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Kobian CyperPix S550V User Manual

Kobian cyperpix s550v: user guide
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1 Getting Started ...................................................................................... 1
Package Contents .................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements ............................................................................................ 2
Safety Information................................................................................................... 2
FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................................... 3
Camera Components .............................................................................................. 4
Front ............................................................................................................... 4
Rear................................................................................................................ 4
Top ................................................................................................................. 4
Side ................................................................................................................ 5
Using the Included Accessories .............................................................................. 5
Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................................ 5
Using the Soft Case ....................................................................................... 5
2 Preparing to Take Pictures ................................................................... 6
Installing the Batteries ............................................................................................ 6
Low Battery Indicator .............................................................................................. 7
Turning the Power On ............................................................................................. 7
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 8
Setting the Beep Sound .......................................................................................... 9
Auto Power Off Settings ......................................................................................... 9
TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................................... 10
Setting the Language ............................................................................................ 10
Using a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 11
Inserting an SD memory card ....................................................................... 11
Removing an SD memory card .................................................................... 11
Setting the Camera Mode ..................................................................................... 12
Auto Photo Mode ......................................................................................... 12
Manual Photo Mode ..................................................................................... 12
Playback Mode ............................................................................................. 12
Video Mode .................................................................................................. 12
Audio Recording Mode ................................................................................. 12
PC Cam Mode .............................................................................................. 12
3 Taking Pictures .................................................................................... 13
Previewing a Picture ............................................................................................. 13
Setting the LCD Display Mode .............................................................................. 13
Using the Zoom Feature ....................................................................................... 14
Using the Auto and Manual Photography Modes .................................................. 15
Using the Mode Dial ..................................................................................... 15
Taking Pictures ..................................................................................................... 16
Setting the Image Quality and Size....................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Exposure ......................................................................................... 18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ... 1 Package Contents ... 1 System Requirements ... 2 Safety Information... 2 FCC Compliance and Advisory ... 3 Camera Components ... 4 Front ... 4 Rear... 4 Top ... 4 Side ... 5 Using the Included Accessories ...
  • Page 2 Setting the White Balance ... 18 Setting the Flash ... 19 Using Macro Mode ... 19 Setting the Self-Timer ... 20 Recording Video Clips ... 21 Recording Audio Clips... 21 Functions Available in Each Camera Mode ... 22 4 Reviewing Photos & Video and Audio Clips ... 23 Viewing Pictures and Listening to Audio ...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    1 1 1 1 1 Getting Started Package Contents Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below are missing or damaged. Camera USB cable TV out cable Soft case Strap 4 AAA batteries Software Installation User Manual Quick Start Guide CD-ROM —...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Getting Started System Requirements Windows: • PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz • Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98 • Minimum 32 MB RAM • USB port • CD-ROM drive • 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Safety Information •...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FF 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 undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Camera Components

    Getting Started Camera Components Self-timer lamp Microphone Front Self-timer/Stop/Left button Operation lamp Viewfinder LCD screen DISP button MENU/OK button SHIFT/FLASH button Rear Mode dial Flash Zoom in/Up button Battery cover Power button Shutter button — 4 — Viewfinder Lens Macro/Pause/Right button Zoom out/Down button Speaker...

  • Page 7: Side

    Macro switch Side Using the Included Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap The illustration shows how to attach the wrist strap to your camera. NOTE: Don’t swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case • Store the camera in the included soft case when not in use.

  • Page 8: Preparing To Take Pictures

    2 2 2 2 2 Preparing to Take Pictures Installing the Batteries The camera is powered by four AAA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 550 mAh / 1.2 V ) batteries. Follow these instructions to insert batteries into the camera. Slide open the battery cover.

  • Page 9: Low Battery Indicator

    Low Battery Indicator The low battery indicator depletion. Change the batteries when the low battery indicator appears. NOTES: • Do not use manganese batteries. Manganese batteries cannot supply sufficient power to support camera opera- tion. • Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.

  • Page 10: Setting The Date And Time

    Preparing to Take Pictures Setting the Date and Time Turn the mode dial to any function except PLAY or PC Cam. Press the MENU button. Press the right button to select the SETTING menu. Press the up or down buttons to select the DATE &...

