Mercury CyperPix E580V User manual

User’s Manual
D
igital Camera

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital
camera. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this
manual are correct and up to date. However, no guarantee is
made regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of
this manual are not tally with the camera, please take the
camera as a criterion, and our company reserves the right to
change the contents or technical rules without notice in
advance. Also, the manufacturer reserves the right to change
the technical specification without notice in advance.
If the accessories are not tally with the actual package, please
take the actual package as a criterion.
Copyright
© Copyright 2005.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any language or computer language,
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the manufacturer.

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Safety
Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
When using AA type batteries in this product, ensure
that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries
upside down can cause damage to the product and
possibly start a fire.
Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy
areas, as its components may be damaged.
Do not store the product in hot areas. High temperatures
can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.
Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form
inside, which may damage the electronic circuits.
Do not attempt to open the casing.
Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may
damage the internal components.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a
soft cloth slightly dampened.
If the product or any of its accessories are not working
properly, take them to your nearest qualified service
center. The personnel there will assist you, and if
necessary, arrange for the product to be repaired.

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Table of contents
Preface .................................................................... I
About this manual......................................................I
Copyright .................................................................... I
Safety… .................................................................... II
1. Introducing the camera................................. 1
1.1. System requirements .....................................1
1.2. Features.........................................................1
1.3. Unpacking .....................................................2
1.4. About the camera ..........................................3
1.4.1. Front view ..............................................................3
1.4.2. Top view.................................................................4
1.4.3. Back view ...............................................................4
1.4.4. Left view.................................................................5
2. Getting started ...............................................6
2.1. Inserting an SD card.....................................6
2.2. Inserting the batteries ...................................7
2.3. Turning on for the first time.........................8
2.4. Changing modes............................................8
2.5. Before you start .............................................9
2.5.1. Setting the date and time......................................9
2.5.2. Setting the language............................................10

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2.6. Taking still picture.......................................11
2.6.1. To take a still picture:..........................................11
2.6.2. To playback the picture: .....................................11
2.7. Shooting video.............................................12
2.7.1. To shoot a video clip:..........................................12
2.7.2. To playback the video clip .................................12
2.8. Voice recording............................................13
2.8.1. To take a voice recording: ..................................13
2.8.2. To playback a voice file: .....................................13
2.9. Connecting to a computer...........................14
2.10. Connecting to a TV .....................................14
3. Using the camera .........................................15
3.1. Using the camera buttons ...........................15
3.1.1 Back view .............................................................15
3.1.2 Top view...............................................................15
3.2. About the LEDs...........................................18
3.3. Photo mode..................................................19
3.3.1. Photo mode icons................................................19
3.3.2. Scene selecting .....................................................21
3.3.3. Capture mode and self-timer function .............21
3.3.4. Setting the flash ...................................................22
3.3.5. Using the macro function...................................23
3.3.6. Using the zoom function....................................23
3.4. Video mode ..................................................24
3.4.1. Video mode icons................................................24

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3.5. REC mode....................................................25
3.5.1. REC mode icons...................................................25
3.6. Playback mode ............................................26
3.6.1. Displaying file information................................26
3.6.2. Playback mode icons...........................................27
3.6.3. Thumbnail mode .................................................28
3.7. USB mode....................................................28
3.7.1. Storage device mode...........................................28
4. Using the menus...........................................29
4.1. Picture menu ...............................................29
4.1.1. Scene .....................................................................29
4.1.2. Size ........................................................................30
4.1.3. Date stamp ...........................................................30
4.1.4. Quality..................................................................30
4.1.5. Color......................................................................31
4.1.6. White balance.......................................................31
4.1.7. Focus selection.....................................................31
4.1.8. Metering ...............................................................32
4.1.9. Exposure adjustment (EV) .................................32
4.1.10. ISO.........................................................................33
4.2. Video menu..................................................33
4.2.1. Video Quality.......................................................33
4.3. Playback menu............................................34
4.3.1. Delete all...............................................................34
4.3.2. Protect...................................................................34
4.3.3. Slide show ............................................................35

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4.3.4. Copy to card.........................................................35
4.3.5. DPOF.....................................................................36
4.4. Setup menu..................................................36
4.4.1. Date/time.............................................................36
4.4.2. Set date type.........................................................36
4.4.3. Number reset .......................................................37
4.4.4. Beep.......................................................................37
4.4.5. Language..............................................................37
4.4.6. Power saving........................................................38
4.4.7. Default ..................................................................38
4.4.8. Format...................................................................38
4.4.9. USB Mode.............................................................39
4.4.10. TV..........................................................................39
5. Installing the software and drivers ............40
5.1. Drivers .........................................................40
5.1.1. Mass Storage ........................................................40
5.2. Presto! Video Works 6 .................................42
5.3. Presto! Mr. Photo 3.....................................43
Appendix .............................................................. 44
Specifications ...........................................................44

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1. Introducing the camera
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of
the camera. This chapter also covers system requirements,
package contents, and descriptions of the hardware
components.
1.1. System requirements
The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:
Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system
Intel® Pentium

500 MHz CPU or higher
At least 256 MB of RAM or higher
Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher
At least 200 MB of available disk space
Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your
host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.
1.2. Features
The camera is packed full of features and functions including:
Digital still camera (5.0 Megapixels)
Digital camcorder
Mass storage device
Additionally, the camera also features 3x optical zoom and 4x digital
zoom, voice recorder, card reader, and a direct print function.

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1.3. Unpacking
All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any
item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
User manual
Digital camera
Pouch
CD-ROM
(Driver and application
software)
USB/AV cable
Wrist strap AA batteries x2