Advent MP82 User manual

MP82
Instruction
Manual

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Precautions
yBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
yDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which
could damage your eyesight.
yDo not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any
way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when
exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service
providers.
yDo not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young
children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from
infants when using flash.
yKeep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with
wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger
of electric shock.
yKeep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to
prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
yIf you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off
immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair.
Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.
yUse only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of
the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

Before Use
-If you see this symbol-
Care and Maintenance
•Do not strongly shake or bump the
•Care of the camera
camera. The camera may stop operating
normally, pict ures may not be recorded or
the lens may be damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction. Make sure that sand or
dust does not get into the lens or the
terminals when using the camera on a
beach etc.
• Make sure that water does not get into the
camera when using it on a rainy day or on
a beach.
• If water or seawater splashes on the
camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the
camera body carefully.
About the LCD monitor
• Do not press the LCD monitor with
excessive force. Uneven colours may
appear on the LCD monitor and it may
malfunction.
• Condensation may form on the LCD
monitor in places with large temperature
differences. Wipe the condensation with a
soft, dry cloth.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on,
the picture on the LCD monitor will be
slightly darker than usual at first. However,
the picture will return to normal brightness
when the internal temperature of the
camera increases.
About the Lens
• Do not press the lens with excessive
force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens
facing the sun as it may cause the camera
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you
leave the camera outside or near a
window.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. However there may be some
dark or bright spots (red, blue or green)
on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
The spots will not be recorded on
pictures on the built-in memory
or a card.
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Before Use
About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes as
described below. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
– When the camera is taken from the cold
outdoors to the warm indoors.
– When the camera is taken from outside
to inside an air-conditioned car.
– When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. blows directly on the camera.
– In humid places.
• To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature of
the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. If condensation occurs, turn
the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally
when the temperature of the camera
becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
When not using the camera for a long
period of time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature:
15oo C to 25 C,
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card
from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera,
it will discharge even if the camera is
turned off. If the battery continues to be
left in the camera, it will discharge
excessively and may become unusable
even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period
of time, we recommend charging it once a
year. Remove the battery from the camera
and store it again after it has completely
discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a
desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a
closet or a cabinet.
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Contents
PRECAUTIONS I
CARE A ND MA IN TE N A N CE II
CONTENTS IV
GETTING STARTED 1
USING THIS MENU 1
UNPACKING 2
PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3
INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5
ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5
INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6
ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6
DCF PROTOCOL 6
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE /DATE
&TIME 7
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7
SETTING THE DATE &TIME 7
USING THE LCD MONITOR 9
REC MODE 9
PLAYBACK MODE 10
CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 11
BASIC OPERATION 12
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 12
POWER SAVING FUNCTION 12
CHANGING THE MODE 13
SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND
PLAYBACK MODE 13
SELECTING THE REC MODE 13
USING THE MENUS 15
REC MENU 15
SETUP MENU 16
BASIC RECORDING 19
RECORDING STILL IMAGES 19
USING THE QMODE 20
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 21
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 22
USING THE FLASH 23
USING THE MACRO 24
USING THE SELF-TIMER &BURST 25
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 26
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 26
RECORDINGAUDIO CLIPS 27
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 27
RECORDINGAVOICE MEMO TO STILL
IMAGES 28
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 28
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 29
SETTING THE METERING 29
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 29
SETTING THE ISO 30
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 30
SETTING THE AEB 30
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 30
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 31
SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT 31
SETTING DATE STAMP 31
PLAYBACK 32
PLAYING BACK IMAGES 32
PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 32
MAGNIFYING &TRIMMING STILL IMAGES
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VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 34
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 34
DELETING FILES 35
DELETING A SINGLE FILE 35
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 36
DELETING ALL FILES 36
PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 37

