Update Information. USB power adapter. Power Supply. Dear Customer,

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2 Update Information Dear Customer, Please note that due to a clerical error the wrong model number of the USB power adapter has been stated in the instruction manual on page 14, on page 21, and on page 105. The correct model number of the USB power adapter that comes with main product reads: TR-06AU: USB power adapter Manufacturer: SAMYA Model number: TR-06AU Input voltage: V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.2 A Output voltage: 5.0 V 700 ma, max. Power Supply Battery EMORE CELLPHONE NP45, 700 mah, 3.7 V

3 Contents Overview of the equipment... 4 What your 3 year warranty means About these instructions Proper use Safety instructions Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate machinery Warnings Instructions for batteries Safety precautions Never carry out repairs yourself Setting up the device Contents of package Inserting rechargeable batteries Charging the battery via USB Attaching the carrying strap Inserting and removing SD cards First steps Switching on the camera Switching off the camera Setting the language, date and time Shooting and playback mode Display options Displays for shooting Displays for photo playback Displays for video playback Displays for sound playback

4 Switching the displays on and off Taking your first shots Setting shooting mode Tips for good shots Taking a photo Recording video clips Recording audio clips Using the Functions menu Using the recording menu Watching/listening to recordings Individual playback of recordings Playing back images as thumbnails Playing back video/audio clips and voice messages Deleting photos The menus Navigating in the menus The recording menu Shooting/recording mode Connecting to a TV or PC Playing back images on a television set Printing shots on a photo printer Transferring data to a computer Attach USB cable DCF memory standard Card reader Directory structure in the memory Reset file number Troubleshooting Maintenance and care

5 Disposal Technical data Installing ArcSoft MediaImpression Index

6 Overview of the equipment Front 1) Flash 2) Display for self-time/autofocus light flashes: self-timer enabled 3) Camera lens with lens barrel 4) Microphone 4

7 Rear 5) LCD screen 6) Zoom rocker: W / T; Enlarge or reduce selection 7) Menu: Menu button: Open the menu 8) : Function/waste bin 9) Operating LED 10) OK button / navigation buttons (see next page) / In shooting mode: In video playback mode: In photo playback mode In the menu Face tracking on/off Start/pause playback Rotate image by 90 Scroll up in menus/ submenus 5

8 / In shooting mode In video/audio playback mode: In photo playback mode: In the menu Show/hide OSD information, DISPLAY legend Stop stop playback Show/hide OSD information, DISPLAY legend Scroll down in menus/ submenus In shooting mode: Choose flash type / In playback mode: Show next shot Video playback: In the menu Switch fast forward on or off Open submenu, selection to right 6

9 In shooting mode: Turn on macro for close-ups / In playback mode: Show previous shot Video playback: In the menu Switch fast rewind on or off Leave submenu, selection to right 11) Mode switch: Set up photo/video mode or playback mode 7

10 Top 12) POWER: Switch camera on/off 13) Press to shoot. Press shutter release briefly: Set focus range Bottom 14) Battery/SD card slot cover 15) Mini USB connection 16) Tripod socket 17) Speaker 8

11 Left side 18) Hole for wrist strap 9

12 What your 3 year warranty means Great care has gone into manufacturing this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used correctly. In the event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the first year after the date of purchase, we will rectify the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the unlikely event of such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product please contact us via our after sales support services, details of which can be found in this manual and on the product itself. 10

13 About these instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time. Note the warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the equipment 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 WARNING! Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and/or property damage! CAUTION! Please follow the guidelines to avoid property damage! PLEASE NOTE! Additional information on using the device 11

14 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 and videos in digital format. The unit also has a sound recording function. Do not operate the camera either in extreme heat or extreme cold. The unit is not suitable for operation under extreme conditions. The unit is intended for private use only and is not suitable for commercial operation. 12

15 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 they do not play with this unit. Children should not be allowed to use this device without supervision. Keep the appliance and its accessories out of reach of children. Warnings DANGER! Keep plastic packaging out of reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation! 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. 13

16 Dismantling the camera constitutes a risk of highvoltage electric shock. Only expert personnel should undertake internal component tests, modifications and repairs. Take the product to an authorised Service Centre for testing. The socket must be close to the device and within easy reach. If you are not going to use the camera for some time, remove the batteries to prevent leakage. Neither the camera nor the mains adapter should be exposed to water in drip or spray form. Do not place any objects filled with liquids (e.g., vases) on the camera. Instructions for batteries Your camera may be operated using the batteries supplied. Use only the supplied USB power adapter TR-06 EU-V when charging the battery from the mains. Please heed the following general instructions on handling batteries: Keep children away from the rechargeable batteries. Seek medical attention immediately if a battery is swallowed. CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 14

17 Before inserting the batteries, check that the contacts in the device and on the batteries are clean, and clean them if necessary. You must insert only the battery supplied. Note the polarity (+/-) when inserting the battery. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Direct intense 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. Do not throw the battery into a fire, short-circuit it or dismantle it. Never expose the battery to excessive heat, such as from sunshine, fire or similar. If the camera is not going to be used for some time, remove the battery. If the battery is leaking, remove it from the camera immediately. Clean the contacts before inserting a new battery. There is a risk of skin irritations from battery acid! Remove flat batteries from the camera. At low temperatures the capacity of the battery can drop significantly due to the reduced speed of the chemical reactions. When recording in cold weather keep a second battery pack in reserve in a warm place (e.g. trouser pocket). 15

18 Safety precautions Take the following safety precautions, in order to avoid damage to your camera and to always keep it in perfect condition. Store in a dry place. This camera is not watertight and will not function properly if it is immersed in water or if liquids penetrate to the inner workings. Keep away from damp, salt and dust. Wipe off salt and dust with a light, damp cloth if you have been using the camera on the beach or at the seaside. Carefully dry the camera afterwards. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Never bring the camera too close to devices that have strong electromagnetic fields, e.g. 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. This can cause the battery to leak or the case to become misshapen. Do not drop the camera. Jarring or vibrations resulting from a fall can cause malfunctions. Loop the strap round your wrist when you carry the camera. 16

