MEDION MD 41084 User Manual
Do not drop, puncture or disassemble
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the camera; otherwise the warranty will
be voided.
Avoid all contact with water and dry
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hands before using.
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Do not expose the camera to high
temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.
Doing so may damage the camera.
Use the camera with care. Avoid
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pressing hard on the camera body.
For your own safety, avoid using the
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camera when there is a storm or
lightning.
Avoid using batteries of different
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brands or types at the same time.
There is potential of explosion from
using incorrect batteries.
Remove batteries during long periods
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between usage, as deteriorated
batteries may affect the functionality of
the camera.
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Remove batteries if they show signs of
leaking or distortion.
We suggest using only the accessories
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supplied by the manufacturer.
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Contents
Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
2. Loading the battery
3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card
Inserting the card
Removing the card
4. Attaching the strap
5. Using the tripod
Basic Operation
1. Switching on and off
2. Setting the Mode switch
3. Taking still pictures
The LCD display information
Snapshot
4. Recording movies
The LCD display information
Making a movie
5. Playing your pictures and movies
The LCD display information
Viewing pictures
Viewing movies
Deleting pictures and movies
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6. Recording an audio clip
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Advanced Settings
1. Menu access
Setting the language
Setting the date and time
Using the flash strobe
Setting the resolution
Setting the date stamp
Setting the flicker
Delete all and format
2. Using the self-timer
3. Using the Smart key
Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips
on the Computer
1. Installing MD 41084 Manager
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer
4. Playing on your computer
Using MD 41084 Manager
1. Installing MD 41084 Manager
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
3. Starting MD 41084 Manager
4. Managing images via MD 41084 Manager
Album mode panel
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Picture enhancement
Viewing your images
Copying your images to "My Album"
Designating the album path
Creating an AVI file
5. Using PC Camera via MD 41084 Manager
Live mode panel
Capturing immediate images to your computer
Advanced settings
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Troubleshooting
Other Information
1. Battery life
2. LED indicator events
3. Storage capacity
4. More on flicker
5. Specifications
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Getting Started
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1. Your camera parts
Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you
operate it more easily.
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Shutter/OK button
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Mode switch
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Lens cover
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Lens
Microphone
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Self-timer lamp
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Flash strobe
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USB port
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Focus switch
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Tripod port
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LED indicator
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LCD display
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PLAYBACK button
(Control button)
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Smart key
(Control button)
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MENU/ button
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Strap hook
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Control - button (Zoom out)
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Control + button (Zoom in)
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Battery/card cover
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Card slot
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Battery section
2. Loading the battery
Please use two AAA batteries.
Slide the battery/card cover in the
direction of the indication to open it.
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Follow the indication to load
batteries into the battery section
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with the correct + and - ends.
Close inward and slide upward the
battery/card cover to lock it.
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1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this
will increase time of usage.
2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries.
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Getting Started
For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 53.
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3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card
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Inserting the card
Open the battery/card cover.
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Insert the card in the direction of
the indication and push it in till the
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end of the card plot.
Close the battery/card cover.
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Removing the card
Push in and release the card to remove
it.
1. The camera comes with 16MB flash memory built inside for storage. If
you do not insert a SD/MMC card, the data will be saved in the built-in
flash memory automatically.
2. The SD card comes with a write-protect
switch. When the write-protect switch is
set to the lock position, the card will
become non-writable. To ensure that the
camera can operate normally, please
set the write-protect unlock position
before inserting the card.
Unlock
Lock
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4. Attaching the strap
Getting Started
Getting Started
For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the
carrying strap.
Press the buttons as indicated to
separate the strap into two parts.
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Thread the strap loop through the
hook in the direction indicated.
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Fasten the strap loop as indicated.
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Combine the strap as indicated.
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Wear the strap around your neck.
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Getting Started
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5. Using the tripod
Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure
optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits,
longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode.
Attach the tripod to the port on the
bottom of the camera and rotate the
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serrated wheel to lock it.
Unfold the legs to set up. Then
adjust the alignment to the desired
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position.
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Serrated wheel
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Basic Operation
1. Switching on and off
Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to switch the
camera on or off.
ON
OFF
Basic Operation
If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off
to conserve battery power, press any key to wake up the camera. If you do
not operate this camera for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down
automatically.
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2. Setting the Mode switch
DSC
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
DSC
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
This camera provides two modes of use - DSC (Digital Still
Camera) and Audio modes. Push the Mode switch to select the
mode that you wish to use.
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DSC mode:
Taking still pictures, recording
movies and setting the camera.
AVI: recording a movie.
SELFTIMER: taking a
self-portrait picture.
SETTING: fine tuning the camera
settings.
