AstraPix 490 / AstraPix 540
User Manual
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Thanks for purchasing this high-quality Digital Still
Camera!
This unit allows you to easily create an electronic album.
Please read this manual carefully so as to enjoy all its fea-
tures.
Read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain
extremely important information regarding the safe use of this
product.
For information on installing and operating the included appli-
cation software, please read the software instructions. Do not
hesitate to contact our service facility for upgraded information
for your future use.
Introduction
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Unpacking
First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera
package, as below:
Optional fittings
Introduction
Camera case
Digital Camera
Driver disc
USB cable
Earphone
Battery
CF card
Adapter
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CAUTION: To prevent fire or risk of electrical shock, do not expose
this unit to rain or excessive moisture.
WARNING:To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to modify this
unit in any way. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
When using the flash do not use this unit too close to
your subject, as this can cause damage to the eyes.
FCC
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rule. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
A. This device may not caus harmful interference.
B. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Safety Precautions
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OPERATING CONDITIONS:
. This camera is neither waterproof nor splash-proof.
Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source
(batteries or AC Power Adapter). If you are using the AC
Power Adapter,unplug the adapter from the AC Power wall
socket after you have disconnected the camera. Then contact your dealer. Do not continue to use it, as this may cause
a fire or electrical shock.
. Do not leave the unit where it may be extremely hot or
humid (direct sunlight).
CARRYING YOUR CAMERA:
. When carrying be sure to always attach and use the hand
strap provided. Hold the camera firmly in your hand ,with the
strap securely around your wrist.
. Never point the lens at direct sunlight, CMOS damage may
occur.
Safety Precautions
Introduction.................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions......................................................................................5
Table of Contents.......................................................................................7
Quick Start Guide.......................................................................................8
Identification of Controls...........................................................................13
Image Quality...........................................................................................16
Flash.........................................................................................................17
Indicator Light...........................................................................................19
Getting Started.........................................................................................20
Taking Pictures.........................................................................................25
Basic Recording Operation......................................................................25
Self-Timer.................................................................................................27
Sequence Image Capture........................................................................29
Video Clip Capture...................................................................................31
Audio Memo.............................................................................................33
Digital Zoom.............................................................................................34
Record Mode Menu..................................................................................35
Record Menu Setup.................................................................................35
How to Display Record Menu..................................................................... 36
Selecting Capture Mode...........................................................................37
Digital Zoom.............................................................................................38
Flash Mode...............................................................................................39
Advanced Options....................................................................................40
Adjusting Screen Brightness....................................................................45
Playback Mode.........................................................................................46
Playback Mode Menu...............................................................................50
Display Format.........................................................................................52
Delete Images..........................................................................................52
Digital Zoom ...........................................................................................54
DPOF Print...............................................................................................56
Screen Brightness....................................................................................57
Information................................................................................................58
TV Display................................................................................................59
MP3 Playback..........................................................................................60
System Requirements..............................................................................62
Software Installation.................................................................................63
Image Downloading.................................................................................68
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................71
Appendix..................................................................................................73
Support.........................................................................................................77
Table of Contents
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Quick Start Guide
Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable
Use DC adapter (optional) to power the unit
Connect to a TV or an earphone
HOOKUP
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Quick Start Guide
1. Insert the batteries or use the DC
adapter (optional) to power the camera.
2. Insert the Compact Flash card
(optional).
1. Turn the function dial to .
.The camera will turn on and be set to record
mode.
2. Open the lens cover.
.The live view will appear on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to
turn on/off the LCD monitor.
PREPARATION (refer to page 18-22)
RECORDING (refer to page 23-45)
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Quick Start Guide
4. Frame your subject on the LCD
monitor or viewfinder.
.Compose the image and make sure it
is clear.
5. Press the shutter-release button
to take the pictures.
. The red lamp flashes slowly while the
image is being stored into the memory.
IMAGE PLAYBACK (refer to page 46-56)
1.Turn the function dial to .
2. Use the LT/RT or UP/DN buttons
to scroll through the images.
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Quick Start Guide
DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 52-53))
1.Turn the Function dial to .
2.Press LT/RT or UP/DN to highlight
the image you want to delete.
