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  • Page 1 AstraPix 490 / AstraPix 540 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction 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.
  • Page 3 Introduction Unpacking First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera package, as below: Camera case Driver disc Earphone Optional fittings CF card Digital Camera USB cable Battery Adapter...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 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.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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...

  • Page 7: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide HOOKUP Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable Use DC adapter (optional) to power the unit Connect to a TV or an earphone...
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide PREPARATION (refer to page 18-22) 1. Insert the batteries or use the DC adapter (optional) to power the camera. 2. Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). RECORDING (refer to page 23-45) 1. Turn the function dial to .The camera will turn on and be set to record mode.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 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 includ- ing the memo.
  • Page 11 Quick Start Guide 5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button again. • A confirmation screen will appear. DELETE? Exit 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter it. • The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it. NOTICE: When opening the menu or pressing the direction buttons, a descrip- tion of the icon highlighted will appear in the bottom left of TFT LCD.

  • Page 12: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 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...
  • Page 13 Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 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...
  • Page 14 Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY Indications of Function Dial & Status LCD AUTO 1. TV/Phones 2. DC in 6v 1. Power 2. Record 3. Playback 4. MP3 playback 5. Software/Download 6. TV output 1. Snapshot 2. Self-timer 3. Sequence 4. Video clip 5.

  • Page 15: Image Quality

    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).

  • Page 16: Flash

    Flash BUILT-IN FLASH LAMP 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 AUTO NO FLASH...
  • Page 17 Flash 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 AUTO LCD changes in cycle. .Select the mode you desired. NOTICE: The default setting is No flash.

  • Page 18: Indicator Light

    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.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started INSERTING THE BATTERIES 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.
  • Page 20 Getting Started INSERTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 Getting Started REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 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.
  • Page 23 Getting Started TRIPOD MOUNTING 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 .

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT) 1. Turn the function dial to .Status LCD is lit up. .The default capture mode is (snap- shot). 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens cover. .The live view will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 25 Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT) 4. Center the subject in the LCD moni- tor 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.

  • Page 26: Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures SELF-TIMER The self-timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 sec- onds 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.
  • Page 27 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.

  • Page 28: Sequence Image Capture

    Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE 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.
  • Page 29 Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE 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.

  • Page 30: Video Clip Capture

    Taking Pictures VIDEO CLIP CAPTURE 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 but- ton to turn on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Audio Memo

    Taking Pictures AUDIO MEMO 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.

  • Page 33: Digital Zoom

    Taking Pictures DIGITAL ZOOM 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.

  • Page 34: Record Mode Menu

    Record Mode Menu RECORD MENU SETUP The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default set- tings for image capturing such as digital zoom, white balance, sound and so on. (Capture Mode) (Digital Zoom) (Flash Lamp) (Advanced) (Screen Brightness) QUICK REVIEW EXPOSURE WHITE BALANCE...

  • Page 35: How To Display Record Menu

    Record Mode Menu HOW TO DISPLAY RECORD 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.

  • Page 36: Selecting Capture Mode

    Record Mode Menu SELECTING CAPTURE MODE On the menu, there are three capture modes available: snap- shot, video clip and sequence. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP button. . The menu will appear. . The default setting is Snapshot. 2.

  • Page 37: Digital Zoom

    Record Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM 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.

  • Page 38: Flash Mode

    Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE 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.

  • Page 39: Advanced Options

    Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE This setup is recommended for photographers who have some pro- fessional knowledge. 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.
  • Page 40 Record Mode Menu 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.
  • Page 41 Record Mode Menu 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to con- firm, and return to the upper menu. WHITE BALANCE White balance function is to make dif- ferent types of lighting more neutral, that is like selecting daylight film or tungsten film. The default setting is automatic.
  • Page 42 Record Mode Menu SOUND Audio indication allows you to see each step processing or ready to process. 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.
  • Page 43 Record Mode Menu IMAGE QUALITY 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. IMAGE QUALITY SUPER HIGH HIGH NORMAL Exit 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm it, and return to the upper menu.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Screen Brightness

    Record Mode Menu ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness before recording to moderate the too dark or too bright light. 1. Press MENU/STOP to access the menu. 2. Press LT/RT to select 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired.