Audio mode:
Recording audio clips.
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Mode switch
DSC mode
Audio mode
3. Taking still pictures
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The LCD display information
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Still picture mode
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Zoom ratio
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Resolution
Date stamp
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Focus mode
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Storage media
Internal memory:
SD card:
MMC card:
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Remaining number of pictures
Flash status
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White balance or effect status
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Battery life
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Basic Operation
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Snapshot
mode
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Focus
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Push the Focus switch to set the
mode best for your picture.
12"~16" (30cm~40cm)
Macro
16"~ (40cm~ )
Micro
Zoom in or zoom out
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Press the Control + button to
zoom in or the Control - button to
zoom out.
Take a still
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Press the Shutter button to take a
shot.
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Zoom inZoom out
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4. Recording movies
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The LCD display information
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Movie mode
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Recording time
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Focus mode
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Storage media
Internal memory:
SD card:
MMC card:
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White balance or effect status
Battery life
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Basic Operation
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DSC
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
menu
effect
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Making a movie
mode
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Select the AVI item
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Press the MENU/ button. Use
the Control buttons to highlight
the AVI item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Focus
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Push the Focus switch to set the
focus as appropriate.
12"~16" (30cm~40cm)
Macro
16"~ (40cm~ )
Micro
Start recording
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Press the Shutter button to start
recording.
Stop recording
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Press the Shutter button again to
stop recording.
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5. Playing your pictures and movies
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The LCD display information
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Playback mode
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Playing time of a recording
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Storage media
Internal memory:
SD card:
MMC card:
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Number of pictures and movies taken
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Picture or movie number
Battery life
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Basic Operation
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menu
effect
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menu
effect
View the file
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Previous Next
Viewing pictures
mode
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Playback mode
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Press the PLAYBACK button
to enter a thumbnail view. The last
image taken will be highlighted.
Select images
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Press the Control - button to
select the previous image or the
Control + button to select the next
one. Once you select the target file,
press the PLAYBACK button
to view the file.
Zoom in for a close-up look
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If you want to take a closer look,
press the Control + button to
zoom in.
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Zoom in
Press the MENU/ button to exit.
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menu
effect
If the
highlighted file
is a movie, a
count indicator will
appear at the bottom
of the LCD display.
menu
effect
View the file
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Previous Next
Viewing movies
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mode
Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Playback mode
Press the PLAYBACK button
to enter a thumbnail view. The last
image taken will be highlighted.
Select images
Press the Control - button to
select the previous image or the
Control + button to select the next
one. Once you select the target file,
press the PLAYBACK button
to view the file.
Stop playing the movie
While playing a recording, press
the Shutter button to stop playing
the movie.
1. Press the MENU/ button to exit.
2. While playing a movie on the camera, sound playback is not available.
Please copy the movie to your computer (for details, see page 30) to
view it with sound playback.
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Basic Operation
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menu
effect
menu
effect
+
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Previous
Delete the file
Next
NO
DELETE ONE?
YES
Deleting pictures and movies
mode
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Playback mode
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Press the PLAYBACK button
to enter a thumbnail view. The last
image taken will be highlighted.
Select images
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Press the Control - button to
select the previous image or the
Control + button to select the next
one.
Delete the image
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Once you select the target file,
press the MENU/ button to
bring up a confirmation screen of
deletion. Then press the Control
buttons to select the Yes item.
Press the Shutter button to
complete the action of deletion.
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As the step. 4 above, select the No item and then press the Shutter button
to exit if you do not wish to delete the image.
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6. Recording an audio clip
mode
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Start recording
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Press the Shutter button to start
recording an audio clip. While
starting to record, the count
indicator at the bottom of the LCD
display will run.
Stop recording
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Press the Shutter button again to
stop recording.
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Basic Operation
To play your audio clip, please copy the file to your computer first. For
details on playing an audio clip, please see page 30.
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Advanced Settings
DSC
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
DSC
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
menu
effect
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
STROBE
QUALITY
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
1. Menu access
The SETTING Menu provides more advanced features for you
to fine-tune the camera. The following describes how to access
the Menu.
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mode
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Select the SETTING item
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Press the MENU/ button. Use
the Control buttons to highlight
the SETTING item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Adjust the settings
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Use the Control buttons to
highlight the desired item, then fine
tune the setting of your camera.
Press the MENU/ button to exit.
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
STROBE
QUALITY
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRAN AIS
OK SHUTTER
ITALIANO
ESPA OL
PORTUGU S
Setting the language
When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD
display may not be shown in your local language. You can set
the LCD display language by using the method below.
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Select the LANGUAGE item
Under the SETTING Menu, use the
Control buttons to highlight the
LANGUAGE item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Select a language
Use the Control buttons to
highlight the desired language, then
press the Shutter button to
confirm. Press the MENU/
button to exit.
