Kobian CyperPix S550V User manual

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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................................... 1
Package Contents .................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements ............................................................................................ 2
Safety Information................................................................................................... 2
FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................................... 3
Camera Components .............................................................................................. 4
Front ............................................................................................................... 4
Rear................................................................................................................ 4
Top ................................................................................................................. 4
Side ................................................................................................................ 5
Using the Included Accessories .............................................................................. 5
Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................................ 5
Using the Soft Case ....................................................................................... 5
2 Preparing to Take Pictures ................................................................... 6
Installing the Batteries ............................................................................................ 6
Low Battery Indicator .............................................................................................. 7
Turning the Power On ............................................................................................. 7
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 8
Setting the Beep Sound.......................................................................................... 9
Auto Power Off Settings ......................................................................................... 9
TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................................... 10
Setting the Language............................................................................................ 10
Using a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 11
Inserting an SD memory card....................................................................... 11
Removing an SD memory card .................................................................... 11
Setting the Camera Mode ..................................................................................... 12
Auto Photo Mode .........................................................................................12
Manual Photo Mode ..................................................................................... 12
Playback Mode............................................................................................. 12
Video Mode .................................................................................................. 12
Audio Recording Mode ................................................................................. 12
PC Cam Mode.............................................................................................. 12
3 Taking Pictures.................................................................................... 13
Previewing a Picture ............................................................................................. 13
Setting the LCD Display Mode.............................................................................. 13
Using the Zoom Feature ....................................................................................... 14
Using the Auto and Manual Photography Modes.................................................. 15
Using the Mode Dial ..................................................................................... 15
Taking Pictures .....................................................................................................16
Setting the Image Quality and Size....................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Exposure .........................................................................................18

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Setting the White Balance .................................................................................... 18
Setting the Flash ................................................................................................... 19
Using Macro Mode................................................................................................ 19
Setting the Self-Timer ........................................................................................... 20
Recording Video Clips.......................................................................................... 21
Recording Audio Clips........................................................................................... 21
Functions Available in Each Camera Mode .......................................................... 22
4 Reviewing Photos & Video and Audio Clips..................................... 23
Viewing Pictures and Listening to Audio ............................................................... 23
Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode .................................................................... 24
Zooming the Displayed Image .............................................................................. 24
Erasing Files from Memory ................................................................................... 25
Deleting a Single File ................................................................................... 25
Deleting All Unprotected Files ...................................................................... 25
Protecting Photos and Video Clips....................................................................... 26
Removing Protection .................................................................................... 26
Using a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 27
Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory ............................................................... 27
5 File Names & Printing ......................................................................... 28
Folder Names ....................................................................................................... 28
File Names............................................................................................................ 29
DPOF Print Settings ............................................................................................. 29
Print Order Setting........................................................................................ 29
6 Making Connections ........................................................................... 30
Viewing Images on a TV ....................................................................................... 30
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode .............................................................. 30
Downloading Images to a Computer..................................................................... 31
Using a Flash Memory Card Reader ............................................................ 31
Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable .......................... 32
Understanding Camera Memory and Storage ...................................................... 33
Using the Camera in PC-Cam Mode .................................................................... 33
7 Installing Software .............................................................................. 34
Installing the Software Driver ................................................................................ 34
Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE ............................................................................ 35
Using the MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE Application ......................................................... 36
8 Appendix .............................................................................................. 37
Indicator Lamp Status .......................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 38
Specifications........................................................................................................ 39

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1Getting Started
USB
TV OUT
Software Installation
CD-ROM User Manual Quick Start Guide
Camera USB cable TV out cable
Soft case Strap 4 AAA batteries
Package Contents
Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below are missing or
damaged.

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Getting Started
System Requirements
Windows:
• PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98
• Minimum 32 MB RAM
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Safety Information
• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this cam-
era in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of elec-
tric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out
by authorized service providers.
• Do not fire the flash too close to people or animal’s eyes, especially for
young children. Eye damage may be caused.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the cam-
era with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture
creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and
animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the
power off immediately and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.
Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never
attempt to repair the camera on your own.

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FCC Compliance and Advisory
This device complies with Part 15 of the FF Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B pe-
ripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause a harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded inter-
face cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or
accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must
be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.

