Kobian CyperPix E560M User manual

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User Manual
This manual can guide you to use this camera with
proper operation and correct setting. Please read it
carefully and optimize the performance in
accordance
with your preference.

Table Of Contents
Safety Notes ........................................................................ 04
Overall Introduction .......................................................... 05
Accessories..........................................................................................05
External View .....................................................................................06
Mode Dial (Working Mode)...............................................................07
Focus Range........................................................................................07
Icon Display........................................................................................08
Icon Index Table.................................................................................09
Getting Ready..................................................................... 10
Switch On or Off the Camera............................................................10
Loading the Batteries .......................................................................10
Using an AC Adapter..........................................................................11
Inserting an SD Card .........................................................................11
Removing an SD Card........................................................................12
Attaching the Wrist Strap..................................................................12
Getting Started ................................................................. 13
Basic Photography..............................................................................13
Advanced Functionality Settings....................................... 14
Under Shooting Mode ( ) ...............................................................14
Setting Focus Range .........................................................................................14
Turning On or Off the TFT LCD Monitor.........................................................14
Setting Flash Mode ......................................................................................... 14
Setting Self-timer ............................................................................................15
Setting Digital Zoom ......................................................................................16
Setting an Image Size (Resolution) .................................................................16
Setting Image Quality .....................................................................................17
Setting Voice Memo ........................................................................................18
Setting Exposure...............................................................................................19
Setting White Balance ......................................................................................20
Under Playback Mode ( ) ...............................................................21
Exploring and Image.........................................................................................21
Displaying Image Information ..........................................................................22
Playback of a Movie Clip ...............................................................................22
Thmbnail Images (Small Images) Display ......................................................23
Deleting Images ..............................................................................................24
Formatting an SD Card ................................................................................... 24
Table Of Contents
Formatting the Built-in Flash Memory ............................................................. 25
Setting Slide Show ........................................................................................... 25
Setting Image Protection................................................................................... 26
Printing Out Images without a PC .................................................................... 27
Under Movie Clip Mode ( )................................................................28
Setting the Recording Time of a Movie Clip .................................................... 28
Under Setup Mode ( ) ........................................................................29
Setting Beep Sound .......................................................................................... 29
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................................. 29
Setting Date Stamp ........................................................................................... 30
Setting Date Type ............................................................................................. 30
Setting Date ...................................................................................................... 31
Setting Quick View........................................................................................... 31
Setting Language .............................................................................................. 32
Default Setting.................................................................................................. 32
PC Connectiony.................................................................. 33
Installing the Camera”s Driver...........................................................33
Under Microsoft Windows 98/98SE .................................................................33
Uunder Microsoft Windows 2000..................................................................... 35
Uunder Microsoft Windows ME/XP................................................................. 37
Uunder Mac 9.X or later ................................................................................... 37
Installing Ulead Photo Explorer ........................................................38
Under Windows Operation System (Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP) ............ 38
Under Windows Operating System (Mac 9.X or later) ..................................... 42
About Ulead Photo Explorer .............................................................44
Downloading the Image(s) ...................................................................52
Under Windows Operation System (Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP) ............ 52
Downloading Images from Removable Disk ................................................ 52
Downloading Imagesf through Ulead Photo Explorer ..................................52
Under Macintosh Operation System (Mac 9.X or later).................................... 53
Downloading Images from Removable Disk ................................................ 53
Downloading Imagesf through Ulead Photo Explorer ..................................53
Appendix............................................................................. 54
Error Message Table ..........................................................................54
Specifications .....................................................................................54
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Safty Notes
 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 form 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.
 Take out the batteries to avoid electricity leakage which may damage the
camera when 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 in a long period.
 It's normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after using for a
long period.
