Medion MD 42361 User manual

Do not drop, puncture or disassemble
the camera; otherwise the warranty will
be voided.
Avoid all contact with water and dry
hands before using.
Do not expose the camera to high
temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.
Doing so may damage the camera.
Use the camera with care. Avoid
pressing hard on the camera body.
For your own safety, avoid using the
camera when there is a storm or
lightning.
Avoid using batteries of different brands
or types at the same time. There is
potential of explosion from using
incorrect batteries.
Remove batteries during long periods
between usage, as deteriorated
batteries may affect the functionality of
the camera.
Remove batteries if they show signs of
leaking or distortion.
We suggest using only the accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.
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Contents
Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
2. Loading the battery
3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card
4. Attaching the strap
5. Using the tripod
Inserting the card
Removing the card
Basic Operation
1. Switching on and off
2. Setting the Mode switch
3. Taking still pictures
4. Recording movies
The LCD display information
The LCD display information
Snapshot
Making a movie
5. Playing your pictures and movies
The LCD display information
Deleting pictures and movies
Viewing pictures
Viewing movies
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6. Recording an audio clip
Advanced Settings
1. Menu access
2. Using the self-timer
3. Using the Smart key
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Setting the language
Using the flash strobe
Setting the resolution
Setting the date stamp
Setting the flicker
Delete all and format
Setting the date and time
1. Installing MD 42361 Manager
2. Connecting your camera to your computer
3. Copying images and audio clips to your computer
4. Playing on your computer
Using MD 42361 Manager
1. Installing MD 42361 Manager
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Enjoying your Images and Audio Clips
on the Computer
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2. Connecting your camera to your computer
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Album mode panel
3. Starting MD 42361 Manager
4. Managing images via MD 42361 Manager

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Copying your images to "My Album"
Designating the album path
Creating an AVI file
5. Using PC Camera via MD 42361 Manager
Viewing your images 43
Capturing immediate images to your computer
Advanced settings
Live mode panel
Troubleshooting
Other Information
1. Battery life
2. LED indicator events
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3. Storage capacity 54
4. More on flicker
5. Specifications
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Picture enhancement

Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you
operate it more easily.
Getting Started
1. Your camera parts
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Lens cover
Card slot
PLAYBACK button
(Control button)
MENU/ button
Strap hook
LCD display
Microphone
Lens
Flash strobe
Self-timer lamp
USB port
Focus switch
Control - button (Zoom out)
Control + button (Zoom in)
Smart key
(Control button)
Shutter/OK button
Mode switch
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Battery/card cover
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Battery section
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Please use two AAA batteries.
2. Loading the battery
Slide the battery/card cover in the
direction of the indication to open it.
Follow the indication to load
batteries into the battery section
with the correct + and - ends.
Close inward and slide upward the
battery/card cover to lock it.
1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this
will increase time of usage.
2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries.
For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 53.
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3. Inserting and removing the
SD/MMC card
Inserting the card
Removing the card
Push in and release the card to remove
it.
Open the battery/card cover.
Insert the card in the direction of
the indication and push it in till the
end of the card plot.
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Close the battery/card cover.
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1. The camera comes with 16MB flash memory built inside for storage. If
you do not insert a SD/MMC card, the data will be saved in the built-in
flash memory automatically.
2. The SD card comes with a write-protect
switch. When the write-protect switch is
set to the lock position, the card will
become non-writable. To ensure that the
camera can operate normally, please
set the write-protect unlock position
before inserting the card.
Unlock
Lock

