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- Page 1 Waterproof digital camera MEDION LIFE ® ® S41002 (MD 86459) Instruction manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of content About these instructions ...........4 Symbols and key words used in these instructions .....4 Safety instructions ............6 Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate machinery ..................6 Never carry out repairs yourself ..........11 Water resistance ............... 11 Overview of the device ............13 Start-up ................15 Package contents .............. - Page 3 Taking your fi rst shots ........... 25 Setting shooting mode .............25 Tips for taking good shots ............25 Taking a photo .................26 Recording videos..............29 The Photo menu ............30 The Video menu ............. 36 The settings menu ............37 Shooting and playback mode ........42 Video playback .................42 Zooming photos ..............43 Deleting photos ...............43...
- Page 4 Troubleshooting ............50 Maintenance and care ........... 53 Disposal ................54 Technical data ............... 55...
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Page 5: About These Instructions
About these instructions Read the safety instructions carefully before use. Note the warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the unit or give it away, make sure you also hand over these instructions and the guarantee card. -
Page 6: Proper Use
PLEASE NOTE! Additional information on using the device PLEASE NOTE! Observe the notes in the operating instructions! WARNING! Warning: danger of electric shock! Bulleted item / information on operating steps and • results Tasks to be performed Proper use The unit is suitable for recording images in digital format. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate machinery • This product is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on its use. -
Page 8: Battery Information
Warnings In order to avoid injury, please heed the following warnings while using the product: • Do not trigger the fl ash too close to the eyes. This can cause damage to the eyes of the person being photographed. • Keep at least 1 m away from children when you are working with the fl... - Page 9 Please note the following general instructions for handling batteries: • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention immediately if a battery is swallowed. • Before inserting the batteries, check that the contacts in the device and on the batteries are clean and, if necessary, clean them.
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Page 10: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Take the following safety precautions, in order to avoid damage to your camera and to always keep it in perfect condition. • Keep away from salt and dust If you have been using the camera on the beach or at the seaside, wipe off salt and dust with a light, damp cloth. - Page 11 • Do not drop the camera Jarring or vibrations resulting from a fall can cause malfunctions. Loop the carrying strap around your wrist when you carry the camera. • Do not remove batteries while data is being processed. Switching off the power supply while image data is being saved to or deleted from memory cards can result in data loss or damage to the internal circuit or the memory.
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Page 12: Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself
WARNING! Never try to open or repair the appliance yourself. There is a risk of electric shock. • If there is a fault, contact the MEDION Service Centre or other suitable specialist workshop. Water resistance • The camera is water resistant to a depth of 3 metres. - Page 13 Important notes before diving: • Check the area around the battery compartment. Remove any dirt, sand or other particles with a dry cloth. • Ensure that the battery compartment is not scratched or cracked. • Ensure there are no cracks in the camera. •...
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Page 14: Overview Of The Device
Overview of the device Shutter release On/off button Loop for carry strap Flash Lens Operating LED Macro controller LC display -/T button: Zoom in/Menu selection up... - Page 15 -/W button: Zoom out/Menu selection down -/Flash button: Set fl ash mode/Menu selection left -/Play button: Set play mode/Menu selection right Mode button Menu button Tripod socket under compartment cover Micro SD card slot USB connection Battery compartment...
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Page 16: Start-Up
Start-up Package contents Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included. Contact us within 14 days of purchase if the delivery is incomplete. The following items are supplied with your product: • Camera • 2 x 1.5 V, AAA type batteries •... -
Page 17: Inserting Batteries
Inserting batteries 2 x 1.5 V AAA type batteries are required to operate the camera. Move the battery compartment catch in the direction shown by the arrow. Slide the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow, the cover pops open. -
Page 18: Inserting And Removing Sd Cards
Inserting and removing SD cards If no memory card is inserted, photos will be stored in the internal memory. PLEASE NOTE! Please note that the capacity of the internal memory is limited. Use a micro-SD memory card to increase the memory capacity. - Page 19 Insert the card, as shown, into the card slot. Close the cover of the battery compartment. To remove the card, press it down briefl y to release it. The card will then protrude slightly and can be removed.
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Page 20: Fitting The Carrying Strap
Fitting the carrying strap For ease of handling and increased security attach the carrying strap to the camera. Feed the strap through the eye. Pull the other end of the carrying strap through the thin loop of the strap and pull tight. CAUTION! If you carry the camera by the carrying strap ensure that the camera does not bang into anything. -
Page 21: First Steps
First steps Switching on the camera ON/OFF Press the button for 1 to 2 seconds to turn the camera The ON indicator lights up red and the display switches on. The camera is in recording mode. PLEASE NOTE! If the camera does not switch on, check whether the batteries are inserted properly and whether or not they are charged. - Page 22 Energy-saving function If the camera is not used for 60 seconds, it switches off. You can also set the automatic switch-off period to 3 minutes or to switch off completely. The energy-saving fu nction is not enabled: • while recording video clips; •...