3.Press MENU/STOP to access to the
menu.
4.Highlight the delete icon
and enter it.
• Select CURRENT to delete the current
photo or ALL to delete all photoes including the memo. Select REFORMAT to
delete all photos and MP3 files.
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
REFORMAT
Exit
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Quick Start Guide
5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button
again.
• A confirmation screen will appear.
6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES",
and enter it.
• The LCD monitor returns to the next
image after deleting it.
DELETE?
YES
NO
Exit
NOTICE:
When opening the menu or pressing the direction buttons, a description of the icon highlighted will appear in the bottom left of TFT LCD.
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Identification of Controls
1. Function dial
2. Shutter/Play/Pause
3. NQ (Normal Quality)
4. Flash
5. Mode
6. Status LCD
7. Flash lamp
8. Self-timer lamp (Red)
9. Viewfinder window
10. Lens
11. Lens cover slide
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10
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CAMERA BODY
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Identification of Controls
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2
3
4
5
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10
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1. Orange LED indicator
2. Green LED indicator
3. Viewfinder
4. MENU/STOP
5. DISP/ENTER/REP
6. Strap eyelet
7. LT/RT
8. Up/DN
9. LCD monitor
10. USB interface
11. MIC
CAMERA BODY
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Identification of Controls
1
2
1. TV/Phones
2. DC in 6v
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2
3
4
5
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1. Power
2. Record
3. Playback
4. MP3 playback
5. Software/Download
6. TV output
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NQ
HQ
SQ
AUTO
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2
3 4
5
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1. Snapshot
2. Self-timer
3. Sequence
4. Video clip
5. Audio memo
6. Battery Power Level
7. Image quality
8. Flash lamp
9. Recordable
image no.
CAMERA BODY
Indications of Function Dial & Status LCD
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Image Quality
IMAGE QUALITY
When the camera is turned on, the default image quality settings
will be used. This default settings can be changed manually.
The number of images stored depends on the image quality level
used: High Quality (HQ), Normal Quality (NQ) or Super Quality
(SQ).
MODE COMPRESSION RATE
Super Quality 1:4
High Quality 1:8
Normal Quality 1:16
In the Capture mode, each time you press
the NQ button, the quality mode changes,
which is shown on the status LCD:
This function is not available in Audio
Memo and Video Clip.
NQ
HQ
SQ
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Flash
When the camera is turned on, the default setting of flash
mode is 'No Flash'. The other flash modes can be set by using
the Flash button. Press this button to toggle between the three
flash modes.
AUTOFLASH
NO FLASH
FORCEDFLASH
In autoflash ,the flash will fire
automatically when the light
level is low or your subject is
backlit.
Use flash cancel when photographing subjects that are
beyond the flash range or
when flash photography is
prohibited.
The flash will fire every time a
picture is taken, regardless of
lighting. Use forced-flash to
reduce harsh shadows on
your subject's face.
BUILT-IN FLASH LAMP
AUTO
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Flash
NOTICE:
The default setting is No flash. Under the capture mode of the
sequence or video clip, the flash cannot be set up.
CHANGING THE FLASH MODE
1. In Record mode, press the
Flash button.
.The currently set flash mode
appears on the status LCD.
2. Repeatedly press the button.
.The flash mode on the status
LCD changes in cycle.
.Select the mode you desired.
AUTO
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Indicator Light
There are three indicator lights on
this unit:
1. Green light
. When it flashes, this indicates the
camera is being charged.
. When it glows, this indicates the
next operation can be done.
2. Orange light
. When the system is “busy”, it will
flash, it is suggested that the next
operation should not be done.
3. Red light
.When Self-timer is selected, it will
flash.
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2
3
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Getting Started
1. Open the battery cover.
.Slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow and fold it up to open it.
2. Insert the batteries
.Match the batteries to the polarity
indicated on the back of the cover.
3. Close the cassette cover.
.While pulling up the cover slightly,
fold it down and slide it back until it
clicks.
NOTICE:
Make sure the unit is turned off before removing the batteries.
INSERTING THE BATTERIES
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Getting Started
You may use a compact flash card for image storage before
capturing images.
1. Open the battery cover.
.Slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow and fold it up to open it.