For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the
carrying strap.
4. Attaching the strap
Press the buttons as indicated to
separate the strap into two parts.
Thread the strap loop through the
hook in the direction indicated.
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Fasten the strap loop as indicated.
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Combine the strap as indicated.
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Wear the strap around your neck.
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5. Using the tripod
Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure
optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits,
longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode.
Attach the tripod to the port on the
bottom of the camera and rotate
the serrated wheel to lock it.
Unfold the legs to set up. Then
adjust the alignment to the desired
position.
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Serrated wheel
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Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to switch the
camera on or off.
Basic Operation
1. Switching on and off
If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off
to conserve battery power, press any key to wake up the camera. If you do
not operate this camera for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down
automatically.
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2. Setting the Mode switch
This camera provides two modes of use - DSC (Digital Still
Camera) and Audio modes. Push the Mode switch to select the
mode that you wish to use.
DSC mode:
Taking still pictures, recording
movies and setting the camera.
AVI: recording a movie.
SELFTIMER: taking a
self-portrait picture.
SETTING: fine tuning the camera
settings.
Audio mode:
Recording audio clips.
Mode switch
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DSC
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
DSC
AVI
SELFTIMER
SETTING
OK SHUTTER
DSC mode
Audio mode
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3. Taking still pictures
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Resolution
Still picture mode
Date stamp
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Zoom ratio
White balance or effect status
Flash status
Focus mode
Remaining number of pictures
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The LCD display information
Storage media
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Internal memory:
SD card:
MMC card:
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Basic Operation

Focus
Push the Focus switch to set the
mode best for your picture.
Zoom in or zoom out
Press the Control + button to
zoom in or the Control - button to
zoom out.
Take a still
Press the Shutter button to take a
shot.
Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
mode
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Zoom inZoom out
Macro
Micro
Snapshot
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4. Recording movies
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Focus mode
Movie mode
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Recording time
White balance or effect status
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The LCD display information
Storage media
Internal memory:
SD card:
MMC card:
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Select the AVI item
Press the MENU/ button. Use
the Control buttons to highlight
the AVI item, then press the
Shutter button to confirm.
Start recording
Press the Shutter button to start
recording.
Stop recording
Press the Shutter button again to
stop recording.
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SELFTIMER
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Making a movie
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Focus
Push the Focus switch to set the
focus as appropriate.
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Macro
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
mode
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Number of pictures and movies taken
Playback mode
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Playing time of a recording
Picture or movie number
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The LCD display information
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Internal memory:
SD card:
MMC card:
5. Playing your pictures and movies
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Viewing pictures
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Select images
Zoom in for a close-up look
If you want to take a closer look,
press the Control + button to
zoom in.
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Playback mode
Press the PLAYBACK button
to enter a thumbnail view. The last
image taken will be highlighted.
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Zoom in
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Press the MENU/ button to exit.
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View the file
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Previous Next
Press the Control - button to
select the previous image or the
Control + button to select the next
one. Once you select the target file,
press the PLAYBACK button
to view the file.
Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
mode
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Viewing movies
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Select images
Stop playing the movie
Press the Control - button to
select the previous image or the
Control + button to select the next
one. Once you select the target file,
press the PLAYBACK button
to view the file.
While playing a recording, press
the Shutter button to stop playing
the movie.
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Playback mode
Press the PLAYBACK button
to enter a thumbnail view. The last
image taken will be highlighted.
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effect
If the
highlighted file
is a movie, a
count indicator will
appear at the bottom
of the LCD display.
1. Press the MENU/ button to exit.
2. While playing a movie on the camera, sound playback is not available.
Please copy the movie to your computer (for details, see page 30) to
view it with sound playback.
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View the file
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Previous Next
Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
mode
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Deleting pictures and movies
Delete the image
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Once you select the target file,
press the MENU/ button to
bring up a confirmation screen of
deletion. Then press the Control
buttons to select the Yes item.
Press the Shutter button to
complete the action of deletion.
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Select images
Press the Control - button to
select the previous image or the
Control + button to select the next
one.
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Playback mode
Press the PLAYBACK button
to enter a thumbnail view. The last
image taken will be highlighted.
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As the step. 4 above, select the No item and then press the Shutter button
to exit if you do not wish to delete the image.
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Previous
Delete the file
Next
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DELETE ONE?
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Slide the Lens cover to switch the
camera on. Then set the Mode
switch to .
mode
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