Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MD 85173 del fabbricante Medion
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Cover DigiCam MD 85173 UK.FH11 Wed Jul 13 11:12:41 2005 Seite 1 09/05 Medion Electronics Ltd. 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wilts.
1 T able of content s 2 Safety Inst ructions ..................................................... 4 2.1 WARNINGS ............................................................................... 4 2.2 Batteries .........................................
2 5.10 Setting the driver ..................................................................... 28 5.11 Protecting photos against accidental deletion ......................... 28 5.12 Viewing images on a television set.................................
3 1 Contents of p ackage Please ensure that the following items are included in the box: 1x Digital camera MD 85173 1x user manual 2x AAA batteries 1x USB cable 1x TV cable 1x audio cable 1x CD-ROM (d.
4 2 Safety Instructions 2.1 WARNINGS To prevent possible injury, please observe the following warnings when using this product. • Do not aim the viewfinder at the sun or other intense light. Aiming at the sun through the vi ewfinder could injure your eyesight.
5 2.2 Batteries Observe the following instruction when handling battery used in this product. • Improper use of battery may lead to leakage or explosion. • Check battery polarity befor e inserting. Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backward.
6 • Avoid rapid temperature change. Rapidly moving the equipment between hot and cold temperatu res may form water droplets on its exterior and interior. To prevent the condensation, place the equipment in its carry case or a plastic bag before exposing it in a rapid temperature change.
7 3 Getting st arted 3.1 Parts of your camera Familiarise yourself with the parts of your camera before use. That makes it easier to operate the camera.
8 3.2 Inserting the batteries Use two AAA (micro) batteries. 1 Push the cover of the battery compartment in the direction indicated to open the com- partment. 2 Open the cover of the battery compartment. 3 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment and ensure that the polarity is correct.
9 3.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card You can use SD or MMC cards to increase the memory capacity. Switch off the camera before inserting the card. Insert the card as follows (photographs, sound and video recordings are no longe r stored in the internal memory, but stored on the card).
10 3.4 Attaching the carrying strap Attach the carrying strap for your convenience and for safety reaso ns. 1 Pass the loop of the carrying strap through the eye as shown in the illustration. 2 Pull the other end of the carrying strap through the loop of the thin cord and pull the carrying strap tight.
11 4 Basic operation 4.1 Switching the camera on and off Switchi ng the camer a on Press the On/Off button f or 1-2 seconds to switch the camera on. If the camer a is not switched on, check the polarity of the ba tteries and ensur e that they are charg ed.
12 4.2 Using the mode buttons The camera features five operating modes. • Still image mode – for taking digital images/photographs • Video mode – for taking high-qualit y videos with sound •.
13 4.3 Taking photographs 4.3.1 LCD descriptions display Status symbols in th e photography mode Number of photographs taken, number of photographs available 0.5 megapixel image mode Battery status 0.8 megapixel image mode Single shot mode 2.0 megapixel image mode Burst mode 3.
14 4.3.2 Snapshot Press the On/Off button to switch the camera on. 1 Select single shot mode When the camera is switched on, it is automa- tically in still photograph mode. If this is not the case, press the mode button to select the photography mode.
15 4 Taking a photograph Press the shutter release down fully to take a photgraph. A sound signals that the photograph has been taken. Photographs taken with the camera are saved as JPEG files.
16 4.4 Recording audio 1 Press the button twice to activate the digital recording function. The symbol is shown on the LCD. Before recording, the information shown at right is displayed. Press the shutter release once to start sound recording. 2 The information shown here is displayed when recording was started using the shutter release.
17 4.5 Making video clips 4.5.1 LCD descriptions The elapsed time is shown at the top right. The remaining time is shown at the bottom left. The display is not cha nged during recording an d is not updated until record ing is comp lete. 4.5.2 Making a video clip Switch the camera on.
18 4.6 Playing images, audio and videos 4.6.1 LCD descriptions Status symbols in pla y mode 2004:02:11 12:02:47 01/10 Current system time: 11.02.2004, 12:02:47 Number of photographs taken / total phot.
19 Thumbnail view While playing photos, videos and sound recordings, you can open the thumbnail view by pressing the confirm button (OK button). This mode allows you to view several photos, videos or sound recordings at once. Use the control buttons , , and to select a file and press OK to play the file.
20 Formatting the memor y You may wish to format the memor y in order to re-set the orginal data structure of the internal memory or the external card, resp. Please note that all the recordings will be lost during formatting. Press the button to open the configuration mode.
21 5 Advanced operation 5.1 Using the flash If there is not enough available light fo r your phot o, the built-in flash can provide the additional light required.
