Kobian CyperPix E450V, User Manual

Page 1: ...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 Cam...

Page 2: ...justing 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 I...

Page 3: ...ideo 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 Defaul...

Page 4: ...our dealer immediately if any of the items listed below are missing or damaged A U T O FO CUS f 7 7 23 1 m m 3 7 111mm EQ 1 2 7 4 9 Software Installation CD ROM User Manual Quick Start Guide Camera USB cable Audio Video cable Soft case Strap 2 AA batteries ...

Page 5: ...k 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 elect...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ...OCUS f 7 7 23 1 m m 3 7 111mm EQ 1 2 7 4 9 Macro Right button Operation lamp Viewfinder Zoom Out button Flash Up button Self timer Left button Replay Down button Zoom In button button button Battery cover LCD screen Play Pause button Shutter button Mode dial Power button Front Rear Top ...

Page 8: ...ist 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 DISP MENU SET Side NOTE Don t swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap ...

Page 9: ...es 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 ...

Page 10: ...emove 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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...

Page 12: ...tion 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 z z menu is sel...

Page 13: ...ff 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 ...

Page 14: ...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 VIDEO SYSTEM No No 00 ON PAL NTSC ENGLISH ON VIDEO SYSTEM No No 00 ON PAL NTSC ENGLISH ON LANGUAGE No No 00 ON PAL ENGL...

Page 15: ...xt 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 A C D B ...

Page 16: ...u 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...

Page 17: ...ay 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 sec...

Page 18: ...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 FOCUS INDICATOR No No 00 OFF ON PAL ENGLISH ON 154 154 N 2272 2272 154 154 N 2272 2272 AF Indicator AF Indicator OFF ...

Page 19: ...ted Be careful not to block or touch the lens T W 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 in...

Page 20: ... 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 ca...

Page 21: ... flashes green while the image is being stored in memory NOTES A shaking hand icon appears below the auto focus indicator if the camera is not held steady Low light warning The icon also appears when the shutter speed is greater than 1 40 seconds and the flash is turned off For example a shutter speed of 1 30 seconds with the flash set to Force Off results in a low light warning When the shutter b...

Page 22: ...uality Fine Normal Normal Normal Fine Normal 3 2 3 2 2272 2272 1120 544 F N N N F N Setting the Image Quality and Size in Auto Mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto mode 2 Press 3 Press to set the image QUALITY and SIZE 4 Press to complete the setting Taking Pictures in Manual Mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode 2 Press to turn the camera on 3 The shooting procedures are the same as described in ...

Page 23: ...ton again to complete the setting or press to move to another menu The resolution icon on the LCD screen changes to reflect the new resolution setting Changing Image Quality Compression 1 Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode 2 Press 3 Press to select the compression menu 4 Press to select the FINE or NORMAL image compression setting 5 Press again to confirm the setting or press the buttons to move to...

Page 24: ...door lighting and dark backgrounds 1 Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode 2 Press 3 Press to select EXP 4 Press to set the exposure value Avail able settings are 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 5 Press to confirm the setting or press to move to the next menu EXP 0 0 The exposure value appears on the LCD screen when the camera is in Manual mode 154 154 N EV 0 3 0 3 2272 2272 Displa...

Page 25: ...e 5 Press to confirm the setting or press to move to the next menu WHITE BALANCE AUTO 154 154 N EV 0 3 0 3 2272 2272 The white balance setting appears on the LCD screen when the camera is in Manual mode Mode Name Normal conditions the camera adjusts itself automatically Sun Outdoor daylight Auto Cloudy Outdoor cloudy conditions Tungsten Tungsten lighting indoor incandescent lighting Fluorescent In...

Page 26: ... of 1 2 4 and 8 seconds can be set in Slow Shutter mode 1 Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode 2 Press 3 Press to select SLOW SHUTTER 4 Press to set the slow shutter speed 1 2 4 8 seconds or OFF 5 Press to confirm the setting or press to move to the next menu SLOW SHUTTER OFF ISO SETTING 100 200 400 AUTO 154 154 N ISO 400 400 2272 2272 The ISO setting appears on the LCD screen when the camera is in M...

Page 27: ...h can be used in Auto and Manual photography modes but not in Video mode Mode Manual Video Auto Available Not available A 154 154 2S 2S N 2272 2272 The slow shutter speed setting appears on the LCD screen when 1 the camera is in Manual mode 2 the shutter is pressed halfway down and 3 the subject is in focus 16 16 N 2272 2272 The flash icon appears on the LCD screen when the camera is in Auto or Ma...

