Easypix AX581 User manual

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Preface
The camera is equipped with eight modes (Scene selection,
Programmed, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual
exposure, Playback, Movie, Setup) for your exploration. In com-
bination with all the above mode function, not only will this cam-
era serve as a digital camera, but it can also be used in
recording short movies and audio recording.
This camera offers 5.36 mega pixels high-quality image along
with precise 32 x zoom (8 x optical plus 4 x digital). The built-in
16MB internal memory can store your images and videos. Its
auto focus lens supports a macro mode from 20cm to 50cm.
Normally, it can takes pictures ranging from 50cm to infinite.
Through the USB cable connection, pictures can be easily trans-
ferred from the camera to the PC. It also provides an AV output
function to perform the operation through TV. Continuous shoot-
ing function is also available for users to take multiple frames of
scenes in quick succession. Here are its main features:
- P.A.S.M. (Playback, Aperture, Scene, Manual exposure)
mode
- MPEG4 audio and video recording
- 8 x optical lens
- Electronic view finder
- Orientation sensor for still image rotate
- Popup flash
- 15 scene modes
- Histogram on display
- Cropping and frame editing function with 6 frames to
choose from
- 3x3 image thumbnail display
- Built-in speakers
To make the best out of this camera, we strongly suggest that
you read through this manual prior to operating this camera.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Preface .....................................................................1
Prior to Operating the Camera ...............................3
Unpacking the Camera ........................................................ 3
Attaching the lens and strap on the camera ........................ 4
Identifying Components ....................................................... 5
Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card ....................... 6
Basic Settings ...................................................................... 7
Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card .................... 7
Basic Operating Procedure ....................................8
Turning the Camera On/Off ................................................. 8
Basic Shooting .................................................................... 9
Auto-Focus Function ........................................................... 9
Zooming In/Out ................................................................... 9
Viewing Pictures .................................................................. 10
Protect Pictures ................................................................... 10
Erase Pictures ..................................................................... 10
Basic Functions Buttons ...................................................... 10
Eight Main Modes and Instructions ......................15
Scene Mode ........................................................................ 17
P.A.S.M. Mode .................................................................... 19
Playback Mode .................................................................... 23
Movie and Audio Mode ....................................................... 26
Setup Mode ......................................................................... 27
Making Connections ...............................................32
Installing Software ............................................................... 32
Connecting through the USB .............................................. 33
Connecting through AV-out ................................................. 33
Appendix ..................................................................34

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Prior to Operating the Camera
Setting up this digital camera is quick and simple. Follow these
steps, and you’ll be on your way to infinite boundaries.
Unpacking the Camera
1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that
the box and wrappings are kept for future usage)
2. Double check for the following items:
Camera Shoulder Strap
Video Cable
Batteries
CD-ROM Mini USB Cable
Lens cap Quick Guide

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Attaching the lens and strap on the camera
The lens cap and strap are attached in one. To remove or cap
the lens cap, press on both sides of the retractable knob.
Thread the strap through the strap hole of the camera and the
lens cap. Adjust the strap to the desired length.

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Identifying Components
Flash Mode Selection Button
Flash
AF LED
Shutter Button
Power Switch
Lens
Hook of Shoulder Strap
Microphone
AE-L
AF-L
OK
Zoom Button
EVF/LCD Switch
AE/AF Lock Button
Menu Button
SD Card Cover
Five-way Switch
Battery Cover
Tripod
TFT LCD
Dioptre Adjustment
EVF(Electronic View Finder)
Macro Button
Self-timer Button
Mini USB
TV-Out
Jack Cover
Mode Dial
Continuous Shot Button
DC-In