Overall Introduction
Accessories
Digital Camera Camera Driver
& Ulead Software
2 x AA Batteries
Camera Pouch User Manual Quick Start Guide
USB Cable Wrist Strap SD Card (Optional)
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Overall Introduction
External View
Top
Front
Button
Overall Introduction
Back View Finder
Shutter Button
Power Switch
Menu Button
Strap Eyelet
LED
Indicator
MIC
TFT LCD
Monitor
Up (▲) Direction Button
Down (▼) Direction Button
Left (◄) Direction Button
Right (►) Direction Button
TFT LCD Button
Mode Dial(Working Mode)
Self-timer LED
Focus Switch
USB Connector
DC In Connector
 Shooting Mode ( )
 Playback Mode ( )
 Movie Clip Mode ( )
 Setup Mode ( )
Focus Range
Lens Cover Lens Cover Switch
 Macro ( ) : 0.2m
 Normal ( ) : 0.8m~infinity
Battery/Memory Tripod Socket
Card Cover
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Overall Introduction
Icon Display
Overall Introduction
Icon Index Table
Battery Status
() Battery full
() Battery half drained
() Battery drained
Focus Range
() Macro
Digital Zoom
Working Mode
() Shooting mode
() Playback mode
() Movie clip mode
() Setup mode
Voice Memo
Working Mode
Focus Range
Flash Modes
Digital Zoom
Thumbnails
Self-timer
Movie Clip
Memory Card Inside
Battery Status
Image Size (Resolution)
Image Quality
White Balance
Exposure
Voice Memo
Protected Image
Print (DPOF)
Darkness Warning
Flash Mode
() Auto flash
() Auto flash with
red-eye reduction
() Night Scene
() Fill-in flash
() Flash off
White Balance
() Auto
() Daylight
() Sunset
() Fluorescent
() Tungsten
Image Quality
() Super fine
() Fine
() Normal
Image Quality
() 2560x1920
() 2048x1536
() 1600x1200
() 1280x960
Exposure
MemoryCard Date
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Getting Ready
Switch On or Off the Camera
Slide the "POWER" switch sideways and
hold it awhile to switch on the camera.
the action above to switch off the camera.
Repeat
Loading the Batteries
1.
ver out to open it.
g the polarity
Check if the camera is switched off.
2. Slide the Battery / Memory Card Co
3. Load 2 x AA batteries into the battery chamber, followin
indications.
4. Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
Note
The below symbols are the indication of the battery status on the TFT
LCD Monitor.
() : Battery power is full.
() : Battery power is half drained. Have new batteries ready.
() : Battery power is drained. Replace the batteries you are u is ng
now.
Note
Please refer to the suggested battery shown below to ensure the normal
operation of the camera.
Brand Type
Duracell(Ultra) ineAlkal
Getting Ready
Note
 Batteries may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without
using. Please remove the batteries while the camera is not in use.
 Do not use manganese batteries since they cannot supply sufficient power
to support the camera's operation.
 Batteries may not work normally under 0¢J.
 It's normal that the temperature of the camera body goes up after being in
use for a long period.
 Long time use is suggested to use an AC adapter.
 In order to avoid any damage caused by bad quality AC adapters, please
contact the original company, selling you the camera.
Using an AC Adapter
1. Check if the camera is switch off .
2. Make sure the AC adapter is 3.3V/2.0A.
3. Connect the AC adapter connector with the DC In socket on the camera.
4. Connect the adapter itself with the power outlet
5. Switch on the camera.
Inserting an SD Card
1. Switch off the camera.
2. Open the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
3. Insert the SD card into the card slot and press it down until a click sound
happens
4. Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
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Getting Ready
Note
If a new SD card is used, you are required to format it first. Please refer
to page 24 for details.
Note
With a built-in flash memory, the image(s) can be stored either in it or in
memory card. Only if the memory card is inserted, the images will be
stored in the memory card rather than the built-in flash memory. On the
other hand,the images will be stored in the built-in flash memory only if
a memory card is not inserted.
Removing an SD Card
1. Check if the camera is switched off.
2. Open the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
3. Press down the SD card and the card will jump up.
4. Close the Battery / Memory Card Cover.
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Getting Started
Basic Photography
1. Open the lens cover.
2. Switch on the power.
3. Set the Mode Dial at Shooting Mode ( ) for still image or Movie Clip
Mode ( ) for video recording.
4. The setting of the focus range for still image capture is required as follows
►Macro ( ) : 0.2m
►Normal ( ) : 0.8m~infinity
5. Refer to the next section -- Advanced Functionality Settings (page14) to set
up the features you prefer.
6. Hold still and press down the Shutter Button.
7. The LED Indicator starts blinking right after the Shutter Button is released.
8. Once the LED Indicator stops blinking, you are ready to take another shot.
Note
A message of "LENS COVER" blinking on the TFT LCD Monitor as a
warning is to remind you of opening the lens cover first.
