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Kobian CyperPix E550V User Manual

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Package Contents ............................. 1
System Requirements ...................... 2
Windows ............................................2
Macintosh ..........................................2
Safety Information ........................... 3
Quick Start........................................ 5
Charge the Battery .............................5
Install the Battery...............................5
Install the SD Card .............................5
Turn on the Camera Power..................5
AUTO.................................................6
View the Recorded Image ...................6
Camera Components ........................ 7
Front .................................................7
Rear ..................................................7
Top ....................................................7
Side ...................................................8
Attaching the Wrist Strap ....................8
Using the Soft Case ............................8
Charging the Battery Pack.............. 10
Battery Status Symbols .....................10
Installing an SD Card...................... 12
To remove the SD card .....................13
Memory ........................................... 13
Setting the Date and Time.............. 14
Print Date........................................ 15
Setting the Language ..................... 15
Setting the Beep Sound .................. 15
Auto Power Off Settings ................. 16
TV Out Signal Set-Up ...................... 16
Setting LCD Brightness ................... 17
Folder Format.................................. 18
Quick View ...................................... 18
Previewing a Picture ....................... 21
Shooting Mode................................. 21
Playback Mode................................. 22
LCD Monitor .................................... 22
Shooting Mode................................. 22
Playback Mode................................. 23
Using the Zoom Feature.................. 23
Digital Zoom.................................... 24
Using the Mode Dial ........................ 24
Shooting Quickly ............................. 26
Resolution ....................................... 26
Using the Flash ............................... 27
Function .......................................... 27
Setting the Slow Sync....................... 28
Macro Mode..................................... 28
Setting the Self-Timer..................... 29
Continuous Shooting ...................... 30
S (Shutter Priority) Mode ............... 32
M (Manual) Mode ............................ 33

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Auto Power Off Settings ....16 1 Getting Started TV Out Signal Set-Up ...... 16 Package Contents ......1 Setting LCD Brightness ....17 System Requirements ...... 2 Folder Format........18 Windows ..........2 Macintosh ..........2 Quick View ........18 Safety Information ......
  • Page 2 Quick Switching in A/S/M Signal Mode ........50 (Advanced) Mode......34 Downloading Images to a Adjusting the Exposure ---EV Computer ........50 Downloading Directly from an SD adjustment ........34 Card ..........51 Adjusting Color Tones ---Setting Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable ....

  • Page 3: Getting Started Package Contents

    1 Getting Started Package Contents Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged. USB Cable Camera TV out cable Soft Case Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack Strap Software Installation User Manual CD-ROM Compact Power Adapter Quick Start Guide - 1-...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    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 Macintosh: Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X Minimum 64 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 unsatisfactory operation.

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    Quick Start Charge the Battery (p. 10). Put battery inside the camera body and plug the compact power adapter then a green-light indicator is on, that mean charging is on the way. Install the Battery (p. 11). Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows.

  • Page 8: Turn The Shooting Mode Dial To Auto

    Turn the Shooting Mode dial to AUTO (p. 25). Turn the Mode dial to A mode. Focus the Subject and Shoot (p. 25). Aim the camera at the subject. Press the shutter button down halfway. When the camera has finished adjusting its settings, the auto focus indicator will appear.

  • Page 9: Camera Components

    Camera Components Viewfinder Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Front Operation lamp Viewfinder Power switch /Zoom Out button /Zoom In button Flash/ Erase Up button Right button OK / Quick Function button Battery cover Down button Left button Replay Macro/ Protect LCD screen button button Rear...

  • Page 10: Side

    DC IN terminal Video out terminal / USB port Battery cover Side Using the Included Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap The illustration shows how to attach the wrist strap to your camera. Don’t swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap.

  • Page 11: Operating The Multi-Controller

    Operating the Multi-controller The multi-controller is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. Up button Right button Down button Left button Moving the cursor on the LCD monitor up and down. Press the MENU button. Press the to select a menu item on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera Charging The Battery Pack

    2 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Recharge the Battery Pack with the compact power adapter before you use the camera for the first time. Put the battery pack inside the camera body. Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the camera’s DC-IN in terminal. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery Pack

    1. Charge the bat ery pack befo e using i the first time. 2. This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or discharge it before recharging. I can be recharged at any time. 3.

  • Page 14: Using Compact Power Adapter

    Using Compact Power Adapter Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the camera’s DC-IN in terminal. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet. Always turn the camera’s power off be ore connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.

  • Page 15: To Remove The Sd Card

    To remove the SD card Turn off the camera. Slide the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. Gently press on the edge of the SD card and release it. Pull the card out and close the slot/battery cover.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On / Off

    Turning the Power On / Off Power switch Slide the power switch to the right side and hold it until the LCD indicator begins flashing green. It takes about 2 seconds to power on the camera. The lens barrel will not extend if the camera is turned on while the Mode dial is set to Playback mode.

  • Page 17: Print Date

    Print Date Prints the image’s creation date on the image. Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to select the Setup Menu. Press the arrow to select Print Date then press the OK button. Press the to set Print Date on/off.