2. Insert the compact flash card
into the card slot, pushing it until
the card- release lever pops out.
.Push the card in straight, not at an
angle.
.If the card stops mid-way, confirm the
direction of the card, never apply
force.
INSERTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD
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Getting Started
3. Close the battery cover.
.While pulling up the cover slightly, fold
it down and slide it back until it clicks.
NOTICE:
Make sure the unit is turned off before removing the compact
flash card.
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Getting Started
1. Open the battery cover.
.Slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow and fold it up to open it.
2. Press the card-release lever to
eject the card.
.When the card is ejected, pull it straight
out.
3. Close the battery cover.
.While pulling up the cover slightly, fold it
down and slide it back until it clicks.
REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD
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Getting Started
1. Align and tighten
.Align the screw on the tripod with
the camera's mounting socket, then
tighten the screw.
NOTICE:
.When using a tripod ,be sure to open and extend its legs fully
to stabilize the camera .
TRIPOD MOUNTING
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Taking Pictures
1. Turn the function dial to .
.Status LCD is lit up.
.The default capture mode is (snapshot).
2. Move the lens cover slide to open
the lens cover.
.The live view will appear on the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button
to turn off the LCD monitor.
. Press it again to switch on.
. If connected to TV, both preview and
capture can be operated by TV.
. The LCD monitor will switch off automatically if no used for a period of 1
minute or more.
NOTICE:
.Before recording you may reset each parameter such as flash
light (page 15,16), image quality (page 43), digital zoom (page
32) from the Record Mode Menu.
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT)
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Taking Pictures
4. Center the subject in the LCD monitor or place the viewfinder's focus
frame on the subject.
.When holding the camera, make sure
your fingers do not cover the lens.
.Adjust the distance between camera
and the subject.
Make sure the image in TFT LCD is
clear.
5. Press the shutter-release button to
take the pictures.
. In snapshot mode, no flash, auto exposure and auto white balance are default
settings.
. The number of remaining images to be
taken decreases 1 automatically.
If the lens cover isn’t open, the buzzer
will alarm 3 times or “PLEASE UNCOVER LENS” will appear on TFT LCD.
6. Move the lens cover slide to close
the lens.
7. Turn the function dial to
to turn off the camera.
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT)
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Taking Pictures
The self-timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.
1. Turn the function dial to
.Capture mode is set.
.Status LCD is lit up.
2. Move the lens cover slide to open
the lens.
.The live view will appear on the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on the LCD monitor.
.Press it again to switch off.
4. You can use a tripod to support
the camera.
SELF-TIMER
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Taking Pictures
5. Press the Mode button till the
timer icon is displayed on
the status LCD.
6. Arrange the camera and
subject position, and compose
your picture.
7. Press the shutter-release but-
ton down to start timer.
. The camera will take pictures
automatically in about 10 seconds.
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Taking Pictures
This digital camera will continuously take 5 images (AstraPix
490) / 3 images (AstraPix 540) while the shutter-release button
is pressed once. There is no flash.
1. Turn the function dial to
.Capture mode is set.
.Status LCD is lit up.
2. Move the lens cover slide to open
the lens.
.The live view will appear on the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button
to turn on the LCD monitor.
.Press it again to switch off.
4. Press the Mode button till the
sequence icon is displayed on the
status LCD.
SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE
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Taking Pictures
5. Arrange the camera and sub-
ject position, and compose
your picture.
6. Press the shutter-release but-
ton.
.The unit starts sequence image
capture with the orange light
flashing.
.When the flashing light is
switched to the green light, TFT
will return to the preview status,
the capture is over.
SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE
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Taking Pictures
1. Turn the function dial to
.Capture mode is set.
.Status LCD is lit up.
2. Move the lens cover slide to
open the lens.
.The live view will appear on the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on the LCD monitor.
.Press it again to switch off.
4. Press the Mode button till the
Video Clip icon is displayed on
the status LCD.
VIDEO CLIP CAPTURE
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Taking Pictures
5. Arrange the camera and subject
position, and compose your pic-
ture.
6. Press the shutter-release button
to take a continuous video clip
and press it again to stop record-
ing.
.The length of the video clip is deter-
mined by the memory space.
