Kobian CyperPix E450V User manual

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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 .............................................................................. 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

Using an Optional AC Power Adapter ..................................................................... 7

Turning the Power On ............................................................................................. 8

Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 8

Setting the Beep Sound .......................................................................................... 9

LCD Photo Confirmation Setup .............................................................................. 9

Auto Power Off Settings ......................................................................................... 9

TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................................... 10

Setting the Language ............................................................................................ 11

Restoring Default Settings .................................................................................... 11

Using a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 12

Inserting an SD memory card ....................................................................... 12

Removing an SD memory card .................................................................... 12

Setting the Camera Mode ..................................................................................... 13

Auto Photo Mode ......................................................................................... 13

Manual Photo Mode ..................................................................................... 13

Playback Mode ............................................................................................. 13

Video Mode .................................................................................................. 13

Set Mode ...................................................................................................... 13

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3 Taking Pictures .................................................................................... 14

Previewing a Picture ............................................................................................. 14

Setting the LCD Display Mode .............................................................................. 14

Using the Auto Focus Indicator ............................................................................ 15

Turning off the Auto Focus Indicator ............................................................ 15

Using the Zoom Feature ...........................................................................................

Using the Digital Zoom ............................................................................... 16

Using the Auto and Manual Photography Modes .................................................. 17

Using the Mode Dial ..................................................................................... 17

Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ............................................................................... 18

Setting the Image Quality and Size in Auto Mode................................................. 19

Taking Pictures in Manual Mode ........................................................................... 19

Changing the Image Resolution and Quality ........................................................ 20

Changing Image Resolution ......................................................................... 20

Changing Image Quality (Compression): ..................................................... 20

Adjusting the Exposure ......................................................................................... 21

Setting the White Balance .................................................................................... 22

Adjusting the ISO Speed....................................................................................... 23

Setting Slow Shutter Speed .................................................................................. 23

Setting the Flash ................................................................................................... 24

Using the Macro Mode .......................................................................................... 25

Setting the Self-Timer ........................................................................................... 26

Recording Video Clips .......................................................................................... 27

Functions Available in Each Camera Mode .......................................................... 28

4 Reviewing Photos & Video Clips ....................................................... 29

Viewing Pictures ................................................................................................... 29

Replaying the Last Image Quickly ........................................................................ 29

Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode .................................................................... 30

Zooming the Displayed Image .............................................................................. 30

Panning Across an Image ..................................................................................... 31

Erasing Files from Memory ................................................................................... 31

Erasing a Single Image ................................................................................ 31

Erasing All Unprotected Images ................................................................... 32

Protecting Photos and Video Clips ....................................................................... 32

Removing Protection .................................................................................... 33

Playing a Slide Show (Auto Play) ......................................................................... 33

Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card .............................................. 34

Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory ............................................................... 35

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5 File Names & Printing ......................................................................... 36

Folder Names ....................................................................................................... 36

File Names............................................................................................................ 36

File Number Reset ................................................................................................ 37

DPOF Print Settings ............................................................................................. 38

Print Order Setting........................................................................................ 38

RESET Mode ............................................................................................... 39

PRINT Image Matching......................................................................................... 39

6 Making Connections ........................................................................... 40

Viewing Images on a TV ....................................................................................... 40

Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode .............................................................. 40

Downloading Images to a Computer..................................................................... 41

Using a Flash Memory Card Reader ............................................................ 41

Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable .......................... 42

Understanding Camera Memory and Storage ...................................................... 43

7 Installing Software .............................................................................. 44

Installing the Software Driver ................................................................................ 44

Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE ............................................................................ 45

Using the MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE Application ......................................................... 47

8 Appendix .............................................................................................. 48

Indicator Lamp Status .......................................................................................... 48

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 49

Default Settings ................................................................................................... 50

Specifications ........................................................................................................ 51

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1 Getting Started

Package Contents

Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below are missing or

damaged.

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CD-ROM User Manual Quick Start Guide

Camera USB cable Audio/Video cable

Soft case Strap 2 AA batteries

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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

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

• 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Safety Information

• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this cam-

era in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of elec-

tric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out

by authorized service providers.

• Do not fire the flash too close to people or animal’s eyes, especially for

young children. Eye damage may be caused.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the cam-

era with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture

creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and

animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera.

• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the

power off immediately and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.

Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never

attempt to repair the camera on your own.

