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Handbuch Manual D GB F E I PL Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D Digitalkamera Please read before using the digital camera Battery information CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is not replaced properly. Replace only with the same type or a type of equal quality recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Only replace with the same type or a type of identical design recommended by the manufacturer. Batteries should never be damaged, drilled or thrown into an open fire. The battery could burst or explode, releasing toxic chemicals. Only use the specified charger for rechargeable batteries. Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the above symbol. It indicates that they should not be disposed of as household waste. Battery regulations place a legal obligation on the consumer to return all used batteries. Please help to make a contribution to the protection of our environment by not disposing of batteries in the household waste. Chemical symbols on the battery mean that the battery contains the specified substance. The symbols have the following meanings: Cd - Cadmium, Hg Mercury, Pb - Lead. You can also take used batteries to communal disposal sites (e.g. battery collection point or recycling site). These locations have a legal obligation to take the batteries free of charge. Care and maintenance of the digital camera Caring for your digital camera properly ensures fault-free operation and reduces the risk of damage to your digital camera. General guidelines Do not expose your digital camera to excessive humidity or extreme temperatures. Do not expose your digital camera to direct sunlight or strong UV light for long periods. Blow particles of dust or dirt off the lens or LCD monitor or use a lens brush for cleaning (available from specialist retailers). Do not clean the lens or the LCD monitor with chemically treated cleaning cloths designed for spectacles, as they can cause scratches on the surface. Moisten the LCD monitor by breathing on it. Then wipe the monitor with a soft lint and chemical free cleaning cloth. Products for cleaning cameras, including air brushes, are available from specialist retailers. Service In case of technical problems with your Yakumo product, contact our Hotline on 0 18 05/ 92 58 66 (12 cent/minute) when calling from the Deutsche Telekom fixed network. Guarantee If you think that you need to make a claim on your Yakumo product under the guarantee, call the Hotline on 0 18 05/ 92 58 66 (12 cent/ minute) when calling from the Deutsche Telekom fixed network. Experienced staff will advise you and arrange how you should proceed. Please do not send any goods to the Yakumo Service Centre without obtaining an RMA number from the hotline first, as otherwise the goods will be returned unrepaired or refused. Yakumo grants you a 2-year guarantee from the invoice date. In case of defects, the buyer only has a right to subsequent performance. This subsequent performance will include either repair or the delivery of a replacement product. Exchanged units or parts will be the property of Yakumo. Evidence of the guarantee must be provided in the form of proper proof of purchase (sales receipt or invoice). Damage caused by improper handling, operation storage or by force majeure or other external influences is not covered by the guarantee. The same applies to wearing parts, e.g. rechargeable batteries (6 months). In case of technical queries, go to the Yakumo homepage at www.yakumo.com or send an e-mail to: info@yakumo.com. Preface The Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D is equipped with eight modes (Scene selection, Programmed, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Manual exposure, Playback, Movie, Setup) for your exploration. In com-bination with all the above mode function, not only will this cam-era serve as a digital camera, but it can also be used in recording short movies and audio recording. The Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D offers 4.00 mega pixels high-quality image along with precise 32 x zoom (8 x optical plus 4 x digital). The built-in 16 MB internal memory can store your images and videos. Its auto focus lens supports a macro mode from 20 cm to 50 cm. Normally, it can takes pictures ranging from 50 cm to infinite. Through the USB cable connection, pictures can be easily transferred from the digital camera to the PC. It also provides an AV output function to perform the operation through TV. Continuous shoot-ing function is also available for users to take multiple frames of scenes in quick succession. Here are its main features: - P.A.S.M. (Playback, Aperture, Scene, Manual exposure) mode - MPEG 4 audio and video recording - 8 x optical lens - Electronic view finder - Orientation sensor for still image rotate - Popup flash - 15 scene modes - Histogram on display - Cropping and frame editing function with 6 frames to choose from - 3x3 image thumbnail display - Built-in speakers To make the best out of this digital camera, we strongly suggest that you read through this manual prior to operating this digital camera. 