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Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card
This camera uses 4 AA batteries or CR-V3 x 2. The batteries and SD card are located
in separate compartments. The battery compartment is located at the bottom of the
camera, while the SD card compartment is located at the back of the camera.
CAUTION! 1. Use only the specified battery or AC power adapter
(6.0V 2A) with this camera. Other power sources may
cause fire.
2.To improve battery performance, replace all
installed batteries at the same time and keep batter
way from heat.
3.To dispose off batteries, please refer to index of bat-
tery manufacturer.
4. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or
explosion. Use only one battery type at one time
5. Batteries should be inserted in the battery compart-
ment with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly.
6. For alternative power source, the optional AC
Adapter kit is available.
NOTE: 1. Upon loading new batteries, users will need to reset
their Basic Settings
2. Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries
when the camera is in its ON status. Only remove the
batteries and SD card when the camera is not in use,
or in its OFF status.
3. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period
of time, please remove the batteries and SD card.
1. Slide the battery cover in the
2. Load the batteries into the battery
compartment. (a)
3. Close the battery cover.
4. Flip the SD card compartment cover,
direction of the arrow, then lift to open.
AE-L
AF-L
OK
OK
AE-L
AF-L
AE-L
AF-L
OK
(a)
(b)
SD Card Card
Battery Cover
and insert the SD card into the slot. (b)
5. Close the SD card cover.

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Basic Settings
Upon turning the camera ON, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD
display. Turn the mode dial to the Setup Mode. Please proceed with the
following settings:
Language Preference Setting
There are a total of twelve languages to choose from to interact with this
camera. Please refer to Setup Mode. (Page 30)
Date and Time Setting
Please refer to the Date and Time setting under Setup Mode. (Page 27)
Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card
To take more pictures effectively, format the content of the SD Card. To
format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot. Then
proceed with the following steps:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode.
2. Press the Menu button to enter Setup menu to select “Format”.
3. You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display.
4. Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting.
As a result, once you withdraw the SD Card from the camera, the LCD
display will show the following message for confirmation: "Format internal
memory?" Then, press OK button to complete formatting internal memory.

Basic Operating Procedure
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Basic Operating Procedure
This section provides simple and basic directions to get you started with
your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on
and off, shoot pictures, use the Auto Focus function, Zooming In and Out,
and Playback your pictures. A description is also included for the EVF &
LCD function.
Turning the Camera On/Off
Tip: The LCD display will warn users to open the lens cap when
the lens cap is on.
1. Remove the lens cap
**The backside LED indicator will remain green while
the power is turned on**
- power LED lights up and the power is on.
- turning off the power (slide the switch again)
- Auto power-off function operates when batteries are used only.
2. Slide the Power switch in the direction of arrow.
Power Switch
Shutter Button

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Basic Shooting
Auto-Focus Function
When the shutter release is pressed halfway, the Auto-Focus function will
activate and the camera lens will automatically focus. Follow these steps
to activate this function:1. Under normal situation, the crop mark is yellow. Once
the shutter is pressed halfway to activate the Auto-Focus
function, the crop mark will turn green. If it fails, the crop
mark will turn red.
2. Fully press the shutter button to take the picture.
Zooming In/Out
This camera has 8 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar
located on the right side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom
status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. While the zoom button
is pressed, there will be 15 levels of zoom magnifications, from W(Wide)
to T(Tele) of zoom bar; The zoom lens can automatically protrude and
retract. An additional 8 levels of zoom magnification (0.5x/each), from
Tip: Do not cover the lens or flash with your finger.
1. Turn the mode dial to the Scene Mode
3.)When you are set, press the
shutter button once.
2.)Look into the viewfinder
and try to align your subject
in the box.
/LCD OK
AE-L
AF-L

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T(tele)to 4x (4x Digital Zoom) of zoom bar will activate, when the zoom
button is pressed. Users can see the result from LCD display.
1. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or
out button to select your preferred distance.
Viewing Pictures
To instantly view the pictures you just took, simply turn the mode dial to
the Playback Mode. For an in-depth description of Playback Mode, please
refer to page 23.
Protect Pictures
To instantly protect the pictures you just took, press the menu button and
select the protect function. To protect pictures under playback mode,
press the AE/AF/protect button and press ok.
Erase Pictures
To instantly erase the picture, turn the mode dial to the Playback Mode,
then press the down button and OK to delete the current picture.
Basic Functions Buttons
The camera includes the following basic functions.
OK
AE-L
AF-L
EVF/LCD Switch
A
E-L
A
F-L AE/AF Lock Button
Protect
Menu Button
SD Card Cover
Five-way Switch
TFT LCD
EVF (Electronic View Finder)
Dioptre Adjustment