19 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 camera temperature has adjusted to the ambient temperature before starting to use the camera. You can provide some protection against varying temperatures by using a bag or a plastic case. Do not remove battery when data is being processed When image data is being recorded to memory cards or deleted, switching off the power supply can result in data loss or damage 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 battery. These parts are not designed for high levels of stress. Batteries If the contacts on the battery are dirty, clean them with a dry, clean cloth or use an eraser to remove residues. Memory cards Turn off the power supply before you insert or remove the memory card, otherwise the memory card may become unstable. Memory cards may warm up during use. Always remove the memory cards from the camera carefully. 17

20 Never carry out repairs yourself CAUTION! 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. 18

21 Setting up the device Contents of package Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and contact us within 14 days of purchase if the delivery is incomplete. The following items are supplied with the product: Camera 1 li-ion battery USB power adapter 2 GB SD memory card USB cable AV cable Wrist strap Pouch Software on CD-ROM These operating instructions and warranty documents DANGER! Keep plastic packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation! 19

22 Inserting rechargeable batteries The li-ion battery supplied is required for operating the camera. Switch the camera off. Move the battery compartment catch in the direction shown by the arrow. The battery compartment opens. Insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown. Close the battery compartment and reset the catch. 20

23 Charging the battery via USB You can charge the battery using the supplied USB power adapter (TR-06 EU-V) or the USB connection of your PC. Switch the camera off. Connect the USB cable to the camera (1) Connect the other end to the USB power adapter (2) and plug it in (3). Altenativley, connect the camera to the USB port on your PC using the USB cable (illustration right). The LED glows green during the charging procedure. When the charging process is complete, the LED goes out. NOTE! The battery is not charged when delivered. You need to charge the battery before using the camera. A completely discharged battery needs to be charged for around 2 hours to be fully charged. 21

24 Attaching the carrying strap For ease of handling and increased security, attach the carrying strap to the camera. Feed the strap through the hole, as shown in the diagram. Pull the other end of the carrying strap through the thin loop of the strap and pull tight. CAUTION! When carrying 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 break. 22

25 Inserting and removing SD cards If no memory card is inserted, photos will be stored in the internal memory. Please note that the capacity of the internal memory is limited. Use an SD memory card to increase the memory capacity. If a memory card is inserted, your photos will be stored on the card. Inserting the card Switch the camera off. Move the battery compartment catch in the direction shown by the arrow. The battery compartment opens. Insert the card as shown into the card slot and ensure that it clicks into place. 23

26 Close the battery compartment and reset the catch. To remove the card, press it inwards briefly to release it. The card will then protrude slightly and can be removed. 24

27 First steps Switching on the camera Press the POWER button to switch the camera on. The lens comes out, the green light appears on the operating display and the display is switched on. The camera is in recording mode. NOTE! If the camera does not switch on, check whether the battery has been inserted properly and whether it is charged. Switching off the camera Press the POWER button to switch the camera off. Setting the language, date and time When you switch on the camera for the first time, you will be asked to set the language and time. Setting the language Select the desired language using the buttons or. Confirm your choice by pressing OK. After setting the language, the camera automatically switches to the menu for setting the date and time. 25

28 Setting the date and ti me Use the and buttons to select the correct values for the date or time. Use the and buttons to switch to the next entry. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. As well as the date and time, you can also set the date format. The following options are available: YY/MM/DD (year/month/day); MM/DD/YY (month/day/year) DD/MM/YY (day/month/year) NOTE! The camera can only display the date and time in playback mode. This information can also be printed on the photo when the date stamp function has been activated (see page 73). The time setting is saved by the internal battery. It is lost, however, if the battery is removed from the camera for more than 48 hours. 26

29 Energy-saving function If the camera has not been used for 60 seconds, it will switch off automatically. You can also set the automatic switch-off period to three or five minutes. The energy-saving function is not enabled in the following circumstances: while recording audio and video clips; during playback of images, video clips or audio recordings; while the camera is connected to another device via the USB socket. Shooting and playback mode The shooting mode is enabled after the camera has been switched on, therefore you may take photos directly. You can also record audio and video clips. In playback mode, you can play, edit and delete photos, audio clips and video clips. To set playback mode, move the mode switch to the play symbol. The playback icon appears in the top left of the display. The most recently taken photo will be shown. To return to shooting mode, move the mode switch to the desired position; for taking photos or for shooting video. 27

30 Display options Displays for shooting The following displays are possible in shooting mode: 1) You may set various types of shooting/recording ( button); the current mode is displayed here. 2) Flash setting 3) Self-timer 4) Zoom setting 5) Shots still available (at current resolution) 6) Battery status 7) Memory location ( IN internal memory or card) 8) Date stamp 9) Automatic exposure enabled 10) Image stabiliser switched on 11) Saturation display 28

31 12) Contrast display 13) Histogram 14) ISO settings 15) Focus range 16) Shutter speed display 17) Aperture setting 18) Warning: risk of blurring! 19) Macro setting 20) Exposure setting 21) Face recognition 22) White balance 23) Exposure measurement 24) Sharpness 25) Quality 26) Resolution 27) AF autofocus light 29

32 Displays for photo playback The following displays are possible in playback mode: 1) Mode display (shooting or playback) 2) Picture is protected 3) Sound recording 4) Note on button function 5) Current recording/total number of recordings 6) Battery status 7) Memory location ( IN internal memory or card) 8) Recording information 9) DPOF enabled 10) Resolution of image currently displayed 30

