Cobra Digital DC5500 User's Manual
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1. MENU Enter Menu Exit MODE Enter MODE menu Record Type IMAGES VIDEO CLIPS UP ZOOM in Playback Toolbar RIGHT DOWN ZOOM out Playback Toolbar LEFT LEFT Previous Record RIGHT Next Record 3 Display Icons Zoom Status Playback Toolbar ao MER 12 25 2006 Date Stamp 12 25 2006 12 25 Time Stamp 12 25 sees 0007 0037 2048x1536 ME 00 12 25 Resolution Duration Total Records Streaming index Current Record Playback mode While loading record the icon will appear Use UP DOWN button to move along VIDEO Playback Toolbar PAUSE PLAY FAST BACKWARD ND FAST FORWARD DOWN button amp UP button Default position Use UP button to move RIGHT along the Playback Toolbar Use DOWN button to move LEFT along the Playback Toolbar 4 Main Functions 4 6 Playback Options 1 At Playback Mode press MENU 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions Playback Menu button to enter Playback Menu Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH Slide to Left SHUTTER CONFIRM OK POWER MENU Enter Menu Exit SETUP UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT 3 Slide Show Records will be playback automatically in loop 4 Delete Record Press SHUTTER button twice to confirm delete 5 Delete ALL Press SHUTTER button twice to confirm delete 6 Lock Unlock 7 Print Stamp Locked Records cannot be deleted DROF function 4 7 Thumbnail Mode 1 At Playback Mode press SHUTTER butter to enter Thumbnail M2. For Use 2 1 Loading Batteries 1 Open the Battery Cover as shown 2 Load 3 AAA batteries with correct polarity as indicated inside Battery Cover Battery Cover Battery Compartment Pull dawn Memory Card ry Carl and out SD Card Slot NY Label Side 2 2 Inserting a Memory Card 1 Open the Battery Cover as shown 2 Insert a SD card into the slot in the indicated direction Contact pins first and label side facing LCD display 3 Press the card gently into the slot it will click into place 4 To remove a memory card press gently on the edge of the card to eject 3 Physical Features 3 1 Body Strap hook SHUTTER button l USB port ar TV output or LCD display Power indicator FUNCTION Switch FLASH indicator Battery tank cover Lens UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons Selftimer indicator Flash lamp POWER button MENU button SETUP button 3 2 Display Icons Press RIGHT button at STILL CAMERA amp VIDEO CAMERA Modes to switch DISPLAY modes Normal gt gt Image Only gt gt Display Off pa 3 LS Eu o a im C 1225 2006 4 12 25 2006 12 25 5 5 Di 3m 0001 g E ii lokal I 1109 8 7 12 1 Battery Meter Mmm Full battery EI Low battery 2 Dim Light Warning y Hold steady AFTER capturing to avoid blurry images 3 Capture Mode Y STILL CAMERA MM VIDEO Camera 4 Date MM DD YYYY 5 Time HH MM 6 Memory Meter SD Card internal Memoery e White area shows space availabl
3. cord and cables resulting in fire and electric shock 9 Handling the USB on this product may expose you to lead a chemical know to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 10 Please always download the stored images to your PC soon after images captured 11 When camera is not in your native language enter SETUP and look for f icon and switch to you preferred operating language NOTES ON BATTERY USAGE 1 Use only 1 5V AAA Alkaline or Ni MH rechargeable batteries Don t use any other type of 2 Ni MH rechargeable batteries are recommended To maximize performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use 3 To keep Rechargeable batteries at optimal conditions do not recharge before fully drained 4 Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time 5 The batteries may leak and cause a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment If the batteries leak clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid 6 Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce digital camera performance Low temperature will adversely affect alkaline battery performance 7 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period
4. COBRA DC5500 User Manual Thank you for purchasing this product Please read this User Manual carefully before use Keep this Manual for future reference CAUTIONS 1 Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eye This might cause damage to the person s eyesight 2 Do not subject the LCD screen to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid comes into contact with your body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the fluid entered your eyes consult a physician immediately after rinsing 3 A digital camera is a high precision electrical and optical instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling This might cause malfunction to the camera 4 Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty environments This might cause fire or electric shock 5 Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use The battery becomes hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns 6 Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the camera in a well ventilated place 7 Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may raise significantly such as inside a car This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire 8 Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage
5. ZB 20 seconds Off EB Date Only B were one Date amp Time mm Fluorscent2 4 Main Functions 4 3 Capturing Video Clips D OG 1 Slide FUNCTION switch to the Right 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions Video Camera Mode Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH Slide to Right SHUTTER Start Stop Capture POWER J MENU Enter Menu Exit SETUP UP ZOOM in DOWN ZOOM out LEFT Flash Mode Switch RIGHT Display Mode Switch 4 4 Video Clip Settings 1 At VIDEO CAMERA Mode press MENU button to enter Video Camera menu 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions Video Camera Menu Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH Slide to Right SHUTTER POWER J MENU Enter Menu Exit SETUP UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT NOTE There is no need to press any other buttons to confirm your selections Simply press MENU button to exit when finish selecting 3 Resolution CE QVGA 320x240 Y VGA 640x480 4 Exposure See 3 2 4 Capturing Still Images on P 8 5 White Balance See 3 2 5 Capturing Still Images on P 8 4 Main Functions 4 5 Playback Mode o_O m 1 Slide FUNCTION switch to the left 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions Playback Mode Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH Slide to Left SHUTTER Enter THUMBNAIL Mode POWER
6. e See 5 Driver Installation on P 14 2 Enter SETUP See 4 SETUP on P 14 and set USB mode to PC CAMERA 3 Connect Camera to PC via USB cable provided e If your PC did not ask for a driver it has been recognized successfully 4 Run the relevant third party software to capture video with Camera Choose STK016 Camera as capture hardware Ifthe CAMERA failed to perform as a PC CAM right click My Computer and check Hardware Management icon means bad connection e In case of bad connection remove and re connect or restart computer e If connection is normal consult third party software developer 5 SETUP 1 Press SETUP button 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions SETUP Menu Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH SHUTTER OK POWER MENU Cancel SETUP Enter Exit SETUP UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT 3 Date and Time Setting 4 Language English Fran ois Espanol 5 Format Storage Re format SD Card 6 TV System NTSC or PAL 7 USB modes PC CAM or MASS STORAGE 8 Auto Power Off 9 Light Frequency 10 Default Setting 11 System info 1 3 or 5 Minutes 50Hz Most 220V countries or 60Hz Most 110V countries To return to original status of manufactory Manufacturer s stamp of production Note When Camera is turned off default settings will automatically be restored except Resolutions Date amp Time Language TV System USB Mode Auto Power Off Light Frequ
7. e in Memory 7 Number of images remaining estimated according to current settings 8 Still Image Resolutions 9 Burst Capture Elly 3 Frames continuous capture 10 Self timer 10 15 20 seconds self timer 11 Flash Modes Flash off 4 Auto OFF BY PRESSING LEFT BUTTON ON SILVER CIRCULAR SWITCH 12 Video Clip Resolutions CE QVGA320x240 E VGA 640x480 4 Main Functions 4 1 Capturing Still Images 1 Slide FUNCTION switch to the middle 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions Still Camera Mode D O0 _ Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH Slide to Middle SHUTTER Capture POWER MENU Enter Menu Exit SETUP J UP ZOOM in DOWN ZOOM out LEFT Flash Mode Switch RIGHT Display Mode Switch 4 2 Still Image Settings 1 At STILL CAMERA Mode press MENU button to enter Still Camera menu 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions Still Camera Menu Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH Slide to Middle SHUTTER POWER J MENU Enter Menu Exit SETUP ee eee UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT NOTE Simply EXIT menu to confirm your selections 3 Resolution 4 Exposure 5 White Balance 6 Burst Capture 7 Self Timer 8 Time Stamp 3M 4M 5M 2 to 2 step 0 5 EV brightens EV darkens AR Auto W Sunny Cloudy 4 Tungsten i Fluorscent O Single Ol 3 Frames continuous capture Off P10 GB 15