1 Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................ 1 Prior to Operating the Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D.... 3 Unpacking the Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D...............................3 Attaching the lens and strap on the digital camera ..................4 Identifying Components ...........................................................5 Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card............................6 Basic Settings ..........................................................................7 Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card .........................7 Table of Contents Basic Operating Procedure ....................................... 8 Turning the digital camera On/Off.............................................8 Basic Shooting ........................................................................9 Auto-Focus Function ...............................................................9 Zooming In/Out ........................................................................9 Viewing Pictures .................................................................... 10 Protect Pictures ..................................................................... 10 Erase Pictures ....................................................................... 10 Basic Functions Buttons ........................................................ 10 Eight Main Modes and Instructions ......................... 15 Scene Mode .......................................................................... 17 P.A.S.M. Mode ...................................................................... 19 Playback Mode ...................................................................... 23 Movie and Audio Mode .......................................................... 26 Setup Mode ........................................................................... 27 Making Connections ................................................. 32 Installing Software ................................................................. 32 Connecting through the USB ................................................. 33 Connecting through AV-out ................................................... 33 Appendix .................................................................... 34 2 Prior to Operating the Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D Setting up this Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D digital camera is quick and simple. Follow these steps, and you'll be on your way to infinite boundaries. Unpacking the Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D 1. 2. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage) Double check for the following items: CD-ROM Mini USB Cable Video Cable Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D Shoulder Strap Lens cap Batteries User Manual 3 Attaching the lens and strap on the digital camera Prior to Operating the Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D The lens cap and strap are attached in one. To remove or cap the lens cap, press on both sides of the retractable knob. Thread the strap through the strap hole of the digital camera and the lens cap. Adjust the strap to the desired length. 4 Identifying Components Flash Mode Selection Button Shutter Button AF LED Flash Power Switch Hook of Shoulder Strap Microphone Lens EVF(Electronic View Finder) EVF/LCD Switch Zoom Button Dioptre Adjustment -L AE L AF- AE/AF Lock Button Menu Button OK TFT LCD SD Card Cover Five-way Switch Battery Cover Tripod Continuous Shot Button Macro Button Mode Dial Self-timer Button Jack Cover TV-Out Mini USB DC-In 5 Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card (optional) This digital camera uses 4 AA batteries or optional CR-V3 x 2. The batteries and SD card are located in separate compartments. The battery compartment is located at the bottom of the digital camera, while the SD card compartment is located at the back of the digital camera. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open. 2. Load the batteries into the battery compartment. (a) 3. Close the battery cover. 4. Flip the SD card compartment cover, and insert the SD card into the slot. (b) 5. Close the SD card cover. Battery Cover SD Card Card Prior to Operating the Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D AE-L AF-L OK AE-L AF-L OK AE-L AF-L (b) OK (a) CAUTION! 