.This unit can record voice simulta-
neously.
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Taking Pictures
The Audio Memo recorded is attached and referenced to the
last image taken. It is possible to record a 7-second audio
memo of the picture taken (except for video clip).
1. Turn the function dial to
.Capture mode is set.
.Status LCD is lit up.
2. Repeatedly press the Mode button
till the audio memo icon appears
on the LCD monitor.
.The captured image displays on TFT
LCD.
The icon appears on the up-left corner of TFT LCD.
3. Press the shutter-release button to
start recording.
.The orange light blinks till the recording
is over.
."Audio Recording ..." shows on TFT
LCD till the recording is over.
.When recording again, the last recording will be recovered.
AUDIO MEMO
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Taking Pictures
The digital zoom will increase the magnification of the live
image on the LCD monitor. In order to record a far object more
vividly, use the digital zoom to preview before capturing image
or recording a clip.The digital zoom has 12 (AstraPix 490) / 16
(AstraPix 540) levels. When you press the direction buttons,
the live view will move glossily on the LCD monitor.
Press the UP button, the zoom is in, and press the DN, the
zoom is out.
.The zoom magnification change is visible on the LCD but
invisible in the viewfinder. You should use the LCD monitor to
compose your picture.
DIGITAL ZOOM
(Snapshot)
(Video Clip)
(Sequence)
(ZoomX1)
(ZoomX2)
(Auto Flash)
(No Flash)
(Forced Flash)
(Normal)
(Brightness)
(Dark)
(Capture Mode)
(Digital Zoom)
(Flash Lamp)
(Advanced)
(Screen Brightness)
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Record Mode Menu
The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default settings for image capturing such as digital zoom, white balance,
sound and so on.
QUICK REVIEW
EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE
SOUND
IMAGE QUALITY
EXIT
RECORD MENU SETUP
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Record Mode Menu
1. Turn the function dial to
.Capture mode is set.
.Status LCD is lit up.
2. Move the lens cover slide to open
the lens.
.The live view will appear on the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on the TFT LCD.
.Press it again to switch off.
.If TFT LCD is off, when connected to
TV, it can be displayed by TV.
4. Press the MENU/STOP button.
.Press it again to switch off.
.The menu can be displayed on TV or
TFT LCD.
HOW TO DISPLAY RECORD MENU
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Record Mode Menu
On the menu, there are three capture modes available: snapshot, video clip and sequence.
1. In Record Mode, press the
MENU/STOP button.
. The menu will appear.
. The default setting is Snapshot.
2. Press the UP/DN button to select the
other modes.
3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button
to confirm it and return to the live
view.
. The capture mode selected displays on
TFT LCD and Status LCD.
SELECTING CAPTURE MODE
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Record Mode Menu
Zoom x 2/x 4 selected makes the subject closer, and makes the
number of recordable images increase.
1.In Record Mode, press the
menu/Stop button.
• The menu will appear.
2. Press the LT/RT button to select
\ .
3. Press the UP/DN button to display the submenu and select the
item.
4. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to confirm it.
• The LCD monitor returns to the live
view with digital zoom selected.
DIGITAL ZOOM
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Record Mode Menu
You can select flash mode according to the environment and
requirement, the default setting is Auto Flash.
1. In Record Mode, press the
menu/Stop button.
• The menu will appear.
2. Press the LT/RT button to select
.
3. Press the UP/DN button to dis-
play the submenu and select the
item.
4. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP but-
ton to confirm.
. The flash mode selected displays
on Status LCD.
FLASH MODE
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This setup is recommended for photographers who have some professional knowledge.
Record Mode Menu
1. In Record Mode, press the menu/Stop
button.
• The menu will appear.
2. Press the LT/RT button to select .
3. Press the UP/DN button for access to
the submenu and also use it to make a
selection.
1. In the advanced menu, select Quick
Review.
• A sub-menu appears.
ADVANCED
QUICK REVIEW
EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE
SOUND
IMAGE QUALITY
EXIT
QUICK VIEW
ON
OFF
Exit
FLASH MODE
QUICK VIEW
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2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to
select the item desired.
• If you choose yes, A sub-menu appears.
On: It will ask you: Continue or delete?