  • Page 11: Setting The Beep Sound

    Setting the Beep Sound The camera “beep” sound can be turned on or off in the mode menus. Turn the mode dial to any function except PLAY or PC Cam. Press the MENU/OK button. Press the right button to select the SETTING menu.

  • Page 12: Tv Out Signal Set-Up

    Preparing to Take Pictures TV Out Signal Set-Up The camera can be connected to a TV as described in Chapter 6, “Making Connec- tions”. Connecting to a TV allows you to preview photos and video clips on the televi- sion screen. The TV output signal should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region and the type of television you have.

  • Page 13: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Inserting an SD memory card Slide open the battery cover (A). The card slot is located next to the battery compartment. Slide the SD card into the slot in the direction illustrated (B). Close the battery cover (C). Removing an SD memory card Slide open the battery cover (A).

  • Page 14: Setting The Camera Mode

    Preparing to Take Pictures Setting the Camera Mode Turn the Mode dial at the top of the camera to change the camera’s function mode. The camera has five modes to choose from as described below. Auto Photo Mode In auto photo mode, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and white balance to suit the shooting environment.

  • Page 15: Taking Pictures

    3 3 3 3 3 Taking Pictures Previewing a Picture Preview photos on the LCD screen before pressing the shutter button. Turn the Mode dial to Auto Press POWER to turn on the camera. The LED indicator next to the viewfinder flashes green. The image automatically appears on the LCD screen together with informa- tion about current camera settings.

  • Page 16: Using The Zoom Feature

    Taking Pictures Using the Zoom Feature The digital camera is equipped with digital zoom capabilities that allow you to zoom in on a subject for a telephoto shot, or zoom out for a wide-angle shot. x2.6 07/24/2002 07/24/2002 Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpolation process.

  • Page 17: Using The Auto And Manual Photography Modes

    Auto mode is the simplest to operate and is recommended for beginners. Photos in Auto mode are captured by pressing the shutter button and letting the digital camera adjust settings to match lighting conditions, focus range, and other environmental fac- tors automatically.

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Turn the Mode dial to Auto Press POWER to turn the camera on. Capture the photo by pressing the shutter button down until the camera beeps. The photo is captured and stored on the camera’s internal memory, or on the SD card if inserted.

  • Page 19: Setting The Image Quality And Size

    Setting the Image Quality and Size Turn the Mode dial to Auto mode. Press MENU. Press the right button to select the SETTING menu. Press the up or down buttons to select the IMAGE SIZE item. Press the SHIFT button to enter the IMAGE SIZE submenu.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Exposure

    Taking Pictures Adjusting the Exposure Set the exposure value (EV value) conditions including: backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds. Turn the Mode dial to Manual Press the MENU button. Press the up or down buttons to change the exposure value: - 2.0 ~ 2.0 Press SHIFT to save your settings and exit the MENU.

  • Page 21: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Pressing the FLASH button cycles through the flash modes. The flash can be used in Auto photography modes, but not in Video flash mode icons appear in the LCD. The following list describes each flash mode. Auto Flash: the camera detects ambient lighting conditions, and the flash fires if it detects insufficient light.

  • Page 22: Setting The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures Setting the Self-Timer Use the self-timer to set a delay between the time the shutter button is pressed and the time the image is captured. Turn the Mode dial to Auto mode. Press MENU. Press the right button to select the SETTING menu.

  • Page 23: Recording Video Clips

    The camera stops recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached. Recording Audio Clips The digital camera can record audio clips, making it a useful tool for taking voice memos. Turn the Mode dial to Audio audio icon appears in the LCD.

  • Page 24: Functions Available In Each Camera Mode

    Taking Pictures Functions Available in Each Camera Mode Function EXPOSURE Exposure Value: -2.0 to +2.0 AUTO WHITE BALANCE RESOLUTION COMPRESSION (QUALITY) FLASH MACRO FOCUS SELF-TIMER ZOOM Available Not available Mode Auto DAYLIGHT SHADE TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT 2272 x 1704 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 NORMAL FINE...