Page 28: ...um wide angle zoomed out setting and 16 cm at the maximum telephoto zoomed in setting NOTES Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the subject Any flash setting OFF ON AUTO and Red Eye Reduc tion can be used in Macro mode Entering Macro mode doesn t change the current flash setting 16 16 N 2272 2272 The macro icon appears on the LCD screen when the camera is...

Page 29: ...ke sure the self timer icon 2 2 seconds or 10 10 seconds appears on the LCD screen then press the shutter button 4 The self timer LED at the front of the camera flashes red if the flash is turned on The LED flashes green if the flash is turned off NOTE Press to cancel the self timer at any time OFF Setting Description Turns self timer off Two seconds Press once Ten seconds Press again 10 2 154 154...

Page 30: ...ES In Video mode the resolution is set to 320x208 pixels Video resolution cannot be changed Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording The maximum length of an individual video clip depends on the amount of available memory Use a higher capacity SD card to record longer video clips Video recording stops automatically when memory is full Adjust the white balance before recording video T...

Page 31: ...O RESOLUTION COMPRESSION QUALITY Manual Video Auto Function Mode 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec EXPOSURE Exposure Value 2 0 to 2 0 100 200 400 AUTO AUTO BW 3 2 2272 1120 544 F N A FILL DAYLIGHT CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT BLACK WHITE 2272x1504 2272x1704 1120x840 544x408 FINE NORMAL AUTO RED EYE OFF Functions Available in Each Camera Mode ...

Page 32: ...ontrol video clip playback press to play press again to pause Press to stop and skip to the previous or next file After a video clip plays to the end of the file the first frame appears on the LCD screen Replaying the Last Image Quickly View a photo or video clip on the LCD screen immediately after it is captured The quick review function is available in each capture mode 1 Press to view the most ...

Page 33: ...d is high lighted 4 Use to select an image 5 Press the telephoto T button to display the selected image in full screen size Zooming the Displayed Image Magnify a image in Playback mode by zooming in on it from 1 0X to 8 0X 1 Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode 2 Press T to magnify the image 3 Press W to zoom out to the original full sized image 2003 07 04 09 05 1 6 1 6 1 6 When an image is zoomed ...

Page 34: ...e photos and video clips that you don t want to keep to make more memory avail able for new files You can erase individual files or all files when the camera is in Play back mode Erasing a Single Image 1 Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode 2 Press 3 Press to enter the ERASE ONE menu 4 Press to select YES to erase the file or select NO to cancel the action and return to the main menu 5 Press to ret...

Page 35: ...u want to erase Files that have been protected see the following section are not erased even if Erase All is selected Protecting Photos and Video Clips Individual files can be protected locked or unprotected unlocked Protect any photos or video clips that you want to keep to ensure that they are not accidentally erased 1 Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode 2 Press to scroll through the files until...

Page 36: ... protec tion The icon does not appear when unprotected images are viewed on the LCD screen Playing a Slide Show Auto Play In slide show mode photos are displayed in sequence on the LCD screen for a period of three seconds each 1 Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode 2 The last photo taken appears on the LCD screen 3 Press 4 Press to select SLIDE SHOW and press SET 5 The slide show begins automatical...

Page 37: ...s you to copy individual or all files photos and video clips that are stored in the camera s internal memory to an installed SD memory card 1 Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode 2 Press 3 Press to select COPY TO CARD 4 Press to enter the COPY TO CARD menu 5 Press to select ONE or ALL ONE A single selected file stored in the camera s internal memory is copied to the installed SD card ALL All files ...

Page 38: ...RMAT menu 4 Press to select YES or NO 5 Press to confirm the selection YES formats the memory card NO cancels the formatting operation 6 If YES is selected the camera begins format ting the internal or SD card memory 7 The message NO IMAGE appears on the LCD screen in Playback mode when format ting is complete NOTE Formatting memory permanently erases the contents of memory Photos and video clips ...

Page 39: ...he new folder is named 101V3320 iii The maximum folder number is 999 iv If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 0999 the camera will display the warning message FILE NUMBER OVER v If FILE NUMBER OVER appears follow one of the two methods below a Format the memory The folder number and file number are initialized and renumbered from 100 and 0001 respectively b Turn on Fi...

Page 40: ...C ENGLISH No No 00 3 Press to select ON or OFF 4 Press to complete the setting and move to another menu ON The camera assigns all subsequent file numbers se quentially in ascending order starting from the last number used If a new SD card is inserted in the camera the file numbering continues from the last number used OFF The camera stores the last file number used When another SD card is inserted...

