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Summary of Contents for MAGPiX B 1380 B1380 B1380
- Page 1 MAGPIX B1380 Digital Camera Binocular User’s Manual...
- Page 2 Introduction The MAGPiX B1380 is a digital camera with a specially designed 8X optical telescopic lens. Combined with its 2X digital zoom and very high- speed shutter, the MAGPiX B1380 produces amazing freeze-frame action pictures of up to 16X magnification.
- Page 3 A. Getting To Know Your Camera Below are three views of the MAGPiX B1380 to help familiarize you with your new camera. The parts and corresponding numbers will be referred to throughout this manual. Figure 1. Top View 1 Left Barrel...
- Page 4 8 Shutter Button 9 Mode Button 10 Select Button 11 Power Button 15 USBPort 16 Battery Compartment 17 Camera Lens 18 Eyepieces 19 Tripod Mount Figure 2. Back View Figure 3. Side View...
- Page 5 B. Using Your Camera 1. Load The Batteries. Open the Battery Compartment (16) and insert four AAA batteries (included), paying attention to insert them in the correct direction. See Figure 4. Close the compartment. A battery life icon is located on the lower left corner of the status LCD.
- Page 6 4. Take Your Picture. Hold your MAGPiX B1380 steady and aim at a scene or object 45ft. or greater away from you.
- Page 7 C. Camera Modes and Settings This camera offers the following functions that can be selected by pressing the Mode Button (9) after it is turned on: 1. Resolution Selection/ 16X Magnification Mode 2. Self-timer 3. Erase Last One Pictures 4. Erase All Picture 1.
- Page 8 Figure 8. Select Medium Resolution Figure 7. Default High Resolution (2 Stars) (3 Stars) Figure 9. Select 1 Star Resolution Figure 10. Engage 2X Digital Zoom (1 Star) For 16X Magnification...
- Page 9 2. Self-Timer Mode With the camera is turned on, press the Mode Button (9) two times (until you see the timer icon), then press the Select Button (10). Once in this mode, press the Shutter Button (8) to activate the self-timer. The camera will beep for 10 seconds before taking the picture automatically.
- Page 10 3. Erase Last One Picture With the camera is turned on, press the Mode Button (8) three times and you will see 'ONE' with a trash can icon. Then, to erase the last picture, press and hold the Select Button (10) for 2 seconds.
- Page 11 4. Erase All Pictures With the camera is on, press the Mode Button (9) four times and you will see "ALL' and the trash can icon. Then, to erase all pictures that are in the camera, press and hold the Select Button (10) for 2 seconds.
- Page 12 D. Viewfinding and Taking Better Picture Tips How to use the binoculars: 1. Hold the MAGPiX B1380 in a comfortable viewing position, and adjust the left and right barrels (1 & 5) apart or together until one single circular field is seen with both of your eyes at the same time.
- Page 13 The area seen through the binocular is a circular area, approximately 10 times magnification of original image. The MAGPiX B1380 lens produces up to a 16X enlarged image with 4x3 standard shape. Figure 15. View area difference between binocular and camera You do not need to focus the binoculars for a focused picture.
- Page 14 Depending upon the amount of available light, the shutter speed is fast enough that you can capture terrific action shots. Try taking a picture of a helicopter in flight. You'll notice that when you view your picture, you will have stopped the helicopter's rotor blade in mid-flight.
- Page 15 E. Downloading Your Pictures To Your PC 1. Install the drivers and photo software. The CD included in the box contains the MAGPiX B1380 driver and bonus software (Mr. Photo). The drivers must be installed before you connect the MAGPiX B1380 to your computer.
- Page 16 - otherwise continue below to install Mr. Photo). After your computer restarts, re-insert the MAGPiX B1380 CD and click once on "Install Presto'Mr. Photo". Follow the instructions on the screen step by step. After the installation of "Presto!Mr.
- Page 17 Connect the large end of the included USB cable to the USB port of your computer, and connect the smaller end of this cable to the MAGPiX B1380. Then turn on your MAGPiX B1380. Your computer will find new hardware and update its system. Follow the onscreen instructions, if any.
- Page 18 4. You will see a window that shows all the picture files stored on your camera. 5. Copy your picture files on your camera to a folder on your computer. - For example, "My Picture" or "My Documents" 6. You can now open your pictures with your favorite imaging/ photo software.
- Page 19 Figure 17. After clicking on the “B1380” icon located in the “My Computer” folder.
- Page 20 Using Presto! Mr.Photo to download your photos. 1. Make sure the MAGPiX B1380 is connected with the USB cable to your computer. 2. Turn the MAGPiX B1380 on. 3. Launch the Presto'Mr.Photo application. 4. Click the "Set up Devices" icon and select "MAGPiX B1380"...
- Page 21 Figure 18. Click the “Set up Device” icon. (Looks like a wrench and a hammer).
- Page 22 Figure 19. Select Digital Camera for the MAGPiX B1380.
- Page 23 Figure 20. Click “Load DSC Pictures” icon (camera icon) and select “MAGPiX B1380”...
- Page 24 Figure 20. Click “Connect to Camera” at the top left of the screen to download your pictures.
- Page 25 Figure 22. Select photos you want and click “Save Selection”...
- Page 26 -160 images 2X (16X) (640x480) - 80 images 3-digit B/W Auto Auto Auto (1/8000sec, Max.) 58mm 10 seconds All / last one 60 seconds 4 x AAA Alkaline Battery 136x96x73 mm 310 grams (w/o battery) Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Full featured 10x25 binoculars...
- Page 27 System Requirements Personal computer with an operating system of either Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP. A CD-ROM to install the driver and application software. Minimum Penthium II 200 MHz CPU. 1 USB port available. VGA Video card able to support a minimum of 640 x 480 24- bit true color resolution.
- Page 28 G. Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Q. The pictures I take seem to be blurred or out of focus. A. Try taking pictures of objects or activities 45ft. or further away. Remember, the B1380's lens is focused from 45ft to infinity.
- Page 29 "AutoPlay". The menu should now appear. If you do not have an option for "AutoPlay, select 'open'. Then double click on the 'Drivers' folder. Inside the driver's folder, is the driver for the MAGPIX B1380. Double click on that file and the driver will install automatically.
- Page 30 Q. How do I learn to use the other functions in Mr. Photo? A. You can also visit NewSoft's website at www.newsoft.com. Q. Where can I find more help or information on my MAGPIX B1380? A. www.magpix.com...
- Page 31 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
- Page 32 Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Any questions or comments, please contact the MAGPiX Service Center: Telephone: Website: www.magpix.com...