33 Displays for video playback The following displays for video clips are possible in playback mode: 1) Mode (playback) 2) Video is protected 3) Recording videos 4) Note on button function 5) Current recording/total number of recordings 6) Battery status 7) Memory location ( IN internal memory or card) 8) Recording information 9) Resolution 10) Volume setting 11) Length of video 12) Playback time 13) Indicates the playback status (play/pause) 14) Take a screenshot 31

34 Displays for sound playback The following displays for sound recordings are possible in playback mode: 1) Mode (playback) 2) The recording is protected 3) Note on button function 4) Current recording/total number of recordings 5) Battery status 6) Memory location ( IN internal memory or card) 7) Recording information (date and time) 8) Volume setting 9) Audio file length 10) Playback time 11) Indicates the playback status (play/pause) 32

35 Switching the displays on and off Press the / button repeatedly to turn the displays on and off and change them. In shooting mode With the most important display options With all display options No display options With gridlines to better organise image composition NOTE! The screen displays may vary with the shooting mode. 33

36 In playback mode With the most important display options With all display options No display options The displays cannot be changed in the following circumstances: while recording and playing back audio and video clips; during a slideshow or thumbnail display; while a photo is being cropped (in editing mode). NOTE! In both modes, a help screen will appear after the display to explain the important key functions in the respective modes. 34

37 Taking your first shots Setting shooting mode When the camera is switched on, it automatically switches into shooting mode. Auto appears in the top left of the display in basic status to indicate automatic shooting mode. You can find out more about shooting modes and the icons on page 65. If playback mode is active rather than shooting mode, simply move the switch to the desired shooting mode (photo or video). Tips for good shots Move the camera slowly so that the photos do not become fuzzy. The camera should not move when pressing the shutter release. Do not move the camera directly after pressing the shutter release. Wait for the shutter release signal. View the subject on the display before you press the shutter release. Check the angle if the subject is lit from behind. Change your position to reduce the background lighting. In order to create good video clips, move the camera around slowly. If you pan too quickly, the video pictures will be fuzzy and blurred. 35

38 Taking a photo When you can see the image in the viewer, press the shutter release down slightly. The yellow image section markers turn red and the power light flashes if the autofocus cannot operate. As soon as the autofocus has focused, the image section markers turn green. The display features the shutter speed values, the aperture and the ISO value, providing that an ISO value is set. Press the shutter release all the way down to take the picture. A tone signals that a photo has been taken. The photos are stored as JPEG files. NOTE! If there is a risk that the shot will be blurred, this icon also appears:. In this case, you should hold the camera still or use a tripod. Use the Functions menu to vary the shooting settings (see page 43). Press the button. PLEASE NOTE! Activate macro mode by pressing the take close-up photos. button to 36

39 Using the image stabiliser The image stabiliser helps you to take better photos when lighting conditions are poor. It reduces the risk of camera shake. Select Stabiliser from the camera menu and switch the function on or off as required. Using the flash If it is too dark to take a photo, the on-board flash can provide the additional light required. Press the flash button repeatedly to select the following flash settings: AUTO: The flash is automatically enabled if shooting conditions require additional lighting. Flash is triggered before the actual flash; used to prevent red-eye effect. The camera detects the brightness and only flashes if necessary. Flash always on Slow Sync : The flash is synchronised with slow shutter speed. Flash always off 37

40 The flash only works in single shot and self-timer mode. It cannot be used for bursts (picture sequences) and video recordings. Using the flash increases battery usage. If the battery is almost flat, the flash requires a longer time for charging. WARNING! Do not use the flash to take close-ups of people and animals. Maintain a distance of at least one metre from the subject. Zoom function enlarging or reducing The camera has an optical and a digital zoom. Use the lens to set the optical zoom and use the Settings menu to enable the digital zoom. Press the zoom controls W T. The zoom bar will appear which displays the zoom settings. W : The image is zoomed out (wide angle); you can capture a larger section. T: The image is zoomed in ( telephoto ); you can capture a smaller section. 38

41 If the left side of the bar is filled in, the optical zoom is in use. If you press T again, the digital zoom will switch off automatically. You can zoom in up to a factor of five. To do this, you need to activate the digital zoom! The digital zoom is not available for video recordings. NOTE! With the digital zoom, the image section is enlarged by interpolation; the image quality may suffer somewhat as a result. Set Focus type You can use this function to define the focus type when taking a photo or recording a video. Press the macro button repeatedly until the icon for the required focus mode is displayed in the bottom left LCD. 39

42 Your camera has four different focus modes, as follows: Normal With normal focus, the focus range starts at 40 cm. If the camera is set to normal mode, no icon is displayed. - Super Macro This mode is ideal for close-ups. In this mode, you can capture details by means of a fixed focus and sharpen the image even at a short distance. PF Multifocus If the multifocus is enabled, the camera sharpens every subject. INF Infinity When the Infinity setting is enabled, the camera can focus on subjects which are very far away. 40

43 Recording video clips Push the mode switch lever to the desired position. Press the shutter release to start recording. The display will show the recording time. You can change the image section by zooming in and out using the W and T buttons. Press the button when you wish to stop the recording. Press the button again to continue with the recording. Press the shutter release again to stop recording. 41

44 NOTE: The digital zoom is not available for recording video clips. While the zoom button is held down, no sound is recorded. During video recording, the microphone is simultaneously enabled and the sound is also recorded. The video recordings are saved with the sound as an AVI file. Recording audio clips The microphone is on the front right of the camera beneath the lens. Take care not to touch the microphone during the recording. Under the shooting mode setting in the Recording menu, select the speech recording menu item. Press the shutter release to start recording. The recording bar appears in the display. Press the shutter release again to stop recording. NOTE! The speech recordings are saved as WAV files. 42

45 Using the Functions menu The Functions menu allows you to make the essential settings for recording. In the menu bar on the left, the functions available for setting the camera are displayed. The lower bar displays the possible settings for the particular function. Press the button to open the menu. Use the up and down arrow keys or to select the function you would like to change. Use the or button to select the required setting, such as resolution 12 M. Press the OK button to save the settings. 43