1. Use only the specified battery or AC power adapter (optional) (6.0V 2A) with this digital camera. Other power sources may cause fire. 2.To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries at the same time and keep batter way from heat. 3.To dispose off batteries, please refer to index of battery manufacturer. 4. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion. Use only one battery type at one time 5. Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. 6. For alternative power source, the optional AC Adapter kit is available. NOTE: 1. Upon loading new batteries, users will need to reset their Basic Settings 2. Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the digital camera is in its ON status. Only remove the batteries and SD card when the digital camera is not in use, or in its OFF status. 3. If you do not plan on using the digital camera for a long period of time, please remove the batteries and SD card. 6 Basic Settings Upon turning the digital camera ON, a "welcome image" will appear on the LCD display. Turn the mode dial to the Setup Mode. Please proceed with the following settings: Language Preference Setting There are a total of nine languages to choose from to interact with this digital camera. Please refer to Setup Mode. (Page 30) Date and Time Setting Please refer to the Date and Time setting under Setup Mode. (Page 27) Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card To take more pictures effectively, format the content of the SD Card. To format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot. Then proceed with the following steps: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter Setup menu to select "Format". 3. You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display. 4. Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting. As a result, once you withdraw the SD Card from the digital camera, the LCD display will show the following message for confirmation: "Format internal memory?" Then, press OK button to complete formatting internal memory. 7 Basic Operating Procedure This section provides simple and basic directions to get you started with your Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D. From this section, you will learn how to turn the digital camera on and off, shoot pictures, use the Auto Focus function, Zooming In and Out, and Playback your pictures. A description is also included for the EVF & LCD function. Basic Operating Procedure Turning the digital camera On/Off 1. Remove the lens cap 2. Slide the Power switch in the direction of arrow. - power LED lights up and the power is on. - turning off the power (slide the switch again) - Auto power-off function operates when batteries are used only. Shutter Button Power Switch **The backside LED indicator will remain green while the power is turned on** Tip: The LCD display will warn users to open the lens cap when the lens cap is on. 8 Basic Shooting 1. Turn the mode dial to the Scene Mode AE-L AF-L 2.)Look into the viewfinder /LCD and try to align your subject in the box. OK 3.)When you are set, press the shutter button once. Tip: Do not cover the lens or flash with your finger. Auto-Focus Function When the shutter release is pressed halfway, the Auto-Focus function will activate and the digital camera lens will automatically focus. Follow these steps to activate this function: 1. Under normal situation, the crop mark is yellow. Once the shutter is pressed halfway to activate the Auto-Focus function, the crop mark will turn green. If it fails, the crop mark will turn red. 2. Fully press the shutter button to take the picture. Zooming In/Out This digital camera has 8 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar located on the right side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. While the zoom button is pressed, there will be 15 levels of zoom magnifications, from W(Wide) to T(Tele) of zoom bar; The zoom lens can automatically protrude and retract. An additional 8 levels of zoom magnification (0.5x/each), from 9 T(tele)to 4x (4x Digital Zoom) of zoom bar will activate, when the zoom button is pressed. Users can see the result from LCD display. 1. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or out button to select your preferred distance. Basic Operating Procedure Viewing Pictures To instantly view the pictures you just took, simply turn the mode dial to the Playback Mode. For an in-depth description of Playback Mode, please refer to page 23. Protect Pictures To instantly protect the pictures you just took, press the menu button and select the protect function. To protect pictures under playback mode, press the AE/AF/protect button and press ok. Erase Pictures To instantly erase the picture, turn the mode dial to the Playback Mode, then press the down button and OK to delete the current picture. Basic Functions Buttons The digital camera includes the following basic functions. EVF (Electronic View Finder) Dioptre Adjustment EVF/LCD Switch Protect AE-L AF-L AE-L AF-L AE/AF Lock Button Menu Button OK SD Card Cover Five-way Switch TFT LCD 10 AE-L AF-L AE/AF lock and Protect: These three functions can be activated under this button. Under playback mode, press this button to protect the picture. AE lock locks the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desire exposure level. AF lock locks the focus on the subject and recomposes the shot. This is useful for backlight and spotlighted subjects. AE Lock: Press "L" button once for AE lock AF Lock: Press "L" button twice for AF lock Normal: Press "L" button again for normal Tip: AF button locks the focus object for a sequence shooting. Pressing the snap button halfway can proceed AF lock for only one image, but next. Menu: This button allows quick access to the menu function . Flash: This button sets flash as Force off / Auto Red eye reduction / Force on / Slow. To activate the first strobe, press the flash button for flash mode selection and select the desired flash setting. The flash button will have to pop up in order to activate the flash mode. If not, the flash will not function and users will not be able to select the type of flash. When the flash pops up, the default setting will be force on, followed by Auto, Slow and Off. Flash Flash mode selection Force on: Press flash button for force on. This is also the default setting. Auto Red eye reduction: Press flash button once for auto red eye 11 Slow: Used for slow shot Force off: When the flash is off Basic Operating Procedure Tip: Push down the flash pop-out when not in use. EVF/LCD: This button allows users to switch in between the LCD and EVF (Electronic View Finder) to operate this digital camera. Dioptre Adjustment: This enables users to adjust the far or nearsightedness of the viewfinder. Lens Cap Mode Dial Macro Button + - Hook of Shoulder Strap Self-timer Button Dioptre Adjustment TV-Out Mini USB DC-in Continuous Shot Button Macro: The macro function allows users to take close-up pictures in a distance within 20cm to 50cm. Press the Macro button to access Macro function. Self-timer: The self-timer function is used in capture and video mode with a time frame of 3 to 10 seconds. A tripod is highly recommended when setting the self-timer to 3 seconds. Continuous shot: This function allows 3 continuous shot. Turn the mode dial to P. A. S. M. & scene mode. press selftimer/continuous shot button twice, and press the shutter button. 12 Note: 1. Flash will not be available under continuous mode. 2.During the shooting, images will not display on the LCD. 3.The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, which will also be used for the other images. 4. Continuous shot and self-timer share the same button. Zoom: This digital camera has 8 x optical zoom and 4 x dig-ital zoom. Resolution 8.0M (3264 x 2448) 6.0M (2880 x 2160) 4.0M ( 2272 x 1704) 2.0M ( 1600 x 1200) 1.3M ( 1280 x 960) VGA ( 640 x 480) Digital Zoom x1 x1 x4 x4 x4 x4 Under Capture Mode: Zoom in: Press Zoom in button for magnify image Zoom out: Press Zoon out button for narrow the image Under Playback mode: (Magnify / Thumbnail) Zoom in: Press Zoom in button for magnify image Zoom out: Press Zoon out button for thumbnail (3x3) EVF/LCD Display: This button allows you to turn the display On or Off for the electronic view finder & LCD. When EVF is selected, LCD will not be on. 13 Basic Operating Procedure Tip: HV / Histogram Value Histogram Value showing the brightness and contrast of the subject. It enables precise exposure control. In playback mode, histogram showing the brightness and contrast information of recorded pictures. You can set. histogram display by pressing up on the five-way switch in shooting and playback modes. 14 Eight Main Modes and Instructions This section will describe the eight modes included in this digital camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. Under each of the following modes, users can choose to proceed with the modes either by looking at the LCD or through the electronic view finder. To switch between the electronic view finder or LCD, press on the EVF/LCD button. Items Scene Mode Auto Sport Indications Landscape Night Page 17 Portrait Sunset Self Portrait Beach Night Portrait Back Light Autumn Natural Sky Party Text Program mode Image Quality Resolution White Balance 19 Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering Focus Area L/R Adjustment Aperture priority mode 19 Image Quality Resolution White Balance Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering Focus Area L/R Adjustment 15 Shutter speed priority mode 19 