If Continue is selected, it will return to
viewfinder mode with the captured image
saved.
If delete is selected, it will return to
viewfinder mode with the captured image
deleted.
Record Mode Menu
Besides auto exposure, the level also can be adjusted manually by
Exposure Compensation Function.
1. In the advanced menu, select
Exposure.
2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP but-
ton to display the sub-menu.
3. Press UP/DN to adjust the level.
EXPOSURE
EXIT
+
-
EXPOSURE
0
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4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to con-
firm, and return to the upper
menu.
Record Mode Menu
White balance function is to make different types of lighting more neutral,
that is like selecting daylight film or
tungsten film. The default setting is
automatic.
1. In the advanced menu, select White
Balance.
2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button
to display the sub-menu.
3. Press UP/DN to select the item
desired.
4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm,
and return to the upper menu.
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
AUTOMATIC
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
EXIT
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Audio indication allows you to see each step processing or ready to
process.
Record Mode Menu
1. In the advanced menu, select
Sound.
2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP but-
ton to display the sub-menu.
3. Press UP/DN to select the item
desired.
4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to con-
firm, and return to the upper
menu.
SOUND
SOUND
ON
OFF
Exit
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1. In the advanced menu, select Image
Quality.
2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button
to display the sub-menu.
3. Press UP/DN to select the item
desired.
4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm
it, and return to the upper menu.
Status LCD displays the corresponding
image quality, and recordable image no.
under it.
Record Mode Menu
IMAGE QUALITY
SUPER HIGH
HIGH
NORMAL
Exit
IMAGE QUALITY
1. Press MENU/STOP to access the
menu.
2. Press LT/RT to select .
3. Press UP/DN to select the item
desired.
4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to con-
firm it, and return to the live view.
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Reset the screen brightness before recording to moderate the too
dark or too bright light.
Record Mode Menu
Normal
Brightness
Dark
ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
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Images shot with the camera are automatically numbered, then
stored into the built-in memory or CF card. You can view the stored
images one by one just as reading the album.
Playback Mode
capture mode
series/total no.
0005/0012
1. Turn the Function dial to .
The last image shows on TFT LCD.
2. Press LT/RT or UP/DN to scroll up
or down the images stored.
SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK
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When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is
attached with the icon on top left corner of the LCD monitor, that
indicates it is an image with audio memo.
Playback Mode
Press the Shutter/Play/Pause
button to playback the audio
memo, meanwhile, you may
use earphone to listen to it.
•The words "THUMBNAIL
DESPLAY..."shows on the LCD
monitor till it is over.
THUMBNAIL DISPLAY...
0005/0012
0005/0012
PLAYBACK AN IMAGE WITH AUDIO MEMO
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When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is
attached with the icon on top left corner of the LCD monitor,
that indicates it is a video clip.
Playback Mode
1. Press the Shutter/Play/Pause button.
•The video clip starts to play, meanwhile, you may use earphone to listen
to it.
2. Press the Shuttle/Play/Pause button again. The clip will pause, and
resume to continue by pressing it
again.
3. During the video clip playback,
use the direction buttons to switch
to the previous or next photo, while
the clip playback is stopped.
0005/0012
VIDEO
PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP
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Playback Mode
1. Turn the Function dial to .
2. Press MENU/STOP to access the
display menu.
3. Use the UP/DN button to highlight
the icon .
4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm
your selection.
PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP
On
Off
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Playback Mode
The Playback Mode Menu allows you to easily access to each
setting menu such as display format, delete images, digital
zoom, print and so on.
Display format
Delete images
Digital zoom
DPOF print
Screen
brightness
Information
Single
Thumbnail
Current
All
Reformat
Exit
Zoom X 1
Zoom X 2
(Normal)
(Brightness)
(Dark)
Print Image
Cancel Print
Print All
Cancel All
Exit
PLAYBACK MODE SETUP
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1. In playback mode, press
MENU/STOP to access to the menu.
• Press it again to exit.
2. Press UP/DN to access to the submenu, and select the item desired.
• The default setting is Single.
• To switch to other items, press UP/DN.
3. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm
your selection.
Playback Mode Menu
DISPLAY FORMAT
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If you aren't satisfied with any image captured, it allows you to delete
it to save storage room.
