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MP5/MP8
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  • Page 1: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    MP5/MP8 Digital Camera Instruction Book - 1 -...
  • Page 2 FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FCC C ..............................1 OMPLIANCE AND DVISORY .................................3 AFETY NFORMATION GETTING STARTED..................................6 ................................6 TANDARD CCESSORIES Attaching the Wrist Strap ..............................6 Using the Soft Case ................................7 ..................................7 AMES OF ARTS ................................9 NSERTING THE ATTERIES Low Battery Indicator ................................10 ..............................10 NSERTING A EMORY About Camera Memory ..............................
  • Page 5 Deleting a Single File ................................30 Deleting All Files ................................30 Protecting Files..................................31 ..................................32 DITING MAGES Rotating Still Images ................................32 Changing the Image Size..............................32 Adding Stickers to a Still Image ............................32 DPOF ...................................33 ETTING THE ................................34 LAYING A LIDE ...................................34 OPYING THE ILES SETUP SETTINGS..................................35 ...................................35...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Standard Accessories Camera USB Cable Video out Cable Soft Case Strap 2 x AA Batteries Software Installation CD- User’s Manual Attaching the Wrist Strap - 6 -...
  • Page 7: Using The Soft Case

    Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown. NOTE: Do not swing the camera when carrying by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case When not using the digital camera, keep it in the soft case for protection. Names of Parts - 7 -...
  • Page 8 Front Bottom Back - 8 -...
  • Page 9: Inserting The Batteries

    Side 5-function button Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 1600 mAh / 1.2V) batteries. - 9 -...
  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    1. Slide the battery cover open. 2. Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room. 3. Slide the battery cover closed. Low Battery Indicator A low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly exhausted.
  • Page 11: About Camera Memory

    To remove the memory card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the battery cover. About Camera Memory The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory.
  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    NOTE: If you hold down , you can change the value quickly. For printing images with Date & Time, see page 30. If the batteries are removed for about two days, the Date & Time setting will be lost. In this case, make these settings again.
  • Page 13: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function If the camera is turned off by Power Save feature, press the POWER or the button to turn it on again. The Power Save feature does not work in the following situation: Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable. Connecting the camera with the AC adapter (sold separate).
  • Page 14: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Recording Menu / Playback Menu When a menu screen is displayed, the arrow button and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. The menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback mode.
  • Page 15: Adj. Menu

    Playback Menu Menu Item Available Setting Refer page Protect Single / Lock All / Unlock All Delete Single / All Slide Show Playing stored images in a slide show. DPOF Single / All / Reset Copy Single / All Card Effect B&W / Sepia / Neg.
  • Page 16: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Record mode and Playback mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. The menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback mode.
  • Page 17: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. LCD Screen Indicator In Recording Mode icon Aperture value Flash Shutter speed Macro Metering Self-timer / Burst Exposure Zoom indicator Battery White balance Storage media Sharpness...
  • Page 18: Switching The Screen Display

    In Playback Mode icon Storage media Protect Capture date & time Voice memo DPOF Date stamp File number / Total DPOF indicator Battery Resolution Switching the Screen Display Press the DISP button changes the next display mode of the LCD monitor as shown below: In Record mode In Playback mode (1) OSD on...
  • Page 19: Recording

    Recording Recording Still Images 1. Hold the camera with both hands and make sure the camera is stable. 2. Set the camera to the Record mode (see page 14). 3. Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take and press the shutter release button halfway.
  • Page 20: Using The Flash

    the LCD monitor. Press [W] to zoom out for a wide-angle shot. Press [T] to zoom in for a telephoto shot. When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. Press the [T] again, the camera switches to the digital zoom automatically and zooming continues. Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpolation process.
  • Page 21: Using The Self-Timer & Burst

    camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of Always on lighting conditions. Slow sync Flash fires with a slow shutter speed. Always off The flash never fires even in dark situation. 3.
  • Page 22: Using The Macro Mode

    Each option automatically switches to single shot in the following situation: After each shot. When the mode switched. When the camera is turned off. NOTE: When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable surface.
  • Page 23: Recording Movie Clips

    NOTE: Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the Recording Movie Clips Your camera can record movie clips with audio. 1. Set the camera to the Record mode (see page 14). The LCD monitor displays the available recording time.
  • Page 24: Setting The Recording Functions

    Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. Resolution Option Description 3264x2448 - Suitable for printing large size paper. 2564x1920 (for MP5) 3264x2176 - Printing in 3:2 ratio. 2564x1712 (for MP5) 2560x1920 - Suitable for printing normal size paper. - 24 -...
  • Page 25: Setting The Movie Size

    2304x1728 - Suitable for printing on A4 paper. 1600x1200 - Suitable for printing on A5 paper. 640x480 - Suitable for attaching to e-mails or using in websites. Quality Option Description Stores the image with an extremely low compression. Stores the image with a low compression. Stores the image with normal compression.
  • Page 26: Setting The Iso

    Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash. For more accurate adjustment or when the light source cannot be specified. NOTE: Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the SET button.
  • Page 27: Setting The Sharpness

    Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing.
  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback Playing Back Images 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode (see page 14). Hint: 2. Press to play back the previous image; Holding down scrolls press to play back the next image. images in a high speed. Using the Thumbnail When in Playback mode, you can view all your stored images in thumbnail format.
  • Page 29: Playing Back Sounds

    Playing Back Sounds 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode (see page 14). 2. Press to select the audio clip that you want to playback. 3. Press the SET button to start playing the audio clip. 4. Press the MENU button to stop the audio clip, or press the SET button to pause it. When audio clip paused, press the SET button again to resume.
  • Page 30: Deleting Files

    1. Set the camera to the Playback mode (see page 14). 2. Press to select the image that has the voice memo recorded. The image with a voice memo recorded shows on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the SET button to play to voice memo. 4.
  • Page 31: Protecting Files

    NOTE: The protect images cannot be deleted with the delete function. (see page 34) Protecting Files Files stored on your camera or on a memory card can be protected to prevent accidental deletion. Set the camera to the Playback mode (see page 14). Press the MENU button, then press to select PROTECT (...
  • Page 32: Editing Images

    Editing Images Rotating Still Images The still images can be rotated by various degrees. Set the camera to the Playback mode (see page 14). Press to select the image you want to rotate. Press the MENU button, then press to select ROTATE ( Press to select an option, and then press the...
  • Page 33: Setting The Dpof

    the file. The image added stickers would be saved as a new file name. Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.
  • Page 34: Playing A Slide Show

    Hint: To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time, select ALL in step 3 and press the SET button. ll DPOF i i i l d f RESET i h SET Playing a Slide Show You can set the camera to display images in a slide show. Set the camera to the Playback mode (see page 14).
  • Page 35: Setup Settings

    Hint: To copy all images to a memory card in a time, select ALL in step 4 and press the SET Setup Settings Adjusting Sounds You can adjust the sound volume and set different sounds as the start-up sound. 1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu (see page 17). 2.
  • Page 36: Resetting The File Numbers

    1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu (see page 17). 2. Press to select LANGUAGE ( ) then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3. Press to select a language and press or the SET button to apply the setting. 4.
  • Page 37: Setting The Tv Out

    Format the memory, see page 43. The folder number and file number are initialized and renumbered from 100 and 0001 respectively. NOTE: Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your computer. It may be unable to playback the data using the digital camera. Setting the TV Out Your camera can be connected to a TV allowing you to preview images and movie clips on the television screen.
  • Page 38: Formatting The Memory

    NOTE: The start-up image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory formatted. Formatting the Memory To erase all data stored in the memory card if you are using a card, or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted.
  • Page 39: Resetting To Default Settings

    Resetting to Default Settings You can reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default. 1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu (see page 17). 2. Press to select RESET ALL ( ) then press or the SET button to launch the submenu.
  • Page 40: Using The Card Reader

    Using the Card Reader 1. Eject the memory from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is connected to a computer. 2. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and double-click the removable drive icon that represents the memory card. 3.
  • Page 41: Software Installation

    NOTE: You don’t have to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection. Refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the USB port location. The camera will turn off automatically if the USB cable is disconnected. Windows 98/98SE: If this is the first time the camera has been connected to the computer, Windows detects the camera as an “Unknown device”...
  • Page 42 your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following software is listed: • Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic - Installs software for organizing and keeping track of you media. • Install VideoStudio 7 SE VCD - Installs software for editing captured movies. To be able to play video clips back from your camera you will need to install Video Studio 7 SEVCD from the software CD provided with your camera.
  • Page 43: Installing The Software Driver

    Installing the Software Driver Windows 98 (Second Edition) requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass storage device. 1. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears. 2. Click Drivers. You are prompted to choose a setup language. Choose a setup language and click OK.
  • Page 44: Appendix

    distribute digital media. Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic enables you to acquire photos and video or sound clips from various digital devices; make modifications; send digital media through e-mail, print photos, create slideshow presentations, burn your images onto CD or DVD. To start the program, click Start >...
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Center-weighted / Multi / Spot Burst MP5 - 4 images at one shot (5M / 3:2 / 4M / 2M / VGA) MP8 - 4 images at one shot (8M / 3:2 / 5M / 4M / 2M / VGA) Self-timer 2 sec.
  • Page 46 AC power adaptor (3V) (optional) Ambient Operating: 0° C to 40° C temperature Storage: -20 to 60° C Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimension 89 x 60.5 x 28.1 ( Max. 32.7, lens ~ LCD ) mm Weight Camera Body w/o battery : Approx. 140 (g) *These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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