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  • Page 1 Handbuch Manual Yakumo Mega-Image 57x Digitalkamera...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read First ..........6 Unpack the Camera .
  • Page 3 Contents Using the Capture Menu........35 Setting Image Size.
  • Page 4 Installing the Software ........64 Installing the Driver .

  • Page 5: Read First

    Read First Before using the camera, please make sure that you read and understand all the following safety precautions. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions will instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories, preventing injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
  • Page 6 • Turn off immediately when malfunction If you notice unusual smell or smoke coming from the equipment, please unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery immediately. Proceed swiftly with caution to avoid burns. Take the equipment to an authorized service center for inspection.
  • Page 7 Read First CAUTIONS Observe and exercise the following cautions to avoid damage and keeping your camera in an optimum working status. • Keep Dry This camera is not waterproof, and may malfunction when immersed in water, or any liquids to enter the interior of the camera •...

  • Page 8: Memory Cards

    CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). Digital Camera Yakumo Mega-Image 57x This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject Tested To Comply to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...

  • Page 9: Unpack The Camera

    Unpack the Camera Yakumo Mega-Image 57x 2 x AA rechargeable batteries Pouch Strap Video cable USB cable Manual CD with driver and application software Charger Warranty card...

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Quick Start Insert 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable batteries. See page 17. Insert a SD card. See page 17. Turn on the camera. See page 19. Rotate the mode dial to and frame your subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.
  • Page 11 Quick Start Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Camera Parts...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Getting Started Set Up Mode Movie Mode Playback Mode Still Mode...
  • Page 14 Camera Parts Green Indicator Red Indicator Status • The camera works normally. ------ • AE, AF success. • AE, AF fail. Blinking The camera is busy (process Blinking ------ recording, loading) and can- not be operated. • Warnings. ------ Blinking •...

  • Page 15: Set Up

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Set Up Attaching the Wrist Strap Insert the small loop of the wrist strap into the strap mount, and then insert the long loop of the wrist strap into the small loop of the strap. Tighten the wrist strap to the strap mount.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Batteries & The Memory Card

    Set Up Inserting the Battery & the Memory Card Put the camera upside down with the front of the camera facing you. Open the battery / memory card door by pushing it upwards. Insert 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 17: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Using the AC Adaptor (optional) When reviewing pictures or operating the camera indoors, you can use the AC adaptor as the power source to save the battery power. Connect the AC adaptor connector to the AC adaptor terminal of the camera. Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the electrical outlet.

  • Page 18: Turning On Power

    Set Up Turning on Power Press the "Power" button to turn the camera on. Note: To turn off the camera, press the power button again.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Language

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Selecting the Language Rotate the mode dial to "Set up". Scroll through the menu by using the four-way key and move to "Language". Enter the submenu by pressing on the four-way key. Select the language you need and then press "OK"...

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Set Up Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time so that they appear correctly when you’re reviewing the images with your camera. Rotate the mode dial to "Set up". Scroll through the menu by using the four-way key and move to "Date/Time". Enter the submenu by pressing on the four-way key.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 : Taking Pictures & Recording Video Clips

    Chapter 2 Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using the LCD Display When you turn the camera on, the LCD monitor turns on automatically. With the LCD monitor, you can frame images that you want to take or record as video clips.
  • Page 22 Using the LCD Display Still Mode...

  • Page 23: Changing The Contents On The Lcd Monitor

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Movie Mode Changing the Contents on the LCD Monitor Press button in , or mode to change the status of the indicators on the LCD monitor in the following order: Indicators On Indicators Off LCD Monitor Off...

  • Page 24: Using Zoom

    Using Zoom Using Zoom This camera provides you with 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. Optical Zoom Press "W/T" buttons to zoom out and zoom You can see the zoom in/ out indicator and the ratio (from 1.0 ~ 3.0) on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 25: Taking Still Pictures

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking Still Pictures Using Auto Focus Press the shutter release button halfway down to set the focus and exposure. The camera will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the frame. Frame your subject with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.