Playback Mode Menu
1. Turn the Function dial to .
2. Press LT/RT or UP/DN to highlight
the image you want to delete.
•It is available in both playback modes
(single & thumbnail).
3. Press MENU/STOP to access the
delete menu.
4. Highlight the single icon .
• Select CURRENT to delete the current
photo or ALL to delete all photos including
the memo. Select REFORMAT to delete
all photis and mp3 files.
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
REFORMAT
EXIT
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5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button
again.
• A confirmation screen will appear.
6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES",
and enter it.
The LCD monitor returns to the next
image after deleting it.
Playback Mode Menu
DELETE?
YES
NO
EXIT
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1. In playback mode, images can be
displayed on full screen.
2. Press MENU/STOP to access to
the menu.
3. Press LT/RT to select .
4. Press UP/DN to select the item
desired.
• To switch to other items, press LT/RT.
5. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm
your selection.
Playback Mode Menu
DIGITAL ZOOM
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The image is displayed full screen
with a selected portion of the
image. You can use UP/DN or
LT/RT to scroll around the
zoomed in image.
6. If is selected, press
DISP/ENTER/REP, the portion
will zoom into full screen.
• Press it again to return.
Playback Mode Menu
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1. In playback mode, press the
MENU/STOP button.
2. Press the Lt/Rt button to highlight
the Print icon.
3. Press the UP/DN button to select
the item desired.
4. Press the Display/Enter/Rep but-
ton to confirm your selection.
Playback Mode Menu
DPOF PRINT
PRINT IMAGE
CANCEL PRINT
PRINT ALL
CANCEL ALL
Exit
0010/0015
DPOF PRINT
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Reset the screen brightness to moderate the too dark or too bright
light.
Playback Mode Menu
1. Press MENU/STOP to access to
the menu.
2. Press LT/RT to select .
3. Press UP/DN to select the item
desired.
4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to con-
firm it, and return to the preview
status.
Normal
Brightness
Dark
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
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1. In playback mode, press
the MENU/STOP button to
access to the menu.
2. Press the Lt/Rt button to
highlight the Information
icon.
3. Press the Up/Dn button to
select the item desired.
4. Press the Display/Enter
button to confirm your selection
Playback Mode Menu
INFORMATION
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It allows you to playback images captured on TV. And at the same
time, you also can use a headphone to listen to audio memo
attached.
TV Display
1. Connect AV cable to video
output of your camera.
2. Connect the other end to
video input of TV.
3. Turn on TV, and set it to AV
mode.
4. Turn the function dial to .
• The last image captured shows
on TV.
• You can process it the same as
in playback mode.
TV DISPLAY
1. Turn the function dial to .
• TFT LCD will be lit automaticaly, and MP3 menu appears.
2. Press LT/RT or UP/DN to
select a song.
3. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to
select one repeat mode:
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This camera allows you to enjoy MP3 stereo, it reads MP3 files,
which is downloaded from PC, from CF card. It is needed to use
drive software "Mass Storage".
MP3 Playback
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4. Press Shutter/Play/Pause to start
playing back songs selected.
• TFT LCD switches off automatically.
• The volume can be adjusted by
pressing LT/RTor UP/DN.
• Press Shutter/Play/Pause to pause
playback.
5. Press MENU/STOP to stop playback.
• TFT LCD switches on, and MP3
menu appears.
• When you do not want to listen any
longer, turn function dial to ,
power off.
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• Intel pentium processor or higher and the corresponding AMD
compatible computers.
• window: 98/2000/ME/XP
• CD-ROM drive, audio drive, speakers
• 32MB SDRAM
• 140MB hard disk space
• USB interface
• 16-bit color display adapter
• monitor record mode 800x600
(24-bit color display adapter, true color display recommended)
System Requirements
1. AstraPix 490 / 540 USB driver
This is an Twain driver to download still images. It can be opened
through image editing programs such as Imaging (Win 98, Me, 2000)
or Paint (Win XP). To use the cam as a webcam, please also choose
this driver mode.
2. Umax AstraPix 490 / 540 DSC USB Mass Storage Adapter
With this drive program you can access to the camera as to a
removable drive.