Image Quality Resolution White Balance Eight Main Modes and Instructions Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering Focus Area L/R Adjustment Manual exposure mode 19 Image Quality Resolution White Balance Digital Filter ISO Rating Metering Focus Area L/R Adjustment Playback Mode Erase Protection Rotation 23 Frame Editing Slide Show Crop Picture DPOF Voice Memo Movie and Audio Mode 26 Movie Recording Audio Recording 16 Setup Mode Date and Time Self-timer Option Slide show Interval Audio Value 27 Sound Effect Instant Preview Rotation Auto Power Off Background Editing Languages TV-Out Format File Number Restoring Scene Mode Macro Scene White Balance Timer/Burst Shot Flash EV Aperture Shutter Speed HV ISO Counter Zoom Bar Metering AEL/AFL Image Resolution Quality Date/Time Turn the dial rotator to the Scene Mode. Press the Menu button to access. Press Up/Down arrow to select the settings. Once you have selected the option, press Left/Right arrow to adjust the setting. Press OK to return to the list of options. 17 Scene Users can select from the following scenes to include in their pictures:Auto/Sport/Landscape/Night/ Portrait/Self Portrait/Night Portrait/ Sunset/Beach/Back light Autumn/Natural/Sky/Party/Text Sport- This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action. Landscape- This is used for wide scenic views. This setting cannot be used under macro setting. Night- Night scenes. A tripod is recommended when using this setting. Portrait- This mode blurs the background to focus on the subject. Self Portrait- Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the digital camera. Point the lens towards you and take a shot. Night Portrait- This mode is for images taken during twilight or at night. The flash illuminates the subject while a slow sync speed captures a natural exposure of the background. A tripod is recommended when using this setting. Sunset- To enhance the red hue for taking sunset picture. Beach- This is for taking beach view with enhanced blue color. Back light- For taking the picture of back light object by changing metering. Autumn- This is for foliage views. Natural- This is suitable for forest or grasslands views. Sky- This is for sky views. Party- Enables you to take pictures under a darker environment with different lighting. A tripod is recommended when using this setting. Text- This mode will project the text by enhancement of the black and white contrast. 18 Eight Main Modes and Instructions Tip: Users can also change the resolution and image quality under Scene Mode. P.A.S.M. Mode Macro Mode White Balance Timer Battery Flash EV Aperture Shutter speed HV ISO Resolution Image Quality Date/Time Metering AEL/AFL Zoom Bar Focus area P.A.S.M. Mode include four modes that are adjustable through the mode dial. P mode-This mode allows you to take general still pictures. The digital camera will automatically set the aperture and shutter speed to suit the scene's brightness. Aperture Priority- The Aperture value that can be selected from F2.8 to F3.41. Shutter Priority- In this mode, the shutter speed can be select from 1/2000 sec to 16. Manual- In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and the aperture value.The exposure level can be viewed on the LCD. Tip: The larger or brighter the aperture value ( lower f/ number) the more blurred the background will become. 19 Resolution This mode allows you to set the record resolution. 8.0M (3264 x 2448) 6.0M (2880 x 2160) 4.0M (2272 x 1704) 2.0M (1600 x 1200) 1.3M (1280 x 960) VGA ( 640 x 480) Eight Main Modes and Instructions Image Quality The widely-used JPEG format is used for image-recording quality setting.Users can select from the following quality: Best Better Basic White Balance Normally, the "Auto" WB setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with auto WB, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. Users can select the following white balance: Auto: Auto : Sun : Shade : Tungsten : Fluorescent : One-touch WB Tip: (Follow these steps for One-touch WB) 1. Press OK to confirm one-touch WB. 2. To set the desired WB press the L/R button to change the WB value. 3. Take pictures by pressing the shutter button with the new WB setting. 4. To reset WB again, press "OK" button again. 20 Digital Filter This sets and converts according to the different colors and effects: Normal/BW/Sepia/Red/Pink/Purple/Blue/Green/Yellow/Solarize/ Negative Artwork Solarize-This effect creates the impression that the image has been exposed to light. Negative Artwork- Having the light and dark parts opposite to what they were in the original picture. ISO Rating The ISO speed is the sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed number, the higher the sensitivity is to light. Auto 50 100 200 400 Metering This calculates the best overall exposure value. The digital camera has three metering modes: : Matrix : Center : Spot Focus Area User can change the crop mark location of LCD display by rotator, it provides a widely focus area setting. Normal Set 21 Eight Main Modes and Instructions Tip: (Follow these steps for Focus Area) 1. The crop mark will be removed once the focus area function is confirmed. 