YAKUMO Mega-Image 57x User manual

Handbuch
Manual
Yakumo Mega-Image 57x
Digitalkamera
DGB FENL

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Contents
Read First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpack the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 1 : Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attaching the Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inserting the Batteries & the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tur ning on Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 2 : Taking Pictures & Recording Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Contents on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Taking Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Focus Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Scene Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Taking a Series of Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Self-timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Contents
Using the Capture Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting Image Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Exposure Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting Focus Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using Index Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Activating Digital Enlargement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Playback Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recording Audio Clips for Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Displaying a Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Deleting All Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting DPOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rotating the Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Protecting Pictures and Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Copying the Images & Video Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Moving the Images & Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Selecting Your Start-up Screen Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 4: Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mac OS Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Installing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Installing the Application (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Installing the Application (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Digital Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
PhotoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
VideoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing, and Displaying Images . . . . . . . 76
Uploading to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Displaying images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using the Set Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setting Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Setting Camera Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Setting LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Formatting the Memory Card/ Built-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Customizing Your Start-up Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Setting the Start-up Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Resetting Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Please read before using the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Read First
Before using the camera, please make sure that you read and understand all
the following safety precautions. Always ensure that the camera is operated
correctly. The safety precautions will instruct you in the safe and correct
operation of the camera and its accessories, preventing injuries or damage to
yourself, other persons and equipment.
In the following pages, the term "equipment" refers mainly to the camera
and its power supply accessories.
WARNINGS
To prevent possible injury, please observe the following warnings when using
this product.
• Do not aim the viewfinder at the sun or other intense light.
Aiming at the sun through the viewfinder could injure your eyesight.
• Do not use the flash too close to eyes
Using the flash too close to your subject’s eyes can injure the eyesight.
Especially, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when
you use the flash.
• Do not place camera strap around neck
The strap could result in suffocation when accidentally wound around neck.
• Do not open or disassemble
Disassembling the equipment may cause high-voltage electrical shock.
Interior inspections, modifications and repairs should be conducted by quali-
fied service staff. Please take the product to an authorized service center for
inspection.

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• Turn off immediately when malfunction
If you notice unusual smell or smoke coming from the equipment, please
unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery immediately. Proceed swiftly
with caution to avoid burns. Take the equipment to an authorized service
center for inspection.
• Unplug the adaptor when the camera is not in use
If you use the adaptor as the power source, unplug the adaptor when the
camera is not in use to prevent fire and other dangers. Continuous use over
a long time may lead to overheating, deformation and fire.
Battery
Observe the following instruction when handling battery used in this product.
Improper use of battery may lead to leakage or explosion.
• Recharge only Ni-Mh or Ni-Cd AA rechargeable batteries. Recharging
batteries that are not rechargeable may leads to leakage or explosion.
• Check battery polarity before inserting. Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backward.
• Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery.
• Do not expose battery to fire or excessive heat.
• Do not immerse or contact with water or other liquids.
• Stop using the battery immediately if noticing any deformation or changes
in color.
• Do not put the batteries along with metal objects such as coins, keys or hair-
pins in your pocket.
• Keep battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention right away
if a child swallows a battery.

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Read First
CAUTIONS
Observe and exercise the following cautions to avoid damage and keeping
your camera in an optimum working status.
• Keep Dry
This camera is not waterproof, and may malfunction when immersed in
water, or any liquids to enter the interior of the camera
• Away from Moisture, Salt or Dust
Wipe off salt or dust with a slightly dampened soft cloth after using your
camera at the beach or seaside, then, dry your camera thoroughly.
• Away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Never put the camera too close to any equipment producing strong electro-
magnetic fields, such as electric motor. Strong electromagnetic fields could
lead to camera malfunctions or interfere the data recording.
• Avoid Intense Heat
Do not use or store the equipment under sunlight or high temperatures.
Such exposure could lead to the leakage of the batteries or deformation of
the casing.
• Avoid rapid temperature change
Rapidly moving the equipment between hot and cold temperatures may
form water droplets on its exterior and interior. To prevent the condensa-
tion, place the equipment in its carry case or a plastic bag before exposing it
to a rapid temperature change.
• Do not drop
Strong shock or vibration of dropping could cause malfunction. Keep the
strap around your wrist when carrying the camera.