22 5.3 Changing menu options The camera features image, playback and configuration menus. 1 Press the menu button to select these menus from the photography or playback mode. For the configuration mode menu, press twice. 2 Press the (up) and (down) buttons to select the corresponding option and press the OK button to confirm.
23 5.4 List of menu options The menu contents vary in accordance with the operating mode. The menu contents may vary in accordance with the camera model.
24 Playback mode Menu Setting Description Lock Current Protect current photo to prev ent accidental deletion Unlock Current Cancel protection for current photo Lock All Protect all photos to prevent a.
25 5.5 Exposure compensation By correcting the exposure value (EV), you can adjust images which appear too light or too dark. 1 Selecting the image mode Press the menu button in photography mode. 2 Selecting EV Select the EV item in the menu and press OK to open the exposure option.
26 2 Select the “Language” menu item and press OK to confirm. 3 Select the required language. 5.7 Setting the image resolution The basic setting for the image resolution is 3.0 megapixels. 1 Press the menu button in photography mode. 2 Press or to select the “Resolution” option and press OK to confirm.
27 3 Press “up” or "down” to select the “Exposure” option and press OK to confirm. • “Super fine” is the best qualit y which requires most memory, • “Fine” is medium quality with a m edium memory requirement and • “Economy” is nor mal quality w ith a low memory requirement.
28 5.10 Setting the driver The default driver setting is MASS (see also the tabel “Configuration mode” on page 24). 1 Press the button to activate the configuration menu. 2 Select the “Drive Type” item in the menu and press OK to confirm. 3 Press or to select the required driver t ype and press OK to confirm.
29 Note Protected photos cannot be deleted but can be formatted. 5.12 Viewing images on a television set 1 Connect the TV output of the camera to the video input of the television set using the cable supplied. 2 Connect the audio input of the TV to the headphon e jack of the camera.
30 3 Now change the time setting. Select the setting required using the control buttons and , and then change the value using the and control buttons. Press OK to confirm the values after you have finished making the settings. The date and time can only be displayed by the camera in playback mode.
31 6 Installing the sof tware 6.1 Supported operating systems • Windows 98 SE • Windows Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SW, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows ME or Windows XP systems are pre-installed. 6.2 Installing the driver Driver installation is similar for the various Windows systems.
32 1. When the camera is connected to the computer in MASS mode, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on your PC monitor. Click “Next” to open the next window 2. Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and click “Next”. 3. Select “Specify a location” and click “Browse”.
33 5. Click “Finish” to complete installation. 6. You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD during the installation process: 6.2.2 Installing the driver in TWAIN mode 1. Connect the camera to the computer. The s y stem should automatically recognise that a new device has been connected.
34 4. When installing the driver on Windows XP the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Select “Install the software automatically” (recommended). The following window may appear. Click “Continue” and wait until the installation is complete. 5. The installation procedure under Windows ME is similar.
35 7 T ransferring files to your PC After you install the drivers, you can transfer your photos, videos and sound recordings to the PC using t he USB cable, and view, play and edit them on your PC. The camera switches to USB mode. 1 Switch your PC on.
36 8 S pecifications Sensor 1/2" CMOS Pixels 3.1 million Effective resolu tion 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x 768, 800x600 Interpolated resolution 2560x1920, 2304x1728 Phot o: JPEG (EXI F 2.
37 9 Memory requirement Resolution/ PIXELS Quality Image size in kB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 G Superfine appr. 830 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 Fine appr. 600 5 10 20 40 80 160 320 640 2560x1920/ 5 MP Economy appr. 510 6 12 24 48 96 192 384 768 Superfine appr.
38 10 T roubleshooting If your camera does not work properly, please check the following items. If the problem still exists please contact your dealer. Symptoms Cause and solution Cause: Not enough light Error A Camera does not take photos Solution: Change angle of camera to i nclude more light or use automatic flash.
39 11 Further information 11.1 Safety instructions Although this product is safe, pleas e observe the following information and warnings. Caution 1. Do not modify or dismantle the camera. 2. Contact your dealer for repa irs and inspectio ns. 3. Do not shake the camera or subject it to hard knocks.
40 11.3 Photo tips For excellent photographs, pleas e observe the following tips: • Do not move the camera quickly to prevent the photos being out of focus. Hold the camera steady when pressing the shutter release. Do not move the camera immediately after pressing the shutter release.
41 • Battery power is reduced in cold environments ( − 10°C or colder, applies to alkaline batteries in particular). • Warm up batterie s before use in cold environments (e.g. in your pocket). • When using a heat source, do not allow batteries to come into contact with it.
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