2. Select the desired focus area using the joystick. 3. Press OK to confirm the setting and start taking pictures. 4. Focus area function can proceed after taking shot, users can continue to move the focus area. 5. Press menu again to exit the focus area function. 6. By pressing the ok button, the focus setting will be saved. L/R adjustment For users to define the adjustable parameter of L/R button, once the setting is complete, users can press L/R button to change the value after quitting menu. Here are the 5 parameters: EV- Exposure compensation is used to alter the digital camera's standard exposure setting. You can darken or lightness the image. (increased exposure) Sharpness- Enhances the borders of the subject. Saturation- Saturation is the degree of color intensity associated with color's perceptual difference from a white, black or gray of equal lightness Contrast- Exaggerate lightness differences between foreground and background colors Manual WB- Manually adjusts fine changes to the white balance. 22 Playback Mode Voice Memo AWB EV Aperture Shutter Speed HV ISO Protection Playback file type DPOF Zoom File Name Image Resolution Quality Date/Time Turn the mode dial to the Playback Mode. Users can view the images by pressing the Left/Right button or press up button to get the image information. To view thumbnails and magnify pictures, press zoom in/out button. Users will be able to set the following functions after entering menu. Erase User can erase current or all images under this mode. Users can select to erase: Erase Current Erase All Tip: To immediately delete a picture while reviewing images, press the menu button, select the erase option and press ok. Protection You can prevent images from accidental erasure. This function choose to: : Protect Current : Protect All : Unprotect Current : Unprotect All 23 Rotation This function rotates images 90° and 270° clockwise, mirror, or flip the image up. Normal 90 degree 270 degree Mirror Flip up Eight Main Modes and Instructions Frame Editing This digital camera provides 6 frames for image editing. Digital camera will create a new image with the frame which select by user. Crop Picture Users can crop images through the desired magnified area. - Press ok to confirm the image selection and start the modification. - The navigation arrows will appear on screen. - Use joystick and zoom button to navigate the image. - Press ok button to crop. Tip: - Digital camera will create a new image which cannot be re-cropped. - Image size will vary according to the cropping 24 Slide Show Allow user to slide show all images. Tip: --press OK button for interruption. - refer to page 28 (slide show internal setting) to the slide show timing setting Voice Memo This function provides 20 seconds voice memo for still image. Select "Voice Memo" and press OK to start the recording session. A recording bar will indicate how much time is left in the recording session. Press OK to end the recording. Tip: To view the recorded memo, quit menu and press OK again to enter control bar. Press "erase" to delete any voice memo. DPOF DPOF is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Users can select to print: Current All Reset 25 Movie and Audio Mode Recording mode Eight Main Modes and Instructions EV Focus area Zoom bar Date/Time Movie and Audio Mode allows you to use the digital camera as a movie and audio recorder. Video mode is the default for this mode, press the ok button to enter this mode. Users can switch modes by pressing the menu button. Rotate to the Video/Audio mode. To record video: 1. Press the shutter to start recording. 2. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. To record audio: 1. Press the right button, where a audio recording frame will appear on the LCD/EVF. 2. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. 3. To exit audio recording, press the shutter button. Note! 1. Flash will not function when shooting movies. 2. Zoom function can not be achieve while recording. 3. Press the self-timer button once to activate the Selftimer. You will have 3 to 10 seconds to get ready after pressing shutter button..The countdown will be displayed on the LCD and followed by a beep sound. 