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Getting Started
Camera Components
Front
Rear
Flash Viewfinder
Lens
Viewfinder
Operation lamp
Zoom in/Up button
Zoom out/Down button
DISP button
MENU/OK button
Battery cover
SHIFT/FLASH button
Self-timer/Stop/Left button
Macro/Pause/Right button
LCD screen
Speaker
Shutter button
Mode dial Power button
Top
Microphone
Self-timer lamp

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Side
NOTE:
Don’t swing the camera
when carrying it by the
wrist strap.
Using the Included Accessories
Attaching the Wrist Strap
The illustration shows how to
attach the wrist strap to your
camera.
Using the Soft Case
• Store the camera in the included
soft case when not in use.
• Slide the camera in the case with
the LCD screen facing down as
illustrated.
Macro switch
Video out terminal
USB port
USBTV OUT

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Installing the Batteries
The camera is powered by four AAA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min.
550 mAh / 1.2 V ) batteries.
Follow these instructions to insert batteries into the camera.
1 Slide open the battery cover.
2 Insert four AAA-size alkaline
batteries with the positive (+)
and negative (–) poles match-
ing the directions indicated
inside the battery cover.
3 Slide the battery cover back
into the closed position.
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Low Battery Indicator
The low battery indicator
appears on the LCD monitor when the batteries near
depletion. Change the batteries when the low battery indicator appears.
NOTES:
•Do not use manganese batteries. Manganese batteries
cannot supply sufficient power to support camera opera-
tion.
•Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and
new batteries.
•Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan on
using it for more than two weeks.
•The camera body will feel warm after extended use. This
is normal.
Turning the Power On
Press and hold the POWER
button until the LED indicator
begins flashing green. It takes
about 3 seconds to power on
the camera.
NOTE:
Set the date and time after turning on the camera for the first
time.
Power button
Power LED
indicator

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Setting the Date and Time
1 Turn the mode dial to any function except
PLAY or PC Cam.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Press the right button to select the SETTING
menu.
4 Press the up or down buttons to select the
DATE & TIME item.
5 Press the SHIFT button to enter the DATE &
TIME submenu.
6 Press the up or down buttons to change the
year.
7 Press the left or right buttons to advance to
the month setting. Repeat to set the date and
time.
8 Press the SHIFT button to exit the DATE &
TIME submenu.
9 Press the down button to select DATE
STYLE.
10 Press the SHIFT button to enter the DATE
STYLE submenu.
11 Press the up or down buttons to select the
desired date format:
yyyy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yyyy, or dd/mm/yy.
12 Press MENU/OK to save the new date, time, and date display format.
DATE & TIME
DATE & TIME
SETTING
SETTING
DATE STYLE
DATE STYLE
BEEP
BEEP
VIDEO SYSTEM
VIDEO SYSTEM
DATE & TIME
DATE & TIME
2002
2002
ď07
07
ď24
24
ď05:44
05:44
yyyy/mm/dd
yyyy/mm/dd
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
dd/mm/yyyy
dd/mm/yyyy
DATE STYLE
DATE STYLE

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Setting the Beep Sound
The camera “beep” sound can be turned on or off in the mode menus.
1 Turn the mode dial to any function except
PLAY or PC Cam.
2 Press the MENU/OK button.
3 Press the right button to select the SETTING
menu.
4 Press the up or down buttons to select the
BEEP item.
5 Press the SHIFT button to enter the BEEP
submenu.
6 Press the up or down buttons to set the beep ON or OFF.
7 Press MENU/OK to save the BEEP setting.
NOTE:
The default BEEP setting is ON.
Auto Power Off Settings
The camera can turn itself off automatically after a set period of inactivity. Change the
auto power off duration in the mode menus.
1 Turn the mode dial to any function except
PLAY or PC Cam.
2 Press the MENU/OK button.
3 Press the right button to select the SETTING
menu.
4 Press the up or down buttons to select the
POWER SAVING item.
5 Press the SHIFT button to enter the POWER SAVING submenu.
6 Press the up or down buttons to set the POWER SAVING:
1 Min, 2 Min, or OFF.
7 Press MENU/OK to save the POWER SAVING setting.
NOTE:
The default auto power off setting is 1 minute.
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
BEEP
BEEP
POWER SAVING
POWER SAVING
1 Min
1 Min
2 Min
2 Min
OFF
OFF