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Page 23: Setting The Language, Date And Time
Setting the language, date and time Before using the camera for the fi rst time, select your preferred language from the menu and set the current date and time. Both settings are performed in the “SETUP” menu: With the camera switched on, press the button to open the menus. -
Page 24: Display Options
Display options The following displays are possible in shooting mode: Number Symbol Explanation Photo mode Flash mode Self-timer Displays the current ISO value set Shows the number of shots taken and remaining. Resolution Quality... - Page 25 Indicates that a SD card is being used Image stabilisation Macro mode Battery status Indicates the current exposure com- pensation. White balance Shooting mode Smile capture x 2.3 Zoom factor...
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Page 26: Taking Your Fi Rst Shots
Taking your first shots Setting shooting mode When the camera is switched on, shooting mode is enabled automatically. If playback mode is enabled instead of shooting mode, press the mode button Tips for taking good shots • The camera should not move when pressing the shutter release. -
Page 27: Taking A Photo
Taking a photo Press the shutter release all the way down to take the picture. A tone indicates that the photo has been taken. The photos are saved as JPEG fi les. Using the fl ash If there is insuffi cient light for the photo the on-board fl ash can provide the additional light required. - Page 28 Using the fl ash increases battery usage. If the battery is almost fl at, the fl ash requires longer to charge. CAUTION! Do not use the fl ash to take close-ups of people and animals. Maintain a distance of at least one metre from your subject.
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Page 29: Setting The Focus Mode
Setting the focus mode This function allows you to defi ne the focus type if you wish to take a photo or record a video clip. Slide the macro controller to the desired setting. Your camera offers various focus modes: Normal With normal focus, the focus range starts at 40 cm. -
Page 30: Recording Videos
Recording videos Press the Mode button until the symbol appears at the top left of the display. Press the shutter release to start the recording. The display will show the recording time. You can change the image section by zooming in and out using buttons. -
Page 31: The Photo Menu
The Photo menu The Photo menu allows you to change key settings for shooting quickly. There is a separate menu for each shooting mode (video, photo shooting mode). This menu allows you to adjust shot-specifi c settings for taking photos. ... - Page 32 Resolution The resolution basically determines the quality of the photos taken. The higher the resolution, the more memory an image requires. The highest resolutions are generally recommended for large prints (larger than A4). Setting Size in pixels 640 x 480 1.3M 1280 x 960 2048 x 1536...
- Page 33 Sharpness The sharpness settings allow photos/fi lms to be softened or sharpened Setting Explanation The outlines are emphasised in the image. Strong Blurring may occur in the image. The outlines are sharp. This setting is par- Normal ticularly suitable for subsequent printing. The outlines are softer.
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Page 34: White Balance
White balance The white balance can correct certain light conditions. Setting Explanation Auto White balance is adjusted automatically. Daylight Suitable for shots in bright daylight. Suitable for shots under cloudy skies, at Cloudy dusk or in the shade. Tungsten For shots taken in electric (tungsten) light. Suitable for shots in fl... - Page 35 Setting Explanation Optimises the settings for shooting night Night scene scenes. Reduces background focus and focuses on the Portrait centre. Suitable for creating images with fast Sports movements. ISO (light sensitivity) This setting changes the sensor’s sensitivity to light. A higher value increases light sensitivity but generates more noise which can have a negative impact on the image quality.
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Page 36: Smile Capture
Smile capture This function uses face recognition to automatically capture a smiling face. Select the ON or OFF option depending on whether you wish to use the function or not. Stabilisation Greater sensitivity and faster shutter speeds enable you to obtain better and sharper images with very little effort even in handheld shots or with fast-moving subjects. -
Page 37: The Video Menu
The Video menu The Video menu enables you to quickly change the basic settings for a clip. There is a separate menu for each shooting mode (video, photo, audio shooting mode). This menu allows you to adjust shot-specifi c settings for shooting videos. ... -
Page 38: The Settings Menu
The settings menu The Settings menu enables you to rapidly change the settings for a camera. Date/time In the “SETUP” menu, use the buttons to select the “DATE/TIME” entry and press the shutter release. The Settings menu opens. Using the buttons, select the entry you wish to change. -
Page 39: Auto Off
The time settings remain stored thanks to the internal battery. They are lost, however, if the battery is removed from the camera for more than 48 hours. Auto off In the “SETUP” menu, use the buttons to select the “AUTO POWER OFF”... -
Page 40: Date Display
Language In the “SETUP” menu, use the buttons to select the “LANGUAGE” entry and press the shutter release. The language selection menu opens. Select the desired language using the buttons and confi rm the selection by pressing the shutter release. Date display ... -
Page 41: Default Settings
Format In the “SETUP” menu, use the buttons to select the “FORMAT” entry and press the shutter release. The Formatting menu opens. Using the buttons, select whether you wish to format the internal memory or the micro SD card and confi rm your selection with the shutter release. - Page 42 Version In the “SETUP” menu, use the buttons to select the “VERSION” entry and press the shutter release. An information table appears showing the version information for the camera software.