3. Photo Studio 1.3
This is a software for image downloading and processing, which is
suitable for windows 98/2000/ME/XP operation system.
BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CD-ROM SOFTWARE ATTACHED
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To download still images, it is necessary to install DSC USB driver. If
you want to download video clip or audio memo, drive program of
DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter is needed. Refer to the software instruction for details of image processing.
Software Installation
1. Turn function dial to .
• Drive Type menu appears.
2. Press UP/DN to select drive type
WDM.
3. Connect USB cable to USB port
of PC.
4. Connect the other end of USB
cable to that of the unit.
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5. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to con-
firm it.
• On PC monitor, the message "Add
New Hardware" appears, press
"Next".
6. Select "Search the latest drive
program", press "Next".
7. Insert the disc, select "Search
CD-ROM drive", press "Next".
(For Win 98, please select the
directory driver / Wdm /
Win98_2K on the driver CD)
8. It will copy the contents of the
disc automatically.
9. Press "OK", when the installa-
tion is over.
Use the DSC USB driver to use the
camera as a PC camera.
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1. Turn function dial to .
• Drive Type menu appears.
• Press UP/DN to select drive type
Mass Storage.
2. Connect USB cable to USB port
of PC.
3. Connect the other end of USB
cable to that of the unit.
4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm it.
• On PC monitor, the message "Add
New Hardware" appears, press
"Next".
5. Select "Search the latest drive
program", press "Next".
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7. Insert the disc, select "Search CD-
ROM drive", press "Next".
(For Win 98, please select the directory driver / MassStorage
/ Win98 on the driver CD)
8. It will copy the contents of the disc
automatically.
9. Press "OK", when the installation
is over.
10. Click on "My Computer", a remov-
able drive icon appears, click on it,
then you can view images captured
on the unit.
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1. Insert the CD-ROM disc supplied.
2. Double-click CD-ROM drive.
3. Click on Photo Studio 1.3, double-click "setup" to start instal-
lation.
4. After the installation is finished, Photo Studio 1.3 (including
Album & Play Album) appears on the start menu."
Software Installation
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Before downloading, make sure "Photo Studio 1.3", "DSC USB
Driver" and "DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter" have been
installed.
Image Downloading
1. Turn function dial to .
• Drive Type menu appears.
2. Press UP/DN to select drive type
"WDM".
3. Make USB connection.
4.Start up an image editing pro-
gramm such as Imaging (Win
98/Me/2000) or Paint (Win XP).
5. Click on Import Twain and choose
“Twain” or “AstraPix Digital Camera".
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6. Click on the image desired to load it in the
image editing programm.
When an error occurs, check the following:
1. Did you turn on Photo Management software?
2. Is USB cable connected properly?
3. Has the USB interface been used by other
application?
4. Has USB cable been cut or damaged?
5. Is function dial turned to ?
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1. Turn function dial to .
• Drive Type menu appears.
2. Make USB connection.
3. Press UP/DN to select drive
type "Mass Storage".
4. Open "My Computer", select
the removable driver icon.
• Transfer Images window appears
and images captured by the unit as
well.
5. Double-click the removable
driver icon to access to the
recorded images, video clip,
audio memo or MP3 files.
6. If you want to enjoy MP3
songs, you can download them
from a computer or internet to CF
card.
7. To open an image just double
click on the desired image. You
can also pull it into "Photo Studio
1.3".
Image Downloading
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If there are some indication on the LCD monitor, the unit needs the
operation as below:
Troubleshooting
INDICATION
SOLUTION
NO MP3 FILE Copy MP3 files to the CF card.
PLEASE OPEN THE
LENS
Move the lens cover slide to open the
lens.
NO PICTURE
Take pictures. Use playback option
view them.
CARD NOT PROPERLY
INSERTED
Turn off the unit, and re-insert the card.
Please format CF card before first use.
INDICATION
MEMORY FULL
Replace the Compact Flash card with
a new one or delete some images from
the CF card.
Please notice: The battery life will be effected
if the LCD monitor is permanently left on!
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Troubleshooting
The power is not turned on.
• Turn on the unit.
• Replace the batteries.
• Connect to DC power
The power is turned off
during the use.