Note
A message of "Low Light!" appearing on the TFT LCD Monitor as a
warning is to remind you that the image that you are going to capture is
under a low light environment. To compose a good quality image, it is
strongly recommended to go to the Flash Mode to select Auto Flash or
Fill-in Flash tosupply more light sources.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Under Shooting Mode ( )
Setting Focus Range
►Macro ( ) : 0.2m
►Normal ( ) : 0.8m~infinity
Turning On or Off the TFT LCD Monitor (Preset: On)
!You can change the icon
display on the TFT LCD
Monitor, turn it off, and turn it
on again by pressing the LCD
button in order.
Setting Flash Mode (Preset: Auto Flash)
!You can change the flash mode
shown below according to the
environment.
Auto Flash The flash fires automatically as required under shooting mode.
Auto Flash with
Red-eye Reduction To avoid the subject's eyes appear red in the picture, use this mode
can effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.
Night Scene The flash will flash and the exposure time is set to 1/4 second so
that the subject in the foreground and the background are properly
exposed.
Fill-in Flash The mode will enable the flash to fire in any circumstances.
Flash Off The mode will disable the flash to fire in any circumstances.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Self-timer (Preset: Off)
!The self-timer starts with the
countdown for 10 seconds.
!The self-timer will be automatically
cancelled once the shoot is done.
Setting Digital Zoom ( 4X continuously )
The zoom bar, appearing on the left
on the TFT LCD monitor, shows the
current digital zoom position.
Note
Generally speaking, the digital-zoom image quality, compared with
non-digital-zoom, always decreases sharpness.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Image Size (Preset: 2048 x 1536)
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
Four resolutions provided can be selected as follows:
( ) 2560 x 1920 (XL)
( ) 2048 x 1536 (L)
( ) 1600 x 1200 (M)
( ) 1280 x 960 (S)
Note
You can easily check whether the setting is changed or not by the
resolution icon display on the right side of the LCD screen. If not,
please repeat the above steps.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Image Quality (Preset: Fine Quality)
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
Three levels of image quality can be selected as follows:
( ) Super Fine
( ) Fine
( ) Normal
Note
The better the image quality is set, the less the number of images can be
stored in the built-in flash memory or the memory card.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Voice Memo (Preset: 10 SEC)
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the Option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
With the Voice Memo, you can view the icon ( ) on the TFT LCD
Monitor.
Note
With the Voice Memo, the audio is stored in WAV file format. So you can
download both of the image in JPG and the Voice Memo in WAV on PC.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Exposure (Preset: )
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the Option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
The higher the value is, the brighter the image will be.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting White Balance (Preset: Auto)
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the Option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
Five White Balance modes can be selected as follows:
Auto Adjusting the white balance automatically
Daylight Under strong light environment
Sunset Under sunset light environment
Fluorescent Under fluorescent light environment
Tungsten Under tungsten light environment
Note
It is suggested to stay AUTO mode for beginners.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Under Playback Mode ( )
Exploring an Image
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To explore the image
Step 3 : To zoom in/out and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Displaying an Image Information
Playback of a Movie Clip
Note
Press Up (c) and Down (d) Direction Button to search for the movie
clip you record and press Right (f) Direction Button to see the movie
clip.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Thumbnail Images (Small Images) Display
Note
Press Up (c) and Down (d) Direction Button to search for the images
or movie clips and press Right (f) Direction Button to see the movie
clip.
Note
The appearance of icon of ( ) represents a movie clip, not a still image.
Note
The appearance of icon of ( ) represents a still image with voice memo.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Deleting Image(s)
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the
option
Step 3 : To select and enter the
option
Step 4 : To select and confirm the
option
Step 5 : To escape the setting
Formatting an SD Card
Please inset an SD Card in advance.
Follow the above steps, selecting "FORMAT" in step 3, "YES" in step 4.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Formatting the Built-in Flash Memory
Please make sure no memory card is inserted.
Refer to page 24 and follow the steps, selecting "FORMAT" in step 3 ,
"YES" in step 4.
Setting Slide Show (preset: 1 SEC)
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Image Protection
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
After the above steps are done, please check if the ( ) is shown on
the right side of the TFT LCD screen. If it is not shown please repeat the
above steps.
For canceling this "PROTECT" function, please repeat the steps above
and select "UNLOCK" in the step 3 instead.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Printing Out Images without a PC(Preset : X0)
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the option
Step 3 : To select and enter the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
After the above steps are done, please check if the ( ) is shown on the
left down corner. If it is not shown, please repeat the steps.
