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Mercury CyperPix E580V User Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Copyright

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. When using AA type batteries in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preface ... I About this manual... I Copyright ... I Safety… ... II Introducing the camera... 1 1.1. System requirements ...1 1.2. Features...1 1.3. Unpacking ...2 1.4. About the camera ...3 1.4.1. Front view ...3 1.4.2. Top view...4 1.4.3.
  • Page 6 2.6. Taking still picture...11 2.6.1. To take a still picture:...11 2.6.2. To playback the picture: ...11 2.7. Shooting video...12 2.7.1. To shoot a video clip: ...12 2.7.2. To playback the video clip ...12 2.8. Voice recording...13 2.8.1. To take a voice recording: ...13 2.8.2.
  • Page 7 3.5. REC mode...25 3.5.1. REC mode icons...25 3.6. Playback mode ...26 3.6.1. Displaying file information...26 3.6.2. Playback mode icons...27 3.6.3. Thumbnail mode ...28 3.7. USB mode...28 3.7.1. Storage device mode ...28 Using the menus... 29 4.1. Picture menu ...29 4.1.1. Scene ...29 4.1.2.
  • Page 8 4.3.4. Copy to card...35 4.3.5. DPOF...36 4.4. Setup menu...36 4.4.1. Date/time ...36 4.4.2. Set date type...36 4.4.3. Number reset ...37 4.4.4. Beep...37 4.4.5. Language ...37 4.4.6. Power saving...38 4.4.7. Default ...38 4.4.8. Format...38 4.4.9. USB Mode...39 4.4.10. TV ...39 Installing the software and drivers ... 40 5.1.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Camera

    1. Introducing the camera Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1. System requirements The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications: Windows®...

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    1.3. Unpacking All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Pouch Digital camera Wrist strap AA batteries x2 USB/AV cable CD-ROM User manual (Driver and application...

  • Page 11: About The Camera

    1.4. About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera. 1.4.1. Front view Shutter Power Button Button Flash Self-timer LED Speaker Lens assembly Microphone...

  • Page 12: Top View

    1.4.2. Top view Power button 1.4.3. Back view Busy LED Power LED (Green) (Red) LCD screen Note: Refer to “About the LEDs” section for information on LED indicators. Shutter button Zoom out/Zoom in button Playback button Mode button Joystick (Multi selector) Display button Menu button USB/AV port...

  • Page 13: Left View

    1.4.4. Left view Strap eyelet Battery cover...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    2. Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers only basic functions such as inserting the battery and memory cards, turning it on, and making preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries

    2.2. Inserting the batteries The camera is powered by two alkaline AA batteries. Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire. Open the battery cover.

  • Page 16: Turning On For The First Time

    2.3. Turning on for the first time Press and hold the power button about two seconds to turn on/off the camera. Power button Shutter button 2.4. Changing modes The camera can operate in four modes, Auto mode, Program mode, Video mode, and Record mode. Press the Mode button to switch between modes.

  • Page 17: Before You Start

    2.5. Before you start Before using the camera, some basic settings need to be configured and are described in the following sections. 2.5.1. Setting the date and time 1. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

  • Page 18: Setting The Language

    2.5.2. Setting the language Turn the camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move the joystick right to show the setup menu and move it down to highlight the language option. Press the joystick to confirm.

  • Page 19: Taking Still Picture

    2.6. Taking still picture 2.6.1. To take a still picture: Turn on the camera and make sure it is in photo mode. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the shutter button to capture the picture. The picture will automatically be saved with a unique file name. 2.6.2.

  • Page 20: Shooting Video

    2.7. Shooting video 2.7.1. To shoot a video clip: 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video mode. 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video. 3. Press the shutter button to start recording. 4. Press the shutter button again to stop. The video clip will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

  • Page 21: Voice Recording

    2.8. Voice recording 2.8.1. To take a voice recording: 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in REC mode. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. Press the shutter button again to stop. The voice file will automatically be saved with a unique file name. 2.8.2.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Computer

    2.9. Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC or use the camera as a PC web-camera for conferences. Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.10. Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a TV as shown with the AV cable provided.

