Kobian CyperPix E460M User manual

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Table Of Contents
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SafetyNotes
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Overall Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------04
n Accessories----------------------------------------------------------------------04
n ExternalView -------------------------------------------------------------------05
n Mode Dial(Working Mode)---------------------------------------------------05
n IconDisplay----------------------------------------------------------------------06
n IconIndex Table---------------------------------------------------------------06
Getting Ready---------------------------------------------------------------------07
n TurnOnor Off the Camera---------------------------------------------------07
n Loading the Batteries----------------------------------------------------------07
n Inserting or Removing anSD Card----------------------------------------08
n Attaching theWrist Strap-----------------------------------------------------08
Getting Started--------------------------------------------------------------------09
n Basic Photography-------------------------------------------------------------09
Advanced FunctionalitySettings-------------------------------------------11
n Under ShootingMode ( )------------------------------------------------11
Setting Focus Range----------------------------------------------------------11
Turning Onor Off theTFTLCD Monitor----------------------------------11
Setting FlashMode-------------------------------------------------------------12
Setting Self-timer---------------------------------------------------------------12
Setting DigitalZoom-----------------------------------------------------------13
Setting anImage Size (Resolution)----------------------------------------14
Setting Image Quality----------------------------------------------------------14
Setting Voice Memo------------------------------------------------------------15
Setting Exposure----------------------------------------------------------------16
SettingWhite Balance---------------------------------------------------------16
n Under Playback Mode ( )----------------------------------------------17
Exploring anImage-------------------------------------------------------------17
Displaying Image Information-----------------------------------------------17
Playback of a Movie Clip-----------------------------------------------------
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Thumbnail Images (SmallImages) Display------------------------------18
Deleting Images---------------------------------------------------------------19
Formatting anSD Card--------------------------------------------------------20
Formatting the Built-inFlashMemory -----------------------------------20
Setting Slide Show-------------------------------------------------------------
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Setting Image Protection-----------------------------------------------21
Printing Out Images withouta PC-----------------------------------21
n Under Movie Clip Mode ( )----------------------------------------22
Setting the RecordingTime of a Movie Clip----------------------22
n Under Setup Mode ( )-----------------------------------------------23
Setting Beep Sound---------------------------------------------------23
SettingAuto Power Off------------------------------------------------23
Setting Date Stamp ----------------------------------------------------23
Setting Date Type ------------------------------------------------------23
Setting Date -------------------------------------------------------------24
Setting Quick View------------------------------------------------------24
Setting Language--------------------------------------------------------25
Setting Reset-------------------------------------------------------------25
SettingTV Mode---------------------------------------------------------25
TV Connection ---------------------------------------------------------------26
PC Connection-----------------------------------------------------------------27
n Installing theCamera's Driver ------------------------------------------27
Under MicrosoftWindows 98 / 98SE-----------------------------------27
Under MicrosoftWindows 2000-----------------------------------------28
Under MicrosoftWindows ME / XP-------------------------------------29
Under Mac 9.Xor later-----------------------------------------------------29
n Installing Ulead Photo Explorer ----------------------------------------
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Under Windows OperationSystem (Windows 98/98SE/2000
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Under Macintosh OperatingSystem (Mac9.Xor later)-----------32
n Downloading the Image(s)------------------------------------------------34
Under Windows OperationSystem (Windows 98/98SE/2000
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Downloading Images from Removable Disk --------------------34
Downloading Images throughUlead PhotoExplorer ---------34
Under Macintosh OperatingSystem (Mac9.Xor later)-----------35
Downloading Images from Removable Disk --------------------35
Downloading Images throughUlead PhotoExplorer-----------35
Appendix -----------------------------------------------------------------------36
n Error Message Table----------------------------------------------------36
n Specifications---------------------------------------------------------------37
n About Ulead Photo Explorer --------------------------------------------38

Safety Notes
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 Do not try to open the camera by yourself, which may cause damage to the camera or electric shock.
 Do not fire the flash in a close distance (less than 1 meter) to human eyes.
 Keep the camera away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories.
 Avoid using the camera if any kinds of liquid enters the camera. If it happens, switch off the camera and contact the company that you bought
this camera from for help.
 Do not operate this camera with wet hands, which may cause electric shock.
 Do not place or store the camera in a high temperature environment, which may cause damage to the camera.
 Do not mix to use different types of batteries or new and old batteries.
 Please remove the batteries to avoid electricity leakage if the camera is not in use for a long period.
 Unplug the camera from the adapter (if used) to avoid damage to the camera if the camera is not to be used for a long period.
 It's normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after using for a long period.

Overall Introduction
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User Manual
Quick Start
Guide
User
Manual
Accessories
DigitalCamera
Camera Driver
& Ulead Software
2 xAABatteries
Camera Pouch
Quick Start
Guide USB Cable Wrist Strap Video Cable

Overall Introduction
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DISP
POWER
External View
Shutter Button
Flash
Viewfinder
Speaker
Video Connector
USB Connector
Self-timer
LED
OpticalLens
Tripod Socket
Memory Card
Cover
Ø Shooting Mode ( )
Ø Playback Mode ( )
Ø Movie Clip Mode ( )
Ø Setup Mode ( )
Left ( )Direction/Flash
/Thumbnails Button
Up ( )Direction Button
Down ( )Direction Button
Zoomin/out Button
(Optical, DigitalZoom)
Right ( )Direction
/ Self-Timer Button
Set/Macro
/Speaker Button
Strap Eyelet
Mode Dial
Menu/Cancel
Button
LED
Indicator
Viewfinder
TFTLCD
Monitor
TFTLCD Button
Power Button
Microphone
Battery Cover
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Top
Mode Dial (WorkingMode)