46 Favourites display The last six shooting modes used are listed here. Each shooting mode has other setting options. If you change the shooting mode using the or buttons, the setting options change accordingly. Resolution photos The resolution basically determines the image quality. The higher the resolution, the more memory an image requires. The highest resolutions are generally recommended for large prints (larger than A4) 1. Setting Size in pixels 14 M 4320 x : x M 3264 x M 2592 x M 2048 x : x 1080 VGA x The VGA setting is recommended, for exampe, for sending images by . 44

47 Quality (compression) The quality determines how the recorded data is compressed. The higher the quality, the more storage space the images require. Setting Superfine Fine Normal Explanation Highest quality Medium quality Normal quality Exposure correction (OEV) By correcting the over exposure value (OEV) you can adjust pictures that would otherwise be too dark or too light. You can set the value in 12 stages between +2.0 EV and 2.0 EV. Use a positive value when light conditions are poor and a negative value in strong light. Do not use the exposure correction when the subject is in a very bright or very dark area or if you are using the flash. In that case, use the automatic setting. 45

48 White balance The white balance can correct certain light conditions. Setting AWB Auto White balance Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent_1 Fluorescent_2 Explanation White balance is adjusted automatically. Suitable for shots in bright daylight. Suitable for shots under cloudy skies, at dusk or in the shade. For shots taken in electric (tungsten) light. Suitable for shots in fluorescent light. Corrects the green cast from fluorescent lamp light and can save the flash. 46

49 Setting Explanation For more precise adjustment or if the light source cannot be categorised. Custom NOTE! To find the right setting, aim the camera at a piece of white paper (or similar object) in the conditions where you want to make the white balance settings and use this as a reference image for making settings. 47

50 ISO (light sensitivity) This setting changes the sensor s sensitivity to light. A higher value increases light sensitivity but generates more noise which can have a negative impact on the image quality. It is therefore important to select the lowest possible ISO value for the conditions. Setting Explanation ISO Auto Automatic ISO value. ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100. ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200. ISO 400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400. ISO 800 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800. ISO 1600 Sets the sensitivity to ISO ISO 3200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO ISO 6400 Sets the sensitivity to ISO

51 Measurement light measurement procedure This function allows you to determine the range for measuring light for the photos or video recordings. Setting Multi Center Spot Explanation Selects an exposure setting based on measurements taken from several points in the capture area. The light from the entire capture area is measured; however, reading from the centre of the image are given higher weighting. Selects an exposure setting on the basis of a single measurement in the centre of the image. 49

52 Colour effects Photo effects can be used in shooting and playback mode to provide different tinges or artistic effects. Setting Normal Vivid Sepia Color Accent (red) Color Accent (green) Color Accent (blue) B&W (black and white) Vivid Red Vivid Green Vivid Blue Explanation No photo effect set. The image is produced with higher contrast and higher saturation to emphasise the bright colours. The image is produced in nostalgic sepia tones. The image is converted to black and white; the red tones are retained. The image is converted to black and white; the green tones are retained. The image is converted to black and white; the blue tones are retained. The image is produced in black & white. The image takes on a red tone. The image takes on a green tone. The image takes on a blue tone. 50

53 Video size (resolution videos) The video size setting is only available for recording video clips. Setting Size in pixels Picture quality 1280 x 720 HDTV (only with SDHC cards of class 6 or above or with the supplied SD card) 640 x 480 High quality 320 x 240 Normal 640 x 480 Web quality Quality for display on websites In the setting, the video clip recording is optimised for Internet display. Since the file size is restricted on the Internet, the camera switches off automatically when the file reaches 100 MB. If the resolution is set to Web quality, the files are saved in DCF standard (see page 97) in the folder 101UTUBE. 51

54 Pre (Video) The setting Pre allows you to make a 3-second pre-recording. If the setting is activated (On), the camera records 3 seconds before the shutter release is activated. If you do not want to use this function, select the Off option. Using the recording menu You can also select the settings for the recordings via the Recording menu. You can find more detailed information on navigating through the menus and on the various settings on page 61 in the section entitled Recording menu. 52

55 Watching/listening to recordings Individual playback of recordings You can play back your most recent recordings in sequence in display mode. Set mode switch to to activate playback mode. The most recent recording appears on the display and the following display modes are possible, depending on the type: 53

56 Photo Video Voice recording Press the buttons or to view the previous or next recording. Playing back images as thumbnails In playback mode, press the W zoom button for a thumbnail display of up to nine small preview images You can select the desired file by using the direction buttons or, or. Press the OK button in order to display the image in full size. Press the zoom button in the direction T to return to the full picture display. 54

57 Some thumbnails contain icons which specify the file type. Icon File type Explanation Voice recording Defective file Indicates a voice recording. Indicates a defective file. Calendar mode In playback mode, press the zoom button twice in the direction W to activate calendar mode. The first file (image, video or audio) saved on each particular day is displayed on the screen. You can select the desired file by using the direction buttons or, or. Press the OK button in order to display the image in full size. 55

58 Press the zoom button in the direction T to leave calendar mode. Zooming into photos With photographic shots you can look at individual image sections. Press the T button repeatedly in full size view to enlarge the image section up to 12 times. The four arrows at the edges indicate that the image section is enlarged. Use the arrow keys,, or to change the image section within the image. Press the button to return to the full size image. Press the zoom button in the direction T to leave calendar mode. 56

59 Playing back video/audio clips and voice messages Select the required recording. Press the OK button to start the playback. During video clip playback, press the or buttons to fast forward or rewind. Press the zoom button in the direction T to increase the volume. Press the zoom button in the direction W to reduce the volume. If you wish to pause playback, press the button. Press the button again to continue the playback. If you wish to stop playback, press the button. 57