Page 41: ...e for video clip AVI files Print Order Setting 1 Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode 2 Press to select a photo and set a print order 3 Press 4 Press to select PRINT SETTING 5 Press to enter the PRINT SETTING menu 6 In the SETTING MODE menu press to confirm the print setting for the selected photo 7 After setting the first image press to scroll to another image and repeat the proce dure 8 Press to ...

Page 42: ... Matching the printer reads this data and adjusts the printed image according to the captured settings Images printed this way have superior results Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for full details about PRINT Image Matching PRINT Image Matching is copyrighted by Seiko Epson Corporation NOTE The PIM feature is only supported for photos stored on an SD card Photos stored in t...

Page 43: ...nformation 3 Everything that would normally appear on the camera s LCD screen such as photo and video clip playback slide shows and image or video capture appears on the TV NOTE The camera LCD screen turns off automatically during video output Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode The digital camera supports both NTSC used in U S A Japan and other countries and PAL used in Europe and other areas ...

Page 44: ...d from the camera and insert it in an SD card reader that is connected to a computer NOTE If you are using a PC card reader with a notebook computer first insert the SD card into the PC card adapter optional and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card slot Using an SD card reader connected to a notebook computer 2 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click the remova...

Page 45: ...ation regarding the USB port location 3 Turn on the camera 4 The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed NOTES 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 Windows 98 98SE If this is the first time the camera has been connected to the compu...

Page 46: ...mera will be stored in the internal memory If an SD card is installed photos and video clips are stored on the SD card Optional SD Memory Card Photos video clips and other information recorded by the camera is stored on the SD card using the Design rule for Camera File system DCF protocol The DCF protocol is designed to accommodate file and data exchange be tween digital cameras and other devices ...

Page 47: ... s CD ROM drive 2 The installation program starts automatically 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers NOTES If the installation program does not start automatically open the CD ROM in My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click on the file named install exe to start the program You can also click Run in the Windows Startup menu enter the CD ROM drive install exe and then ...

Page 48: ...eps to install the photo editing application 1 Insert the software installation CD ROM in your computer s CD ROM drive 2 The installation program starts automatically 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software 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 di...

Page 49: ...the computer hard drive 8 When installation is computer select Yes I want to restart my computer now to restart your computer NOTE If the installation program does not start automatically open the CD ROM in My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click on the file named install exe to start the pro gram You can also click Run in the Windows Startup menu enter the CD ROM drive install exe and th...

Page 50: ...te 4 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 To start the program click Start Programs MGI PhotoSuite 4 MGI PhotoSuite 4 ...

Page 51: ...f timer Self timer Self timer Red Always On Blinking ms Standby w Flash w o Flash w Flash 1 4 sec 5 8 sec 9 10 sec w o Flash Busy Auto Manual Video Play back ON OFF Camera Status Power On until ready Dial Mode Change Mass Storage General Record Play LCD Off Flash Charging til ready Video AF Lock Video Recording Capture Still Image Saving Image Erase All Slide Show Reading Copy to Card Copying Self...

Page 52: ...ded video cable to connect the camera to a TV set the video system to the correct setting NTSC or PAL install the USB driver before you connect the camera to a computer turn the camera on if the battery low indicator appears on the LCD screen replace the batteries immediately this camera cannot display non DCIF images hold the camera steady when shooting pictures turn the Macro mode on if the subj...

Page 53: ...re Compensation White Balance ISO Preview Display Mode White Balance Preview Display Mode Beep Date Style Focus Indicator Auto Power Off LCD Confirm TV Out Language File No Reset ON ENGLISH NTSC ON 3 MIN ON Y M D ON OSD AND IMAGE AUTO OSD AND IMAGE AUTO AUTO 0 0 FORCE OFF NORMAL 2272X1704 OSD AND IMAGE FORCE OFF 2272X1704 NORMAL IMAGE ONLY Manual Mode Video Mode Set Mode ...

Page 54: ...c With CCD variable electronic shutter Digital Zoom Preview Mode up to 2X continuous Playback Mode up to 8X scrollable Image File Format EXIF 2 1 compatible format JPEG compression DCF compatible Supports DPOF PIM II White Balance Auto Manual 5 modes in manual selection day light cloudy tungsten fluorescent black white Picture Storage Internal 16 MB embedded Nandgate flash memory External SD memor...