Medion S42000, MD86127 Operating Instructions
Overview of the appliance
Front and underside
1. Flash
2. Display for automatic
release/autofocus light
flashing: Automatic
release switched on
3. Camera lens
4. Lens barrel
5. Microphone
6. Tripod socket
7. Loudspeaker
8. USB connection for USB
and AV cables supplied
9. Battery compartment
10. Catch for battery
compartment
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Rear and top
Camera on/off switch
11.
12.
13. Briefly press
14. ON indicator, lights up yellow or green depending on
15. Display
Briefly press image stabiliser: Switch image stabiliser on
release button: Set focus range
operating mode
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16. T / W: Zoom keys; enlarge or reduce selection
17. : Press: Switch back and forward between shooting and
playback mode
18. SET button: Confirm selection
Scroll up in menus/submenus
Scroll down in menus/submenus
In shooting mode: Choose flash type
In playback mode: Show next shot
Video playback: Switch fast forward on or off
In the menu Open submenu or select
setting
In shooting mode: Turn on macro for close-ups
In playback mode: Show previous shot
Video playback: Switch fast rewind on or off
In the menu Quit submenu or select
setting
19. FUNC/: Function/trash can
In playback mode: Open setting options
M: Menu button: Open the menu
20.
21. Eye for strap
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Contents
Overview of the appliance ................................. 3
Rear and top ................................................................... 4
Contents ....................................................... 6
Safety instructions .......................................... 9
Start of operation ......................................... 14
Contents of package ..................................................... 14
Charging batteries in the battery charger ...................... 14
Inserting the battery ...................................................... 16
Inserting and removing SD cards .................................. 17
Fitting the strap ............................................................. 18
First Steps ................................................... 19
Switching on the camera .............................................. 19
Switching off the camera .............................................. 19
Setting the language, date and time ............................. 20
Shooting and playback mode ....................................... 21
Displays ...................................................... 22
Displays for shooting .................................................... 22
Displays for playback .................................................... 24
Displays for video playback ........................................... 25
Displays for sound playback .......................................... 27
Switching the displays on and off .................................. 29
Taking your first shoots .................................. 31
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Setting shooting mode.................................................. 31
Tips for good shots ....................................................... 31
Taking photos ............................................................... 32
Setting the focus mode ................................................. 34
Recording video clips .................................................... 35
Recording audio clips .................................................... 35
Using the Functions menu ............................................ 37
Using the recording menu ............................................ 43
Watching and listening to recordings ................ 44
Individual playback of recordings .................................. 44
Playing back images as thumbnails ............................... 45
Zooming within photos ................................................ 46
Playing back video/audio clips and voice messages ....... 47
Deleting photos ............................................................ 48
The Menus .................................................. 49
Navigating in the menus ............................................... 49
The Recording menu ..................................................... 50
Shooting mode ............................................................. 53
The settings menu ........................................................ 58
The playback menu ....................................................... 61
Connection to TV and PC ................................. 72
Displaying shots on a television set ............................... 72
Printing shots on a printer ............................................. 73
Transferring data to a computer .................................... 74
Using a USB cable ......................................................... 74
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DCF memory standard .................................................. 75
Card drive ..................................................................... 75
Directory structure in the memory ................................ 76
Installing the software ................................................... 77
Storage capacity ........................................................... 78
Troubleshooting ........................................... 79
Maintenance and care ................................... 81
Disposal ..................................................... 82
Technical specifications .................................. 83
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Safety instructions
About these instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully before use. Note the warnings
on the appliance and in the operating instructions
Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the
equipment or give it away, make sure you also hand over these
instructions and the guarantee card.
Proper use
The camera is intended for taking pictures in digital format.
Do not operate the camera either in extreme heat or extreme cold.
The camera is not suited to operation in extreme conditions.
Warning
To avoid injury please note the following warnings when using this
product.
Make sure you are not too close to people when using the flash.
Otherwise you could damage people’s eyes.
Keep a distance of at least one metre from children when
working with the flash function.
Do not open up or dismantle the device.
Dismantling the device could lead to an electric shock. Tests on
internal components, modifications and repairs should be
carried out by specialists only. Please take the product to an
authorised service centre for checks.
Disconnect the battery charger from the mains when it is not in
use.
The socket must be close to the device and within easy reach.
If you are not going to use the camera for some time, remove
the batteries to prevent leakage.
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The camera and the mains adapter must not be exposed to
water in drip or spray form. Do not place any objects filled with
liquids (e.g., vases) on the camera.
Instructions for batteries
Your camera may be operated by the li-ion batteries supplied.
Charge the battery only in the battery charger supplied.
Please heed the following general instructions on handling
batteries:
Keep children away from the rechargeable batteries. Seek
medical attention immediately if a battery is swallowed.
CAUTION! Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Danger of explosion!
CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion if batteries are incorrectly
replaced. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type
only.
Before inserting the batteries, check that the contacts in the
device and on the batteries are clean, and clean them if
necessary.
You must insert only the battery supplied.