  • Page 26: Using Focus Lock

    Taking Still Pictures Using Focus Lock If your subject is not in the center of the frame, the picture may be out of focus when you press the shutter release button halfway down. Focus lock allows you to focus on an off-center subject. Frame your subjects in the center of the frame with the viewfinder or the LCD moni- tor.

  • Page 27: Using Scene Modes

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Scene Modes According to different shooting situations, the camera provides you with four scene modes. Select a scene mode by using " " button and the camera adjusts the settings to suit the situation. Mode Function Sports...

  • Page 28: Using Still Mode

    Taking Still Pictures Using Still Mode Still mode allows you to take still pictures. Rotate the mode dial to "Still Mode". Frame your subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD monitor by moving the camera or using W/T buttons. Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure.

  • Page 29: Taking A Series Of Pictures

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Taking a Series of Pictures When the drive mode sets to "Single", you can capture a single picture each time you press the shutter release button all the way down. If you want to shoot images of sporting events, you can activate "Burst"...

  • Page 30: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Taking Still Pictures Setting Exposure Compensation In some difficult lighting condition, the automatic exposure may be misled into giving the wrong readings. Exposure compensation allows you to adjust the exposure value and correctly expose your pictures. mode, press . Select "EV" and then press on the four-way key.

  • Page 31: Using Self-Timer

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Using Self-timer Self-timer function allows you to take pictures 3 or10 sec after you press the shutter release button all the way down. When you want to include yourself into the picture, but find no one to shoot the picture for you, you can use this convenient function.

  • Page 32: Using Built-In Flash

    Taking Still Pictures Using Built-in Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting condition, you may need the flash to get correct exposure. The camera provides you with five built-in flash modes. Switch among the flash modes in still mode by using on the four-way key.

  • Page 33: Recording Video Clips

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips Movie mode allows you to record video clips. Rotate the mode dial to Frame your subjects by using "W/T". Slightly press the shutter release button half way down and hold it to set the focus and exposure the focus.

  • Page 34: Using The Capture Menu

    Using the Capture Menu Using the Capture Menu Options in the capture menu allow you to adjust settings for picture taking. Rotate the mode dial to , or Press "Menu" button to enter the capture menu. Scroll through the menu and the submenu by using on the four-way key .

  • Page 35: Setting Image Size

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Image Size (Resolution) [ only] In this function, you can choose in which image size (the number of pixels) that you want your pictures stored in the memory card. This camera provides you with four kinds of image size.

  • Page 36: Setting Image Quality

    Using the Capture Menu Setting Image Quality In order to reduce the size of the image for more storage of pictures in the memory card, images are compressed. However, compression leads to the loss of image quality. In other words, the less you compress the image, the better the image quality, and the fewer pictures you can store in the memory card.

  • Page 37: Setting White Balance

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting White Balance WB allows you to correct color shifts result from different lighting conditions when taking pictures. In the capture menu, select "White Balance" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Auto", "Daylight", "Fluorescent", "Tungsten"...

  • Page 38: Setting Exposure Area

    Using the Capture Menu Setting Exposure Area This camera provides you with three exposure-metering modes to gain proper exposure. In the capture menu, select "Exposure Area" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Full Area","Central" or "Spot". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Mode Function Meters the EV from the whole picture area.

  • Page 39: Setting Focus Area

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Focus Area [ only ] In the capture menu, select "Focus Area" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Central" or "Spot". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Setting Focus Mode In the capture menu, select "Focus Mode"...

  • Page 40: Setting Exposure Mode

    Using the Capture Menu Setting Exposure Mode [ only ] In the capture menu, select "Exposure Mode" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Program AE", "Aperture Priority" or "Shutter Priority". Mode Function Program AE The camera sets exposure automatically You set the aperture value (F2.7~F6.7) and the camera sets Aperture Priority...

  • Page 41: Setting Sensitivity

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Setting Sensitivity ISO value affects the camera’s sensitivity to light. The default ISO setting is "Auto", but you can also adjust the setting manually. Use low ISO value in bright condition, and high ISO value when light is insufficient. In the capture menu, select "ISO"...

