Medion Life S41002 User manual

Waterproof digital camera
MEDION®LIFE®S41002 (MD 86459)
Instruction manual

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Table of content
About these instructions...................................................4
Symbols and key words used in these instructions .....................4
Safety instructions ............................................................6
Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate
machinery..................................................................................6
Never carry out repairs yourself................................................ 11
Water resistance....................................................................... 11
Overview of the device....................................................13
Start-up ..........................................................................15
Package contents ..................................................................... 15
Inserting batteries .................................................................... 16
Inserting and removing SD cards ............................................. 17
Fitting the carrying strap.......................................................... 19
First steps....................................................................... 20
Switching on the camera .........................................................20
Switching off the camera .........................................................20
Setting the language, date and time ........................................22
Display options ........................................................................23

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Taking your first shots ................................................... 25
Setting shooting mode.............................................................25
Tips for taking good shots........................................................25
Taking a photo.........................................................................26
Recording videos......................................................................29
The Photo menu ............................................................ 30
The Video menu............................................................. 36
The settings menu ..........................................................37
Shooting and playback mode ........................................ 42
Video playback.........................................................................42
Zooming photos ......................................................................43
Deleting photos .......................................................................43
PC Connection ............................................................... 45
Transferring data to a computer...............................................45
DCF memory standard.............................................................46
Card drive ................................................................................46
Memory folder structure ................................................47
Storage capacity ............................................................ 48
Installing the software................................................... 49

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Troubleshooting ............................................................ 50
Maintenance and care ................................................... 53
Disposal ..........................................................................54
Technical data ............................................................... 55

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About these instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully before use. Note
the warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions.
Always keep the operating instructions close to hand.
If you sell the unit or give it away, make sure you also
hand over these instructions and the guarantee card.
Symbols and key words used in these
instructions
DANGER!
Warning: immediate mortal danger!
WARNING!
Warning: possible mortal danger and/or
serious irreversible injuries
CAUTION!
Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and/or
property damage!
CAUTION!
Please follow the guidelines to avoid property dam-
age!

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PLEASE NOTE!
Additional information on using the device
PLEASE NOTE!
Observe the notes in the operating instructions!
WARNING!
Warning: danger of electric shock!
• Bulleted item / information on operating steps and
results
Tasks to be performed
Proper use
The unit is suitable for recording images in digital format.
Do not operate the camera either in extreme heat or extreme cold.
The unit is not suitable for operation under extreme conditions.

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Safety instructions
Dangers for children and people with
reduced ability to operate machinery
• This product is not intended for use by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they
have been instructed on its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the device. Children should not be allowed to use this
device without supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its accessories out of reach of children.
DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of reach of children.
There is a risk of suffocation.

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Warnings
In order to avoid injury, please heed the following warnings while
using the product:
• Do not trigger the flash too close to the eyes. This can cause
damage to the eyes of the person being photographed.
• Keep at least 1 m away from children when you are working
with the flash.
• Do not open or dismantle the camera.
• If you are not going to use the camera for a period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent leakage
Battery information
Batteries may contain combustible materials. If not handled
properly, batteries may leak, heat up excessively, ignite or even
explode, which could result in damage to the camera and your
health.
WARNING!
Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced incor-
rectly.
Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent
type.

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Please note the following general instructions for handling
batteries:
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical
attention immediately if a battery is swallowed.
• Before inserting the batteries, check that the contacts in the
device and on the batteries are clean and, if necessary, clean
them.
• Pay attention to the polarity (+/–) when inserting the battery.
• Store batteries in a cool, dry place. Strong, direct heat can
damage the battery. Therefore, keep the unit away from strong
heat sources.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If any
of these areas come into contact with battery acid, rinse them
immediately with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor as
soon as possible.
• Never throw batteries into a fire, short-circuit them or dismantle
them.
• Never expose the batteries to excessive heat, such as sunlight,
fire or similar.
• Only replace batteries in dry conditions.
• Remove a leaking battery from the device immediately. Clean
the contacts before inserting a new battery. There is a risk of
skin irritations from battery acid!