Note the polarity (+/-) when inserting the battery.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Direct intense heat can
damage the battery. Do not expose the device to any sources of
intense heat.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If these
areas come into contact with battery acid, rinse them
immediately with plenty of clean water and contact a doctor
immediately.
Do not throw the battery into a fire, short-circuit it or dismantle
it.
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Never expose the battery to excessive heat, such as from
sunshine, fire or similar.
If the camera is not going to be used for some time, remove the
battery.
If the battery is leaking, remove it from the camera immediately.
Clean the contacts before inserting a new battery. There is a risk
of skin irritation from battery acid!
Also remove a flat battery from the camera.
Precautionary measures
Please note the following precautionary measures to avoid damage
to your camera and to keep it in good condition.
Store in a dry place
This camera is not watertight and will not function properly if it
is immersed in water or if liquids penetrate to the inner
workings.
Keep away from damp, salt and dust
Wipe off salt and dust with a light, damp cloth if you have been
using the camera on the beach or at the seaside. Carefully dry
the camera afterwards.
Keep it away from strong magnetic fields
Never place the camera too close to appliances which generate
strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric motors. Strong
electromagnetic fields may result in camera malfunctions or
disturb the data recording.
Avoid excessive heat
Do not use or store the camera in sunlight or at high
temperatures. This can cause the battery to leak or the case to
become misshapen.
Avoid high variations in temperature
If you suddenly take the camera out of a cold environment into a
warm one or vice versa, drops of water can form outside and
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inside it, possibly resulting in malfunctions and damage to the
camera. Wait until the camera temperature has adjusted to the
ambient temperature before starting to use the camera. You can
provide some protection against varying temperatures by using
a bag or a plastic case.
Do not drop the camera
Jarring or vibrations resulting from a fall can cause malfunctions.
Loop the strap round your wrist when you carry the camera.
Do not remove battery when data are being processed
When image data are being recorded to memory cards or
deleted, switching off the power supply can result in data loss or
damage the internal circuit or the memory.
Treat lens and all moving parts carefully
Do not touch the lens or the lens barrel. Take care when
handling the memory card and the battery. These parts are not
designed for high levels of stress.
Batteries
At low temperatures, there can be a sharp drop in battery
capacity. If you take photographs at cold temperatures, keep a
warm replacement battery in reserve.
If the contacts on the battery are dirty, clean them with a dry,
clean cloth or use an eraser to remove residues.
Memory cards
Switch the power supply off before you insert or remove the
memory card. Otherwise the memory card may become
unstable. Memory cards may become hot during use. Always
remove the memory cards carefully from the camera.
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At low temperatures the capacity of the battery can
drop significantly due to the reduced speed of the
chemical reactions. When recording in cold weather
keep a second battery pack in reserve in a warm place
(e.g. trouser pocket).
This symbol on your camera certifies that the device
complies with EU guidelines on electromagnetic
interference. CE stands for Conformité Européene
[European Conformity].
The device is intended for private use only and are not
designed to be used in a heavy industrial business.
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Start of operation
Contents of package
Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and
contact us within 14 days of purchase if any of the following
components are missing:
The following items are supplied with the product:
Camera
2 li-ion batteries
2 GB SD memory card
Battery charger with mains cable
USB cable
AV cable
Carrying strap
Carrying case
Software on CD-ROM
Charging batteries in the battery charger
The battery charger supplied may only be used to charge the
lithium-ion battery supplied with the camera.
CAUTION! Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Danger of explosion!
Use only the battery charger supplied to charge the battery.
Avoid covering the battery charger with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. to prevent heat build-up.
Do not place naked flames, such as lit candles, on or near the
unit.
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1. Insert the battery in the tray
corner on the left. The battery contacts must be flush with the
contacts on the charger.
2. Push the battery forwards against the spring contacts
Ensure that the battery is positioned properly below the guide
[b] in the tray.
edge
3. Now press the battery down. The battery must be in contact
with the base of the tray
4. Attach the supplied power cable to the battery charger and
connect it to a 230 V ~ 50 Hz power source. The orange LED
indicator will light up.
5. The charging time is approx. 2 hours. The green LED indicator
will light up when the battery is fully charged.
6. Unplug the power cable from the mains.
The charger is set up to prevent overcharging. Nonetheless,
unplug the charger from the mains to avoid unnecessary
power consumption.
7. Insert the battery in the camera, as described below.
[c], positioning the indented
[a].
[c].
This battery charge indicator
charging status. Charge the battery as soon as it becomes flat.
on the display shows you the
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Instructions on using the battery
The battery capacity is reduced in cold conditions (-10°C or
below). Warm up the battery (e.g. in your pocket) before using
it in cold conditions.
Inserting the battery
The li-ion battery supplied is required for operating the camera.
1. Switch the camera off.
2. Move the battery compartment catch in the direction shown
by the arrow. The battery compartment opens.
3. Insert the battery in the compartment so that the battery
contacts are touching the contacts in the compartment.
4. Close the compartment and move the catch back to its original
position.
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Inserting and removing SD cards
If no memory card is inserted, photos will be stored in the internal
memory. Please note that the capacity of the internal memory is
limited.