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• Do not unplug or remove the battery when the processing data
When images data are being recorded or deleted from memory cards, cut-
ting off power could result in data loss or damage the internal circuitry or
memory.
• Carefully handle the lens and all moving parts
Be careful not to apply too much force to the lens, memory card, battery or
the jack cover. These parts are not design to take extra force than regular
use.
• Battery
In low temperature circumstances, the battery’s capacity may decrease sig-
nificantly due to the inactive chemical reaction. When taking pictures in cold
weather, keep a warm backup battery on hand.
Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them with a dry, clean cloth
or use an eraser to remove the stain.
• Memory cards
Turn off the power before inserting or removing the memory card.
Otherwise, the memory card could become unstable.
Memory cards may getting hot during use, remove memory card from the
camera with care.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the require-
ments of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing
equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne
(European Conformity).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 recieved,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Do not remove the ferrite cores form the cables.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Digital Camera
Yakumo Mega-Image 57x
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

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Unpack the Camera
Yakumo Mega-Image 57x
2 x AA rechargeable batteries
Pouch
Strap
Video cable
USB cable
Manual
CD with driver and application software
Charger
Warranty card

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1Insert 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable batteries. See page 17.
2Insert a SD card. See page 17.
3Turn on the camera. See page 19.
4Rotate the mode dial to and frame your subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.
Quick Start

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Quick Start
5Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and
exposure.
6Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Camera Parts

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Set Up Mode
Movie Mode
Playback Mode
Still Mode

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Camera Parts
Green Indicator
On
On
Blinking
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On
Red Indicator
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Blinking
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Blinking
On
Status
• The camera works normally.
• AE, AF success.
• AE, AF fail.
The camera is busy (process
recording, loading) and can-
not be operated.
• Warnings.
• Flash charging.
• Errors such as failure in
operation.
• AE, AF processing.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Set Up
.Attaching the Wrist Strap
1Insert the small loop of the wrist strap into the strap mount, and then insert the long
loop of the wrist strap into the small loop of
the strap.
2Tighten the wrist strap to the strap mount.

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Set Up
.Inserting the Battery & the Memory Card
1Put the camera upside down with the front of the camera facing you.
2Open the battery / memory card door by pushing it upwards.
3Insert 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable batteries.
4Inserting a SD card and make sure it is in place.
5Close the battery/ memory card door by pushing it downwards.
Note 1: To save the battery power, use the
viewfinder, instead of the LCD monitor to
take the picture. Besides, you can also
activate the power saving function. See
page 80.
Note 2: Be sure to close the battery/ memory
card door firmly, or you can't turn on the
camera.

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.Using the AC Adaptor (optional)
When reviewing pictures or operating the camera indoors, you can use the AC
adaptor as the power source to save the battery power.
Chapter 1: Getting Started
1Connect the AC adaptor connector to the AC adaptor terminal of the camera.
2Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the electrical outlet.

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Set Up
.Turning on Power
Press the "Power" button to turn the camera on.
Note: To turn off the camera, press the power button again.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
.Selecting the Language
1Rotate the mode dial to "Set up".
2Scroll through the menu by using on the four-way key and move to "Language".
Enter the submenu by pressing on the
four-way key.
3Select the language you need and then press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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.Setting the Date and Time
Set the date and time so that they appear correctly when you’re reviewing the
images with your camera.
Set Up
1Rotate the mode dial to "Set up".
2Scroll through the menu by using on the four-way key and move to "Date/Time".
Enter the submenu by pressing on the
four-way key.
3Move to the item you want to adjust by
using on the four-way key, and adjust
the value of the item by pressing on
the four-way key.
4Press "OK" to confirm the setting.
Note: Date and time do not appear when you
print your pictures.