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PROTECTING ALL FILES 37
PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 38
EDITING IMAGES 39
ROTATING STILL IMAGES 39
CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 39
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 40
COPYING THE FILES 41
SETTING THE DPOF 42
CHOOSINGASTARTUP IMAGE 43
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 44
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 44
WINDOWS®44
MACINTOSH®44
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 45
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVER 46
INSTALLING PRESTO!MR.PHOTO 46
MAKING CONNECTIONS 47
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 47
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 48
USING THE CARD READER 48
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 48
APPENDIX 49
ABOUT THE FOLDER &FILE NAME 49
FOLDER STRUCTURE 49
FILE NAMING 49
FORMATTING THE MEMORY 50
TROUBLESHOOTING 51
SPECIFICATIONS 52
FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST 53

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Getting Started
Using This Menu
Getting Started
This section contains information you should know before using this camera.
Basic Operation
This section explains all recording features of this camera.
Basic Recording
This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files.
Other Recording Functions
This section explains common operations about recording images.
Playback
This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and
audio files.
Making Connections
This section tells you how to connect this camera to a computer or TV.
Appendix
This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification.
The meanings of the symbols used in this user's manual are explained below:
This indicates cautions that should be read before using these
functions.
This indicates the useful information when using this camera.
This indicates the reference page.
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Unpacking
Camera USB Cable AV Cable
Soft Case(*) Strap 2 x AA Batteries
Software Installation
CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Battery Charger(*)
yActual accessories may be different.
yItems marked with (*) are available as optional
accessories.
yNote that the shape of the charger plug depends on
the area where you purchased the camera.
yDo not swing the camera around by the strap.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Flash ( page 23)
2. Self-timer Lamp
3. Lens
4. Microphone
5. Zoom Button ( page 22)
yThumbnail ( page 34)
yPlayback Zoom
(page 33)
6. Playback Button
(page 13)
7. Menu Button ( page 15)
8. Operation Lamp
9. Mode Button ( page 13)
10. Delete Button ( page 35)
11. LCD Monitor ( page 9)
12. SET/DISP Button
(page 11)
13. Flash Button ( page 23)
14. Macro Button ( page 24)

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15. Strap Ring
16. Shutter Button
( page 19, 26)
17. Power Button ( page 12)
18. Speaker
19. USB/AV Terminal
( page 18, 48)
21. Battery Cover ( page 5)
22. Tripod Socket

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Inserting the Batteries
The camera is powered by twoAA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries.
Open the battery cover.
ySlide the battery cover in the
direction indicated by the
arrow.
Insert the batteries.
yInsert two AA-size batteries
with the positive (+) and
negative (-) poles matching
the directions indicated
inside the battery room.
Close the battery cover.
Low Battery Indicator
A low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly
exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator
appears.
yRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
yBe sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.
yUse only Alkaline or Ni-MH battery to power this camera. Use of types battery is
not recommended.
yReplace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.
yRemove batteries if you will not be using them for a long time.
yThe camera body may feel warm after extended use. This is normal.
About Battery Type
After replacing the batteries, please check the Battery Type in the setup menu (
page 18).
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Inserting the Memory Card
You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath
the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment.
Open the battery cover.
ySlide the battery cover in the
direction indicated by the
arrow.
Insert the card.
yInsert the card with the label
facing up and the arrow
pointing in.
yTo remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull
the card out and close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover.
yIt may damage the card or data if removing the card while the camera is Power
On.
yDo not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.
About Camera Memory
This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the
camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal
memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the
memory card.
DCF Protocol
The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory structure
for the memory card. Images that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed on
DCF-compatible cameras from other manufacturers.
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Setting the Display Language / Date & Time
When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a language
and set the date & time before using the camera.
Setting the Display Language
Turn the power on, and set the camera
to the Setup Menu ( page 16).
Select [ Language].
yPress or to select
[LANGUAGE] then press or the
SET button to launch the submenu.
Select a language.
yPress or to select a language and press or the SET button to
apply the setting.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Setting the Date & Time
Turn the power on, and set the camera
to the Setup Menu ( page 16).
Select [ Date & Time].
yPress or to select [Date &
Time] then press or the SET
button to launch the submenu.
Set date and time.
yPress or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or
to move the cursor between settings.
yHolding down or changes the values continuously.
yFor date stamp setting ( page 31).
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Apply the setting.
yAfter adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the
setting.
yIf the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to
be re-set.
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Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay
images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or
playing back images.
REC mode
1 Recording mode (page 13) 12 Shake warning ( page 19)
2 Flash ( page 23) 13 Shutter speed ( page 19)
3 Zoom indicator ( page 22) 14 Aperture value ( page 19)
4 Shots remaining 15 Exposure ( page 30)
5 Storage media 16 Metering ( page 29)
6 Macro ( page 24) 17 ISO ( page 30)
7 Self-timer / Burst ( page 25) 18 White balance ( page 29)
8 AEB ( page 30) 19 Sharpness ( page 31)
9 Date stamp ( page 31) 20 Quality ( page 21)
10 Battery ( page 5) 21 Resolution ( page 21)
11 Focus area ( page 19)