Getting Started

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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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B pe-

ripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause a harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-

pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded inter-

face cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or

accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must

be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

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Getting Started

Camera Components

Viewfinder

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Lens

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Macro/Right button

Operation lamp

Viewfinder

/ /Zoom Out button

Flash/Up button

Self-timer/Left button

Replay/Down button

/Zoom In button

button

Battery cover

LCD screen / Play/ Pause button

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Shutter button

Mode dial

Power button

Front

Rear

Top

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Using the Included Accessories

Attaching the Wrist Strap

The illustration shows how to attach the wrist strap to your camera.

Using the Soft Case

• Store the camera in the included

soft case when not in use.

• Slide the camera in the case with

the LCD screen facing down as

illustrated.

DC IN terminal

Battery cover

Video out terminal / USB port

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Side

NOTE:

Don’t swing the camera

when carrying it by the

wrist strap.

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2 Preparing to Take Pictures

Installing the Batteries

The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or two rechargeable Li CR-V3

batteries. Although an AC power adapter is not included, a standard 3.3 VDC/2.0A

adapter can be purchased separately and used to power the camera.

1 Slide open the battery cover.

2 Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries with the

positive (+) and negative (–) poles matching

the directions indicated inside the battery

cover.

3 Slide the battery cover back into the closed

position.

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Low Battery Indicator

The low battery indicator appears on the LCD monitor when the batteries near

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.

•Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan on

using it for more than two weeks.

•The camera body will feel warm after extended use. This

is normal.

•Use an optional AC power adapter when using the camera

for extended periods.

Using an Optional AC Power Adapter

Plug the small AC power adapter connector into the DC-in jack on the side of the cam-

era (A). Plug the other end of the adapter into a wall socket (B).

NOTE:

Use an AC adapter that meets the camera’s power specifica-

tions (DC3.3V/2.0A). Using an incorrect AC power adapter

may result in permanent damage to the camera.

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DATE/TIME

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DATE/TIME

2003.01.04. 18:23

Y/M/D OK

NOTES:

•Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting

the power adapter.

•The camera automatically switches to AC power adapter-

powered operation when the adapter is plugged into the

camera.

•Use the power adapter when using the camera for ex-

tended periods, such as when connected to a computer.

Turning the Power On

Press and hold the button until the LED indicator begins flashing

green. It takes about 3 seconds to power on the camera.

NOTE:

•Set the date and time after turning on the camera for the

first time.

•The lens barrel will not extend if the camera is turned on

while the Mode dial is set to or Playback modes.

Setting the Date and Time

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press the down button until the

DATE/TIME icon is highlighted.

3 Press to enter the DATE/TIME menu.

4 Press / to change the year.

5 Press / to advance to the month

setting. Repeat to set the date and time.

6 Press / to change the date format:

Y/M/D, M/D/Y, or D/M/Y.

7 Select OK and press to save the new

date and time.

Preparing to Take Pictures

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Setting the Beep Sound

The camera “beep” sound can be turned on or off in the mode menus.

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press until the BEEP icon is selected.

3 Press / to select ON or OFF.

Note:

The default BEEP setting is ON.

LCD Photo Confirmation Setup

The camera displays a photo on the LCD screen imme-

diately after it is taken when the LCD Confirm function is

turned on. This function can be turned on or off in the

mode menus.

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press until the LCD CONFIRM menu

is selected.

3 Press / to select ON or OFF.

Auto Power Off Settings

The camera can turn itself off automatically after a set period of inactivity. Change the

auto power off duration in the mode menus.

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press until the AUTO POWER OFF

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3 Press / to select OFF, 1 (min.), 3 (min.), or 5 (min.).

BEEP

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Note:

The default auto power off setting is 3 minutes.

1 minute: The camera automatically turns off the LCD screen if there is no

activity after one minute. Press to turn on the camera.

3 minutes: The camera automatically turns off the LCD screen if there is no

activity after three minutes. Press to turn on the camera.

5 minutes: The camera automatically turns off the LCD screen if there is no

activity after five minutes. Press to turn on the camera.

Off: The camera does not turn off automatically.

NOTE:

The auto power off function is disabled when an AC power

adapter is used to power the camera.

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. The default camera setting varies according to the

country of purchase.

NTSC:U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.

PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press until the VIDEO SYSTEM menu is selected.

3 Press / to select NTSC or PAL.

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Setting the Language

The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different

languages. The language can be changed in the mode menus.