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Icon Display
Voice Memo
Working Mode
() Shooting mode
( ) Playback mode
( ) Movie clip mode
( ) Setup mode
Note: In Playback mode,
thisicon " " willnotbe
shown on the TFT LCD.
3Digital Zoom
4Optical Zoom
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Digital Zoom
()Macro
BatteryStatus
() Battery full
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) Battery half
drained
( ) Battery
drained
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MemoryCard
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Exposure
Date
Image Size
()2272x1704
( )2048x1536
( )1600x1200
( )1280x960
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mage Quality
()Super fine
()Fine
()Normal
White Balance
()Auto
()Daylight
()Sunset
()Fluorescent
()Tungsten
Self-timer
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Flash Mode
()Auto flash
()Auto flash with
red-eye
reduction
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)SlowSync
( )Fill-in flash
( )Flash off
Working Mode
Focus Range
Flash Modes
Digital Zoom
Thumbnails
Self-timer
MemoryCard Inside
BatteryStatus
Image Size (Resolution)
Image Quality
White Balance
Exposure
Voice Memo
Protected Image
Print (DPOF)
Darkness Warning
Setting

Getting Ready
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Turn Onor Off the Camera
Loading theBatteries
Press downthe"POWER" buttonto turnonthe camera.
Repeat the above actionto turnoff the camera.
Note
Thebelow symbols ontheTFTLCD Monitor are the indicationof
the battery status.
( ): Battery power is full.
():Battery power ishalf drained. Have new batteries ready.
( ):Battery power is drained. Replace the batteries youareusing
now.
Note
2 pcs of AAalkaline / Ni-MH / CRV-3 batteries are strongly
recommended fornormaloperation.
Loading the Batteries
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Pushdownthe black triangle button onthe Battery Cover and
slide out to open it.
3. Load 2 xAAbatteries into the battery chamber, following the
polarity indication.
4. Close the Battery cover

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Note
n Batteries may lose power if kept inside thecamera for a long time withoutusing. Please remove thebatteries while the camerais
n not inuse.
n Do not use manganese batteries since they cannot supply sufficient power to supportthe camera'soperation.
n Batteries may not work normally under 0 J.
n It's normalthat the temperature of the camera body goes up after being inuse for a longperiod.
Inserting or Removingan SD Card
AttachingtheWrist Strap
Note
If a new SD card isused, it is necessary toformat firstly. Please
refer to page 20 for thedetails.
Note
The image(s) can be stored either inbuilt-inflashmemory orin
memory card. Only if the memory card is inserted, the images
will
be stored inthe memory card rather thanthe built-inflash
memory. Ontheother hand,the images willbe stored inthe built-in
flashmemory only if a memory card is not inserted.
1. Power off thecamera
2. Openthe Memory Card Cover.
3. Insert the SD card into the card slot andpress it downuntil a click
sound happens. (Press downthe inserted SD card againto get it
out whena click soundhappens)
4.Close the Memory Card Cover.

Getting Started
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Basic Photography
1. Remove the Lens Cover.
2. Press downthePOWER buttonto turnonthe camera.(Note that the yellow led onthe back side willblink.)
3. Set the Mode Dialat Shooting Mode ( )for stillimage or Movie Clip Mode ( ) for video recording.
4. Hold your camera withyourhand andpositiona subject inthe center of the frameto focuson.
5. If thesubject youare goingto shoot is ranged from 0.2m to0.8 m, pressing downSET/MACRO button to change the focusrange.
6. Press andhold the shutter buttonhalfway down. Note when the color of the centralframe turns from white to red and thentogreen,
this means the camera AutoFocus is ready.And thenyoucancontinue next step for image shooting.
7. Press the shutterbuttonfully downfor capturing the image.
8. TheLED Indicator starts blinking right after the Shutter Buttonis released.
9. Oncethe LED Indicator stops blinking, you are ready to take another shot.
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Auto Focus is ready!

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Note
Amessage of "Low Light!" appearing onthe TFTLCD Monitor as a warning to remind youto go to the FlashMode and select Auto Flashor
Fill-inflashto getmore light sources so asto compose a superior quality image.
Note
Insuchcases shownas follows, please release the shutterbutton, thentry to recompose the shot and focus againbecause theAuto Focus
functionmay be difficult to use with.
n The subject is distant fromthe camera anddark
n The contrast of the subject and its background is poor
n The subject is viewed througha piece of glass or window.
n Afast-moving or a flashing subject is passing through.
n The subject has a reflectionattribute like a mirror, a luminous body, or alustrous subject.
Note
Move up and downthezoom buttonto adjust the suitable zoom position.
Note
The lens moves whenthezoom featureis beingused. Be very careful not to touch the lens.
Note
Whenthezoom exceeds 3X, enlargementis carried out using digitalprocessing image and theimage canbeenlarged up to 4Xusing the
digitalzoom feature. (Whenthe digitalzoom feature is used, the image quality deteriorates unlike the enlargement withthe opticalzoom.)
Note
Regarding anyadvanced functionality settings, please refer to thenext section-- Advanced Functionality Settings. Note thatpress the MENU
Button to enter the advanced settings andplease press downthe MENU Buttonagainanytime if youwould like to exit the setting.
Note
Youcaneasily check whether the setting is changed or not by the representative icondisplay ontheright side of the LCD screen. If not, please
repeat the above steps.
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The Tside of this line shows
the extent of digitalzoom