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TV Out Signal Set-Up
The camera can be connected to a TV as described in Chapter 6, “Making Connec-
tions”. Connecting to a TV allows you to preview photos and video clips on the televi-
sion screen.
The TV output signal should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region
and the type of television you have. The default camera setting varies according to the
country of purchase.
NTSC:U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.
1 Turn the mode dial to any function except
PLAY or PC Cam.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Press the right button to select the SETTING
menu.
4 Press the up or down buttons to select the
VIDEO SYSTEM item.
5 Press the SHIFT button to enter the VIDEO
SYSTEM submenu.
6 Press the up or down buttons to select NTSC or PAL.
7 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the VIDEO SYSTEM submenu.
Setting the Language
The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different
languages. The language can be changed in the mode menus.
1 Turn the mode dial to any function except
PLAY or PC Cam.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Press the right button to select the SETTING
menu.
4 Press the up or down buttons to select the
LANGUAGE item.
5 Press the SHIFT button to enter the LAN-
GUAGE submenu.
6 Press the up or down buttons to select the desired language.
7 Press the MENU/OK button to exit the LANGUAGE submenu.
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
VIDEO SYSTEM
VIDEO SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
ESPANOL

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Using a Memory Card
Inserting an SD memory card
1 Slide open the battery cover (A).
The card slot is located next to the
battery compartment.
2 Slide the SD card into the slot in
the direction illustrated (B).
3 Close the battery cover (C).
Removing an SD memory card
1 Slide open the battery cover (A).
2 Gently press the SD card toward
the camera and release it. The SD
card ejects part way out of the slot
(D).
3 Hold the card and pull it out of the
slot.
4 Close the battery cover (C).
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A
B
IN
C
D
When a memory card is inserted, an icon
appears in the LCD.
Images, videos, and audio files are automatically
saved to the flash memory card whenever it is in-
serted in the camera.
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Flash memory card icon

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Setting the Camera Mode
Turn the Mode dial at the top of the camera to change the camera’s function mode. The
camera has five modes to choose from as described below.
Auto Photo Mode
In auto photo mode, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and white balance to
suit the shooting environment.
Manual Photo Mode
Manual photo mode let you set exposure and white balance settings before taking a
photo.
Playback Mode
In playback mode you can review, erase, and protect photos and video clips.
Video Mode
The camera can record video clips with audio in video mode. White balance cannot be
set before recording a video clip.
Audio Recording Mode
The camera can record audio in audio mode, enabling you to take voice memos any-
where, anytime.
PC Cam Mode
PC Cam mode enables you to use your camera for real time video when connected to a
PC. Use PC Cam mode for teleconferencing, or video chatting.
NOTE:
When the camera is connected to a computer with the
included USB cable, the camera acts as a mass storage
device regardless of the mode dial setting.
PC Cam