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press until the LANGUAGE menu is selected.

3 Press / to select the language.

Restoring Default Settings

You can easily change all the settings you made back to

their initial setting.

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press until the DEFAULT SETTING

menu is selected.

3 Press to enter the menu.

4 To return all settings to their default values,

press to select YES.

5 Press to confirm and restore default

settings.

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Using a Memory Card

Inserting an SD memory card

1 Slide open the battery cover (A). The card slot is located next to the battery

compartment.

2 Slide the SD card into the slot in the direction illustrated (B).

Removing an SD memory card

1 Slide open the battery cover (A).

2 Gently press the SD card toward the camera and release it. The SD card

ejects part way out of the slot (C).

3 Hold the card and pull it out of the slot.

4 Close the battery cover (D).

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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.

Manual Photo Mode

Manual photo mode let you set exposure and white balance settings before taking a

photo.

Playback Mode

In playback mode you can review, erase, and protect photos and video clips.

Video Mode

The camera can record video clips with audio in video mode. White balance can be set

manually before recording a video clip.

Set Mode

Set mode allows you to change a number of camera settings such as the date and time,

auto power off setting, and others.

NOTE:

When the camera is connected to a computer with the

included USB cable, the camera mode is set to

Mass Storage Mode regardless of the mode dial setting.

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3 Taking Pictures

Previewing a Picture

Preview photos on the LCD screen before pressing the shutter button.

1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Manual mode.

2 Press to turn on the camera.

3 The LED indicator next to the viewfinder flashes green.

4 The image automatically appears on the LCD screen together with informa-

tion about current camera settings.

Setting the LCD Display Mode

Turn the LCD screen preview on or off by pressing .

1 Press once to turn the on-screen information display (OSD) off.

2 In Auto, Manual, and Video modes, press once to turn the OSD off,

twice to turn the LCD off, and once again to turn the LCD and OSD on.

3 Press again to turn the image-only OSD on.

NOTE:

The LCD display mode (Auto / Image Only / Off) is saved

when the camera is turned off. The display mode setting

remains when the camera is turned on again.

OSD information appears on the LCD screen for only three seconds when the display

mode is set to Image Only or LCD Off mode. OSD information remains on the screen in

Auto display mode.

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Auto Mode: the image and on-screen infor-

mation OSD are shown on the LCD screen

Image Only Mode: the OSD information

does not appear on the LCD screen

Taking Pictures

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Using the Auto Focus Indicator

When using the LCD screen to frame a shot, align

the auto focus indicator in the center of the screen

with the subject.

Turning off the Auto Focus Indicator

Follow these steps to turn the auto focus indicator off.

1 Turn the mode dial to .

2 Press until the auto focus indicator is

highlighted.

3 Press to select OFF. The setting is saved

and applied immediately.

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Press W to zoom out for a wide-

angle shot (subject appears

further away).

Press T to zoom in for a tele-

photo shot (subject appears

Using the Zoom Feature

The digital camera allows you to zoom in on a subject for a telephoto shot, or zoom out

for a wide-angle shot.

NOTE:

The lens barrel slides in and out from the camera body when

the zoom is adjusted. Be careful not to block or touch the

lens.

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The upper part of the zoom

slider indicates the digital zoom.

Optical zoom is represented by

the lower part of the slide.

Using the Digital Zoom

The digital camera is equipped

with digital zoom capabilities

that further enhance the optical

zoom properties of the lens.

Digital zoom works by enlarging

the center portion of an image

through a software interpolation

process. When the camera’s

optical zoom factor reaches

3.0X, the digital zoom is used to

achieve magnification levels up

to 6.0X in combinatioin with the

optical zoom.

Taking Pictures

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Using the Auto and Manual Photography Modes

The digital camera offers two photography modes: Auto and Manual .

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.

Manual mode allows users to manually adjust camera settings such as exposure and

white balance, allowing skilled users to fine-tune settings to suit conditions, and to

achieve a variety of special photographic effects.

If an SD card is not inserted in the camera, photos are stored on the camera’s internal

memory. When an SD card is inserted, the camera reads and writes to the SD card, not

to the internal memory. Remove the SD card to access the camera’s internal memory.

Using the Mode Dial

Turn the mode dial at the top of the camera to change the camera’s working mode at

any time.

Playback mode

Set mode

Auto photo mode Manual photo mode

Video mode

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