You cannot see the "PRINT" function on the TFT LCD Monitor if a
memory card is not inserted.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Under Movie Clip Mode ( ) (Preset :10 SEC)
Setting the Recording Time of a Movie Clip
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and confirm the
option
Step 3 : To escape the setting
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To select and confirm the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To select and confirm the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
1. Once the Shutter Button is pressed, the camera will start and end
the recording automatically according to the time you select.
2. If "Manual" is selected, press the Shutter Button to start the
recording or press the Shutter Button again to stop the recording.
Note
The TFT LCD Monitor will show "Low Light!" as a warning to remind
you that the video that you are going to record is in a low light
environment.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Under Setup Mode ( )
Setting Beep Sound (Preset : On)
Setting Auto Power Off (Preset : 2 Minutes)
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Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To select and confirm the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
If "ON", the date in this image can
be printed out.
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To select and confirm the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To set up the date
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To select and confirm the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Note
This can allow you to view the
image on the TFT LCD Monitor
right after you take a picture.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Date Stamp (Preset : On)
Setting Date Type
Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Date
Setting Quick View
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Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To select and confirm the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
Step 1 : To enter the setting mode
Step 2 : To select and enter the option
Step 3 : To select and confirm the option
Step 4 : To escape the setting
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tep 4:
The computer starts with the
installation of DirectX8.1 if necessary.
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tep 2:
A welcome window appears
and please click “Next” to the
next step.
Advanced Functionality Settings
Setting Language
Default Setting
PC Connection
Installing the Camera’s Driver
Under Microsoft Windows 98/98SE
Step 1:
Insert the CD into the CD-
ROM Drive. With the auto run
program in this CD, click
“Driver” to start with the
installation.
Note:
If the auto run program fails under certain situation, please go to the Start
Menu, click “Run” and key in “CD-ROM Drive:\ AutoRun.exe” and then click
“OK” Button.
Step 3:
The computer starts with the
installation.
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tep 2:
Click “OK” to proceed the
installation of DirectX8.1.
Step 5:
Please select “Yes” and click “Finish” to
restart the computer.
Note:
If the computer has DirectX8.0 or later already, the installation procedure
will skip above step 4 and go to the following window directly completing
the driver installation.
PC Connection
Under Microsoft Windows 2000
Step 1:
Insert the CD into the CD-
ROM Drive. With the auto run
program in this CD, click
“Driver” to start with the
installation.
Note:
If the auto run program fails under certain situation, please go to the Start
Menu, click “Run: and key in “CD-ROM Drive\AutoRun.exe” and then
click “OK” Button.
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tep 4
Please select “Yes” and click
“Finish”to
restart the computer
Step 3
The computer starts with the
installation of DirectX8.1 if necessary.
Note:
Having DirectX 8.0 or later already, the computer will skip the installation
procedure from step 2 above and go to the following window directly.
please complete the driver installation with a “OK” Click.
PC Connection
Under Microsoft Windows ME/XP
The camera”s driver is not required under Windows ME and Windows XP. So,
go th page38 for installation of Ulead Photo Explorer or go to page 52 to
download the stored image(s) onto the PC. Please click “OK”, if the below
window prompts.
Under Microsoft Windows ME/XP
This camera, supporting only Mac 9.X or later versions, allows you not to
install and driver. Please go to page 42 for installation of Ulead Photo Explorer
or go to page 53 to download the stored images onto the PC.
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tep 2:
Cick “Install Ulead Photo
Explorer 7.0 SE Platinum”.
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tep 4:
As a welcome window appears,
Please click “Next” to go to
next step.
S
tep 6:
Please enter your name and
your company’s name, clicking
“Next”.
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tep 8:
Cick “Next” to go to next step.
PC Connection
• Installing Ulead Photo Explorer
Under Windows
0peratingbystem(Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP)
Step 1:
Insert the CD into the CD-
ROM Drive. Click “Photo
Explorer 7.0 SE Platinum:.
Step 3:
Choose operating language.9
languages offered can be
selected, which are Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
English, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean,
and Spanish.
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Step 5:
Please read the content of the
areement first and click
“Yes” to go the next step.
Step 7:
This software will be installed
at “ Disk C\Program Files \
Ulead Systems \Ulead Photo
Explorer 7.0” automatically if
you click “Next”. Or you can
click “Browse” to locate the
disk and folder you prefer.