60 Take a screenshot of a video recording While replaying a video clip, press the button to pause the replay. Press the shutter release to save the image as a screenshot. The shutter release symbol is displayed on the screen. The camera terminates the playback automatically and switches to display mode. NOTE! This function is only available if there is sufficient memory. Otherwise the shutter release function does not appear. 58

61 Deleting photos You may delete shots in playback mode or via the playback menu (see page 75). The quickest way to delete an individual shot is with the button in playback mode. Select the shot in playback mode and press the button. The Delete query appears on the screen. Using the or buttons, select the entry you wish to delete. Press OK to confirm the query. To cancel the function, select Cancel and confirm again by pressing OK. The next image is shown on the display. NOTE! Protected data cannot be deleted. In this case, the File protected message appears on the display. If a memory card is inserted, you can only delete the files on the memory card. If the memory card is protected, you cannot delete the files on the card. You cannot restore a file that has been deleted. With this in mind, exercise caution when deleting files. 59

62 The menus Navigating in the menus If you want to open the playback menu, move the mode selector switch to the position. Press the Menu button to open the menus. Use the up and down arrow keys or to select the setting you would like to change. Press the OK button or the button. The corresponding submenu will be displayed. Use the up and down arrow keys or to select the required option and confirm by pressing OK. Press Menu at any time to return to the previous level. 60

63 The recording menu Setting Scene Mode Drive mode Explanation Here you can select from the various different recording modes. Here you can adjust the self-timer or select the burst (picture sequence) function. 10 sec The image is captured 10 seconds after pressing the shutter release 2 sec The image is captured 2 seconds after pressing the shutter release. 61

64 Setting Drive mode AEB AF Area Explanation Double Two shots are taken. The first shot is taken 10 seconds after the shutter release has been pressed, the second 2 seconds later. Burst In this setting the camera captures a series of images when you hold down the shutter. Speedy Burst In this setting the camera captures a series of 30 images. Off The serial capture mode is switched off. Here you can switch the automatic exposure function on or off. Here you can select the autofocus zone (AF). Wide A wide area is put in focus Center The centre is put in focus AF lamp Here you can set whether the AF light operates automatically or manually (Off). 62

65 Setting Sharpness Explanation Here you can make the details of an image appear sharper or softer. High Sharpens the image. Normal Normal image sharpness Low Softens the image Saturation Here you can select the colour saturation. Select the high saturation level for strong colours and the low level for more natural tones. High Strong colours Normal Low Natural colour tones Contrast Here you can select the contrast. High Increases the contrast Normal Normal contrast Low Reduces the contrast 63

66 Setting Digital zoom Date stamp Auto Review Explanation Here you can select the digital zoom for some operating modes. Intelligent zoom Digitally enlarges the image and optimises the image quality Standard zoom Enlarges the image section up to 5 times but produces poorer image quality Off Use the optical zoom only Here you can choose the date and time stamp for the pictures. Date Date & Time Off After the shot, the photo is displayed for a few seconds. You may switch this function on or off Stabilizer Here you can switch the automatic image stabiliser on or off. 64

67 Shoot ing/recording mode In certain situations you may want to make use of one of the preset shooting modes these contain preprogrammed automatic settings. After you have made your selection, the selected mode (with the exception of voice recording mode) is added in the top position on Favourites in the Functions menu (see page 43). 65

68 The following shooting modes are available: Symbol Setting Explanation Auto Program Intelligent Scene The settings for shooting an image are configured automatically. The camera automatically selects suitable settings, e.g. exposure time and aperture settings The camera analyses the shot conditions and automatically switches to the right scene mode. For the following special types of shot, certain settings cannot be changed (e.g. flash and macro) as they are preset for the type of shot. Portrait Reduces background focus and focuses on the centre. Landscape Suitable for wide landscape views. 66

69 Symbol Setting Explanation Sunset Emphasises the colour red when taking sunset pictures. Backlight Adjusts the Metering setting to the backlight. Kids Suitable for capturing people in motion. Night Scene Optimises the settings for shooting night scenes LOMO Artistic effect reminiscent of lomo photography Fireworks Reduces the shutter speed for capturing fireworks. Snow Suitable for beach and snow shots. 67

70 Symbol Setting Explanation Sport Party Suitable for creating images with fast movements. Suitable for indoor shots and parties. Candlelight Creates shots in warm light. Night Portrait Soft skin Suitable for portrait shots with a dark background. Creates images with soft transition areas and delicate colours. Flowing water Creates a delicate effect with fast movements. Food Increases the colour saturation. Building Emphasises the border (outline) of the subject more. 68

71 Symbol Setting Explanation Text Emphasises the black & white contrast. Foliage This function boost the saturation of green tones. Auction Optimise images for use on websites (auctions), e.g. VGA resolution. Four different modes can be selected. Smile Capture This function uses face recognition to automatically capture a smiling face. Blink detection The camera detects whether the subject's eyes were closed and asks if you wish to save the picture. 69

72 Symbol Setting Explanation Pre-Composition Love Portrait Self Portrait This function takes a picture as a temporary orientation aid. Press the shutter release all the way down when you have directed the person who is to be photographed to the desired reference point. This function utilises face recognition to automatically capture faces and thus create portrait pictures without any assistance from third parties. If more than two faces are detected, the autofocus is activated. The camera starts with a countdown and takes the photo after a waiting time of two seconds. This function sets the zoom to wide angle. Once a face has been recognised, the AF is automatically activated and an audible signal can be heard. The camera starts a 2 second countdown before taking the picture. 70

73 Symbol Setting Explanation D-Lighting This function boosts the dynamic range of an image by increasing brightness and contrast values. Fisheye Lens This function creates a hemispherical image. Aperture Priority You can use this function to set the aperture. Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Photo Stitch You can use this function to set the shutter speed. Using this function you can set the shutter speed and the aperture setting. With this function you can create a panorama from three stitched together images. Voice REC Recording an audio clip. 71

