorescent light.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.7 Focus selection

Use the focus selection option to determine where the camera
focuses. The focus selection can be set to center, left, right, top,
or bottom.

Note: The focus selection option can only be changed

when the camera mode is set to manual. See “Cam-

era mode” on 4.1.1 .

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To set the focus selection:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the FOCUS SEL. option.

4. Use the joystick to select center , left ,right

top ,or bottom .

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.8 Exposure adjustment (EV)

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

To set EV:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the EV option.

4. Use the joystick to move the slider up and down the scale.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.9 ISO adjustment

4.1.9 ISO adjustment

The ISO value is equivalent to the film speed setting on film
cameras. In bright conditions you would need a low ISO film.
Correspondingly, in low light conditions a high ISO is prefera­ble. When set to automatic, the camera sets the ISO value auto­matically.

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Picture menu

Note: The ISO option can only be changed when the cam-

era mode is set to manual. See “Camera mode” on

4.1.1 .

To set the ISO value:

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

2. Press the menu button.

Picture menu

3. Use the joystick to highlight the ISO option.

4. Use the joystick to select automatic , ISO 100 ,
ISO200 , or ISO 400 .

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.10 Metering

Use the metering option to determine how the camera light
metering is used to calculate the exposure of the picture. The
metering can be set to an average value across the whole scene,
a center weighted value, or a spot value in the center of the
scene.

Note: The metering option can only be changed when the

camera mode is set to manual. See “Camera mode”

on 4.1.1 .

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the METERING option.

4. Use the joystick to select average, center weighted, or spot

metering.

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5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.1.11 Date stamp

Use the date stamp function to print a date on captured
Images if required.

To set the date stamp function:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the DATE STAMP option.

4. Use the joystick to select on or off.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.2 Video menu

4.2.1 Video and voice recorder mode

When the camera is in video mode it can be set to record video
with sound, or just voice with no video.

To set video and voice recorder mode:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the MODE option.

4. Use the joystick to select video , or voice

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

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Video menu

4.2.2 Video quality

The video quality can be set to high, medium, or low. The high
quality options require more memory storage space.

To set video quality:

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

2. Press the menu button.

Playback menu

3. Use the joystick to highlight the QUALITY option.

4. Use the joystick to select high, medium, or low.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.3 Playback menu

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

4.3.1 Delete

Use the delete function to delete one or all the files on the cur-

rent memory media.

To delete files:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the DELETE option.

4. Use the joystick to select Single, or All.

5. Press the center joystick to confirm.

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If you are deleting all files, a message will be displayed
asking you to confirm the action. Use the joystick to high­light YES and press the center joystick to confirm.
All files will be deleted from the current media, or just the
last file viewed if you chose to delete a single file.

6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure

you have a backup before you delete. Files that have
been protected will not be deleted. See “Protect” on

4.3.2 for more details about file protection.

4.3.2 Protect

Use the protect option to protect files from being accidentally
deleted.

To protect a file or files:

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

mode.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the PROTECT option.

4. Use the joystick to select protect the current file, unprotect

the current file, protect all, unprotect all.

5. Press the menu button again to leave 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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Playback menu

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the SLIDE SHOW option.

4. Use the joystick to select 10 SECONDS.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.3.3 Slide show delay

Use the slide show delay option to set the time interval
Between each image being displayed in a slide show. The
time delay can be set to 10 seconds. See “Viewing a slide

show” on 3.6.6 for slide show details.

To set the slide show delay:

Playback menu

4.3.4 Copy to card

Use the copy to card option to copy the contents of the internal
memory to the mini SD card.

To copy internal memory to mini SD card:

1. Insert the SD card, turn the camera on and ensure that it is

in Playback mode.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the COPY TO CARD option.

4. Press the center joystick button to confirm the action.

5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.3.5 DPOF

Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag
pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You
can tag all pictures to be printer or just the current picture. You can
also select how copies print and whether to include the date and
time.

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DPOF requires a memory card. When all images to be printed

are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic

shop for printing or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.

To print images:

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

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the DPOF option.

4. Use the joystick to select DPOF one, or DPOF all.

5. Press the center joystick to confirm the action.

6. Use the joystick to select whether to include the date and time on
the printed image.

7.Press the center joystick to confirm the action.

8. Use the joystick to confirm the action.

9. Press the center joystick to confirm the action. The DPOF
information is stored.

10. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4 Setup menu

The setup menu can be accessed from any camera mode and
is used to configure the miscellaneous camera functions.

4.4.1 Date and time

See “Setting the date and time” on 2.4.1 .

4.4.2 Date type

See “Setting the date type” on 2.4.2 .

4.4.3 Number reset

Use the number reset function to reset the file name numbers to zero.

To reset the file numbering:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon .

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Setup menu

4. Use the joystick to highlight the NUMBER RESET option.

5. Use the joystick to select 000, or continue.

6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4.4 Beep

See “Setting the beep function” on 2.4.3 .

Setup menu

4.4.5 Language

4.4.6 Power saving

See “Setting the language” on 2.4.4 .

Use the power saving function to automatically switch the cam­era off after a period of inactivity to save power. You can select
a period of 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes, or turn the
power saving function off.

To set the power saving function:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon .

4. Use the joystick to highlight the POWER SAVING option.

5. Use the joystick to select OFF, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10
minutes.

6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4.7 Default

Use the default option to reset all settings to the factory default.

To reset factory default settings:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon .

4. Use the joystick to highlight the DEFAULT option.

5. Press the center joystick button to confirm the action.

6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

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4.4.8 Format

Use the format option to format the current media. Formatting

will delete everything on the media.

To format the current media:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon .

4. Use the joystick to highlight the FORMAT option.

4.4.9 USB mode

Use the USB mode to determine whether the camera is con­nected to a printer or a host PC. When connected to a PC, the
camera acts like a removable drive and files can be transferred
between camera and host computer. When connected to a com­patible printer, images can be printed directly from the camera.

To set USB mode:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon .

4. Use the joystick to highlight the USB MODE option.

5. Use the joystick to select PC, or printer.

6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

4.4.10 TV

Use the TV option to set the TV system for your area.

To set the TV system:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Use the joystick to highlight the setup menu icon .

4. Use the joystick to highlight the TV option.

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Setup menu

5. Use the joystick to select PAL, or NTSC.

6. Press the menu button again to leave the menu.

Setup menu

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5. Installing the software and drivers

Read this section to learn how to install drivers and software
For the camera.

5.1 Drivers

You will only need to install a driver for the camera if your
operating system is Windows 98SE, or Windows ME. Windows
2000 and Windows XP are plug and play operating systems and
do not require a driver to be manually loaded.

To load a driver:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows

Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

The following screen is displayed.

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Drivers

3. Click the install button to install the driver.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable
provided as described in “Connecting to a computer” on

2.8.2 .
Note: When connecting the camera to a host PC running

Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system,
connect the camera as described in step 5 above,

Presto! Video Works 6

When the driver has been installed and the camera connected,
the camera memory and any installed mini SD card will appear
as removable disks in Windows Explorer. Files can be dragged
and dropped in the same way as an ordinary disk.

and the PC will install a driver automatically.

5.2 Presto! Video Works 6

Presto! Video Works 6 is an advanced software application for
editing video.

To install Presto! Video Works 6:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows

Explorer to execute the InstallMgr .exe file in the root direc-

tory.

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The following screen is displayed.

3. Click the install button to begin the installation process fol­low the instructions on-screen.

4. Select the language and press OK.

5. Read the legal disclaimer and click Yes if you agree.

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Presto! Video Works 6

6. Select the version of English required if applicable

7. Click next to continue.

Presto! Video Works 6

8. Click Yes to agree to the licence agreement.

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.

9. Click Next to select the default installation directory, or
Browse to select one of your own.

10.Click Next to select the default menu entry, or add one of
your own.

A status bar shows installation progress.

11.Click Yes to continue.

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Presto! Video Works 6

12.The following message appears when Window Media

Format 9 setup is complete. Click OK.

13.Click Finish to complete the installation. Keep the check

box checked if you want to view the read me file.

Presto! Mr. Photo 3

14.Presto! Video Works 6 can be set to launch automatically

when certain devices, like the camera, are connected.
Use the setting screen shown here to deter-mine which
devices affect Presto! Video Works 6.

More information about Presto! Video Works 6 can be found in

the help files when the application is started.

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5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3

Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software
application.

To install Presto! Mr. Photo 3:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows

Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

The following screen is displayed.

3. Click the install button to begin the installation process fol-

low the instructions on-screen.

4. Select the language and press OK.

5. Click next to start the installation.

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Presto! Mr. Photo 3

6. Click Yes to agree to the licence agreement.

Presto! Mr. Photo 3

7. Click Next to select the default installation directory, or
Browse to select one of your own.

8. Click Next to select the default menu entry, or add one of your
own.

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A status bar indicates installation progress.

9. Presto! Mr. Photo 3 can be set to launch automatically when
certain devices, like the cam-era camera, are connected. Use

the setting Screen shown here to determine which devices
affect Presto! Mr.Photo 3.

10.Click Finish to complete the installation.

More information about Presto! Mr. Photo 3 can be found
in the help files when the application is started.

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Presto! Mr. Photo 3

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Appendix

Specifications

General

pecifications

Imaging sensor Panasonic 5.3 megapixel CCD sensor
Active pixels 5.1 megapixel
Storage media Built-in 32 MB Flash memory

SD/MMC card (32/64/128/256/512/1GB)

Sensor sensitivity Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400 equivalent, user

definable

Lens 3X optical zoom lens

Wide: f=5.8 mm, F2.6 ~ F4.8
Tele: f=17.4 mm, F4.3 ~ F7.6

Focus Range

Still image Formats: JPEG (EXIF), DCF, DPOF, Direct

Movie clips MPEG4

Audio Support for MP3 audio format
Zoom 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom
LCD TFT screen 2.4-inch High resolution TFT (480 x 234

Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder

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0.4m ~ infinity

ZP1~4:0.06~0.3m ZP5~7:0.18~0.3m (macro)

Print (DPS)
Resolution: VGA, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, 8M
(firmware interpolation)
Quality: Fine, Normal, Basic

320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps

pixels)

General

Flash 0.9 ~ 2.5m range

Off/Auto/Force/Slow Sync/Force Red

Eye Reduction/Auto Red Eye Reduction
White balance Auto/sunny/cloudy/tungsten/fluorescent
EV compensation -2.0 EV ~ +2.0 EV (in 0.2 EV steps)
Self timer 10 seconds
PC interface USB 2.0, full speed
TV out format NTSC/PAL
Shutter Mechanical and electronic shutter.

8 ~ 1/2000 second
Auto power off off,3, 5, or 10 minutes (user definable)
Power supply 2 x AA alkaline batteries, CRV3 compatible
Dimension 102 x 59 x 28 mm
Weight <136g without batteries

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Specifications

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