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A
E-L
A
F-L AE/AF lock and Protect: These three functions can be
activated under this button. Under playback mode, press
this button to protect the picture. AE lock locks the expo-
sure at a different place from the point of focus. After lock-
ing the exposure, you can recompose the shot while
maintaining the desire exposure level. AF lock locks the
focus on the subject and recomposes the shot. This is
useful for backlight and spotlighted subjects.
AE Lock: Press "L" button once for AE lock
AF Lock: Press "L" button twice for AF lock
Normal: Press "L" button again for normal
Menu: This button allows quick access to the menu func-
tion .
Flash: This button sets flash as Force off / Auto Red eye
reduction / Force on / Slow. To activate the first strobe,
press the flash button for flash mode selection and select
the desired flash setting. The flash button will have to pop
up in order to activate the flash mode. If not, the flash will
not function and users will not be able to select the type of
flash. When the flash pops up, the default setting will be
force on, followed by Auto, Slow and Off.
Force on: Press flash button for force on. This is also the default
setting.
Auto Red eye reduction: Press flash button once for auto red eye
Tip: AF button locks the focus object for a sequence shooting.
Pressing the snap button halfway can proceed AF lock for only
one image, but next.
Flash
Flash mode selection

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Slow: Used for slow shot
Force off: When the flash is off
EVF/LCD: This button allows users to switch in between
the LCD and EVF (Electronic View Finder) to operate this
camera.
Dioptre Adjustment: This enables users to adjust the far
or nearsightedness of the viewfinder.
Macro: The macro function allows users to take close-up
pictures in a distance within 20cm to 50cm. Press the
Macro button to access Macro function.
Self-timer: The self-timer function is used in capture and
video mode with a time frame of 3 to 10 seconds. A tripod
is highly recommended when setting the self-timer to 3
seconds.
Continuous shot: This function allows 3 continuous shot.
Turn the mode dial to P. A. S. M. & scene mode. press
selftimer/continuous shot button twice, and press the
shutter button.
Tip: Push down the flash pop-out when not in use.
+
-
Mode Dial Macro Button
Hook of Shoulder Strap
TV-Out
Mini USB
DC-in
Self-timer Button
Continuous Shot Button
Lens Cap
Dioptre Adjustment

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Zoom: This camera has 8 x optical zoom and 4 x dig-
ital zoom.
Under Capture Mode:
Zoom in: Press Zoom in button for magnify image
Zoom out: Press Zoon out button for narrow the image
Under Playback mode: (Magnify / Thumbnail)
Zoom in: Press Zoom in button for magnify image
Zoom out: Press Zoon out button for thumbnail (3x3)
EVF/LCD Display: This button allows you to turn the dis-
play On or Off for the electronic view finder & LCD. When
EVF is selected, LCD will not be on.
Note:
1. Flash will not be available under continuous mode.
2.During the shooting, images will not display on the LCD.
3.The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image,
which will also be used for the other images.
4. Continuous shot and self-timer share the same button.
Resolution Digital Zoom
10 M (3648 x 2736) x 1
5.0M (2560 x 1920) x 4
3.0M (2048 x 1536) x 4
1.3M ( 1280 x 960) x 4
VGA ( 640 x 480) x 4

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Tip:
HV / Histogram Value
Histogram Value showing the brightness and contrast of the
subject. It enables precise exposure control. In playback mode,
histogram showing the brightness and contrast information of
recorded pictures. You can set. histogram display by pressing
up on the five-way switch in shooting and playback modes.

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Eight Main Modes and Instructions
This section will describe the eight modes included in this cam-
era. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further
described. Under each of the following modes, users can
choose to proceed with the modes either by looking at the LCD
or through the electronic view finder. To switch between the elec-
tronic view finder or LCD, press on the EVF/LCD button.
Items Indications Page
Scene Mode 17
Program mode 19
Aperture prior-
ity mode 19
Auto Sport
Self Portrait
Landscape
Night
Portrait
Party
Night Portrait
Sunset Beach Back Light Autumn
Natural Sky Text
Resolution
Image Quality White Balance
Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering
Focus Area L/R Adjustment
Resolution
Image Quality White Balance
Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering
Focus Area L/R Adjustment