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
STROBE
QUALITY
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
DATE
08:00
2003/01/01
ADJUST
SET SMART
NEXT SHUTTER
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Setting the date and time
When you switch the camera on for the first time, please set up
the date and time.
Select the DATE item
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Under the SETTING Menu, use the
Control buttons to highlight the
DATE item, then press the Shutter
button to confirm.
Set date and time
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Use the Control +/- buttons to
adjust the value, then press the
Shutter button to shift between
items. Press the Smart key to
confirm or the MENU/ button to
exit.
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
STROBE
QUALITY
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
STROBE
OFF
AUTO
OK SHUTTER
Using the flash strobe
When the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment,
the flash can provide the extra light you need.
Select the STROBE item
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Under the SETTING Menu, use the
Control buttons to highlight the
STROBE item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Select the AUTO item
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Use the Control buttons to
highlight the AUTO item and press
the Shutter button to confirm.
Then press the MENU/ button
to exit.
Advanced Settings
OFF
AUTO
Charging the flash strobe requires more battery power. When the battery
power is low, the flash strobe Auto cannot be set. Please change the
batteries.
The strobe does not fire.
The strobe will automatically fire as more light is
needed.
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
STROBE
QUALITY
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
QUALITY
4M 2304x1728
3M 2048x1536
OK SHUTTER
2M 1600x1200
Setting the resolution
Changing the resolution affects the number of pictures that can
be taken. The higher the resolution is, the more memorydemanding the images will be.
Select the QUALITY item
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Under the SETTING Menu, use the
Control buttons to highlight the
QUALITY item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Select a desired item
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Use the Control buttons to
highlight the resolution you want to
choose, and press the Shutter
button to confirm. Then press the
MENU/ button to exit.
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2304X1728
2048X1536
1600X1200
We recommend you to use 2048X1536 to optimize image quality and
memory use.
For details, please see the "Storage capacity" section on page 54.
The most memory-demanding option. Select
the 2304x1728 type when you want to develop
6*8 photos or smaller.
The default setting. Select the 2048x1536
type when you want to develop 5*7 photos or
smaller.
The most memory-saving option. Select the
1600x1200 type when you want to develop 3*5
photos or smaller.
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
STROBE
QUALITY
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
NO
YES
OK SHUTTER
Setting the date stamp
Enabling the date stamp will print the date of shooting on the
picture.
Select the DATESTAMP item
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Under the SETTING Menu, use the
Control buttons to highlight the
DATESTAMP item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Select the YES item
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Use the Control buttons to
highlight the YES item and press
the Shutter button to confirm.
Then press the MENU/ button
to exit.
Advanced Settings
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
FLICKER
FORMAT
FLICKER
50 Hz
60 Hz
OK SHUTTER
Setting the flicker
If you travel to another country, the flicker setting may not suit
the country you are staying. To prevent nosie on the LCD display,
please set the flicker matching the place you are staying.
Select the FLICKER item
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Under the SETTING Menu, use the
Control buttons to highlight the
FLICKER item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Select a desired item
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Use the Control buttons to
highlight the flicker you want to
choose, and press the Shutter
button to confirm. Then press the
MENU/ button to exit.
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For more details on flicker settings, please refer to "More on flicker" on
page 54.
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SETTING
OK SHUTTER
DELETE ALL
DATE
DATEST AMP
LANGUAGE
FLICKER
FORMAT
DELETE ALL
NO
YES
OK SHUTTER
Delete all and format
You can use "delete all" or "format" function to quick erase
obsolete files. "Delete all" will only delete files, while "format" will
format the storage and thus erase all files.
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Select the DELETE ALL or
FORMAT item
Under the SETTING Menu, use the
Control buttons to highlight the
DELETE ALL or FORMAT item,
then press the Shutter button to
confirm.
Select the YES item
Use the Control buttons to
select the YES item, and press the
Shutter button to confirm. Then
press the MENU/ button to exit.
Note that the deleted files can not
be restored.
All images and other files will not be recovered if you select the Format item.
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2. Using the self-timer
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
DSC
+
-
The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter
fires when taking a self-portrait picture.
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mode
Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
Select the SELFTIMER item
Press the MENU/ button. Use
the Control buttons to highlight
the SELFTIMER item, then press
the Shutter button to confirm. You
will see a icon on the top left
section of the LCD display.
Use the self-timer
When the Shutter button is
pressed, the camera will have ten
seconds delay with the Self-timer
lamp flashing and ten beeps
emitting before taking a picture.
After the shutter fires, the self-timer
will be automatically disabled.
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Ten beeps
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