  • Page 18: Auto Power Off Settings

    Press the to set beep sound on/off. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Auto Power Off Settings Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to select the Setup Menu. Press the arrow to select POWER SAVE. Press the to set auto power off values.

  • Page 19: Setting Lcd Brightness

    Setting LCD Brightness Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to select the Setup Menu. Press the arrow to select LCD Brightness. Press the to set the LCD Brightness level. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Folder Format Press the MENU button.

  • Page 20: Quick View

    Quick View The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. Press the MENU button. In the camera menu, press the arrow to select Quick View. Press the to set the Quick View values.

  • Page 21: Selecting Menus And Settings

    Selecting Menus and Settings This chart shows the options for each menu settings. Menu Items Selectable with the MENU Button Reference Menu Item Available Setting Page Resolution p. 26 Quality p. 26 Camera Drive Mode p. 29 Menu (Auto) File No. Reset On / Off p.
  • Page 22 Erase All p. 40 Slide Show Loop On / Off, Period 3-30sec p. 42 Playback Menu Print Print images p. 47 Copy internal memory images to Copy Card p. 44 SD Card LCD Brightness p. 17 Power Save Off, 1-10 min p.

  • Page 23: Basic Functions

    3 Basic Functions Previewing a Picture The LCD Screen can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to review recorded images or to adjust menu setting. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. The image automatically appears on the LCD screen with information about camera settings.

  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Simple Display (No Information) Display (Information with exposure settings data) Display (information without exposure settings data) Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Playback mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. Shooting Mode Shooting Shake...

  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Play Internal Mode File Number memory Aperture Value Shutter Speed ISO Speed White Balance Flash Mode Exposure Compression Compensation Setting Shooting Resolution Time / Date Display Image / Total Setting Using the Zoom Feature The Zoom can be adjusted from 7.7 ~ 23.1 mm (37~111 mm when converted to 35 mm film format) Telephoto / Wide Angle Press W to zoom out for a wide angle shot.

  • Page 26: Digital Zoom

    Digital zoom lets you zoom in the image through a software interpolation process. When the zoom exceeds 3.0 X, the digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to 12.0 X. Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to select the Setup Menu.

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    4 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. Turn the Mode dial to A mode. Aim the camera at the subject. Use the zoom level to achieve the desired composition.

  • Page 28: Replaying An Image After Shooting Quickly

    Replaying an Image after Shooting Quickly The quick playback function is available in each shooting mode. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. To delete the file, press . Press to select YES or NO, press OK to confirm the choice. Press again, return to shooting mode.

  • Page 29: Using The Flash

    Image Quality Purpose Fine (5 compression rate) Shoot normal quality images Normal (10 compression rate) Shoot more images Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level. Force On The flash always fires.

  • Page 30: Setting The Slow Sync

    better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, by increasing the lighting indoor settings, or by approaching closer to the subject. Setting the Slow Sync. You can shoot images using the flash with a slow shutter speed. This helps avoid an excessively dark background when shooting night scenes or with indoor lighting conditions.

  • Page 31: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to select Drive Mode.

  • Page 32: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed.(5 images at one shoot.) Press the MENU button. Press the arrow to select Drive Mode. Press the to select Continuous shooting. Press the MENU button to close the menu window.

  • Page 33: S/M (Advanced) Mode A (Aperture Priority) Mode

    5 A/S/M (Advanced) Mode A (Aperture Priority) Mode When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Select a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.

  • Page 34: S (Shutter Priority) Mode

    S (Shutter Priority) Mode When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.

  • Page 35: M (Manual) Mode

    1/2000 1/1400 1/1000 1/650 1/500 1/320 1/250 1/160 1/125 1/80 1/60 1/40 1/30 1/20 1/15 1/10 1/8 1/6 1/4 1/3 1/2 1” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” M (Manual) Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically.

  • Page 36: Quick Switching In A/S/M (Advanced) Mode

    Quick Switching in A/S/M (Advanced) Mode In A/S/M (Advanced) Mode, you can changing the settings quickly. Pressing the OK button cycles the next setting menu each time the button is pressed. Shooting mode (A/S/M) EV adjustment Setting the White Balance In each setting menu, press the to set a new value.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Color Tones

    Adjusting Color Tones ---Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies Day light For recording outdoors on a bright day Fluorescent...

  • Page 38: Movie Mode

    Press the to set the ISO value. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. Movie Mode The digital camera can shoot movie clips with audio. Turn the Mode dial to video mode.
  • Page 39 In movie mode, the resolution is set to 320×240 pixels. Video resolution cannot be changed. If the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot, this indicates that the movie is being written to the SD card. You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking.

  • Page 40: Functions Available In Each Camera Mode

    Functions Available in Each Camera Mode Advanced Function Mode Auto Video (A/S/M) -2.0~+2.0 Auto Daylight White Balance Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent AUTO/100/200/400 L (2560 1920) M1 (2048 1536) Resolution M2 (1280 960) S (640 480) Fine Quality Normal Auto Force On Force Off Flash Red-Eye...