• Replace the batteries.
• Do not remove the CF card when
power on.
• Connect the adapter properly
when use it.
The unit doesn't take pictures after the shutter
button is pressed.
• Set it to record mode.
• Format the memory media.
• Replace the batteries.
• Turn on the unit.
Flash does not work.
• Change to the correct flash mode.
Camera is unable to work by
any button or switch.
• Remove the batteries and insert
them again.
Problems with the color or
OSD on LCD.
• Remove the batteries and insert
them again
Images cannot be displayed
on TV.
• Check connections to the camera
and TV.
Images can't be downloaded
by USB.
• Check the connections.
• Make sure it is turned on.
• Replace the batteries or use the
adapter properly.
• Install the right driver software.
SYMPTOMS
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General
Fixed focal length, built-in media type digital camera with the LCD
monitor, built-in flash light.
Image sensor
1/2 inch progressive-scan color CMOS, 1,3 Mio Pixel (AstraPix 490)
1/2 inch progressive-scan color CMOS, 2 Mio Pixel
(AstraPix 540)
Lens
9.98mm (50.7mm in the 35mm film equivalent scales) (AstraPix 490)
9.2mm (47.4mm in the 35mm film equivalent scales) (AstraPix 540)
F number: 2.8
The depth of field: 0.6m to infinity
Field of view: 53°
File format
EXIF 2.0 image file format (*.jpg), and compliance with the EXIF 2.1
Standard
EXIF 2.0 audio file format (*.wav)
Video format JPEG:*.avi
Image
Image file size: 1280 x 1024 (AstraPix 490)
Image file size: 1600 x 1200 (AstraPix 540)
Image quality mode: super high, high, normal
Image compression ratio: super high (1:4); high (1:8); normal (1:16)
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Memory media
Built-in storage media (7MB)
Number of images can be stored:
Approx. 10 (AstraPix 490) / 7(AstraPix 540) for Super High Quality.
Approx. 20 (AstraPix 490) / 14(AstraPix 540) for High Quality.
Approx. 41 (AstraPix 490) / 27(AstraPix 540) for Normal Quality
Compact flash type I (optional)
Function
Record mode: snapshot, self-timer, sequence, video clip, audio
memo
The stereo MP3 playback
Preview mode: the LCD monitor, TV, the optics viewfinder
Playback mode: the LCD monitor, TV
The way of playback: single-frame image, thumbnails
Delete function: single, all, format
Number
Shuttle speed: 1/10 --- 1/1000
Time of self-timer: 10 sec.
The length of sequence: 5 images (AstraPix 490)
The length of sequence: 3 images (AstraPix 540)
The length of video clip: infinity (enough memory)
Audio memo record time: 7sec.
Auto close the LCD monitor: 1 minute
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White balance
Automatic, manual setting available (daylight, cloudy, fluorescent,
tungsten)
Exposure control
Programmed AE
Exposure compensation: up to 1/-3 EV in 1/2 EV increments.
ISO sensitivity: approx. 100 equivalent
Built-in flash
Guide number: 4.8
The effective distance: 1m-2m
Restore time: 7sec.
Flash mode: auto/no/forced
Viewfinder
Ratio of view: 80%
Magnification: X0.5
Eye-relief: 10mm
LCD monitor
Type: 1.6 inch low temperature poly-silicon color D-TFD module
Pixels: approx. 110,000
Digital zoom
Record mode: 12 levels (AstraPix 490) / 16 levels (AstraPix 540)
Playback mode: x2 (AstraPix 490) / x4 (AstraPix 540)
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Interface
USB (universal serial bus)
Video/audio output: composite video signal
Power source
Power: AA-sized alkaline battery X4 (AA-sized Ni-Cd or AA-sized NiMH Battery are also available)
External power (optional): a 6V-1A DC adapter
DC terminal (provided on the camera body): 3.5-4.0mm
Operating ambient temperature and humidity ranges
0°C to 40°C (32 to 104F), 85 maximum (noncondensing)
Dimension (W X H X D)
114X65X40mm (4.48X2.56X1.57inches)
Weight (without batteries or recording media)
Approx. 210g
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the
time of print and are subject to change without notice.
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