8. ency 6 Maintenance 1 Remove all batteries before you store away Camera for next time of use Battery 2 ALWAYS use a leakage WILL cause fatal damage to Camera wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera 3 Clean the lens and LCD with damp cloth if needed e Avoids quality cratching the Lens at all times It will cause permanent damage to image 7 Specifications Maximum output pixels 2560 x 1920 2 Effective pixels 2048 x 1536 3 Image resolutions 2048 x 1536 3M 2272x1712 4M Interpolation 2560x1920 5M Interpolation 320 x 240 Video only 4 Video Clip resolutions 640 x 480 Video only 5 Zoom 4 X Digital 6 Color depth of still images 24 bits 7 Equivalent sensitivity ISO100 400 8 Shutter speed 1 10 1 1000 9 Self timer 10 15 20 seconds 10 Guide Number GN4 11 Flash charge time 5 8 seconds 12 Focus 9 8mm 13 Aperture F 2 8 14 Angle of view 52 15 View range 1 2m 16 Optical view amplification factor 0 6X 17 Optical field of view gt 75 of actual shoot 18 Dimensions 88 x 60 x 30 5mm 19 Weight 84g 20 PC Systems required 98SE ME 2000 NT XP
9. ntil battery is fully drained 7 During charging the flash the SHUTTER button is locked Contents 1 Driver Installation 2 Preparations for use 2 1 Loading the Batteries 2 2 Inserting a Memory Card 3 Physical Features 3 1 Body amp Buttons 3 2 Display Icons 4 Mains Functions 4 1 Capturing Still Images 4 2 Still Image Settings 4 3 Capturing Video Clips 4 4 Video Clip Settings 4 5 Playback Mode 4 6 Playback Options 4 7 Thumbnail Browsing 4 8 TV Playback 4 9 Mass Storage 4 10 PC Camera 5 Setup 6 Maintenance 7 Specifications 1 Driver Installation 1 Insert CD provided 2 Double click XXX file and installation will start automatically 3 Click Complete bottom in pop up dialogue box to finish installation 4 Your Camera will be recognized as PC Cam or Mass Storage by your PC next time you connect it via the USB cable provided see 4 SETUP on P 13 Note e ALWAYS install driver BEFORE connecting to your PC for the first time To use PC CAM function in any version of Windows you must install the correct driver provided To use MASS STORAGE function driver is needed for Windows 98 SE No driver needed for Windows ME 2000 NT amp XP Always set USB mode according to your need BEFORE connecting to PC See 3 9 PC Cam amp 3 10 Mass Storage on P 13 Both PC CAM and MASS STORAGE functions are supported by Windows 98 SE and later versions of Windows Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp 2 Preparation
10. ode 2 Related Buttons amp Definitions Thumbnail Mode Button Definition FUNCTION SWITCH Slide to Left SHUTTER Select to View POWER MENU Enter Menu Exit SETUP J see ee UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT 4 Main Functions 4 8 TV Playback 1 Enter SETUP menu and adjust TV System PAL or NTSC according to your domestic specifications 2 Slide FUNCTION switch left to PLAYBACK Mode 3 Connect Camera to PC via TV cable provided 4 Set your TV set to AV input mode 4 Playback records on TV as in Camera s PLAYBACK mode 4 9 Mass Storage 1 Install driver once See 5 Driver Installation on P 14 NOTE No drivers needed for Windows ME NT 2000 amp XP 2 Enter SETUP See 4 SETUP on P 14 and set USB mode to MASS STORAGE 3 Connect Camera to PC via USB cable provided e If your PC did not ask for a driver it has been recognized successfully 4 Camera will show up in My Computer as a removable disk If the CAMERA failed to show up in My Computer right click My Computer and check Hardware Management icon means bad connection e In case of bad connection remove and re connect or restart computer 4 10 PC Camera NOTE To use this function you need to install proper third party software of your choice on your PC The USB cable will provide the power supply needed during use and it is recommended that the batteries be removed 1 Install driver onc
11. of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and don t dispose them in fire 8 Never use batteries of different types together or mix old and new batteries Internal Memory vs External Memory Card 1 The product includes approximately 16 MB of built in internal storage memory You may wish to expand the memory capacity of your camera using a SD memory card 2 When batteries are removed internal memory will only last for approximately 3 minutes To avoid lost of records please replace batteries swiftly 3 Card Preference When External Memory Card is inserted the images will automatically be stored on the Memory Card in preference to the Internal Memory and records stored in Internal Memory will not be accessible until the External Memory Card is removed About FLASH Photography 1 The built in flash has a maximum effective range of 2 meters and it is not meant to be used in very dark environments 2 The flash works best as complementary light source for capturing images under shades dim room lights or shooting against moderate light source 3 When using the flash avoid shooting directly against strong light source It may cause extremely abnormal exposures 4 Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eye 5 Screen will turn black for 5 to 8 seconds while charging for the flash 6 When battery level is low Camera will beep and refuse to charge the flash However other functions can still be performed u
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