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Safety precautions
Take the following safety precautions, in order to avoid damage to
your camera and to always keep it in perfect condition.
• Keep away from salt and dust
If you have been using the camera on the beach or at the
seaside, wipe off salt and dust with a light, damp cloth. Care-
fully dry the camera afterwards.
• Keep the device away from strong magnetic fields.
Never place the camera too close to appliances which generate
strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric motors. Strong
electromagnetic fields may result in camera malfunctions or
corrupt data recordings.
• Avoid excessive heat
Do not use or store the camera in sunlight or at high
temperatures. Stress of this kind can result in battery leakage or
cause the case to warp.
• Avoid extreme fluctuations in temperature
If you take the camera from a cold environment into a warm
one, or vice versa, drops of water can form outside and inside
the camera, which can cause malfunctions and can damage the
camera. Wait until the device has reached room temperature
before switching it on. Use of a carrying case or plastic case
offers a certain amount of protection against fluctuations in
temperature.

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• Do not drop the camera
Jarring or vibrations resulting from a fall can cause
malfunctions. Loop the carrying strap around your wrist when
you carry the camera.
• Do not remove batteries while data is being processed.
Switching off the power supply while image data is being
saved to or deleted from memory cards can result in data loss
or damage to the internal circuit or the memory.
• Treat the lens and all moving parts carefully.
Do not touch the lens or the lens barrel. Take care when
handling the memory card and the batteries. These parts are
not designed for high levels of stress.
• Batteries
At low temperatures there can be a sharp drop in battery
capacity.
• Memory cards
Switch off the power supply before you insert or remove the
memory card otherwise data could be lost. Memory cards may
warm up during use. Always take care when removing the
memory cards from the camera.
• Underwater operation
The camera is suitable for underwater operation up to a
maximum depth of 3 metres/30 minutes of diving. Please en-
sure that you do not dive deeper than 3 metres or for longer
than 30 minutes.

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Never carry out repairs yourself
WARNING!
Never try to open or repair the appliance yourself.
There is a risk of electric shock.
• If there is a fault, contact the MEDION Service Centre or other
suitable specialist workshop.
Water resistance
• The camera is water resistant to a depth of 3 metres.
• The camera should only be used for a maximum of 30 minutes
under water.
• The accessories included are not water resistant.

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Important notes before diving:
• Check the area around the battery compartment.
Remove any dirt, sand or other particles with a dry cloth.
• Ensure that the battery compartment is not scratched or
cracked.
• Ensure there are no cracks in the camera.
• Check that the battery compartment cover is firmly closed.
• Do not throw the camera into the water or jump into the water
with the camera as such dynamic forces may result in water
penetrating the camera’s interior.

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Overview of the device
1. Shutter release
2. On/off button
3. Loop for carry strap
4. Flash
5. Lens
6. Operating LED
7. Macro controller
8. LC display
9. -/T button: Zoom in/Menu selection up

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10. -/W button: Zoom out/Menu selection down
11. -/Flash button: Set flash mode/Menu selection left
12. -/Play button: Set play mode/Menu selection right
13. Mode button
14. Menu button
15. Tripod socket under compartment cover
16. Micro SD card slot
17. USB connection
18. Battery compartment

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Start-up
Package contents
Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included.
Contact us within 14 days of purchase if the delivery is incomplete.
The following items are supplied with your product:
• Camera
• 2 x 1.5 V, AAA type batteries
• USB cable
• Carrying strap
• Software CD-ROM
• Operating instructions and warranty documents

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Inserting batteries
2 x 1.5 V AAA type batteries are required to operate the camera.
Move the battery compartment catch in the direction shown by
the arrow.
Slide the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow, the
cover pops open.
Insert the batteries as shown. Note the polarity (as shown).
Close the battery compartment and slide the battery
compartment cover back into the starting position until it clicks
into place.

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Inserting and removing SD cards
If no memory card is inserted, photos will be stored in the internal
memory.
PLEASE NOTE!
Please note that the capacity of the internal memory is
limited. Use a micro-SD memory card to increase the
memory capacity.
If a memory card is inserted, your photos will be stored on the
card.
Insert card
Switch the camera off.
Open the battery compartment cover.

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Insert the card, as shown, into the card slot.
Close the cover of the battery compartment.
To remove the card, press it down briefly to release it. The card will
then protrude slightly and can be removed.

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Fitting the carrying strap
For ease of handling and increased security attach the carrying
strap to the camera.
Feed the strap through the eye.
Pull the other end of the carrying strap through the thin loop of
the strap and pull tight.
CAUTION!
If you carry the camera by the carrying strap ensure that
the camera does not bang into anything.
While you are attaching the carrying strap place the
camera on a stable surface so it cannot fall down and get
broken.