74 Us ing the Smile capture mode The Smile capture mode automatically takes photos as soon as it detects a smile. How to enable the Smile capture mode Select this function: in shooting mode. Focus the camera on the subject. As soon as a smile has been detected, the camera takes a photo. 72

75 The Settings menu Setting Sounds Power Save LCD Save Date &Time Explanation Startup: Here you can select one of three sounds as a start-up sound or disable the function. Shutter: Here you can set the sound for the shutter. Beep volume: Setting the volume for signals. To save the battery charge, the camera switches off automatically after the selected period. Select: 1 min., 3 min. or 5 min. The energy-saving function is not enabled in the following circumstances: while recording audio and video clips; during playback of images, video clips or audio recordings; while the camera is connected to another device via the USB socket. When you set this function to ON, the display is darkened after a short period out of use. Here you can select the date, time and display format (see page 26). 73

76 Setting Language File Numbering TV Out LCD Brightness Explanation Here you can select the language for the menu (see page 25). File numbering Here you can set the numbering for the files. Series: The files are numbered from Reset: Resets the numbering to This function is advisable, for example, after the memory card has been changed. Using the AV cable supplied, you can view the images on your television set. Choose the image format for your area. NTSC: For America, Japan, Taiwan, etc. PAL: For Europe, Australia, etc. Here you can set the display brightness. Bright: Display is brightened Normal: Standard brightness 74

77 Setting Memory Kit Reset all Explanation Here you can organise the data in the internal memory. Formatting: Formats the current storage media, the memory card or the internal memory. This deletes all data. NOTE! If you format the memory, all the data saved in it is deleted. Make sure that there is no important data left in the memory or on the SD card. Copy onto the card: Copies shots from the internal memory onto the memory card. Select or YES and press OK if you would like to execute the selected function. Here you can reset all the individual settings to the factory settings. In this case, answer the query with Yes. The following settings are not reset: Date/time Language TV system 75

78 The Playback menu Setting Delete Slideshow Protect Explanation This function can be used to delete files no longer required on the internal memory or the memory card (see page 59). The following options are available: Single: Delete one shot Voice only: Delete an image s voice recording (if available) Multi: Delete multiple shots selected in the thumbnail view. All: Delete all the shots You can run the shots (photos only) as a slideshow (see page 81). This function can be used to protect shots from accidental deletion. The following options are available: Single: Protect one shot Multi: Protect multiple shots selected in the thumbnail view. Lock all: Protect all the shots Unlock all: Remove protection for all the shots. 76

79 Setting Red-eye Correction Voice Memo Color Mode Explanation Here you can correct shots which were not taken using the pre-flash function (see page 37). You can either save the corrected file under a new name or you can overwrite the original file. You can save a voice message for each photo taken (see page 42). The maximum length of voice message is 30 seconds. The remaining length is shown on the display. If a photo already has a voice recording, this will be replaced. You can add colour effects to existing images (see page 50). 77

80 Setting Trim Resize Explanation This function can be used to choose an image section and crop the image to this size. The new image will consist only of the visible area in this image section. You have the following options for saving the image: Save as: Save the image with a new filename. The orginal file remains unaffected. Overwrite: The original file is overwritten. Cancel: Closes the function and discards the changes. NOTE! The crop function cannot be used with VGA resolution images. You can reduce the resolution of image and thus also the file size. The edited file can be saved with a new name or you can overwrite the original file. The resolution of VGA images cannot be changed. 78

81 Setting Startup Image Explanation You can select a start screen that appears on the screen after the camera has been switched on. You can choose between the following: System: The standard system screen is displayed. My Photo: The selected photo is displayed. Use or to select your My picture entry. Select a photo using or and press OK to confirm. Off: No photo is displayed. 79

82 Setting DPOF Explanation DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Here you can specify print settings if you wish to have pictures published by a photo studio or a DPOF-compatible printer. With a DPOF-compatible printer you can print the pictures directly without transferring them to the computer beforehand. You can print all the photos or just one, or reset the DPOF settings. Connect the camera to the printer using a USB cable. Confirm the connection. Use the or buttons to set the number of prints for each photo. Use the button to switch the date stamp on or off. NOTE! Using DPOF you can print up to 99 copies. If you set the copies to 0, the DPOF setting for the image is automatically deactivated. 80

83 Setting Radial Blur Explanation Radial blur is an effect that blurs an area around the centre of the image. Use the or button to select the blur level. Choose between High, Normal and Low. Use the Cancel to exit this function. Press OK to save the image. Start slideshow You can play back photos as a slideshow. Select Slideshow in the Playback menu. The Slideshow menu opens. The following settings are available: Start: Select this option to start the slideshow. Cancel: Select this option to exit the menu. Interval: Use this option to set the interval between slides (1, 3, 5 or 10 seconds). Transition: Here you can select the transition effect between the individual images (shuffle, from left, diagonal or displace). Choose whether the burst (picture sequence) should be constantly repeated ( ) or whether it should end after the last image ( ). 81

84 When all the settings are made, select START and press OK to start the slideshow. During playback you can pause and resume the show by pressing OK. Protecting/unlocking or deleting an individual file In the submenu Delete or Protect select the entry Single to have the images shown individually on the display. Use the or buttons to select a photo. Choose Lock / Unlock or Delete as soon as the required file is shown on the screen. By pressing OK you protect/unlock or delete the file. Select Cancel and confirm by pressing the OK button to return to playback mode. Protecting/unlocking or deleting several files (multi) In the submenu Delete or Protect select the entry Multi to have the images shown in thumbnail form on the display. Use the or buttons to select a photo. Press OK as soon as the required file is highlighted. This marks or unmarks the file. Repeat the previous step until all the pictures which you would like to protect or delete are marked. 82