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PLAYBACK mode
1 Playback mode (page 13) 7 Battery ( page 5)
2 Protect ( page 37) 8 Captured date & time
3 Voice memo ( page 28) 9 Voice memo control ( page 28)
4 File number / Total 10 DPOF ( page 42)
5 Storage media 11 Resolution ( page 21)
6 Recording info ( page 11)
ySome information may not display correctly if you display images captured by
other camera model.
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Changing the LCD Status
Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below:
REC mode
(A) OSD on
(B) Guide line
(C) OSD off
yUse the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.
PLAYBACK mode
(D) Full OSD
(E) Basic OSD
(C) OSD off
yYou cannot change the LCD status in the following situation:
。 Manual exposure
。 Recording movie clips or audio files
。 Playing movie clips or audio files
。 Playing the slideshow
。 Viewing in thumbnail
。 Trimming a still image
yWhen the LCD status is not in “OSD on”, press Macro ( ) or Flash ( ) will
change the display mode to “OSD on” automatically.
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Basic Operation
Turning the Power On and Off
Press the POWER button (n) to turn on
the camera in the REC mode.
yThe power turns on, the lens extends
and the LED lights in green.
Press the PLAYBACK button (o) to turn
on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode.
yThe power turns on, and an image
displays on the LCD monitor (p).
Press the POWER button (n) again to turn the power off.
yThe power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off.
yYou can turn on the camera without the start-up and operating sound by
pressing and holding the POWER (n) or the PLAYBACK (o) button over 1.5
seconds.
ySwitch between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode ( page 13).
Power Saving Function
For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the
last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any buttons other than the power
button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in Setup
menu ( page 17).
After the power saving function has been active for 1 minute, the power will turn off
completely. Press the POWER (n) or the PLAYBACK (o) button to restore the power.
The power save feature will not activate in the following situation:
yRecording movie clips or audio files
yPlaying movie clips or audio files
yPlaying the slideshow
yConnecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable
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Changing the Mode
You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAYBACK mode to
replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor.
Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode
In REC mode, press the PLAYBACK button
(n) to switch to the PLAY mode.
In PLAY mode, press the PLAYBACK (n)
or the MODE (o) button to switch to the
REC mode.
Selecting the REC mode
Set the camera to the REC mode
(page 13).
Launch the mode palette.
yPress the MODE button (o) to
show the scene mode palette.
Select a mode.
yUse the four-way control to select a desired mode and press the SET
button to confirm the setting.
Display Title Description
Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions.
Movie For recording movie clips.
Voice REC For recording audio.
Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.
Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering.
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Display Title Description
Q Mode Allow beginners to take pictures easily.
Landscape Use for the wide scenic views.
Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.
Snow Use for the beach or snow scenes.
Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.
Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery.
Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.
Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.
Building Enhance the edges of the subject.
Text Enhance the black & white contrast.