  • Page 23: Using The Camera

    3. Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1. Using the camera buttons All buttons are located on the top and the back of the camera. 3.1.1 Back view Busy LED Power LED (Red) (Green) LCD screen 3.1.2 Top view...
  • Page 24 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Press to zoom out/in while taking pictures or shooting video clips. Press to enlarge/ reduce images Zoom out while reviewing still images. While in Playback mode, press the Zoom in Zoom out button to view thumbnails of all files stored in...
  • Page 25 Menu Press to display main OSD menu. Press to capture a picture in Photo mode. Shutter Press to start/stop the video/voice recording in Video/REC mode. Power Press to turn power on/off.

  • Page 26: About The Leds

    3.2. About the LEDs The following tables explain the meaning of the LEDs. Photo mode Power on Self-capture Self-timer LED ¡ Power LED (G) ¡ ¡ ¡ Busy LED (R) ¡ ¡ Video mode Power on Recording Self-timer LED ¡ Power LED (G) –...

  • Page 27: Photo Mode

    3.3. Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. There are two Photo modes: Auto mode and Program mode 3.3.1. Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the photo mode icons and symbols.
  • Page 28 Storage directory indicator : Internal memory space : SD card memory space Macro function indicator This function is on when showing The icon will not be shown when this function is off. Flash mode indicator Capture mode indicator : Single shot : Continuous shot : Self-timer function (10 seconds) Photo mode icon...

  • Page 29: Scene Selecting

    3.3.2. Scene selecting Icon Name Description Manual See “Scene” on 4.1.1. For capturing close subjects in good light Portrait conditions. For capturing distant subjects in good Landscape light conditions. For capturing moving objects. Sporty For capturing close subjects in dark Night portrait environments.

  • Page 30: Capture Mode And Self-Timer Function

    Capture mode and self-timer function Single shot: Only one picture will be taken. Continuous shot: Three pictures will be taken when the shutter is pressed. Self-timer: This function enables to take pictures of self by adding a 10 seconds delay between the shutter is pressed and the picture is actually taken.

  • Page 31: Using The Macro Function

    3.3.4. Using the macro function This function can capture subjects very close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 2 cm. While in photo mode, move the joystick downward to activate macro function, and an icon will appear on the LCD screen.

  • Page 32: Video Mode

    3.4. Video mode Use Video mode to capture video clips and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.4.1. Video mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize with the Video mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Zoom ratio status bar Timer Record/stop icons...

  • Page 33: Rec Mode

    3.5. REC mode Use REC mode to record a voice file and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.5.1. REC mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the REC mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

  • Page 34: Playback Mode

    3.6. Playback mode Use Playback mode to review all the files stored in the camera. 3.6.1. Displaying file information Basic information is displayed by default on each image or video when viewed in Playback mode. Press the Display button to switch this information on or off.

  • Page 35: Playback Mode Icons

    3.6.2. Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Display the number of current shot and total number of pictures/video clips.

  • Page 36: Thumbnail Mode

    3.6.3. Thumbnail mode When in Playback mode, press the zoom out button to show image thumbnails. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode. The most recent image will show on the screen. Press the Zoom out button for the first time to view four thumbnails on LCD screen, and press the button for the second time to view nine thumbnails on the LCD screen.

  • Page 37: Using The Menus

    4. Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera and use the advanced features. 4.1. Picture menu In Photo mode, press the Menu button to show the menu. 4.1.1. Scene The scene option can be set to manual , where focus, white balance, EV, ISO, and metering can be set manually.

  • Page 38: Size

    4.1.2. Size Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Bigger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Size option.

  • Page 39: Color

    4.1.5. Color The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to highlight the Color option.

  • Page 40: Metering

    4.1.8. Metering Use this option to determine how the camera light metering is used to calculate the exposure of the picture. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the Metering option.

  • Page 41: Iso

    4.1.10. ISO This option is equivalent to the film speed setting on film cameras. In brighter conditions, a low ISO film is needed, correspondingly, in darker conditions, a high ISO film is needed. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick down to the second page to highlight the ISO option.

  • Page 42: Playback Menu

    4.3. Playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on SD card. 4.3.1. Delete all Use this function to delete files. Turn the camera on and ensure it is in Playback mode. Press the Menu button and move the joystick downward to highlight the Delete all option.

  • Page 43: Slide Show

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