85 Press the MENU button. A confirmation prompt appears. Choose Yes and press OK to protect or delete the files. The camera returns to Playback mode. Select Cancel and confirm by pressing the OK button to return to playback mode. Protecting/unlocking or deleting all the files In the Delete or Protect submenu, choose the entry Lock/unlock all files? or Delete all. A confirmation prompt appears. Choose Yes. Press OK to protect/unlock or delete all the files. Select Cancel and confirm by pressing the OK button to return to playback mode. PLEASE NOTE! If a memory card is inserted, you can only delete the files on the memory card. If the memory card is locked you cannot delete the files on the memory card. (the message Card locked appears.) You cannot restore a file that has been deleted. With this in mind, exercise caution when deleting files. 83

86 Correcting red-eye effect This function is used for reducing red-eye effect on photos. This function is only available for photos. The red-eye effect can be used several times with one picture, but the picture quality may gradually deteriorate as a result. How to enable red-eye correction: Select the image in Playback mode. Open the Red-eye Correction submenu in the Playback menu. The image preview and the Red-eye menu appear on the display. Choose Start and press the OK button to start the correction process. A menu selection appears after termination of the function. Overwrite: The new file is saved by overwriting the old one. Save as: The image is saved as a new file. Cancel: The function is cancelled. Press the OK button to save/cancel the changes. 84

87 Recording voice messages Select the required photo in Playback mode. NOTE! If the photo already contains a voice message, the voice message icon will appear. Open the Voice Memo submenu in the Playback menu. The image preview and a selection menu will appear on the display. Choose Start and press OK to start recording. The microphone is located underneath the lens. The recording is cancelled automatically after 30 seconds. If you wish to terminate the recording, press the Cancel and then the OK button once more. NOTE! You can only add voice messages to photos, not to video clips. You cannot add voice messages to protected images. You can only delete a voice message along with the photo, not separately. 85

88 Color mode The following fields are available: Symbol Setting Explanation Normal No photo effects are added. Sepia The image is produced in nostalgic sepia tones. B&W The image is produced in black & white. Negative The image is produced as a negative. Mosaic The image is produced as a mosaic. Vivid Red The image takes on a red tone. Vivid Green The image takes on a green tone. Vivid Blue The image takes on a blue tone. Select the required photo in Playback mode. In the Playback menu, select the Color mode submenu and the menu will open. Use the or button to select the required effect. The selected effect is applied to the image preview and displayed accordingly. 86

89 Press OK to save the new file. A new image file will be created. Trimming an image 1 Enlarged image 2 Orientation arrows 3 Tailored file size 4 Image section 5 Entire image area Choose the required photo in Playback mode. Open the Trim submenu in the Playback menu. The editing window appears on the display. 87

90 Press the zoom button in the direction T to enlarge the image or in the direction W to reduce the image. You can detect the position of the image section in the grey rectangle on the left. During the enlargement process you can use the,, or buttons to change the image section. A menu selection appears after termination of the function. Choose between: Overwrite: The new file is saved by overwriting the old one. Save as: The new file is saved under another name without replacing the old file. Cancel: The function is cancelled. Press the OK button to overwrite/save/cancel the changes. 88

91 Resize Choose the required photo in Playback mode. Open the Resize submenu in the Playback menu. The Selection menu appears on the display. Choose one of the following resolutions and press the OK button: 8 M, 5 M, 3 M or VGA. NOTE! The available resolutions may vary according to the original size of the image. Settings which are not available are greyed out. A menu selection appears after termination of the function. Choose between: Overwrite: The new file is saved by overwriting the old one. Save as: The new file is saved under another name without replacing the old file. Cancel: The function is cancelled. Press the OK button to overwrite/save/cancel the changes. 89

92 Connecting to a TV or PC Playing back images on a television set You can play back the pictures from your camera on a television set. Switch off the camera and television set. Connect the TV cable supplied to the USB socket on the camera and the yellow video socket and white audio socket on the television set. Switch the camera and television set on. Switch the camera to Playback mode and begin playback as required. If the television set does not detect the camera image by itself, switch the video input on the television set (usually by means of the AV button). It may be necessary to go to the submenu TV output in the camera menu Settings to switch between PAL and NTSC. 90

93 Printing shots on a photo printer Using PictBridge, you can print your shots directly on a Pict- Bridge-compatible photo printer. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Switch the camera and the photo printer on. The camera recognises that a USB device has been connected. In USB mode select the option Printer and confirm with OK. 91

94 After the connection between the printer and the camera has been established, the print mode selection menu appears. The print mode has three options: Print selection: You can select pictures from your saved images to print. Print all: All saved images will be printed. Print contact sheet: Print all images as thumbnails. Using the option Print selection Use the arrow keys or to select the desired image. Set the desired number of prints with the oder keys. Press the button to switch the date stamp on or off. Press OK to enter the printer settings. 92

95 Using the option Print all and Print contact sheet Set the desired number of prints with the or keys. Press the button to switch the date stamp on or off. Press OK to enter the printer settings. Choosing the printer settings Use the arrow keys or to select the desired setting. Select the paper size (Standard; A4; 4 x 6 ) and quality (Standard; Fine; Normal) using the or buttons. Select Print to start printing or leave the print settings by pressing Cancel. Start printing The Printing... notification appears on the screen. You can interrupt the process at any time by pressing the Menu button. 93

96 Transferring data to a computer You can copy your captures to a computer. Supported operating systems: Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 Windows 7 Attach USB cable Switch the camera off. With the computer switched on, connect the USB cable supplied to the USB socket on the camera and a USB socket on the PC. Switch the camera on. Select Computer and press the OK button to confirm the selection. The notification Connecting appears on the camera display. The camera is detected by the computer as a mass storage device (removable storage medium). In Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can access the content of the camera memory or the memory card immediately. In other Windows versions, open Windows Explorer or double-click on the Desktop (in Vista: Computer ). Double-click on the media icon for the camera. 94