  • Page 42: Setting Sharpness

    Using the Capture Menu Setting Sharpness Adjusting settings of sharpness allows you to emphasize or soften the edge of the image. In the capture menu, select "Sharpness" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Soft", "Normal", or "Hard". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Mode Function Softens the outline.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Saturation

    Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips Adjusting Saturation Saturation is the intensity and purity of color. This option allows you to adjust the saturation of the image. In the capture menu, select "Saturation"and then press on the four-way key. Select "More", "Normal"...

  • Page 44: Setting Style

    Using the Capture Menu Setting Style This mode allows you to have special effect on the pictures or the video clips. In the capture menu, select "Style" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Normal", "Sepia", or "Black & White".

  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Reviewing Images And Video Clips

    Chapter 3 Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using the LCD Display...

  • Page 46: Using Playback

    Using playback Using Playback Playback mode allows you to review the still images and video clips. Rotate the mode dial to "Playback" mode. The last still picture you take and the information of that picture appear on the LCD monitor. on the four-way key to move forth and back through the still pictures.

  • Page 47: Using Index Display

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using Index Display By using the function of index display, you can view at most six still pictures at a time. Press " Wide" button and switch single display to index display. on the four-way key to highlight single picture and on the four-way key to move to the previous or the next three...

  • Page 48: Activating Digital Enlargement

    Using playback Activating Digital Enlargement The function of digital enlargement allows you to magnify a still image. The maximum enlargement ratio is according to the image size. Press "Tele" button in single display and then navigate the enlarged image by using the four-way key.

  • Page 49: Using The Playback Menu

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Using the Playback Menu Rotate the mode dial to Press "Menu" button. Scroll through the menu and the submenu by using on the four-way key. Press on the four-way key to enter the submenu.

  • Page 50: Recording Audio Clips For Still Images

    Using the Playback Menu Recording Audio Clips for Still Images You can record an audio memo for each still picture. First, select one picture that you want to add an audio clip to. In the playback menu, select "Memo" and then press on the four- way key.

  • Page 51: Displaying A Slide Show

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Displaying a Slide Show When reviewing still pictures, you can adjust some settings here and the camera automatically displays the pictures one by one on the LCD monitor. In the playback menu, select "Slide Show" and then press on the four-way key.

  • Page 52: Deleting All Pictures

    Using the Playback Menu Deleting All Pictures This function allows you to delete all of the still pictures and video clips. In the playback menu, select "Delete All" and then press on the four-way key. Select "No" or "Yes". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Note 1: To delete a single picture, choose the one you want to delete and then press Choose "Yes"...

  • Page 53: Setting Dpof

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF allows you to set the print order format of still images. In the playback menu, press "DPOF" and then press on the four-way key. To decide which picture to print and the number of copies, select "Standard"and then press "OK"...

  • Page 54: Rotating The Images

    Using the Playback Menu To cancel all of the settings for printing, select "Delete". Rotating the Images This option in the playback menu allows you to rotate the images. Each time you press "OK", the image rotates 90˚ clockwise. In the playback menu, select "Rotate" and then press on the four-way key to rotate the image.

  • Page 55: Folder

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Folder You can view pictures in different folders of the memory card. The camera cre- ates a new folder when the file number is over 9999. In the playback menu, select "Folder" and then press on the four-way key.

  • Page 56: Protecting Pictures And Video Clips

    Using the Playback Menu Protecting Pictures and Video Clips Protect function prevents the pictures and video clips from modifying and deleting. In the playback menu, select "Protect" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Set One", "Remove One", "Set All" or "Remove All".

  • Page 57: Copying The Images & Video Clips

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Copying the Images & Video Clips In the playback menu, select "Copy" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Internal to Card" or "Card to Internal" and then press on the four-way key.
  • Page 58 Using the Playback Menu Or select "All On" to copy all of the images and then press on the four-way key. Select "Start" or "Cancel". Mode Function Copy the data in the internal flash memory and then save Internal to Card it in the memory card.

  • Page 59: Moving The Images & Video Clips

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Move the Images & Video Clips In the playback menu, select "Move" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Internal to Card" or "Card to Internal", and then press on the four-way key.
  • Page 60 Using the Playback Menu Or select "All On" to move all of the images and then press on the four-way key. Select "Start" or "Cancel". Mode Function Transfer the data from the internal flash memory to the Internal to Card memory card.