  • Page 41: Replaying Photo & Video Clips

    6 Replaying Photo & Video Clips Replaying Pictures You can view the recorded images and video clips on the LCD monitor. The playback function is available in each shooting mode. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. The last recorded image or video clip appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Viewing Pictures In Thumbnail Mode

    100-0013 4.0X The zoom factor is shown 12:34 2003/12/05 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode The Thumbnail mode allows you to view up to six images at a time on the LCD monitor. The playback function is available in each shooting mode. Press to view the captured photo.

  • Page 43: Erasing All Unprotected Images

    To delete the file, press . Press to select YES or NO, press OK to confirm the choice. Press again, return to shooting mode. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Erasing All Unprotected Images Press to view the captured photo or video clip.

  • Page 44: Protecting Photos And Video Clips

    Protecting Photos and Video Clips You can protect important images from accidental erasure. Press to view the captured photo or video clip. The last recorded image or video clip appears on the LCD monitor. to select an image you want to protect. Press PROTECT button to protect 100-0013...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Press MENU button to stop the slide show. Press the MENU button to close the menu window. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat itself continuously.

  • Page 46: Copying Flash Memory Images To A Memory Card

    Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card The camera allows you to copy individual files (photos or video clips) or all files that are stored in the camera’s internal memory to an installed SD memory card. Press to view the captured photo or video clip.

  • Page 47: File Names & Printing

    7 File Names & Printing About File and Folder Numbers Images or video clips are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 0999, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 999 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 999 images. If a photo is taken when the folder with highest folder number contains a picture file number equal to or greater than 0999, the camera creates a new folder by adding one to the current folder number.

  • Page 48: File Number Reset

    File Number Reset Use File Number Reset if the camera experiences a ““FILE NUMBER OVER” error or if you want to restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files. The file numbers are reset to the start (0001) each time a new SD card is inserted.

  • Page 49: Dpof Print Settings

    DPOF Print Settings The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on an SD 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 50: Resetting The Print Settings

    Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. Print Index In the PRINT setting menu. Order Press the arrow to select RESET, then Reset press OK to clear all DPOF settings. Press MENU to return to main playback Print menu.

  • Page 51: Making Connections

    8 Making Connections Viewing Images on a TV A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. Video Audio Turn off the camera. Attach the included AV cable to the AV OUT/ USB terminal on the camera. Plug the other end of the AV cable to the video-in jack on the TV.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Video Output Signal Mode

    Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards. (page 16) NTSC Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc. Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc. If an incorrect video system is set, the output image will not display properly. Downloading Images to a Computer Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: Directly from the SD card.

  • Page 53: Downloading Directly From An Sd Card

    Downloading Directly from an SD Card Eject the SD card from the camera, and insert it into an SD card reader connected to the computer. Note: If you are using a PC card reader, first insert the SD card into a PC card reader adapter (optional), and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer’s PC card slot.

  • Page 54: Understanding Camera Memory And Storage

    The LCD monitor turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed. The camera will turn off automatically if the USB cable is disconnected. Use an optional AC power adapter when connected to a computer to save battery power.

  • Page 55: Installing Software

    9 Installing Software Install the Software Driver You must install the camera software drivers if your operating system is Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE. Once the USB driver is installed, you do not need to install the USB driver again.

  • Page 56: Installing Roxio Photosuite 5.0 Se

    Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish USB connection. Installing Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE is a photo editing application that is included for free in the software installation CD-ROM. You must use Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE/98 on your computer to use this software.
  • Page 57 4. A welcome window appears. Click Next to continue with the installation. 5. The Software License Agreement window appears. To accept the license, click Yes to continue. If you disagree with the terms of the license, click No to exit the installation program.
  • Page 58 6. Select a destination folder in which the software will be installed. For most users, C:\Program files\ is the most appropriate choice. 7. Click Next to begin copying files from the CD-ROM to the computer hard drive. 8. The Release Notes window appears. Click Next to continue. 9.

  • Page 59: Using The Roxio Photosuite 5.0 Se

    10. When installation is completed, Click Finish to quit the InstallShield Wizard. Using the Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 SE Roxio PhotoSuite 5.0 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 60: Appendix Indicator Lamp Status

    10 Appendix Indicator Lamp Status Blinking(ms) Always Play- Mode No. Camera Status LED Auto A/S/M Video back Power On (Until Green ready) Dial Mode Change Green General Standby Green Mass Storage Busy LCD Off Green Flash Charging(Until ready) Video AF Lock Green Video Recording Green...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Battery is inserted in the wrong Reload battery in the correct direction. direction Power does not turn on Fully charge the battery or use a Battery are dead compact power adapter. Make sure the battery compartment The battery compartment door is open door is securely closed.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications Sony 5.25Mega Pixels CCD Sensor Size : 1/1.8 inch Lens Samsung 3× zoom lens View Finder Optical with real image Color LCD Display 1.5” SONY TFT LCD Panel Normal Mode : 40 cm ~ infinity Focus Range Macro Mode : 10 cm ~ infinity ISO/ASA Sensitivity Auto, 100, 200, 400 Still Image Resolution...

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