  • Page 25: Reviewing Photos & Video And Audio Clips

    4 4 4 4 4 Reviewing Photos & Video and Audio Clips Viewing Pictures and Listening to Audio View photos and video clips, and listen to audio clips that are stored in the camera’s memory (internal or SD card) on the LCD screen when the camera is in Play- back mode.

  • Page 26: Viewing Pictures In Thumbnail Mode

    Reviewing Photos and Video Clips Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode The THUMBNAIL function allows you to view up to nine images at a time on the LCD screen. Turn the Mode dial to Playback The last recorded photo or video clip appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 27: Erasing Files From Memory

    Erasing Files from Memory Erase photos, video clips, and audio clips that you don’t want to keep to make more memory available for new files. You can erase individual files or all files when the cam- era is in Playback mode.

  • Page 28: Protecting Photos And Video Clips

    Reviewing Photos and Video Clips Protecting Photos and Video Clips Individual files can be protected (locked) or unprotected (unlocked). Protect any photos or video clips that you want to keep to ensure that they are not accidentally erased. Turn the Mode dial to Playback Press the left and right buttons to select the file you want to protect.

  • Page 29: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card When you insert a flash memory card into the digital camera, new images, videos, and audio files are automatically saved to the card. A digital camera icon appears in the LCD screen. Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory Turn the Mode dial to any mode but PC Cam or Audio mode.

  • Page 30: File Names & Printing

    5 5 5 5 5 File Names & Printing Folder Names The digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or SD card that it uses to organize photos, video clips, and other information. Folder Example: Folder numbers start from 100.

  • Page 31: File Names

    File Names The camera automatically assigns a file name to each photo and video clip captured. File names start with “PIC_” and are followed by a four-digit number that increases in sequence. File Example: Each folder can hold up to 999 pictures. If a photo is taken when the current folder contains a file numbered 0999, the DSC creates a new folder and stores the new image in the new folder.

  • Page 32: Making Connections

    Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode The digital camera supports both NTSC (used in U.S.A., Japan, and other countries) and PAL (used in Europe and other areas) video signal systems. See page 10 for infor- mation on setting the camera’s video system to match your region.

  • Page 33: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or SD card to a computer: • by inserting the SD card into a flash memory card reader • by connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable Using a Flash Memory Card Reader Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it in an SD card reader that is connected to a computer.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Camera To A Computer With A Usb Cable

    Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable Install the USB software driver included with the bundled CD-ROM. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port NOTES: • You don’t have to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection.

  • Page 35: Understanding Camera Memory And Storage

    Understanding Camera Memory and Storage Internal Memory The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If an SD card is not installed in the camera, all photos and video clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If an SD card is installed, photos and video clips are stored on the SD card.

  • Page 36: Installing Software

    Installing Software Installing the Software Driver The camera can be used as a mass storage device and can be connected to a TV to view pictures. The software driver must be installed under all operating systems to enable the camera as a mass storage device (USB) in WIN 98/98 SE and to enable the video driver for all operating systems.

  • Page 37: Installing Mgi Photosuite 4 Se

    Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE is a photo editing application that is included for free on the soft- ware installation CD-ROM. You must use Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE/98 on your com- puter to use this software. Follow these steps to install the photo editing application. Insert the software installation CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 38: Using The Mgi Photosuite 4 Se Application

    Using the MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE Application PhotoSuite 4 SE gives you the ability to edit, crop and print the photos you download to your computer from the digital camera. Refer to the application help documentation for information on using the software.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Reference Appendix Indicator Lamp Status Mode Camera Status Power On (until ready) Dial Mode Change General Mass Storage LCD Off Flash Charging ('til ready) Video AF Lock Video Recording Still AF/AE/ AWB Lock Capture Still Image Record Saving Image Self-timer Capture (10 sec./2 sec.) Self-timer Capture 2 sec.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Power does not turn on. The camera does not take pictures. Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed. The flash doesn't fire. Images are blurry or out of focus. Images are not displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor Lens Built-In Viewfinder Focus Range Sensitivity LCD Display Still Image Resolution Video Resolution Still Image Quality Exposure Meter Exposure Control Exposure Compensation Shutter Control Digital Zoom Image File Format White Balance Picture Storage Microphone Sound Feedback Communication Interface Self-Timer Playback Mode TV System...

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