97 Navigate to the DCIM directory and, where applicable, to the relevant subdirectories to display the files (*.jpg = photos; *.avi = sound recordings; *.wav = video recordings). See also the directory structure in the memory. Press down the left mouse button and drag the relevant files to the directory provided on the computer, e.g. in the folder My Documents. You can also highlight the files and use the Windows commands Copy and Paste. The files are transferred to the computer and stored there. You can display and process the files with a suitable software application. DCF memory standard The captures on your camera are managed (saved, named, etc.) in accordance with the DCF standard (DCF = Design Rule for Camera File System). Captures on memory cards for other DCF cameras can also be played back on your camera. 95

98 Card reader If your PC has a card reader or is connected to a card reader then you can copy the captures onto the PC from the memory card. The card reader is also detected as a removable data medium on the Windows desktop (or in Computer if using Vista). 96

99 Directory structure in the memory The camera saves the pictures, videos and audio files in three different directories in the internal memory or on the memory card. The following directories are created automatically: DICAM.: All the pictures, videos and audio files are saved to this folder, with the exception of files which are recorded in auction or Internet quality mode. _UTUBE: Pictures taken in internet quality mode are saved to this folder. Normal shots are located in the 100DICAM folder and automatically named with DSCI and a four-digit number. When the highest number has been reached DSCI9999 the next folder 101DICAM is created for the following shots. 97

100 Reset file number A maximum of 999 folders can be created. If another capture/recording is made after this, an error message will appear ( Directory cannot be created ). In this case, proceed as follows: Insert a new memory card. Reset the file numbers using the File reset menu item in the Settings menu. The file count starts again at 0001 in the DSCI1000 folder. Do not try to change the folders or files in the camera s own directory structure (by renaming, etc.). You might destroy the files by doing so. 98

101 Storage capacity Size of memory card 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 14 M Resolution 3: M M M VGA The table specifies the number of images that you can save at a chosen resolution (e.g. 5 M) on a memory card with a specified size (e.g. 128 MB). NOTE! The actual number of photos which can be saved may vary (by up to 30%) depending on the resolution and the number of colours. 99

102 Troubleshooting Use the following checklist if the camera does not function correctly. If the problem persists, consult MEDION Service. The camera will not switch on. The battery is not inserted correctly. The battery is flat. Recharge it. The camera will not take photos. The flash is still charging. The memory is full. The SD card is not correctly formatted or is defective. The flash does not go off. The flash is switched off. The flash is not fully charged. The automatic mode is switched off. The image is blurred. The camera was moved during the shot. The subject was outside the camera s focal range. Use the Macro mode for close-up pictures if necessary. Improve the lighting conditions. The image is not shown on the display. An SD card has been inserted which took pictures in non- DCF mode on another camera. The camera cannot display that type of image. 100

103 The period of time between shots is longer when taking pictures in the dark The shutter usually works slower under weak light conditions. Change the angle of the camera, or improve the light conditions. The camera switches itself off. The battery is empty; charge the battery. After a preset period, the camera switches itself off to save the battery charge. Restart the camera. The shot has not been saved. The camera was switched off before the shot could be saved. The memory card is full. The shots cannot be transferred to the PC via the USB cable. The camera is not switched on. When the camera is connected to the computer for the first time, no new hardware is found The USB connection of the computer is deactivated in the BIOS. The operating system is not compatible. 101

104 Maintenance and care Clean the housing, lens and the display as follows: Clean the camera housing using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinners or cleaning solutions that contain oil. This could damage the camera. Use a dust blower brush to remove dust before cleaning the lens or the display. Then wipe them with a soft cloth. Do not apply pressure to the display and do not use any hard objects to clean it. Do not use strong cleaning solutions for the housing and lens (contact MEDION support if dirt cannot be removed). 102

105 Disposal Packaging Your camera is packaged to protect it from transportation damage. Packaging is raw material and can be reused or added to the recycling system. Device At the end of its service life, the product should not be disposed of with the household rubbish. Dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner at a local collection point for old appliances. Ask your local authority for the location of the collection points. Batteries Used batteries do not belong with household rubbish. Batteries must be taken to a collection point for used batteries. 103

106 Technical data Camera Pixels: 14 megapixel CCD Aperture: F = 2.9 ~ 6.5 Shutter speed: 1/2000 ~ 15 s Focal length: f = 4.8 mm ~ 19.2 mm Optical zoom 4 times Digital zoom: 5 times LCD monitor: 6.86 cm / 2.7 LCD screen File formats: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DPOF, AVI, WAV Max. resolutions: Camera mode: 4320 x 3240 pixels Video mode: 640 x 480 / 1280 x 720 pixel (with a class 6 SDHC memory card) Picture memory: Internal: 32 MB internal memory (usable memory may vary) External: SD/SDHC card (max. 16 GB) Port: Mini USB 2.0 Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.7 x 2.0 cm (W x H x D) 104

107 USB power adapter Manufacturer: SAMYA Model number: TR-06EU-V Input voltage: V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.2 A Output voltage: 5. V 700 ma, max. Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors. 105

108 Installing ArcSoft MediaImpression You will find MediaImpression, a program for editing your pictures, on the CD supplied. How to install MediaImpression: Connect your device to your desktop PC or notebook. Insert the installation CD in the DVD/CD drive. The CD will start automatically. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. If the CD does not execute automatically, follow the steps shown below to install the software: Double-click on My Computer. Move the cursor to the DVD/CD drive. 106

109 Right click, then click on Open. Double-click on setup.exe. The assistant will appear and guides you through the installation. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. After successful installation, you can start the program from the link on the desktop. The start screen will appear. To transfer images from the camera to your desktop PC or notebook, click on the Import button. 107

110 This brings you to the import preview window where you can select which images you want to import. On the left is a sidebar where you can set import options. The camera is automatically recognised as a removable data medium and appears in the Fetch media from: dropdown menu. Choose a target folder where the files are to be stored. You can select further import options on the sidebar. 108