4. The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the up button once. 26 Tip: 1. The file format of movie will be MPEG 4. (.asf) 2. When you playback video in PC, system will require Windows Media Player 9.0 codec. Please link to Microsoft server for the codec, or you can playback the movie through bundled application software. Setup Mode Turn the mode dial to the Setup Mode. Press the Up/Down button to select the function, press the Left/Right button to choose the desired setting and press OK to confirm. Users will be able to set the following functions: Date and Time Reset date and time when change battery. Users can select to set: Date Date format Time Time format Tip: Dates can be set in these formats: YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY Time can be set in these format: 12hr 24hr Self-timer Option This function provides users different timer setting. A tripod is highly recommended when operating this function: 3 seconds 10 seconds 27 Slide show Interval Under this setting, users can set the interval of seconds they want the slide show to proceed per slide. Users can select: 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds Eight Main Modes and Instructions Audio Volume Users can adjust the audio value of audio, video and voice memo functions: High Middle Low Sound Effect This function allows users to turn the sound effect on or off: On Off Instant Review Sets the time for the picture to be previewed right after the picture is taken: 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds Off 28 Image Rotation When shooting the picture vertically (over 45 degree) the image can be automatically rotated and display horizontally in playback mode: 1. Automatic (default) 2.Off Auto Power Off This setting automatically turns off the digital camera. Users can select the following minutes to Auto Power Off the digital camera: Off 3 minutes 1 minute Tip: Prior to shutting off, the LCD will shut itself automatically Background Editing Allows users to select their preferred image or taken photo as background: Image 1 Image 2 My Photo Editing Tip: This background will be replaced the default images of welcome page and setup mode background. My photo will retain last set photo. To change new photo, select editing for thumbnails and press OK button to confirm new photo. 29 Language Users can select from the following languages: English German French Spanish Italian Japanese Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese TV out Depending on where your location, different region requires different system for TV-out function. Connect Video cable for TV out. NTSC PAL Format Formats the internal or external memory. Press OK button to confirm or menu button to escape formatting. Eight Main Modes and Instructions File Number The image count will restore to zero once the pictures in memory been erased under reset condition. Sets the order of pictures stored in the digital camera: Reset- File number counting from one. Series- File number counting from serial number. Tip: This setting will retain until user to change the selection. 30 Restoring Resets the digital camera to factory setting. 31 Making Connections In this section you will be able to connect the digital camera to your PC to down-load or edit photos. Making Connections Installing Software 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click "Digital Camera Driver" and Install if your operating system is Windows 98. Users can pick 4 selections and press Install (it can all be done at the same time). The installation wizard will guide you through the installation. You will be able to use the application once it's installed. Caution: 1. 2. Driver is for uploading pictures to you computer, if the operation system is Win 98 If you didn't install the driver before plugging in the USB device. System will detect new device. Please insert the CD-ROM and complete the driver installation. 32 Connecting through the USB This section will show you how to download images from digital camera to PC through the USB cable.. 1. 2. 3. 4. This digital camera allows users to move the images or movies from digital camera to PC by MISC support. When the digital camera is connected to your PC, there will be 2 external storage under "My computer" named " DCIM". Simply click the folder named "1004MDSC", you can find the recorded files. Copy or remove these files from the digital camera to your PC. Users can edit these images accordingly. NOTE: 1. 2. Voice memo files will include three different file format as ".jpg", ".wav" and ".html". Which have the same file name, but format. The recommended format for users (desiring to include their recorded voice memo in their selected pictures) is HTML. You may find the recorded files of internal and external memory from 2 external storage respectively. Connecting through AV-out Before you proceed, please determine your corresponding AV-Out mode. The Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D will enable you to achieve full digital camera functions by AV-out connection. User can enable each function through the TV monitor instead of the LCD display. 