  • Page 61: Selecting Your Start-Up Screen Photo

    Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips Selecting Your Start-up Screen Photo Choose one picture you take to be your user define start-up screen. Select a picture in playback mode first. In the playback menu, select “Start-up Screen” and then press on the four-way key.

  • Page 62: Chapter 4: Installing The Software

    Chapter 4 Installing the Software The software CD supplied with the camera includes the driver and the applica- tion (Digital Image, PhotoImpression, and VideoImpression). The application allows you to upload the images from the camera, view them, print them, and e-mail them.

  • Page 63: Installing The Software

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software Installing the Software Installing the Driver If you use Windows 98, 98 SE as the OS in your computer, install the driver first by following the on-screen instruction. Insert an installation CD-ROM. Click "Driver". Click "Next". The installation starts.
  • Page 64 Installing the Software Click "Yes" to continue installing DirectX 8.1. Note : We suggest you install DirectX 8.1 for all Win OS. Click "Yes". Start installing DirectX 8.1. Click "Sure" to complete the installation. Restart your computer. Note: Before installing the driver, insert the memory card first.

  • Page 65: Installing The Application (Windows)

    After you insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, the first Install window will appear. If the install window doesn’t appear, click "Start" and then "Run". Type "E:\ YAKUMO. exe" E is the drive letter that contains the software CD.
  • Page 66 Installing the Software Right after the Digital Image installation finishes, the computer proceeds to install PhotoImpression. Select a language and click "Next". Follow the on-screen instruction to continue the installation. Accept the license agreement and then click "Yes". Click "Next". Click "Next".

  • Page 67: Installing The Application (Macintosh)

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software Installing the Application ( Macintosh ) • Digital Image Turn the computer on and then insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the CD icon on the desktop to start the installation. Click "Digital Image". Click "Installers".
  • Page 68 Installing the Software Click "Accept". Click "Install". Restart your computer.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: Installing the Software • PhotoImpression Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the CD icon on the desktop to start the installation. Click "PhotoImpression". Select the language. Click "PhotoImpression Installer".
  • Page 70 Installing the Software Click "Accept". Click "Install". • VideoImpression To install VideoImpression, follow step 1~7 of PhotoImpression installa- tion.

  • Page 71: Using The Application

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software Using the Application Digital Image Connect the camera to the computer. See page 76. Launch Digital Image and click "Yes" to download the images from the camera. To reserve the images in the memory card, click "No";...

  • Page 72: Photoimpression

    Using the Application PhotoImpression Connect the camera to the computer. See page 76. Launch PhotoImpression. To download the images from the camera, select "From Folder", "Browse", "Removable Disk", "Dcim", "100xxxxx", and click "Ok". Click the image that you want to edit in the frame. You can open two images at the same time.

  • Page 73: Videoimpression

    Chapter 4: Installing the Software VideoImpression Connect the camera to the computer. See page 76. Launch VideoImpression and then select "New". Click "Get". Select "DCIM" to download the video clips from the camera.
  • Page 74 Using the Application Select the video clips. Click "add to story board" and then "Play movie" Click "Play" to play the video clips.

  • Page 75: Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing, And Displaying Images

    Chapter 5 Uploading, Printing and Displaying Images After you take pictures, you can upload images to a computer from your camera, print them with a printer, and display them on a TV. Uploading to a Computer Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB slot of a computer.

  • Page 76: Printing Images

    Printing Images Printing Images After uploading the images to a computer, you can print them by using the software packed with the camera. You can also connect the camera directly to some specific printers (such as Olympus P400 Photo Printers). To connect the printer: Get the USB cable and connect the larger end of it to the printer.

  • Page 77: Displaying Images On A Tv

    Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing, and Displaying Images Displaying Images on a TV By connecting to a TV, you can view images as a slideshow and play audio/video clips. Select right TV system in "Set Up" mode. See page 82. Connect the A/V (Audio/Video) cable to the A/V inputs of a TV.

  • Page 78: Chapter 6: Adjusting The Camera Settings

    Chapter 6 Adjusting the Camera Settings Set up mode allows you to adjust the default settings of this camera. Using the Set Up Menu To enter the set up menu, rotate the mode dial to "Set Up mode". on the four-way key to scroll through the menu.