Use an SD memory card to increase the memory capacity. If a
memory card is inserted, your photos will be stored on the card.
Insert card
1. Switch the camera off.
2. To open the battery compartment, push the compartment
cover outwards.
3. Insert the card in the slot with the contacts facing down.
4. Close the compartment and move the catch back to its original
position.
To remove the card, press it down briefly to release it. The card will
then protrude slightly and may be removed.
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Fitting the strap
For ease of handling and increased security attach the strap to the
camera.
1. Feed the strap through the eye, as shown in the diagram.
2. Pull the other end of the carrying strap through the thin loop
of the strap and pull tight.
If you carry the camera by the carrying strap ensure that the
camera does not bang into anything.
While you are attaching the carrying strap place the camera on
a stable surface so it cannot fall down and get broken.
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First Steps
Switching on the camera
1. Press the ON/OFF button (1) for 1 to 2 seconds to turn the
camera on.
The lens comes out, the green light appears on the operating
display and the display is switched on. The camera is in
shooting mode.
If the camera does not switch on, check whether the battery
has been inserted properly and whether it is charged.
Switching off the camera
Hold the ON/OFF button down for a little longer to switch the
camera off.
Energy-saving function
If the camera has not been used for 60 seconds, it will switch off
automatically. You can also set the automatic switch-off period to
three or five minutes; see page 2.
The energy-saving function is not enabled in the following
circumstances:
While recording audio and video clips;
During playback of images, video clips or audio recordings;
While the camera is connected to another device via the USB
socket.
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Setting the language, date and time
Before using the camera for the first time, select your preferred
language from the menu and set the current date and time. Both
settings are performed in the Settings menu:
1. With the camera switched on, press the
menus.
2. Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Settings
menu
Setting the language
1. Use the up and down arrow keys
(English Language) in the “Settings” menu and press
language selection menu opens.
2. Select the preferred language using the up and down arrow
keys
Setting the date and time
1. Use the up and down arrow keys
the “Settings” menu and press
As well as the date and time, you can also set the date format. You
have the following options:
YY/MM/DD (year/month/day);
MM/DD/YY (month/day/year);
DD/MM/YY (day/month/year)
2. Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the entry
which you would like to change.
3. Use the up and down arrow keys
Hold down the keys to fast forward through the digits
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and press SET.
SET. The Settings menu opens.
M button to open the
to select "LANGUAGE"
SET. The
5 6 to select "DATE/TIME" in
to select the entry.
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4. When the required entry has been selected, use the right arrow
key to take you to the next entry, e.g. month, etc.
5. Finally, press
The camera can only display the date and time in playback mode.
This information cannot be printed.
The time setting is saved by the internal battery. It is lost, however,
if the battery is removed from the camera for more than 48 hours.
SET to confirm the settings.
Shooting and playback mode
The shooting mode is enabled after the camera has been switched
on therefore you may take photos directly. You can also take audio
and video clips.
In playback mode, you can play, edit and delete photos, audio clips
and video clips.
1. To set playback mode, press this button:
appears in the top left of the display. The last picture taken is
displayed.
2. To go back to shooting mode, press this key again:
. The playback icon
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Displays
Displays for shooting
The following displays are possible in shooting mode:
1. You may set various types of recording (
current type of recording is displayed here.
2. Flash setting
3. Self-timer/burst
4. Zoom setting
5. Shots still available (at current resolution)
6. Battery status
7. Memory location (IN internal memory or card)
8. Date stamp
9. Image stabiliser switched on
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FUNC button); the
10. Saturation display
11. Contrast display
12. Histogram for the selected ISO settings
13. Setting
14. Focus range
15. Warning: Risk of blurring!
16. Shutter speed display
17. Aperture setting
18. Exposure setting
19. Automatic exposure
20. Macro setting
21. Face recognition
22. Automatic white balance
23. Exposure correction
24. AF range (autofocus range (portrait, distance and centre)
25. Definition
26. Quality
27. Resolution
28. Autofocus light switched on
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Displays for playback
The following displays are possible in playback mode:
1. Mode display (shooting or playback)
2. Image is protected
3. Sound recording
4. Current recording/total number of recordings
5. Battery status
6. Memory location (“IN” internal memory or card)
7. Recording information
8. Recording control
9. DPOF enabled
10. Resolution of image currently displayed
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Displays for video playback
The following displays for video clips are possible in playback
mode:
1. Mode display (shooting or playback)
2. Picture is protected
3. Recording videos
4. Current recording/total number of recordings
5. Battery status
6. Memory location (“IN” internal memory or card)
7. Recording information
8. Recording control
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9. Playback time
10. Button display:
Tells you which button has to be pressed to execute the
required playback function.
11. Indicates the playback status (playback/pause/stop)
12. Volume setting
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Displays for sound playback
The following displays for sound recordings are possible in
playback mode:
1. Mode display (shooting or playback)
2. Picture is protected
3. Sound recording
4. Current recording/total number of recordings
5. Battery status
6. Memory location (“IN” internal memory or card)
7. Recording information (date and time)
8. Recording control
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