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Page 43: Shooting And Playback Mode
Shooting and playback mode Shooting mode is enabled as soon as the camera is switched on. You can begin taking photos straight away. You can also record video clips. In playback mode, you can play and delete photos and video clips. ... -
Page 44: Zooming Photos
When playing back video clips, hold down the buttons to fast forward or rewind. If you wish to pause playback, press the shutter release. Press the shutter release again to resume playback. Zooming photos With photo images, you can view individual sections of the image. ... - Page 45 To cancel the function, press the button again. The next image is shown on the display. PLEASE NOTE! If a memory card is inserted, you can only delete the fi les on the memory card. You cannot restore a fi le that has been deleted. Exercise caution therefore when deleting fi...
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Page 46: Pc Connection
PC Connection Transferring data to a computer You can copy your pictures and videos to a computer. Supported operating systems: Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 Windows 7 Using a USB cable Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB output on the camera and to the USB port on the computer. -
Page 47: Dcf Memory Standard
DCF memory standard The recordings on your camera are managed (saved, named, etc.) as specifi ed by the DCF standard (DCF = Design Rule for Camera File System). Captures on memory cards from other DCF cameras can also be played back on your camera. Card drive If your PC has a card drive or is connected to a card reader and... -
Page 48: Memory Folder Structure
Memory folder structure The camera saves the pictures and videos fi les in different directo- ries in the internal memory or on the memory card. The following folders are automatically created upon saving: DCIM: All pictures, videos and audio fi les are saved to this folder, Normal shots are located in the “100MEDIA”... -
Page 49: Storage Capacity
Storage capacity Size of memory card 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1250 1041 2083 1223 2466 4778 9557 The table specifi es the number of images that you can save at a chosen resolution (e.g. 5 M) on a memory card with a specifi ed size (e.g. -
Page 50: Installing The Software
Installing the software On the CD supplied, you will fi nd Arcsoft Media Impression, a program for editing your pictures. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Normally, the CD is recognised automatically and its contents are displayed on the screen. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use the following checklist if the camera does not function correctly. If the problem persists, consult MEDION Service. The camera will not switch on. • The batteries were not inserted correctly. • The batteries are dead. • The battery compartment door is not closed properly. -
Page 52: The Image Is Blurred
The image is blurred. • The camera was moved during the shot. • The subject was outside the camera’s focal range. Use the Macro mode for close-up pictures if necessary. The image is not shown on the display. • An SD card has been inserted which took pictures in non-DCF mode on another camera. - Page 53 The shots cannot be transferred to the PC via the USB cable. • The camera is not switched on. When the camera is connected to the computer for the fi rst time, no new hardware is found • The USB connection of the computer is deactivated in the BIOS. •...
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Page 54: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care Clean the housing, lens and display as follows: Clean the camera housing using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinners or detergents that contain oil, This could damage the camera. To cleaning the lens and the display, fi rst use a lens brush to remove any dust. -
Page 55: Disposal
Disposal Packaging Your camera is packaged to protect it from transportation damage. Packaging is raw material and can be reused or added to the recycling system. Device At the end of its service life, the device should not be disposed of with the household rubbish. Dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner at a local collection point for old appliances. -
Page 56: Technical Data
Technical data Pixels: 5.0 megapixels CMOS Aperture: F2.8 Focal length: f = 8.5 mm Shutter speed: 1/4000–1/8 sec. Digital zoom: 8 times LCD monitor: 6.1 cm/2.5” LC display File formats: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), AVI Max. resolution: Camera mode: 2560 x 1920 pixels Video mode: 640 x 480 pixels Memory: Internal:... - Page 57 Port: Mini USB 2.0 Dimensions: 90 x 61 x 20.5 mm (W x H x D) Weight: approx. 120 g (including batteries) Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors.
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