  • Page 45: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK 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. capture mode series/total no. 0005/0012 1.
  • Page 46 Playback Mode PLAYBACK AN IMAGE WITH AUDIO MEMO When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is attached with the icon indicates it is an image with audio memo. 0005/0012 Press the Shutter/Play/Pause button to playback the audio memo, meanwhile, you may use earphone to listen to it.
  • Page 47 Playback Mode PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is attached with the icon that indicates it is a video clip. 1. Press the Shutter/Play/Pause but- ton. •The video clip starts to play, mean- while, you may use earphone to listen to it.
  • Page 48 Playback Mode PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP 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.

  • Page 49: Playback Mode Menu

    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. PLAYBACK MODE SETUP Display format Delete images Digital zoom DPOF print Screen brightness Information (Normal) (Brightness)

  • Page 50: Display Format

    Playback Mode Menu DISPLAY FORMAT 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 sub- menu, and select the item desired. • The default setting is Single. •...

  • Page 51: Delete Images

    Playback Mode Menu If you aren't satisfied with any image captured, it allows you to delete it to save storage room. 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 &...
  • Page 52 Playback Mode Menu 5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button again. • A confirmation screen will appear. DELETE? EXIT 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter it. The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it.

  • Page 53: Digital Zoom

    Playback Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM 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.
  • Page 54 Playback Mode Menu 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. •...

  • Page 55: Dpof Print

    Playback Mode Menu DPOF PRINT 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. DPOF PRINT PRINT IMAGE CANCEL PRINT PRINT ALL CANCEL ALL Exit 4.

  • Page 56: Screen Brightness

    Playback Mode Menu SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness to moderate the too dark or too bright light. 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.

  • Page 57: Information

    Playback Mode Menu INFORMATION 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 selec- tion...

  • Page 58: Tv Display

    TV Display TV DISPLAY 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. 1. Connect AV cable to video output of your camera. 2.

  • Page 59: Mp3 Playback

    MP3 Playback 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". 1. Turn the function dial to • TFT LCD will be lit automati- caly, and MP3 menu appears.
  • Page 60 MP3 Playback 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 play- back. •...

  • Page 61: System Requirements

    System Requirements BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • 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 •...

  • Page 62: Software Installation

    Software Installation OPERATION SYSTEM 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 soft- ware instruction for details of image processing.
  • Page 63 Software Installation 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)
  • Page 64 Software Installation DSC USB MASS STORAGE ADAPTER 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.
  • Page 65 Software Installation 7. Insert the disc, select "Search CD- ROM drive", press "Next". (For Win 98, please select the direc- tory driver / MassStorage / Win98 on the driver CD) 8. It will copy the contents of the disc automatically. 9.
  • Page 66 Software Installation APPLICATION SOFTWARE 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."...

  • Page 67: Image Downloading

    Image Downloading Before downloading, make sure "Photo Studio 1.3", "DSC USB Driver" and "DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter" have been installed. "WDM" FORMAT 1. Turn function dial to • Drive Type menu appears. 2. Press UP/DN to select drive type "WDM".
  • Page 68 Image Downloading 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.
  • Page 69 Image Downloading "MASS STORAGE" FORMAT 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.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting INDICATION If there are some indication on the LCD monitor, the unit needs the operation as below: INDICATION MEMORY FULL NO MP3 FILE PLEASE OPEN THE LENS NO PICTURE CARD NOT PROPERLY INSERTED Please notice: The battery life will be effected if the LCD monitor is permanently left on! SOLUTION Replace the Compact Flash card with...
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS The power is not turned on. The power is turned off during the use. The unit doesn't take pic- tures after the shutter button is pressed. Flash does not work. Camera is unable to work by any button or switch. Problems with the color or OSD on LCD.

  • Page 72: Appendix

    Appendix SPECIFICATION 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)
  • Page 73 Appendix 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...
  • Page 74 Appendix 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%...
  • Page 75 Appendix 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 Ni- MH 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)

  • Page 76: Support

    Support For technical support please contact: www.support.umax.co.uk support@umax.co.uk Hotline: 0870 906 3309 or just visit www.umax-europe.com...

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