1. 2. 3. Connect the video cable into the video out connector. Connect the other end of the video cable into the TV's video-in jack. Turn the digital camera ON, you should then be able to operate the digital camera with TV screen. (The LCD/EVF will turn off while connected to AV-out) 33 Appendix Digital camera Default Setting Scene Mode Movie Mode Resolution Image Quality White Balance Digital Filter ISO Metering Sharpness Date and Time Self-timer Option Slide Show Interval Audio Volume Sound Effect Instant Review Image rotation Auto Power Off Display Background Editing Language TV Out File Number Auto Video 4M (2272 x 1704) *** Auto Color 100 Matrix Middle 2004/1/1 10 seconds 3 seconds Middle Off Off automatic 1 minute LCD panel on Image 1 English NTSC Series 34 Appendix LED Status Digital camera Status LED Condition Power off Standby Off Green AF/Timer LED Off Off LED Behavior "Green" LED will be truned off when snap, LED will be lighted again when ready for moving. When recharging, "Orange" LED will be flickered and turned to "Green" when charging ready. Processing are meant that "Green" LED will be flicker under AF process and saving image. If error, then LED will be changed from "Green" to "Red" flicker. The "Red" LED will stop flicker and turn to "Green" after one sec. If error, then LED will be changed from "Green" to "Red" flicker. The "Red" LED will stop flicker and turn to "Green" after one sec. Strobe charging Orange (Flicker) Off Processing Green (Flicker) Off Warning/ Error Red (Flicker) Off Out of focus Red (Flicker) Off 35 Battery low Red (Flicker) Off Note: The "Red" LED will keep flickering in battery low condition. " Green" LED will be off and turn on again when USB plug-in ready. " Green" LED will be off and turn on again when TV out connecting ready. "Timer" LED will be flicker with countdown second. Press S1, "Green" LED will be flickered till AF successful. If NG, then LED will be turned to "Red" and releasing button for normal. (" Green") When recording video/audio, the "Red" LED will be flicker slowly. Appendix USB plug in Green Off TV-out Green Off Self-timer Green Red (Flicker) Off Auto focus Green Video/Audio recording Red (Slow Flicker) Red (slow Flicker) Information Code Error Card Full Possible Cause No more pictures can be stored Corrective Action Remove the pictures or insert another card 36 Write-Protect Card Error Card has been protected Cannot record, playback or erase pictures on this card This recorded picture cannot be playback with digital camera There's no image in storage, so there's nothing in playback This card is not formatted Battery low for taking pictures To remove write-protect latch of card To format this card or replace another card To view the image through PC. If it cannot be done, the picture is damaged To take pictures or insert another card with images To format this card before using Installing new or charged batteries Picture Error No picture Card Setup Battery Empty Specifications Features Max. Resolution Still Image Size Content 3264 x 2448 8.0M (3264 x 2448) 6.0M (2880 x 2160) 4.0M (2272 x 1704) 2.0M (1600 x 1200) 1.3M (1280 x 960) VGA (640 x 480) CCD ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 Image Sensor Sensitivity equivalent 37 Lens Aperture Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Viewfinder Shutter speed Internal Memory Estimated number of storable pictures Wide : F2.8 to F5.58 Tele : F3.41 to 6.82 8x optical zoom Up to 4x digital zoom Electronic Viewfinder (color) Dioptre adjustment 16 sec ~ 1/2000 sec. 16 MB NAND 8.0M (3264 x 2448):2 pictures 6.0M (2880 x 2160):5 pictures 4.0M (2272 x 1704):10 picures 2.0M (1600 x 1200):20 picures 1.3M (1280 x 960):35 picures VGA (640 x 480):140 picures SD/MMC 50cm ~ infinity 20 ~ 50 cm 320 x 240, 30pfs, no limit 3 shots / sec Rotates the still image 90 degree. (anti-clockwise or clockwise) 3 or 10 sec. self-timer WIN98/ME/2000/XP MAC 9.1 and above MPEG 4/JPEG/EXIF 2.2/DPOF Appendix Storage media Focus distance Macro Video/Audio Clip Continuous shot Rotate Self-timer Compatibility File Format 38 Dimension Flash 111 (W) x 70(H) x 105 (D) mm Pop-up range: 3 -10 feet Modes: Force off / Auto Red eye reduction / Force / Slow B type mini USB 2.0 full speed NTSC/PAL AA Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, CRV3 and RCR-V3 6.0V 2.0A 1.6" TFT, 354 x 240 Up to 8x MSDC GB/F/D/I/E/TC/SC/K/J Metal Plastic USB Output Video Output Battery type DC-in LCD Playback Zoom USB storage class support Multiple languages Tripod mount Body material Accessories User manual CD-ROM AA alkaline batteries USB cable A/V connecting cable Shoulder strap Lens cap Lens cap strap 39 www. yakumo.com