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Eight Main Modes and Instructions
Shutter speed
priority mode 19
Manual expo-
sure mode 19
Playback Mode 23
Movie and
Audio Mode
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Resolution
Image Quality White Balance
Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering
Focus Area L/R Adjustment
Resolution
Image Quality White Balance
Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering
Focus Area L/R Adjustment
Erase Protection Rotation
Frame Editing Crop Picture
Slide Show Voice Memo DPOF
Movie Recording Audio Recording

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Scene Mode
Turn the dial rotator to the Scene Mode. Press the Menu button
to access. Press Up/Down arrow to select the settings. Once
you have selected the option, press Left/Right arrow to adjust
the setting. Press OK to return to the list of options.
Setup Mode 27
Date and Time Self-timer Option
Slide show Interval Audio Value
Sound Effect Instant Preview
Auto Power Off Background Editing
Languages TV-Out Format
File Number Restoring
Rotation
White Balance
Macro
Scene
Timer/Burst Shot
Counter
Zoom Bar
Metering
AEL/AFL
Date/Time
Quality
Flash
EV
Aperture
Shutter Speed
HV
ISO
Image Resolution

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Eight Main Modes and Instructions
Scene
Sport- This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the
action.
Landscape- This is used for wide scenic views. This setting cannot
be used under macro setting.
Night- Night scenes.
A tripod is recommended when using this setting.
Portrait- This mode blurs the background to focus on the subject.
Self Portrait- Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding
the camera. Point the lens towards you and take a shot.
Night Portrait- This mode is for images taken during twilight or at
night. The flash illuminates the subject while a slow sync speed
captures a natural exposure of the background. A tripod is recom-
mended when using this setting.
Sunset- To enhance the red hue for taking sunset picture.
Beach- This is for taking beach view with enhanced blue color.
Back light-
For taking the picture of back light object by changing
metering.
Autumn- This is for foliage views.
Natural- This is suitable for forest or grasslands views.
Sky- This is for sky views.
Party- Enables you to take pictures under a darker environment
with different lighting.
A tripod is recommended when using this setting.
Text- This mode will project the text by enhancement of the black
and white contrast.
Users can select from the following
scenes to include in their pic-
tures:Auto/Sport/Landscape/Night/
Portrait/Self Portrait/Night Portrait/
Sunset/Beach/Back light
Autumn/Natural/Sky/Party/Text

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P.A.S.M. Mode
P.A.S.M. Mode include four modes that are adjustable through the mode
dial.
P mode-This mode allows you to take general still pictures. The camera
will automatically set the aperture and shutter speed to suit the scene's
brightness.
Aperture Priority- The Aperture value that can be selected from F2.8 to
F3.41.
Shutter Priority- In this mode, the shutter speed can be select from
1/2000 sec to 16.
Manual- In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and the aperture
value.The exposure level can be viewed on the LCD.
Tip: Users can also change the resolution and image quality
under Scene Mode.
Tip: The larger or brighter the aperture value ( lower f/
number) the more blurred the background will become.
Flash
White Balance
Macro
ModeTimer Battery
Zoom Bar
Metering
AEL/AFL
Date/TimeImage Quality
ISO
HV
Shutter speed
Aperture
EV
Focus area
Resolution

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Eight Main Modes and Instructions
Resolution
This mode allows you to set the record resolution.
10 M (3648 x 2736)
5.0M (2560 x 1920)
3.0M (2048 x 1536)
1.3M (1280 x 960)
VGA ( 640 x 480)
Image Quality
The widely-used JPEG format is used for image-recording quality set-
ting.Users can select from the following quality:
White Balance
Normally, the "Auto" WB setting will set the optimum white balance auto-
matically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with auto WB, you can set
the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. Users can
select the following white balance:
Tip: (Follow these steps for One-touch WB)
1. Press OK to confirm one-touch WB.
2. To set the desired WB press the L/R button to change
the WB value.
3. Take pictures by pressing the shutter button with the
new WB setting.
4. To reset WB again, press "OK" button again.
Best
Better
Basic
Auto:Auto
:Sun
:Shade
:Tungsten
:Fluorescent
:One-touch WB