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Previewing a Picture
Preview photos on the LCD screen before pressing the shutter button.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Manual mode.
2 Press POWER to turn on the camera.
3 The LED indicator next to the viewfinder flashes green.
4 The image automatically appears on the LCD screen together with informa-
tion about current camera settings.
Setting the LCD Display Mode
Turn the LCD screen preview on or off by pressing DISP.
1 Press DISP once to turn the on-screen information display (OSD) off.
2 In Auto, Manual, and Video modes, press DISP once to turn the OSD off,
twice to turn the LCD off, and once again to turn the LCD and OSD on.
3 Press DISP again to turn the image-only OSD on.
OSD information appears on the LCD screen when the display mode is set to Image
Only or LCD Off mode. OSD information remains on the screen in Auto display mode.
OSD Mode: the image and on-screen infor-
mation OSD are shown on the LCD screen
Image Only Mode: the OSD information
does not appear on the LCD screen
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Zoom ratio indicator in image only
mode
Using the Zoom Feature
The digital camera is equipped with digital zoom capabilities that allow you to zoom in
on a subject for a telephoto shot, or zoom out for a wide-angle shot.
Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software
interpolation process. The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to 4X.
NOTE:
The digital zoom does not work in video mode.
In Auto or Manual mode, press
or to display the zoom bar. Press
to zoom in on the subject. Press
to zoom out from the subject.
Press until the zoom factor is 0 (zero)
to turn the zoom off.
The zoom bar is displayed any time the
zoom is activated. In OSD mode, a yellow
bar indicates the zoom factor.
Displays the zoom ratio.
x2.6
Press to zoom in for a tele-
photo shot (subject appears
closer).
Press to zoom out for a wide-
angle shot (subject appears
further away).
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Using the Auto and Manual Photography Modes
The digital camera offers two photography modes: Auto and Manual .
Auto mode is the simplest to operate and is recommended for beginners. Photos in
Auto mode are captured by pressing the shutter button and letting the digital camera
adjust settings to match lighting conditions, focus range, and other environmental fac-
tors automatically.
Manual mode allows users to manually adjust camera settings such as exposure and
white balance, allowing skilled users to fine-tune settings to suit conditions, and to
achieve a variety of special photographic effects.
If an SD card is not inserted in the camera, photos are stored on the camera’s internal
memory. When an SD card is inserted, the camera reads and writes to the SD card, not
to the internal memory. Remove the SD card to access the camera’s internal memory.
Using the Mode Dial
Turn the mode dial at the top of the camera to change the camera’s working mode at
any time.
Align the desired
mode with the cam-
era mode indicator
(red dot) at the back
of the camera.
When selecting a
mode, the LCD
briefly displays a blue
screen indicating
which mode the
camera is in.
Camera mode indicator
Manual Photo
Camera mode LCD
indicator
Microphone
Video mode
Auto photo mode
PC Cam mode
Manual photo mode
Playback mode

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Taking Pictures
1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Manual mode.
2 Press POWER to turn the camera on.
3 Capture the photo by pressing the shutter button down
until the camera beeps. The photo is captured and
stored on the camera’s internal memory, or on the SD
card if inserted.
4 The LED flashes green while the image is being stored
in memory.
NOTES:
•When the shutter button is pressed half way down, check
the exposure value that appears on the LCD screen to
make sure it is appropriate for the current light conditions.
•The beep does not sound if the beep setting is turned off
in the Set menu.
Shutter button
Power button
USB
TV OUT

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Setting the Image Quality and Size
1 Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Manual
mode.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press the right button to select the SETTING
menu.
4 Press the up or down buttons to select the
IMAGE SIZE item.
5 Press the SHIFT button to enter the IMAGE
SIZE submenu.
6 Press the up or down buttons to select the
desired image size:
•2272 x 1704 (L - large)
•2048 x 1536 (M - medium)
•1024 x 768 (S - small)
7 Press SHIFT to exit the submenu.
8 Press the up or down buttons to select the
QUALITY item.
9 Press the up or down buttons to select the
desired image quality.
•NORMAL
•FINE
10 Press the SHIFT button to exit the QUALITY
submenu.
The image size and quality are displayed in the LCD.
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE SIZE
SETTING
SETTING
QUALITY
QUALITY
SELF TIMER
SELF TIMER
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
2272 x 1704
2272 x 1704
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE SIZE
2048 x 1536
2048 x 1536
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
NORMAL
NORMAL
FINE
FINE
QUALITY
QUALITY
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Quality
Image size

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Adjusting the Exposure
Set the exposure value (EV value) manually to compensate for certain lighting
conditions including: backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Press the up or down buttons to change the
exposure value: - 2.0 ~ 2.0
4 Press SHIFT to save your settings and exit
the MENU.
Setting the White Balance
Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as the sun, and tungsten
(incandescent) or fluorescent lighting.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2 Press the MENU button.
3 Press the right button to select the WHITE
BALANCE menu.
4 Press the up or down buttons to change the
white balance:
•AWB Auto white balance, adjusts auto-
matically for ambient lighting. When the camera is set to Auto
mode, this item is set and you cannot adjust the white balance.
•Daylight, adjusts for bright sun conditions
•Shade, adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions
•Tungsten, adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions
•Fluorescent, adjusts to fluorescent lighting.
5 Press SHIFT to save your settings and exit the MENU.
The exposure and white balance values
appear on the LCD.
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
0.0
0.0
AUTO
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
DAYLIGHT
SHADE
SHADE
TUNGSTEN
TUNGSTEN
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
AWB
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0.0 AWB
White balance
Exposure value