  • Page 79: Setting Power Saving Function

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting Power Saving Function To save the battery power, the camera turns off automatically when it is not in use for 1~30 minutes. In the set up menu, select "Auto Off"and then press on the four-way key. Select "1 Min", "2 Min", "3 Min", "5 Min", "10 Min", "30 Min"...

  • Page 80: Setting Camera Sound

    Using the Set Up Menu Setting Camera Sound This function allows you to have beep sound effect when pressing the buttons. In the set up menu, select "Beep" and then press on the four-way key. Select "On" or "Off". Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

  • Page 81: Setting Tv System

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting TV System Both NTSC and PAL are TV's broadcast systems. The NTSC system is mainly used in U.S.A., Japan, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, and Korea. The PAL system is used in the western Europe such as Germany, England, Switzerland, Holland, Italy (except for France) and Australia, Singapore, Thailand and China.

  • Page 82: Setting Lcd Brightness

    Using the Set Up Menu Setting LCD Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness value here. In the still menu, select " LCD brightness" and then press on the four-way key. Adjust the brightness value from 0~9 by using on the four-way key. Press "OK"...

  • Page 83: Formatting The Memory Card/ Built-In Memory

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Formatting the Memory Card/ Built-in Memory This function allows you to delete all of the images, data, information, and fold- ers in your memory card or built-in memory. In the set up menu, select "Format" and then press on the four-way key.

  • Page 84: Customizing Your Start-Up Screen

    Using the Set Up Menu Customizing Your Start-up Screen This option allows you to choose the welcome screen displayed when you turn the camera on. The camera provides you with two default start-up screen. Moreover, you can use one of the pictures you take to be the start-up screen by selecting "User Define".

  • Page 85: Setting The Start-Up Sound

    Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings Setting Start-up Sound In the set up menu, select "Start-up Sound" and then press on the four-way key. Select "On" or "Off". Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

  • Page 86: Resetting Your Camera

    Using the Set Up Menu Resetting Your Camera You can restore the settings to default by using "Reset" function. In the set up menu, select "Reset" and then press on the four-way key. Select "Yes" or "No". Press "OK" to confirm the setting. Setting Default Setting...

  • Page 87: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera does not The power is off Press the power button to work turn it on The batteries are insert- Reload the batteries cor- ed incorrectly rectly The batteries are low or Replace batteries with new drained ones The camera does not...
  • Page 88 Problem Possible Cause Solution The images are blurry The camera moves Hold the camera steady or when you press the use a tripod when taking shutter release button. pictures The focus brackets are Position the focus brackets not positioned on the on your subject subject Use macro mode to...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Specifications Type • Recording media exchangeable 3x zoom digital camera with monitor LCD Effective Pixels • [Total] 5.18M pix • [Image] 4.9M pix Image Capture Unit • Sensor : 1/1.8 inch-type interline CCD • Image Size : 2560x1920 [Full] 2048 x 1536 [Large] 1280x960 [Medium] 640x480 [Small] 320x240 [Movie]...
  • Page 90 Viewfinder • Real image optical viewfinder Monitor • 1.5" • Frame coverage : approx. 90% ~ 100% Shutter • 1/2000 - 2 sec., electro-mechanical and charge-coupled shutter plus aperture control. Exposure • Exposure mode Program AE/ Aperture priority/ Shutter priority •...
  • Page 91 Specifications I/O External • DC input DC 3.3V adaptor (regular plug) • Video output NTSC and PAL (selectable) • PC connection Mini-plug type USB, mini USB connector for serial cable Power Sources • 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable batteries. •...

  • Page 92: Please Read Before Using The Camera

    Please read before using the camera • Battery information CAUTION:Risk of explosion if battery is not replaced properly. Replace only with the same type or a type of equal quality recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Page 93 Telekom fixed network. • Guarantee If you think that you need to make a claim on your Yakumo product under the guarantee, call the Hotline on 0 18 05/ 92 58 66 (12 cent/minute) when calling from the Deutsche Telekom fixed network. Experienced staff will advise you and arrange how you should proceed.
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